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Originally posted by kinger:
Originally posted by warmonger:
Kinger:
Top secret is what I call it when I want to test some idea that could turn out to suck. If it turns out good then I'll post it and if it sucks then I won't have people saying "I knew it" or the like. Most people find it very easy to point the finger when it is someone else's sweat and money.
Suffice it to say that the ideas I want to test MAY turn out to yield good fruit for the turbo crowd.
There is also the allure to having the 'exclusive' motor; however I've been indoctrinated by the scientific method for research at the university. I worked for a professor where we did research and then published the results afterward. I have my name as co-author on several papers; a fact that I am proud of. I will publish at least some of my results though possibly not all. There is still competition to think about after all. 
Competition for what? Are you racing for money? If you do find your 'top secret' ideas and then publish them your competition will all know about it then right?
Sorry for giving you a hard time man, but if you think about it, all of our modding means nothing 5-10 years from now. No need for secrets for such a short lifespan 
Too bad. I've got one of the best records for giving up information and trying to better the whole mod community. I won't stop that but I reserve the right not to cough up everything I do. I have a lot more I could say to this but its best to stop right here.
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I got the car back today. The alternator wire broke loose and caused all types of issues. It was too much fun. While on the lift I took the opportunity to clean up some details, like correcting exhaust hangers and such. Anyway, my point is that I will be taking it (if my luck holds out) on Saturday to an Sport Compact Car Shoot Out at the local (Firebird) dragstrip. I hope to come close to mid 13's. I will keep you all posted.
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Originally posted by Rev. Po-Jay:
I got the car back today. The alternator wire broke loose and caused all types of issues. It was too much fun. While on the lift I took the opportunity to clean up some details, like correcting exhaust hangers and such. Anyway, my point is that I will be taking it (if my luck holds out) on Saturday to an Sport Compact Car Shoot Out at the local (Firebird) dragstrip. I hope to come close to mid 13's. I will keep you all posted.
Good luck dude, I hope you get some practice on the launch before hand! 
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Okay, so here is the update... I just got the car back from Ford for some warranty work... Yep, I said warranty! haha. I had a wheel bearing, wheel hub, and power steering pump replaced. They didn't even question me on the motor, the chip, the S/C.. Nothin. My service advisor is the freaking coolest. I felt kinda bad because he is caught in the middle. I will probably not have them replace the Idler Pulley that they say is bad. I will buy it and do it myself. Either way, for the first time I actually got on it a little. DDavis and I were tooling around and Damn! It is hella fast in comparison to the old motor. The torque comes on strong and lasts. The car breaks loose in 1-3 when the boost kicks in. Too damn cool...
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Don't you love the top end rush! Its hard to keep the car on the road! ha ha I'm starting to miss that  Enjoy!
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dang dude, i'm so jealous! I can't wait to get my engine built! ahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!
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On the way to work today, I was puttering along and an opening in traffic arose. I was tooling in 4th at like 50, and I downshifted (don't hold me to the speed, as I was just going by engine sound) into 3rd and stomped it. The wheels broke lose all too easily.
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thats awesome dude! hopefully I can get that response out of my 2.5L w/the 2.62" pulley.
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Originally posted by BStoneMega:
thats awesome dude! hopefully I can get that response out of my 2.5L w/the 2.62" pulley.
You ain't playing around!
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