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    Twin Turbo Typhoon?

    Re: Twin Turbo Typhoon? sounds like "crap" because its actually spinning past 5000 rpm. haha probably close to 6500rpm.
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    Twin Turbo Typhoon?

    Re: Twin Turbo Typhoon? that thing just wheelie'd in a parking lot. :dropjaw:
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    Synthetic differential oil too slipery??

    Re: Synthetic differential oil too slipery?? X2. i just threw in a TRD limited slip in my tacoma with plain ole 75w90. people said to throw in the friction modifier or it will chatter/jerk. she's running smooth without it... had i thrown the friction modifier in, it would have made the lube...
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    MD Turbo trans am 1989 - $5800 (port deposit md)

    Re: Turbo trans am 1989 - $5800 (port deposit md) even brand new suspension. tubular everything, coilovers, qa1's. $3000-3500 max.
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    MD Turbo trans am 1989 - $5800 (port deposit md)

    Re: Turbo trans am 1989 - $5800 (port deposit md) how do you spend $7k on a 200r transmission? or $26k without touching the body or interior??? My dad and I rebuilt our 84 Trans Am for less than $25k. brand new everything. only used parts we had were the engine block, front suspension and body...
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    My engine knock - what happened?

    Re: My engine knock - what happened? I have a hard time believing this was a blown head gasket. It takes time to fill the cylinder. At idle speeds, i could slightly imagine possible but most i've seen just start blowing steam then eventually they let it idle and she dies. The pressure of the...
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    Oil pressure switch

    Re: Oil pressure switch Why not just run the racetronix hotwire kit and use a manual switch on the relay instead of wiring that back into the fuel pump harness?? Thats the easiest way to do it. The racetronix kit basically converts the factory fuel pump wire from a direct power source to a...
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    My engine knock - what happened?

    Re: My engine knock - what happened? could KR knock have caused this as well?? probably unlikely but seems possible. :dunno:
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    Got my actuator on..Launch Vid

    Re: Got my actuator on..Launch Vid little chirp on second gear?
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    Cayenne S goes down

    Re: Cayenne S goes down Nice Ron! :tup: Wish i could have had another go at the E60 M5 before i left Portland. My only race, before the VeloSyTy chip, meth and only 12psi while knocking like someone at the door with diarrhea. Would have been a good one at 18 or 20psi with meth.
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    would u race a turboed malibu

    Re: would u race a turboed malibu turbo sbc can be anywhere from 13's to 8's. 12's are pretty normal for a semi built sbc N/A. i say he's low 11's at the slowest. without traction, upper 12's, lower 13's. if you aint deep into big gun territory, not worth the gas and time. most people dont...
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    Forsale: aem wb and tru boost controller

    Re: Forsale: aem wb and tru boost controller The wb (wideband) measures your air to fuel ratio. The Truboost is a boost controller that regulates your wastegate via an open/close air valve aka boost solenoid. the truboost allows you to adjust your boost settings from how hard it ramps up to...
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    Typhoon vs GTR

    Re: Typhoon vs GTR Got some catch up to do Ron!! I did an 8.8 with the velosyty untouched (<10:1 a/f ratio), 12.5psi, meth and 4psi launch (1.9 60ft). I know you're in elevation but she's got potential!!
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    OR 55 Gal Drum of Mobil 1

    Re: 55 Gal Drum of Mobil 1 thats only 12 oil changes, roughly. :dunno: or 36,000 miles on a normal car with regular maintenance. doesnt seem like much. i did more oil changes in the 5000 miles i had the trans am running. 7qt pan helped too, as did the oil change once a month during the summer...
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    wanted 9/11 torque converter

    Re: wanted 9/11 torque converter 20g w/ 14cm2 housing, 3" DP with kitten (small cat), ATR catback, meth and velosyty (think he's runnin code 59 now), intercooler rubber lines and hotwired pump. that about covers it.
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    update: AutoX in Typhoon

    Re: update: AutoX in Typhoon looks like sooo much fun!! i would take the IS300 to a course but she understeers like no ones business. i almost feel like the Ty had better handling. :tdown: thats why shes a show car, not a go car.
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    Your last drive?

    Re: Your last drive? Last drive was when you stole her away from me, Ron! But now i got the Lexus so i guess its my new pride and joy.
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    Question about egr?

    Re: Question about egr? IAT's will entirely depend on your ambient temperature and how well your stock intercooler system is working. with egr deleted, stock system, ic pump running full time, and a jason west scoop, i was about 65 IAT with 50 ambient temp. on my drive through the desert at 115...
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    Do you "brake boost" when roll racing? ---

    Re: Do you "brake boost" when roll racing? --- Does it count if you had the red light but actually started the race at the other end of the intersection? Only race i did was against an m5. We both wanted to race but didnt know if the other was gonna go for it until we walked off the line real...
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    More money than sense

    Re: More money than sense for rear suspension, belltech drop leafs (it will give a normal looking stance and firm up the ride). QA1 or bilstein shocks. Belltech rear sway bar.
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