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Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 06-03-2012, 03:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 28,811
Posted By mrtodd
Not that, it's the fact that you just had to...

Not that, it's the fact that you just had to quote the ENTIRE original post. It's annoying to scroll through all of those pics when we've already seen them. Duh.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-28-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 848
Views: 238,735
Posted By mrtodd
Smile Hahaha yes! I call it the solo2 delight.

Hahaha yes! I call it the solo2 delight.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-26-2012, 01:52 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 81,554
Posted By mrtodd
You make a good point. In my initial post i...

You make a good point. In my initial post i didn't even think to consider that there will already be a few miles on the odometer, by then most of ring bed in will have already occurred making the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-04-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 53,316
Posted By mrtodd
This.

This.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-26-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,865
Posted By mrtodd
Thumbs up Nice! I wish they included tire specs in the...

Nice! I wish they included tire specs in the comparison, though... I'm wondering if the overall diameter of the 17" wheel choice is smaller than the other two (ie 18" and 20")
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-22-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,786
Posted By mrtodd
^This may be MY final deciding factor to keep the...

^This may be MY final deciding factor to keep the engine NA. Excited to see what Crower comes up with in terms of valvetrain! I loved their Honda stuff...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-17-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,285
Posted By mrtodd
:word:

:word:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-17-2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,285
Posted By mrtodd
Joe, thanks for the response. I got the 7 points...

Joe, thanks for the response. I got the 7 points straight from the Amsoil site...



Seven points seems rather excessive on a full tank, and honestly even 3 points seems extreme, IMHO,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-16-2012, 11:40 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 53,861
Posted By mrtodd
Agreed, and well said.

Agreed, and well said.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-16-2012, 12:49 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 53,861
Posted By mrtodd
Is it just me or did not seem like the engine...

Is it just me or did not seem like the engine mods list was.....unimpressive?

IM, intake cam, forged pistons + Na exhaust valves, better cooling, lightweight flywheel, minor exhaust work......
Forum: Southwest 04-16-2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 14,389
Posted By mrtodd
I'm in SLC as well. Ichi, if you're talking about...

I'm in SLC as well. Ichi, if you're talking about who signed on to this forum first, then you probably are correct. That being said, I'm right behind ya!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-15-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,285
Posted By mrtodd
Joe, please respond to my comment above.

Joe, please respond to my comment above.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-15-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 55,440
Posted By mrtodd
^This. I really appreciate the dyno chart...

^This.

I really appreciate the dyno chart comparison that Deslock posted earlier in the thread, it gives us a good contrast as to just how much low end + mid range power the FA20 is giving when...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-14-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 2,069
Views: 530,630
Posted By mrtodd
Been debating between the GC 2.0T R-Spec and the...

Been debating between the GC 2.0T R-Spec and the FR-S for a little while now. If it were lighter, then I honestly may be more inclined to get the Hyundai. Sure you can gut it, but I'm tired of...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-14-2012, 02:05 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 77,555
Posted By mrtodd
^Falken Azenis. I like those tires. :)

^Falken Azenis. I like those tires. :)
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-14-2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 39,247
Posted By mrtodd
^Hah. Imagine how that would be with the pistons...

^Hah. Imagine how that would be with the pistons sloshing all the oil back and forth. Silly.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-12-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,285
Posted By mrtodd
Joe, if you don't mind me asking, how is Amsoil's...

Joe, if you don't mind me asking, how is Amsoil's octane booster any different than all the other ones you see on the market? I'll tell you right now that I believe all octane booster fuel additives...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-11-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 17,116
Posted By mrtodd
An old saying goes something like this... "Power....

An old saying goes something like this... "Power. Cheap. Reliable. - Pick 2"
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-11-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 202,414
Posted By mrtodd
Definitely interested! :)

Definitely interested! :)
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-11-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 81,554
Posted By mrtodd
Agreed. Seems to be the question of the decade. I...

Agreed. Seems to be the question of the decade. I got all of my information about that on bobistheoilguy.com forums, don't know if you've already spent time there, but you usually can find some good...
Forum: Exterior Parts - The Rest 04-11-2012, 03:10 AM
Replies: 973
Views: 156,352
Posted By mrtodd
x2 - but I can see how it wouldn't be as fancy. ...

x2 - but I can see how it wouldn't be as fancy.

Maybe the lower portion in delrin (ie threads) while the top could be aluminum?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-11-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 98,278
Posted By mrtodd
^Agreed %100. Perhaps they (subaru or...

^Agreed %100.

Perhaps they (subaru or toyota) will come out with a turbo'd version at some point, but I, personally, am very glad it was designed as NA from the get go. Makes the options a little...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-11-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 762
Views: 202,414
Posted By mrtodd
Supposedly this is where the D-4S system really...

Supposedly this is where the D-4S system really shines. The idea behind using 2 injectors per cylinder is to create excellent fuel dispersion without the requirement of intake porting that promotes...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-11-2012, 02:12 AM
Replies: 762
Views: 202,414
Posted By mrtodd
As far as I understand it, yes.

As far as I understand it, yes.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-11-2012, 02:03 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 55,440
Posted By mrtodd
Thumbs up I'm with you on that. It's got to be mostly...

I'm with you on that. It's got to be mostly related to intake geometry - perhaps that's was the best fit for low end and high end power all while making it cost effective in the manufacturing...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-11-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 81,554
Posted By mrtodd
I really don't know if such things are proven,...

I really don't know if such things are proven, though. Who knows if it really makes a difference... :iono:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-10-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 81,554
Posted By mrtodd
You wouldn't consider the relatively high moly...

You wouldn't consider the relatively high moly factory fill in Hondas a "break-in" oil?

Also, products like this (http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=121&pcid=1)....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-10-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 202,414
Posted By mrtodd
But I do have another basic question... Is...

But I do have another basic question... Is 'squish' considered to produce charge motion? Or is the term 'charge motion' strictly related to intake port characteristics...?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-10-2012, 02:33 AM
Replies: 762
Views: 202,414
Posted By mrtodd
But is it really safe to compare the FA directly...

But is it really safe to compare the FA directly to other direct injected engines? I mean, we all know that the D-4S system utilizes two injectors per cylinder, supposedly combining the benefits of...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-07-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 81,554
Posted By mrtodd
Aside from the engine, what other part(s) of the...

Aside from the engine, what other part(s) of the CAR do you think needs to be broken in as per manufacturer's guidelines?

The only thing I can think of would be the transmission and differential....
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