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1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

  • 455ci bored and stroked to 475
  • GRP aluminum rods
  • Diamond pistons
  • Bullit solid cam
  • Hooker super comp headers
  • Offenhauser intake
  • Edelbrock aluminum heads
  • Holley HP950 carb
  • yada yada yada
  • 632HP@6200rpm/620ft lbs@4400rpm


  • T400 w/Coan 4000 stall

  • 12 Olds rear with Richmond 4.11 gears

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2007 Nissan Altima 3.5SL

Exterior: Black
Interior: Black
During Summer: Hot as $#@$.

Engine: ~260HP VQ35DE V6

Accessories:
Tech Package (Built-in Touch Screen Navigation, 6 disc CD, back up camera, etc)

Most accessories are default on the 3.5SL, so that was pretty much the only extra thing added. Nice tech-wise, handles fairly well, has power when you need it... my only complaint is the stupid intelli-key and how I've accidentally set off the panic alarm about 50 times so far. It has a very poor design so where if you put it on a key ring, a key can push up against the button and set the alarm off. I've also opened my trunk before by merely sitting down and having my pocket constrict a little. Quite annoying and the Nissan dealer said they can't do anything about it 🙁.
 
Originally posted by: Stallion
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

  • 455ci bored and stroked to 475
  • GRP aluminum rods
  • Diamond pistons
  • Bullit solid cam
  • Hooker super comp headers
  • Offenhauser intake
  • Edelbrock aluminum heads
  • Holley HP950 carb
  • yada yada yada
  • 632HP@6200rpm/620ft lbs@4400rpm


  • T400 w/Coan 4000 stall

  • 12 Olds rear with Richmond 4.11 gears

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Now thats my kind of car!
 
Originally posted by: ayabe
Originally posted by: crazySOB297
Originally posted by: Apex
Originally posted by: crazySOB297
2008 Saturn Sky Redline
Black, black top, red leather interior
260hp/260lb.ft stock, 320/350ish custom tuned
New turbo planned, should be good for 400/400+
iForged 19's on order all the way around, black w/chrome lips
2000 miles
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Which turbo are you going for?
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I think the GT30R will be the best street turbo balance I can get. A guy with a Solstice has a kit for just under $3k with everything you need. It should feasibly be good for 500 from the crank, but this car is too small to run around with that much power unless I put some BIG meats on the rear and a coilover on.
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Well there's that and I don't think your internals or drivetrain can handle anywhere near that much power.

I also think that GT30 is going to be borderline unstreetable with a 2.0L Ecotec. Lag city. But I don't know a lot about your car in particular so I guess I should just shut up.

Anyways, good luck with all that.
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Have you ever read up on the LNF? It has a forged crank, rods, and pistons. It's a DI so it can give you all the fuel you need (stock it's running sub 20% IDC). Using HPTuners and playing with the cam phasing you can spool up a big turbo VERY quickly and many guys are running around at 7500rpm on stock internals.

The guy with the GT30R is cutting a 1.6 60' running comfortably in the 11's.

The drive train is a different issue that none of us are too sure about, a new clutch is in order and we'll see how the rest holds up.
 
Originally posted by: Aikouka
... my only complaint is the stupid intelli-key and how I've accidentally set off the panic alarm about 50 times so far. It has a very poor design so where if you put it on a key ring, a key can push up against the button and set the alarm off. I've also opened my trunk before by merely sitting down and having my pocket constrict a little. Quite annoying and the Nissan dealer said they can't do anything about it 🙁.
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My remote requires a side button be pushed prior to any of the face buttons working (this can be turned off)...works great for me.
 
Originally posted by: crazySOB297
Originally posted by: ayabe
Originally posted by: crazySOB297
Originally posted by: Apex
Originally posted by: crazySOB297
2008 Saturn Sky Redline
Black, black top, red leather interior
260hp/260lb.ft stock, 320/350ish custom tuned
New turbo planned, should be good for 400/400+
iForged 19's on order all the way around, black w/chrome lips
2000 miles
Click to expand...

Which turbo are you going for?
Click to expand...

I think the GT30R will be the best street turbo balance I can get. A guy with a Solstice has a kit for just under $3k with everything you need. It should feasibly be good for 500 from the crank, but this car is too small to run around with that much power unless I put some BIG meats on the rear and a coilover on.
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Well there's that and I don't think your internals or drivetrain can handle anywhere near that much power.

