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by Brian S
Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:21 am
Forum: Film Cars and Replica Cars
Topic: Long-range tank for XB...
Replies: 21
Views: 4691

Long-range tank for XB...

Those drop tanks look really dangerous. There's very little protection from a rear end collision. Are they even legal?
by Brian S
Wed May 30, 2007 8:38 am
Forum: Film Cars and Replica Cars
Topic: Replica Blower Setup
Replies: 1
Views: 668

Replica Blower Setup

It can be researched on the http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/madmaxreplicacars2/ forum using "pulley" in the search box. The correct pulley has been debated for years.
by Brian S
Wed May 30, 2007 7:39 am
Forum: Film Cars and Replica Cars
Topic: Long-range tank for XB...
Replies: 21
Views: 4691

Long-range tank for XB...

<t><br/> <br/> I don't suppose a long range XY tank would fit an XA/XB? My tank is 35 Imp gal which is like 43 US gal. To fill with supreme I have to spend roughly $165. I thought I read somewhere that Phase 4s used two bottom halve tanks sandwiched together to make a huge long range. Any reason why...
by Brian S
Sat May 26, 2007 2:20 am
Forum: Film Cars and Replica Cars
Topic: For Car Junkies
Replies: 26
Views: 5481

For Car Junkies

Thanks mfpmax, that's the article I remember reading but didn't have the link handy. It's easy to see why Displacement on Demand, when done correctly, is way beyond the skills of a backyard hobbyist. I would have guessed more, but it only accounted for a 17% improvement in gas mileage.
by Brian S
Fri May 25, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: Film Cars and Replica Cars
Topic: For Car Junkies
Replies: 26
Views: 5481

For Car Junkies

The best way would be to disable every other cylinder according to the firing order. Not front, back, right or left. There would be no point disabling individual coils unless fuel flow were also shut off to those cylinders. I don't think compression is that big of an issue because you only lose abo...
by Brian S
Fri May 18, 2007 1:32 am
Forum: General Movie Discussion
Topic: Volkswagen switchable Roots supercharger
Replies: 4
Views: 1074

Volkswagen switchable Roots supercharger

[div] Using more recognizable terms, this 1.4L Golf engine is about 85 cubic inches and makes 167HP (125kw). That's just under 2HP per CI, which is impressive, but not really ground shaking for modern turbo technology. On the other hand, this twin turbo 351Cleveland motor really shakes the ground. h...
by Brian S
Thu May 17, 2007 8:51 am
Forum: General Movie Discussion
Topic: Welcome Emil Minty
Replies: 56
Views: 13617

Welcome Emil Minty

Welcome aboard and sorry I missed this earlier. Not to take the spotlight away from Emil or anything but what other celebs can we recruit?
by Brian S
Mon May 14, 2007 11:17 pm
Forum: Film Cars and Replica Cars
Topic: For Car Junkies
Replies: 26
Views: 5481

For Car Junkies



"Ford used a electro hydro clutch or something."


What's your source of this info?
by Brian S
Mon May 14, 2007 2:19 pm
Forum: Film Cars and Replica Cars
Topic: For Car Junkies
Replies: 26
Views: 5481

For Car Junkies

[div] A Boost Controller, if you mean like an Eaton bypass valve used on positive displacement superchargers, is used to bleed off boost pressure like a wastegate on a turbocharger. It does not change the speed the blower is turning so there would not be any on/off effect. Torque really shouldn't be...
by Brian S
Mon May 14, 2007 11:49 am
Forum: Film Cars and Replica Cars
Topic: Duke Boys' General Lee Gets $10 Million Bid
Replies: 19
Views: 4019

Duke Boys' General Lee Gets $10 Million Bid

"Go figure....the high bidder was a flunky..... check out the feedback." 3 days after the auction end, what a pisser. Can't say I was that surprised though. Maybe one of the other $9.9+ Million bidders were serious. ---------------------- Here ya go Bart. http://cgi.ebay.com/Don-t-have-Mi...