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Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
10-29-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,917
Posted By Blow Torch

Is this the T6? I have looked for T6 15-40 and...

Is this the T6?
I have looked for T6 15-40 and cant seem to find anywhere local:willy:
Forum: C5 Tech
08-28-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,477
Posted By Blow Torch

I'm referring to the intake manifold. (sits...

I'm referring to the intake manifold. (sits between the heads) I don't feel the FAST justifies the price on a basically stock engine. Need H/C to use the increased flow.
If you have to pull the...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-27-2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,477
Posted By Blow Torch

If you leave the cats, I don't think the headers...

If you leave the cats, I don't think the headers will be too loud, but be a GREAT power producer. It will be difficult to get to 400 with bolt-ons without LTs. The magnaflows are deep but not very...
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
08-27-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,129
Posted By Blow Torch

Need to check to make sure the PCM is plugged in...

Need to check to make sure the PCM is plugged in correctly (no bent prongs) and if all is ok, contact the guy that tuned it.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-06-2016, 07:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By Blow Torch

Don't forget to install the starter while the...

Don't forget to install the starter while the headers are still "loose". One they are tightened on the head, you will not be able to get the starter in.:ack:
Forum: C5 Tech
08-05-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,184
Posted By Blow Torch

Best Bang :thumbs: 3:42and TC ($1200 parts,...

Best Bang :thumbs:
3:42and TC ($1200 parts, $600 (?) labor (done at the same time)-$1800

Headers - $850 parts, $0 labor - $850

2001+ Intake - $300 parts, $0 labor - $300

Vararam - $250-$350...
Forum: Performance Results
07-30-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,889
Posted By Blow Torch

Those are some great #s on 241 heads Scott!! ...

Those are some great #s on 241 heads Scott!!
Those are just as good as some cars with 243 heads and manuals!
Got to love those Tick cams!!:rofl:
Forum: C5 Tech
07-30-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By Blow Torch

First, I think your times should be better with...

First, I think your times should be better with that set up. WIth that motor in A4, you should be low 11s with any decent traction.
As far as N20, I ran a 150hp kit (added 148rwhp) for a few years...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-30-2016, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,081
Posted By Blow Torch

Follow Bills instruction. HE can get you up and...

Follow Bills instruction. HE can get you up and running!!!
Forum: C5 General
07-30-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,203
Posted By Blow Torch

Lots of different opinions, but I wouldn't bother...

Lots of different opinions, but I wouldn't bother with any of them.

You rarely hear of GM coil packs giving any issues (knock on wood)
Water pumps can last 150,000 miles, and when they go,...
Forum: C5 General
07-30-2016, 07:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,333
Posted By Blow Torch

Guess I'm in the minority. I don't care for the...

Guess I'm in the minority. I don't care for the "bolt on" look on a C5 because they are soooo smooth and have such great lines.
If strickly for racing, and they serve a purpose, no issue, but they...
Forum: C5 General
07-29-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,373
Posted By Blow Torch

Had to replace mine last year. Not too hard if...

Had to replace mine last year. Not too hard if you have it on a lift; much tougher on your back
Forum: C5 General
07-29-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By Blow Torch

X2 I have seen Cats (for whatever reason)...

X2
I have seen Cats (for whatever reason) become so clogged that the cars would barely run or move when you try to accelerate.
Forum: C5 General
07-29-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,421
Posted By Blow Torch

My wife and I both had a C5 and Miata each for...

My wife and I both had a C5 and Miata each for several years. Both were modded slightly and mine was supercharged.
I enjoyed the Miata, but both bottom line, the Miatas are both gone now, and we...
Forum: C5 General
07-29-2016, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By Blow Torch

I don't think you will sell it :lol: It was one...

I don't think you will sell it :lol:
It was one of my first mods and definitely one of the best "bang for buck" mods for me :yesnod:
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
07-29-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,559
Posted By Blow Torch

They can be frustrating at times. I had to be...

They can be frustrating at times. I had to be "convinced" not to sell mine several times when issues keep popping up
Replace trans twice
Newer style PCM wouldn't run
Tuning issues that NO ONE...
Forum: C5 General
07-26-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,502
Posted By Blow Torch

When I was running a stock LS1, whether slightly...

When I was running a stock LS1, whether slightly modded, H/C or blower, I changed oil around 4000 miles and never had to add any, and was still at the full mark.
Ive read about guys (especially...
Forum: Performance Results
07-26-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,619
Posted By Blow Torch

A little cooler weather and a prepped track and...

A little cooler weather and a prepped track and you will hit 10s again :rock:
What rear tires are you running?
Forum: Performance Results
07-25-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,266
Posted By Blow Torch

550rwhp with a mild cam is insane.... I need to...

550rwhp with a mild cam is insane....
I need to try that dyno.
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
07-24-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,118
Posted By Blow Torch

Not fully grasping exactly what you are asking,...

Not fully grasping exactly what you are asking, but yes, you can control pretty much everything the trans does, including when (per TPS%) it shifts into each gear, and where the TQ locks up. You can...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-18-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,210
Posted By Blow Torch

When/If you decide to go to a 3:42 rear, if you...

When/If you decide to go to a 3:42 rear, if you don't swap out the TC at the same time you WILL be sorry. :yesnod:
A higher stall convertor will be night and day acceleration difference at any speed...
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
07-17-2016, 07:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,602
Posted By Blow Torch

Yes; Unless someone changed the design.:lol: My...

Yes; Unless someone changed the design.:lol:
My blower set up would not fit under my stock hood.
Forum: Performance Results
07-14-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,851
Posted By Blow Torch

I didn't catch whether it was a manual or A4 A4...

I didn't catch whether it was a manual or A4
A4 - 375-385rwhp
Manual - 390-410
If its a A4, put 3:42 and stall and make it like night and day!! (still cruise great)
You need a good tune in it....
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
07-09-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,604
Posted By Blow Torch

I respect the work you guys do, and am sure your...

I respect the work you guys do, and am sure your mail order tunes are some of the best out there because of your extensive experience, but without actually logging the car to see EXACTLY what it...
Forum: C5 Scan & Tune
07-09-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,558
Posted By Blow Torch

:iagree: If you've already had a "street...

:iagree:

If you've already had a "street tune" they've proably gotten the low hanging fruit (timing, TQ mang., etc) and the headers would not, in my opinion, justify a tune.
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