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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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many of you may know that I am doing DIY also learning R&D that gives me more interest. I just want to share this link if you like to learn how a performance mod works. enjoy!

http://www.perfectpower.com/technical_info/inter1.asp

I hope this is not a repost! (I tried it on search and nothing there)
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather. Mods: Carbon filter removed. M5 iDrive knob. Umnitza license plate LEDs. MP3 40% 3M tint ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars RPI Scoop G-tech Pro RR CF Roundels CF Wheel caps
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"Remove any airflow obstruction (4x4 winch, bumper etc.) "

So much for my next mod...
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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yeah I read this... funny to be true.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Interesting from that link.

This section explains the different applications of performance techniques, and where they should not be used. It is a general guideline.

HEAD, CAM, AND CONVENTIONAL TRICKS
Good for: street use, boats, and anything. Bad: Care should be taken with raised compression and low-grade fuel.

TURBO'S
Good for: Constant loads, like towing, trucks, Boats. Bad: Turbo lag! Racing (due to throttle lag), acceleration at low rev's, High temperatures (requires engineering)

SUPERCHARGER
Good for: Street use, towing, trucks. Bad: Power consumption! Engineering required!

NITROUS
Good for: Acceleration, sprinting, overtaking street use. Bad: Towing (too expensive!), not safe if uncontrolled.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Who cares... send us the girls
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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that is funny!
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Engine performance can be categorized further in to:

MILD & STREET LEGAL
You get up to 50% increase in power. The modification is not visible, and you drive on normal street tires. Other family members can drive the car. You are using this car regularly, and you may tow a caravan or boat trailer. You may beat the little imported sportster.

EXOTIC BUT STREET LEGAL
You get up to 100% power increase. The car looks modified, it has a new drive train, and wider tires. You don't lend the vehicle to younger family members. The exhaust noise wakes your neighbors. The police think you are a maniac, and no one races against you.

VIOLENT
It is a dragster, in one form or another. You modify the engine until it breaks. Then you fix it. Brutal power, and the noise to match it. No one wants to drive it, they are scared. The engine gets reconditioned every 15 minutes. The adrenaline rush from driving it can't be matched. Even looking at it gives you goose pimples. WHOA!

PROFESSIONAL
Indy or F1 cars. Mega bucks budgets. Nice race preparations. Fantastic performance. Most of the parts used you can't buy, and they won't tell you how it's done.

PRIVATEERS RACING & RALLYING
Modifications are possible within the rules of the racing class. The power increase is usually small, but economical to perform.

PERFECT POWER is involved in all of the above, and supports racing and factory teams. It's fun! Can you think of any better way to spend your time?
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='708956' date='Oct 31 2008, 02:21 PM
Who cares... send us the girls
which one? I can send you her!
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Bottom right... and make sure she is wearing that uniform
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