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So the valve springs affect the VTC intake cams? (n/m)
Posted by
BigTDogg (MA)
on July 26, 2006 at 1:13 PM
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He's talking about the valve springs, not the VTC springs. (n/m)
posted by Dave N
on July 26, 2006 at 01:02 PM
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Seb's car vs Dee's car (CAN OF WORMS!)
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
09:21:41 07/26/06
Cliffs: "Dee has 3" parts."
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Kenny
09:26:26 07/26/06
Thanks for taking the time to give us some feedback, Greg.
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Ash's Z
09:42:14 07/26/06
No Worries.....It might be helpful if you could post a chart
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
10:39:37 07/26/06
Good suggestion! Here it is:
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Ash's Z
11:16:40 07/26/06
Thanks for posting that...........
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
15:02:18 07/26/06
Looking forward to seeing the results of your creations.
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Ash's Z
17:22:50 07/26/06
agreed
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aliaZ
10:07:02 07/26/06
I couldn't agree with you more.
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Ash's Z
10:17:24 07/26/06
But it's not about "7 PSI"
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bankruptedz
10:37:05 07/26/06
Re: But it's not about "7 PSI"
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Ash's Z
10:50:33 07/26/06
No but you are/will be trying to sell stuff
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bankruptedz
13:07:49 07/26/06
I do run a business that specializes in Z32 aftermarket
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Ash's Z
13:41:27 07/26/06
You must have missed the point
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bankruptedz
13:52:31 07/26/06
So you dont like how I have put it out there.
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Ash's Z
14:07:47 07/26/06
I guess were both confused
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bankruptedz
14:05:25 07/26/06
This may help >>
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Ash's Z
14:10:07 07/26/06
no no...Ash i get it my friend
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bankruptedz
14:11:50 07/26/06
also...
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aliaZ
10:41:31 07/26/06
Yes, it likely is making a difference.
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Ash's Z
10:56:57 07/26/06
yep (n/m)
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aliaZ
11:16:58 07/26/06
pics of modified stillen outlets
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aliaZ
10:33:24 07/26/06
Good to know - I posted a dyno comparison of Dee's setup
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Ash's Z
11:21:54 07/26/06
An interesting test you can run NOW off the dyno
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bankruptedz
10:15:08 07/26/06
We did that on Dee's car. The Stillen ICs had a ~3psi
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Ash's Z
10:20:52 07/26/06
ah...right
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bankruptedz
10:30:53 07/26/06
How do you suggest he determine the VE of the engine
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Ash's Z
10:58:15 07/26/06
what is VE short for? (n/m)
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moxie
11:38:04 07/26/06
volumetric efficientcy
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ZJeweler
11:50:04 07/26/06
heh, efficiency...
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Scotts94z32
12:43:40 07/26/06
Thanks, I think I'll do that...... (n/m)
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ZJeweler
16:53:26 07/26/06
Me don't know
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bankruptedz
12:41:05 07/26/06
I'm confused by why you would say that it is all about
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Ash's Z
14:31:32 07/26/06
Re: I'm confused by why you would say that it is all about
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bankruptedz
12:08:12 07/27/06
Agreed. :)
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Ash's Z
13:17:48 07/27/06
Question - if you read this
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bankruptedz
20:58:34 07/27/06
I am using the OEM 4-bolt .63 A/R turbine housings
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Ash's Z
10:15:24 07/28/06
I say take both to the dragstrip and show me the MPH. :-) (n/m)
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Arnel
12:06:39 07/26/06
There you go :) (n/m)
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Piranha(Omaha)
12:22:56 07/26/06
That's what i say.... (n/m)
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bankruptedz
12:37:23 07/26/06
As if that would minimize variables... ;-)
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Ash's Z
13:10:57 07/26/06
Thats what iam talking about. but unlikely (n/m)
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MikeVar82
15:52:08 07/26/06
Let's also not forget that I am running solid
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Seb (specialty-Z)
12:15:58 07/26/06
Why the switch then? (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
12:29:28 07/26/06
Well, having HD Valve Springs detoriorates
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Seb (specialty-Z)
12:47:40 07/26/06
That would explain why my gears leaked worse
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BigTDogg (MA)
12:52:49 07/26/06
He's talking about the valve springs, not the VTC springs. (n/m)
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Dave N
13:02:43 07/26/06
So the valve springs affect the VTC intake cams? (n/m) -
BigTDogg (MA)
13:13:30 07/26/06
Physics 101. More force is required to act against the
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Dave N
13:36:18 07/26/06
Makes sense, but I guess I should have phrased my
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BigTDogg (MA)
13:49:31 07/26/06
It should be noted that I didn't point and laugh in my reply
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Dave N
14:25:50 07/26/06
I know when you're pointing and laughing, no worries :) (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
15:07:44 07/26/06
No, the upgrade for the VTC springs is supposed to HELP,
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Z-Jay (Edmonton, AB)
15:02:51 07/26/06
There are a number of differences between the three
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Ash's Z
13:07:53 07/26/06
sig check
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aliaZ
13:52:36 07/26/06
seriously (n/m)
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Joe(NoVA)
15:06:15 07/26/06
sirusly (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
15:08:06 07/26/06
I'm lost.
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Ash's Z
17:17:24 07/26/06
I took it to mean it gets frustrating talking to a wall
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Joe(NoVA)
10:36:51 07/27/06
well
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aliaZ
12:15:33 07/27/06
Consider that we both understand what is going on here,
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Ash's Z
12:50:56 07/27/06
"Mental masterbation?"....No!
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I-xclr8
21:01:20 07/26/06
And even if we did it one variable at a time, you would have
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Ash's Z
11:09:54 07/27/06
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