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white4d96 replied to jconnway's topic in Engine and Performance - Anything for that couple extra horses!
Tornado doesn't work. It's more restriction which the engine doesn't need. -
What he said. Typically though from what I've read bass wavelengths are longer than your car is, so opening windows/doors enlarges the 'environment' in which the wave can propagate and form, causing it to be more defined. Meaning, louder. I know mine is. This is partially why having windows open or doors open when you meter is considered "outlaw" scoring (IIRC)
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white4d96 replied to bigp_on_the_beat's topic in Buyer / Seller Feedback
Bought a KX1200.1 was shipped promptly in good packaging. Arrived as advertised in good working order. Would buy from again. -
But if you ain't careful with compound you'll burn right through the clearcoat. First off, try claying the car. See if that takes it off. If not, I would start with the finest compound you can get. If it doesn't take it off, try going a little more coarse. BE CAREFUL! If you push too hard, use the wrong kind of rag, or work it in too much, it WILL burn through your clearcoat and you'll be effed. I recommend washing the car right before, then running the hose over the area you are working. I've found it works best if you make a 'slurry' of water and the compound. Also, if you're gonna do it by hand, more power to ya; I would get a buffer. I've never used a cheap one, but if you can, get a good one like a Porter Cable. You have to be a true moron to mess up paint with a PC. Oh, you could also try a wax and grease remover. See if that takes it off.
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NP. FWIW I am planning on dropping 2-2.5" on homemade coilovers and I plan to use stock struts. I don't expect them to last long, but I'm planning on using them for now. Then again, my only other option is to send my strut housings in to be threaded for Koni race inserts, which for street use...yeah. No thanks. But if push comes to shove I may have to...
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white4d96 replied to jconnway's topic in Engine and Performance - Anything for that couple extra horses!
Don't waste your time it's not worth it. Where does the pipe not fit? I think chopping 3/4" wouldn't be an issue but depending on what your issue is you could possibly tweak other things in the way, or if there are couplers used, replace one with a differently-angled coupler to give yourself the clearance. Just a couple thoughts. -
last day ever
white4d96 replied to Babyjuice's topic in Off Topic - Random, Misc posts - the forum "Junk Drawer"
I graduated last year. It was some feeling let me tell ya. I was all excited to go to college. None of it happened. My regrets? Not being more involved, and not trying for more scholarships while I was in school. I mean, I make AMAZING pay for a 19-year old around here with no degree, but I know I can do better and wish I had. Of course, I still could, but we'll see what happens. I really only talk to 2 people: my girlfriend, who graduated from my school in '08, and my best friend who lives right down the street (and helps me fix half the shit I break on my car lol) -
3800 supercharged
white4d96 replied to peacedisturbance's topic in Off Topic - Random, Misc posts - the forum "Junk Drawer"
Honestly I like the sound of the 60-degree motors better (3100, 3400, 3500) but the 90 degree's make so much more power it makes up for it. Biggest limiting factor in W-bodies is the transmissions though. They do NOT hold up very well to abuse. If you're going to go crazy on modding look into an upgraded one. I hear a lot about Triple Edge Performance on the forums I go on, they seem to be a good bet, although a little on the $$$ side. -
3800 supercharged
white4d96 replied to peacedisturbance's topic in Off Topic - Random, Misc posts - the forum "Junk Drawer"
Honestly I like the sound of the 60-degree motors better (3100, 3400, 3500) but the 90 degree's make so much more power it makes up for it. Biggest limiting factor in W-bodies is the transmissions though. They do NOT hold up very well to abuse. If you're going to go crazy on modding look into an upgraded one. I hear a lot about Triple Edge Performance on the forums I go on, they seem to be a good bet, although a little on the $$$ side. -
3800 supercharged
white4d96 replied to peacedisturbance's topic in Off Topic - Random, Misc posts - the forum "Junk Drawer"
Speed Daddy headers (on eBay), CAI, tune, then if you want more, pulley down. L67's are the shiz. I've debated swapping one into my '96, but emissions is an issue, as is the oil filter adapter clearing the intermediate shaft on the 5-speed in my garage. -
Got me looking at that Orion now...