• Dyno:
    Note: All numbers measured at the wheels in fourth gear unless otherwise noted.

    6/6/1999 - Stage 5 mods
    I should have cleaned the air filter before going, but i was in a rush. If you look at the charts/graphs, notice how flat the torque curve is! (if its flat is it really a curve?) Its also making power all the way to 7500 rpm. I was running to 8000, but for some reason the dyno stopped it at 7500..

    Scanned Chart
    Scanned Graph

    Intake Temp: 76.8
    Max Power: 255.6
    Max Torque: 194.0


  • Mods By Stages:
    Note: This is the order i went for modifications.. other people probably do it differently.

    Stage 1
    RM Racing / B&B DTM Exhaust
    Additional HP: 15

    Notes:

    The exhaust note is perfect, and the DTM tips look great. The quality of the entire system is top notch.. as long as B&B makes a system for a car i own, thats what will be on it.


    Stage 2
    RM Racing billet intake
    Additional HP: 5(?)

    Notes:

    While cleaning the engine, i removed the engine cover.. after i was done it looked so good with the intake installed i left it off. I can actually feel the difference compared to the stock airbox setup.. i dont know if it was super dirty or what (i was afraid to look), but with the RM intake it definitly runs stronger. Above 4500 rpm it wails like an old unix admin at a MSCE class.


    Stage 3
    Gewalt Mesh wheels
    Additional Perceived HP(tm): 50

    Notes:

    17" front and 18" rear diameters. The front seems to rub just a tiny bit when turned all the way, but i noticed the air foil stuff in the wheel well was loose a few weeks ago. Once i tighten it up, it should cure the rubbing.


    Stage 4
    Comptech ride height adjustable/threaded body suspension package.
    Comptech Rollbar, with removable doorbars.
    Simpson 6 point harness.

    Notes:
    The suspension feels great. Its not as stiff as i thought it would be, but its on the softest setting. Comptech did a fantastic job on the install. It looks factory! The stock 3 point belt is still mounted, so i can use it durring city driving and the harness for track/highspeed stuff. The rollbar has removable doorbars which is definitly required for a street car. I drove it home with the doorbars on, and as expected, it was difficult getting in and out.. but not impossible. (just not something you want to do when you stop to get gas or some grub. :)


    Stage 5
    Japan spec short gears
    RM Clutch
    RM polished aluminum coolant bottle
    RM chin spoiler

    Notes:
    After a giant hasle getting the gears/clutch installed properly, its finally running again! The gears definitly tighten up the ratio 's, and the clutch actuation is great. The pedal pressure doesnt feel any harder then the old clutch.. The new spoiler looks great, altho i need to get it color matched. I bet those coyotees are glad i didnt have it on durring my trip to willow springs a few weeks back... *grin*


    Next:
    This is getting way too expensive, i am now taking donations for the next round of modifications. Please send inquries too mike@blazen.com.. :-)