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 Oct 1 2008, 01:36 PM
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Parts are back and FINALLY being bolted on. I'm prayin' hard to be able to break in the new transfer case enough to handle a cruise to Normal for Mitsu Owner's Day Saturday AM!
Mellon (Chris Turman) will actually be there, I hear! -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Oct 1 2008, 03:21 PM
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Hrmmm... wonder if they will be doing the dyno thing.. Id like to get a base line.
-------------------- Need a boost in the pocket book and with your health?
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Oct 2 2008, 07:44 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
I heard someone might be. You're likely a little late in getting in line, however. Check EvoM.
Otherwise, parts are on, needs a test drive, double-check fluids, and check for leaks. Break-in (I hope) begins tonight! -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Oct 2 2008, 07:50 AM
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Post Master Group: Moderators Posts: 516 Joined: 2-September 08 Member No.: 8,139 |
QUOTE (Kazz5 @ Oct 2 2008, 07:44 AM) I heard someone might be. You're likely a little late in getting in line, however. Check EvoM. Otherwise, parts are on, needs a test drive, double-check fluids, and check for leaks. Break-in (I hope) begins tonight! Drop me a line, I need to swap out the R compounds for something less gooey. -------------------- Need a boost in the pocket book and with your health?
the real deal If your not interested in an extra grand a month, cool beans... Its working for me. |
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Oct 2 2008, 10:19 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
I've put about 25 miles on the new TC, etc. now. Should be able to get her to Mitsu Owners Day! Got a bad tire though. That sucks since there's so much tread left on the whole set... Grr...
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Oct 3 2008, 06:50 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
In the past I've replaced 2 at a time. I don't think it's hurt the center diff running slightly different wheel heights front to back.
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Oct 3 2008, 09:25 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
At $120 a pop before tax and shipping, that's what I'm thinkin'.
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Oct 3 2008, 11:18 AM
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Post Master Group: Moderators Posts: 516 Joined: 2-September 08 Member No.: 8,139 |
If you are concerned about making it to the MOD event with the tires being the way they are, stop over and you can put in my stock wheels with zero wear advans.
-------------------- Need a boost in the pocket book and with your health?
the real deal If your not interested in an extra grand a month, cool beans... Its working for me. |
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Oct 4 2008, 04:31 PM
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 HONDA KILLER Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 17-December 06 Member No.: 1,022 |
Nice to meet you today Kazz. You're EVO seemed fine leaving the event.
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Oct 5 2008, 12:14 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
Thanks! She goes in for fluids change and leak check this week. With that odd wear on the inside of the passenger front, again, I'm going to have them go over the suspension with a fine-toothed comb, also.
Great to meet you, as well. Hope to see you at some events next year! -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Oct 9 2008, 06:10 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
Damn it's nice to have an Evo back under my ass!
Fluid change seems to have quieted some noises - good thing. A lot of noise still from the Exedy HD Twin clutch, but since it's quieter I'm not bitchin' at the moment. Two new tires, keep the best of the four old ones, and a front end alignment make for a better feeling drive on crappy pavement. Toe was a mess on both sides up front. Combined off by over 3!!!! So, I'm writing off the odd wear that destroyed one of the tires to crappy potholes and roads for now. I'll try to remember to check them often. We'll see. I'm going to use the Evo to commute to work for a bit so I can have that new TC good and broken in and do a few 3rd-gear rips early next week. I'll send them off to Mellon and we'll finish up the 93 octane tune. Then, on to race gas.  *Laugh* Already have the roll center lowering kit and stainless steel brake lines collecting dust. In the meantime, a set of stock wheels are gonna get the sandblast/powdercoat treatment and get wrapped in dedicated snows. Evo AWD in the snow! All in the name of gettin' that TC good and broken in by spring! That's it for now. I'm back on the streets, kids. Not huntin' sasquatches yet, but, that will come. 
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Oct 9 2008, 07:53 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 113 Joined: 26-November 04 Member No.: 388 |
nice!!
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Oct 10 2008, 08:25 AM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Good to hear Lindsey. That makes two silver Evo's I'd like a ride in sometime.
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Oct 10 2008, 08:56 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
QUOTE (natedogg @ Oct 10 2008, 08:25 AM) That makes two silver Evo's I'd like a ride in sometime. I've driven Dan's....I'm always available for a comparison drive!  Of course that would just make me want an Evo even more.... -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Oct 10 2008, 09:16 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
We should get somethin' arranged before it gets too damn cold and the snow flies... !
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Oct 10 2008, 10:53 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Hmmmm....you going to the "Fatty Fest"?
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Oct 10 2008, 12:33 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
Unfortunately, I'm not sure yet. Sunday's are bad due to the NFL for starters. *Laugh* Then there's duck and goose seasons... *Laugh*
I should know this weekend. -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Nov 14 2008, 11:08 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
** EDITED 11/15 11AM W/New Graph! **
93 Octane map complete. Mellon sent me a new "DLL" graph. What's changed is a ported intake manifold and throttle body (via Buschur). What's interesting is comparing it with the first he sent me (from page 4 of this thread, but reposted here for viewing), there was a drop, especially in torque, from just installing the ported parts without a re-tune. From Dynoflash to Mellon flash:  From Mellon flash w/ported parts to Mellon-tuned ported parts:  Again, I know, these are just bench numbers. I'm just looking at them for comparison's sake. Now to get rid of what's left of 93 in my tank and on to race gas - 110 octane, I'm thinking! And some new spark plugs... -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Nov 14 2008, 12:27 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Excellent numbers Kazz. That thing could be in the 11 with the right 60ft.
I'm not surprised that low end / Torque fell off after the ported intake parts were installed, before the re-tune. You made a very nice increase in the top end man. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Nov 14 2008, 01:40 PM
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Post Master Group: Moderators Posts: 516 Joined: 2-September 08 Member No.: 8,139 |
Impressive!
-------------------- Need a boost in the pocket book and with your health?
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