Looks like it will be a month or two before I turn the boost up. Sent my ECU into JWT and they said at least 3 weeks....so probably two months

I was gonna pruchase a used JWT 550, Z32 program but it was for an auto Maxima and I decided I did not want to put up with the CEL's. I would have had to remove the injectors, MAF, and put the stock ECU back in for emissioins testing. So I just said *** it and sent my I30 ECU into JWT

So in the mean time I got some other goodies to play with. Some 245/50/15 Dunlop SP 8000. Not my first choice in tires but they are literally the only company that makes a wide sticky 15" tire. My 215/60/15 Potenza RE950's are great tires but they can't begin to hold my current 260wtq, let alone what I will be putting down with 10-11 psi.

Also picked up an MEVI so my power will stop falling on it's face after 5.5K rpm's. The 7.2K rev limiter and MEVI will be sweeeeeeet! Once I am out of first I will never see anything below 350 whp.

 

yeah, good move, MEVI is sweet dude.

so you're turbo-ed now. I don't see you much in the 4th gen forums anymore. need to holla back and show us your expertiese sometimes, you know.

 

good deal and good luck on the wait

 

Crack open that MEVI Lid and make sure those screws are in with RED locktight

Good luck with it all

-matt

 

I still read the 4th gen forum every couple days but never feel like posting. Mostly in here and reading old posts by the more expierenced boosted guys

 

Most definately.

 

Take some pics PLEASE...I haven't seen what the MEVI looks like inside.

 

Sure. I was actually going to paint the top cover and lock-tight the screws today so I will take pics for you. I know I have seen other post pics with the top removed before....what exactly do you want to see? The butterfly valve system?

 

Yeah, how it works basically.....individual butterflys/rod/etc.

I can find others posts, just figured it would be easy/fast for ya, so don't bother if it's a PITA.

 

No, it is not a problem to do. Like I said, I planned on messing with it today.

 

What wheels are you going to put the 245's onto? 15" wheels with turbo must accelerate pretty quick!

 

15x7.5 15lb rims off a early 90's Q45. I love rolling on my 15's I don't pretend to road race or autox so I don't need a lower profile tire. Just acceleration baby!


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I see, that's pretty cool. They look similar to old I30 wheels. But i would strongly recommend getting wider wheels, as 245's is too wide for such a narrow wheel.

 

Per Tire Racks website the manufacturer recommended rim width range is 6.5"-9.5". He's fine on 7.5" rims.

 

Yep, I would not try squeezing on too wide of a tire on a narrow rim. And since they are 15's there is more side wall flex to work with.

 

man i might have to pickup 2 of those wheels at the junkyard thats a good size

i ran a 235 on stock 3rd gen 6.5 wide rim it was alittle strang looking but was fine so 245 on a 7.5 should be no problem ive read about NA 300zxs running 255s on a 7.5 in the back

 

I actually have a lead on another set of 4. I only need two, would you be interested in the other two. Don't have a price yet, but it is kind of a "hook up" situation so I think it would be cheap

 

Every tire manufacturer I can think of says 245 is fine for a 7.5" rim until you start getting down into the 40 and lower profile.

 

Here you go Icey

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nice. can't wait to see some track times after you get your ecu back. car is looking good Mike.

 

Thanks!

 

damn Mike, those tires got some meat! Are they mounted up yet?

 

Nope, before you get here they will be though.

 

same here i have 16's that i ride on most of the time and throw my 3,000 18's in the garage. the power is so better focused on smaller rims.

 

With a 50 series it'll be no problem putting 245 on a 7.5".

Man fxck keeping the VI operational. You need to remove torque. Just pull the plates man. I burn down 245's in first and second and I'm not even boosted.

 

Mounted, balanced, and aligned!

 

looks good and ill let you know if i want the rims but ive need to get the car running again first

 

No offense, but those tires look very funny on there. I bet straight line traction must be pretty good with that squishy tire footprint. But when the sidewalls rollover in a turn, watchout!

 

They will be fine, thanks

 

They look good to me.

 

Those look sic Mike! All business.

 

Thats what the rear of my 240 is gonna look like. If they have strong sidewalls rollover should be minimal with 40+ PSI.

 

Muscle Car style!!!