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Forum: performance & modifications 03-17-2021, 06:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,062
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Just read this now. Thank you very much.

Just read this now. Thank you very much.
Forum: performance & modifications 03-16-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,388
Posted By Fred Gwynne
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Forum: performance & modifications 03-14-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,819
Posted By Fred Gwynne
I'm not a suspension expert at all but I have B&G...

I'm not a suspension expert at all but I have B&G springs on my 245 with Koni sport shocks/struts and slightly negative camber front wheels. Feels awesome. Absorbs the little bumps/cracks in the...
Forum: performance & modifications 03-14-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,062
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Awesome, thanks very much!

Awesome, thanks very much!
Forum: performance & modifications 03-13-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,062
Posted By Fred Gwynne
New question to an old thread. Is overlap the...

New question to an old thread. Is overlap the same as duration? I ask because the KG002 cam has 300° duration and the KG004 cam has 270°. I think so because KG says "high torque" for the 004 cam...
Forum: performance & modifications 03-03-2021, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,682
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Thanks very much. Mind if I ask what struts up...

Thanks very much. Mind if I ask what struts up front you are running? Safe to assume your 240 is lifted? Thanks very much.
Forum: performance & modifications 03-03-2021, 12:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,850
Posted By Fred Gwynne
There is a guy here who has done that. I can't...

There is a guy here who has done that. I can't recall his name but hopefully he will see this thread and make a comment. Good luck with it.
Forum: performance & modifications 03-03-2021, 12:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,423
Posted By Fred Gwynne
http://https://www.briggsracing.com/racing-engines...

http://https://www.briggsracing.com/racing-engines/raptor (http://www.briggsracing.com/racing-engines/raptor)

I've always dug those Briggs and Stratton Raptor motors...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-27-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,682
Posted By Fred Gwynne
I think I read something about struts for a VW...

I think I read something about struts for a VW Vanagon being used on a lifted 240. Perhaps they are longer than 240 struts. I don't really know. Could that work for this guy?
Forum: performance & modifications 02-26-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,850
Posted By Fred Gwynne
I bet Paul in Wendell, MA would do the work for...

I bet Paul in Wendell, MA would do the work for you. I don't have his number off hand but someone else here may and perhaps PM it to you. Good luck.
Forum: website & board 02-16-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,480
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Got mine for 141 fiddy. :cool: And I...

Got mine for 141 fiddy. :cool:


And I look forward to your thread OP.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-12-2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,082
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Oh I forgot to ask if an electric impact wrench...

Oh I forgot to ask if an electric impact wrench is strong enough to work. I haven't stepped up to a pneumatic one yet. Thanks
Forum: performance & modifications 02-12-2021, 07:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,082
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Right on. Thanks very much and I'll put in an...

Right on. Thanks very much and I'll put in an order for that Aussie locker very soon.


Thanks everybody!
Forum: performance & modifications 02-12-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,082
Posted By Fred Gwynne
I live on a long dirt road in a commune and it is...

I live on a long dirt road in a commune and it is the commune folk that actually plow the road. I appreciate their work. They do us all a favor. Not knocking them at all but it wouldn't break my...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-08-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,234
Posted By Fred Gwynne
My automatic with .040" off the head and a KG...

My automatic with .040" off the head and a KG Trimning K004 gets about 22 mpg with approximately 80% highway and 20% backroad. Pretty darn close to the number shown in your link.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-22-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,955
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Right on! Thanks very much to you all.

Right on! Thanks very much to you all.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-22-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,955
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Can anyone recommend a fuel injector cleaning company?

Hello all,

I'd like to pull out the fuel injectors and have the professionally cleaned and tested. I have found plenty of companies online that provide that service however I'd also like to know...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-11-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,082
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Thanks for your thoughts!

Thanks for your thoughts!
Forum: performance & modifications 01-07-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,527
Posted By Fred Gwynne
I'd give this one a quick read if I were you. ...

I'd give this one a quick read if I were you.

http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=358539
Forum: performance & modifications 01-06-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,082
Posted By Fred Gwynne
I realize you folks are chatting about LSDs but...

I realize you folks are chatting about LSDs but since this thread has been relatively inactivate then I think it is okay for me to bring up the Yukon Grizzly locker.
...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-04-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,383
Posted By Fred Gwynne
I was literally about to email you about them...

I was literally about to email you about them before I just found this thread. :lol:
Forum: performance & modifications 10-13-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,846
Posted By Fred Gwynne
FWIW those spacers work with the stock studs on...

FWIW those spacers work with the stock studs on my car but the nuts really are flush with the end of the studs.
Forum: performance & modifications 09-18-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,925
Posted By Fred Gwynne
I agree 100%. My 245 currently has stock springs...

