Improving Intake and Kills
07-01-2002 | 05:16 PM
#44
Variable Valve Timing?
I then floor it till I get to about 6100-6200. I find there is little performance to be found over that, plus when I shift into second, and the variable valve timing on the exhaust has kicked in I really pull hard on that shift.
When you posted this reply, what do you mean by variable valve timing on the exhaust? Am I missing something?
When you posted this reply, what do you mean by variable valve timing on the exhaust? Am I missing something?
07-01-2002 | 10:04 PM
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Re: Variable Valve Timing?
Originally posted by Chris99SE
I then floor it till I get to about 6100-6200. I find there is little performance to be found over that, plus when I shift into second, and the variable valve timing on the exhaust has kicked in I really pull hard on that shift.
When you posted this reply, what do you mean by variable valve timing on the exhaust? Am I missing something?
I then floor it till I get to about 6100-6200. I find there is little performance to be found over that, plus when I shift into second, and the variable valve timing on the exhaust has kicked in I really pull hard on that shift.
When you posted this reply, what do you mean by variable valve timing on the exhaust? Am I missing something?
07-01-2002 | 10:19 PM
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Patience
When I have found a better manufacturing process (which I am working on right now with an engineer with Toyota/Lexus (he works on dash design for future Lexus interiors), and I can get a better idea on exactly how long it will take to make each intake, and how much each intake will cost to produce, I will have everything ready. That includes pics, dyno charts, high quality digital sound recordings, and anything else that may be relevant, and provide it all on a web site. Hopefully, I'll find a way to coat the fibreglass in plastic. It is possible, it's just a matter of cost and production size. In order to get the mold done, I'd be looking at a minimum of 1000 units.
I know some of you are very anxious, and I don't want to jump into this without being entirely prepared. One issue I also have to look into are legal aspects of a car mod, which I will discuss with a relative who is a lawyer. So yes, I want to make the best intake I can make, and yes I'm trying to get everything done as quickly as possible.
Now I know how guys like custommaxima, and warpspeed, and budget feel about guys wanting product in development.
I know some of you are very anxious, and I don't want to jump into this without being entirely prepared. One issue I also have to look into are legal aspects of a car mod, which I will discuss with a relative who is a lawyer. So yes, I want to make the best intake I can make, and yes I'm trying to get everything done as quickly as possible.
Now I know how guys like custommaxima, and warpspeed, and budget feel about guys wanting product in development.
07-02-2002 | 06:42 PM
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Re: Patience
Originally posted by Sin
When I have found a better manufacturing process (which I am working on right now with an engineer with Toyota/Lexus (he works on dash design for future Lexus interiors), and I can get a better idea on exactly how long it will take to make each intake, and how much each intake will cost to produce, I will have everything ready. That includes pics, dyno charts, high quality digital sound recordings, and anything else that may be relevant, and provide it all on a web site. Hopefully, I'll find a way to coat the fibreglass in plastic. It is possible, it's just a matter of cost and production size. In order to get the mold done, I'd be looking at a minimum of 1000 units.
I know some of you are very anxious, and I don't want to jump into this without being entirely prepared. One issue I also have to look into are legal aspects of a car mod, which I will discuss with a relative who is a lawyer. So yes, I want to make the best intake I can make, and yes I'm trying to get everything done as quickly as possible.
Hey guys....I too have built a new type of intake. I raced a Ferarri Maranello and a Porsche 911 twin turbo. I smoked them hard. They kept asking me if I had a quad turbo set-up. But I told them it was just an intake. They didn't believe me...Oh well. I guess I'll have to go find a Lamboroghini Murcielago to race next since I can beat everyone else.
Now I know how guys like custommaxima, and warpspeed, and budget feel about guys wanting product in development.
When I have found a better manufacturing process (which I am working on right now with an engineer with Toyota/Lexus (he works on dash design for future Lexus interiors), and I can get a better idea on exactly how long it will take to make each intake, and how much each intake will cost to produce, I will have everything ready. That includes pics, dyno charts, high quality digital sound recordings, and anything else that may be relevant, and provide it all on a web site. Hopefully, I'll find a way to coat the fibreglass in plastic. It is possible, it's just a matter of cost and production size. In order to get the mold done, I'd be looking at a minimum of 1000 units.
