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Forum: Software Tuning 04-10-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,251
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
The "pedal thing" helps, but it isn't a complete...

The "pedal thing" helps, but it isn't a complete solution. I'm a process engineer and one of the things I do is tune control loops. What it feels like to me is that the control loop between pedal...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-09-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4,306
Views: 1,331,850
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
This has been covered. I plan to do this by...

This has been covered. I plan to do this by jacking the motor one side at a time. It's clearly the faster, easier way to go.

btw... also covered... I don't think you need a colder plug, but I do...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-08-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,288
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
Just do the fronts and rears separately (on a...

Just do the fronts and rears separately (on a pair of jack stands). Jack using the diffy in the back and front jack point for the front as detailed in the GS thread I linked to.

Four jack stands...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-08-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,288
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
How to jack up one side of your car without damage

First off, the preferred way to jack your car is at the front & rear jack points as covered previously by GrimmSpeed (thanks guys), linked here
...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-07-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,040
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
Wrong forum :bellyroll:. Use of $ character...

Wrong forum :bellyroll:. Use of $ character prohibited except in classified sections.
Forum: Forced Induction 04-07-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,040
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
Sigh... I think I'll just leave my BRZ stock. ...

Sigh... I think I'll just leave my BRZ stock. That'll show 'em.
Forum: Forced Induction 04-02-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 697
Views: 273,205
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
That C38 is making my credit card twitch. 15%...

That C38 is making my credit card twitch. 15% more torque from 3K up.

What do you suppose happens on 100% stock exhaust with C38? Back pressure, sure, but turbos make a ton of back pressure too....
Forum: Forced Induction 04-02-2014, 08:06 AM
Replies: 697
Views: 273,205
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
Pretty cool numbers here. Does the C30 "high...

Pretty cool numbers here. Does the C30 "high boost" tune require fuel mods?
Forum: Forced Induction 03-30-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,681
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
I think a few people need to read this...

I think a few people need to read this http://www.land-and-sea.com/dyno-tech-talk/corrected-horsepower.htm

Correction factor at 6000' is monstrous, on the order of 20 - 22%. So you actually put...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-29-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,681
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
If you did 280 actual WHP at 6000', I'm ordering...

If you did 280 actual WHP at 6000', I'm ordering a kit this afternoon. I think that's corrected to 280 HP at sea level, 59 F or whatever the standard condition is.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-28-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 59,331
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
M1 0W-20 AFE is a fine choice for a stock 86 on...

M1 0W-20 AFE is a fine choice for a stock 86 on the street. If fact, that's what's in my car at the moment. The "advanced fuel economy" schtick is that they have their fancy molybdenum friction...
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 03-28-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 887
Views: 257,972
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
Based on what evidence? Maybe I missed...

Based on what evidence? Maybe I missed something. That's actually a serious question. I'm completely uninterested in on/off boost, especially on a car like this. I should think that by the time...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-26-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 4,306
Views: 1,331,850
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
Bear in mind that those of us who don't know you...

Bear in mind that those of us who don't know you guys and your cars personally can't possibly keep straight who's done what to whom. Just a nice succinct list of power relevant supporting mods, who...
Forum: Software Tuning 03-25-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,376
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
Got a link to the procedure you are using to...

Got a link to the procedure you are using to scale the MAF? Are you going to scale DI and PI separately ("he who must not be named" evidently had a procedure for doing this...)?

My LTFTs suck (>...
Forum: Software Tuning 03-22-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 698
Views: 176,438
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
IIRC you have to go to help/licensing in ecuflash...

IIRC you have to go to help/licensing in ecuflash to update the drivers on the OP2.0
Forum: Forced Induction 03-22-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4,306
Views: 1,331,850
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
KW needs new management.

KW needs new management.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-20-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 591
Views: 415,780
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
I like the heater hose connection idea. I've...

I like the heater hose connection idea.

I've studied the water circuit a little and come to a few conclusions.

1) the water flow pictures posted earlier by another contributor aren't correct. ...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-18-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 4,306
Views: 1,331,850
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
A lip would be nice for neat & tidy oil changes. ...

A lip would be nice for neat & tidy oil changes. Needs t-stat for street use. Otherwise, not interested.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-12-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 276,861
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
The coolant in your engine is regulated. The...

The coolant in your engine is regulated. The coolant in your radiator is not. So a guy in Canada (eh?) commuting to work in Winter would see his oil chilled quite undesirably.

Water entering...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-12-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 276,861
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
Just an FYI -- the Robispec is *not* self...

Just an FYI -- the Robispec is *not* self regulating.

OEM sandwich coolers are inside the thermostatic loop (and therefore temperature regulated). The Robispec is *out*side the loop. It's...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-12-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4,306
Views: 1,331,850
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
One of the better posts in the thread, for sure....

One of the better posts in the thread, for sure. KraftWerks, please re-post.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-12-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4,306
Views: 1,331,850
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
Mods must be Vortech guys.

Mods must be Vortech guys.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-12-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 296,069
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
...and KraftWerks last post is gone too. ...

...and KraftWerks last post is gone too.

wth?
Forum: Software Tuning 03-11-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 111,363
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
I don't hear anything that sounds like a problem...

I don't hear anything that sounds like a problem to me. I hear a distinct change in intake noise when the cams phase. I hear injectors. I do not hear abnormal valve train (i.e. mechanical) noise....
Forum: Forced Induction 03-11-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 296,069
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
http://youtu.be/rdCsbZf1_Ng?t=1m37s Yeah...

http://youtu.be/rdCsbZf1_Ng?t=1m37s

Yeah man, science!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-11-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 17,515
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
Anyone know for sure what the bearing clearances...

Anyone know for sure what the bearing clearances are in the FA20 vs the EJ25?
Forum: Forced Induction 03-11-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,681
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
I keep hoping that someone will figure out how to...

I keep hoping that someone will figure out how to get this right reliably and publish a DIY. Or maybe I'll get to be that guy.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-09-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 296,069
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
tendogy Thanks for the indices, those are...

tendogy

Thanks for the indices, those are very useful.

I'd suggest your analysis would be improved by adding a factor for the significance and aggravation associated with any given fault.
...
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 03-08-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 887
Views: 257,972
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
#include standard_visconti_jokes.h

#include standard_visconti_jokes.h
Forum: Forced Induction 03-08-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4,306
Views: 1,331,850
Posted By Ralph Spoilsport
If you need a carb tune, you should investigate...

If you need a carb tune, you should investigate alternatives to KW. The JR guys, for instance, seem happier with their carb tune than the KW guys.

If you don't need a carb tune, don't buy one!
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