390 wheel hp - getting there
Jun 15, 2003, 08:06 PM
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Alfriedesq
your "contributions" have been nothing but wild horsepower claims based on a that very particular dyno that always showed higher numbers than what Evos normally get with the same modifications.
Your "contributions", for a few days, have also been full of repetitive and annoying links for that Pruven Performance website.
As others and even yourself have mentioned, you change parts of your Evo constantly; by reading and trying to understand the information on here and asking the right questions, you could avoid the expense of doing mods several times.
You are not listening, you are only bragging; except for the pictures the members here seem to like, your posts are basically worthless. What you may be discovering, others have known for years.
Finally, whether or not your car puts out what you claim (which does not matter to me in the slightest), you have clearly misunderstood what the Evo is all about by doing 1/4 mile runs with it.
your "contributions" have been nothing but wild horsepower claims based on a that very particular dyno that always showed higher numbers than what Evos normally get with the same modifications.
Your "contributions", for a few days, have also been full of repetitive and annoying links for that Pruven Performance website.
As others and even yourself have mentioned, you change parts of your Evo constantly; by reading and trying to understand the information on here and asking the right questions, you could avoid the expense of doing mods several times.
You are not listening, you are only bragging; except for the pictures the members here seem to like, your posts are basically worthless. What you may be discovering, others have known for years.
Finally, whether or not your car puts out what you claim (which does not matter to me in the slightest), you have clearly misunderstood what the Evo is all about by doing 1/4 mile runs with it.
Jun 15, 2003, 08:23 PM
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Originally posted by Claudius
Finally, whether or not your car puts out what you claim (which does not matter to me in the slightest), you have clearly misunderstood what the Evo is all about by doing 1/4 mile runs with it.
Finally, whether or not your car puts out what you claim (which does not matter to me in the slightest), you have clearly misunderstood what the Evo is all about by doing 1/4 mile runs with it.
The Evo is a tarmac car, as is the STi. Unfortunately Claudius, here in the States, we don't compare track times as they do in Europe and Japan. We compare stupid 1/4 mile time slips.
If I wanted a 1/4 mile beast, I would have purchased a MKIV Supra.
It is cool to go and get a time slip for bragging rights, but abusing your car constantly is another issue.
Alot of good that nitrous is going to do him on a road course!
Jun 15, 2003, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by blitz118
The Nate's Galant ran his quickest time yesterday, so the heat didn't seem to effect his times.
If you were spraying nitrous and with that giant front mount intercooler the heat shouldn't effect you that much.
If your going to run a summer slam in July the weather is going to be even hotter. Good luck though.
What size shot of nitrous are you running?
The Nate's Galant ran his quickest time yesterday, so the heat didn't seem to effect his times.
If you were spraying nitrous and with that giant front mount intercooler the heat shouldn't effect you that much.
If your going to run a summer slam in July the weather is going to be even hotter. Good luck though.
What size shot of nitrous are you running?
Even though its hot out - the car can still make great power - I just dont like "hot lapping" my car like that - its particularly hard on the clutch and can cause a stock disk to melt and spot the flywheel - - they only gave us about 5 mins rest before the final round - saying that "you guys are running street cars, just go"
My moto is always to stay on the safe side - - be able to drive my car home and race another day
The galant was very impressive - a nice run and happy he went his fastest time
But then again - I went my fastest time yesterday also !
Jun 15, 2003, 08:29 PM
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Originally posted by Claudius
Alfriedesq
your "contributions" have been nothing but wild horsepower claims based on a that very particular dyno that always showed higher numbers than what Evos normally get with the same modifications.
Your "contributions", for a few days, have also been full of repetitive and annoying links for that Pruven Performance website.
As others and even yourself have mentioned, you change parts of your Evo constantly; by reading and trying to understand the information on here and asking the right questions, you could avoid the expense of doing mods several times.
You are not listening, you are only bragging; except for the pictures the members here seem to like, your posts are basically worthless. What you may be discovering, others have known for years.
