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My GP is just a GT, so no modding plans there. The Harley is a work in progress (chrome, hop-up parts, more chrome, more hop up parts, etc...:iceslolan). My wife and I have an agreement to keep my spending in line, she gets to spend and equal amount on shoes and bling that I do on the bike. Otherwise, I'd go nuts and have a 124" S&S motor, 6 speed gearbox, etc..., :lol:

Are you saying she gets to chrome her shoes.

Don't give her any ideas...:lol:

Yeah, good idea there . Chrome your wife and "hop her up" in an equal fashion you do to your bike. Then when they both are done you can have her ride behind you as people look in amazement' :lol:

My GP is just a GT, so no modding plans there. The Harley is a work in progress (chrome, hop-up parts, more chrome, more hop up parts, etc...:iceslolan). My wife and I have an agreement to keep my spending in line, she gets to spend and equal amount on shoes and bling that I do on the bike. Otherwise, I'd go nuts and have a 124" S&S motor, 6 speed gearbox, etc..., :lol:

Looks like you may want to show her a little place called Gucci then. Before you know it you'll have everything your heart could desire on that Harley. ;)


*goes to look for a shugga mamma*

Alex, who is that parked behind you in your avitar? What were you doing????

Alex, who is that parked behind you in your avitar? What were you doing????

That would be the Omaha Police Department. :lol:

Long story short, the Huskers lost a devastating game to Va Tech and it went downhill from there. Cops cross-blocked the driveway so we couldn't get away. :(

It wasn't anything too serious, just some frustrated fans. :p

:lol:

Reasons motorcycles are better than wives

1. You can ride your motorcycle any time you want
2. Your motorcycle doesn't mind if you look at other motorcycles
3. Your motorcycle doesn't mind if you ride other motorcycles
4. If you decide you don't like your motorcycle anymore, you can get rid of it without losing your house, kids, pension, etc...
5. Motorcycles don't nag.

God I hope my wife doesn't see this, lol!

Rich! I almost choked on my Capin Crunch Berries! That is so funny!

Reasons motorcycles are better than wives

1. You can ride your motorcycle any time you want
2. Your motorcycle doesn't mind if you look at other motorcycles
3. Your motorcycle doesn't mind if you ride other motorcycles
4. If you decide you don't like your motorcycle anymore, you can get rid of it without losing your house, kids, pension, etc...
5. Motorcycles don't nag.

God I hope my wife doesn't see this, lol!

:lol:

Well done Rich. I love the gearhead jokes regardless. Here are a few:

1. You're a 3S owner if you run a 12 secon 1/4 at 104 mph.

2. You're a 3S owner if your turbos boost at idle and die before you realized they kicked in.

3. You're a 3S owner if you carry a screwdriver in your car for when your intake pipe blows off....it happens

4. You're a 3S owner if you drive a twin turbo and boost only 6 psi (as opposed to 12) because your stock boost solenoid is broken...standard

5. You're a 3S owner if you take over 3 hours to change your spark plugs.


Just a few....I could go on for years, trust me. :lol:

Hey Guys,

I dont think I've shown you these pictures yet....

We put a ported Intake Manifold on my friends 2008 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 about a month or so ago. I snapped a couple pictures on my camera cell phone. Sorry for not the best quality.

It is the most pecular setup I have seen. When he told me he was putting a ported intake on, I said "which one? Upper or Lower?" and he said, "there is just one". Turns out the upper intake is the plastic composite materal, and it bolts straight to the heads. The valley area between the heads being colvered up by a flat piece of metel. I think some older GM motors are like this, but I just have never worked on one like this before. In all actuality, it was quite an easy motor to work on.

What do you think? Near mirror finish on them heads....

I guess he is now putting in a procharger and some other mods which are costing thousands of dollars. His goal is to beat a vette.

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/7946/0911092105b.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/0911092105b.jpg/)

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/9210/0911092105a.th.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/0911092105a.jpg/)

Oh yeah, and go Phillies!

So Blake, did your friend end up getting his Stealth fixed yet?

Nope, actually he sold it. I'm sort of disappointed, I should have bought it from him.

4500 is all he got for it, then he turned around and bought an 05 Crown Vic ex-cop car with 80,000 miles on it.

