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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-12-2006, 09:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,949
Posted By Rembrandt

BMR appears to have a very good one. Rick...

BMR appears to have a very good one.

Rick Head's twin turbo 427 street radial stock-style rear suspension car, which runs 7s @ 180 at street weight, uses this.

One pic installed:
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-12-2006, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,949
Posted By Rembrandt

the entire length of the spohn pipe is a...

the entire length of the spohn pipe is a potential contact/weld point. they also meet the rear lower control arm bracket, but flank it on one side not boxing it like the UMI (advantage: UMI)
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-12-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,949
Posted By Rembrandt

from what I could see, the UMI SFCs only weld...

from what I could see, the UMI SFCs only weld onto the car in localized patches of welding plates.

Spohns are made to be stitch welded the entire length of the floorpan/rocker. It is desirable to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-11-2006, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,949
Posted By Rembrandt

I don't know anything about UMI SFCs. ...

I don't know anything about UMI SFCs.

Recommend search of course.

Pics of any mounted?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-10-2006, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,949
Posted By Rembrandt

I have the S&Ws and the fit is not perfect to say...

I have the S&Ws and the fit is not perfect to say the least.

The cup-thing for the rear lower control arm box does not contact the car's metal on the bottom inside of the cup of the SFC.

The...
Forum: Body
07-23-2005, 03:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By Rembrandt

http://www.gtfiberglass.com/OURSTUFF.html ...

http://www.gtfiberglass.com/OURSTUFF.html

one of the links above every page, in case you didn't know.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-09-2005, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By Rembrandt

found from this old thread: ...

found from this old thread:

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=277362&highlight=carbon


regular bolt-on fiberglass hood: $360, 25lbs

carbon fiber hood: $720, ...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-09-2005, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By Rembrandt

No, but you can get a traditional style cowl hood...

No, but you can get a traditional style cowl hood from these people:

www.vfnfiberglass.com

Everything they make in fiberglass can also be ordered in carbon fiber.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-06-2005, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,269
Posted By Rembrandt

you can always tell by the triple exclamation...

you can always tell by the triple exclamation points at the end. j/k
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-06-2005, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,269
Posted By Rembrandt

what a deceptive thread title, how disappointing....

what a deceptive thread title, how disappointing.

I thought he had released it finally.

did you do that to disappoint people on purpose?
or is your brain just infected with some kind of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-20-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,136
Posted By Rembrandt

I'll be danged. That makes sense.

I'll be danged.

That makes sense.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-19-2005, 02:36 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,136
Posted By Rembrandt

How did you come up with a dynamic compression...

How did you come up with a dynamic compression number?

Are we thinking of the same thing?

Dynamic compression doesn't have a number, it is transient. Transient=dynamic.

For each difference...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-11-2005, 11:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,906
Posted By Rembrandt

I think that last picture you have been uselessly...

I think that last picture you have been uselessly puzzling over isn't the latest.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-10-2005, 01:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,818
Posted By Rembrandt

I don't have my camera right now otherwise I...

I don't have my camera right now otherwise I could take one with better respect to exhaust positioning.

I don't know anything about the Mufflex exhaust. If it follows the same centerline as mine...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-10-2005, 01:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,818
Posted By Rembrandt

This picture might help, if it works:

This picture might help, if it works:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-02-2005, 07:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,906
Posted By Rembrandt

http://www.advanceauto.jp/project_3rdcamaro.htm ...

http://www.advanceauto.jp/project_3rdcamaro.htm


I used to be blue. It is a Japanese car. scroll down.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-27-2005, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,327
Posted By Rembrandt

I have them too but I think the thread got lost...

I have them too but I think the thread got lost in the big crash.

Like he said, the crossbar hangs pretty low and scrapes frequently.

I don't have the torque arm.

I've been thinking about...
Forum: Power Adders
02-12-2005, 07:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,716
Posted By Rembrandt

oh yes, that car is awesome. That's just...

oh yes, that car is awesome.