Finally, whether or not your car puts out what you claim (which does not matter to me in the slightest), you have clearly misunderstood what the Evo is all about by doing 1/4 mile runs with it.
Alfriedesq
your "contributions" have been nothing but wild horsepower claims based on a that very particular dyno that always showed higher numbers than what Evos normally get with the same modifications.
Your "contributions", for a few days, have also been full of repetitive and annoying links for that Pruven Performance website.
As others and even yourself have mentioned, you change parts of your Evo constantly; by reading and trying to understand the information on here and asking the right questions, you could avoid the expense of doing mods several times.
You are not listening, you are only bragging; except for the pictures the members here seem to like, your posts are basically worthless. What you may be discovering, others have known for years.
Finally, whether or not your car puts out what you claim (which does not matter to me in the slightest), you have clearly misunderstood what the Evo is all about by doing 1/4 mile runs with it.
I understand my threads are worthless - but at least it seems many people like to read them - in my i-club days I had many of the most posted to threads in the technical forums
Everyone has a differnt conception of what the evo is for - - I respect yours - - heck some fools actualy chop these cars apart and drive them throgh the woods - - In the US - drag racing is very popular and I tell you its loads of fun
We have some road courses here also and I'd love to race you on one some day if you ever bring your car over here - I could show you a thing or two
Last edited by Alfriedesq; Jun 16, 2003 at 12:56 AM.
Jun 15, 2003, 08:34 PM
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Originally posted by AvatarOfWar
dude, did you run nitrous on that quick run or not?
dude, did you run nitrous on that quick run or not?
Jun 15, 2003, 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by blitz118
The Nate's Galant ran his quickest time yesterday, so the heat didn't seem to effect his times.
If you were spraying nitrous and with that giant front mount intercooler the heat shouldn't effect you that much.
If your going to run a summer slam in July the weather is going to be even hotter. Good luck though.
What size shot of nitrous are you running?
The Nate's Galant ran his quickest time yesterday, so the heat didn't seem to effect his times.
If you were spraying nitrous and with that giant front mount intercooler the heat shouldn't effect you that much.
If your going to run a summer slam in July the weather is going to be even hotter. Good luck though.
What size shot of nitrous are you running?
I think Al is enjoying the speculation as much as running the 12.07.
I was there in the morning but did not get a chance to look under Al's hood so I can't confirm. I honestly thought he had changed the turbo to get the reported HP; apparently he was spraying. Oh well... Speedlimit...
PS Claudius
You should be proud of me. I was there at Englishtown, BUT the racepark also has an auto-x course which I spent most of the moring at.
Jun 15, 2003, 08:49 PM
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Gratz on your runs, but I still have more respect for the shop cars running mid to low 12's on god given compressed air
Jun 15, 2003, 08:54 PM
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I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the auto x course, Speedlimit
I can see that people want to take their car to the drag strip to see what sort of times they can get out of the car, especially if that's what they get asked all the time. It may also be a good way seeing performance increases from engine mods, since all it comes down to is launching and shifting, thus eliminating a big part of the driver factor. My point was that it would be a waste to have an Evo and only run it on the drag strip or drive to work in traffic, as it was built for rally.
Alfried, it would be great if you posted more technical information if you like, not necessarily about your own car, but also replying to questions. I'm sure members here would appreciate it.
Enjoy your Evos
I can see that people want to take their car to the drag strip to see what sort of times they can get out of the car, especially if that's what they get asked all the time. It may also be a good way seeing performance increases from engine mods, since all it comes down to is launching and shifting, thus eliminating a big part of the driver factor. My point was that it would be a waste to have an Evo and only run it on the drag strip or drive to work in traffic, as it was built for rally.
Alfried, it would be great if you posted more technical information if you like, not necessarily about your own car, but also replying to questions. I'm sure members here would appreciate it.
