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Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-26-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 662
Posted By rb6freak
Just Another Second Gen Build

I was on the fence about the second gen until I had the opportunity to test drive one. I'm glad I kept most of my parts from my first gen build because I bought it and I'm in love all over again :-)...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-16-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 540
Views: 111,035
Posted By rb6freak
17th is the press event. 18th at 6am PST is for...

17th is the press event. 18th at 6am PST is for everyone else, so Wednesday.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-16-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 540
Views: 111,035
Posted By rb6freak
http://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50610183608_fe1...

http://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50610183608_fe1548d777_z.jpg
Forum: Software Tuning 05-26-2020, 12:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,182
Posted By rb6freak
It's been so long. I remember my tuner reaching...

It's been so long. I remember my tuner reaching out to EcuTek, but perhaps in this situation it wasn't a Racerom bug. Pulled up an old log of this issue for fun:
...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-13-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,949
Posted By rb6freak
How many miles since FI setup: 30,000 ...

How many miles since FI setup: 30,000
Type/Brand of FI: PTuning GTX2867R tuned to 15.5psi
Torque and WHP: 240/190/91octane/9psi/mustangDyno - 280/220/101octane/13psi/mustangDyno
Fuel Type: see...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-23-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
Pretty much any vacuum line will work. Since I...

Pretty much any vacuum line will work. Since I already Tee'd off the brake booster, I put a distribution block off that T and put a reference line going through the firewall to my gauge.

...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-10-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
50K on the turbo kit total, 30K on my second BRZ...

50K on the turbo kit total, 30K on my second BRZ (20K first BRZ). I switched cars due to being unfortunate with my first car that suffered from phantom knock at partial throttle uphill. My power was...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-24-2018, 05:22 AM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
Merry Christmas! Short video of a PTuning...

Merry Christmas!

Short video of a PTuning BRZ on Christmas Eve night in Mexico.

https://youtu.be/8LhLe8gYo2M
Forum: Forced Induction 11-16-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,016
Posted By rb6freak
Sorry for your loss. I always worry about this...

Sorry for your loss. I always worry about this myself on the track, so I run 101 octane and even turn down the boost a little, especially hot summer California days.





Have you reviewed...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-10-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
If you're a potential customer, yes you should...

If you're a potential customer, yes you should call them. The PTuning V2 kit clears the firewall strut-tower bars (Are these the V bars?) due to redesign of intake to the new the cobra snake looking...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-26-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
50,000 miles on my turbo kit and still going...

50,000 miles on my turbo kit and still going strong. Any other PTuning owners out there still going good?
Forum: Forced Induction 02-02-2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
You're not alone. Two pages here too :lol: ...

You're not alone. Two pages here too :lol:
Hicklinc this kit is worth it as well as the company that stands behind their product. Best of luck :cheers:
Forum: Forced Induction 11-13-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 42,494
Posted By rb6freak
Yes, almost 2 years apart though. November 2013...

Yes, almost 2 years apart though. November 2013 manufactured date vs May 2015. There will always be minor differences in one engine to the next.

I swapped the turbo over to a new car because the...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-08-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
Honestly you're fine. No need for a blanket. Me...

Honestly you're fine. No need for a blanket. Me and a couple other Cali guys have already tracked this car and turbo setup - we've found any and all issues that have been addressed with the PTuning...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-30-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,504
Posted By rb6freak
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28800

I just tapped into the dim signal (purple wire) on my stereo, gauge lights go dark when my stereo does (set to headlights on).
Forum: Forced Induction 08-15-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
I would run whatever oil you use for your car NA,...

I would run whatever oil you use for your car NA, as long as you use an oil cooler and maintain your temperatures. I used 0w20 for most of the year and I'll switch to 5w30 for the 100 degree summer...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-06-2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
That depends on your power have goals. I have...

That depends on your power have goals. I have 770cc and I don't believe I've ever passed 50 percent duty cycle on the port injectors. Basically; 770cc is way more than I need for my setup, even...
Forum: Southern California 05-16-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 83,196
Posted By rb6freak
Meet tonight?

Meet tonight?
Forum: Forced Induction 05-02-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,717
Posted By rb6freak
One of the biggest joys I get myself, it never...

One of the biggest joys I get myself, it never gets old haha.
Forum: Forced Induction 04-13-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
Yes, very. More so with all of the V2 upgrades...

Yes, very. More so with all of the V2 upgrades and the fact that its easier for installation/maintenance with the smaller turbo.



My boost solenoid is very basic (AEM Tru Boost), at 1PSI its...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-08-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
Here is the 91/101 tune and pull overlay. I...

Here is the 91/101 tune and pull overlay. I instructed the tech to do lower boost on the 91, but according to the chart he did the higher boost setting. I don't know though, I think maybe they mixed...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-21-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 69,830
Posted By rb6freak
274/217 at 12.7 PSI on Evasive Motorsports...

274/217 at 12.7 PSI on Evasive Motorsports Mustang Dyno :party0030:

http://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3938/33424409912_565c3f48f1_z.jpg
Forum: Forced Induction 03-21-2017, 11:19 PM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
274/217 at 12.7 PSI on Evasive Motorsports...

274/217 at 12.7 PSI on Evasive Motorsports Mustang Dyno :party0030:

http://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3938/33424409912_565c3f48f1_z.jpg
Forum: Forced Induction 03-21-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,238
Views: 476,178
Posted By rb6freak
Going to dyno tonight on both 91/101 octane...

Going to dyno tonight on both 91/101 octane tunes. Can't wait to see what kind of power I'm putting down at 14.5 PSI (101) on the 2867!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-23-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 69,830
Posted By rb6freak
101 octane tune has started :happyanim: I...

101 octane tune has started :happyanim:

I went a little too high on the duty cycle as I was dialing in the boost settings, however the EcuTek logs looked just fine, no knock, whew!
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-07-2017, 10:56 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 69,830
Posted By rb6freak
I had an oil leak on the mechanical oil pump, ...

I had an oil leak on the mechanical oil pump, resolved it, and I thought it came back. But I was mistaken. It was just residual oil from reinstalling it the last time.

Setrab series 9 15 row....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-20-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 69,830
Posted By rb6freak
Doesn't touch, not even the steering rack either....

Doesn't touch, not even the steering rack either. The GT28 is so much smaller than the GT30 too so there is actually a lot of room down there. Even the first charge pipe was easier to install this...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-16-2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 69,830
Posted By rb6freak
Not as dramatic as I expected just doing pulls...

Not as dramatic as I expected just doing pulls with the boost solenoid active. However on-off-on throttle I can definitely feel the difference, boost ramps up fast. I should really feel a difference...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-15-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 69,830
Posted By rb6freak
Prepping for clutch swap, again. My old one was...

Prepping for clutch swap, again. My old one was damaged and was causing vibrations. Sucks that the new Exedy stage 1 doesn't work with the older lightweight flywheel they previously included. Oh...
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 01-09-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,676
Posted By rb6freak
Three years later. PTuning is still supporting my...

Three years later. PTuning is still supporting my needs as a turbo BRZ owner. They know me by name... it's such a nice feeling to have that relationship with a shop that supports you 100%. Some...
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