That's just like how I would do mine if I had the $$$$$.

How about a low front pic looking into the grille kinda like this if the pic works:
Forum: Fabrication
02-10-2005, 01:41 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 82,494
Posted By Rembrandt

No I'm pretty sure they do that for suspension...

No I'm pretty sure they do that for suspension precision purposes.

Making the shock or axis of an arm have less friction doesn't change the power to weight ratio...

...it might make the shock...
Forum: Fabrication
02-10-2005, 01:36 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 82,494
Posted By Rembrandt

no no no. Ugh, so many people make that...

no no no.

Ugh, so many people make that mistake, trying to tell me a civic weighs 3000 lb so it must be making 400hp to keep up with x car.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-10-2005, 01:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 828
Posted By Rembrandt

I'd like to read some of those tests. Got...

I'd like to read some of those tests.

Got any links?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-10-2005, 01:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 828
Posted By Rembrandt

NASCAR isn't a relevant example for what we are...

NASCAR isn't a relevant example for what we are talking about; they never do drag launches with wrinkle-wall slicks.

Don't the rules require them ALL to run the same type of rear end?

The rods...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-22-2005, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,744
Posted By Rembrandt

with the upgraded mainshafts, they can supposedly...

with the upgraded mainshafts, they can supposedly handle 900 hp and 800 lb-ft:

http://www.g-forcetransmissions.com/tran_gt-56.asp
Forum: Power Adders
01-20-2005, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,922
Posted By Rembrandt

Anyone have a link to the article? I haven't...

Anyone have a link to the article? I haven't read it.
Forum: Power Adders
01-20-2005, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,922
Posted By Rembrandt

but is this on the same engine though? If...

but is this on the same engine though?

If the engines are exactly the same except one has a four barrel throttle body and injector bungs drilled into the intake, that isn't too significant a...
Forum: Body
01-05-2005, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,133
Posted By Rembrandt

no, the first problem is having ones that look...

no, the first problem is having ones that look decent in the first place.

next, fit and finish have to be worth having.

and demand; the typical domestic owner puts more money into parts that...
Forum: Body
01-04-2005, 03:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,133
Posted By Rembrandt

ugh, skankmanship...

ugh, skankmanship...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-03-2005, 10:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 755
Posted By Rembrandt

what kind of intake manifold and throttle body...

what kind of intake manifold and throttle body setup are you running?

so these turbos are close to the front of the valve covers?

pics?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-03-2005, 01:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 755
Posted By Rembrandt

If you have everything but an STB and coil...

If you have everything but an STB and coil overs...

...you have subframe connectors right?

A STB won't be as noticable a difference as the subframe connectors or a proper Wonderbar, but...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-31-2004, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By Rembrandt

v16s :rolleyes:

v16s :rolleyes:
Forum: Engine Swap
12-28-2004, 03:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By Rembrandt

WTF? I said nothing to the contrary that...

WTF?

I said nothing to the contrary that they have the highest VE of any road race natural aspirated engine made!

You hit a brick wall or asymptote of how well atmospheric pressure can fill the...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-27-2004, 06:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By Rembrandt

who, GM? also no market or brand&image...

who, GM?

also no market or brand&image credibility for exotic car range.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-27-2004, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By Rembrandt

more cylinders for the same displacement, not OF...

more cylinders for the same displacement, not OF the same displacement CAN make more power.

for a given displacement more cylinders means smaller cylinders which are more efficient burn-wise...
Forum: Fabrication
12-27-2004, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,058
Posted By Rembrandt

Rage13 are you going to build a flat plane crank...

Rage13 are you going to build a flat plane crank engine?
Forum: Fabrication
12-27-2004, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,058
Posted By Rembrandt

http://burnsstainless.com/Xdesign/Race_Engine_Spec...

http://burnsstainless.com/Xdesign/Race_Engine_Spec__Form/race_engine_spec__form.htm

you could get consulted, as long as you know everything about your engine.

