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09-28-2001, 04:11 PM
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Its for sure not new cam gears. I just hope it doesn't have an adverse effects (ie. loud engine sound from a CAI). Hope it works well with California's ****ty 91 octane too 
09-28-2001, 04:25 PM
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Wow I just finished installing mine and raced around the track for a while. It took me 2 hours to install because I put it on backwards the first time. I want to thank them for selling me the first one and I am really happy with the performance. The only thing that bothers me is that it looks so nice compared to the other parts around it. Now I have to spend a fortune modding the whole engine bay and who would have thought that you could get so much torque out of a little thing like this.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
Well it is definately worthwile and worth every penny.
Take a look at these pics, Sorry if they came out a little dark.
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:pJust kidding I want one too, whatever it is.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
Well it is definately worthwile and worth every penny.
Take a look at these pics, Sorry if they came out a little dark.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
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:pJust kidding I want one too, whatever it is.
09-28-2001, 06:55 PM
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Originally posted by kchen
HaHA.....I thought my suspension mod would be the last one...
but....well well well....................
HaHA.....I thought my suspension mod would be the last one...
but....well well well....................
P.S. RIMS + tires dont count! since tires are a normal item you change on a regular basis and I dont know of anyone who's crazy enough to mount and balance their own wheels themselves without the proper equipment.
09-28-2001, 07:01 PM
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Originally posted by NighthawkBlack
Wow I just finished installing mine and raced around the track for a while. It took me 2 hours to install because I put it on backwards the first time. I want to thank them for selling me the first one and I am really happy with the performance. The only thing that bothers me is that it looks so nice compared to the other parts around it. Now I have to spend a fortune modding the whole engine bay and who would have thought that you could get so much torque out of a little thing like this.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
Well it is definately worthwile and worth every penny.
Take a look at these pics, Sorry if they came out a little dark.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
:pJust kidding I want one too, whatever it is.
Wow I just finished installing mine and raced around the track for a while. It took me 2 hours to install because I put it on backwards the first time. I want to thank them for selling me the first one and I am really happy with the performance. The only thing that bothers me is that it looks so nice compared to the other parts around it. Now I have to spend a fortune modding the whole engine bay and who would have thought that you could get so much torque out of a little thing like this.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
Well it is definately worthwile and worth every penny.
Take a look at these pics, Sorry if they came out a little dark.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
:pJust kidding I want one too, whatever it is.
09-28-2001, 07:06 PM
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Originally posted by NighthawkBlack
Wow I just finished installing mine and raced around the track for a while. It took me 2 hours to install because I put it on backwards the first time. I want to thank them for selling me the first one and I am really happy with the performance. The only thing that bothers me is that it looks so nice compared to the other parts around it. Now I have to spend a fortune modding the whole engine bay and who would have thought that you could get so much torque out of a little thing like this.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
Well it is definately worthwile and worth every penny.
Take a look at these pics, Sorry if they came out a little dark.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
:pJust kidding I want one too, whatever it is.
Wow I just finished installing mine and raced around the track for a while. It took me 2 hours to install because I put it on backwards the first time. I want to thank them for selling me the first one and I am really happy with the performance. The only thing that bothers me is that it looks so nice compared to the other parts around it. Now I have to spend a fortune modding the whole engine bay and who would have thought that you could get so much torque out of a little thing like this.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
Well it is definately worthwile and worth every penny.
Take a look at these pics, Sorry if they came out a little dark.
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
<img src=http://www.members.aol.com/rwtget/pics/c3>
:pJust kidding I want one too, whatever it is.
09-28-2001, 09:01 PM
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Originally posted by JZ39
Wake up people--he's jsut screwing with you. Read the footnote beneath the "images".
Wake up people--he's jsut screwing with you. Read the footnote beneath the "images".
just goes to show that people don't read....
09-29-2001, 11:53 AM
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Im sorry everyone. I just wanted to keep the excitement and anticipation alive. I want one too. By the way Tim, this is a standalone mod or does its performance complimented by other parts?
09-29-2001, 01:04 PM
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tim know as much as the rest of us about what it is...I just talked to the best expert i know he's from germany lives here for 20+ years and owns an import repair shop...when i say import ...lambrogini,farrahri(sp?) mercedes...etc. any way when i explained the MM details he said maybe MASS Air sensor or something about mass air...we'll know soon
09-29-2001, 03:35 PM
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what do you guys think?
check this out .....
https://secure.com-us.net/tornadoair/
You can see their Commercial & Dyno test via the link
https://secure.com-us.net/tornadoair/realfile/torn1.ram
it looks ugly though..... do you guys think that thing gonna give our TL more hp ?
I hope this is not the mod ppl talking about
https://secure.com-us.net/tornadoair/
You can see their Commercial & Dyno test via the link
https://secure.com-us.net/tornadoair/realfile/torn1.ram
it looks ugly though..... do you guys think that thing gonna give our TL more hp ?
