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    Remark from Ford GT chief program engineer...

    I've seen a couple GT40's and the car looks sweet. If I were getting a new car I'd jump with the GT40. If the 03 Viper were as nice as the GTS's then it'd be a tough choice but none of the new Vipers I've seen have the look that makes me say "I've gotta have that car!". I suspect that some of...
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    Viper World, I too need your support for the Ultimate Street Car Challenge!

    Not all people with an import in one of their garage bays are ricers. Plus I think even the young kids have respect for Vipers too. One thing I've noticed is that when my wife's Supra is parked next to the GTS the older people go to the Viper first and then the Supra. The younger people go to...
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    Your HP after exhaust mods

    It always amazed me that everyone spends roughly $3000 for 30 to 50rwhp over stock. The stock system seem pretty good and the $3000 could be used to get a supercharger system which would give about 150rwhp to 200rwhp or more.
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    Top Five mods which would they be?

    1. Supercharger kit with air filter (I haven't seen any big gains for header, exhaust or smooth tubes mods) 2. ECU replacement like AEM, Haltech, Motec. (Vec I/II seem to work but not enough toys in them) 3. Competition Tires (Victoracers, A032R's so I can put the power down) 4. Adjustable...
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    Kumho, Cats, and cruddy Dyno reflection.....

    Guys, If you have concerns about the speed rating of the Kumho Ecsta V700's you can get the Kumho Victoracer V700's. Both have about the same characteristics. The Victoracers don't come in sizes above 17inch rims but the Victoracers do have a Z rating unless you are getting them in Honda...
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    HELP !! I don't want to get my doors blown off by a '03 Cobra this weekend !!

    Re: HELP !! I don\'t want to get my doors blown off by a \'03 Cobra this weekend !! Dan, I just wanted to say hat's off to you for showing up and running against someone that you didn't think you could beat. There are a lot of guys that wouldn't have the balls to show up and race someone...
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    My first post, 407WHP...

    Actually the "automotive knowledge" approach was not to show off but a smoke screen to get the other person to prove they new what they were talking about by providing the data I was looking for. The only person I have to try and impress is G-O-D. Everything else will work itself out. Since...
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    My first post, 407WHP...

    Aslan, I read your post and still can't see why you even posted. The issue was dead and I found out what I needed to know. You obviously didn't read between the lines to see what my actual questions were. The info you posted is basic knowledge as you know. Regardless if you go to the persons...
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    Water Wetter-Bad for engine???

    Sean, Thanks for the info. I'll try mixing my fluids differently to see if I get a change in temps.
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    Water Wetter-Bad for engine???

    p.s. We started using Water Wetter on the racecars about 10 years ago and I recall that we did see a 3 degree drop in water temps on a test day. Sean, I'm curious. What exactly do you mean when you say your water temps dropped 3deg.? Are you saying one day your ran regular coolant and then...
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    Water Wetter-Bad for engine???

    I'll just throw in my 2cents on this. The waterwetter does not alter the boiling or freezing point but increases the heat transfer rate. Thus they claim the heat more easily/quickly transfers from your block, to the coolant, and from the coolant to the turbulent air flowing through the radiator...
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    questions regarding compression ratios and turbos..

    Motor City Mad Man With your VEC, Hi-Flow Cats, Headers, Exhaust and Lightened Flywheel you have a pretty good shot. If that doesn't do it then a set of cam gears or tires stickier than the Pilots should get you kicked out for not having a roll cage. I should probably try some sticky tires too...
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    questions regarding compression ratios and turbos..

    Eddie, This is another one of those questions where it depends on what you plan on doing with the car. Lowering compression will allow higher boost and the potential to make more peak power and more top end power. Fuel economy for street driving will go down. Raising the compression will...
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    My new Kumho tires offer great traction

    ****Whats up with people mixing different types of tires(front and rear) ? I was under the impression that you NEVER mix different types of tires,they should all be the same brand. **** The main reason not to mix tires is for limited slip differentials. The two brands of tire are usually not...
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    My new Kumho tires offer great traction

    I have only used the Kumho autox tires on the rear because they are so soft that they pick up pebbles and send them flying. I was concerned that if I had them in front I'd end up with small paint chips on the sides of the car. Also be carefull as they wear down. They will suddenly not be...
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    My first post, 407WHP...

    Thanks for the information! You didn't get as detailed as I had hoped but I can respect a person for holding out on some secrets. That's too bad about the boost controller. If you're getting 12.2sec, 116mph with 1.8 60fts and only 15psi you'll be hitting 11's for sure with 20psi. Having a...
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    Test-drove Sean Roe's new supercharged GTS!

    Re: Test-drove Sean Roe\'s new supercharged GTS! Sean, I can't tell from the picture. Looking at the engine compartment will there be space for us to pipe in a small intercooler? I'm thinking ahead for things I could do if a friend gets the same mods I do. If there's space I could install a...
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    Had Roe Hi-flow cats installed today!!

    Ben, Thanks for the graph! Wow, it looks like you gained almost 25ftlb in some areas. It definitely looks like a good mod! MotorCity Madman, If you get the 15rwhp at the hp peak and get the gains he got everywhere else there's no way you should be disappointed. The area under the curve is...
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    Had Roe Hi-flow cats installed today!!

    >>>>>Previous experience shows stock cats --> high-flow cats >>>>>nets ~7 RWHP & ~10 RWTQ on a car with headers & exhaust. Ben, I was hoping it would be like 15rwhp at the hp peak and maybe even more at other RPMS. Do you think you may have gotten less of a...
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    My first post, 407WHP...

    You sound slightly defensive. I don't know very much about your car but I have in depth knowledge about how cars work. For example I know the frontal surface area of the intercooler is the significant metric and thickness doesn't lower temps nearly as well. We both can agree I don't know much...
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    My first post, 407WHP...

    I have some questions. You got 407whp, 21psi no NOS and pump gas on an AWD Talon. What is the name of the shop you dynoed at? I didn't know of any 4WD dynos in the Toronto area. If you converted to 2wd for the dyno then with the extra drivetrain loss of 4wd you probably lost another 7% to...
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    180 thermostat

    Be cautious when installing cooler thermostats on modern engines. The ECU has different fuel maps for warm up and for standard operating temperature. If the engine does not reach a designated temp (which is called out in the ECU's algorithm) the ECU stays in the warm-up mode fuel maps...
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    Hi Flow Cats and Loss of Low End Torque

    If you need help installing anything let me know. If I help out I won't mind getting spanked as much. ps (Don't forget the dynosheets I need.)
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    Gear Ratios

    Thanks!
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    Gear Ratios

    I'm trying to do the calculations to find the shift points for a 1996GTS from dyno numbers. Unfortunately I don't have the gear ratios for calculating the RPM after shifting and for calculating the torque multiplier values. Would someone please provide me with the gear ratio for each gear or a...

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