Nope, actually he sold it. I'm sort of disappointed, I should have bought it from him.

4500 is all he got for it, then he turned around and bought an 05 Crown Vic ex-cop car with 80,000 miles on it.

Why did he sell it? What year, mileage, condition, etc? $4,500 is dang cheap, especially for a 2nd gen!

Tell me about it!

1994 Dodge Stealth 3.0DOHC Twin Turbo Intercooled AWD Blue with black leather interior and I think he had an aftermarket adjustable waste gate on it and some other stuff along with a turbo timer.

Last I heard it had around 130,000 on it. He sold it because it needed a ball joint and a tire because the worn out ball joint cause premature wear on the tire. Plus I think he has a few speeding tickets and full coverage on it was killing him.

But still 4500 bucks...... (even after I showed him the link you sent me.)

Oh well!

Wish I would have known about it. I would have bought it in a second. That is absolutely cheap! Could have sold it to buy my 13T turbos with the extra cash too. :(

:D

I hope it went to a good owner.

On another note he had an adjustable wastegate on the stock 9B turbos? :confused:

Hey guys, just wanted to share some pics i took of a GXP downtown today. Saw it in a parking lot i parked in and figured I'd snap a few pics with my cell phone.

thought it was pretty bada$$. has the inferno hood and spoiler. also had some pretty cool little flames on it. they looked good but i'd get something other than purple. think it was a girls car.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a302/racingprix97/car/081-1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a302/racingprix97/car/080-1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a302/racingprix97/car/079-1.jpg

i want one soooooo bad. Just waitin to find the right deal :evillol:

Very sharp looking car. If one of those was RWD I would be sooo tempted to pick one up. The G8's may fit that category though. :D I would absolutely love to have a 6 speed (T56) G8.

...On another note he had an adjustable wastegate on the stock 9B turbos? :confused:

I guess? Not sure. Maybe he had aftermarket turbos. He was talking about upgrading them to a more agressive turbine from a different car. I forget now.....

I guess? Not sure. Maybe he had aftermarket turbos. He was talking about upgrading them to a more agressive turbine from a different car. I forget now.....

Hmmm. The stock housing can be made into countless turbos that are just bolt-on turbos that require no new exhaust manifolds or anything with different internals. With the stock housing people have run 10.5's so they can vary greatly lol. I think you told me he was going to get some converted 13G's (slightly bigger turbine, stock housing) from a mid 90's DSM (Eclipse/Talon/Laser).

I actually looked at buying a friend's 19T (again stock housing) VR4 with the works as my DD about 5 months ago but I could not see myself driving a car like that on a daily basis at this point and time. 550 awhp is fun as hell to read and talk about. I took a ride in it and it wasn't fun, it was the scariest thing I have ever had the misfortune to witness. :lol:

You lost me! =P

I don't know much about turbo's or forced induction for that matter. Everything I know about superchargers I learned on here.

10.5 quarter mile is Sick!

You lost me! =P

I don't know much about turbo's or forced induction for that matter. Everything I know about superchargers I learned on here.

10.5 quarter mile is Sick!

The 10.5 was reached on full weight (~3,700 lbs, yeah we're fat lol). However, he did have p/p heads along with an amazing tune (still stock cams though). Not something you see often on a bolt-on turbo. Most are mid to upper 11's in order to have a car they can drive regularly. If I recall correctly he was running E85, not pump gas. Not to take away from it, as it was a good run. Either way, he should have sold it to me at that price!!! Grrrr, I can't believe he sold it. :(



:p

I know what you mean..... He just sort of sold it without telling anyone.

Maybe its still on CL.... Try running a search for stealths in minneapolis mn and see what pops up.

So what's on everyone's Christmas "car wish list?"

I'm hoping my GP will make it through the winter.
But Mr. Claus if your out there please bring me a CTS coupe http://www.themotorreport.com.au/46491/2011-cadillac-cts-coupe-unveiled/

I'm hoping my GP will make it through the winter.
But Mr. Claus if your out there please bring me a CTS coupe http://www.themotorreport.com.au/46491/2011-cadillac-cts-coupe-unveiled/

You need to relocate Wylie. It will just rot and rust away like everything else up there. :uhoh:....:lol:

Hey B happy turkey day.
I know I'm almost ready to buy a summer car and keep a beater for the winter.

