motorvate.ca has been updated:

(1) B-pipe dyno (stock vs 2.5" custom) http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/522
(2) UDP and Alternator output: http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/521
(3) In-car drag racing video of 2.18 60' run on Eagle F1: http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/1200

That's all for now. I am working on:
-ECU decoder
-Trunk spoiler rust repair
-Engine shampoo
-Factory b-pipe cutaway
-4th gen muffler cut away

Drop by for a visit.

Thanks,
Frank (Max VQ)

 

Excellent as always.

 

Your site has been a big help to me the past few weeks. Thanks.

 

Ditto.

 

how does the aftermarket b-pipe get around the "a small bracket that bolts to the bottom of the car" issue ?

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(1) B-pipe dyno (stock vs 2.5" custom) http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/522
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There is a slight bend in the b-pipe to clear the bracket. I will crawl under my car and take some pics. (I wish I had a hoist!)

-Frank.

 

If I had a dollar for each time I refer somebody to your site, my car would be paid for by now.

Keep up the good work!

 

If I had 20 cents for each dollar, I would have my turbo

Thanks.

 

good stuff. i love your site man. i was trying to figure out why you had a 2.1 60' and a 15.0....dude you dont look like you put any effort into shifting. it doesnt even look like you are racing...i get all pumped up and bang some gears when i get my best runs...just wondering what you were thinking...how a 2.1 and a 15.0 go together?

 

Frank, not to pester or anything, but I'm just curious on when you think that will be up on the site. I'll probably be too scared to try any body work, but I've been thinking of heading to the body shop for this recently and would like to at least take a look at your synopsis of the job before I do.

Your site is great, we can't give enough thanks here for it

 

My best ever is a 14.900, so a 15.0 is not far off. The car just finished 3 back to back runs, with ach run is 3 minutes appert, so the engine was hot, and maybe down on HP a little. My best runs are ALWAYS after the car sits for 45 minutes with the hood up.

Maybe:
-With 275,000+ KM (170,000 miles) I may be a little down on HP. (last dyno 184 HP at the wheels with (y & B pipe, and Stillen cone)
-I am giving up ET to get a good 60 foot.

Thanks for your kind words on the site. It is really doing quite well righ now. (6,000 visits per month!)

-Frank

 

I don't know if the rust repair is worth the wait. It is a very quick and not so pretty way of fixing the rust.
With the age of my car, I am now in "maintenance mode" not a "keep it looking brand new" mode.

However, I will try to get the article done in 3-4 days.

Thanks,
Frank

 

so do you think I could expect the same gains for pretty much any catback?

 

If you have a y-pipe: Yes. Maybe more with a less restrictive muffler.

With out the y-pipe, I don't think so.

-Frank.

 

I was reading your update on the alternator with a udp. i just replaced an alternator( my second one) and I am wondering since I do have a stereo,subs and amp with a udp could this be killing my alternators? Im thinking so. Would a farad cap help this problem? Any suggestions? I know this should probably be in the stereo forum. sorry.

 

Those are cool videos. The video from the front and side looks like the car is ready to break loose from the dyno!

You provide so much useful info on your site. I think it is great that you include dynos with your mods. Last time I checked where the resonator was, I didn't notice the 1/3 size crush everyone is talking about.

 

cool, its always nice to see a dyno after a mod like a B-pipe. Just to know that it does do something...

 

good site.. THANKS

 

I just did my Y pipe , high flow cat and catback ( b pipe and muffler) at my work ( saturn ) I had it up on a hoist. I took a couple pix. I will get them developed soon. I will post as soon as its done.