I also think that GT30 is going to be borderline unstreetable with a 2.0L Ecotec. Lag city. But I don't know a lot about your car in particular so I guess I should just shut up.

Anyways, good luck with all that.
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Have you ever read up on the LNF? It has a forged crank, rods, and pistons. It's a DI so it can give you all the fuel you need (stock it's running sub 20% IDC). Using HPTuners and playing with the cam phasing you can spool up a big turbo VERY quickly and many guys are running around at 7500rpm on stock internals.

The guy with the GT30R is cutting a 1.6 60' running comfortably in the 11's.

The drive train is a different issue that none of us are too sure about, a new clutch is in order and we'll see how the rest holds up.
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Be sure to pick up a clutch that is reasonably easy to modulate, not just with sufficient power handling. A lightswitch clutch is definitely not the way to go with a big turbo.
 

Originally posted by: Apex

Be sure to pick up a clutch that is reasonably easy to modulate, not just with sufficient power handling. A lightswitch clutch is definitely not the way to go with a big turbo.
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Will a Spec Stage 2 with flywheel work well you think? I'll be honest I haven't seen much in terms of drive train because no one has gone very far except for BTF yet.[/quote]

 
Originally posted by: alkemyst
My remote requires a side button be pushed prior to any of the face buttons working (this can be turned off)...works great for me.
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I don't think I have such an option. It wouldn't even be an issue if the buttons were recessed like all other remote entry devices I've had 😱.
 
1997 Pontiac Trans Am
126,000 Miles
Engine = stock + Skip shift installed (6 speed manual transmission)
Custom exhaust and sound system
 
Originally posted by: crazySOB297
Have you ever read up on the LNF? It has a forged crank, rods, and pistons. It's a DI so it can give you all the fuel you need (stock it's running sub 20% IDC). Using HPTuners and playing with the cam phasing you can spool up a big turbo VERY quickly and many guys are running around at 7500rpm on stock internals.

The guy with the GT30R is cutting a 1.6 60' running comfortably in the 11's.

The drive train is a different issue that none of us are too sure about, a new clutch is in order and we'll see how the rest holds up.
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Well I just trying to apply what works and doesn't work on Subaru's to your car.

I was reading this however Text and this guy seems to prefer a 16G for DD purposes. There's about a 1000rpms difference in peak torque. Couldn't find any dyno numbers for comparison though I didn't look very hard.

I just know I wouldn't be happy DD'ing my car if my snail wasn't spooling until 4500+rpm.
 
2004 Nissan Xterra 4x4 - 60,000ish Miles
[*]Off-Roading Fun + Winter Vehicle for bad storms & pulling out other people
[*]3.3L V6 SOHC
[*]4-Speed Automatic
[*]Limited Slip Differential
[*]Automatic Hubs
[*]Tow Package
[*]31" Tires
[*]Yakima Load Warrior
[*]Custom Light Bar with 4 Hella Off-Road Lights
[*]Shovel and Hi-Lift Jack Mounted to rack
[*]Fog Lights
[*]Pioneer MP3 Deck w/ USB connector
[*]Alarm w/ Remote Start

Planned Mods:
[*]2" Body Lift (Have it...just gotta find time to put it on)
[*]Custom fab rock sliders
[*]2 Rear Off-Road lights for reverse
[*]Shrockworks Front & Rear Bumpers
[*]Warn Winch
[*]33" Tires
[*]15" Steel Wheels
[*]Armor

Photo


1997 Nissan Maxima - 150,000ish Miles
[*]Daily Driver
[*]3.0L V6 DOHC
[*]All upgrades except leather

Don't have a photo online
 
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: Aikouka
... my only complaint is the stupid intelli-key and how I've accidentally set off the panic alarm about 50 times so far. It has a very poor design so where if you put it on a key ring, a key can push up against the button and set the alarm off. I've also opened my trunk before by merely sitting down and having my pocket constrict a little. Quite annoying and the Nissan dealer said they can't do anything about it 🙁.
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My remote requires a side button be pushed prior to any of the face buttons working (this can be turned off)...works great for me.
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One of the "perks" of having a remote not reach all that far. I think I have to be within 50ft (can't judge distance that well) and have the proverbial line of sight. I can't unlock it from inside a restaurant - that's for sure. Hell I can't unlock it from inside my house unless I'm riight at the front door.