Good lord it is getting cold here. With the last couple days we were lucky to see temps over 10*. With a heavy winds and a foot of snow in a day to boot it is getting nasty. Winters for me go, drive the VR4 to get around, wash it the next day. Rinse and repeat for an entire quarter of the year. :lol:

So what's on everyone's Christmas "car wish list?"

Cartuning Turbo Kit for the LS4 5.3L V8. :grinyes:........:boink:

Checkout the the videos. Monte SS with the LS4.

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Cartuning Turbo Kit for the LS4 5.3L V8. :grinyes:........:boink:

Checkout the the videos. Monte SS with the LS4.

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That's quick. :D Do you know how much boost they were running? I'd think a turbo LS4 would be trapping higher than 117, if not on low boost. Either way, mean sounding machines.

yeah, i was looking at this one for my Impala SS

http://www.turbokits.com/impala_ss_turbo_kits.html

too bad i dont have $6k just lying around haha. after shipping, and a good tune...it'd probably be close to $10K. plus...sure as he!! wouldnt wanna keep the tranny a stocker. :grinno:

according to the turbo kits website you can "safely" run 7-8 psi on a stock engine. only tranny upgrade the kit comes with is a shift kit. as it is I'm surprised the 4t65e holds up to the V8 let alone running 8 psi

That's quick. :D Do you know how much boost they were running?

If you follow Cartunings recommendation not to exceed 8-9 psi boost. Also take note the Turbo is a Turbonetics T66 which is big. The blowoff valve is 50mm.

If you follow Cartunings recommendation not to exceed 8-9 psi boost. Also take note the Turbo is a Turbonetics T66 which is big. The blowoff valve is 50mm.

Psshhht, swap out those internals and get supporting mods and run 20+ minimum! Run it on pump 93 and call it a day (meth if necessary). :D

Check this out guys, interesting to see the technological advancements and furture predictions....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY

Check this out guys, interesting to see the technological advancements and furture predictions....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY

I've seen that one forwarded in emails several times. Crazy stuff. Wonder if/how the recession is slowing down "progress."

Wonder if/how the recession is slowing down "progress."

I doubt it America is just getting dumb, dumber and lazier.

In reply to some of that provocative video if it wasn't for the requirement of having to be an American citizen and needing a full background check and security clearance the foreigners would have most of our Federal government jobs too. :shakehead

IMO part of the problem for the U.S. is the Internet. It empowers people including morons. However, a real education especially higher is what matters and not an Internet education.

if it wasn't for the requirement of having to be an American citizen and needing a full background check and security clearance the foreigners would have most of our Federal government jobs too. :shakehead

Wow, does that actually work in Texas!? If so, bravo! Utah is spineless when it comes to enforcing or regulating immigration (especially illegal).

Wow, does that actually work in Texas!? If so, bravo! Utah is spineless when it comes to enforcing or regulating immigration (especially illegal).

:lol:

My point was at least the illegals can't get a job with our Federal government. :grinyes:

Well, scratch one item off the X-Mas wish list. My son and I went 50/50 on a HP Tuners VCM Suite kit for our GXPs.

Also, I am enjoying my new 46" 1080p LCD TV and Blu-Ray DVD player. In time for the NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl. :biggrin:

Happy Holidays to all!

Great Christmas Presents Bob. I am not expecting much over here.... I dont really need/want anything, so I'm happy with anything I get.

Other than that, right now we are being hammered with snow in MN. So far it has been snowing since about 7pm and we are up to probably just over 6 inches. It is supposed to snow all day tomorrow and not let off untill christmas morning.

Sucks that I have to work tomorrow morning, and a little bit on christmas. Driving in this much snow is just a joy. Good thing I have the pickup, I had to already lock in the 4x4 tonight backing out of the driveway.... sheesh.

But Merry Christmas to Everyone!

In other news, I found a 1999 grand prix gt on craigslist tonight with 130k the owner is asking 1500. I sent him and email and depending on the shape it is in, I might be picking it up and selling the GTP. This one I found is black with black leather, sunroof, HUD, enhanced DIC, basically a GTP minus the supercharger. Looks really sharp from the pictures. Seems like a reasonable price. I just don't know. I am going to start getting into trouble if I bring home too many more toys.....

we keep missing all the snow here Tim, we keep getting freezing rain and drizzle. It just keeps getting progressively more brown. On that note, I wish each and every one of my AF buds a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays for those of you that don't celebrate Christmas, and a safe and prosperous new year!!!!!

