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11-17-2020, 09:14 AM
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Posted By Random84

Thanks! yes, I had intended to Greg and ask,...

Thanks! yes, I had intended to Greg and ask, since there are conspicuously no "one user picked up X.XXX HP with our new 112mm TB!" on the website. :D

As it turns out, I am at the limit of my...
11-17-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,079
Posted By Random84

This! Used cars come with other peoples'...

This!

Used cars come with other peoples' problems.

A spiking injector duty cycle could mean undersized injectors - or more likely that fuel rail pressure is dropping / the pumps can't keep...
11-11-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,136
Posted By Random84

My MAP sensor reads 233kPa when I give it full...

My MAP sensor reads 233kPa when I give it full beans - that's my "normal" reading. I'm showing my ignorance here, but although I'm pretty sure this blower comes with 3 MAP sensors in factory form,...
11-09-2020, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,136
Posted By Random84

Thats a good point- but I don't believe I have a...

Thats a good point- but I don't believe I have a pre-TB MAP sensor... just post-rotors. But I could be wrong so I will have to investigate.

Its a Kong 2650 so yes, it is ready to go for a 112.
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11-07-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,136
Posted By Random84

TVS2650: gains with a 112mm TB over the 102?

Any of you have experience swapping out your 102mm throttle body for a larger unit, such as the 112 from NW/Kong?

I have a 400" with AllPro heads, appropriately sized cam with a Kong2650 and...
11-07-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,772
Posted By Random84

Necro-thread bump. Billy@MTI Any updates on...

Necro-thread bump.

Billy@MTI Any updates on this testing? I am looking at the 112 for my Wagon.
09-03-2017, 03:12 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 22,468
Posted By Random84

beautiful! FWIW I did some extensive trunk...

beautiful!

FWIW I did some extensive trunk tank testing on my ctsv and found very little benefit to the tank - just a faster pump made all the difference. Obviously icing is the primary benefit...
Forum: Other Cars
09-03-2017, 01:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,967
Posted By Random84

Great! I *used* to belong there - until they...

Great! I *used* to belong there - until they banned me for an as-yet to be named reason. :rofl: Great bunch of guys and gals, but the moderation is... selective.

It's still an amazing...
Forum: Other Cars
09-02-2017, 09:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,967
Posted By Random84

Welcome to the club! I have a 13 Wagon that...

Welcome to the club! I have a 13 Wagon that gets comments just about every time I go out and about.

Ridiculously easy to mod. I'd suggest a Jokerz-ported blower with a ~2.5 upper pulley and...
Forum: Other Cars
09-02-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,038
Posted By Random84

I chose the wrong line of work. :( ...

I chose the wrong line of work. :(

Beautiful!
04-26-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,830
Posted By Random84

CTSV: 1.9 liter blower, very small cam ZR1: ...

CTSV: 1.9 liter blower, very small cam
ZR1: 2.3 liter blower IIRC? and slightly more aggressive cam

Otherwise same displacement, similar heads, 800-1000 pounds lighter, better intercooler...
04-26-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,376
Posted By Random84

I need to stop visiting the ZR1 section...

I need to stop visiting the ZR1 section...
04-26-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,732
Posted By Random84

A six year thread bump. Niiiiice. :D

A six year thread bump. Niiiiice. :D
04-26-2016, 10:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,313
Posted By Random84

If he just replaced the exhaust guides... yeah,...

If he just replaced the exhaust guides... yeah, you're not done.

Plenty of worn intake guide stories here and in the ZR1 forums - it just gets lost in the shuffle as the exhaust valves seem to go...
12-02-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,684
Posted By Random84

If I had $68K...

If I had $68K...
Forum: Other Cars
12-02-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,444
Posted By Random84

its cool - they know! :D

its cool - they know! :D
09-29-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,110
Posted By Random84

Wow. 615 miles, with $30-35k in...

Wow.


615 miles, with $30-35k in depreciation (trade in).... an expensive trophy for the first owner!
09-09-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,199
Posted By Random84

I appreciate the feedback, gentlemen. I also...

I appreciate the feedback, gentlemen.

I also wanted to clarify one thing: obviously on forced induction cars, our blowers are the primary source of heat production during aggressive driving and...
09-06-2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,199
Posted By Random84

My experience with Phenolic Spacers (lots of data inside):

I have a 650 RWHP "5-door ZR1." I was interested in the claims made for phenolic (nylon) intake manifold spacers typically advertised for both the ZR1 and CTS V platforms; so I purchased a set with...
08-28-2015, 11:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,262
Posted By Random84

Nice!

Nice!
07-26-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,996
Posted By Random84

Amazingly low mileage on that car! I miss my AO...

Amazingly low mileage on that car! I miss my AO M6 coupe... and my AO Z06... lol.
07-26-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,588
Posted By Random84

Nice! I wish I would have seen this style for my...

Nice! I wish I would have seen this style for my CTSV...
07-22-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,343
Posted By Random84

I'm doing a comparison specifically on these with...

I'm doing a comparison specifically on these with my 650 RWHP CTSV over the next few weeks, data logging IAT2 as well as blower and lid temps. I'll be sure to cross-post my findings.
07-17-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,694
Posted By Random84

If I made just a little bit more money... OP...

If I made just a little bit more money... OP best of luck with a fast sale, looks like a fantastic ZR1 at a great price.
06-07-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,313
Posted By Random84

That's sad. Any speculation on installer...

That's sad.

Any speculation on installer error vs "geometry?"

Your warnings were all initially about the hollow exhaust valves. But now that we know intake and exhaust guides are wearing -...
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