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andrewmva

talk HP and wieght all day... The gearing will also have a big impact on the out come.... I'm ready to race any 1zz with an SC

andrewmva

There is that type of block gaurd for the Hondas....I have never seen such a thing for the 1 or 2zz engine... If you are looking for 300+ at the wheels I would sleeve the block. It is more money but safer in the long run. quote:heres another one for you andrew. i heard that aside from resleeving the...

andrewmva

if you do pistons....do rods.... as far as a/f I go about 12.5:1 for the street... it is a bit rich...-but is safe.. If you have pistons and rods you can see 250 FWHP NO PROBLEM for everyday driving.... stock internals I would say 200hp should be fine... just make sure there is enough fuel.quote:how...

andrewmva

all 4quote:$780 the set of four or each.

andrewmva

it is unreal up here... took me about 45min to dig out the Matrix... I had to guess which pile of snow it was under... I could see no trace of the car....completely covered..... After Along day of sitting around doing nothing my GF and I dug out the car and went drifting....... she used to scream an...

andrewmva

nah the crank has been fine....

andrewmva

quote:how much do they cost? and how much do they honestly help they are $780 YES they help if you are running FI or NOS... I will get a pic of the stock rods, you will see the difference...

andrewmva

yeah both cars seem to have an older crowd in my area... I have not seen another Matrix in the area slammed with 19" wheels... and once people see my car...they love it... it turns heads everywhere.

andrewmva

quote:BIG TURBO.... all engine internals, the whole 9 yards. looking for 550-600hp at the wheels.You are shooting for almost 5.5HP per cubic inch? Assume 12% drivetrain loss for 550 FWHP is 616 flywheel. I would be interested to see how often you plan to rebuild the engine. To me this would mean you...

andrewmva

93-95 Mazda RX-7 hands down

andrewmva

always happens...hot, cold does not matter... my guess is that when it is cold that it happens more often due to poor traction...

andrewmva

http://www.protonradio.com great live web-casts and always playing good EDM

andrewmva

quote:higher octane fuels have less contaminates in them.... simple as that.Do you have a fuel analysis to prove this? Jason Well I can tell you that I have taken apart TONS of engines....the difference is visable...(see pic above)

andrewmva

HAhahahaha are those coffee filters!!!!

andrewmva

quote:It looks too pretty to go into your car, maybe the metropolitan museum. hahaha that is in my showroom... a museum of modern performance

andrewmva

they are on the shelf.... pistons are also availible... for the 2ZZ as well

andrewmva

solution to our rod problems... and some lubication tricks

andrewmva

quote:higher octane fuels have less contaminates in them.... simple as that.That may have been true years ago but not anymore. All fuel grades are required to meet equal levels of cleanliness. Damn am I that old already??? well.... I never run anything under 91

andrewmva

looks nice..... keep us posted...

andrewmva

higher octane fuels have less contaminates in them.... simple as that.

andrewmva

You should ALWAYS run the highest octance you can get... 92 94 whatever....If you are interested in performance, treat your engine rightif you run 87 with the SC good luck...even 87 on a NA engine will destroy it... have a look.... a 20,000 mile engine

andrewmva

quote:I'll put my money on the GT ..truly said by a 2zz owner ... but do you care to elaberate why? you are the 1st to say so- everyone else is saying 1zz+SC=faster or race winner---seems like the torque with the SC would decide in favor for the 1zz --what do you know that you did not say??? basical...

andrewmva

it's called "wheel hop" most cars suffer from this.... it is normal...post this in the suspension sectionand you might get a clearer answer and/or solutions to the problem..this has nothing to do with forced induction.

andrewmva

quote:Stock 16" tires are 205/55-16 and are 24.9" tall and 78.2" in circumference.225/50-16 tires are 24.9" tall and 78.1" in circumference so yes, they will work great.please post the formula to get those numbers.... I used to know it

andrewmva

I sold my 19's and I'm going to get nice lightweight 18's with wider tires.

andrewmva

quote:Nope that's not right. a 100HP engine with manual trany will adverage a 15% HP loss to the wheels. a 200 HP engine with manual trany will also adverage 15% Wheel HP loss. I have seen multiple dyno runs and charts that proof this.You are absolutely 1000% correct... I'm at the dyno everyother da...

