Where are the FWDs at????

[NOMIEZVR4]

Im a little late to this thread..actually im very late.

Lets get down to business. Im actually from the minority that bought a GS-T because I wanted a FWD. I know im going to sound like a poser, but I enjoy racing from a roll and the GS-T really gives me the advantage that I need. Ive driven bolt-on AWD's and they just seem really anemic when going WOT from a roll. No offense guys, the AWD's are definitely fast though from a stop, no comparison there

Anyways, I got a 90 GS-T that has run the following, not by me, but by the former owner.

14.1 @ 100

Mods?

K&N
MBC @ 17lbs?
Testpipe
Pressbent Catback
Race Gas ?

Impressive to say the least. Now here is the updated mod list with the car in my hands.

K&N
MBC
Intake Pipe & UICP
Upgraded SMIC
Prothane Motor Mounts
Heavily ported 14b, manifold, 02 housing
ACT 2100
Turboback
FP Rewire
91 Exhaust cam-waiting to do timing belt to install
205 55R16 Dunlop FM901's

Ive double clamped every coupler and Ive also eliminated all boost leaks. I haven't gotten a logger on it yet, but im sure it shouldn't be knocking on 93 octane with 15lbs of boost, at least it doesn't feel like it does. Ive got new axels as well. Im looking for an AWD drivers axle though to help with traction off the line.

As far as mods go, im at the end of the line. The car is fast enough for me and holds it own on the street. It would be nice to see what I could run in the 1/4 mile and what I could trap. Im just waiting for the track to open up and get a few runs in. Im quite sure with race gas and 18lbs I should have a solid 13 sec street driven FWD GS-T.

On a side note though, I would like to throw a can of 'Engine Restore' into the motor. Supposedly it helps with the compression numbers? Whats everyone's opinion on this? I currently have compression ranging in the 130-140 range and wouldn't mind more solid numbers.

Thanks for reading,
Nomie

 

[coltboostin]

I know im going to sound like a poser, but I enjoy racing from a roll
Nomie

Sounds like a plan to me.

 

[rhamlinii]

Im a little late to this thread..actually im very late.

Lets get down to business. Im actually from the minority that bought a GS-T because I wanted a FWD. I know im going to sound like a poser, but I enjoy racing from a roll and the GS-T really gives me the advantage that I need. Ive driven bolt-on AWD's and they just seem really anemic when going WOT from a roll. No offense guys, the AWD's are definitely fast though from a stop, no comparison there

Anyways, I got a 90 GS-T that has run the following, not by me, but by the former owner.

14.1 @ 100

Mods?

K&N
MBC @ 17lbs?
Testpipe
Pressbent Catback
Race Gas ?

Impressive to say the least. Now here is the updated mod list with the car in my hands.

K&N
MBC
Intake Pipe & UICP
Upgraded SMIC
Prothane Motor Mounts
Heavily ported 14b, manifold, 02 housing
ACT 2100
Turboback
FP Rewire
91 Exhaust cam-waiting to do timing belt to install
205 55R16 Dunlop FM901's

Ive double clamped every coupler and Ive also eliminated all boost leaks. I haven't gotten a logger on it yet, but im sure it shouldn't be knocking on 93 octane with 15lbs of boost, at least it doesn't feel like it does. Ive got new axels as well. Im looking for an AWD drivers axle though to help with traction off the line.

As far as mods go, im at the end of the line. The car is fast enough for me and holds it own on the street. It would be nice to see what I could run in the 1/4 mile and what I could trap. Im just waiting for the track to open up and get a few runs in. Im quite sure with race gas and 18lbs I should have a solid 13 sec street driven FWD GS-T.

On a side note though, I would like to throw a can of 'Engine Restore' into the motor. Supposedly it helps with the compression numbers? Whats everyone's opinion on this? I currently have compression ranging in the 130-140 range and wouldn't mind more solid numbers.

Thanks for reading,
Nomie

If thats the was you feel, i used to think the same way you did. Then I started to make power and topend is not a concern for me anymore.

 

[xcelr8n]

Couple things for NOMIEZVR4:
1. Never be sure something (engine) isn't something (knocking). Why bother modding the car if you can't view the most basic but extremely crucial of feedback. Get a Logger.
2. Double clamping couplers does nothing more than single clamping them from my experience, save yourself headaches and get some t-bolt clamps.
3. There's a saying "no such thing as a mechanic in a bottle", although there is a good bit of Positive Restore feedback on DSM forums. It's not going to raise your compression any from my experiences, (testing before and after). It may quiet the lifters down if anything.

Edit, do you drive a 90 or a 99? 130psi in a 2g 7bolt is probably below service limit, since they have 8.5:1 cr.

 

[boostin_2_high]

i believe the service limit for a 7bolt is 133 psi...

 

[NOMIEZVR4]

Heh..sorry to reply so late..I just totally forgot about it..

I drive a 90..my cousin has uploaded pics of his former 99 in my profile..

Anyways..some details and an update

I logged the car, it was still knocking up top..3rd gear onwards..checked my spark plugs..they were showing a rich condition...

Injector duty cycle was near 94%

Ive come to the conclusion that my fuel pump is weak and the injectors are tying to compensate for the weak pump..thus the rich condition.

