I'm Running!
Le Mans Master
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From: Montreal
St. Jude Donor '13
Originally Posted by schpenxel
Well this thread certainly took a turn 
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Bay Area CA
Absolutely idiotic to run a cut down radiator. Intake fits fine on stock radiator. Thousands do it. Running a shorter radiator just causes more cooling issues.
Jody has ran and installed plenty of A&A kits. He is giving great advice.
You can't just delete the spacers. Kit is designed around it. Lower pipe won't fit, etc if you do that.
The extra 100lbs on the front tends to lower the car ~3/4" of an inch. You just need to raise it back up to where it was before, and no issues.
Jody has ran and installed plenty of A&A kits. He is giving great advice.
You can't just delete the spacers. Kit is designed around it. Lower pipe won't fit, etc if you do that.
The extra 100lbs on the front tends to lower the car ~3/4" of an inch. You just need to raise it back up to where it was before, and no issues.
A&A installs full size DeWitts radiators with their kits, no clearance issues with intakes.
Last edited by Mike's LS3; Nov 20, 2016 at 01:35 AM.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: East Strouds PA
You obviously have it all figured out. Intake won't fit. Cars too low. Etc.
You just keep doing it your way. Seems to be working well.
There seems to be an epidemic of people explaining issues and then completely refusing to take any advice from those that have done it right.
I guess that's the new "thing". It's a shame.
You just keep doing it your way. Seems to be working well.
There seems to be an epidemic of people explaining issues and then completely refusing to take any advice from those that have done it right.
I guess that's the new "thing". It's a shame.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2016
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From: Florida
Let there be no mistake, I highly value the expertise here on this forum. I couldn't have completed a first time project like this without some very knowledgeable people here. Some experts are just better than others in how they use and convey their knowledge.
I learn best when I can understand WHY and not just WHAT to do or not to do. I can accept and absorb good direction when the reason is finally clear to me, but my learning comes in the form of questions and challenge to the expert.
Some experts feel their advice is beyond reproach and needs to go unquestioned. They're true experts, just terrible teachers/advisors. This is evidenced by their passive aggressive comments when their advice is challenged, and that's an undeniable pattern here.
I want to thank AGAIN, those who shared their expertise with me in this complex first-time project and had the talent and patience to help me get through the WHY. And you know who you are.
All the Best
I learn best when I can understand WHY and not just WHAT to do or not to do. I can accept and absorb good direction when the reason is finally clear to me, but my learning comes in the form of questions and challenge to the expert.
Some experts feel their advice is beyond reproach and needs to go unquestioned. They're true experts, just terrible teachers/advisors. This is evidenced by their passive aggressive comments when their advice is challenged, and that's an undeniable pattern here.
I want to thank AGAIN, those who shared their expertise with me in this complex first-time project and had the talent and patience to help me get through the WHY. And you know who you are.
All the Best
Last edited by BlindSpot; Nov 20, 2016 at 11:51 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Florida
This is an update - Everything is settling down now really nicely. I'm satisfied with where I am with all of the mechanicals. Got the front end lifted and did a 4 wheel alignment over the WE. I'm still tweaking Toe, but that isn't unusual.
I'm moving over to tune now. I've ordered a ZR1 MAP. I want to get boost reading on DL. I've researched it some, but still need to understand what to adjust in the tune for the 3-bar MAP.
All in all, very happy with this mod and would do it again.
I'm moving over to tune now. I've ordered a ZR1 MAP. I want to get boost reading on DL. I've researched it some, but still need to understand what to adjust in the tune for the 3-bar MAP.
All in all, very happy with this mod and would do it again.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Florida
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