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Forum: Forced Induction 07-20-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,180
Posted By nickw14
Well that's me... Pushing 25psi lol. I've got a...

Well that's me... Pushing 25psi lol. I've got a sea of lines and T's too, dual wastegated. :)
Forum: Forced Induction 07-20-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,118
Posted By nickw14
EBC's can do a lot more than mechanical...

EBC's can do a lot more than mechanical controllers (obviously). The TruBoost for instance allows you to set alarms, has auxiliary outputs that are triggered for certain conditions (e.g. an alarm...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-03-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,126
Posted By nickw14
Yeah the first couple parts were the tldr lol. I...

Yeah the first couple parts were the tldr lol. I marked it more clearly.

I've actually talked to Zach twice now, both times about switching off Visconti. And now this time I am actually ready to...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-03-2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 90,836
Posted By nickw14
But there IS an inherent weakness in...

But there IS an inherent weakness in construction. Most people blame the tuner because it is the most logical thing to do initially. But when you tear your engine down and you see a rod snapped in...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-03-2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,126
Posted By nickw14
Need a new tuner

So before I go on my rant about John Visconti, I will ask my question. The rant is relevant to my decision to switch to a new tuner, but I am sure that everyone here already understands why I would...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-03-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 90,836
Posted By nickw14
No. There have been FA20's bending rods on stock...

No. There have been FA20's bending rods on stock power, stock tunes, etc. Even more so when e85 and NO boost is thrown at them. And yes, even more so than that when boost is thrown at them.

It has...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-12-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,209
Posted By nickw14
Lol ok, I will be sure to do that... I would...

Lol ok, I will be sure to do that...

I would urge you to do some research on Accelerated Performance and their BRZ. My information is coming directly from the builder of their kits and of their...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-22-2016, 10:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,209
Posted By nickw14
Meh. The engine is blown now anyway lol, so it...

Meh. The engine is blown now anyway lol, so it makes 0hp.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-22-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 7,205
Posted By nickw14
Head Removal

So I have searched around a bit an was unable to find a good (or any) head removal tutorial. I decided I'd throw one together since I need to pull mine anyway. I wrote this tutorial after I already...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-21-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,209
Posted By nickw14
It did. I brushed it off as injector tick. I was...

It did. I brushed it off as injector tick. I was more or less trying to convince myself nothing was wrong at that point.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-21-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,209
Posted By nickw14
Another one bites the dust

http://imgur.com/NQ6ot45.png

March 20th, 2016 at around 4pm EST my FRS blew a "grape sized" hole through the top of the block. It was running 11 pounds of boost.

This was the scene when I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-15-2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,985
Posted By nickw14
Review of ACT SB7-XTG6 6 Puck Clutch

Hi guys! I recently became sponsored through ACT. My car is boosted on 11psi making 350whp now. The stock clutch was able to hold my previous tune on 9psi (290whp/230wtq) for a couple of months...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-12-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 88,053
Posted By nickw14
I wouldn't do it. The exige is an absolutely...

I wouldn't do it. The exige is an absolutely gorgeous car. However if you're really interested, wanna trade? ;) I've already got a turbo on mine.
Forum: Great Lakes 08-31-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,453
Posted By nickw14
That is correct. There will be one on the 10th of...

That is correct. There will be one on the 10th of September. I know our club is super confusing with the schedule, I personally hate the every other week thing.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 05-23-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2,315
Views: 793,196
Posted By nickw14
Very glad someone posted the link to the latest...

Very glad someone posted the link to the latest rooted firmware. I have been slaving away for maybe a week rooting the January 2015 firmware... Almost there, just can't seem to get the mount points...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-04-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,175
Posted By nickw14
There is a button on the left side of the inside...

There is a button on the left side of the inside of the trunk that disables the buttons on the key and on the dash. Open the trunk with the actual key, press the button to re-enable, profit.
Forum: Software Tuning 03-22-2015, 04:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,540
Posted By nickw14
VVT Angle and throttle % (OFT)

So I just got my OFT today and have been experimenting with some maps. I have been testing out VVT cam angles at idle and I keep running into this really weird situation. I will try to explain the...
Forum: Software Tuning 02-18-2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,213
Posted By nickw14
Awesome review and great advice. It seems like...

Awesome review and great advice. It seems like OFT is really the better option for those of us who won't be writing many of our own tunes. It's great to know that the support behind the product is...
Forum: Software Tuning 02-16-2015, 03:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,213
Posted By nickw14
Guidance to someone who is new to tuning

So I am strongly considering purchasing software/hardware so I can start tuning my car. I have actually been doing a lot of research but honestly, it has really only confused me more. I know someone...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-02-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 137,032
Posted By nickw14
Surface mount LED's are a bitch...

Surface mount LED's are a bitch...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 01-02-2015, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,597
Posted By nickw14
Dashlinq4 and Arduino: LED Control System

Hey guys. I just started on this project a few days ago, and I thought maybe the other tech-oriented members here would be interested in following it. I will update the thread periodically with my...
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