I know some of you are very anxious, and I don't want to jump into this without being entirely prepared. One issue I also have to look into are legal aspects of a car mod, which I will discuss with a relative who is a lawyer. So yes, I want to make the best intake I can make, and yes I'm trying to get everything done as quickly as possible.
Hey guys....I too have built a new type of intake. I raced a Ferarri Maranello and a Porsche 911 twin turbo. I smoked them hard. They kept asking me if I had a quad turbo set-up. But I told them it was just an intake. They didn't believe me...Oh well. I guess I'll have to go find a Lamboroghini Murcielago to race next since I can beat everyone else.
Now I know how guys like custommaxima, and warpspeed, and budget feel about guys wanting product in development.
07-03-2002 | 09:36 AM
#50
i am also very interested in this. if you could make one specifically for maximas with the VI, that would be very cool. but otherwise, as long as it gets made, i think a lot of people will be happy.
07-03-2002 | 10:24 AM
#51
Re: Improving Intake and Kills
Originally posted by Sin
We spoke briefly at the next red light, and he swore I had nitrous. He was like, "There is no way your car sounds like that with just an intake." And I was like, "The sad part is, my car is bone stock other than the intake I made myself." He told me he had an X-pipe full exhaust, underdrive pulleys, (he had a lowered suspension) and a K&N. I asked if he wanted to run again, he said "No man, you're on the bottle, it's not fair." I just said whatever and left it at that.
We spoke briefly at the next red light, and he swore I had nitrous. He was like, "There is no way your car sounds like that with just an intake." And I was like, "The sad part is, my car is bone stock other than the intake I made myself." He told me he had an X-pipe full exhaust, underdrive pulleys, (he had a lowered suspension) and a K&N. I asked if he wanted to run again, he said "No man, you're on the bottle, it's not fair." I just said whatever and left it at that.
10-25-2003 | 08:09 AM
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Yeah, Sin, what's up with this intake. I still don't have an intake, thinking of buying from Budget Exhaust for their intake. Are you Canadian, because I think I've seen you on the Toronto Maxima forums. I'd love to see dyno charts though, or even meet up with you if you're in Toronto sometime.
10-25-2003 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Shift_Power
Yeah, Sin, what's up with this intake. I still don't have an intake, thinking of buying from Budget Exhaust for their intake. Are you Canadian, because I think I've seen you on the Toronto Maxima forums. I'd love to see dyno charts though, or even meet up with you if you're in Toronto sometime.
10-25-2003 | 01:02 PM
#56
Originally Posted by Sin
Very true! I'm not super driver, but I have gone through a couple racing schools and do have a racing license. I needed it to test drive and race for the University of Toronto Engineering Formala SAE team. Now that thing was fun. A motorcycle engine with a 14-16000rpm redline, weighing little more than 500-600 pounds. It's 0-60 was in the 3.5 second range, but what was REALLY impressive was the brakes.
Get pics of that intake up!!!
10-25-2003 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Shift_Power
Yeah, Sin, what's up with this intake. I still don't have an intake, thinking of buying from Budget Exhaust for their intake. Are you Canadian, because I think I've seen you on the Toronto Maxima forums. I'd love to see dyno charts though, or even meet up with you if you're in Toronto sometime.
10-25-2003 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Shift_Power
Hey bro, thanks for the invite, yeah, I'm coming, just to the dinner though! Screen name over there is Shift_Chirp, what's yours?
See you at the meet, it's a shame you can't come go-karting. Ciao-Alin-
10-25-2003 | 09:41 PM
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Eh Sin,
My sister has a 1.8T chipped with full exhaust, she runs 14.8-14.9 in the q/m. Your tale is accurate if you are indeed running 14.65
When are you going to fab me up a custom SC CAI so I can ditch this plumbing equipment?
My sister has a 1.8T chipped with full exhaust, she runs 14.8-14.9 in the q/m. Your tale is accurate if you are indeed running 14.65
When are you going to fab me up a custom SC CAI so I can ditch this plumbing equipment?
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