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Forum: Wheels & Tires 08-03-2011, 06:57 AM
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Posted By Billy830
Did a lot of research prior to getting the tires....

Did a lot of research prior to getting the tires. If you spec out your tires it will show you the rim width they will fit. I have no problem with them fitting.

I bought BFGOODRICH G-force T/A KDW...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 07-30-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,412
Posted By Billy830
Rear tires

no doubt that the rear was out that much. Never gave it a thought until I started to loose a lot of traction. 13k miles and new tires.
Forum: Wheels & Tires 07-30-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,412
Posted By Billy830
New tire

Changed stock tires to 245/45/18 front 275/40/18 rear. I never looked at the OEM tire wear and it was bad, wear pattern was all on the inside of rear tires. Front tires looked ok no wear. Will have...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-30-2011, 07:43 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
From the beginning of the oil line problems with...

From the beginning of the oil line problems with the oil cooler I immediatelly advocated crimped fittings so that there would never be a problem. Have been running oil cooler for over a year now and...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-19-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,253
Posted By Billy830
ECU Base/Sport

Does anyone know if there is a difference between a Base ECU and a Sport ECU. Not just mapping but inputs and outputs and programming?

Reason: What does it takes to get rev match on a base. New...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 08-18-2010, 12:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,304
Posted By Billy830
First Day ever at a Track Instructors comments on car

Sebastien my Instructor drove my car for three or four laps.

He has driven a 370Z before propably was not tuned because he said the car had good power thru the gears. For OEM rotors the brakes...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 08-17-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,304
Posted By Billy830
Need to do some digging on this one. After about...

Need to do some digging on this one. After about three to four laps comming into a corner I went for the clutch and could not find it, I freaked out then there it was all the way at the bottom but...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 08-17-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,304
Posted By Billy830
Yes it is Moroso sold it a while back and it has...

Yes it is Moroso sold it a while back and it has been redone. Nice small track for learning.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 08-17-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,304
Posted By Billy830
My First Day ever at a Track

I went to Palm Beach International Raceway Sunday August 15.
I gained new found respect for guys who can drive these courses. I am 64 years young and found out quick that it is nothing like the...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-25-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
Oil cooler results Well I finally took the car...

Oil cooler results
Well I finally took the car one a little ride here in S Fl total 120 miles, Fl Turnpike and I95.
Port Saint Lucie to DelRay Beach and back.

To DelRay Outside Air Temp 93...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-27-2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
Update of oil cooler install

What lenghts of hose did you end up with. How was the routing no critical bends? How many anti chaffing clamps did you use if you did, no tie wraps I hope?

TRU-COOL L7B 24 row
#10 stainless...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-06-2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 40,023
Posted By Billy830
Modshack The question I asked before about...

Modshack

The question I asked before about heel tow should have been by leaving the rubber on the gas pedal does that help in raising the pedal higher so that you do not have to roll your right...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-05-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 40,023
Posted By Billy830
How does the brake and gas pedal match up for...

How does the brake and gas pedal match up for heel toe. OEM set is a little bit of a strecth, though you can do it but with a little discomfort.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-25-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 57,171
Posted By Billy830
Oil Temps after install

Vipor
You mentioned your oil temps being very low and outside temps being low.
Are you not concened about over cooling. Oil viscosity is dependant upon temperature. I would think that the oil being...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-24-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
Oil cooler lines

From a previous post from Modshack I believe he said not to use any ties or clamps on socket less hose ends. Also the collar on the socket hose ends are not there for looks they help hold the hose...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-20-2010, 02:25 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
info on mocal thermo sandwich plate ...

info on mocal thermo sandwich plate

http://97.74.103.94/files/thermos$.pdf?Submit1=More+Information+and+Pricing
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-20-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
200 degree thermostat for low oil temps

For guys in the northern parts and have problems with low oil temps you may try a 200 deg thermostat. In south Fl we don't have that problem of low oil temps.
The 200 deg thermostat will bypass most...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 03-31-2010, 05:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 39,590
Posted By Billy830
That would be some kind of glue that would hold...

That would be some kind of glue that would hold that wing on with the down forces created at very high speeds. If anyone knows of that kind of glue let me know.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 03-18-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
Gromets for hose lines

Modshack

Instead of using the larger hose over the braided line you could use a smaller diameter hose cut to the circumference of the holes, split the hose length wise and install over the hole...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 03-09-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
paralysis by analysis

For $7.50 each you can have crimped fittings put on hose of choice. Wether it be braided stainless or just high pressure rubber. Thats $30.00. Do the math, what pecentage of $8000 is $30.00. Please...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 03-08-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
Good post with the PDF

Those are the type of fittings that I would use not the fittings that are just push on with barbs and I believe that those are the fittings that people out there are having problems with not the type...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 03-08-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
I would not call them precise fittings, knicks or...

I would not call them precise fittings, knicks or any imperfections can affect the seal, mostly under high pressure conditions, for which you would use stainless fittings. Aluminium is not considered...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 03-06-2010, 11:39 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
Oil cooler installs

I think we are getting a little crazy on the oil cooler hose bit. As I said in a previous post I spent 23 years in Jet Enginge Test Research and Development. We used aeroquip hoses that were CRIPMED...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 03-01-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
I spent 23 years in aerospce testing jet engines...

I spent 23 years in aerospce testing jet engines and we used aeroquip fittings but we used the braided stainless lines with the crimped fittings. I know they cost more but I would have more peice of...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 02-07-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 140,478
Posted By Billy830
what you need is a remote thermostat that by...

what you need is a remote thermostat that by passes the extra cooler under 200F, 200F and above the thermostat activates and routes the oil through the cooler. They are available. Perma-cool.com...
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