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Forum: Tuning 11-07-2011, 12:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,469
Posted By Methodical4u
a custom tune is always better... a canned tune...

a custom tune is always better... a canned tune is ok, i'm not to sure how it responds to mods however.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-07-2011, 12:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,633
Posted By Methodical4u
yep, amsoil SS0 0w30 here too... used in my last...

yep, amsoil SS0 0w30 here too... used in my last 3 cars. It cooled my oil temps down in my Z by about 10-15 degrees. Now that it's cooled down I have yet to go over 200 degrees under normal driving...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-06-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,783
Posted By Methodical4u
ohhhh, yeah... that looks pricey lol.

ohhhh, yeah... that looks pricey lol.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-06-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,783
Posted By Methodical4u
I got an error message... i've been looking into...

I got an error message... i've been looking into the meth injection for a while now myself.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-06-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,783
Posted By Methodical4u
what the hell is an IBT?

what the hell is an IBT?
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-06-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,783
Posted By Methodical4u
Right... that's my point... it's really not worth...

Right... that's my point... it's really not worth all of the hassle. However, I have heard people say they have gotten better mileage which might make it worth it if you were willing to keep it for...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-06-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,783
Posted By Methodical4u
There are a lot of people who will tell you...

There are a lot of people who will tell you methanol injection on an NA motor isn't going to do a whole lot... i've done a lot of looking into it myself.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-06-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,783
Posted By Methodical4u
so any idea on how to get more air?

so any idea on how to get more air?
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 11-06-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,993
Posted By Methodical4u
You could likely polish the scratches out... but...

You could likely polish the scratches out... but I don't know how thick the resin is... Tony would have to chime in on that.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-06-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,783
Posted By Methodical4u
good post... very informative. I started this...

good post... very informative. I started this thread because it seems like the exhaust/intake part of our engines is pretty well maxed out, so perhaps we could look to fuel to somehow add more power....
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-06-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,783
Posted By Methodical4u
so back to my other question... since the VVEL...

so back to my other question... since the VVEL cannot be changed, can the timing of the engine still be changed? Basically i'm saying... if I wanted to run race gas for a run down the 1/4 and I...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-06-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,783
Posted By Methodical4u
ok, well what about the VVEL? Can the Z's timing...

ok, well what about the VVEL? Can the Z's timing even be adjusted because of that? How much NA power could be had by running 100 or more octane?
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-06-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,783
Posted By Methodical4u
Let's talk octane...

Admittedly, I am not a gearhead or anything really even close. I know a little about engines, how they work... just basic stuff.

Obviously when a person goes to the track, some will run race gas,...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 11-05-2011, 03:05 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,389
Posted By Methodical4u
i'm actually curious about this, as I had...

i'm actually curious about this, as I had considered getting a set, but if i'm going to need a tune right away then it's probably better that I hold off until I get more money together.
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 11-05-2011, 02:33 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,389
Posted By Methodical4u
you would think so... colder air is what usually...

you would think so... colder air is what usually equates to more power ... i've always heard anyway.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-03-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,418
Posted By Methodical4u
and is there any reason this thread even needs to...

and is there any reason this thread even needs to continue? He's already been told that what he is trying to do cannot be done... this isn't the Fast and the Furious.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-03-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,418
Posted By Methodical4u
lol, so this guy is going to go in with his...

lol, so this guy is going to go in with his technical information, along with someone who can be deemed as a car expert. plead his case that based on his ECU papers said he was doing "this fast"...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 11-03-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 987
Posted By Methodical4u
nevermind... I found it.

nevermind... I found it.
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 11-03-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 987
Posted By Methodical4u
Technical question...

Hey all... i'm just wondering... our cars use a maf sensor correct? Is that the same thing as a mass air flow sensor?

I wanted to know if it is voltage or frequency based and if anyone happens to...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 11-03-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,389
Posted By Methodical4u
honestly, if the car is slower is must be an...

honestly, if the car is slower is must be an install or tune issue. There is just no way a car getting colder air would not produce more power. OP, did you make sure the sensors are all plugged in...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 11-03-2011, 02:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,970
Posted By Methodical4u
from what I recall... they resulted in zero...

from what I recall... they resulted in zero gains. The dyno chart for Stillen's headers are on here somewhere.
Forum: Sports 11-02-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,596
Posted By Methodical4u
I recall watching a show years and years ago...

I recall watching a show years and years ago about the black box Indy Cars use... this was of course during the time that Emerson Fitapaldi, Mears, Unser Jr., etc were all still racing. Emerson got...
Forum: Sports 11-02-2011, 11:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,596
Posted By Methodical4u
Yeah, a shame that not all of the barriers at WG...

Yeah, a shame that not all of the barriers at WG are SAFER... they really need to take a look at that track. I've never seen such an impact I don't really. Maybe Jimmy Johnson's crash there when he...
Forum: Sports 11-02-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,596
Posted By Methodical4u
a lot to be said for that... even if the guy is...

a lot to be said for that... even if the guy is rich already since a lot of the rich are the most greedy it seems.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-02-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,418
Posted By Methodical4u
if he hasn't had one in four years then he could...

if he hasn't had one in four years then he could get pbj... you never said exactly how fast this "friend" was going in YOUR car either.
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