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Forum: V6
08-06-2005, 12:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,148
Posted By vortex

Doward=DowTard... bloke, you and i put the...

Doward=DowTard... bloke, you and i put the fail-safe jam nut in there... build an idiot proof mouse trap, and they'll build a better idiot... honky, im really hoping that since we got rained out,...
Forum: V6
05-15-2005, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 657
Posted By vortex

its not turbo'd nor 331'd yet, that is what is in...

its not turbo'd nor 331'd yet, that is what is in store for the stang hopefully this summer. right now its just a stock 95 gt vert, with steeda suspension. i only dynoed 225/278
Forum: V6
05-15-2005, 08:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 657
Posted By vortex

throw what you want at that "little v6" i have no...

throw what you want at that "little v6" i have no doubts that by the time D is done with the tuning, it will be a V8 force to be reckoned with. and if that cant get the job done, i know a turbo 331...
Forum: V6
05-12-2005, 09:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 657
Posted By vortex

how ya think i feel alan? I have a 5000 lb truck,...

how ya think i feel alan? I have a 5000 lb truck, and 2 v6 camaros nippin at my stangs 14.7, granted im A/M and only suspension done, but still.. damn it! oh yeah 331 stroker this summer... gotta...
Forum: V6
03-29-2005, 06:09 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,044
Posted By vortex

well 2nd plan is to sell em to a real turbo...

well 2nd plan is to sell em to a real turbo company.. then you can buy em for 5K from them.. lol.. :eek:
Forum: V6
03-28-2005, 05:47 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,044
Posted By vortex

i was looking forward to doing these kits too.....

i was looking forward to doing these kits too.. hey, people don't want em, fine, we're still the only running T61 powered 3g 2.8 that i know of.. and my book that spells special regardless. so that...
Forum: V6
03-10-2005, 09:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By vortex

Hey, sorry im the help you get, seeing as im from...

Hey, sorry im the help you get, seeing as im from the other "stable" but working on Doward's car, no, we didnt need a pulley for removal.. you just need to alter your belt size.. (sorry dont know the...
Forum: V6
03-09-2005, 11:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,044
Posted By vortex

under the k-member.. the first prototype we had...

under the k-member.. the first prototype we had wasn't with the control arms at extension, so we had issues, but the new design tucks up nicely with no engine torque clanging and doward has drop...
Forum: V6
02-23-2005, 05:23 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,044
Posted By vortex

You bring up a good point RTFC, This kit, as it...

You bring up a good point RTFC, This kit, as it routes piping the way it does, requires the removal of the smog pump, therefore is not emissions states legal, and for legal reasons we must say that...
Forum: V6
12-30-2004, 06:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 873
Posted By vortex

we cannot stress enough that the engine must be...

we cannot stress enough that the engine must be in good condition.. the turbo doesnt hurt it, its just if someone with 190K on their engine puts a turbo on, and cranks it to 20 psi, you know they're...
Forum: V6
12-06-2004, 08:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,573
Posted By vortex

yeah, and on a personal note, laura cant drive...

yeah, and on a personal note, laura cant drive stick :doh:
luvs ya!


and always goes back to the old addage.. 74 green maverick, or 95 mustang GT vert cherry red with white leather same power...
Forum: V6
12-06-2004, 07:38 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,148
Posted By vortex

do you know what i like? Toast. D00d,...

do you know what i like? Toast.



D00d, i just realized i did not give you a chance to answer.. i gotta remember to insert a pause.
Forum: V6
12-06-2004, 07:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,573
Posted By vortex

now to be the resident A-hole... since junkie...

now to be the resident A-hole... since junkie brought up the chronicles, if you all read back... who dare mock the PVC now! lol:D i love you guys... cept for kyle, whom i will be killing.. but all i...
Forum: V6
12-05-2004, 07:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,573
Posted By vortex

yup, thats all thats done, an autozone slightly...

yup, thats all thats done, an autozone slightly bumpy bumpstick and the slight intake/exhaust mod (read: turbo)
Forum: V6
12-02-2004, 11:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 941
Posted By vortex

well since i was the master fabricator, (M.F'er)...

well since i was the master fabricator, (M.F'er) on the project, i must say that we can't really give out all our secrets.. hecne the time and money spent to it has been soley ours... (rather mostly...
Forum: V6
10-31-2004, 05:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,944
Posted By vortex

two dynos i know of, but have no clue what type...

two dynos i know of, but have no clue what type or quality... or if they'll even do it.. theres one in gainesville, and one on US1 in so. Daytona. maybe the comp will get straightened out before...
Forum: V6
10-21-2004, 04:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,033
Posted By vortex

first run.. tsi

first run.. tsi
Forum: V6
10-21-2004, 04:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,033
Posted By vortex

Was definitely a night of mixed emotions... but...

