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by Tony the Tiger
Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:59 am
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp
Replies: 747
Views: 126048

Re: Turbo Optra - CT12 Dyno Session Video

As far as the discussion related to intake manifold pressure vs exhaust manifold pressure I would like to make a few points. 1 ) The measurement technique used in this dyno video is flawed, a boost gauge is not an accurate measurement tool in this circumstance, the correct measurement tool is a wat...
by Tony the Tiger
Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:18 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: MSD Ignition Control & Suzuki Forenza Firing Order
Replies: 6
Views: 1080

You bought the wrong box.. the 6AL is meant for single driver ignition systems. If your car is running wasted spark, you will need an MSD DIS-2.

Time to put up the 6AL for sale!
by Tony the Tiger
Thu Apr 19, 2007 5:38 am
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Turbo Drama
Replies: 4
Views: 936

Are the charge pipes beaded? That would prevent future problems with charge pipes popping off :)
by Tony the Tiger
Thu Apr 19, 2007 5:35 am
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Nubira 2.2 Turbo 217 whp and 204 tq (graph posted)
Replies: 82
Views: 30574

There is a lot of math involved with calculating exact compression ratio... You can get a close estimate by using a good online calculator such as this one: http://www.csgnetwork.com/compcalc.html But it would be difficult to find the compressed gasket thickness. It's one of those things that should...
by Tony the Tiger
Thu Apr 19, 2007 5:06 am
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: the million dollar question
Replies: 5
Views: 1063

There are very little parasitic drag when the AC compressor pulley is not engaged under load... Removing the entire system though would net some nifty weight savings though 8) The other reason is to be able to run a lightweight crank pulley without the ribbing for the AC belt to shed weight. On the ...
by Tony the Tiger
Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:56 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Idiot question about catalyser
Replies: 3
Views: 482

Once the catalytic converter is clogged, it usually means each cell is pernamently clogged most of the time. Since the catalyst has already lost its ability to retain heat, it also has lost its ability to self clean and loosen itself from carbon build-ups. Even if the cat is entire clogged, it would...
by Tony the Tiger
Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:41 am
Forum: Member's Cars and specs
Topic: CHNDROSE: 05 Suzuki Reno S
Replies: 22
Views: 6527

The CF touches really give the car a lot more detail :)
by Tony the Tiger
Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:40 am
Forum: Member's Cars and specs
Topic: 03' Nubira, TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK
Replies: 11
Views: 3316

Now the looks, you need to back it up with the go... A supercharger is definitely the way to go :D
by Tony the Tiger
Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:38 am
Forum: Testing Forum
Topic: Sig test
Replies: 0
Views: 2458

Sig test

Testing sig :)