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06-13-2012, 06:33 PM | #163 |
Takes corners too fast!
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yea enough talk let see those parts; see the build; see the video; and listen to the purr, wine, and whistle of the turbo as the Yaris winds up.
This thread needs more photos to stare at :D
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06-15-2012, 03:29 PM | #164 | ||||
Only Happy When it Rains
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1.The problem is every modern straight engine I've seen the experience ends up like Dent Guys: Quote:
Now the reason for this is this is the main difference between straight engines and V engines. V engines are V because the harmonic differences offset each other with the degree of the V. Which is why the angle is different between v4, v6, v8 , etc. Flat engines don't have any of that vibration, because they are in a row, all working the exact same way in the same directions. Which is also why the harmonic dampeners on our cars are basically nonexistent. 2. It simply isn't cheap. Anyone who says they can balance your engine for $250 has no idea what they are doing. There is a reason balancing and blueprinting go hand in hand, they are basically the same type of labor, Anyone who you would trust to do this isn't going to be cheap. It is going to be at least $1000, probably more, depending on how familiar the person is with the engine in question. Just think about it, the engine at the least has to be disassembled and reassembled. 3. Quote:
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Just like I know engines in the top racing series are all balanced.blueprinted, etc. It would be dumb to not do it. Basically V engines and straight engines are two very different beasts when it comes to vibration. Here's the real thing though, I don't know anyone with a modern straight engine who's ever done it and the car needed it. Like Blown Xa said, it could be insurance money. so if you know a great engine builder and have the extra couple of grand on hand, you might as well go have it done. But as Dent Guy said, if you're on a budget there are many better things to put your money toward. Now come on, prove me wrong. Show me the results of all these straight engines and their extensive balancing reports.
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09-18-2012, 11:46 AM | #165 |
Drives: 2007 3dr hb 5sp Join Date: May 2012
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Warm fuel atomizes better in the chamber... better mpg. returnless is purely emissions based and cost cutting. Hot fuel and air charge do increase risk of "ping" tho.
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11-24-2012, 09:16 AM | #166 |
Drives: Gen 1 XB Join Date: Nov 2012
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Just a quick tip. Hoppe's gun cleaning solvent is a great tool for applying to your engine fasteners prior to trying to break them loose. Squirt some on each fastener, and it will help counter the effects of dissimilar metal corrosion (shank siezing) between the steel bolts and aluminum block, head, etc. Just make sure to allow it plenty of time to "wick" down into where it needs to go.
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11-24-2012, 10:30 AM | #167 |
play every day
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Oooh... Hoppes #9. The shooter's perfume.
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