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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-03-2004, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By 82sportcoupe

'04 Acura TL vs. Me

04 Acura TL
v6 w/ 270hp I think
completely stock
6-speed Manual tranny


82 sport coupe

350 cid
sportsman 2 heads
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-29-2004, 08:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,056
Posted By 82sportcoupe

:rolleyes: :hail: VETTE KILLA!!:hail: :rolleyes: ...

:rolleyes: :hail: VETTE KILLA!!:hail: :rolleyes:



:D

25thmustang: Ive seen you on this site quite a bit over the past months, Ive been visiting this site everyday since I registered. I...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-17-2003, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 781
Posted By 82sportcoupe

I just have to ask, in the last few seconds of...

I just have to ask, in the last few seconds of the movie I couldve swore that I saw a police car.:confused: :eek: Maybe it was like one of those street department cars, i dont know. Was it??
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2003, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,024
Posted By 82sportcoupe

I havent had any trouble with this since I went...

I havent had any trouble with this since I went w/ the ARP studs. I think when I changed the rocker arms to 1.6 ratio, I backed off the nut too fast like RB83L69 suggested. If I was you, I would...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-05-2003, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,012
Posted By 82sportcoupe

Wow, combo #1 is identical to mine except I have...

Wow, combo #1 is identical to mine except I have more lift due to the 1.6 ratio rockers.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2003, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By 82sportcoupe

thanks for the quick replies.

thanks for the quick replies.
Forum: Carburetors
08-29-2003, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 570
Posted By 82sportcoupe

another edel 1406 question

My father has an older vaccum gauge (it has a red area and a green area, red = not good and green = good i suppose) and I connected it to the carb, for fun, and the vaccum seemed kinda erratic and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2003, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By 82sportcoupe

oops, its a 350. Ya think the carbs too small? ...

oops, its a 350. Ya think the carbs too small? Im not too good at tuning carbs for "power" but I can get em running smoothly. BTW, thanks for the fast reply.

specs on cam "i think are"
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2003, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By 82sportcoupe

Curious about cam

My combo is in my sig, here's my question. I feel that maybe I shouldve went with a slightly larger cam to match to the sportsman 2's. I dont drive the car much anymore because of gas prices. Gas...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2003, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By 82sportcoupe

Then leave.:rolleyes: :mad: What is the...

Then leave.:rolleyes: :mad:

What is the point of a tech forum if people cant ask questions?:confused: I think that they are very valid questions, also interesting, and alot can be learned by...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-25-2003, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By 82sportcoupe

as long as its in good shape, and you dont drive...

as long as its in good shape, and you dont drive it like you stole it everywhere you go. It should live.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-25-2003, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By 82sportcoupe

Personally, I myself do not have much experience...

Personally, I myself do not have much experience w/ a T5 tranny in my car. However, there are people on this board that have T5's behind 400's, 406's. The T5 is NOT a bad tranny, as long as you...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-24-2003, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By 82sportcoupe

he wouldve had to change the tranny mount too,...

he wouldve had to change the tranny mount too, right? whats the chances of it being misaligned for both of my old setups? could he have shared the u-joints? thats one thing that im going to check...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-24-2003, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By 82sportcoupe

driveshaft question

As some of you may know, some may not:p , My f-body was originally one of the few Iron duke/4speed manuals. Here is my question, I paid a good friend of my fathers to do a v8 conversion for me (i...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-18-2003, 07:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By 82sportcoupe

I dont think there is one. lol:D :doh:

I dont think there is one. lol:D :doh:
Forum: Engine Swap
07-17-2003, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By 82sportcoupe

i realize that. thats why I said this: ...

i realize that. thats why I said this:



:D
Forum: V6
07-17-2003, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,767
Posted By 82sportcoupe

geez, guess I should chang e my sig then.

geez, guess I should chang e my sig then.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-17-2003, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By 82sportcoupe

have any specs on the motor??? just keep in mind...

have any specs on the motor??? just keep in mind that most "truck" motors are just that. good for climbing hills and hauling drywall, not for "literally flying". Im interested in these specs. ...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-17-2003, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By 82sportcoupe

well, hopefully I wont have a problem then. Ill...

well, hopefully I wont have a problem then. Ill keep you posted.