You always want the minimum number...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-22-2004, 04:40 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 5,280
Posted By Rembrandt

There is significant weight loss when going...

There is significant weight loss when going coilover.

A rod ended chromoly non-box arm weighs 17.5 lb...

...the stock one weighs 29lbs... (29-17.5)/29=

A 40% weight loss with a massive...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-17-2004, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 956
Posted By Rembrandt

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

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=248968&highlight=SFCs

my S&W sfcs, scroll down for pic.

if you want more i can email them to you.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-17-2004, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 956
Posted By Rembrandt

That is what I am going to do...I already have...

That is what I am going to do...I already have the S&Ws.

you are overlooking the side branches of the S&Ws, either the Spohns would have to be cut and/or notched to fit around the S&W tube OR you...
Forum: Power Adders
11-22-2004, 08:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By Rembrandt

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/FeatureCars/RickH.ht...

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/FeatureCars/RickH.htm
Forum: Power Adders
11-22-2004, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By Rembrandt

http://www.cecoatings.com/images/other3rdgens/Turb...

http://www.cecoatings.com/images/other3rdgens/TurboCars/Inovative%20Turbo/
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-02-2004, 06:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 879
Posted By Rembrandt

Rick Head has gone 7.66 @ 180+ on a panhard rod,...

Rick Head has gone 7.66 @ 180+ on a panhard rod, torque arm, and rear LCAs from BMR.

www.bmrfabrication.com
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2004, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,666
Posted By Rembrandt

The heads and intake are incredible, the best...

The heads and intake are incredible, the best they can possibly be without being a completely splayed valve symmetrical port setup.

If you have to run a single central 4-barrel carb or throttle...
Forum: Power Adders
09-29-2004, 11:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,774
Posted By Rembrandt

I'm trying to find some article that relates...

I'm trying to find some article that relates octane number to burn rate, I can't remember what it was saying.

How directly is octane rating and burn rate related?
Forum: Power Adders
09-29-2004, 11:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,774
Posted By Rembrandt

so like I said, it is the higher specific gravity...

so like I said, it is the higher specific gravity and not the octane number that makes it run richer.

same pulsewidth/jet delivers more fuel by weight, no kidding.

I thought that air:fuel ratio...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-28-2004, 08:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 974
Posted By Rembrandt

not driveability with respect to HP... ...

not driveability with respect to HP...

drivability with respect to HP per liter. the more extreme the build, the more horsepower you want, the more you want torque at higher revs, the more...
Forum: Power Adders
09-28-2004, 08:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,774
Posted By Rembrandt

you don't have to buy expensive racing fuel...

you don't have to buy expensive racing fuel although it is more suited to the purpose than my suggestion:

just go to a paint store and buy some toluene, add it to your normal high octane pump gas....
Forum: Power Adders
09-28-2004, 08:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,774
Posted By Rembrandt

You are confusing octane number for specific...

You are confusing octane number for specific gravity and its relation to carb characteristics and therefore rich/leanness.

You can have the same octane number and 5 different specific gravities,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-28-2004, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 462
Posted By Rembrandt

Plus, if you want the rear to break loose, use...

Plus, if you want the rear to break loose, use some throttle.

My car is hellaweak power wise so I have to restrict my drifting to rainy conditions in middles-of nowhere.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2004, 12:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,310
Posted By Rembrandt

doesn't an LSx crank have to have one of those...

doesn't an LSx crank have to have one of those reluctor or whatever wheels on the crank for the crank position signal?

when I first read that firing order I thought "have I taught you nothing?!"
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-25-2004, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 502
Posted By Rembrandt

Here's the best way to do it, I think: ...

Here's the best way to do it, I think:

perimeter styles like spohns going the length of the rocker panel, plus ones going diagonal from the rear LCA boxes to the back of the trans tunnel subframe...
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