VG phenolic spacer interest thread

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Mar 13, 2007 | 08:32 AM
  #81  
Dood i was talking about the simple kit (tb, collecter, and ACC) not the upper intake and egr uber expensive one...

sorry for miscomunication
Mar 13, 2007 | 08:43 AM
  #82  
Quote: Dood i was talking about the simple kit (tb, collecter, and ACC) not the upper intake and egr uber expensive one...

sorry for miscomunication
Oh yeah. I will make extras, just not enough to make 50 kits or anything like that. I will just make a few extras for those latecomers. If those sell out, I will setup another group deal and there will be a 2 week backorder time period while I produce more.
Mar 13, 2007 | 11:36 AM
  #83  
how would i know about the egr thing if i have it or not?
Mar 13, 2007 | 11:48 AM
  #84  
Quote: how would i know about the egr thing if i have it or not?
Well, with the kit I am designing, it will not matter.

But the only way to tell is look in your engine bay and see what you have.
Mar 13, 2007 | 01:42 PM
  #85  
No Matter Wat I Am In 100% Just Let Know How That Group Thing Is Gonna Happen Thanx
Mar 13, 2007 | 02:57 PM
  #86  
SHOW ME THE NUMBERS and I'll probably be in for a set
Mar 13, 2007 | 04:09 PM
  #87  
im in for sure. Aaron i will post a pic of my egr setup just so that u know which one i have since u say that the egr's in the VG's vary in design. so let us know when they r done and ready for shippin'.
Mar 13, 2007 | 06:27 PM
  #88  
if you're in repost with your name in the ? spots
Quote: im in for sure.
Definitely in so far:
1) 92maxvg30e
2) Maximahappy22
3) GRNMAXDMON
4) CapedCadaver
5) Alex_V
6)?
7)?
8)?
9)?
10)?
-n-)?

probably in:
1)Black91GXE
Mar 13, 2007 | 07:01 PM
  #89  
Quote: Definitely in so far:
1) 92maxvg30e
2) Maximahappy22
3) GRNMAXDMON
4) CapedCadaver
5) Alex_V
6)Chris Gregg
7)?
8)?
9)?
10)?
-n-)?

probably in:
1)Black91GXE
FYI: Those interested in removing EGR, I simply grinded down a spare cam end cap that goes on the heads covering the cam bolt. Nice, solid peice of metal and bolt holes matched up. I just welded up the open hole on the exhaust manifold.
Mar 13, 2007 | 07:03 PM
  #90  
1-Alex_V
2-Jbr8k
3-maxitech
4-maximahappy22
5-El ColombianMax
6-nForce
7-xMaxed90X
8-GRNMAXDMON
9-mrkanda
10-92maxvg30e
11-CapedCadaver

With a possibility of:
1- Black91GXE
2-?

LMK if you still want in, I know most of the 11 people want in just making sure its still accurate now the spacers are almost available. Aaron will of course have the group buy which I'll link in this and the original post.

Aaron- I can't wait to see the gains. Are you going to dyno Capedcadaver's car before/after?

Also any possibility of a UIM spacer and egr block off plate for guys that don't care about a CEL or wont get one? Just wondering really...

~Alex
Mar 13, 2007 | 07:17 PM
  #91  
Quote: I can't wait to see the gains. Are you going to dyno Capedcadaver's car before/after?
He indicated he would, because my engine runs well enough. I actually suggested running a ¼-mile-time comparison in addition to the dyno, for those of you drag racers (plus 'I wanna go fast', as Ricky Bobby would say). But that would be far more involved, as we'd have to either a) go to a dragstrip on 2 occasions, or b) make a few pre-isntallation passes, install the spacers on-site at the track without burning our hands on the hot engine and coolant, and then make a few passes post-installation.

But just strict dyno is pretty likely.
Mar 13, 2007 | 08:48 PM
  #92  
Quote: Aaron- I can't wait to see the gains. Are you going to dyno Capedcadaver's car before/after?

Also any possibility of a UIM spacer and egr block off plate for guys that don't care about a CEL or wont get one? Just wondering really...

~Alex
Yes, I will do dyno runs before and after. I wanted to make sure he had a good running car before I offered that.

And yes, I can still make the UIM spacer and EGR Block Plate if I get advance sales. It will definitely help some more. But I don't think it helps enough to justify adding another $100 to the price of my kit. I want to keep the initial kit priced as low as possible, but still yield decent gains! That's my goal. But I can still offer the UIM spacer for those that are interested. I will just do that a little later.

