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Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 06-07-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,850
Posted By Luckrider
I'm really resisting the urge to get the turbo.

I'm really resisting the urge to get the turbo.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-09-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 364,746
Posted By Luckrider
If you are going to go that route, you can just...

If you are going to go that route, you can just get a 3s LiPo battery and wire it inline with a charger that automatically turns on with ignition. You would only need something like a 2,200 mAh...
Forum: Software Tuning 04-25-2016, 08:50 AM
Replies: 741
Views: 375,158
Posted By Luckrider
There are no issues with valve seats. I'll go...

There are no issues with valve seats. I'll go into further detail below.



I had over 15,000 e85 miles when my engine spun the main bearings at 38,000 miles. Subaru screwed me over and I was on...
Forum: Software Tuning 04-20-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 741
Views: 375,158
Posted By Luckrider
I think the best bet is to manually load the...

I think the best bet is to manually load the tunes onto the tablet (instead of generating them when connected to the car) and loading the tune from there. They he can verify the tune is correct...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-23-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 355,052
Posted By Luckrider
That's where the turbo comes in! Hopefully with...

That's where the turbo comes in! Hopefully with an electronic boost controller, it can be progressively ramped up to make power that high.



Of course, I would would like to push mine to 9,001...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-23-2016, 12:30 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 355,052
Posted By Luckrider
There are plans to go FI in about 1 year when...

There are plans to go FI in about 1 year when financials recover from the unexpected rebuild. Through the summer I might start bringing the rev limit up to (and maybe above) 8,000 from my current...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-23-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 355,052
Posted By Luckrider
I have the Reimax in my (currently NA) car. The...

I have the Reimax in my (currently NA) car. The engine was rebuilt by Moto-East with 10:1 CP Pistons, Skunk 2 Rods, and GSC valve springs. So far, the engine has about 5,000 miles and 2 changes of...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-02-2016, 06:53 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 128,511
Posted By Luckrider
I couldn't find any place that had them cheaper...

I couldn't find any place that had them cheaper with shipping. They are simply the best priced and easiest to navigate when looking for something specific. Remember that they require special...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-20-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 355,052
Posted By Luckrider
Moto-Phil, since you like the post. The car needs...

Moto-Phil, since you like the post. The car needs just 75 more miles before I can change the oil and beat on it. The oil cooler and bigger pump has made cold weather warm-ups get the oil up to temp...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-20-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,743
Posted By Luckrider
Take it from someone who changed religiously...

Take it from someone who changed religiously within 5,000 miles and had a blown engine at 36,606 miles. They will **** you around and lie to you for any reason should any major engine work be needed....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-20-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 355,052
Posted By Luckrider
That's what made me pretty happy about choosing...

That's what made me pretty happy about choosing Moto-East for mine. Close enough to drive to, one of my drivers from work delivered my motor to the for me for free. They did 3 FA20s at the same time...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-06-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 364,746
Posted By Luckrider
New Yorker Here. Those are a part of our yearly...

New Yorker Here. Those are a part of our yearly inspection. They are also known as Flashers, hazzards, or my favorite, "The Park Anywhere Button."
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-06-2016, 03:25 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 364,746
Posted By Luckrider
Wait.. you have no 4 ways? Do you have...

Wait.. you have no 4 ways? Do you have inspections?
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-10-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 965
Views: 364,746
Posted By Luckrider
About 20HP? :bonk: Maybe more more with 13:1...

About 20HP? :bonk:

Maybe more more with 13:1 pistons since they are already custom, unless boost. If boost == true {myOpinion == disregard;
Forum: Forced Induction 12-10-2015, 07:05 AM
Replies: 1,206
Views: 356,144
Posted By Luckrider
In the grand scheme of things (since licensing...

In the grand scheme of things (since licensing and IP are being a bit misconstrued here), you are only licensing ECUtek's software to modify the tune and run the locked tune on your car. Think of...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-04-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 364,746
Posted By Luckrider
Don't worry, mine really feels abandoned. It was...

Don't worry, mine really feels abandoned. It was left in the Bronx for 3 weeks and hasn't been driven since the second week of August because it threw a fit and stacked bearings on the inside of the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-22-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 364,746
Posted By Luckrider
Are you going to make a mold using your OEM doors?

Are you going to make a mold using your OEM doors?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-14-2015, 12:42 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 355,052
Posted By Luckrider
I couldn't afford one when my engine went :(

I couldn't afford one when my engine went :(
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-10-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 355,052
Posted By Luckrider
If anyone is curious about this, one of those is...

If anyone is curious about this, one of those is mine thanks to what appeared to possibly be oiling issues.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-09-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 130,951
Posted By Luckrider
Has anyone been able to confirm what the seal P/N...

Has anyone been able to confirm what the seal P/N is?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-07-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 130,951
Posted By Luckrider
Time to bump this thread back to life. My engine...

Time to bump this thread back to life. My engine is getting rebuilt and I've got the injectors out so I might as well replace the seals while the injectors are out. The seals actually look amazing...
Forum: Software Tuning 10-02-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,601
Posted By Luckrider
The valve springs going in a GCS and have a rated...

The valve springs going in a GCS and have a rated performance of 8,200rpm and are tested to 9,000rpm. The oil pump info came from the other thread and I am not sure the full status of its validity.
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-01-2015, 07:20 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 355,052
Posted By Luckrider
The real confusion was that their product...

The real confusion was that their product description only mentions stronger gears for reliability. It makes no note of higher flow rates or improved pressure. I actually wanted to "dominate all" and...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-28-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 426
Views: 169,392
Posted By Luckrider
I'm also interested. More importantly, after some...

I'm also interested. More importantly, after some new discussion about how efficient the heads are, I'm curious to see the number at the high RPM ranges, even above the stock limiter.
Forum: Software Tuning 09-28-2015, 06:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,601
Posted By Luckrider
Beyond what Tim has said, someone showed that the...

Beyond what Tim has said, someone showed that the new Reimax pump is good for an extra 5L of oil flow.

That's what I figured it would be as far as tuning. This will be something I slowly build on...
Forum: Software Tuning 09-28-2015, 06:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,601
Posted By Luckrider
I had a whole large post written up that...

I had a whole large post written up that accidently got deleted when I was almost finished typing it because I refreshed the page. It included a part about knowing power dies off hard NA. That's not...
Forum: Software Tuning 09-28-2015, 01:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,601
Posted By Luckrider
OFT Tuning to 8,500 RPM

After some oil related troubles (or some other unfortunate, but unknown issue), my engine is being rebuilt at Moto-East. In addition to a basic rebuilt, the engine is getting upgraded with new valve...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-25-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,386
Posted By Luckrider
I have one of those, but they you have to do...

I have one of those, but they you have to do guessing on curves and stuff. You can calculate out straight radii, but it is still a pain in the ass.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-25-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,519
Posted By Luckrider
For best print results, it should be calibrated...

For best print results, it should be calibrated for the extrusion size (print resolution). I'll see if I can work with it this weekend.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-25-2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,519
Posted By Luckrider
If you had that available as a CAD file, I might...

If you had that available as a CAD file, I might be able to draw up some full powerblocks. I would just need to know how tall to make them. My intake is currently off for an engine rebuild so I can...
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