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Hey GAVIN. You still breathing?!
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05-02-2011, 01:48 AM | #1 |
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Hey GAVIN. You still breathing?!
It's May the 2nd. No one has bothered you for well over a month officially and it's my turn to be a PITA. Is the project scraped or still in limbo? It's getting to crunch time for my long term plan for this platform and I'd like to know where you stand.
Sorry for being an ass but I'm sure I'm not the only one here that is feeling left in the dark right now.
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05-02-2011, 08:30 AM | #3 |
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this may be indicative of the fact that there are greater challenges to tuning operational FI than many have previously thought. Or worse, the possibility that the aluminum sleeved magnesium block is not up to the task Still optimistic about an eventual breakthrough.
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05-02-2011, 10:35 AM | #6 |
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It can be tuned. Arma supercharged the N52 and made power with it. There has to be something else holding him up at this point. The only reason nobody bought the Arma was price and availability. I personally hope that gavin chooses a roots style supercharger over a centrifugal.
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05-02-2011, 11:50 AM | #7 |
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Alive and well!
And yes its very much still working, we are going through some things on the back end and talking to tuners, and have also been able to make some parts at better rates so cost will be WAY down for the system |
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05-02-2011, 11:57 AM | #9 |
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sorry to be a newbie but I got two questions about the S/C in the making...
about how much would it cost in USD? how big is the availability for it? most importantly, how much HP and tourque are expected to be gained? |
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05-02-2011, 12:18 PM | #11 |
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aww n52...
still, thats a HUGE gain |
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05-02-2011, 12:28 PM | #13 |
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Under $7K. That's reassuring since you were giving us a pretty wide $6K-$8K range before.
Thanks for the update.
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05-02-2011, 12:54 PM | #14 |
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loving this news...even though i prob wouldnt jump on this till after my warrentys up lol but glad to know by then ill hopefully have the option!
how much you think installation would be fro something like this...im in new york by the city so i couldnt goto gavins shop which i believe is in cali regardless.... |
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05-02-2011, 01:14 PM | #15 |
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Gavin what style of SC is it? Also would you be willing to sell an underdrive to those crazies who want more ponies good to hear its pretty much ready to go!
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05-02-2011, 01:17 PM | #16 |
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Its still a centrifugal, a Vortech unit, so if you want to swap a pulley - go ahead. But do note that if you swap a pulley out and "pop" your car - MMW is not responsible for that
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05-02-2011, 05:45 PM | #19 |
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i think that asking this question will just lead to more disappointment. if anything, those interested should be asking if updates will be routinely given
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