PNW Chit Chat thread

[TheRealE30kidd]

Good things to know. My stomp test isn't working on my e30 w/ S50, and I know it works because it worked prior to me swapping it out of the donor car (also a 325eS). How much does a TPS usually run?

Also would like to hear the verdict on this. Stomp test would be nice to have...

[e30austin]

We still on this weekend? I'll be getting in touch with Keith later today. My car is begging me to change the driveshaft.

What's the plan? I probably will be putting the s50 in this weekend, unfortunately (need to order my chip today.)

[IronJoe]

Yeah, I wouldn't spend $1200 on "butt-dyno" and "trust-me-you-gais" testimonials.

Before/After dynos on an otherwise stock motor showing peak hp/tq and area under the curve or GTFO.

[Ryann]

How much does a TPS usually run?

autohausaz.com has the Hella unit for like $56 shipped.

[kid325e]

Part of me wants an old Alfa Romeo.

[DrJosh]

I asked the same thing in his FS thread...

:roll:

having done 35 heads you would think SOMEONE would want to validate that it was money well spent.

It smells fishy to me. I want to be a believer and I would be a purchaser if there were solid facts.

I'm also interested in knowing facts. One things I know for sure if that E30 Rooster's car has one of their built heads with a 280cam and I drove that thing and it's like no other M20 i've ever driven before. I've had the 274 Cam on my mind for a few weeks, at 250.00 (shipped, I believe) it's hard to pass up when on a "budget". Not a fanboy by any means, just saying i've driven a car with their product under the hood.

Thats cool. But each M20 varies in its state of disrepair. It is hard to compare from car to car because the condition is hard to tell.

Yeah, I wouldn't spend $1200 on "butt-dyno" and "trust-me-you-gais" testimonials.

Before/After dynos on an otherwise stock motor showing peak hp/tq and area under the curve or GTFO.

Exactly. The fanboyism is strong with this crowd.

[OldDrunkenSailor]

Part of me wants an old Alfa Romeo.

The new Alfa 4C is on my list when it drops this year. Maybe it won't be a "traditional" Alfa and actually run reliably.

[DrJosh]

The new Alfa 4C is on my list when it drops this year. Maybe it won't be a "traditional" Alfa and actually run reliably.

Isnt that half the fun?

[kid325e]

That "tradition" is half the fun. The TopGear guys say, "You arent' a true petrolhead untill you've owned an Alfa Romeo.".

I'll take one of each please!

[OldDrunkenSailor]

Isnt that half the fun?

My house rule is that all of my behicles need to be drieable at any given point. I won't have dead weight and won't pour money into something that never works.

Working on cars is fun but driving them is devine. I don't want to be required to do the former just to occasionally do the latter.

[EN318isPDX]

I wish hearse didn't come off so creepy, screw wagons go hearse!

Good things to know. My stomp test isn't working on my e30 w/ S50, and I know it works because it worked prior to me swapping it out of the donor car (also a 325eS). How much does a TPS usually run?

I replaced my TPS and it didnt fix my stomp test (tested bad though) my ghetto adapter is probably the issue

[kid325e]

My house rule is that all of my behicles need to be drieable at any given point. I won't have dead weight and won't pour money into something that never works.

Working on cars is fun but driving them is devine. I don't want to be required to do the former just to occasionally do the latter.

;)

[OldDrunkenSailor]

It would be whining if any of my cars/bikes didn't run and I complained about it.

But until then I suppose a message from you wouldn't be complete unless you tried to insult me somehow.

[EN318isPDX]

Now this one made me LOL

[kid325e]

Consistancy is key, Gramps.