The Sequel: SC install, DIY, Justatoy to Cattman
#421
02-03-2010, 11:17 AM
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He didn't have radar or laser on me, so my cloaking didn't matter. Probably one of the reasons I didn't get a ticket.
CATTMAN
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#422
02-03-2010, 12:23 PM
Great job and certainly an incredible DIY. Well done.
Changing injectors only makes me think of mileage. While it certainly isn't a driving factor, I'll be curious if you're into single digit mileage now. Hammering my car around down, double clutching, etc. I get down to about 11 mpg.
Changing injectors only makes me think of mileage. While it certainly isn't a driving factor, I'll be curious if you're into single digit mileage now. Hammering my car around down, double clutching, etc. I get down to about 11 mpg.
#423
02-09-2010, 07:19 AM
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So, Mr. Cattman, what is going on? How is your car doing?
It has been some time now, what are your impressions? Was it all worth it?
Is your engine still in one piece?
It has been some time now, what are your impressions? Was it all worth it?
Is your engine still in one piece?
#424
02-09-2010, 03:52 PM
I tried to call John to respond to the thread BUT no answer! He is VERY VERY busy guy and now that he is rippin' around in his car....he really has NO time!
I had to bug the hell out of him to get the Durametric charts !
I have been working with him on understanding his Durametric charts and HE seems to be extremely happy with the added power.....who wouldn't,LOL?!
Our biggest goal right now is to make sure everything is working as it is suppose to,then we will 'wick' it up more,IF John has the 'B$LLS' to try ......
I have a water/meth system that I am going to try....if it works I will be forwarding all of the details to John to drop in!!!!
Stacy
PS I am sure he will chime in soon......after all he is addicted to the site like the rest of us!
I had to bug the hell out of him to get the Durametric charts !
I have been working with him on understanding his Durametric charts and HE seems to be extremely happy with the added power.....who wouldn't,LOL?!
Our biggest goal right now is to make sure everything is working as it is suppose to,then we will 'wick' it up more,IF John has the 'B$LLS' to try ......
I have a water/meth system that I am going to try....if it works I will be forwarding all of the details to John to drop in!!!!
Stacy
PS I am sure he will chime in soon......after all he is addicted to the site like the rest of us!
#425
02-09-2010, 04:12 PM
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Hey guys,
Sorry I've been absent- I am at a work conference outside of Las Vegas, and have been tied up a lot lately between work and getting back in touch with my wife and son!
In any case, I am LOVING the SC. The power is so smooth, so linear, and so fulfilling. Now, keep in mind this is not a stock kit, but a modified kit. It's like driving a whole new car!
Running around, doing errands, in traffic, it's just as it was before. But once you stand on the gas pedal, the power delivery is instantaneous, and overwhelming! It's a mad rush, feels like jet!
And the sound is terrific. I am running AWE cats, Gundo hacked cans, and a LWFW, so it already sounded fantastic, but now there is a distinct whistle present, which adds to the exotic soundtrack, and almost warns punks in tweaked WRX's or guys with moustaches in 'vettes not to tinker with me.
I am still doing testing with the Durametric cable, and logging all kinds of data, as well as using the GTech to measure net HP. I hope to provide some results here shortly, and hope to be higher than Stacy's 404 net RWHP due to my LWFW.
The only error codes I have right now are most likely due to some of the modification to the kit, mixed with my specific set of other mods. So I'm still tinkering, and will continue to until I get things feeling, driving, and testing just right.
Believe it or not, while a bit scary, this part is also a ton of fun- it's all experimentation, trying to isolate variables, measuring EVERYTHING, and then making adjustments.
Stacy's been awesome- I am learning a ton! One of the reasons I bought the kit from him was I knew I'd have his complete support.
Overall I couldn't be happier- this is by a mile the best bang for your buck mod you can do, especially if you can find a used kit. However, again, I am running a modified kit; were I making just the stock 4.5 psi of boost, I am not sure it'd be as transformative as the kit I have is, which is currently delivering 6 psi of boost, measured after the throttle body.
I'll post some data and more videos soon!
CATTMAN
Sorry I've been absent- I am at a work conference outside of Las Vegas, and have been tied up a lot lately between work and getting back in touch with my wife and son!
In any case, I am LOVING the SC. The power is so smooth, so linear, and so fulfilling. Now, keep in mind this is not a stock kit, but a modified kit. It's like driving a whole new car!
Running around, doing errands, in traffic, it's just as it was before. But once you stand on the gas pedal, the power delivery is instantaneous, and overwhelming! It's a mad rush, feels like jet!
And the sound is terrific. I am running AWE cats, Gundo hacked cans, and a LWFW, so it already sounded fantastic, but now there is a distinct whistle present, which adds to the exotic soundtrack, and almost warns punks in tweaked WRX's or guys with moustaches in 'vettes not to tinker with me.