Thanks for the reply.:burnout:
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-17-2003, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By 82sportcoupe

Lincoln LS V8??

How fast are these things? Theres a guy at work who has one, we might run them down the turnpike sometime. What should I expect?:lala:
Forum: V6
07-17-2003, 10:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,767
Posted By 82sportcoupe

I couldve swore that the 4 cylinder/manual tranny...

I couldve swore that the 4 cylinder/manual tranny camaro's got a 3.42 open rear.:confused:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2003, 11:40 AM
Replies: 605
Views: 46,385
Posted By 82sportcoupe

this is probably one of the most dangerous ones...

this is probably one of the most dangerous ones yet

One time I backed out of my parking space at work and went to shift it to drive, shifter linkage breaks. I shut the car off, crawled underneath...
Forum: Cooling
07-14-2003, 07:48 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 26,257
Posted By 82sportcoupe

:bs: :rolleyes: My whole cooling system is...

:bs: :rolleyes:

My whole cooling system is brand spanking new. It STILL ran cooler w/out a thermostat than it did w/ a thermostat.

BTW, i drive my car 60 miles 5 days a week. Thats pretty...
Forum: Cooling
07-10-2003, 04:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 26,257
Posted By 82sportcoupe

no thermostat = runs cooler for me!! but i like...

no thermostat = runs cooler for me!! but i like having one in because it takes FOREVER to warm up.
Forum: Cooling
07-07-2003, 03:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 26,257
Posted By 82sportcoupe

hmmmm, i tried this once and my temp fluctuated...

hmmmm, i tried this once and my temp fluctuated from 200 ~ 190 w/ a new thermostat, to 185 and never budged without. weird. And yes, i did try a new thermostat thinking there was somwthing wrong...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-07-2003, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By 82sportcoupe

my first question is, why? I can see why someone...

my first question is, why? I can see why someone would want to switch from carb to tpi, but tbi?:confused: there is no advantage going from carb to tbi, some might say that it is even a...
Forum: Exhaust
06-13-2003, 02:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,711
Posted By 82sportcoupe

Mark, Did you make a typo, dont you mean...

Mark,

Did you make a typo, dont you mean 15's? LOL just kidding man!:thumbsup: :D :rockon: :burnout:

btw, hows them AFR's treating ya?
Forum: Exhaust
06-13-2003, 02:30 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,711
Posted By 82sportcoupe

I agree 100%, look at my post! lol:D

I agree 100%, look at my post! lol:D
Forum: Exhaust
06-13-2003, 02:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,711
Posted By 82sportcoupe

im not sure about the price, seems steep to me,...

im not sure about the price, seems steep to me, but im not sure. As you can see in this thread, many people will tell you different things. However, i think flowmasters would be worthwhile, IF you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-10-2003, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,041
Posted By 82sportcoupe

your kidding, i hope. :rolleyes:

your kidding, i hope. :rolleyes:
Forum: Exhaust
06-05-2003, 08:19 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,711
Posted By 82sportcoupe

I have this muffler, its great. I dont...

I have this muffler, its great. I dont understand why alot of people dont give it a chance. its not as loud as a flowmaster, which is fine w/ me cuz i like to hear, and it flows really well. Im...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-04-2003, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By 82sportcoupe

82 sport coupe vs 02? mitsubishi eclipse

well, I think it was a 2002... You know that one commercial where the chick in the pink hat was dancing in the front seat like she was on acid? Yeah, one of those. well I was driving down rt 5...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-08-2003, 12:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 761
Posted By 82sportcoupe

Yeah, your cool.:rolleyes: Im gonna laugh...

Yeah, your cool.:rolleyes:

Im gonna laugh when one of those cars teaches you a serious lesson. BTW, your car could be easy prey for some of the cars which is being talked about. Nothing...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-02-2003, 04:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 969
Posted By 82sportcoupe

A non-turbo version. i photoshopped this one and...

