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Forum: Southern California 10-05-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,274
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Currently we are working on the normal intake...

Currently we are working on the normal intake because it can be installed without an ECU re-tune or recalibration. The BigMAF intake requires an ECU recalibration in order to work, so at this point...
Forum: Southern California 10-02-2015, 12:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,274
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Hey guys, Lin works for a company that is...

Hey guys,
Lin works for a company that is helping us get some items CARB approved and she is reaching out to find someone that may be close by their lab. We are nearing the final stages of the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-12-2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 52,807
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Yes ours used 6061-T6 aluminum, and this other...

Yes ours used 6061-T6 aluminum, and this other one that looks very similar to our part (strange isn't it) uses 7075, and Grimmspeed's is steel with a cap.

Why isn't it installed from the factory?...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-02-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,972
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Good feedback for sure! The concerns some have...

Good feedback for sure!
The concerns some have are the same as ours, which is "Nanny Control". As the steering angle vs slip angle will not match, it may do weird things. Or maybe it won't. On the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-31-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,972
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Actually the amount of force being applied isn't...

Actually the amount of force being applied isn't through just the head. Since the bolt is still tightened down to the subframe through the steel sleeve in the bushing, the same load is being applied...
Forum: Announcements, Contests, Giveaways 12-19-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,733
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
I like the first one!! Those damn bumpers!!

I like the first one!! Those damn bumpers!!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-25-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,723
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Mladen said it correct. There is no state that...

Mladen said it correct.
There is no state that allows for cats to be replaced unless they have failed, are out of warranty or damaged. Even then, they need to be a cat that is as good or better...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-01-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 32,182
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Absolutely the parts gain power without a tune! ...

Absolutely the parts gain power without a tune!

We choose to show off the 3.0" system with a tune as we feel that this is the natural progression for the customer. They buy an exhaust, buy an...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-22-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,195
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
That sounds like it would be good, but it...

That sounds like it would be good, but it wouldn't work unless the car was running Speed density (where the MAF sensor isn't used for "load" calculations). The reason is that the air flow and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-11-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,897
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
We sure do! We have been swamped and way behind...

We sure do! We have been swamped and way behind with some web stuff the last few months. We will have the dyno graphs up there very soon!

Here is what we last tested and tuned, creating Stage 2...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-07-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,897
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Sorry for the long post, and while this may help...

Sorry for the long post, and while this may help competitor intake sell, its important to say. Also to the OP, I am not trying to argue just point out my own findings over the years.

First...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-30-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2,969
Views: 828,758
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Still give me a ring with that in hand. One...

Still give me a ring with that in hand. One quick "Blow" test will tell us a bunch :)

I deal with a bunch of weird setups all the time and the first thing I always do is a pressure test of the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-30-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2,969
Views: 828,758
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
In situations like this, giving us a call could...

In situations like this, giving us a call could really help figure out what is going on. This part has been around for years and years and been one of those items we sell tons of with virtually ZERO...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-23-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 32,948
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
This is a common problem with STI's and Group N...

This is a common problem with STI's and Group N mounts if you do a lot of lauches like in a AutoX event. A friend of mine use to go through 3 sets of these a year (had to use for class rules) and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-23-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 32,948
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
WOW, those are some super awesome pics!! ...

WOW, those are some super awesome pics!!

Did your overpipe fit ok with the stock header and the Borla? Feedback on this would be great as you are the second person with that header and clearance...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-15-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,008
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Ya sometimes the dyno graphs can be confusing...

Ya sometimes the dyno graphs can be confusing because they were not all done at the same time. This is a good example of that. We did the catback results one day, (very repeatable), then the next did...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-15-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 161,772
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
I now see your concern, and I agree, the cars...

I now see your concern, and I agree, the cars were not making the power they should be, or that the change in HP isn't quite what everyone expected.

I/we fully stand behind the HP claims we make...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-15-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 161,772
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Or course I couldn't sleep last night because I...

Or course I couldn't sleep last night because I couldn't get over how no one believes me and the dyno proof we have. I want to make a few things very clear in regards to the SC tune we have shown and...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-14-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 161,772
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
No sense in muddying the waters on dynos and how...

No sense in muddying the waters on dynos and how they read. I have my opinions and experiences to prove what I said, and I trust what you say (coming from a tuner). It obviously this varies from East...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-14-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 161,772
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
I think too many people think that dynos should...

I think too many people think that dynos should all ready the same. This is far from the truth. Its really simple for me. What is the proven stock cars reading on each dyno (shop to shop not brand to...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-14-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 161,772
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
I don't want to get into arguing about dyno's and...

I don't want to get into arguing about dyno's and how they perform. Look around the dyno world you will see that Dynopacks do not read higher than Dynojets. In the world of dyno's Dynojet is king of...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-14-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 161,772
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
The 247WHP run was on the same SC as the others....

The 247WHP run was on the same SC as the others. Who cares what the overall number is, but what was that car making stock stock? What is the overall gain? 230 WHP on a Mustang that the same car made...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-14-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 161,772
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
2forme, I wasn't saying you were lying either....

2forme, I wasn't saying you were lying either. Sorry if it came off that way. I have the logs from one of those cars and there is ZERO knock correction, so of course I have to say something. Being...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-14-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 161,772
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Again some information that isn't correct....

Again some information that isn't correct. Visconti may have had troubles with fueling on the 10psi pulley while at Vortech for a few hours, but we have NEVER had trouble running 10psi. I tried to...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-14-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 161,772
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
No different power from 93 to 91?? That is far...

No different power from 93 to 91?? That is far from correct. My map made 250-ish to the wheels (92oct) when I gave it to Vortech. He had to remove about 4 degrees or more timing from my map to make...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-07-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 24,317
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Ben, Glad you are super happy! During all our...

Ben,
Glad you are super happy!
During all our testing. we played with super lean, super rich and found that there was ZERO HP gained from going to 11.5 to 12.5 or even 13.5. The DI engine is super...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-21-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 34,893
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
Making an intake has many angles to hit on to...

Making an intake has many angles to hit on to make it right. You have to make sure it works (making HP), you have to make sure its safe (no lean conditions), and you have to make sure it looks cool....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-15-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,328
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
It does seem to mellow out, but it still has some...

It does seem to mellow out, but it still has some vibrations. I really don't find it that annoying on this engine compared to the EJ engine with these mounts. I think the engine is much smoother and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-07-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 32,488
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
We are in this to make money and provide good...

We are in this to make money and provide good parts to customers. We know that it can be made cheaper by customers sourcing their own parts and figuring it out them selves. We know that some...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-04-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,780
Posted By PERRIN_Jeff
There is no adjustment to them, its all about how...

There is no adjustment to them, its all about how they are pressed in. We have used the laser marked lines for the axis, which works pretty dang good to make them lined up. The thing is, if they are...
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