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Ramair21 · 10-19-2009, 02:01 AM

Got my car tuned! Car was running pretty lean at wot. Got it taken care of now. Gave the car more timming and adjusted the fuel trims. Car pulls much harder than before! I think I can be in the 12.7 range now! Let's plan another meet!

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Bullydawg · 10-19-2009, 02:07 AM

You ever get to spray it?

Ramair21 · 10-19-2009, 02:10 AM

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You ever get to spray it?

Hahahaha Marc was just trying to cause trouble lol. There was never no spray

Bullydawg · 10-19-2009, 02:16 AM

Maybe not you...

87tpi · 10-19-2009, 10:38 AM

sweet, what year is the motor? I have a diablo tuner i'm trying to sell, works on 99-02 camaros/birds.

I ordered my boost control valve. Once this boost problem is fixed i'm going back.

Ramair21 · 10-19-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 87tpi

sweet, what year is the motor? I have a diablo tuner i'm trying to sell, works on 99-02 camaros/birds.

I ordered my boost control valve. Once this boost problem is fixed i'm going back.

When do you think you will get that part installed?

My Friend with the 300zx broke all his motor and tranny mounts his last run HAHAH His engine now sits 5inches closer to the front of the car.

OUTATIME GTA · 10-19-2009, 11:26 AM

Pick a date in early November Joey and I'll try and make it out 1 more time too on a Saturday TNT. Usually they are 12-4pm.

That will allow folks a couple weeks at least to make some changes and give it another go. Hopefully the weather stays awesome.

I know I want to do some WOT tuning on a dyno to see if I can squeeze some more out of it. I think as is with my 111mph I can find 12.3-5's.

Ramair21 · 10-19-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OUTATIME GTA

Pick a date in early November Joey and I'll try and make it out 1 more time too on a Saturday TNT. Usually they are 12-4pm.

That will allow folks a couple weeks at least to make some changes and give it another go. Hopefully the weather stays awesome.

I know I want to do some WOT tuning on a dyno to see if I can squeeze some more out of it. I think as is with my 111mph I can find 12.3-5's.

Sat 14, 2009 Test and Tune

Drag Racing

All vehicles must pass a regular tech inspection. Vehicles quicker than 10 seconds will run single passes.

Times: Pit Gates Open: 10:00am. Testing 12:00pm-4:00pm
Admission: General Admission: $10
Racers: $50 (car and driver)

87tpi · 10-19-2009, 04:09 PM

once the valve gets here, it only takes 10 minutes to do. Hopefully this damn durango sells and i can finish the formula and i'll take both.

Sucks that his mounts broke. I upgraded all my mounts while the engine and trans were out.

Ramair21 · 10-19-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 87tpi

once the valve gets here, it only takes 10 minutes to do. Hopefully this damn durango sells and i can finish the formula and i'll take both.

Sucks that his mounts broke. I upgraded all my mounts while the engine and trans were out.

Awesome!! You down for TNT? We replaced all his mounts. I don't know what happened. He was getting a lot of chater with that clutch which might of broken the mounts before hand. Live and learn

3rdBird · 10-19-2009, 09:27 PM

I'm down, just gotta clear it with the boss. Might be in Cabo that weekend.

BTW, Joey lets put some spray on it this time.

Its worth a whole second & your motor will be just fine if we set it up.

Ramair21 · 10-20-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 3rdBird

I'm down, just gotta clear it with the boss. Might be in Cabo that weekend.

BTW, Joey lets put some spray on it this time.

Its worth a whole second & your motor will be just fine if we set it up.

I wouldnt mind doing it, its just that i cant fork up the money right now and plus i know i will get addicted to for sure and never want to race without it. Not unless you got something in mind..........???

3rdBird · 10-20-2009, 11:43 PM

I'm not using my spray stuff yet, & when I do its not going to even scratch the surface for what I'm planning to do. My engine is built to handle a 2-300 shot. The kit I have can only deliver a 150 shot before it drops off & is ineffective.
When using a nozzle in the air tube, 150 is when it ends. We are going to be using injector nozzles that sit below every injector, capable of alot of nitrous.
If you want to play with it/own it, pay me when you can & its yours.

OUTATIME GTA · 10-21-2009, 12:23 AM

ohh boy!

I'm going to need a smaller pulley to keep up.

3rdBird · 10-21-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by OUTATIME GTA

ohh boy!

I'm going to need a smaller pulley to keep up.

Lets spray yours too! 50-75 shot... your engine wont even blink wrong.

OUTATIME GTA · 10-21-2009, 01:20 AM

Yeah, I remember one of the old school guys on here had a 50-shot on top of his supercharger as an aftercooler, gained another .5! Fun stuff, maybe someday.

