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Forum: Forced Induction 01-30-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3,109
Views: 1,266,644
Posted By tahoward
Is Stage 3 still on stock engine internals? If...

Is Stage 3 still on stock engine internals? If so, would it be recommended to look for forged replacements?

Over a few months reading through several FI threads thrown/bent rods appear common...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-31-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 61,861
Posted By tahoward
I'm considering doing a light lower build with a...

I'm considering doing a light lower build with a new base block; rods, bearings and studs.

What was your experience with a build?
Forum: Forced Induction 10-29-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 61,861
Posted By tahoward
Could you spin this charger at a lower rate than...

Could you spin this charger at a lower rate than the 210 and benefit from lower temps at the same boost level?

Not sure if it works that way and doubt many people would get a larger blower for...
Forum: Arizona 09-25-2013, 11:59 PM
Replies: 29,821
Views: 5,304,643
Posted By tahoward
I think I've seen that same FR-S at work a few...

I think I've seen that same FR-S at work a few times. The Gram Lights looks real nice.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-17-2013, 12:40 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 75,133
Posted By tahoward
Same here, having the dash replaced. Will be...

Same here, having the dash replaced. Will be buying a dash cover to hopefully soak up the heat. Down the road ill be keeping an eye out for an after market hard plastic dash... the new tc dashboard...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-16-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 33,624
Posted By tahoward
Just brought mine in for the 7500 mile service...

Just brought mine in for the 7500 mile service and reported 3rd to 4th grind. They knew right away what I was talking about. Apparently a few others reported the problem to the same dealer. Was...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-23-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 30,097
Posted By tahoward
It doesn't. When the bypass valve opens pressure...

It doesn't. When the bypass valve opens pressure equalizes on both the intake and outlet sides of the supercharger. There's still work being done to spin the screws but it's a lot less work than...
Forum: Announcements, Contests, Giveaways 08-22-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,247
Posted By tahoward
From what they said at their booth during 86fest...

From what they said at their booth during 86fest CARB approval is being pursued.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-22-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 30,097
Posted By tahoward
Doesn't the supercharger have a bypass valve that...

Doesn't the supercharger have a bypass valve that is open during idle to equalize pressure? I'd imagine that can be opened up once the turbo is spooled up. Don't know about cfm rating on the...
Forum: Arizona 08-21-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 46,437
Posted By tahoward
tahoward FR-S Manual Firestorm Trevor H. ...

tahoward
FR-S
Manual
Firestorm
Trevor H.
Tempe
Forum: Forced Induction 08-21-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,015
Posted By tahoward
Just about any of the smaller turbo kits or any...

Just about any of the smaller turbo kits or any supercharger kit would cover what you described.

Since it's a daily driver you'll probably want something very reliable. In my personal...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-20-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,015
Posted By tahoward
That's going to be kits that charge with the...

That's going to be kits that charge with the least parasitic power loss. I.E. Best bang per pound of boost.

If you are OK with a NOS like boost experience the electric supercharger phantom is...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-20-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 119,094
Posted By tahoward
Awe... I got all excited when I saw this thread...

Awe... I got all excited when I saw this thread bump. Can't wait to see more details about their kit either. Been reading as much as I could find about the HKS and Litchfield setups this past week...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-15-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 227,119
Posted By tahoward
That really sucks. No other way to describe it. ...

That really sucks. No other way to describe it.

Let us know what the investigation turns up. The possibility that this could happen to an OEM car has not been ruled out and is a scary prospect to...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-11-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 119,094
Posted By tahoward
Tune was for cali 91.

Tune was for cali 91.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-11-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 119,094
Posted By tahoward
I'm not exactly sure. I'd agree crank is more...

I'm not exactly sure. I'd agree crank is more likely. Will have to wait till they post the details.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-11-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 119,094
Posted By tahoward
Spoke with Jackson Jr. at their booth; about...

Spoke with Jackson Jr. at their booth; about 280hp on a hub dyno. They had a graph on the table, didn't get a pic though. Car is otherwise stock. Very nice looking kit.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-31-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 119,094
Posted By tahoward
Looks like. There have been some posts this month...

Looks like. There have been some posts this month on their Facebook page which might be very subtle hints towards public disclosure on their FR-S/BRZ supercharger.

They recently updated the cover...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-28-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,697
Posted By tahoward
Well it makes me feel better that this appears to...

Well it makes me feel better that this appears to be normal. Thanks for checking it out. Now I just have to worry about doing this :burnrubber:
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-27-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,697
Posted By tahoward
Thank you for the replies. Just to be...

Thank you for the replies.

Just to be positive we are seeing the same thing on our cars; do either of you see black plastic in-between the gap? I can understand seeing it behind the gap.

My...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-27-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,697
Posted By tahoward
Front Bumper Repair

A couple weeks ago my car ate a cone tossed into its lane by another vehicle on the 57 north in Cali. Got the car back on Thursday after paying my insurance for comprehensive.

Friday I noticed...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-01-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,384
Posted By tahoward
I sent a PM to you as well but as a general forum...

I sent a PM to you as well but as a general forum update I have not noticed the noise recently. I would agree that it seems to emanate from the transmission when revving high in 3rd/4th.

I'll...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-27-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,168
Posted By tahoward
I was thinking the same thing, specifically a...

I was thinking the same thing, specifically a sequential configuration. Like to see someone take that up and turn it into a nice product. Too much work for me to get figured out... would need an...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-27-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,168
Posted By tahoward
Forget about batteries start up more motor RnD!...

Forget about batteries start up more motor RnD! How easy it is to remove the motor from that compressor?

May have a nice after market doing motor development and just selling the new motors in...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-27-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,168
Posted By tahoward
Exactly what I was expecting out of this. That's...

Exactly what I was expecting out of this. That's some nice wheel spinning torque. I'd be just as excited to see another 1 or 2 psi. This is on an all stock FR-S?

Edit: And F*** that torque dip ;)...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-26-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,168
Posted By tahoward
Is it the DC motor that doesn't last or the...

Is it the DC motor that doesn't last or the charge? For street use your experience is you are unable to deplete the charge going WOT. The site shows worst case scenario a charge lasts 1 minute in...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-26-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,168
Posted By tahoward
Really want to see someone pair up some electric...

Really want to see someone pair up some electric motors on that turbo's compressor wheel. Looks like it only reaches 37,000 rpm.

Looking at the comp map here:...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-24-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 86,494
Posted By tahoward
I have not read much into E85 and its power...

I have not read much into E85 and its power differences other than you can burn more of it than 91/93 octane and it reduces knock.

Every dyno I have seen showing the same FI platform using...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-24-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 86,494
Posted By tahoward
Ok, I really like this FI solution for the FR-S. ...

Ok, I really like this FI solution for the FR-S.

Is 250 whp a reasonable goal with this FI platform and accompanying additions (exhaust/header/intake - smaller pulley) without using E85 or W/M on...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-21-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,413,168
Posted By tahoward
This review ...

This review (http://wildweasel.ca/HowTo/Auto/eturboTest.aspx)of the unit shows it does actually provide useful power on the low end. I'd like to see how it operates on an engine that spins up to...
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