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Forum: 3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
May 22, 2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,883
Posted By GTRay

pressure bleed system from the top down. find a...

pressure bleed system from the top down. find a shop with a power pressure bleeder. if it is air in the system this will be your best bet. also look up the bleed procedure for your car. for a lot of...
Forum: 3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
May 21, 2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,809
Posted By GTRay

the problem suggests over braking or under...

the problem suggests over braking or under braking at one of those wheels. go buy a set of line locks at napa (hose pinchers). apply one to each wheel and duplicate the problem at lower speeds. these...
Forum: Naturally Aspirated Performance Forum
Feb 17, 2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 64,148
Posted By GTRay

heh, I guess that's the perception in foreign...

heh, I guess that's the perception in foreign markets. Yukon isn't a manufacturer. It's a model of truck/suv made by gm.

Minor detail and insignificant to the thread.

Ray
Forum: Microtech
Jan 10, 2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Microtech Matrix Mode
Views: 1,679
Posted By GTRay

this is because the microtech system was designed...

this is because the microtech system was designed to be used by people familiar with carbs. microtech's own training spends way more time teaching you the attributes of "normal" mode than matrix...
Forum: 3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
Jun 22, 2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 32,432
Posted By GTRay

Still not forgotten, nostalgia had me google his...

Still not forgotten, nostalgia had me google his name after all these years and i'm truly saddened to come across this...

Ray
Forum: Naturally Aspirated Performance Forum
Jan 8, 2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,099
Posted By GTRay

My experience tuning an NA with a microtech only...

My experience tuning an NA with a microtech only netted very marginal gains in peak power but significantly improved the breadth of the power curve. The car did not have cats installed and was...
Forum: 20B Forum
Aug 9, 2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,592
Posted By GTRay

Absolutley! keep me posted on the happenings...

Absolutley!

keep me posted on the happenings with it. How did you calculate your tuned runner lengths? Helmholtz equation, some other mathematical logic, or just what looked right?

Are you...
Forum: 20B Forum
Aug 7, 2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,592
Posted By GTRay

t-von is headed pretty much in the right...

t-von is headed pretty much in the right direction with his rx-8 analogy. If you are going to consider placing ITB's on your ride for an NA setup then it's time to break out the calculator and start...
Forum: 3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
Jul 13, 2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,215
Posted By GTRay

Reading these posts really bring to light how...

Reading these posts really bring to light how poorly alignment settings are understood by most people in the general public.

Your major angles for alignment are your toe settings, camber...
Forum: Comments and Suggestions Archive
Apr 26, 2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 481
Posted By GTRay

EFNet #rx7 = been there for at least 15+ years ...

EFNet #rx7 = been there for at least 15+ years

Ray
Forum: Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
Dec 20, 2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,814
Posted By GTRay

If you're looking for daily driven performance,...

If you're looking for daily driven performance, mileage, and handling - The Bridgestone 960AS Pole Position is going to give you the best of all the above in an "all season" package. they also cary a...
Forum: Microtech
Dec 19, 2008, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By GTRay

the "X" designation of your ecu means that the...

the "X" designation of your ecu means that the igniters are built into the circuitry already.

Ray
Forum: The Bad & Fugly Members
Jun 1, 2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,726
Posted By GTRay

I'm certainly going to come to Brian's defense in...

I'm certainly going to come to Brian's defense in this case. I've known Brian since about 1995. I've seen Brian go completely out of his way just to help out a fellow enthusiast. Hell, in 2000 brian...
Forum: SE RX-7 Forum
Apr 20, 2008, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 569
Posted By GTRay

FL Palm Beach Area

Hey guys,

I'll be moving a little further south into the Palm Beach area. I'm getting back to my roots in automotive service by taking a management position with Bridgestone/Firestone. I'd like to...
Forum: Canadian Forum
Jan 19, 2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 37,966
Posted By GTRay

how is that name pronounced? like Ferrari with a...

how is that name pronounced? like Ferrari with a japanese accent? FU-RA-I?

Ray
Forum: Racing Kills Lounge
Dec 14, 2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,221
Posted By GTRay

What part of Tallahassee are you in? I'm...

What part of Tallahassee are you in? I'm surprised a Leon County Sherrif let you off like that.

Ray
Forum: RX-7 Audio/Visual Lounge
Dec 1, 2007, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By GTRay

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/06/civette-honda...

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/06/civette-honda-civic-with-corvette-ls1.html

Don't knock it till you try it. Ever have a project you wanted to do just for the simple pleasure of accomplishing...
Forum: Rotary Car Performance
Nov 28, 2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,697
Posted By GTRay

If you really want a great example of this......

If you really want a great example of this... take a look at the outright winners at LeMans recently. Turbo Deisels!

Comparatively low revving, comparatively high TQ, and moderate power.

The...
Forum: 3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
Nov 11, 2007, 08:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,563
Posted By GTRay

I think we all know that accidents can be...

I think we all know that accidents can be unavoidable. Stupid people do stupid things behind the wheel. I've found that vehicle size is typically inversley proportional to vehicle/situational...
Forum: Rotary Car Performance
Nov 10, 2007, 08:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,615
Posted By GTRay

here's a cheat sheet on intake manifold theory...

here's a cheat sheet on intake manifold theory for rotary engines.

http://www.rotaryeng.net/intake.html

Ray
Forum: Rotary Car Performance
Nov 10, 2007, 08:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,615
Posted By GTRay

This is what mazda did to their Le Mans winning...

This is what mazda did to their Le Mans winning race car. This is the technology that was specifically banned after they won. The adjustable manifold technology allowed Mazda to significantly broaden...
Forum: 3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
Nov 10, 2007, 07:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,563
Posted By GTRay

Why has everyone here completely looked over the...

Why has everyone here completely looked over the RX-8?

Our "family car" is my wife's RX8. It's the only car we have that has back seats. The rear-facing baby seat fits just fine in the back. When...
Forum: Rotary Car Performance
Nov 8, 2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,615
Posted By GTRay

I guess the main point is that port air velocity...

I guess the main point is that port air velocity is CRUCIAL at low RPM's - it pays dividends later. After low rpm port velocity comes tuning for the effect of sound in the intake. This is where the...
Forum: Rotary Car Performance
Nov 4, 2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,615
Posted By GTRay

It's no secret. Mazda has been doing it for YEARS...

It's no secret. Mazda has been doing it for YEARS prior to the RX8. What made the RX8 different is the extreme differences in runner lengths for the intake manifold.

Tuning an intake system for a...
Forum: 1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
Nov 3, 2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,385
Posted By GTRay

how much timing are you running? typically you...

how much timing are you running? typically you have to go way beyond the optimal range to start smelling rich exhaust with no other changes. I would suggest bringing it back a few ticks to get it in...
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