Enjoy your Evos
Jun 15, 2003, 09:32 PM
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claudius.. i think the one thing they are trying to tell you is that there is not much in the way of rally car racing here in the states. hell i have to drive three hours just to get to a drag strip or a road course.. now that is just wrong... depending where you live some have a very good choice of what kind of driving they do... but the big thing here in the states is HP, street races and drag racing...i have no idea where to go too rally even if i wanted to...
Jun 25, 2003, 02:46 PM
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Claudius, I think you are in the wrong about Alfreids posts and PMs,
Infact, his success so far with the Evo has brought tons of exposure and success to the forum that you moderate. You better check yourself and your big claim of 1050 bhp and counting????
How do you harness 1050 on a Roadcourse??? Come on to Texas and I will school you in my Supra, RX7, or hell pick your car and Texas roadcourse.
Infact, his success so far with the Evo has brought tons of exposure and success to the forum that you moderate. You better check yourself and your big claim of 1050 bhp and counting????
How do you harness 1050 on a Roadcourse??? Come on to Texas and I will school you in my Supra, RX7, or hell pick your car and Texas roadcourse.
Jun 25, 2003, 03:19 PM
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honestly, i dont understand why some of you are skeptical. i have been to pruven many times and they are a bunch of good guys. they helped me out extremely when i was tuning my galant AND when i ran into problems. my galant ran exactly what all the other cars that were runnin my kit all over the country on their dyno (but then again FWD). I really dont understand why you are all flamin Al. i dont know the history that much, but why bash someone that shares the same interest as we all do. ARENT WE ALL HERE TO HELP EACH OTHER and share experiences because most of US here have the SAME or similar cars.
I think all you sayin the juice is BS...so what if he is juicin. i know plenty of guys that tune their car specifically for NOS.
Granted the 4G63 has been around for a while, but lets see....HOW LONG AGAIN HAS THE EVO VIII BEEN IN THE US...the answer is....NOT LONG. How bout we all just say CONGRATS and LETS SEE WHAT IS NEXT.
I think all you sayin the juice is BS...so what if he is juicin. i know plenty of guys that tune their car specifically for NOS.
Granted the 4G63 has been around for a while, but lets see....HOW LONG AGAIN HAS THE EVO VIII BEEN IN THE US...the answer is....NOT LONG. How bout we all just say CONGRATS and LETS SEE WHAT IS NEXT.
Jun 25, 2003, 03:29 PM
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I'm on the same boat. I'm new here and don't know the history, but only from what I've read here and a few posts over on nasioc. Seems like many just don't like his uncanny modesty. When you're on top or on your way up there's always going to be those that want to pull you down....
To me Al's a guinue pig, our personal crash test dummy. (jk Al)
. You know what I mean. If somethings going to break Al will be closer to finding out before many here. We now know what the stock clutch can take and what it's limits are.
He does a service by letting us know what he's done, what he thinks works, and what doesn't work, so many do not have to reinvent the wheel. Take his experiences for whatever it's worth and learn from them...
I'm on the same boat. I'm new here and don't know the history, but only from what I've read here and a few posts over on nasioc. Seems like many just don't like his uncanny modesty. When you're on top or on your way up there's always going to be those that want to pull you down....
To me Al's a guinue pig, our personal crash test dummy. (jk Al)
. You know what I mean. If somethings going to break Al will be closer to finding out before many here. We now know what the stock clutch can take and what it's limits are.He does a service by letting us know what he's done, what he thinks works, and what doesn't work, so many do not have to reinvent the wheel. Take his experiences for whatever it's worth and learn from them...
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Jun 25, 2003, 07:38 PM
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I for one am all for anyone who wants to take the evo to the next level in any racing form. Who is to say what he pursues is worthless? Anyone who says his findings and insight are worthless simply because he exploring the 1/4 mile is just ignorant. Improvements and great new ideas come from many different types of racing not only one form. Anyone who denies that is just plain stupid. the end. Keep up the great work Al!!!
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