10-13-2005
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Join Date: May 2005
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A Step Sideways
Hello everyone. I'm an editor at CarTech Books ( www.cartechbooks.com) and a freelance magazine writer (just Mustang stuff so far). I have a '96 Eagle Talon TSi and a '96 Mustang Cobra (I also post on TCStangs). My Talon is stock for now, but I'm hoping to get an intake, boost gauge, boost controller, and 3-inch exhaust this winter.
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10-13-2005
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Asshat King
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Re: A Step Sideways
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10-14-2005
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Join Date: May 2005
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Re: A Step Sideways
Hey, it's a pretty good book. I put a lot of work into it. Like most of our books, it probably has a lot of info that you'd find useful, and some that you already know. I suppose that just depends on where you are in the car guy's learning curve. If there's anything specific that you're looking for, let me know and I can check tomorrow.
Travis
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10-14-2005
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Resident Redneck
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Re: A Step Sideways
Welcome to the site.
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Headers, CAI, Tuning, 160 T-stat & 125hp dry N2O kit.
10.48 @ 136.86 w/1.65 60'
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10-14-2005
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Burp!
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Re: A Step Sideways
welcome to the site.
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10-14-2005
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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Re: A Step Sideways
welcome
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10-14-2005
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Kevin
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Re: A Step Sideways
Welcome! As soon as you do those mods, you're gonna want to add more... and more... You probably know that. I know people who have bought DSMs for beaters, but they still find themselves trying to add a little more power.
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10-14-2005
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Join Date: May 2005
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Re: A Step Sideways
My goal is to stick with the stock turbo and intercooler. I really just want to make it as responsive as possible, faster than the average stock car, and be as fuel efficient as possible.
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10-14-2005
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back in the saddle again
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Re: A Step Sideways
Well with the stock turbo and intercooler your limited to intake work, ic piping, exhaust work,and some other mods to stay in a reasonable budget.
The stock turbo and intercooler are the major drawback on that vehicle.
Welcome to the boards.
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10-14-2005
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Mazda Bitch
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10-17-2005
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Re: A Step Sideways
Welcome.
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10-17-2005
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Resident Redneck
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Re: A Step Sideways
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Originally Posted by thom1301
My goal is to stick with the stock turbo and intercooler. I really just want to make it as responsive as possible, faster than the average stock car, and be as fuel efficient as possible.
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You can have one of the three.
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'07 Z06 Black/Black 2LZ
Headers, CAI, Tuning, 160 T-stat & 125hp dry N2O kit.
10.48 @ 136.86 w/1.65 60'
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10-17-2005
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Join Date: May 2005
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Re: A Step Sideways
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Originally Posted by Super4x4Duty
You can have one of the three.
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Yeah, I know I'm dreaming. Earlier this summer I was driving the and Talon got passed by a 350Z with a few stickers (it probably had an intake and a cat-back), but I didn't start anything because I didn't know I could win. I didn't know...(dramatic pause) I just want be able to handle something like that. I know it won't be a 13 second car or anything.
As far as fuel efficiency, I opened up the intake and exhaust on my last car, and I ended up getting better mileage than stock. I was hoping that would be the case with this car, too. Is that an unrealistic goal?
Last edited by thom1301; 10-17-2005 at 10:01 AM..
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10-17-2005
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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Re: A Step Sideways
dsm dips easily into a 13 second area.. very easily...
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10-17-2005
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: A Step Sideways
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Originally Posted by thom1301
As far as fuel efficiency, I opened up the intake and exhaust on my last car, and I ended up getting better mileage than stock. I was hoping that would be the case with this car, too. Is that an unrealistic goal?
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Aslong as you aren't driving more agressively you should see better highway fuel mileage.
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10-17-2005
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: shoreview, MN
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Re: A Step Sideways
nice. welcome aboard
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10-17-2005
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Kevin
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Re: A Step Sideways
Your plans for the car will really make it feel different, and actually add a nice amount of HP/Tq. I'd also recommend a different blow off valve, considering the stock 2G plastic one leaks boost (1st Gen DSM valve works great, or maybe a Greddy Type S/HKS).
Last edited by sleepydsm; 10-17-2005 at 02:33 PM..
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10-17-2005
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Is funding Exxon.
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: A Step Sideways
That thing will get into the 13's easily. IC pipiing or FMIC, SAFC, exhaust, K&N, boost controller and you are there. Is it FWD? Then you might need DR's to do it.
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10-17-2005
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: St. Paul
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Re: A Step Sideways
JET, I'm sure this has been beaten to death in some places, but can you explain to me breifly why IC piping adds power? Is it just because it doesn't flex (like a rubber brake line)?
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10-17-2005
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Re: A Step Sideways
Larger piping= more flow, just like opening up the exhaust. Bigger IC just cools the air better to prevent detonation.
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