Was definitely a night of mixed emotions... but id say it was worth it.. thanx to all for the support, and sticking thru it with us... even tho we are still far from done.. we've even turned a few...
Forum: V6
10-21-2004, 03:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,475
Posted By vortex

nah.. just a flamer.. trying to get the thread...

nah.. just a flamer.. trying to get the thread locked.. as all ryce-boys do. and just to play a-hole's advocate... i do have a suspension on my car... a badass one. :lala:
Forum: V6
10-19-2004, 08:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,475
Posted By vortex

basically whut i said.. take your 2nd 1/8th...

basically whut i said.. take your 2nd 1/8th time...
and guys, you dont understand... this thing is F'in sick... turning a corner in 2nd, and just lightly accelerating out of it, i stood it almost...
Forum: V6
10-17-2004, 12:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By vortex

no! don't do it!!!!

no! don't do it!!!!
Forum: V6
10-17-2004, 12:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By vortex

it got worse...

it got worse...
Forum: V6
10-17-2004, 12:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By vortex

doward's life ceases to exist

today at 2pmish, unfortunately The Doward did the most of all tragedies and got married... To those that knew him best, raise up yon beer and drink, so lest he might be un-smoten... and for long...
Forum: V6
09-28-2004, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,808
Posted By vortex

ask doward... we did one for his car.. but i was...

ask doward... we did one for his car.. but i was just the designated beer drinker during the project... which is scary cuz im a real M.F'er (master fabricator)... i think the kit was from AZ i bought...
Forum: V6
09-28-2004, 10:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By vortex

I know a guy to ask about fiero's but he's a...

I know a guy to ask about fiero's but he's a dick.. so ill just provide what i know.. yes northstar, chevy/poncho 350, and even a 4.3 most part, a light weight, mid-engine car, with a powerplant that...
Forum: V6
09-14-2004, 04:32 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,815
Posted By vortex

yeah most IAT's are before the maf.. but they...

yeah most IAT's are before the maf.. but they also are in a plastic tube that goes to the tb so you want the best representation of the air that the engine is using, that way it reads truer.. before...
Forum: V6
09-13-2004, 05:42 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,815
Posted By vortex

The V is back as well.. with the longest power...

The V is back as well.. with the longest power outage in central florida.. kinda funny how retrobution works. for those that believe in 3-fold, i guess its my fault... i accidently sent a "vortex" of...
Forum: V6
08-29-2004, 09:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,815
Posted By vortex

as much yeah as you can have... except for no!...

as much yeah as you can have... except for no! :doh:
Forum: V6
08-29-2004, 08:59 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,815
Posted By vortex

not to take away from this massive project... but...

not to take away from this massive project... but i was checking it out... and doward, guess what the next turbo is goin on.... :D
Forum: V6
08-22-2004, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By vortex

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=...

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=256141
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=252385...
Forum: V6
08-22-2004, 05:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 865
Posted By vortex

well the original (ack) exhaust was not a good...

well the original (ack) exhaust was not a good example.. we had a pretty good mock of of mandrel exhaust.. albeit badly routed and really low to the ground, but when we went to get it welded, the cut...
Forum: V6
08-19-2004, 07:28 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,815
Posted By vortex

Exhaust is a go.. new mandrel bent Y-pipe.. pix...

Exhaust is a go.. new mandrel bent Y-pipe.. pix to come soon.. even better news is that with the perfectly fitting metal tubing will give us the precise angles we need to make the final product out...
Forum: V6
05-30-2004, 10:49 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

we cant leave well enough alone... we decided...

we cant leave well enough alone... we decided that the y-pipe is just not efficient enough with all the bends in it, so we're gonna remake the y-pipe for now, and redo the mandrels when we get more...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2004, 07:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 352
Posted By vortex

Need some part numbers...