3rdBird · 10-21-2009, 01:40 AM

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Yeah, someday.

Sunday? Perfect! Lets do it!

Oh someday...nevermind.

OUTATIME GTA · 11-01-2009, 01:51 PM

Is this still on for 11-14? (weather permitting)
Trying to get my calendar worked out for the month.

12-4pm? Who's making it out?

3rdBird · 11-01-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OUTATIME GTA

Is this still on for 11-14? (weather permitting)
Trying to get my calendar worked out for the month.

12-4pm? Who's making it out?

I'm out, cant make it.

Ramair21 · 11-02-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OUTATIME GTA

Is this still on for 11-14? (weather permitting)
Trying to get my calendar worked out for the month.

12-4pm? Who's making it out?

I still want to go but not sure on how things are looking right now. Rain, work. Might have to go out of town this month. Just got to play it by ear

1TUF92Z · 11-02-2009, 10:53 AM

Can't make 11-14 either. I am going mountain bike riding that saturday.

OUTATIME GTA · 11-02-2009, 11:39 AM

OK, glad I checked.
I may still run since I'm booked the rest of the weekends in Nov until 11-28 possibly.

87tpi · 11-02-2009, 12:28 PM

I'll be there.

3rdBird · 11-02-2009, 01:52 PM

I was there on 10-31-09 & there wasnt more than 50 total cars there. That is the GTG we need to do.

Ramair21 · 11-03-2009, 10:07 AM

Let's start thinking about next year. No unless the weather is like this all year long then we can do it in December

OUTATIME GTA · 11-05-2009, 03:59 PM

I may still come out 11-14, but looks like I have some stuff to look into to make any improvement.

Went for some tuning at the dyno recently and learned a little more. Even though my boost gauge reads 7-8psi, they only measured ~3psi. Looking for ways to reduce belt slippage. Different belt/pulley in my future most likely.

I'm also running lean in the upper rpms and no matter how much fuel was added, it was not responding. Even though the injectors are prob max'd, I would think the FMU should compensate for it. Possible voltage issue related to the alternator/Racetronix fuel pump relay could be affecting this.

So good news is there's prob a lot more power waiting to be let out, just have to find it.

TraviZ · 11-05-2009, 08:57 PM

how come they measure 3 and you measure 8, if its a manifold port, it should be the same?

OUTATIME GTA · 11-05-2009, 09:55 PM

I'm using an electrical boost gauge, so not sure if that's part of the discrepancy.

Ramair21 · 11-06-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by OUTATIME GTA

I may still come out 11-14, but looks like I have some stuff to look into to make any improvement.

Went for some tuning at the dyno recently and learned a little more. Even though my boost gauge reads 7-8psi, they only measured ~3psi. Looking for ways to reduce belt slippage. Different belt/pulley in my future most likely.

I'm also running lean in the upper rpms and no matter how much fuel was added, it was not responding. Even though the injectors are prob max'd, I would think the FMU should compensate for it. Possible voltage issue related to the alternator/Racetronix fuel pump relay could be affecting this.

So good news is there's prob a lot more power waiting to be let out, just have to find it.

well if your saying your car is not tuned, then dang man! once you get that bad boy tuned your going to fly! Looks like i got to keep up with you. Marc where is that NOS bottle

OUTATIME GTA · 11-06-2009, 07:14 PM

It's street tuned, this was my first time attempting some WOT tuning, but we didn't get very far.

kairles · 11-06-2009, 08:24 PM

I've read about issues with the electric boost gauges, that's why I got a mechanical one. Have you checked for boost leaks? I would guess you'll be in the low 12's with a full 8psi

87tpi · 11-06-2009, 10:40 PM

I won't be making it. After I fixed my boost leak, I logged a few runs and my boost control valve is in fact shot. The throttle bodies are drive by wire and when the boost fluctuates, it closes the throttle. I need a new valve and want to do some other work to it, then I will run it again. No wonder I ran so crappy.

OUTATIME GTA · 11-07-2009, 01:26 AM

It's looking like we should plan for a future TNT.

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I've read about issues with the electric boost gauges, that's why I got a mechanical one. Have you checked for boost leaks? I would guess you'll be in the low 12's with a full 8psi

Yeah, I've read about a couple folks having issues w/electric, but a lot have no issues and prefer them. Electric are useful for storing peak values, or showing warnings and some say more accurate, but not in my case apparently, haha.
Other than verifying all pipes have solid connections, how can I accurately check for boost leaks?

Yep, if a 12.6 running lean up top and only 3psi, correcting some issues & proper boost I ought to be low 12's, or who knows, maybe high 11's possible.