In contrast, we were in Manhattan's Battery Park theatre WAAAY up there in the building and we could see my friend's Maxima down on the street through one of the windows... his remote actually worked as the lights blinked when he tried it. While it's great it's got such range, I don't see a lot of benefit for that.
 
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: Aikouka
... my only complaint is the stupid intelli-key and how I've accidentally set off the panic alarm about 50 times so far. It has a very poor design so where if you put it on a key ring, a key can push up against the button and set the alarm off. I've also opened my trunk before by merely sitting down and having my pocket constrict a little. Quite annoying and the Nissan dealer said they can't do anything about it 🙁.
Click to expand...

My remote requires a side button be pushed prior to any of the face buttons working (this can be turned off)...works great for me.
Click to expand...

One of the "perks" of having a remote not reach all that far. I think I have to be within 50ft (can't judge distance that well) and have the proverbial line of sight. I can't unlock it from inside a restaurant - that's for sure. Hell I can't unlock it from inside my house unless I'm riight at the front door.

In contrast, we were in Manhattan's Battery Park theatre WAAAY up there in the building and we could see my friend's Maxima down on the street through one of the windows... his remote actually worked as the lights blinked when he tried it. While it's great it's got such range, I don't see a lot of benefit for that.
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I have really good range on mine on the Xterra.

The advantage is that it's two-way - so the keyfob alerts you when the alarm goes off or the sensor is triggered, etc. So you can check out who's screwing with your car!
 
2003 SVT Cobra Coupe
#50 of 8394
Mineral Grey

2.76" (14 psi) upper on the stock Eaton
4 pc Billetflow idlers
NGK TR6 plugs @ .035
JLT "high boost" 110mm i.d. intake with 12" filter
Evans waterpump
LFP dual core radiator
Hawk ceramic pads on stock Brembo blanks

Tuned to 19 deg WOT @ 11.7 AFR on 91 octane.

Falken 275/40/17 FK452 tires on stock machine finish 17x9" wheels (highly recommended street tire, rear end is completely stock and all wheel spin and hop completely eliminated just with these tires and can still lift the front end on a cold wet road).

Have 18" FR500 "hypercoated" wheels waiting to go on with some Nitto 335/30/18 tires, but one of the wheels was damaged in shipping so that will have to wait. The 452s are actually so good I'm in no hurry to get Nittos back on right away and they are only $150 a tire and last a lot longer.

Est. 450-475 RWHP about as good as it gets with an untouched stock blower. Undecided as far as going with another twin screw or turbo at this point.
 
2006 Honda civic dx coupe

45k miles and it's a great car if you want to save gas. I get no less than 35mpg. Cheap to maintain too and that's all I got to say. Other than that, the car rattles like a pos, really harse and noisy ride.
 
2004 Audi S4 Avant
4.2L 40 valve V8
6 speed manual
Dolphin Gray
Black leather
And two child seats in the back for my daughters. This is our family car that my wife drives while I walk and take the train to work. Should I laugh or cry?

Oh... mileage. Lets say 20-22 mpg highway, and .... much less than that around town.


3 of 4 Audis so far are dolphin gray 🙂
 
2000 Pontiac Trans am 77000 miles
Ram air w/ k&n
cutout
edelbrock performer IAS coilovers and shocks(lowered the front 3/4")
powerstop slotted rotors
hawk hps pads
JL 13w7 powered by an mtx 81000d
boston acoustics sx-60 components powered by mtx jackhammer jh404
pioneer premier 880 reference cd player
1 farad capacitor

before suspension and brakes
 
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
Strut in the front
HRE racing springs
Subaru racing group (N-group) 4 piston brakes up front (ferocious)
Legacy Turbo brakes in the rear
American Racing wheels (necessary as the calipers on the front brakes were too big)
I think there's another mod or two but I can't remember.

WRX FL
WRX Front
WRX Rear

2004 Suzuki SV650S motorcycle
Full lower fairing
M4 exhaust
Galfer stainless steel brake lines

SV

I'm looking to sell the motorcycle (giving it up for the time being) and maybe getting an older Porsche. I'd love a 911, but I don't think I can afford one, so maybe a 944 Turbo. We'll see.
 
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