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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-13-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,359
Posted By Uplink
They do some interesting things with the full...

They do some interesting things with the full S1-S3 engines for FI, like oil jets to help cool the pistons.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,359
Posted By Uplink
It was kinda buried. If you go to hksusa.com...

It was kinda buried. If you go to hksusa.com under products / engine / camshafts then select the one for our cars you'll get this (which was run with their SC kit):...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 02:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,359
Posted By Uplink
Ok, mystery solved. So after a bit of digging...

Ok, mystery solved. So after a bit of digging around their site (they have still not responded to my e-mail) I was able to find some ballpark numbers indirectly. If you look at the page for the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 02:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,359
Posted By Uplink
It's ok, I didn't take the comments harshly and...

It's ok, I didn't take the comments harshly and wasn't being defensive. I knew those numbers are prohibitively high vs some other options before even delving into this. But you're right, I was...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 12:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,359
Posted By Uplink
For me, that's not a worthwhile enough gain for...

For me, that's not a worthwhile enough gain for the hassles and cost involved with doing a K-swap. Plus, I still don't like how they sound and I have to live with that every day. Several friends run...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-01-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,359
Posted By Uplink
That's a whole other discussion that (for the...

That's a whole other discussion that (for the most part) starts and ends with not being able to get my daily driver inspected (yay, NY). Past there, the lack of torque and the sound combined with the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-01-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,359
Posted By Uplink
The only difference is the HKS isn't a long...

The only difference is the HKS isn't a long block, it's a "complete engine". I take that to mean drop-in, connect existing air/fuel/water/electric connections and turn the key (plus break-in...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-01-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,359
Posted By Uplink
Also true. :laughabove:

Also true. :laughabove:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-01-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,359
Posted By Uplink
The thing I don't buy about this though is that...

The thing I don't buy about this though is that you can flip open a Jegs, Summit, or any number of performance catalogs and pretty much every available crate engine will have the HP/TQ specs. The...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-01-2023, 12:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,359
Posted By Uplink
HKS Engine Specs

Hey guys,


Does anyone know where/if there are hp/tq numbers or (god willing) dyno sheets for the HKS FA20 complete engines run NA? Ideally, I'm looking for info on the Step 3 top end one...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-12-2017, 11:05 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 367,016
Posted By Uplink
*raises hand* Why are those $2,400 on Seibon's...

*raises hand*
Why are those $2,400 on Seibon's site but $3,600 :eyebulge: on FT86SF?!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-28-2017, 12:53 AM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,136,355
Posted By Uplink
I contacted Ohlins USA at the info on their...

I contacted Ohlins USA at the info on their website:

Öhlins USA
703 South Grove Street, Suite C
Hendersonville, NC 28792
800.336.9029
info@ohlinsusa.com

Good guys that took the time to go...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-28-2017, 12:18 AM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,136,355
Posted By Uplink
http://www.evilatom.com/gallery2/d/1593-4/2007-08-...

http://www.evilatom.com/gallery2/d/1593-4/2007-08-04+Cruise+5.jpg

This guy must be haulin'! :lol::lol::lol:

(sorry, couldn't help it)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-24-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 97,318
Posted By Uplink
That's what these cars will look like if you lean...

That's what these cars will look like if you lean on them too hard. :lol:
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 04-04-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,768
Posted By Uplink
I was gonna say... It boggles my mind that people...

I was gonna say... It boggles my mind that people go Drag racing. From me, you're easily looking at a $200 day between gas, tolls, bridges, entry fees, god forbid you're towing the car... for maybe...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 04-04-2017, 12:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,768
Posted By Uplink
The issue is the event cost vs logistics....

The issue is the event cost vs logistics. Basically for AX, on the cheapest end you had places asking $1,200 to rent the pavement (not including insurance costs and porta-john rentals) while others...
Forum: Software Tuning 02-10-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,381
Posted By Uplink
It's one of the reasons I hate drive by wire...

It's one of the reasons I hate drive by wire systems. At least with a mechanical linkage there can be no doubt how far open the blade actually is.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-17-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,627
Posted By Uplink
It's all in the verbiage. Most companies will...

It's all in the verbiage. Most companies will only reimburse you up to 50 miles or to the nearest shop. The Premier that CSG Mike is talking about includes 1 200mi tow per year per person with a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-17-2016, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,627
Posted By Uplink
It is probably the independent contractors they...

It is probably the independent contractors they work with. I picked up the AAA Premier specifically because the 200mi tow gets me home from Poconos, LRP, Thompson, NJMP, and NY Safety Track should...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-17-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,627
Posted By Uplink
Excellent write-up and my feelings exactly. To...

Excellent write-up and my feelings exactly. To further illustrate the point, if anyone has been to Pole Position in Farmingdale, they have one of those crazy g-force simulators with WGI running....
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-31-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 61,914
Posted By Uplink
Exactly this. I track and daily my car with Mobil...

Exactly this. I track and daily my car with Mobil 1 Extreme (gold cap) 5w-30 during the summer and 0w-20 for the non-track/winter months which can be in the teens or single digit temps here. Like Mr....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-19-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,627
Posted By Uplink
Oh, my bad, I thought Euro was almost 2:1 to the...

Oh, my bad, I thought Euro was almost 2:1 to the dollar. Just checked and they're taking a beating 1.1:1. So yes, @~$180ea they are the normal price we'd pay here. :) Still limited to stock or way...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-19-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,627
Posted By Uplink
Wow, 17" sizes are horribly limited. 215 or 255...

Wow, 17" sizes are horribly limited. 215 or 255 only... and $350/ea at that! Pass. :(

Have you guys looked at the Rival S's? Half the price and can pull triple duty (track/ax/street). I'd say...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-01-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 108,242
Posted By Uplink
Nah, it really just depends on how you distribute...

Nah, it really just depends on how you distribute the weight. I carry my Track Box (http://tinyurl.com/zzoh7nx) on it loaded with a jack, 5qt oil, spare pads, assorted tools as well as my helmet and...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 06-08-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,969
Posted By Uplink
I was there on 5/2. Paddock wasn't paved, garages...

I was there on 5/2. Paddock wasn't paved, garages were up but it was dirt/gravel to get to them. Curbing was mostly in (no track out @ T9, pavement drop to dirt) but it's REALLY not meant to be used....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-08-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,627
Posted By Uplink
I'm 'a' Mike, does that count? :) So...

I'm 'a' Mike, does that count? :)


So everything Strat & Doc said with one caveat. What exactly are you looking to get out of the car? If you're just out to have fun, slap a set of 245/40-17's...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-31-2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 42,717
Posted By Uplink
You mean to pick up a stolen one with all the...

You mean to pick up a stolen one with all the mods already done? It is Detroit. :lol:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-31-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 42,717
Posted By Uplink
To further drive this point home, running in...

To further drive this point home, running in Instructor/A-Solo groups, my car is in it's second season of umpteen track days, is still on a bone stock suspension and can hang with some serious cars....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-31-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 42,717
Posted By Uplink
He's about an hour from MoSport. He's also the...

He's about an hour from MoSport. He's also the same distance to Watkins Glen as most Long Island / NJ people that go regularly. Calabogie too.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-27-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,627
Posted By Uplink
Thanks! I can't take credit for it, it's Dan,...

Thanks! I can't take credit for it, it's Dan, Matt and the crew from Boston. Really well thought out, right? Makes our job with student assessments and expectations really easy for both instructors...
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