Need a couple part numbers guys -

P/N for -

V6 T5 Slave Cylinder
V6 T5 Master Cylinder
V6 T5 Clutch Hose

and
Forum: V6
05-29-2004, 02:18 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

to coin a popular Ocala phrase "DUH"... also a...

to coin a popular Ocala phrase "DUH"... also a momentary setback with the exhaut mating with concrete... but ill put that one on doward... but until then.. he beat a 4.6 crown vic.. high 15's?
Forum: V6
05-27-2004, 10:35 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

:rolleyes: yeah.. update.... i guess.... ...

:rolleyes: yeah.. update.... i guess....

went for 6 psi... ended up with 15.... DOT DOT DOT.:confused:

And she still lives... :lala:

Tuning tomorrow.. same turbo time same turbo...
Forum: V6
05-25-2004, 09:58 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

ok, just cuz you hit the reply button a second...

ok, just cuz you hit the reply button a second quicker than me techsmurf, doesnt mean you were quicker to come back with a response....






wait... yeah, i guess it does.:doh: cheers
Forum: V6
05-25-2004, 09:48 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

well the big mod with those is to go with a...

well the big mod with those is to go with a single bigger turbo.. besides.. why go with 2 turbos when we can get one to do just as good? :D im not saying its not do-able.. its just a matter of what...
Forum: V6
05-25-2004, 09:30 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

why would you want twins on a 3.1? I can perhaps...

why would you want twins on a 3.1? I can perhaps see a sequential, but they'd be so close in size that it wouldnt be feasible.. besides, for the larger turbo, you'd want 6 cyls pushing thru it. .....
Forum: V6
05-24-2004, 08:20 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 17,419
Posted By vortex

um.. well we can bolt in a custom turbo kit into...

um.. well we can bolt in a custom turbo kit into a car that didnt have one, but we cant read thread titles.. weve been posting under "turbo" thread
.


um.. sorry...


btw, the turbo is in.....
Forum: V6
05-24-2004, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,622
Posted By vortex

MakeitQuick92RS yes, an LSD will help traction...

MakeitQuick92RS yes, an LSD will help traction issues and for the v8 crowd, the 3.8's respond quite well to having traction, the best would be a spool or a locker, but you lose streetability, so go...
Forum: V6
05-24-2004, 06:39 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

ok, im neither a mod here nor a bowtie owner but...

ok, im neither a mod here nor a bowtie owner but im just gonna say everyone shut the bleeding hell up and stop argueing like a bunch of poncey buggers....... I dont want the thread locked, and most...
Forum: V6
05-24-2004, 04:54 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

to clarify whut The Doward has stated, the IC is...

to clarify whut The Doward has stated, the IC is over the 1 1/2" off of the radiator required for cooling.. hell the oil cooler on my Vert only needed 1/2" and it cools fine, i gave it an inch...
Forum: V6
05-23-2004, 10:46 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

moi mal:(

moi mal:(
Forum: V6
05-23-2004, 10:03 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

And of course BJ (Tiger) summing up the most...

And of course BJ (Tiger) summing up the most important part of this entire project.
Forum: V6
05-23-2004, 09:59 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

ok.. lets try this again?

ok.. lets try this again?
Forum: V6
05-23-2004, 09:57 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

Dow hitting the blow-off bong again.. this time...

Dow hitting the blow-off bong again.. this time welded into its own pipe.
Forum: V6
05-23-2004, 09:55 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

I like taking pix... but just teasers for now.....

I like taking pix... but just teasers for now.. first is IC template
Forum: V6
05-22-2004, 08:08 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

So like.... the turbo's in. (Doward here...

So like.... the turbo's in.

(Doward here again)

That's today's news. :D
Forum: V6
05-19-2004, 03:44 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,917
Posted By vortex

um.... theres a no in there somewhere... look for...

um.... theres a no in there somewhere... look for it.. Not one much for marketing, let alone clothing... Im not the gap... im the vortex.:D
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