I agree 100%. My 245 currently has stock springs up front and overload springs in the rear. Handling was awful until I installed the lower chassis braces from Yoshifab. It is still not amazing but...
Forum: performance & modifications 09-17-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,082
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Any comments on a quaife differential?

Any comments on a quaife differential?
Forum: performance & modifications 09-09-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,054
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: performance & modifications 09-08-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,509
Posted By Fred Gwynne
:cheers:

:cheers:
Forum: performance & modifications 09-08-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,054
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Would a stiff rear sway bar be good for drifting?

Would a stiff rear sway bar be good for drifting?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 08-25-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,598
Posted By Fred Gwynne
I used that as well last year. Still sticking to...

I used that as well last year. Still sticking to the trim well but I spray it with the hose very gently while cleaning just in case. The biggest PITA was taping everything off.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 08-19-2020, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,804
Posted By Fred Gwynne
I was on an official Volvo parts website a couple...

I was on an official Volvo parts website a couple days ago that said the style rack your car has, cam or ZF, is indicated somewhere on a plate stamped to your car. Door frame or fire wall or fender...
Forum: performance & modifications 08-19-2020, 10:05 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 24,372
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Much appreciated.

Much appreciated.
Forum: performance & modifications 08-19-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 24,372
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Isn't there a turbobricks member who has offered...

Isn't there a turbobricks member who has offered 8v head modifications at a very good price? You mail him your head, he machines/modifies it as needed and then sends it back to you?
Forum: performance & modifications 08-02-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 26,706
Posted By Fred Gwynne
I had a flowmaster 40 on my E30 325iS. The tone...

I had a flowmaster 40 on my E30 325iS. The tone seem pretty mild. It really just sounded like the factory muffler but a good bit louder. Like a loud hairdryer but that was likely because of the...
Forum: performance & modifications 08-02-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 49,004
Posted By Fred Gwynne
0.036" Cometic. Works well for me.

0.036" Cometic. Works well for me.
Forum: performance & modifications 08-01-2020, 09:12 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 24,372
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Does gasket matching mean making sure the intake...

Does gasket matching mean making sure the intake and exhaust gaskets have the same internal diameter of the valves?
Forum: performance & modifications 07-31-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,529
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Thanks for posting that link! Can anyone...

Thanks for posting that link!

Can anyone recommend a custom exhaust shop anywhere near Pittsfield MA?

Check these guys out:
http://www.europeantuning.nl/en/c-349591/240--260

They have some...
Forum: performance & modifications 07-31-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,529
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Thanks for posting that. Simons exhaust w/...

Thanks for posting that.

Simons exhaust w/ factory header it is!
Forum: performance & modifications 07-31-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,529
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Thanks very much. I wonder if there would have...

Thanks very much. I wonder if there would have been a clearance issue with the factory transmission cross member.
Forum: performance & modifications 07-30-2020, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,529
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Right on, I look forward to seeing them.

Right on, I look forward to seeing them.
Forum: performance & modifications 07-29-2020, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,529
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Anyone tried KG Trimning extractor manifold or 2.5" exhaust system for 240 w/ b230F

Hello,

I was giving some serious thought to purchasing this: https://www.kgtrimning.org/tuning-special/b23b230b234/typ1-240.html and this:...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-29-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Thank you all for your thoughts/comments! They...

Thank you all for your thoughts/comments! They are much appreciated.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-29-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Thanks very much! I'm sick of having headaches...

Thanks very much! I'm sick of having headaches so I will likely pass on these headers. Unless perhaps someone here has gotten a set since then and had no trouble installing then.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-29-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Hello, I have an O2 sensor question myself. ...

Hello,

I have an O2 sensor question myself. My 1987 245 has an O2 sensor on the exhaust manifold. It does not look like there is one anywhere else. I'm planning to have these...
Forum: performance & modifications 05-18-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,992
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.
Forum: performance & modifications 05-18-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,992
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Will Kaplhenke offset spherical strut mounts work with GT style strut tower braces?

Hello!

Once again I apologize if this question has been asked before. I search for it and found nothing.

So I'm still hemming and hawing over how to improve the suspension of my 245. So far...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-27-2020, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,225
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Hi folks I have another freshman question about...

Hi folks I have another freshman question about strut mounts. Has anyone tried the Moog mounts? https://drivcat.com/overlays/part-detail.aspx?brandId=MC&pNum=K9662&partType=Strut%20Mount

If so...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-21-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,340
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Yes I have. Very helpful people and the camshaft...

Yes I have. Very helpful people and the camshaft that I bought from them came to NY from Sweden fast and at a great price.
Forum: performance & modifications 04-17-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,345
Posted By Fred Gwynne
That got my attention.

That got my attention.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-12-2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,449
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-10-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,449
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Any chance you have a picture of that? Thanks

Any chance you have a picture of that?

Thanks
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-10-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,449
Posted By Fred Gwynne
Yup that did look like it!

Yup that did look like it!
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