Hodge Podge: Houston style
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From: Houston, TX
Paul I have not gotten the clutch yet, I thought it wasn't shipping out till the 29th so I havn't been expecting it yet.
Carlos I ordered an ACT 6puck sprung hub disk w/hd pressure plate
Next is a pair of drag radials for the street and I hope to get a pair of 15x8 weld drag wheels with M/T slicks. Though I'm not sure if or when I can afford those.
Carlos I ordered an ACT 6puck sprung hub disk w/hd pressure plate
Next is a pair of drag radials for the street and I hope to get a pair of 15x8 weld drag wheels with M/T slicks. Though I'm not sure if or when I can afford those.
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From: Houston, TX
all i can say is "AEM you bastards" (see link)....
http://www.aemelectronics.com/dyno-s...hicle-dyno-73/
http://www.aemelectronics.com/dyno-s...hicle-dyno-73/
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all i can say is "AEM you bastards" (see link)....
http://www.aemelectronics.com/dyno-s...hicle-dyno-73/
http://www.aemelectronics.com/dyno-s...hicle-dyno-73/
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Paul I have not gotten the clutch yet, I thought it wasn't shipping out till the 29th so I havn't been expecting it yet.
Carlos I ordered an ACT 6puck sprung hub disk w/hd pressure plate
Next is a pair of drag radials for the street and I hope to get a pair of 15x8 weld drag wheels with M/T slicks. Though I'm not sure if or when I can afford those.
Carlos I ordered an ACT 6puck sprung hub disk w/hd pressure plate
Next is a pair of drag radials for the street and I hope to get a pair of 15x8 weld drag wheels with M/T slicks. Though I'm not sure if or when I can afford those.
How much power are you planning on making? If its 500+, Ive had bad experiences with drag radials - my M/T ET Street Radials would still spin from anything under like a 50 roll. Now these on the other hand Ive heard work miracles for Honda guys. I plan on picking up a set and will be running these at TX2K
http://www.mandhtires.com/store.php?...on=show_detail
Even though they are a bias ply, most the reviews say they actually last longer than the M/T's. Def not a daily driver tire but for mixed track/highway fun, they seem to be the best tire to have.
http://www.mandhtires.com/store.php?...on=show_detail
Even though they are a bias ply, most the reviews say they actually last longer than the M/T's. Def not a daily driver tire but for mixed track/highway fun, they seem to be the best tire to have.
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From: Houston, TX
im not really looking for anything spectacular, just something for daily street duty with a little extra stickyness that are legal (and have tread for that matter...lol). I do not street race and do not condone it but I do at times have a lead foot when no one is around...hehehe. Also im not looking for 500hp, I set my limit to 400hp. mostly due to the costs you end up with, after all I never ment to spend as much as I have. As far as Im concerned iv about covered my goal and im going to enjoy the fruits of my labor on and off the track
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on another note I still need to hit up the dyno since iv swapped wastegate springs. I was using an mbc i milled out of a block of aluminum untill it started leaking, so I ditched the mbc for a big blue and small blue spring.
so iv picked up 3psi more than before and managed to seal a few leaks so it should be a bit of a boost hp wise.
.on another note I still need to hit up the dyno since iv swapped wastegate springs. I was using an mbc i milled out of a block of aluminum untill it started leaking, so I ditched the mbc for a big blue and small blue spring.
so iv picked up 3psi more than before and managed to seal a few leaks so it should be a bit of a boost hp wise.
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From: Houston, TX
You got it...
On top of that ups damaged an engine that was shipped to me and they are giving me the most epic runaround iv been through in my entire life. Long story short I made a claim on it, the said they want to inspect it, they pick it up for inspection, and now it's in Cali on it's way back to the shipper. They will not let me know what the he'll is going on.
On top of that ups damaged an engine that was shipped to me and they are giving me the most epic runaround iv been through in my entire life. Long story short I made a claim on it, the said they want to inspect it, they pick it up for inspection, and now it's in Cali on it's way back to the shipper. They will not let me know what the he'll is going on.
I picked up a set of BFG Drag Radials to come down here to Houston on for stock wheels (225/45/17) and theyve done pretty good. Third hooks great at wastegate pressure (19psi) as long as the pavement's reasonably warm. Bout to go start turning it up for this evening ;) Boost by gear should help considerably with traction. You working today? Were pretty much chillin at the Omni right now than about to go play with the car. Ill hit you up here in a bit
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Yeah I'm at work right now, after work iv got to pick up my little girl in Cleveland ( tx that is), then I get to go home. I'll be home at 7 if you guys want to swing by. Hell if you guys are up to it we can maybe hit up the track tonight.
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They must have dropped it on it's side this time and destroyed the ps mount... Engine is pretty much a paper weight. They denied the last claim on it so I'm pretty sure they will not pay for anything they do
Did they bust the tab on timing chain cover or the one on the shortblock? I have a timing chain cover, and the bottom stiffening assy that goes under the shortblock. If you need either one, let me know, Ill sell you one cheap.