boxkita Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 So, are you going to run it on a dyno? I've been tempted to borrow a few exhaust systems from local owners, and try a back to back cbe test. Of course, that assumes willing owners & a dyno shop that would discount the fun. My tuner said my car was very hard to tune because the stock CBE. He was expecting low 400's, instead of high 300's. He has since tuned the same turbo to mid 400's and some to mid 500's. Do you have a target in mind for the finished build? Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Subscribed for the journey and results. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted October 22, 2013 I Donated Too Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'm having my motor built professionally and warrantied by R&L Engines. Leo is actually exceptionally good at what he does. I guess i'm not sure just what you meant, Shawn? Unless of course you were confused by the pictures? Mmkay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 So, are you going to run it on a dyno? I've been tempted to borrow a few exhaust systems from local owners, and try a back to back cbe test. Of course, that assumes willing owners & a dyno shop that would discount the fun. My tuner said my car was very hard to tune because the stock CBE. He was expecting low 400's, instead of high 300's. He has since tuned the same turbo to mid 400's and some to mid 500's. Do you have a target in mind for the finished build? Yes I'll be traveling to BrenTuning after the motor break in period. To be quite honest with you, I'm more in for the tuning than the numbers. After some substantially drawn out arguments with Max via FB, he helped to changed the way I think about HP & TQ ratings. Then another of my friends "08Legacy08" convinced me to do a build before strapping the 20G on to bulletproof the motor. Both parties had credible arguments. I want "reliable power", that's my target. I know ill be over 300whp & wtq. That's plenty for me and what I'll be using the car for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 over 300 is serious. If carving up roads is part of your mix, get a front lsd. Still wish I'd done it on mine. I went from no power to traction limited. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Its funny you mention that because I was reading an article in Bonzai magazine about the benefits of a front LSD installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 ^^Link pleez....or PDF scans of hardcopy article. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 I was being facetious, Capt. obvious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Dropped my heads off at R & L Engines. I was told that the valves looked good, so Leo is putting them in for a "clean and a shave". Then pressure testing. I really don't want to have to rebuild the heads if i dont have to... i'd rather wait till next summer when money isn't so tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 you just need to sell another 'vette Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 you just need to sell another 'vette I was wondering when you'd chime in... and correction, another 2 preowned Corvettes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I may not be the most useful poster, but I try to deliver. Hey speaking of Laff, how come he's not littering this thread? BTW, I've learned that Gire will bann you just for asking. It's Friday and I should be working, but just can't muster up the energy to do anything useful with my day. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted October 25, 2013 I Donated Too Share Posted October 25, 2013 I may not be the most useful poster, but I try to deliver. Hey speaking of Laff, how come he's not littering this thread? BTW, I've learned that Gire will bann you just for asking. It's Friday and I should be working, but just can't muster up the energy to do anything useful with my day. It's a build thread. Not my arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I may not be the most useful poster, but I try to deliver. Hey speaking of Laff, how come he's not littering this thread? BTW, I've learned that Gire will bann you just for asking. It's Friday and I should be working, but just can't muster up the energy to do anything useful with my day. Welcome to my entire week! Luckily, at this office, they're pretty cool about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 I may not be the most useful poster, but I try to deliver. Hey speaking of Laff, how come he's not littering this thread? BTW, I've learned that Gire will bann you just for asking. It's Friday and I should be working, but just can't muster up the energy to do anything useful with my day. ... And deliver you must! What do you do for work? Laff doesn't usually troll on me like he does for some; it's all fun and games anyhow. Everyone's welcome here! And Gire? He's a mod I'm assuming? Ask him to ban you, see if it works! I already took my 3.5 week sabbatical this past summer, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Back on subject, when I was rebuilding my motor I took my heads to a machine shop. Had them pressure test them first to determine if they needed to be rebuilt. They passed with good results, so no need to spend the extra money to have them rebuilt. I'll only rebuild them if they start losing pressure. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 ... And deliver you must! What do you do for work? Laff doesn't usually troll on me like he does for some; it's all fun and games anyhow. Everyone's welcome here! And Gire? He's a mod I'm assuming? Ask him to ban you, see if it works! I already took my 3.5 week sabbatical this past summer, thanks. I work with software. turns out Gire is agreeable to using his mod powers. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Back on subject, when I was rebuilding my motor I took my heads to a machine shop. Had them pressure test them first to determine if they needed to be rebuilt. They passed with good results, so no need to spend the extra money to have them rebuilt. I'll only rebuild them if they start losing pressure. you'll never reach hicksta status with that attitude. They are way past rebuild time. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Dropped my heads off at R & L Engines. I was told that the valves looked good, so Leo is putting them in for a "clean and a shave". Then pressure testing. I really don't want to have to rebuild the heads if i dont have to... i'd rather wait till next summer when money isn't so tight. Back on subject, when I was rebuilding my motor I took my heads to a machine shop. Had them pressure test them first to determine if they needed to be rebuilt. They passed with good results, so no need to spend the extra money to have them rebuilt. I'll only rebuild them if they start losing pressure. Agreed^ ... the only reason that i'll be looking into the heads in the summer is to cam them with a stage 1 P&P. For now, i don't want to have to do anything to them, aside from a good rinse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 you'll never reach hicksta status with that attitude. They are way past rebuild time. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 BoxKitty, did you really join the fake ban regime? Ugh... Respect out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Oh snap, Roundkitty got the boot?!?! My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Nofakingway! Did he really ask Gire to ban him??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 What for? What did he do? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 BTW, I've learned that Gire will bann you just for asking. It's Friday and I should be working, but just can't muster up the energy to do anything useful with my day. I work with software. turns out Gire is agreeable to using his mod powers. This is the only thing I could find that would cause his ban. Looks like Gire is calling his bluff. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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