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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-13-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 416
Posted By coldfusion21
Well I'd try narrowing it down. Lots of stuff...

Well I'd try narrowing it down. Lots of stuff between the #1 and tranny.

Bottom or top end? Speed sensitive or rpm sensitive? Same noise clutch in or out? Coming from an accessory perhaps?...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-01-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 502
Posted By coldfusion21
Do you have a wideband hooked up? Is the...

Do you have a wideband hooked up?

Is the idle motor clean?
Forum: showroom 04-26-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 720
Posted By coldfusion21
looks awesome, and tons of work! cant wait...

looks awesome, and tons of work!

cant wait to see progress.
Forum: performance & suspension 02-28-2011, 03:55 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 6,261
Posted By coldfusion21
How strong is the T56? Im sure the V8 guys have...

How strong is the T56? Im sure the V8 guys have it figured out pretty well. For some reason i have it in my head that they are generally rated in the 5-600hp range? Not that thats a huge stopping...
Forum: performance & suspension 02-18-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 6,261
Posted By coldfusion21
Ya, and someone who knows how to use all the...

Ya, and someone who knows how to use all the tools.


It's far from impossible but even farther from easy...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-17-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 3,225
Posted By coldfusion21
swap diff tranny in? They shouldnt be hard to...

swap diff tranny in? They shouldnt be hard to find. I know thats a ****ty answer but it would get you a car...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-31-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 486
Posted By coldfusion21
Heat, pb, heat, pb, vicegrips. Edit: your...

Heat, pb, heat, pb, vicegrips.

Edit: your replacing the water pump? Cut the ****er off, and save yourself the time.
Forum: showroom 01-17-2011, 01:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,975
Posted By coldfusion21
turn it over slowly by hand. your not gonna crush...

turn it over slowly by hand. your not gonna crush valves with some gentle rotation. if it turns over free and clear id say your ok.
Forum: showroom 12-27-2010, 01:27 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,615
Posted By coldfusion21
word. 'Twas good times. No shop of my own to...

word. 'Twas good times.

No shop of my own to post, if i have to do anything serious it goes to my buddies RX7 shop with a lift and fab tools.
Forum: performance & suspension 12-23-2010, 05:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 360
Posted By coldfusion21
None of the b21ft's or B230f I've pulled apart...

None of the b21ft's or B230f I've pulled apart have a lobe.
Forum: performance & suspension 10-21-2010, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 368
Posted By coldfusion21
If you don't have a timing light I suggest you...

If you don't have a timing light I suggest you pick one up and learn to use it if you want to play with timing. I have a newish sears I bought of cl for 40. Metal housing and all.
Forum: performance & suspension 10-18-2010, 01:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,611
Posted By coldfusion21
have you seen one? they are huge. Physically...

have you seen one? they are huge. Physically fitting that will require lots of tunnel mods.
Forum: performance & suspension 10-14-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,589
Posted By coldfusion21
Welcome back :) I come and go but lack a Volvo...

Welcome back :) I come and go but lack a Volvo for the time being. Still can't pry myself away though..
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-04-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 823
Posted By coldfusion21
The stock fuel line? With the outer cover and...

The stock fuel line? With the outer cover and hard inner line? Good luck, I think most if not all replace as that stuff doesn't play nice. I just ran new line from the filter on the firewall to the...
Forum: performance & suspension 08-23-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,575
Posted By coldfusion21
What about the BP vs the BPR? I always used...

What about the BP vs the BPR?

I always used the BP7ES plugs.
Forum: performance & suspension 08-20-2010, 01:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By coldfusion21
Thats all copy pasta from the T5 thread, thanks...

Thats all copy pasta from the T5 thread, thanks to kildea. Haven't done it, can't vouch for it but seem reasonable enough.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 08-20-2010, 01:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 745
Posted By coldfusion21
3-4 quarts is a waste, a huge waste actually. ...

3-4 quarts is a waste, a huge waste actually.

1-2 should be PLENTY.

Also, use the stuff that isn't actually blue (its just as good, just not blue) unless you want your brake fluid blue from now...
Forum: website & board 08-17-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By coldfusion21
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=214...

http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=214461

Thats the thread, I would like it to read "Megasquirt Package"

Thanks Moderator Bitch!
Forum: website & board 08-17-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By coldfusion21
Editing thread titles

I posted a for sale thread titled "MS stuff" and realized that was a crappy title, but can't edit it. Am i being stupid or is it just stuck that way?
Forum: performance & suspension 08-17-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By coldfusion21
lift pump is all about flow, pressure is of zero...

lift pump is all about flow, pressure is of zero concern.