I am still doing testing with the Durametric cable, and logging all kinds of data, as well as using the GTech to measure net HP. I hope to provide some results here shortly, and hope to be higher than Stacy's 404 net RWHP due to my LWFW.
The only error codes I have right now are most likely due to some of the modification to the kit, mixed with my specific set of other mods. So I'm still tinkering, and will continue to until I get things feeling, driving, and testing just right.
Believe it or not, while a bit scary, this part is also a ton of fun- it's all experimentation, trying to isolate variables, measuring EVERYTHING, and then making adjustments.
Stacy's been awesome- I am learning a ton! One of the reasons I bought the kit from him was I knew I'd have his complete support.
Overall I couldn't be happier- this is by a mile the best bang for your buck mod you can do, especially if you can find a used kit. However, again, I am running a modified kit; were I making just the stock 4.5 psi of boost, I am not sure it'd be as transformative as the kit I have is, which is currently delivering 6 psi of boost, measured after the throttle body.
I'll post some data and more videos soon!
CATTMAN
Last edited by Cattman; 02-09-2010 at 04:17 PM.
#426
02-09-2010, 08:52 PM
Hey guys,
Sorry I've been absent- I am at a work conference outside of Las Vegas, and have been tied up a lot lately between work and getting back in touch with my wife and son!
In any case, I am LOVING the SC. The power is so smooth, so linear, and so fulfilling. Now, keep in mind this is not a stock kit, but a modified kit. It's like driving a whole new car!
Running around, doing errands, in traffic, it's just as it was before. But once you stand on the gas pedal, the power delivery is instantaneous, and overwhelming! It's a mad rush, feels like jet!
And the sound is terrific. I am running AWE cats, Gundo hacked cans, and a LWFW, so it already sounded fantastic, but now there is a distinct whistle present, which adds to the exotic soundtrack, and almost warns punks in tweaked WRX's or guys with moustaches in 'vettes not to tinker with me.
I am still doing testing with the Durametric cable, and logging all kinds of data, as well as using the GTech to measure net HP. I hope to provide some results here shortly, and hope to be higher than Stacy's 404 net RWHP due to my LWFW.
The only error codes I have right now are most likely due to some of the modification to the kit, mixed with my specific set of other mods. So I'm still tinkering, and will continue to until I get things feeling, driving, and testing just right.
Believe it or not, while a bit scary, this part is also a ton of fun- it's all experimentation, trying to isolate variables, measuring EVERYTHING, and then making adjustments.
Stacy's been awesome- I am learning a ton! One of the reasons I bought the kit from him was I knew I'd have his complete support.
Overall I couldn't be happier- this is by a mile the best bang for your buck mod you can do, especially if you can find a used kit. However, again, I am running a modified kit; were I making just the stock 4.5 psi of boost, I am not sure it'd be as transformative as the kit I have is, which is currently delivering 6 psi of boost, measured after the throttle body.
I'll post some data and more videos soon!
CATTMAN
Sorry I've been absent- I am at a work conference outside of Las Vegas, and have been tied up a lot lately between work and getting back in touch with my wife and son!
In any case, I am LOVING the SC. The power is so smooth, so linear, and so fulfilling. Now, keep in mind this is not a stock kit, but a modified kit. It's like driving a whole new car!
Running around, doing errands, in traffic, it's just as it was before. But once you stand on the gas pedal, the power delivery is instantaneous, and overwhelming! It's a mad rush, feels like jet!
And the sound is terrific. I am running AWE cats, Gundo hacked cans, and a LWFW, so it already sounded fantastic, but now there is a distinct whistle present, which adds to the exotic soundtrack, and almost warns punks in tweaked WRX's or guys with moustaches in 'vettes not to tinker with me.
I am still doing testing with the Durametric cable, and logging all kinds of data, as well as using the GTech to measure net HP. I hope to provide some results here shortly, and hope to be higher than Stacy's 404 net RWHP due to my LWFW.
The only error codes I have right now are most likely due to some of the modification to the kit, mixed with my specific set of other mods. So I'm still tinkering, and will continue to until I get things feeling, driving, and testing just right.
Believe it or not, while a bit scary, this part is also a ton of fun- it's all experimentation, trying to isolate variables, measuring EVERYTHING, and then making adjustments.
Stacy's been awesome- I am learning a ton! One of the reasons I bought the kit from him was I knew I'd have his complete support.
Overall I couldn't be happier- this is by a mile the best bang for your buck mod you can do, especially if you can find a used kit. However, again, I am running a modified kit; were I making just the stock 4.5 psi of boost, I am not sure it'd be as transformative as the kit I have is, which is currently delivering 6 psi of boost, measured after the throttle body.
I'll post some data and more videos soon!
