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by Skidd
Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:23 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Turbo intake pipe.
Replies: 7
Views: 2945

Oval pipe does flow less than a round pipe. But going from oval to round would see an increase of flow at that point.
by Skidd
Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:49 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Turbo intake pipe.
Replies: 7
Views: 2945

Ok well a symptom of a restrictive intake is a drop in boost pressure at high RPM before the turbo's physical operating range ends.

So say the turbo coupled with your engine is designed to run to 5500rpm with full boost starting at 2500rpm. A restrictive intake would see a drop in boost at 5000rpm ...
by Skidd
Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:30 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Turbo intake pipe.
Replies: 7
Views: 2945

Any flat spots through the rev range (besides the normal turbo lag) ?
by Skidd
Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Have you ever seen this.
Replies: 64
Views: 22005

Stupid question, where they tensioned properly?

If the where then it was a defect in the belt.
by Skidd
Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: S13 93 for Sale
Replies: 24
Views: 7812

what you want for it and whats still oweing on the car? What problems have you had?
by Skidd
Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 91 S13 for Sale
Replies: 64
Views: 20698

NOO! Dude don't sell your car. You have spent so much on it at least have some fun in it first. I'm sure the problem you are having isn't as big as you think. Just stick it out and have some patience.
by Skidd
Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: 1991 200SX
Replies: 13
Views: 4188

Ahh its cool. I'm keeping a lookout for them. I missed out cos there was one for 30k at a trader in the junkmail.
by Skidd
Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: 1991 200SX
Replies: 13
Views: 4188

THX man :-)
by Skidd
Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: 1991 200SX
Replies: 13
Views: 4188

o ok well, I'm hopefully going to find a sx at a trader somewhere. So I will go in knowing whats too expensive.
by Skidd
Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: 1991 200SX
Replies: 13
Views: 4188

Dislex666 I actually got that info out of a trade book. The ones the dealers use for purchasing and selling their used cars.
by Skidd
Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: 1991 200SX
Replies: 13
Views: 4188

Yeah vehicles dropped on average 17% in value this year. Can you believe it. I lost like 10k on my coupe.
by Skidd
Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:07 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: 1991 200SX
Replies: 13
Views: 4188

Wanted: 1991 200SX

Vehicle Type: PASSENGER
Vehicle Make: NISSAN
Year: 1991
Vehicle Model: 200 SX/280/300 ZX
Vehicle Variant: 200 SX (ABS)

Vehicle Values:
Estimated Trade Range: R 28391.7 - R 28989.42
Estimated Retail Range: R 31784.15 - R 33289.72

Willing to pay 35k-40k. PM me or phone me on 082 402 1760
by Skidd
Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:20 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Best Oil To Use
Replies: 77
Views: 27328

Just a couple of good links for you guys.

http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html
This guy knows his stuff, A quick read through though should give you a good understanding of motor oils.

and additives is a big NO NO! here is why.
http://www.carbibles.com/additives.html
by Skidd
Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:38 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: CA18DET Power-up
Replies: 0
Views: 1146

CA18DET Power-up

Found something cool, You guys should read through this, maybe stickie it for first time modders.

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by Skidd
Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:31 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Turbo intake piping
Replies: 8
Views: 2954

ok cool, I know which pipe now.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/Skidd007/pipes.jpg

The blue piping is the one you talking about. You can go wild on this side of things. The red pipeing on the other hand is a clalculated size, too big and you get too much turbo lag, too small and you strain ...