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Kirkster 07-28-2011 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SAM@GTM (Post 1234745)
I think he could do much better if he drives more conservatively, Maybe 25 + to the gallon.

Sam

Conservatively... Yea... Give him 6 or 8 months for that "conservatively" to kick in. I know I am still not at "conservatively" yet.

Maybe he could just give us a tank of gas at 70mph...

buddahson 07-28-2011 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Armonster (Post 1234767)
Very nice! 2 questions:

(1) How are your temps? Could you tell us about what kind of temps you see and what the ambient temp and your driving style was like at that time?

(2) Do you notice any additional vibration in the upper rpm range? The issue of vibration with stiffer motor mounts was brought up in another thread, but I wanted to hear an independent opinion.

Just an FYI, while the car is in Colorado it may run a bit hotter than normal. I don't know if its the lower density air or the lack of humidity but engines run a bit warmer than average here.

sig11 07-28-2011 02:39 PM

I really love the sound. Is the whine as noticeable in real life as it is in the video? and... that BOV WOW. :)

dixon cider 07-28-2011 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SAM@GTM (Post 1234745)
I think he could do much better if he drives more conservatively, Maybe 25 + to the gallon.Sam

Have pretty much stayed out of it for the trip. I jus drove a constant 70-80. However, OAT's have been high, density altitude has been high and I'm pulling mountains. So we are in Denver now, so we will check the milage on flat ground. I have been running a very high oil temp at times. In the 240-255 range. I want to see what happens when I'm not climbing hills.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Armonster (Post 1234767)
Very nice! 2 questions:
(1) How are your temps? Could you tell us about what kind of temps you see and what the ambient temp and your driving style was like at that time?
(2) Do you notice any additional vibration in the upper rpm range? The issue of vibration with stiffer motor mounts was brought up in another thread, but I wanted to hear an independent opinion.

See post above but the temps have been running on average 100 F outside. No extra vibration while driving really. Just pure enjoyment to drive!

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Originally Posted by SeeyaBud86 (Post 1234791)
Sam,
Will an aftermarket radiator fit with this kit? Since I'm in Florida, the extra cooling would be ideal.

Sam has one he is working on that I got to see first hand. It is a work of art. I will be going this route next year.

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Originally Posted by buddahson (Post 1234824)
Just an FYI, while the car is in Colorado it may run a bit hotter than normal. I don't know if its the lower density air or the lack of humidity but engines run a bit warmer than average here.

Agreed


All in all, sam and the crew at GTM are top notch in my book. Even though I was a pain in SAMs azz at times, he remained professional at all times and that professionalism carries over into their work. I am very impressed with this kit and the quality that went into it. Sam and GTM will continue to have my business as far as I'm concerned.

dixon cider 07-28-2011 05:37 PM

Last mountain fuel stop I got 22.40 mpg. Next fuel stop with be flat Land tips on the last leg were upper 90's averaging 55/80 mph

weiboy718 07-28-2011 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dixon cider (Post 1235095)
Last mountain fuel stop I got 22.40 mpg. Next fuel stop with be flat Land tips on the last leg were upper 90's averaging 55/80 mph

jezzz, you're making way better fuel mileage than me, and I'm making way less power than you lol. Last long trip I took i made 298 miles on The whole tank driving normally.

dixon cider 07-28-2011 07:20 PM

The odd thing is my fuel computer is WAY off. Every time I fill up, my range to empty is around 606-610 to empty. It was not like that prior to the SC. Don't really know why. But I know I will not see that out of a tank even if I pushed the car for a hundred miles first. Trying to race hail storms here in Kansas. Don't really want to get caught up in that. 1187 miles so far.

dixon cider 07-28-2011 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by weiboy718 (Post 1235107)
jezzz, you're making way better fuel mileage than me, and I'm making way less power than you lol. Last long trip I took i made 298 miles on The whole tank driving normally.

Ouch. I have been refueling around 260-280 miles and still have over a quarter of a tank.

KaienZ34 07-28-2011 07:24 PM

The fuel thing has something to do with it reading the pulse from the injectors. Now that you have changed them to something bigger the readings will be off.

dixon cider 07-28-2011 07:29 PM

Well that's just downright unacceptable!!!! Sam, I am returning the kit.












Ummmmmmm........ Y'all know I'm joking. You can take my Supercharger when they pry my cold dead fingers of off it. :tup:

weiboy718 07-28-2011 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dixon cider (Post 1235200)
Ouch. I have been refueling around 260-280 miles and still have over a quarter of a tank.

yep, i'm getting ready to kill myself pretty soon! seems like everybody with this kit is averaging over 300 miles on a full tank of fuel. i've only seen that once when i first picked up my car from GTM. oh well.

dixon cider 07-28-2011 07:47 PM

Well, I did JUST pick mine up. I will keep an eye on it.

98intrigue 07-28-2011 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dixon cider (Post 1235196)
The odd thing is my fuel computer is WAY off. Every time I fill up, my range to empty is around 606-610 to empty. It was not like that prior to the SC. Don't really know why. But I know I will not see that out of a tank even if I pushed the car for a hundred miles first. Trying to race hail storms here in Kansas. Don't really want to get caught up in that. 1187 miles so far.

Haha, my car averages 30+mpg sometimes according to my "fuel computer"...then reality sets in when I'm on empty at 250 miles.

BeachZTT 07-28-2011 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SAM@GTM (Post 1234745)
I think he could do much better if he drives more conservatively, Maybe 25 + to the gallon.

Sam



Straight highway I get about 25 in my Z32TT... if I stay out of the boost.

Someday, I hope to have you build my roadster. :tiphat:



Dixon- Congrats!!! You're a boostaholic now for sure. :driving:




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Originally Posted by Kirkster (Post 1234808)
Conservatively... Yea... Give him 6 or 8 months for that "conservatively" to kick in. I know I am still not at "conservatively" yet.

Bought the TT in 2001 and I am almost there.... :tup:

dixon cider 07-28-2011 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1235246)
Haha, my car averages 30+mpg sometimes according to my "fuel computer"...then reality sets in when I'm on empty at 250 miles.

When I get hame and not have to worry about the drive home. I'd like to know what happened if you wouldn't mind telling about it.


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