I hope this is not the mod ppl talking about
09-29-2001, 04:52 PM
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Could u guys stop speculating until we get more info on the product...I mean it's good to build the hype but this is too much hype already...
09-30-2001, 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by bdimc2001
Could u guys stop speculating until we get more info on the product...I mean it's good to build the hype but this is too much hype already...
Could u guys stop speculating until we get more info on the product...I mean it's good to build the hype but this is too much hype already...
09-30-2001, 07:54 PM
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Recalibrated Mass Air Flow Sensor is a good bet! They run right around $300 for many makes and models. And they bolt right on in about an hour. Also, they provide between 10 and 15 HP gain throughout the entire RPM range.
Here's an example for a Corvette:
http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/zip-eh-496-sc.html
Here's an example for a Corvette:
http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/zip-eh-496-sc.html
09-30-2001, 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by SybariticOne
Recalibrated Mass Air Flow Sensor is a good bet! They run right around $300 for many makes and models. And they bolt right on in about an hour. Also, they provide between 10 and 15 HP gain throughout the entire RPM range.
Here's an example for a Corvette:
http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/zip-eh-496-sc.html
Recalibrated Mass Air Flow Sensor is a good bet! They run right around $300 for many makes and models. And they bolt right on in about an hour. Also, they provide between 10 and 15 HP gain throughout the entire RPM range.
Here's an example for a Corvette:
http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/zip-eh-496-sc.html
. Thats the first good guess I've heard in a while! Can anybody verify this?
09-30-2001, 08:45 PM
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.........OH REALLY
turns out we dont have mass air sesor i guess more like map or something...
Originally posted by typeR
...I just talked to the best expert i know he's from germany lives here for 20+ years and owns an import repair shop...when i say import ...lambrogini,farrahri(sp?) mercedes...etc. any way when i explained the MM details he said maybe MASS Air sensor or something about mass air...we'll know soon
...I just talked to the best expert i know he's from germany lives here for 20+ years and owns an import repair shop...when i say import ...lambrogini,farrahri(sp?) mercedes...etc. any way when i explained the MM details he said maybe MASS Air sensor or something about mass air...we'll know soon
turns out we dont have mass air sesor i guess more like map or something...
09-30-2001, 08:51 PM
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Originally posted by typeR
.........OH REALLY
"I just talked to the best expert i know he's from germany lives here for 20+ years and owns an import repair shop...when i say import ...lambrogini,farrahri(sp?) mercedes...etc. any way when i explained the MM details he said maybe MASS Air sensor or something about mass air...we'll know soon"
turns out we dont have mass air sesor i guess more like map or something...
.........OH REALLY
"I just talked to the best expert i know he's from germany lives here for 20+ years and owns an import repair shop...when i say import ...lambrogini,farrahri(sp?) mercedes...etc. any way when i explained the MM details he said maybe MASS Air sensor or something about mass air...we'll know soon"
turns out we dont have mass air sesor i guess more like map or something...
09-30-2001, 09:04 PM
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I've been wondering if it might be some type of replacement sensor for the throttle body or the sensor in the intake manifold (MAP)
10-01-2001, 07:15 AM
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I've been wondering about some kind of spacer type plate that would mirror the intake runners...basically increasing there size...that would bolt on in 5 minutes
10-01-2001, 10:50 AM
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look at the dyno chart, the gain is through out. It's definitely electric base mod.....
IT IS THE ELECTRIC SUPERCHARGER ........
Some other company already make these and guarantee that the gain from 4 to 15HP through out or MONEY BACK and they even pay half of the DYNO CHARGE if the gain is not what they claim.
my brother is ordering one for his celica now .... and im thinking to get one too if his celica proven to be in the 4-15hp gain.
IT IS THE ELECTRIC SUPERCHARGER ........
Some other company already make these and guarantee that the gain from 4 to 15HP through out or MONEY BACK and they even pay half of the DYNO CHARGE if the gain is not what they claim.
my brother is ordering one for his celica now .... and im thinking to get one too if his celica proven to be in the 4-15hp gain.
10-01-2001, 11:25 AM
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Just wait and see if Electric Supercharger is BS. My brother is currently working on a project with the electric supercharger on his own Celica. He get it dyno soon.
I don't think the map sensor mod give you a linear HP gain through out. I have seen some map sensor dyno (not on TL), and there are lost at certain RPM.
I don't think the map sensor mod give you a linear HP gain through out. I have seen some map sensor dyno (not on TL), and there are lost at certain RPM.
10-01-2001, 11:32 AM
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I definitely think the mod is more electronic in nature than mechanical.
I think the elecontric side is the unexplored frontier for new cars. Lets face it, we can do all the old school mods in our cars but we are still fighting against electronic devices worrying about low emmissions and good gas milage.
I think the elecontric side is the unexplored frontier for new cars. Lets face it, we can do all the old school mods in our cars but we are still fighting against electronic devices worrying about low emmissions and good gas milage.
