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Forum: Forced Induction 09-16-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,718
Posted By Amputechture
No problem, thanks for sharing all of that. I...

No problem, thanks for sharing all of that. I deal with Tampa traffic on the reg, definitely not the clutch for me considering. My Exedy S1 has started to slip, so I've been having to drive her on...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-10-2022, 04:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,743
Posted By Amputechture
Is there a trick or something I’m missing on how...

Is there a trick or something I’m missing on how to loosen the 4 t-35 bolts on the camber plates?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-02-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,850
Posted By Amputechture
Right on, ordered a set of ss1s earlier.

Right on, ordered a set of ss1s earlier.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-27-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 35,043
Posted By Amputechture
Any thought on RSR vs RCE SS1? Want to start...

Any thought on RSR vs RCE SS1? Want to start experimenting with adjusting a bit, car will be 100% street driven. Want something back and joint friendly and I've narrowed it down to these two. Most of...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-27-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,850
Posted By Amputechture
This is the first I've seen RSR spoken of as low...

This is the first I've seen RSR spoken of as low end and uncomfortable...I was actually under the impression they had the reputation of having one of the softer rides due to their rubber inserts?...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-24-2022, 09:30 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 59,289
Posted By Amputechture
Are you sure catbacks are a bottleneck at those...

Are you sure catbacks are a bottleneck at those levels? I'm almost positive I have heard LJ from full blown say that they made well beyond 400 on the stock catback.

Another dead quiet option to...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-23-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,718
Posted By Amputechture
How are you liking it? My Exedy S1 is holding up...

How are you liking it? My Exedy S1 is holding up to my new flex fuel setup, but I'm fully anticipating having to upgrade soon...McCleod seems intriguing.
Forum: Forced Induction 01-13-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,179
Posted By Amputechture
I am not sure if having the cooler plumbed after...

I am not sure if having the cooler plumbed after the turbo is better suited than pre-turbo...I just plumbed mine identical to two people I spoke with on different FB groups that had successfully done...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-13-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,179
Posted By Amputechture
I have the same setup, if you are still stuck on...

I have the same setup, if you are still stuck on this PM me with your email or contact info and I can try and send you a video or some pictures of how I have mine plumbed. But the long and short of...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-10-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 483,717
Posted By Amputechture
T3

T3
Forum: Forced Induction 11-26-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 483,717
Posted By Amputechture
The fitting that goes to/from the turbo should...

The fitting that goes to/from the turbo should swivel. You said earlier you are having to twist the hose....so I'm envisioning you are attempting this with the barb end at a fixed position.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-08-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,429
Posted By Amputechture
You have a built FA20, and your budget for forced...

You have a built FA20, and your budget for forced induction is $5,000?
Forum: Forced Induction 11-08-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 483,717
Posted By Amputechture
No I plumbed into the throttle body. Not sure why...

No I plumbed into the throttle body. Not sure why it would be better to go from the back of the block....that's just harder to do and harder to diagnose/fix in the event a leak springs. Worth...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-06-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 483,717
Posted By Amputechture
If you'd like I can take a video of how I've got...

If you'd like I can take a video of how I've got my coolant and solenoid lines setup.
Forum: Forced Induction 10-25-2019, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 483,717
Posted By Amputechture
I would highly, highly, implore you to spend the...

I would highly, highly, implore you to spend the few extra hundred dollars and use ECUTEK as your engine management solution. And believe me, this is coming from someone who is in no way shape or...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-23-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,215
Posted By Amputechture
Replaced the old journal bearing precision for a...

Replaced the old journal bearing precision for a GT2860RS. Loving it.

https://ibb.co/0nsmX0b

https://ibb.co/C790TT8

https://ibb.co/PQ3Pppy
Forum: Forced Induction 10-23-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 483,717
Posted By Amputechture
Swapped the old JB precision 4854 for a disco...

Swapped the old JB precision 4854 for a disco this past weekend. Man oh man, what an incredible improvement in response and low end power. For deliberating opting for a BB it is worth every penny and...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-01-2019, 09:26 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 101,991
Posted By Amputechture
I don't have any straight section....the...

I don't have any straight section....the "straightest" section would be right up by the throttle plate which is not ideal either because the valve motion will cause turbulence. I'm considering just...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-01-2019, 09:19 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 101,991
Posted By Amputechture
I hear you man, it's a daunting task to throw...

I hear you man, it's a daunting task to throw more variables into the mix. I've been through the gauntlet with this car myself. For the most part, I know how to 'drive around' my areas that buck and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-01-2019, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,264
Posted By Amputechture
I second an Exedy stage 1. It feels like the...

I second an Exedy stage 1. It feels like the stocker but about 10 percent stiffer. Just enough to feel different, and know it actually does feel stiffer not just placebo effect. I am in the 250 WTQ...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-01-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 101,991
Posted By Amputechture
Bummer man, I have the original version of the...

Bummer man, I have the original version of the JDL auto kit. The MAF positioning is garbage...low speed driveability leaves much to be desired. Someone suggested putting a honeycomb air straightener...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-17-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 483,717
Posted By Amputechture
Wish I could help you there....I am not 100%...

Wish I could help you there....I am not 100% certain as I have a version 1 kit. If you watch Ian Barton's installation video on YT, he ran into the same issue and found an alternative way to mount...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-16-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 483,717
Posted By Amputechture
^What he said. At a certain point though, it's...

^What he said. At a certain point though, it's not knock resistance and exhaust gas temperatures you are fighting...it's sheer stress on the rods. From speaking with different FI 86 owners over the...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-10-2019, 03:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 934
Posted By Amputechture
Yes, you can use the intake manifold as a vacuum...

Yes, you can use the intake manifold as a vacuum source. You will have to use a hose adapter, probably multiple ones, to step down enough as the IM port is much much larger than the one on your BOV....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-05-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,289
Posted By Amputechture
I'd stay OEM. I have the JDL shroud, and have...

I'd stay OEM. I have the JDL shroud, and have plenty of clearance. With a pair of 909 cfm SPALs, OEM rad, and OEM water/oil cooler and roughly 70 water/30 coolant mix my coolant is always right...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-04-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,285
Posted By Amputechture
Both are good quality, both are customizable. The...

Both are good quality, both are customizable. The tune that comes with the FB kit is just meant to test for leaks and to drive to your tuner/starting point for an e-tune. You can opt for a no cut...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-28-2019, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 483,717
Posted By Amputechture
You are right about that, I'm just speaking about...

You are right about that, I'm just speaking about that from a cost/benefit perspective. It would be much easier and cost effective to run ethanol and safely make power in the mid 300s. Beyond that,...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance and Tools 08-27-2019, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,819
Posted By Amputechture
Still available?

Still available?
Forum: Forced Induction 08-27-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 483,717
Posted By Amputechture
Although lowering the compression ratio to stay...

Although lowering the compression ratio to stay at that power level would be retarded.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-27-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 483,717
Posted By Amputechture
Yes

Yes
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