Yes best wishes to all and their families.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Thanks for taking the snow Tim! :grinyes: We had it hit on Monday and Tuesday, but the rest of the week is supposed to be sunny, but still cold enough the snow won't melt = white Christmas! :biggrin:

Best wishes to all during this Holiday season. We were getting ice but now it is raining and everything is covered in ice.

Merry Christmas guys! ;)

Guys,

Heard another song on the radio in the GTP driving home from work one night, on KQ92 (old school rock), and I can't understand a single word in it. I recorded a portion of the end of it with my cell phone. Its not very good quality, but if you can listen to it quick, and let me know if you know it, I'd appreciate it.

Bob? You were my hookup with money for nothing by dire straits.

Here is a link to download. Its an MP3. Just open it with windows media player.

http://www.box.net/shared/4rmtpg8i9q

Thanks!

Bob? You were my hookup with money for nothing by dire straits.

Here is a link to download. Its an MP3. Just open it with windows media player.

http://www.box.net/shared/4rmtpg8i9q

Thanks!

The original artist was Billy Squire. The Stroke. :boink:

2 for 2 Bob, I'm impressed!

funny how on the radio I can't understang a single word, once I have it in itunes, everything is clearer and easier to understand. Maybe because sound quality is better.

2 for 2 Bob, I'm impressed!


:lol:

And I have a hearing loss too in my left ear. Probably from listening to too much rock music in the past especially those wild concerts. A Doctor told me you can get hearing loss from your car. :dunno:

Happy New Years all!!!! :cheers:

BTW - Be safe.

I remember some of those concerts back in the '80s, especially those club ones where your ears were ringing for 3 days after. :lol:

Bob, guys, another one!

This one is going to be hard, I was only able to capture the last few seconds of the song, so I'm not sure if anyone will be able to help out or not.

Same deal, It was on the classic Rock station.

http://www.box.net/shared/rey2xsqb28

Happy New Years! Will be taking a cab home tonight. :D

BTW Bob, what happened with the T Tech coach? :p

What do you guys think of the Pontiac 46% off deal going on right now on new cars?

http://www.nowpublic.com/tech-biz/pontiac-saturn-cars-clearance-46-2546897.html

I'm thinking about going out to drive a new G8 tomorrow....

Bob, guys, another one!

This one is going to be hard, I was only able to capture the last few seconds of the song, so I'm not sure if anyone will be able to help out or not.

Same deal, It was on the classic Rock station.

http://www.box.net/shared/rey2xsqb28

From what I could hear, it sounded like Van Halen's "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love"
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Thats It, Thanks Tom! I am amazed!

Hey, by chance, do you know the gear ratio of a stock 02 grand prix se 3100 with 4t65e?

I will post in the main forum because I have some more questions, so you could answer there.... Long story.

Thanks again!

What do you guys think of the Pontiac 46% off deal going on right now on new cars?

http://www.nowpublic.com/tech-biz/pontiac-saturn-cars-clearance-46-2546897.html

I'm thinking about going out to drive a new G8 tomorrow....

pretty good deal. Only applies to new cars though...so it doesnt really interest me. i would love to have a G8 but in all reality it would just need a place to sit half a year just like my GTX, and i just dont have the room unfortunatly. :headshake

pretty good deal. Only applies to new cars though...so it doesnt really interest me. i would love to have a G8 but in all reality it would just need a place to sit half a year just like my GTX, and i just dont have the room unfortunatly. :headshake

Yeah me either. I wish I could buy one and just park it, but full coverage insurance for me on it would run 1000-1500 for 6 months. Even with no at fault accidents and no tickets. Just being a 23yr old male driver with a V8 seems to jack the price up pretty steep. I'm happy with the GTP for the time being.

How bout them 'Boys. NFC East Champs and #3 seed for the playoffs. Blew the doors off the Eagles. :boink:

Looks like both your Cowboys and my Packers made it this year Bob. :D I have no doubt both teams will have to play lights out in the playoffs.