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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Impressive!!!! Can't wait till it's fully tested and available!!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Impressive!!!! Can't wait till it's fully tested and available!!

it works great with our long tube race header and BVH

now to test it on the BVH and street header

then test it on a stock head
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Need my address?

this cam will take some tuning to get the results as the regular cam you can drop it in and get decent results

I have the flash tools for remote tuning now available, should have the final maps next week. I sent them all of the hex addresses so it's not rocket science....lol
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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Time for another Jan tune day out here and/or test the remote tune too!!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Time for another Jan tune day out here!!

I can use some of that good southern BBQ
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
that is a Water to air intercooler
Why are you doing this to me Jan I can't wait for the final product.

Do you think you would ever make a version for the air-air users to that perhaps you might be able to re-use the intake manifold section to keep costs down? I don't want to sell my GRS intercooler already
With the TVS 900 version, would you see it as a straight bolt on to what I already have installed below (excluding the intercooler bit)? Same cam, tune etc?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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actually it made nice torque gains over the regular Newman cam at 4600 all the way to the limiter

for the race track................ it's a big advantage

I don't have the last set of runs with the biggest numbers as the tech didn't save them on my flash drive. Hopefully they saved them so everyone can see it.

11whp over the best run ever for Big Howe

Congrats on making 270 Big Howe

Why didn't you put in Danny's car for this weekend
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul Webster
Congrats on making 270 Big Howe

Why didn't you put in Danny's car for this weekend
Danny's car seems to be traction < power from what he was saying last week... in fact, he's gone to a lower boost pulley for this weekend at Buttonwillow.

Must be tough to have your beefy LSD not be able to contain your power... even on sticky tires!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by minimarks
Time for another Jan tune day out here and/or test the remote tune too!!
I already have dibs on a remote flash tool... Dan's been talking with Jan... I need a retune with my cam+header...I've been waiting sorta kinda almost patiently... but I NEEEEEEEEEEEEED before MOTD and the track days start up...
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 05:23 AM
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Darn it Jan, you have re-awakened the engine building monster. I had it boxed in and under control until the current and future RMW mods awakened it! I find I'm looking for a used block and I haven't even finished all of Fizzgig's mods. You are an enabler - in a good way.....

Keep doing the vodoo that you do so well.

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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
I already have dibs on a remote flash tool... Dan's been talking with Jan... I need a retune with my cam+header...I've been waiting sorta kinda almost patiently... but I NEEEEEEEEEEEEED before MOTD and the track days start up...
All the hex code has been sent to the flash tool guys for the map building. They are talking next week for their final software to load it on the flash tool. All of the protocols are there for the MINI now. We are also working on 335/135/M3 software and will be able to use this same tool.
They said they are 1mo or less to be able to use this tool on the R56

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Darn it Jan, you have re-awakened the engine building monster. I had it boxed in and under control until the current and future RMW mods awakened it! I find I'm looking for a used block and I haven't even finished all of Fizzgig's mods. You are an enabler - in a good way.....

Keep doing the vodoo that you do so well.

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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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Not good enough...........
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike S
Why are you doing this to me Jan I can't wait for the final product.

Do you think you would ever make a version for the air-air users to that perhaps you might be able to re-use the intake manifold section to keep costs down? I don't want to sell my GRS intercooler already
With the TVS 900 version, would you see it as a straight bolt on to what I already have installed below (excluding the intercooler bit)? Same cam, tune etc?

yes the TVS 900 will come with a modified horn to run the air to air in the stock location, or you can upgrade to the w2a
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
yes the TVS 900 will come with a modified horn to run the air to air in the stock location, or you can upgrade to the w2a
sign me up!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul Webster
Congrats on making 270 Big Howe

Why didn't you put in Danny's car for this weekend
Actually it was 273.5WHP. But I was more impressed with the 214ftlb's . Thats some great TQ from an M45 car.

They actually de-tuned Danny's car to try and get some traction back. You haven't seen Danny drive . His right foot is like a light switch .

