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  Feb 16 2005, 11:01 PM
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 Info Seeker  Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 29-April 04 From: Crystal Lake, IL Member No.: 284  |
 on my way back home from a cruise out of town. i am suddenly graced by a bright blue car riding my ass. i couldn't make out what it was for the life of me (tints, and wiggly sideviews) until it went to pass. it was none other than that force fed 2.4 srt4. i honestly had never played around with one and thought "not a chance in your fairy neon" BOY was i wrong  ! i ate his dust. TWICE. because i was not man enough to sit back and let him take me, i tried to pass him (2 lane road) and downshift 3rd (55mph) hit it, slam 4th were even now. and he just flew back up in front of me  ! with ease. ive since realized i have a serious boost issue as i can barely hit 10lbs, with an mbc cranked all the way up. explain that. LOL. anyways word of wisdom to all the other stockers dont underestimate the new spiced up neon, they are wicked from a roll.
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Feb 16 2005, 11:14 PM
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Info Seeker Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 29-April 04 From: Crystal Lake, IL Member No.: 284 |
i never thought of that, but it makes sense, thx spy. i just got this one not to long ago and havent had the time to go over it well. but i got a couple other good intercoolers. so ill toss one up and see if it helps.
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Feb 17 2005, 07:45 AM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 774 Joined: 28-October 02 From: Pekin Member No.: 32 |
As well as checking for boost leaks, check to see if the ball in your mbc has fallen inside the spring. Happened to me, tough to diagnose.
SRT4s are quick cars, but you should be able to beat one with a bit of boost and a good exhaust. -------------------- 2009 Scion Tc
1994 Del Sol Si 1991 Talon TSi AWD 1990 Mustang GT FOR SALE!!! |
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Feb 17 2005, 08:24 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Test for boost leaks, intercooler leaks, and all the good stuff. You can seal up the leaks in the intercooler around the piping with some JB weld. If the leak is actually in the fins, you're going to need an aluminum welder and the price jumps considerably. Keep us up to date.
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Feb 18 2005, 12:18 AM
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Info Seeker Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 29-April 04 From: Crystal Lake, IL Member No.: 284 |
i dont have a complex nice ball and sping mbc setup, i have the 3 dollar ace hardware special, but yeah ive seen that happen once before. i thought i was the only one. but i am going to swap intercoolers and check for boost leaks using the boost leak tester i made, (thx vfaq) as far as exhaust and that srt4, ill be waiting till i find a job.
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Feb 19 2005, 10:36 AM
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Info Seeker Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 29-April 04 From: Crystal Lake, IL Member No.: 284 |
im fwd! i miss my all wheel.
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Feb 19 2005, 11:47 PM
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Info Seeker Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 29-April 04 From: Crystal Lake, IL Member No.: 284 |
sending pm
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