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Forum: Cooling
02-25-2004, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 491
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Need help identifying part........

I am experiencing a coolant leak in my '92 RS (3.1L), and need help with identifying a part. There is a valve of some sort which extends from the front of the intake manifold, just below the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-06-2003, 04:23 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,311
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

PVO (Dailmer-Chrysler's new performance division,...

PVO (Dailmer-Chrysler's new performance division, the people who developed the SRT-4 and Ram SRT-10) intentionally underrated the engines, as they actually put down about 235 horses at the wheels....
Forum: V6
08-19-2003, 04:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,301
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

The Maxima GXE is not a slouch, but it isn't...

The Maxima GXE is not a slouch, but it isn't exactly a backroad burner, either. The SE models are the ones you have to keep an eye on. The SE is the Sport model, and the '90-'92 models in particular...
Forum: V6
08-19-2003, 04:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

So long, V6 guys.......

Well, it was going to happen sooner or later.

I've been bitten by the 'new ride' bug. Instead of the Z28 or IROC I had envisioned myself getting, I ended up in (gasp!) a front-wheel drive...
Forum: Power Adders
06-01-2003, 04:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,016
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Technically, "naturally aspirated" means that the...

Technically, "naturally aspirated" means that the engine gets air through the vaccuum created when any given piston moves downward on it's intake stroke. There is a way to measure how well an engine...
Forum: Car Audio
06-01-2003, 03:56 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,059
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Ford Exploder! LMAO! Ain't that the truth.

Ford Exploder! LMAO! Ain't that the truth.
Forum: Car Audio
06-01-2003, 03:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,304
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Do NOT run your remote turn-on lead to your cap....

Do NOT run your remote turn-on lead to your cap. A capacitor is for storing power during off-peak periods of power usage, while your turn-on lead is just there to 'tell' your amps that the radio is...
Forum: Car Audio
06-01-2003, 03:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Usually, red is ignition, and yellow is constant...

Usually, red is ignition, and yellow is constant 12V. If you have presets, though, and only the single power wire, hook that to a constant 12V source.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-31-2003, 03:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

PVO underrated those engines by about 20 horses...

PVO underrated those engines by about 20 horses or so. Everyone I talk to about the SRT-4 mentions the Omni GLH. It's actually kinda cool to see an American car (a Neon, no less!) beat the import...
Forum: Car Audio
05-31-2003, 02:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 709
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

I rocked a Jensen 12' sub from Wal-Mart (powered...

I rocked a Jensen 12' sub from Wal-Mart (powered by a 300W Jensen amp;) ) for quite some time. It certainly wouldn't win any competitions, but it sounded decent, and knocked out of control,...
Forum: Car Audio
05-31-2003, 02:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Subsonic filters are intended to keep the amp...

Subsonic filters are intended to keep the amp from wasting power by amplifying frequencies that are below the range of human hearing (below 20Hz, usually). Subsonic fequencies can also muddle other,...
Forum: Car Audio
05-31-2003, 02:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 877
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

It depends on how you like your bass, as well as...

It depends on how you like your bass, as well as the speaker. Ported boxes tend to have punchier bass than sealed boxes, but sealed provides better response, as well as better power handling. Also,...
Forum: Car Audio
05-31-2003, 02:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

If it's an older JVC deck, then you can just hook...

If it's an older JVC deck, then you can just hook the red wire to ignition (on when the car is on), and your black is ground. You can use a battery to test which speaker wire is which channel, and...
Forum: Car Audio
05-27-2003, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,486
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

As an electronics technician, I have to agree...

As an electronics technician, I have to agree with NEEDAZ on this...You are at 1 Ohm per channel. Lots of people do what you are doing, and in some cases, the amp MAY handle it...for awhile. The...
Forum: Car Audio
05-27-2003, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

My box is a little over a cube and a half,...

My box is a little over a cube and a half, doesn't even come all the way up to the bottom of the hatch pull-down motor, and has about 6"clearance to one side. Wedge-shaped box,
W1- 14.75", W2-...
Forum: Car Audio
05-27-2003, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 777
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

I'm a big fan of Pioneer electronics, but there's...

I'm a big fan of Pioneer electronics, but there's a reason you can buy their subs at Wal-Mart for 39.95. I agree with the other guys here, there's a lot of stuff out there, reasonably priced, that...
Forum: Car Audio
05-27-2003, 04:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,059
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

I've never had any personal experience with Sony...

