GARX8Club track day at TGPR Jan 28 2006
The Turkish Delight
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From: Albany, Georgia
The only thing I've read is that it has about 20% more air flow. Aside from that, I don't think so. I don't know how much benefit 20% more air flow would be. Mostly though, it looks cool!
Smooth Criminal
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
Originally Posted by Marietta 8
The ports are opening which explains the stepped graph on all the dyno sheets at 3 different locations. Mine was always smooth like it is now but sevferal months back while dynoing yet another component, the graph got jagged like TA's did. My coils were burnt, they were replaced and the graph was smooth again and the power went back to where it was. speedsource has had coil issues and all of us will too. I think they will end up being a maintenance item in the future. They are not expensive which is cool. I've always recommended wires at 30k on the older rotaries so maybe it's to be considered on our 8's too. I have a set of RB wires but have not instlled them. My feeling is that there will be no gain from them unless the old wires are a problem. This is the case with all ignition wires I have ever used. I am not a believer in any of the snake oil plug wires out there but the Ultra wires that RB sells are good quality and they fit well otherwise the factory wires are the way to go.
I wish you all smooth, high dyno graphs, very high corner exit speeds, and tons of grip.
Chas
I wish you all smooth, high dyno graphs, very high corner exit speeds, and tons of grip.
Chas
NOw, back on topic, WE ARE IN THE HOME STRETCH only 4 more days
Smooth Criminal
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
Originally Posted by Pam
My dyno at 27,500 miles (first one ever done)
max power 183.3
max torque 133.5
hp line and tac started to get squirrley around 7500rpm
sorry no scanner to post the graph
Pam
max power 183.3
max torque 133.5
hp line and tac started to get squirrley around 7500rpm
sorry no scanner to post the graph
Pam
Smooth Criminal
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
i know we will discuss this stuff tonight on the open chat, but are there any odd items, that one might forget, that we need to bring? i have a list, of about 50 things coming with me, and am just wondering if I am overlooking something?
Smooth Criminal
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
I will bring a floor jack, two stands and two ramps. I will not have room for the easy-up as I will also be bringing 4 extra tires. I need a trailer!
Go Speed Racer, Go!
Joined: May 2004
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From: Chattanooga, TN
Originally Posted by L8APEX
i know we will discuss this stuff tonight on the open chat, but are there any odd items, that one might forget, that we need to bring? i have a list, of about 50 things coming with me, and am just wondering if I am overlooking something?
Smooth Criminal
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
Originally Posted by Phlash
50????? is the kitchen in there?
we need the sink to wash out silvers pants, cause you know he is gonna wet himself.
most of them are little things, like tire pressure gauge, pyrometer, torque wrench, wheel chocks, crap like that, i just dont want to forget anything. like last time...
Subie pilot
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Albany, GA
Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
Where do you get this info, Online or do you have a manual?
Actually, we were just talking about him having a shop manual or something to that effect somewhere while we were doing brakes, but I'm sure he'll let you know his source....( I personally think he's quickly drawing these things up & posting them for you....you are so lucky to have a genius within your ranks )....
And, uh, Lego don't fire me for joking on you.
-Good news....Bailey was released from the hospital today, still has the nasty cough, but her O2 Saturation was @ 100 for the last day or so.....so we are home, much to the delight of our two rotten dogs.
Dana & I cannot thank you enough for your thoughtful comments and prayers....it is much appreciated!
So, it looks like I'll see you guys Friday afternoon!
Bill
Smooth Criminal
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
You folks that are running R compounds what is your experiance with those over sticking with a better street tire like a BFG KDW?
WRX boy, glad to hear that she is doing better, and got to go home. See you Friday...wooooohoooooooo!
Subie pilot
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Albany, GA
Also,
Forgive my ignorance as it comes to the rotary, but why would all the coils go bad at once? This is based on a lot of assumptions by me, but unless there is just one coil (which I'm assuming there isn't) it would be slightly odd to me that all of them lose their electrical stability all at once.
I know this is apples to oranges, but the last time we went to the dyno, back in my Camaro days, there was a guy there with a plot much like the one posted up here.....albeit it was a LS1, but his ended up being valvetrain issues along with A/F problems.
I know this post is probably fruitless to you guys, I was just thinking out loud....maybe it can be of some use if it generates some additional discussion betweens you guys.....
BTW, Subies inherently have very BAD grounding systems which produces a rather large stumble during acceleration at times.....I removed one of the grounding lugs and found that they attached it on thickly paint metal, instead of bare metal.....believe it or not, just that made a large difference.
Forgive my ignorance as it comes to the rotary, but why would all the coils go bad at once? This is based on a lot of assumptions by me, but unless there is just one coil (which I'm assuming there isn't) it would be slightly odd to me that all of them lose their electrical stability all at once.
I know this is apples to oranges, but the last time we went to the dyno, back in my Camaro days, there was a guy there with a plot much like the one posted up here.....albeit it was a LS1, but his ended up being valvetrain issues along with A/F problems.
I know this post is probably fruitless to you guys, I was just thinking out loud....maybe it can be of some use if it generates some additional discussion betweens you guys.....
BTW, Subies inherently have very BAD grounding systems which produces a rather large stumble during acceleration at times.....I removed one of the grounding lugs and found that they attached it on thickly paint metal, instead of bare metal.....believe it or not, just that made a large difference.
I miss my 'Bu
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From: GA
Originally Posted by TrackAddict
So are we still on to chat on Monday night at 9pm?
So you don't have to dig through this thread here is the link to the chat room:
http://www.opentrackers.com/chat/phpMyChat.php3
So you don't have to dig through this thread here is the link to the chat room:
http://www.opentrackers.com/chat/phpMyChat.php3