andrewmva

we will be making stainless steel 2.25" mandrel bend cat-back systems for the vibe/matrix. I need someone in N.NJ to stop by the shop with thier vibe so I can make sure everything is the same as the Matrix. I will offer a substancial discount on the system for that person. You will be able to c...

andrewmva

MVA Motorsports will be making stainless steel 2.25" mandrel bend cat-back systems for the vibe/matrix. I need someone in N.NJ to stop by the shop with thier vibe so I can make sure everything is the same as the Matrix. I will offer a substancial discount on the system for that person. You will...

andrewmva

I'll put my money on the GT

andrewmva

AdminII asked me what mods I have done to the Matrix..... rightnow it is stock..... -but I have a few things in mind

andrewmva

quote:Come on man if you used Amsoil you wouldn't have a oil problem. This is kinda off topic but what have you done to the engine in your Matrix? I use AMSOIL in EVERYTHING!!!!! love that stuff!!! My car is stock but I have a few goodies in mind

andrewmva

quote:OOF! Any idea what peak boost was before the bottom end gave out? And was the failure entirely borne by the bottom end (i.e. was there enough pre-detonation with that kind of cylinder pressure to damage the valves/head?)...?Again, we feel your pain...No Idea on the peak boost... I have to hook...

andrewmva

quote:Ouch, to what do you attribute the spike in the boost?Jason not sure, possibly a vac line.

andrewmva

here are some pics of the nightmare.... thease are pictires that I am not proud of, -but I feel obligated to show, it happens, it happened to us, I'm not going to hide anything -but I'm not going to let it happen again!!! ---Andrew

andrewmva

Threw a rod Sat night on our 1zz project SO today I ordered a new block, rods and bearings. we were running on the highway and the boost spiked really high really fast and that was it. Threw the rod straight through the block. We are paying for the new block, rods everything. I'm just disappointed. ...

andrewmva

quote:I was a a Yahoo site and someone posted a release time frame of the supercharger in Feb. I would have like to have mine put on at the dealership at time of purchase and add the cost to my 60 months 0% financing. I'll prob be picking up my vehicle sometime next week. If it $2500.00 including in...

andrewmva

that was with stand alone management though... very different from a rising rate reg. XRS and GTS should be the same but I'm not sure yetNo turbo kit... however we will do custom installs on-hand.making a kit that is not perfect is a good way to ruin your name(turbo performance) I don't wanna do tha...

andrewmva

another one PLEASE DRIVE SAFE!!!!!!

andrewmva

I was rollin on 19"s bad ride great look.... I went to NYC at least twice a week.... you gotta becareful.... -but the look is worth it!!!

andrewmva

I will find out the ordering info.... look inthe new superstreet mag there is a press release stating mid FEB for a release time.

andrewmva

TRD plans to release the SC kit for the 1zz powered vibe/matrixboost is set at 7.5lbs and you should see about 180-190hp at the wheels!!! I believe that they are taking orders NOW!!!! who's ready to drop the coin and get some boost???

andrewmva

Old trick!!! I did it on my 90 honda prelude..... I did not really feel any difference.... -but who knows.... be a nice sunday project anyway....

andrewmva

anotherest. repair cost is 25,000

andrewmva

found this on the web

andrewmva

LOL I was driving in the snow with 19" wheels!!!! what a mess!!! had 225/35/19 yokohama Parada spec II If I came upon ANY hill.... it was all over.... now I'm running the goodyear eagles... they are fine

andrewmva

good thread guys WRONG FORUM THOUGH!!!! please keep this to Turbo, SC or NOS!!! ------Andrew

andrewmva

5X100 for sure... you want a +35 offset

andrewmva

soap and water again and again and again..... have fun!!!!

andrewmva

I think I will ad a pyrometer and an A/F meter scrap the A/f gauge.... it will do you no good... the delay is Toooooo long by the time it read lean.... your done. I would go with FP or an OP gauge instead... and a boost gauge for sure!!! If the injectors failed from too much pressure they would prob...

andrewmva

You should ALWAYS run 92 oct or the best stuff your local place has..... or your valves will look like this..... it is out of a prelude with less than 30,000 miles on it..

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