I can also make an EGR Block Plate kit for the VG easily and can sell that seperate for those you are interested. I already stock the correct exhaust manifold block plug so you won't have to do any crimping, cutting, or welding of the stock EGR tube. The projected price for this kit should be about the same as the VE kit, $30-40.
Mar 14, 2007 | 05:27 AM
  #93  
THIS SHOULD BE THE UPDATED LIST AS REQUESTED: Please verify participation.

Originally Posted by capedcadaver
Definitely in so far:
1) 92maxvg30e
2) Maximahappy22
3) GRNMAXDMON
4) CapedCadaver
5) Alex_V
6) Chris Gregg
7)?
8)?
9)?
10)?
-n-)?

probably in:
1)Black91GXE
Mar 14, 2007 | 07:26 PM
  #94  
This thread definitely has me interested, but I want to wait and see about the gains, cost, and ease of installation before I jump on it. It's my only car and I've got too much else on my plate at the moment to commit for sure. But like I said, I'm interested.
Mar 14, 2007 | 10:54 PM
  #95  
im still in
Mar 14, 2007 | 11:18 PM
  #96  
Well the list isn't really important any way. In a few weeks the spacers will be almost ready and then he'll do a group buy. Just keep tabs on this thread if your interested and start saving your monies...

~Alex
Mar 15, 2007 | 05:35 AM
  #97  
Quote: Well the list isn't really important any way. In a few weeks the spacers will be almost ready and then he'll do a group buy. Just keep tabs on this thread if your interested and start saving your monies...
I think it might be important because unless he hits a certain number he may wait to make them... So the more "definitely in" people he gets, the better he'll feel about running a set of them.
Mar 15, 2007 | 05:35 AM
  #98  
Definitely in so far:
1) 92maxvg30e
2) Maximahappy22
3) GRNMAXDMON
4) CapedCadaver
5) Alex_V
6) Chris Gregg
7) xMaxed90x
8)?
9)?
10)?
-n-)?

probably in:
1)Black91GXE
Mar 15, 2007 | 03:08 PM
  #99  
Still in, still want, Gimme...
Mar 15, 2007 | 04:29 PM
  #100  
you can just put your name in the list and repost...
Quote: Still in, still want, Gimme...
Definitely in so far:
1) 92maxvg30e
2) Maximahappy22
3) GRNMAXDMON
4) CapedCadaver
5) Alex_V
6) Chris Gregg
7) xMaxed90x
8) maxitech
9)?
10)?
-n-)?

probably in:
1)Black91GXE
Mar 15, 2007 | 06:47 PM
  #101  
How far along is the VG kit? Or better yet, how many weeks before you start shipping them out?
Mar 15, 2007 | 06:50 PM
  #102  
Quote: How far along is the VG kit? Or better yet, how many weeks before you start shipping them out?
I can't say for sure. I am still waiting on Alex to mail me the UIM, TB and collector so I can develop the CAD drawings. Once I get the manifolds from Alex, it will probably be about 3 weeks before they are ready for sale.
Mar 15, 2007 | 07:04 PM
  #103  
Get movin', Alex!
Mar 15, 2007 | 07:10 PM
  #104  
i'll light the fire!!! get a move on Alex!
Mar 15, 2007 | 07:15 PM
  #105  
i guess i should re-download aim... haven't used that service since college!!! wonder if my name still works on there???
Mar 15, 2007 | 07:23 PM
  #106  
Quote: i guess i should re-download aim... haven't used that service since college!!! wonder if my name still works on there???
he's in the shower atm. I'll IM him when he gets back and tell him to get a move on...
Mar 15, 2007 | 07:38 PM
  #107  
Quote: he's in the shower atm. I'll IM him when he gets back and tell him to get a move on...
I already talked to him about this tonight. He knows to get a move on.

Sorry I had to rat Alex out. But I am very eager to get these kits made!
Mar 15, 2007 | 07:50 PM
  #108  
Quote: I already talked to him about this tonight. He knows to get a move on.
sorry I'm just easily amused at the moment... the wording perhaps?

but yeah I hope we can get back into it soon. are you doing EGR on my car? or... one dyno w/ egr enabled then another w/ egr blocked, you know, to show the performance difference, for those who want an egr kit also?
Mar 15, 2007 | 07:58 PM
  #109  
nothing like peer pressure to get results
Mar 15, 2007 | 07:59 PM
  #110  
Quote: i'll light the fire!!! get a move on Alex!
turns out Columbianmax has them, even though the parts belong to Alex... but Alex is at another Org member's house, not so close to home. So turn your focus to ColumbianMax instead!
Mar 15, 2007 | 08:14 PM
  #111  
Quote: sorry I'm just easily amused at the moment... the wording perhaps?

