[Supras] First gear

[t72pwrd]

LOL!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <cthommes at adelphia.net>
To: "t72pwrd" <nholden1 at woh.rr.com>
Cc: <Supras at supras.com>; <berniek at technicaldevelop.com>; "Jeff Mohler" 
<speedtoys.racing at gmail.com>; "Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)" 
<Brian.Walker2 at VDOT.Virginia.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Supras] First gear


> Pete?  You out there reading this???
>
> -Craig
>
> ---- t72pwrd <nholden1 at woh.rr.com> wrote:
>> This build is well beyond stock.  GT4294 and ALL supporting mods and lots 
>> of
>> bling and crazy stuff.  Take too long to list it all and it would just
>> depress me.
>>
>> One example: a brand NEW set of TRD cams from the Group A race cars, just
>> wish I could find a matching pan and I might sell my accusump.
>>
>> I'm not going to state my power goals, they're well known to many here 
>> and
>> the resulting mockery from 6 years ago is part of what is motivating this
>> build.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)" <Brian.Walker2 at VDOT.Virginia.gov>
>> To: <cthommes at adelphia.net>; "t72pwrd" <nholden1 at woh.rr.com>
>> Cc: <Supras at supras.com>; <berniek at technicaldevelop.com>; "Jeff Mohler"
>> <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 9:05 AM
>> Subject: RE: [Supras] First gear
>>
>>
>> 5 years of immobility? I'm hoping to here about a carbon-ceramic
>> retrofit with that kind of delay...
>>
>> Horrible brakes, just need the right compound. I've been contemplating
>> selling the JK BBK kit that was going to go on the car next season.
>> Brian
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: cthommes at adelphia.net [mailto:cthommes at adelphia.net]
>> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 1:25 PM
>> To: t72pwrd
>> Cc: Supras at supras.com; berniek at technicaldevelop.com; Jeff Mohler;
>> Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)
>> Subject: Re: [Supras] First gear
>>
>> LOL!  What brakes did you go with?
>>
>> Everyone forgets how horrible the brakes are on these cars, regardless
>> of fancypants supermetaleramic pads or cross-drilled this-n-that...
>>
>> -Craig
>>
>> ---- t72pwrd <nholden1 at woh.rr.com> wrote:
>> > I ran a -60 upgraded CT for a short period of time before other issues
>>
>> > forced me to part the whole car.  That SOB was a ton of fun, issues
>> > were very similar to what Bernie is describing.  Didn't put many miles
>>
>> > on it, but bang for the buck it was a well spent $450.  Can't comment
>> > on longevity, but at that time it made more sense than multiple
>> thousands on a single upgrade.
>> >
>> > Like Bernie has said, the car really comes to life over 3K.  It's
>> > really not a bad option to get to 400, again longevity might be an
>> > issue, but it is a very cost effective path.
>> >
>> > I went this path and regretted it, but not all will.  It IS a deadend
>> > path but it should get you 400 at the wheels.
>> >
>> > I just spent more on brakes than most of our cars' are worth.  I'm not
>>
>> > trying to boast, just want to make it clear that I have a different
>> > goal and chose a different path.
>> >
>> > This path has resulted in an immobile car for 5 years and lots of
>> > frustration.
>> >
>> > Just think about your goals before you decide how to get there.
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Jeff Mohler" <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com>
>> > To: <berniek at technicaldevelop.com>
>> > Cc: <Supras at supras.com>; "Walker,Brian (Rich. Dist)"
>> > <Brian.Walker2 at vdot.virginia.gov>
>> > Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 7:11 PM
>> > Subject: Re: [Supras] First gear
>> >
>> >
>> > > The 3K bump is typical for the CT26 housing.
>> > >
>> > > Im waiting for the "broke da turbo" post..youre asking a lot at 20
>> > > psi on that thing (manifold boost + loss).
>> > >
>> > > On Dec 29, 2007 6:07 PM, berniek at technicaldevelop.com
>> > > <berniek at technicaldevelop.com> wrote:
>> > >> Jim:
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>     I don't have any idea how much power the engine is making.
>> > >> I'll get it dynoed after 750-1000 miles.  Not clipping the turbine
>> > >> but opening up the wastegate port instead may be responsible for
>> > >> the explosive onset of torque at 3000 RPM.  But it sometimes will
>> > >> start to do the same in second, although it is just a little tire
>> > >> hopping at about 4500-5000 RPM.  Suspension is stock.  This car
>> > >> will be an INFREQUENT daily driver, so with the exception of brakes
>>
>> > >> from Jeff in the summer, the suspension, etc. will stay pretty much
>>
>> > >> as is.  I did scare myself a couple of times.  The GTO was gone 37
>> > >> years ago.  The Firebird with the BB Chevy has been in wait of
>> > >> exterior restoration for 10 years (including a carburetor rebuild.
>>
>> > >> Holleys have vertical cork gaskets that shrink like magic.
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>     Bernie
>> > >>
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