I would go with the 740 lift pump, or possibly a walbro. They are cheap but tend to die randomly.
Forum: performance & suspension 08-17-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,376
Posted By coldfusion21
kildea, mind throwing me a quick answer? I know...

kildea, mind throwing me a quick answer? I know you've already posted the info but it lacks some clarity, i just wanna double check what you were trying to say.
Forum: events 08-14-2010, 05:18 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,454
Posted By coldfusion21
fuel rail busted? What happened?

fuel rail busted? What happened?
Forum: showroom 08-13-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 550
Posted By coldfusion21
ya, went there once for some subaru parts, didn't...

ya, went there once for some subaru parts, didn't seem like the walk around and chat kinda place.

I generally avoid it, which is easy because its all junk anyways.
Forum: performance & suspension 08-13-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,376
Posted By coldfusion21
so they make adapters to use an auto bellhousing...

so they make adapters to use an auto bellhousing from a toyota (or whiteblock) mounted to a toyota manual transmission? I never considered that because if your using a toyota engine and a toyota...
Forum: performance & suspension 08-12-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,466
Posted By coldfusion21
if someone has one closer to portland that is...

if someone has one closer to portland that is junk i can saw it too.

Would be interesting.

Looking at coolant passages i assume?
Forum: aftermarket engine management 08-11-2010, 02:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,509
Posted By coldfusion21
As far as i'm concerned any EMS is gonna need the...

As far as i'm concerned any EMS is gonna need the same basic inputs and give the same basic outputs, so no one system would be any harder to install. If you can do a megasquirt you can do a vipec.
...
Forum: aftermarket engine management 08-06-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,509
Posted By coldfusion21
Another vouch for the vipec. Friend uses a V88 (6...

Another vouch for the vipec. Friend uses a V88 (6 cylinder so needed the extra inputs/outputs) its an awesome deal for the features and the support is great as well.

There is a local subaru shop...
Forum: events 08-06-2010, 12:07 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,454
Posted By coldfusion21
first time this year costs 40 to drag, i think...

first time this year costs 40 to drag, i think its 8 or 10 to watch.

Wish it was the following weekend, gonna borrow a friends wheels and tires and see what my NA pile can do.

Good luck guys.
Forum: showroom 07-29-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,424
Posted By coldfusion21
feed angle doesnt matter, its drain that is the...

feed angle doesnt matter, its drain that is the issue. Of course, one is 180* from the other but still.

The issue i see is the feed runs in front of that exposed cam gear and behind the exposed...
Forum: showroom 07-29-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,424
Posted By coldfusion21
looks sketchy. Hard to tell much without seeing...

looks sketchy. Hard to tell much without seeing it with my own eyes but looks very odd.
Forum: performance & suspension 07-24-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,232
Posted By coldfusion21
I doubt you could measure the difference with a...

I doubt you could measure the difference with a set of telescoping gauges from cold (30-40°) to hot (90-100°)

using them for sure takes practice, and they can get you really close but again, i...
Forum: performance & suspension 07-23-2010, 12:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,232
Posted By coldfusion21
Personally i'm not sure i would use those gauges...

Personally i'm not sure i would use those gauges for anything under .001, and they are highly dependent on feel.
Forum: performance & suspension 07-20-2010, 11:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,358
Posted By coldfusion21
well, it might not be "inline" per se but i bet...

well, it might not be "inline" per se but i bet its easy to find one with 1/4 npt threads. Get the proper adapters or hose fittings or whatever to make it work within your system. Everyone is going...
Forum: performance & suspension 07-20-2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,358
Posted By coldfusion21
:omg: Oil pump is mounted to the block, it...

:omg:

Oil pump is mounted to the block, it then has a metal suction tube that reaches down into the lower region of the sump.

Drilling the oil drain plug would not in any way effect the...
Forum: performance & suspension 07-06-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,195
Posted By coldfusion21
How many miles on the engine? I have a...

How many miles on the engine?