but yeah I hope we can get back into it soon. are you doing EGR on my car? or... one dyno w/ egr enabled then another w/ egr blocked, you know, to show the performance difference, for those who want an egr kit also?
No, I won't be doing an EGR block on your car. Not right now at least.
Mar 15, 2007 | 08:17 PM
  #112  
yeah this is close to being locked...

what does getting Alex on AIM got anything to do w/ the INTEREST thread for this????!!!
Mar 15, 2007 | 08:22 PM
  #113  
Quote: yeah this is close to being locked...

what does getting Alex on AIM got anything to do w/ the INTEREST thread for this????!!!
because sooner we get ahold of whoever's got Alex's manifold and stuff, the faster Aaron gets the mainfold and stuff, the faster he can make a CAD, the faster he makes the spacers, the faster they get tested on my car, and the faster we can generate more interest when we have a "it makes this much extra HP and this much extra Torque" figures

but, er, yeah my "For VG-Owner eyes only" poll got locked and I can't see why it got locked. Hopefully i messed up when making the poll and it accidentally autoclosed... but signs point to moderator intervention.
Mar 15, 2007 | 08:34 PM
  #114  
Quote: because sooner we get ahold of whoever's got Alex's manifold and stuff, the faster Aaron gets the mainfold and stuff, the faster he can make a CAD, the faster he makes the spacers, the faster they get tested on my car, and the faster we can generate more interest when we have a "it makes this much extra HP and this much extra Torque" figures

but, er, yeah my "For VG-Owner eyes only" poll got locked and I can't see why it got locked. Hopefully i messed up when making the poll and it accidentally autoclosed... but signs point to moderator intervention.
right...so that has NOTHING to do with an interest thread for VG spacers...right?
it's you guys trying to get Alex to ship the parts for Aaron to make the parts..right?...where is the part where it goes into the INTEREST part?

you're right...signs point to admin intervention.
explain to me..what was your point of that thread with the poll? you just wanted to know what do people think about their VGs? (please PM me the response and we can talk) this shouldn't be discussed here in this thread.

Edit...Aaron know that i have the parts also if he needed it.
Mar 15, 2007 | 08:42 PM
  #115  
Quote: right...so that has NOTHING to do with an interest thread for VG spacers...right?
ok so maybe we can keep our thread and just only put stuff on here if it pertains to questions/progress/commitments/results of the said VG kit? pleez?
Mar 15, 2007 | 08:46 PM
  #116  
Back on topic, we have 8 people ready to buy and one thinking about it.

Definitely in so far:
1) 92maxvg30e
2) Maximahappy22
3) GRNMAXDMON
4) CapedCadaver
5) Alex_V
6) Chris Gregg
7) xMaxed90x
8) maxitech
9)?
10)?
-n-)?

probably in:
1)Black91GXE

Any more?
Mar 15, 2007 | 08:52 PM
  #117  
Quote: Back on topic, we have 8 people ready to buy and one thinking about it.

Definitely in so far:
1) 92maxvg30e
...
8) maxitech
...
Any more?
And remember, those of you still on the fence about getting a set, that the more people that commit now, the lower the costs-per-kit are to Aaron, so the happier he'll be. And who knows he may pass some of the savings on to us.
Mar 15, 2007 | 08:54 PM
  #118  
Quote: And remember, those of you still on the fence about getting a set, that the more people that commit now, the lower the costs-per-kit are to Aaron, so the happier he'll be. And who knows he may pass some of the savings on to us.
I will definitely pass savings onto you guys. It all depends how much demand there is and how many kits I will need to make.
Mar 15, 2007 | 08:55 PM
  #119  
Quote: ok so maybe we can keep our thread and just only put stuff on here if it pertains to pricing/availability/contents/results of the said VG kit? pleez?
i'm ok with that...keep it within the scope of the thread and the thread stays.

you need Alex? email, pm, call the guy...don't post here because he's NOT checking this thread...you know what i mean? these extra posts are just adding clutter to the real information that people are looking for.
Mar 15, 2007 | 09:01 PM
  #120  
Quote: i'm ok with that...keep it within the scope of the thread and the thread stays.

you need Alex? email, pm, call the guy...don't post here because he's NOT checking this thread...you know what i mean? these extra posts are just adding clutter to the real information that people are looking for.
Just as one final word on the topic of Alex, I talked to him about an hour ago, and he's VERY well aware of what's going on, just isn't replying. He's been busy with his car but I assure you all that things will be progressing as soon as he can get the parts over to Aaron, which he IS trying to do ASAP. So that's that.