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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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I presume they didn't take Shawn's offer up and use his vbox to record some acceleration data?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul Webster
I presume they didn't take Shawn's offer up and use his vbox to record some acceleration data?
Sorry Paul, that the was the intent but a number of factors stopped it. Shawn was MIA so I'm not sure where the Vbox is and the techs were busy with the loudest N2O civic I've ever heard(open header), I think my ears are still bleeding. I don't like taking peoples things without asking and wasn't going to rifle his stuff to look for it. Another factor was we were going to be on the dyno in the morning and it pushed to the afternoon. I was supposed to have Danny's Autologic tool back by 3:00 and didn't get back until 6:30. I owe Danny one as he was prepping customer cars for the track day and needed it back.
Besides the above, we did some major ECU re-mapping and the fuel trims aren't quite perfected yet but I had to get going.

Probably a good thing as we noticed an un-marked car sitting around the corner and with my luck.............

P.S. When are the turbo guys going to post some acceleration data? It seems your high 11 is faster than any turbo car built except for the MINIUSA drag car. If I recall the widow on nitrous ran a high 11 at a claimed 513hp. Seems to me you are doing pretty good, doesn't say much for the turbo kits. Shows what light weight and area under the curve will do for you.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini
Actually it was 273.5WHP. But I was more impressed with the 214ftlb's . Thats some great TQ from an M45 car.

They actually de-tuned Danny's car to try and get some traction back. You haven't seen Danny drive . His right foot is like a light switch .

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You need one of these. It would be interesting to see how your car would respond. The torque curve is big and flat on the 45. It still had nearly 200lb ft at 7000 which is nearing Danny's best. We also ran it with the new quiet exhaust believe it or not.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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The real scary thing is I know both minimarks and Blimey and their past few post come as no surprise to me!!! They are always trying to one up the other..

Now back to what's in the box.. We're patiently waiting for final results and cost estimates.. I'm doubling up on my lottery tickets as we speak..
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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We are also working on 335/135/M3 software and will be able to use this same tool.
They said they are 1mo or less to be able to use this tool on the R56


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THANK THE LORD JAN! Please let me be the first R56!! You know I've been bugging you for a while now for R56 tuning, ever since you first tuned Nick's 2.0L almost a year ago!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by big howe
You need one of these. It would be interesting to see how your car would respond. The torque curve is big and flat on the 45. It still had nearly 200lb ft at 7000 which is nearing Danny's best. We also ran it with the new quiet exhaust believe it or not.
Well I'm curios for sure. I can't wait for the new tune though. When are you coming down again?

I stopped by a local Toyota tuner today to pick up some Rotrex traction fluid,. They make Rotrex kits for FJ's and Tundras. I spent some time talking to the engineer who showed me a couple little secretes to get more TQ. Really outside the box thinking. I'm thinking with a couple of these tricks and a new tune I might see 235 -240 TQ .

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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini
Well I'm curios for sure. I can't wait for the new tune though. When are you coming down again?

I stopped by a local Toyota tuner today to pick up some Rotrex traction fluid,. They make Rotrex kits for FJ's and Tundras. I spent some time talking to the engineer who showed me a couple little secretes to get more TQ. Really outside the box thinking. I'm thinking with a couple of these tricks and a new tune I might see 235 -240 TQ .

LB
I'm not sure when I'll be down again, I may have business down there beginning of May, could be sooner. I've talked with some associates across the pond and they told me how they ran the Rotrex to get more low end TQ out of the systems with the same top end, said it worked pretty good. We'll have to talk.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
that and the hat will be the 2 hottest spots
that core is 3.5" thick x 4" wide and 12" long........good for 600hp

I don't mind some pressure drop as this blower has plenty to spare

I have methanol sprayers mounted to make sure the engine never gets hot air....EVER





 
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I can use some of that good southern BBQ
I can always make a pitstop in Thomasville on the way to VIR?
 
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