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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-21-2010, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,412
Posted By KEVTEX
Automatic transmissions are rated by the maximum...

Automatic transmissions are rated by the maximum torque they can handle. The 7AT in the FX50 can transfer 369 lbft of torque. While the two transmissions are not exactly the same, I would expect our...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-18-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,381
Posted By KEVTEX
1. I want the 7AT to upshift quickly when I get...

1. I want the 7AT to upshift quickly when I get off the gas instead of lingering in too low a gear.
2. Blue dash and gauge lights
3. A 4.5L V6 engine with forged internals
Forum: Exterior & Interior 03-18-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,677
Posted By KEVTEX
Used the cruise control and it honked! Thought I...

Used the cruise control and it honked! Thought I was doing something wrong.
Forum: Texas 03-18-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,961
Posted By KEVTEX
The last time I raced at HRP was in the 80's. I...

The last time I raced at HRP was in the 80's. I had to wear a three layer quilted fire suit, gloves, a neck collar and wrist straps. Houston is just too hot to be wearing all that gear for 8 seconds...
Forum: Texas 03-17-2010, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,961
Posted By KEVTEX
On their Friday street nights, do they require...

On their Friday street nights, do they require current helmet certification or can you use an older helmet? Both of my helmets are snell M85.
Other than a catch can on the radiator overflow, do they...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 03-13-2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 56,118
Posted By KEVTEX
Just finished installing Berk exhaust(already had...

Just finished installing Berk exhaust(already had HFC's). Easy one man job if you just bolt it in place, but helper is required to perfectly align each point of connection. I managed to get the wife...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 03-12-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 56,118
Posted By KEVTEX
My exhaust arrived today well packed and in good...

My exhaust arrived today well packed and in good shape. Weighing the pieces without the packaging I got the following numbers.
muffler section 32.2lbs
y section 12.2lbs
resonators 8.8lbs each...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 03-10-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,282
Posted By KEVTEX
Stock exhaust with HFC is a pretty good...

Stock exhaust with HFC is a pretty good combination. We have had a few people go back to stock exhaust+HFC after trying a CBE.
Forum: Group Buys 03-09-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 592
Views: 74,777
Posted By KEVTEX
From the pictures, it looks like you could bend...

From the pictures, it looks like you could bend the bar that fits into the rear hanger to vertically align the tips. The horizontal spacing looks good.
Forum: Texas 03-08-2010, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,324
Posted By KEVTEX
Anyone coming with their new Berk CBE installed?

Anyone coming with their new Berk CBE installed?
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 03-08-2010, 12:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,808
Posted By KEVTEX
Autozone will check codes for free, but they...

Autozone will check codes for free, but they won't clear codes.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-07-2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,796
Posted By KEVTEX
The water will puddle on the floor behind the...

The water will puddle on the floor behind the seats. Get your hands on a carpet cleaner that has a strong suction to pull as much moisture as possible from the carpet and other areas. Then do the...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-05-2010, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,758
Posted By KEVTEX
180 before I accelerate hard. With the...

180 before I accelerate hard.
With the thermostats, the path to the oil cooler is always 100% open. It is the direct path through the filter that closes as the temperature increases, forcing more...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 03-04-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 56,118
Posted By KEVTEX
If I recall from the weight reduction thread,...

If I recall from the weight reduction thread, Stillen CBE shipping weight was 90 lbs. So 86lbs shipping weight on Berk's CBE might not be so bad. Hopefully they are well crated to prevent any damage...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 02-27-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1,014
Views: 423,151
Posted By KEVTEX
Shot taken from another car moving at the same...

Shot taken from another car moving at the same speed with enough shutter duration to blur the wheel spokes?
Forum: Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) 02-25-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,958
Posted By KEVTEX
Custom trailer hitch for the Z or 4 door Jeep for...

Custom trailer hitch for the Z or 4 door Jeep for wife, problem solved.
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 02-25-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,685
Posted By KEVTEX
The available reviews on laser jammers were...

The available reviews on laser jammers were favorable on the Blinder 27. I don't have any way to tell how well they work. Cops won't get a reading of the speed.
The Cobb tubes looked like they would...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 02-24-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,685
Posted By KEVTEX
There is not much to look at with the Cobb...

There is not much to look at with the Cobb silicone tubes as they are just round tubes that replace the factory corrugated ones. The fang block off plates were removed to make room for Blinder 27...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 02-23-2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,685
Posted By KEVTEX
I monitor my IAT's all the time. Mine run 6 to 8...

I monitor my IAT's all the time. Mine run 6 to 8 degrees above ambient when cruising. I have stock intake boxes, Cobb silicone tubes, the fangs opened up and no ducting. The stock configuration is...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-23-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,396
Views: 222,277
Posted By KEVTEX
Our Friday night drags cost $20 to enter. That is...

Our Friday night drags cost $20 to enter. That is cheaper and more fun than a dyno pull. The trap speed is what tells you the cars power level with the ET reflecting driver skill and available...
Forum: Member's 370Z Gallery 02-23-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 111,667
Posted By KEVTEX
If excess pressure build up from the flow...

If excess pressure build up from the flow restriction of the cooler is part of the problem, then you could relieve some pressure by drilling a hole through the Mocal adapter. This would let some oil...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-19-2010, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,396
Views: 222,277
Posted By KEVTEX
Yes, we know sc's have higher internal parasitic...

Yes, we know sc's have higher internal parasitic losses than turbo's. The majority of the power drawn from the engine is used to to compress the air, not toovercome parasitic losses.
None of this...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-19-2010, 08:19 AM
Replies: 1,396
Views: 222,277
Posted By KEVTEX
With a turbo, the engine has to work harder to...

With a turbo, the engine has to work harder to get the exhaust out because of the increased back pressure the turbo provides. The same amount of extra work is required if you take the power from a...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-18-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 1,396
Views: 222,277
Posted By KEVTEX
There is no free energy. All of the power...

There is no free energy. All of the power required to spin a turbine and compress inlet air comes from the engine. Belt driven off of the crank or back pressure on the exhaust stroke, the power...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-18-2010, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1,396
Views: 222,277
Posted By KEVTEX
Intake piping size will affect efficiency. 5psi...

Intake piping size will affect efficiency. 5psi at the intake manifold will produce the same power when delivered through a 1/2 inch pipe as it would with a three inch pipe. The system using the 1/2...
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