I've never had any personal experience with Sony Xplod, but all that I've heard is that it is garbage. The old Sony Mobile ES stuff was pretty OK, in my opinion, but most everyone I know who was...
Forum: V6
01-30-2003, 02:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,920
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

I get about 17-20 mpg city, depending on the mood...

I get about 17-20 mpg city, depending on the mood my right foot is in, and about 27-29 mpg highway, and that's at 6500 ft. altitude. Down closer to sea level, I got about 20-25mpg city, and as much...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-28-2003, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

That is why I really don't pay much attention to...

That is why I really don't pay much attention to claims of peoples' automotive fortitude unless they have 1/8th or 1/4 mile times. Stoplight holeshots are great, but when comparing two vehicles/...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-23-2003, 11:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,155
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

One more thought...I've heard that the v6 cars...

One more thought...I've heard that the v6 cars make good starting points for autocrossers, since the more even weight balance eliminates a lot of the understeer tendencies our cars have.
Forum: Car Audio
01-23-2003, 11:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,339
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

I second Eric86TA on the "custom box" remark. I...

I second Eric86TA on the "custom box" remark. I have yet to see a prefabricated box that has the quality of a good custom unit. Some of them aren't bad, but I've also seen ones that are only held...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-18-2003, 10:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

My vote goes to the Elky, as long as it's setup...

My vote goes to the Elky, as long as it's setup properly. The only caveat there is that if the El Camino really makes good power, he might have traction problems at launch.
Forum: V6
01-18-2003, 09:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 625
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Firstly, welcome to the v6 board. Secondly, and I...

Firstly, welcome to the v6 board. Secondly, and I know that this is going to get me flamed, but, if you are going to drop a new motor in your rde, might as well drop in a small-block. mods are...
Forum: Car Audio
01-18-2003, 09:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 973
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

I would think that putting the speakers behind...

I would think that putting the speakers behind the sheet of 'glass would seriously muffle the sound. Even left stock, I didn't like the imaging from the sail panels, so I moved the speakers to the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-15-2003, 06:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,155
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Mine is actually about 3000 lbs. + change, add to...

Mine is actually about 3000 lbs. + change, add to that driver, fuel, and stereo equipment, and it's probably a shade over 3300.
Forum: V6
01-14-2003, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,263
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

It would also depend on how close your particular...

It would also depend on how close your particular car is to failing the smog test. If your car passes emissions with really low CO and HC counts (like mine does:D ), the cam probably wouldn't make...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-14-2003, 01:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,155
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

I don't even bother trying to race people in my...

I don't even bother trying to race people in my '92 3.1L, it's an exercise in futility. The top end absolutely SUCKS (especially up here at 6,200 ft. altitude), and it has just barely enough torque...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-12-2003, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 837
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Oops....double post. :D

Oops....double post. :D
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-12-2003, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 837
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Re: Re: Chech out this crock of VTEC crap.

I didn't even think there WERE any non-LS1 C5s. Weren't they introduced into production after all new F-bodies became LS1 cars in '98?

Oh yeah, IBTL.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-12-2003, 09:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 837
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Re: Re: Chech out this crock of VTEC crap.

I didn't even think there WERE any non-LS1 C5s. Weren't they introduced into production after all new F-bodies became LS1 cars in '98?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-12-2003, 09:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 828
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Excellent point, but that's the difference...

Excellent point, but that's the difference between a $70,000 car (more like $115,000 if you're referring to the 911 Turbo), and a $15,000 car. At any rate, while any car manufacturer wants their...
Forum: V6
01-07-2003, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 573
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

I had a problem with intermittent VATS failure a...

I had a problem with intermittent VATS failure a while ago. I began checking all the wiring under the dash, and found that one of the plastic connectors (mine had the orange wire from the ignition...
Forum: Car Audio
01-05-2003, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Are you talking about sound-deading material with...

Are you talking about sound-deading material with aluminum film on it, as in the diff. between Dynamat and Extreme Dynamat? if so, I have heard the difference is noticable, but I would probably get...
Forum: Car Audio
01-05-2003, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 443
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Just a thought.....I had a 'license plate' rattle...