I have a friend with a turbo bmw. 3l 6 cylinder making somewhere around 500whp. I'm not sure on his exact mileage but its under 10k.

He installed a ViPEC because...
Forum: showroom 06-22-2010, 02:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,913
Posted By coldfusion21
You need to move the pivot of the arm away from...

You need to move the pivot of the arm away from the winch and pulley. If you have a 5 foot tube with 4 feet hanging off the pivot and only a foot in back (roughly what your picture shows) your gonna...
Forum: performance & suspension 06-22-2010, 01:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 997
Posted By coldfusion21
problem with that is price. I would say a...

problem with that is price. I would say a complete intake system in silicone would be several hundred dollars, roughly. Most will be happy with a piece at a time.
Forum: showroom 06-20-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,337
Posted By coldfusion21
I think thats a bit cost prohibitive for most...

I think thats a bit cost prohibitive for most folks, not to mention the M/S50/52 setups tend to have a fatter torque curve.


Turbo BMW FTW.
Forum: performance & suspension 06-19-2010, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 688
Posted By coldfusion21
the b230 can be done ahead of time, along with...

the b230 can be done ahead of time, along with the required fuel injectors and rail (gotta plug the holes anyways). Find out where to mount your IAT and CLT sensors, and possibly mock up a mount for...
Forum: showroom 06-05-2010, 05:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,118
Posted By coldfusion21
what about using delrin? No heat transfer from...

what about using delrin? No heat transfer from under the car and would be even easier on tooling than aluminium(if that's even possible)


ala:...
Forum: showroom 06-01-2010, 12:03 AM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 138,946
Posted By coldfusion21
i think the cap screws will do double duty as...

i think the cap screws will do double duty as pins into the the back of the wheel, so they won't have to be flush.



That is where the spindle for the wheel will mount as well as the upper and...
Forum: projects & restorations 05-30-2010, 12:47 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 81,281
Posted By coldfusion21
Nah, retail is a few hundred less then that i...

Nah, retail is a few hundred less then that i think, and cost for a shop is like 1200, so if you know someone they might cut you a deal.

I think they can be had for ~1700 pretty easy, which is...
Forum: projects & restorations 05-26-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 81,281
Posted By coldfusion21
Very interesting. I have a buddy that is running...

Very interesting. I have a buddy that is running it on his turbo e36. The software seems decent and the support is amazing.

But ya, no where near 600 dollars. That being said, lots of the BMW...
Forum: projects & restorations 05-26-2010, 04:01 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 81,281
Posted By coldfusion21
ViPEC is also a good option, not sure if anyone...

ViPEC is also a good option, not sure if anyone is running it on a volvo yet though.

Sub 2k and has an AMAZING feature set.
Forum: showroom 05-23-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 138,946
Posted By coldfusion21
I'm sure this was covered but is that a blower...

I'm sure this was covered but is that a blower from a detroit? It looks like it says 8v on the top, but i guess that could mean a number of things.

The fancy aluminum parts all look nice,...
Forum: showroom 05-19-2010, 03:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,975
Posted By coldfusion21
Is that a recent picture? Where's all the snow...

Is that a recent picture? Where's all the snow at?


daily driver ftw.
Forum: showroom 05-14-2010, 04:51 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 42,340
Posted By coldfusion21
Is this all done in the US? I assume so, but just...

Is this all done in the US? I assume so, but just curious. What kind of tolerances do the castings hold? I know investment casting can be really precise for casting, but wasn't sure if that was...
Forum: performance & suspension 04-21-2010, 04:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 317
Posted By coldfusion21
Where is the filter on your car, underneath? If...

Where is the filter on your car, underneath? If its in the engine bay you can get the fittings that fit the filter and return from a well stocked hose shop, I've done it. If your filter is underneath...
Forum: events 03-26-2010, 04:16 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 8,647
Posted By coldfusion21
sounds like the typical t-bricks get together....

sounds like the typical t-bricks get together. 100 people say they are coming for sure, 25 show up.

I may come watch. Work till midnight the night before so i will be in no hurry to get up. If the...
Forum: performance & suspension 03-10-2010, 04:54 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,068
Posted By coldfusion21
Can you describe what kinda flowbench setup you...

Can you describe what kinda flowbench setup you have? I know there are instructions on how to make them in various places just curious about your setup.

Might be fun to see what one of my BMW...
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