So as it sits, my car is in the stands..awaiting a new FP housing so I could install the walbro 190 because the old line broke..Ill keep you guys updated

Nomie

 

[PHIZZLE99GST]

GOOD STUFF CHECK THIS OUT:

Hey!!! Whats up to all you fellow FWDs? I just wanna ask if there will be any other dsm fwds dragging at DropFest this year? DropFest is in Kaukauna WI, so anyone from the midwest i hope to see you all there. Hopefully i'll be ready to run there, but we'll see how my setup comes along by then. The show is the first saturday and sunday in june (3rd and 4th). Visit www.dropfest.com to find out more... later all!!!

 

[DSMcamaro]

DropFest is in Kaukauna WI, so anyone from the midwest i hope to see you all there. Hopefully i'll be ready to run there, but we'll see how my setup comes along by then.

I think I raced you last year at WIR when my car was white. We shall do battle again this year I don't know if I'll be at WIR during dropfest but I'm going to try to get their as much as I can on fri. and wen nights.

here is the full WIR 2006 schedule.
http://www.wirracing.com/forum/drag_schedule.php

 

[jpbrazill]

Im still here....and still have no traction....damn FWDs with no LSD

 

[PHIZZLE99GST]

I think I raced you last year at WIR when my car was white. We shall do battle again this year I don't know if I'll be at WIR during dropfest but I'm going to try to get their as much as I can on fri. and wen nights.

Yea you had a 14b eh? You beat my arse as i member-damn t25, , im gonna try and get there a couple times this summer, but i ship out for overseas training july 9th... add me to your buddies list, maybe i'll see you around this summer some time. haha, and hopefully i'll run better than a 14.9 this year

 

[Nelsons91AWD]

Yea you had a 14b eh? You beat my arse as i member-damn t25, , im gonna try and get there a couple times this summer, but i ship out for overseas training july 9th... add me to your buddies list, maybe i'll see you around this summer some time. haha, and hopefully i'll run better than a 14.9 this year

I wanna play too.



12s for me this year with my new setup

 

[DSMcamaro]

I wanna play too.



12s for me this year with my new setup

what are you doing in this thread, fwd only haha. j/k. Your car is sweet.

 

[fwdeclipse]

Is everyone running slicks going with the 24.5s or is there anyone running with the 22s.Reason I ask is I can get a good deal on some 22s and wonder if anyone has used them.

 

[PHIZZLE99GST]

I wanna play too.



12s for me this year with my new setup

Yea get the F*CK outta here... J/M bro- ....

www.dropfest.com .................be there!!!

 

[98eclipseRS]

Is everyone running slicks going with the 24.5s or is there anyone running with the 22s.Reason I ask is I can get a good deal on some 22s and wonder if anyone has used them.

You'll run out of gear fast with a 22" slick. I would stick with a 24.5 slick and if you are making alot of power then switch over to the 26" slicks. but I would not go smaller than 24.5.

 

[dsm-power36]

hey whats up ill be at great lakes a lot this year! just hit me up on here with a pm!
i want to get mid 13s but i dont now it that wll hapen heeres my mod list

14b ported
2g manifold ported
o2 housing ported
greddy front mount
hks bov,recirculated
safc-2
550's
walbro 255lph pump
meagean racing down pipe3" no cat
greddy 3.25" exhaust
arp head studs
blitz cone filter
act 2100 lb clutch
short shifter
8mm wires

gettting soon*
hard pipes
fpr
cams
tubular manifold
boost controller at 17psi

u think i will hit the 13 mark? thnx

 

[DSMcamaro]

dsm-power36, mid to high 13's should definetly be possible with some practice/ good driving (& the boost controller).

 

[Nelsons91AWD]

what are you doing in this thread, fwd only haha. j/k. Your car is sweet.

thanks, you really made some progress on your car too, last i remember it was a rusty white



looks 10X better now.

 

[mavisky]

106 is a good trapspeed for pump The more you hook, the lower your traps will be usually. I have trapped 108 before, but i ran a slower ET (13.1) due to a slower 60' (2.0).

Exactly, my current best times are 13.3 @ 111.7 and a 13.4 @ 112.5 on pump gas.

 

[DSMcamaro]

you really made some progress on your car too, last i remember it was a rusty white
looks 10X better now.

If you want to see some of the tranformation, you can watch this video I made a while back. I also race PHIZZLE99GST in the video. Hopefully this year I can get my slow ass car from the low 14's to the low 13's.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202452

 

[blcknspo0ln]

I will be going to Island on Friday.. wish me luck for some low 13's @ 110 or so

 

[fwdeclipse]

You'll run out of gear fast with a 22" slick. I would stick with a 24.5 slick and if you are making alot of power then switch over to the 26" slicks. but I would not go smaller than 24.5.

What size rims do run and if there 13s how do you make the fit.

 

[GIZMO]

I'm with you on this one. Every shop I go to asks why I don't just get an AWD ans such. But as you said it's kind of neat being part of the few fast FF's around. I've just started really building my car but I can't wait to learn how to get some good launches out of it and be totally different.

 

[boostin_2_high]

well I finally got a 16g, I think I pretty much tapped out the 14b's potential. I had the 16g dyno-tuned last week so i could run last Sunday at Import Face-Off here in Oklahoma. I managed a bunch of 12.9's and one 12.7@113. I was kinda dissapointed considering the 14b made 60 horses less and i ran a 13.0@108 with it. Although, traction wasn't there all day long (not impressed with my new LSD insert BTW) Hopefully I can get back to the track soon and try to pull off some low 12's

 

[fwdeclipse]

What kind of tires are you running.If your on slicks are they on 13s.