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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-12-2018, 04:29 PM
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Views: 4,510
Posted By DSLeach
That's It

Indeed, I think you nailed it. Thank you.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-16-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,510
Posted By DSLeach
Anyone - What Exhaust Is This Guy Running

I've looking for a particular exhaust sound and I ran across a video that sounds right.

This is the video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71SlBVuZSAU

The best exhaust audio starts about...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
I'm not going to continue this discussion because...

I'm not going to continue this discussion because you clearly don't have the necessary education to understand the physics of this subject.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
Indeed, your pulley discussion is correct in that...

Indeed, your pulley discussion is correct in that you won't be able to measure the small amount of power freed up by using a slightly lighter pulley. It's simply not that large of a component in...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
Rude? I don't think anything I said was rude. ...

Rude? I don't think anything I said was rude. Besides, there should be no debate on this subject. It is just simple physics.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
Actually, I have a couple. BS Nuclear...

Actually, I have a couple. BS Nuclear Engineering from Univ of MI '81 and MS in Environmental Engineering from Univ of WA '97.

If what you are saying is that it is not possible get "additional"...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
Actually, I found a couple of good references for...

Actually, I found a couple of good references for why rotating mass will affect your acceleration. The first a Tire Rack article on the benefits of lighter wheels and tires.

Link: ...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
Why "Oh oh!"? Do we have some...

Why "Oh oh!"?

Do we have some non-believers in Newtonian Physics on this forum? Flat Earth Society folks?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
Actually, less rotating mass (crank, flywheel,...

Actually, less rotating mass (crank, flywheel, clutch, drive shaft, wheels, tires) or moving the mass inwards towards the center of rotation will free up HP parasitic losses. Here is a thought...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
I don't think you will get much from a larger TB...

I don't think you will get much from a larger TB except a lighter wallet.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
Actually, I've read exactly the contrary. A K&N...

Actually, I've read exactly the contrary. A K&N alone shows as worth a couple of HP all by itself.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
The new 2017 does have a higher ratio final...

The new 2017 does have a higher ratio final drive. If I'm not mistaken it is a 4.30 vs 4.10 in the old car. MT of course.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2016, 12:06 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
So, is that a no?

So, is that a no?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-08-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
Wink Thanks for pointing that out. I'd forgotten that...

Thanks for pointing that out. I'd forgotten that the right set of stickers will add ~10 whp on a properly tuned GT86.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-08-2016, 11:37 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
Thanks Captain, but as I mentioned in the...

Thanks Captain, but as I mentioned in the original post, I've been through literally hundreds of posts on this forum including the one you highlighted.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-08-2016, 10:23 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 113,440
Posted By DSLeach
Effective NA Power Mods

I've read through hundreds of posts and reviewed dozens of videos on using FI to boost the GT86 power output. Initially, I was planning to go the FI route but am having second thoughts. I have...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-08-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 34,124
Posted By DSLeach
You are sorta kinda correct. Higher octane fuel,...

You are sorta kinda correct. Higher octane fuel, all else being equal, will not give you more HP/torque and could actually cause you to lose power if your car is not tuned or set up to use the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-25-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,530
Posted By DSLeach
Thanks. I'll take a look at it.

Thanks. I'll take a look at it.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-25-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,530
Posted By DSLeach
OFT = Open Flash Tune?? I'm looking for an...

OFT = Open Flash Tune??

I'm looking for an EL header with high flow cat.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-25-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,530
Posted By DSLeach
The OEM unit is close to EL exhaust manifold and...

The OEM unit is close to EL exhaust manifold and yes it has a cat but it doesn't flow as well as I'd like. I've learned that "almost no drone" translates to ... it drones enough that you can't carry...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-25-2016, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,530
Posted By DSLeach
I don't necessarily WANT cats as these are...

I don't necessarily WANT cats as these are generally the exhaust choke points in the system. But, I do want (need) to pass my annual safety inspection which includes a visual check of the exhaust...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-24-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,530
Posted By DSLeach
Question on Header Options

I've searched the site pretty extensively but have not found what I'm looking for. Hopefully, someone can point me in the right direction.

I'm looking for header options to use with the stock...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-13-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 56,975
Posted By DSLeach
I think you have the tire and wheel size set up...

I think you have the tire and wheel size set up that I'm looking at. It looks like you are running 17 x 8 rims with a 245/40/17 tire. What offset are your rims and do you have sufficient strut...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-08-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,569
Posted By DSLeach
We are also looking at FI in the future; most...

We are also looking at FI in the future; most like the Innovate intercooled SC.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-08-2014, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,569
Posted By DSLeach
245/35-18 on 8.5 inch Rims

I've been reading all the threads I can find on wheels and tires on this forum. I'm looking to put decent tires under my son's FR-S that will provide better grip. The car is lowered 3/4" from stock...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-01-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 55,889
Posted By DSLeach
Most of the WMI applications put the spray after...

Most of the WMI applications put the spray after compression and, if intercooled, after the intercooler. I built a blown Mustang about 12 years back using an Eaton roots blower and intercooler. ...
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