Just a thought.....I had a 'license plate' rattle out behind the car, and as it turns out, the bumper cover was actually rattling against the crash cell. With a bit of contortionism of the wrist, I...
Forum: Car Audio
01-03-2003, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,695
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Good ***! Now I'm having flashbacks of Navy...

Good ***! Now I'm having flashbacks of Navy Electronics Tech. 'A' school.:D
Forum: V6
01-03-2003, 12:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,103
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Generally, the wider the tire, the better the...

Generally, the wider the tire, the better the grip it provides. Other factors come into play (tread design, tire compound), as well. On the other hand, a narrower tread design is less likely to...
Forum: V6
12-26-2002, 02:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,103
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Go to www.tirerack.com , they can show you all...

Go to www.tirerack.com , they can show you all the different model and size tires that fit on your car, as well as subjective ratings on various properties of the tire such as treadwear, wet...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
12-24-2002, 02:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 496
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

I agree, i don't mind the imports at all, if they...

I agree, i don't mind the imports at all, if they have the go to back the show, particularly the legitimate stuff like the Skyline, but so much of the import scene here is the "Pep Boys Special"....
Forum: Car Audio
12-23-2002, 12:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,151
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

If you're not looking for earth-shattering bass,...

If you're not looking for earth-shattering bass, then you might want to think about simply amplifying your speakers, and forgetting about a subwoofer (although I highly recommend a sub). Your deck is...
Forum: Car Audio
12-23-2002, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Check my response to the question in that thread....

Check my response to the question in that thread. Don't ask me why I didn't post it here, LOL, I wasn't thinking.
Forum: Body
12-23-2002, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Lots of people use the backseat to mounts sub...

Lots of people use the backseat to mounts sub boxes/amp racks, and it works just fine, so long as you don't mind losing the functionality of having a rear seat. (I don't even think you can call it a...
Forum: Car Audio
12-23-2002, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 405
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

My interior is gray, and so is my box, but I know...

My interior is gray, and so is my box, but I know I've seen red carpet at Autozone, and it is very inexpensive.
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
12-15-2002, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 496
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

I've seen a couple of legitimate 512TRs, a...

I've seen a couple of legitimate 512TRs, a Countach, and of course, the aformentioned NSXs, Vipers, and such. I've seen a late-model 911 Turbo, and a right-hand drive Evo IV. There are reports of an...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-12-2002, 03:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,222
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Hell, no....first off, I drive a 3.1L. there are...

Hell, no....first off, I drive a 3.1L. there are plenty of 12-sec. cars here (uncorrected, and i live at 6,000 ft altitude! :eek: ). Lots of new cars in town, and quite a few older musclears in my...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-12-2002, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 780
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

I agree....the base Omnis are 'disposable' cars,...

I agree....the base Omnis are 'disposable' cars, but the Shelbys are a horse of an entirely different color. The 2.2L is a pretty tough motor (especially in T2 trim), and can handle lots of upgrades...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-12-2002, 02:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,021
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

They were all naturally aspirated. Dodge stopped...

They were all naturally aspirated. Dodge stopped producing the Avenger after the '99 model year. An R/T concept version was shown, but never made. The Avenger was overweight and underpowered. It was...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-11-2002, 09:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,021
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

The Avenger was available with either a 2.0L four...

The Avenger was available with either a 2.0L four or a 2.5L v6. Neither one was a power monster. The v6 (Avenger ES) is a 17-sec
car stock, owing to it's 160-hp motor and high curb weight. Dodge...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-11-2002, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 780
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Yeah.....the Omni GLH-S is Carrol Shelby's...

Yeah.....the Omni GLH-S is Carrol Shelby's self-admitted favorite car. There are so many cheap mods you can do to the car, it's scary Once you get rid of the stock computer and drop in Mopar's Hi-Po...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-09-2002, 07:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 941
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

Good point, but nitromethane operates on the same...

Good point, but nitromethane operates on the same principle as N2O-it gets more oxygen into the cylinder. Nitro contains oxygen in it's chemical makeup, while pump gas does not. Just two different...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-09-2002, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 474
Posted By Ragnarok_Tyr

It all comes down to the engine being as strong...

It all comes down to the engine being as strong as it's weakest link. As far as the Neon SRT-4 goes, Dodge designed an all-new 2.4L, just so it would be able to handle the 15 lbs. its turbo is...
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