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Forum: Software Tuning 03-18-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2,594
Views: 783,352
Posted By Roadstercycle
Actually I am going to sell the rear turbo unit...

Actually I am going to sell the rear turbo unit and put the car back stock for another project I'm working on but wanted to have the OFT so I don't have to deal with EcuTek BS anymore. Very...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-06-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 55,689
Posted By Roadstercycle
I still have it on the car and still love it. I...

I still have it on the car and still love it. I just ordered the Openflash tablet to get back into it deeper and raise the boost without having to deal with the EcuTek tuning. It runs great and I'm...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-19-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
Tonight we dyno!! Results will be here shortly...

Tonight we dyno!! Results will be here shortly after. Stay tuned. Excited and nervous at the same time. Anybody have any guesses?

Visconti Tuned, Comp turbo running 5 lbs of boost.

:burnrubber:
Forum: Forced Induction 10-13-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,084
Posted By Roadstercycle
I put a 4 bar S2000 Honda map sensor in my setup....

I put a 4 bar S2000 Honda map sensor in my setup. plug and play.
3 bar will work fine too. Just because you need help with a map sensor does not mean you are not capable of building an awesome turbo...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-12-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 131,587
Posted By Roadstercycle
2forme, Great write up. It's unfortunate that...

2forme, Great write up. It's unfortunate that you had to spend so much time feeding a troll. Keep up the great information, a lot of us are very interested.
Forum: Forced Induction 10-12-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
Believe me I thought about it. It sounds like a...

Believe me I thought about it. It sounds like a turbine engine right now in the car I can't imagine what it sounds like if the air intake was in the trunk. Not out of the question though. If I lived...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-11-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
John Visconti was in town this week and we got...

John Visconti was in town this week and we got together to do some tuning on the car. Wow, what a difference after John was able to do the car in person. John is a very dedicated and meticulous...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-10-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
Updated external wastegate

Thought I'd show a picture of the updated external wastegate. Hopefully Dyno this weekend.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-25-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
Here's a video of the FRS rear turbo. ...

Here's a video of the FRS rear turbo.

http://youtu.be/VPGYVII-R9I

Hope this works for everyone.

:burnrubber:
Forum: Forced Induction 09-21-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
My motivation is that I have had people steel my...

My motivation is that I have had people steel my ideas so I know how it feels. So I thought if I ever want to become a vender or build kits for sale that I would rather have them on my side instead...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-16-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,333
Posted By Roadstercycle
DIY Cup Holder Relocate

Ever since I got my FRS I've hated the cup holder location. I really would like an armrest there, but then I would have no cup holder. So after my rear turbo install I thought I'd tackle an even...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-15-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
Just as an update. Have not done any dyno runs...

Just as an update. Have not done any dyno runs yet, no video yet either just busy with a lots of things is my only excuse. I did buy a STS license but it is not a STS system. I design and build all...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-12-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
Just remember the STS kit needs a lot of extras...

Just remember the STS kit needs a lot of extras and has an oil cooled turbo which means running oil lines.
Forum: Southern California 09-09-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 27,128
Posted By Roadstercycle
The car is running really strong now. John has...

The car is running really strong now. John has done a terrific job dialing it in. Next I'll be taking it to a Dyno to see where we ended up. Really feels good, great acceleration and no torque dip....
Forum: Southern California 09-07-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 74,306
Posted By Roadstercycle
I'll be there, bringing the first FRS rear...

I'll be there, bringing the first FRS rear mounted turbo car. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-04-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
I am checking into dyno shops now.

I am checking into dyno shops now.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-04-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
Just to clear up an issue that may be confusing a...

Just to clear up an issue that may be confusing a few people about the water cooling of the turbo. The turbo I'm running is a Comp-turbo oil-less type. It has very expensive ceramic bearings that are...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-03-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
I'm not looking to infringe on his, their,...

I'm not looking to infringe on his, their, whomever patents. I would think that a reasonable license fee for an install would be something that could be done. The worse thing I see today is that you...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-03-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
It says Have Fun / Hurt None. Which translated...

It says Have Fun / Hurt None. Which translated means, have all the fun you want but don't hurt anyone doing it.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-02-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 84,116
Posted By Roadstercycle
FRS Rear Turbo

Just finished doing my rear turbo project on the FRS. Trying to be as inconspicuous as possible for the California crowd. I'm using a comp turbo oil-less with water cooling. The little extra lines...
Forum: Southern California 08-29-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 27,128
Posted By Roadstercycle
Smog won't be needed for 5 to 6 years on a new...

Smog won't be needed for 5 to 6 years on a new car. Then it's a couple hours to revert back to stock.
Forum: Southern California 08-29-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 27,128
Posted By Roadstercycle
Comp turbo oil-less, water cooled with packed...

Comp turbo oil-less, water cooled with packed ceramic bearings. I don't want to give away the size yet until I know this setup is perfect for this. Don't want any confusion if I tweak it a bit.
Forum: Southern California 08-29-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 27,128
Posted By Roadstercycle
As far as stealth I wish I could be more stealth...

As far as stealth I wish I could be more stealth but other than blacked out piping that's about it. The biggest thing is the Cat ticket you don't want to get a $2500 ticket. The rest is a fix it...
Forum: Southern California 08-29-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 27,128
Posted By Roadstercycle
It won't be the DMV, it would be a Highway patrol...

It won't be the DMV, it would be a Highway patrol and only if they have a reason, drag racing, being stupid, etc. The black piping will be better under the hood, I have bought as many different...
Forum: Southern California 08-29-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 27,128
Posted By Roadstercycle
Actually there will be 2 matching exhausts tips...

Actually there will be 2 matching exhausts tips in the next couple days. The filter will have what I call the K&N sock over it. It will also have a complete splash shield as already mentioned. I just...
Forum: Southern California 08-29-2012, 01:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 27,128
Posted By Roadstercycle
California sleeper turbo - Visconti tuned

OK guys here's my sleeper turbo for us California guy's. I kept the Cat since it's a $2500.00 fine for removal , so I designed a rear turbo that's kinda steath for those of us in California. It can...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-04-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,833
Posted By Roadstercycle
Hi, its a little electronic pendalum in the...

Hi, its a little electronic pendalum in the shifter mechanism. I believe its a reverse lock out. You can take the shift boot off and watch it work. Drove me crazy, could not see anything while...
Forum: Southern California 08-03-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 74,306
Posted By Roadstercycle
Going to miss tonight, I'm bummed, but next...

Going to miss tonight, I'm bummed, but next month maybe a little Turbo action for everyone to check out.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-01-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3,109
Views: 1,274,251
Posted By Roadstercycle
Don't worry California guys about adding a turbo....

Don't worry California guys about adding a turbo. If you notice the CHP are cracking down on after market parts, but take a look at the cars they are busting. These cars are not clean nice looking...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-25-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2,515
Views: 998,579
Posted By Roadstercycle
Don, this has been an exciting project and you...

Don, this has been an exciting project and you have done an excellent job with the design, engineering and execution. The only thing I see happened is that you let the cat out of the bag too early....
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