CATTMAN
The statement I highlighted above is the same reason I do this stuff....it is the 'never' knowing of what might happen when pushing the envelope!
The adrenalin is crazy as you make the changes to achieve more power......I call this the 'go-fast-crack-pipe'.....ADDICTINGain't it?!
Just to fill a few of you in on John's attitude towards all of this,here is a sentence from of an email I received from him a while ago...funny thing is I said the same thing to my teacher.....LOL!
"I will clean the MAF tomorrow, change the filter on the breather, and log some runs. This is fun! Wish it were on a less expensive toy, but worst case, I get a new $12,000 engine, LOL!".....
That right there,my friends,IS a great attitude.....
John thank you for the kind words..........wish you lived closer so I could show you how fast my car is!
Remember 'Grasshopper' I will only teach you enough for you to be there at the finish line BUT I will cross first...
JK'ing ofcourse!
Stacy
Last edited by justatoy; 02-09-2010 at 08:55 PM.
#427
02-10-2010, 07:02 AM
I saw John and the beastie this past weekend at one of the monthly car gatherings in the area. I will say that the pics don't do justice to the excellent work he did when you get to look at the overall engine bay. Very Very nice install!
#428
02-10-2010, 02:09 PM
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Rep Power: 199 I am going to dress up the bay a little bit, perhaps with some stainless steel braided lines, some fresh paint on the IC, and a good steam cleaning and detail. Then I'll do the inside and outside of the car, LOL! Got to get it 100% ready for the next event.
CATTMAN
#430
02-11-2010, 05:26 PM
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Rep Power: 199 Do you need a lift somewhere?
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#431
02-21-2010, 07:30 PM
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I am happy to report that after some extensive tuning and tweaking, the car is running VERY strong, VERY quick, and I am no longer getting any odd or scary fault codes.
I plan to do some GTech testing tomorrow to get a read on net HP- should be very interesting! Hoping for around 420 net, but we'll see.
What I need to do, really, is get a front spoiler, as my car feels like the front end is lifting off the ground. I love the OEM GT3 look, but not sure how the vent will look since I have a big black coolant tank under there now! Anyone have any ideas or thoughts on other lips or front spoilers for some add'l downforce in front?
CATTMAN
I plan to do some GTech testing tomorrow to get a read on net HP- should be very interesting! Hoping for around 420 net, but we'll see.
What I need to do, really, is get a front spoiler, as my car feels like the front end is lifting off the ground. I love the OEM GT3 look, but not sure how the vent will look since I have a big black coolant tank under there now! Anyone have any ideas or thoughts on other lips or front spoilers for some add'l downforce in front?
CATTMAN
#432
02-21-2010, 07:33 PM
I am guessing around the 400 netRWHP....mark......and NO more..OR else,LOL!
How about the factory Porsche aerokit front end...no bumper vent!?
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...e=997s_aerokit
Besides John.....an aerokit will only help at HIGH speed....what you are felling is for something to help you 'out-of-the-gate'....could I interest you in a larger pulley(less boost),LOL!
Stacy
How about the factory Porsche aerokit front end...no bumper vent!?
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...e=997s_aerokit
Besides John.....an aerokit will only help at HIGH speed....what you are felling is for something to help you 'out-of-the-gate'....could I interest you in a larger pulley(less boost),LOL!
Stacy
Last edited by justatoy; 02-21-2010 at 07:46 PM.
#433
02-21-2010, 07:39 PM
The fault codes were nothing serious......change of plugs probably made ALL the difference!
Stacy
#434
02-22-2010, 05:59 AM
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Rep Power: 122 I am happy to report that after some extensive tuning and tweaking, the car is running VERY strong, VERY quick, and I am no longer getting any odd or scary fault codes.
I plan to do some GTech testing tomorrow to get a read on net HP- should be very interesting! Hoping for around 420 net, but we'll see.
What I need to do, really, is get a front spoiler, as my car feels like the front end is lifting off the ground. I love the OEM GT3 look, but not sure how the vent will look since I have a big black coolant tank under there now! Anyone have any ideas or thoughts on other lips or front spoilers for some add'l downforce in front?
CATTMAN
I plan to do some GTech testing tomorrow to get a read on net HP- should be very interesting! Hoping for around 420 net, but we'll see.
What I need to do, really, is get a front spoiler, as my car feels like the front end is lifting off the ground. I love the OEM GT3 look, but not sure how the vent will look since I have a big black coolant tank under there now! Anyone have any ideas or thoughts on other lips or front spoilers for some add'l downforce in front?
CATTMAN
Are you saying that your middle radiator is covered completely by your bumper? No cutout?
#435
02-22-2010, 07:27 AM
Hey 1999,
He is talking about the vent at the top of the bumper........
I agree with John,it may look funny seeing the reservoir through the GT3 vent.
His third radiator is seeing the air it needs!
Stacy