A non-turbo version. i photoshopped this one and put it in my camaro. I couldnt resist. It doesnt look as bad on paper, you cant see the shading differences in the white.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-09-2003, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By 82sportcoupe

theyre pretty good heads for the money, i have...

theyre pretty good heads for the money, i have them. but like warbird said, they could be behind the times. Not by far though. I dont plan on playing catch-up forever. I dont feel like buying the...
Forum: Exhaust
04-08-2003, 12:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,112
Posted By 82sportcoupe

hmmmm.. learn something new every day. how much...

hmmmm.. learn something new every day. how much smaller generally is the center core pipe compared to the intermediate pipe (header/manifold to muffler). I was under the impression that the inner...
Forum: Exhaust
04-08-2003, 11:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,112
Posted By 82sportcoupe

:rolleyes: Out of curiosity, what makes them...

:rolleyes: Out of curiosity, what makes them restrictive? educate me.

btw, my brother used to buy a set of brand new glasspacks and throw them in a fire to burn out all of the fiberglass. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-03-2003, 12:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 663
Posted By 82sportcoupe

my car originally had a 4 cyl/4 speed man....

my car originally had a 4 cyl/4 speed man. tranny. The rear end is definately a one-tire fryer.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-12-2003, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,838
Posted By 82sportcoupe

Gumby, seriously thats the first ive heard...

Gumby,

seriously thats the first ive heard of that problem before. you shouldve sued them for false advertisement! lol:D

Id call them and handle that situation proper with a big ole' :bs:. ...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-12-2003, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,838
Posted By 82sportcoupe

Im pretty sure that it is a stealth intake, it...

Im pretty sure that it is a stealth intake, it didnt look anything like the one in the link that you gave me, and it says "stealth" on it:D
And if im right, the stealths are made for square bore...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-06-2003, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,838
Posted By 82sportcoupe

hmmmmm, thats a new one to me. Ive never heard...

hmmmmm, thats a new one to me. Ive never heard that before. Im pretty sure it is a stealth but ill do a search to make sure. Thanks for the info.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-04-2003, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,838
Posted By 82sportcoupe

Yeah i thought of that before. well, if the gain...

Yeah i thought of that before. well, if the gain isnt enough, ill just change a cam!:p I think that i definately went too small with my last choice (xe262). I have one of those 2 piece timing chain...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-04-2003, 08:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,838
Posted By 82sportcoupe

well, it didnt exactly fall on its face at that...

well, it didnt exactly fall on its face at that rpm, but i think it could do better. Im gonna have an intake shootout:p at my house this spring, i cant wait!:D any other opinions?

btw, mark did...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-03-2003, 02:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,838
Posted By 82sportcoupe

Im thinking that I might get a little bit more...

Im thinking that I might get a little bit more horsepower at the top end of the rpm range. Since that seems to be were the majority of the power in my motor is coming from, im trying to capitalize...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-03-2003, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,838
Posted By 82sportcoupe

weiand stealth intake manifold

I just bought one for $50 bucks off of a buddy of mine at work. Do you think id see any gains using this manifold over the edelbrock eps intake??? Combos in sig.

thanks:D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2003, 11:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,399
Posted By 82sportcoupe

True, very true!!:D :D :D

True, very true!!:D :D :D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2003, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 992
Posted By 82sportcoupe

Im not saying your wrong or anything mark, so...

Im not saying your wrong or anything mark, so dont think im trying to disprove you:D

Im starting to wonder about the rpm ranges that are stated in the advertisments. I dont believe the xe262...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2003, 11:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,399
Posted By 82sportcoupe

the good ole iron duke! :p :D My car was the...

the good ole iron duke! :p :D My car was the slowest one in town when i had that motor in it. I had a hard time beating loaded semi trucks stoplight to stoplight. LOL, Im not kidding!!:D :doh:...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2003, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By 82sportcoupe

im not the best at this so dont think too deeply...

im not the best at this so dont think too deeply on it.... Unless you change that cam, i dont see 13's.

Id say mid 14's. Just a guess though. Wait for other replies.

btw, whats the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-17-2003, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 474
Posted By 82sportcoupe

my 700r4 sort of does the same thing!:confused:...

my 700r4 sort of does the same thing!:confused: :confused:

or maybe not, but im still curious!:D
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