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01-13-2013, 05:52 PM | #793 | |
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Ken i'll get you some numbers tomorrow. I can tell you now though you'll get more money retail... Still i'll look into it for you my man! |
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01-13-2013, 07:42 PM | #794 |
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what a sexy vette! a few angles that are not super flattering, but wow! it promises to be a beast! i can't wait for the z06 my goodness!!
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01-13-2013, 08:04 PM | #795 | |
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that being said, the new vette is definitely a very good bang for the buck and theres no doubt that the aftermarket will have tons of products out there to fix anything you dont like about the stock car. performance versions arent out yet but even the base vette is a pretty good buy considering the price they are asking for it. the performance vettes will likely put the price of the car well above 100k (with a few light options) in canada by the time they come out. all depends on how much youre willing to spend on the weekend track toy and how much track time youre going to do with the car.... now the last question to ask is this ....... is the vette better than this ?? which would you rather have? ![]()
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01-13-2013, 08:04 PM | #796 | |
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01-13-2013, 08:08 PM | #797 |
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i think the new viper is nothing special
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01-13-2013, 08:40 PM | #798 |
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but....
V10 640hp 600 lb-ft torque sounds pretty special to me... i know its not a scalpel but thats one hell of a sledge hammer...
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01-13-2013, 09:07 PM | #799 | |||
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![]() I know, but not really a deal breaker for me, he he! But not before 2014. I need to get me a car that I would not need $1 of mod to track. ![]()
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01-15-2013, 09:01 PM | #800 |
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anyone ever did this service for their N55/N54 engine?? have a friend who's asking if this would be a good idea as regular maintenance.... i dont know enough about the turbo engines.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=676488
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01-15-2013, 10:22 PM | #802 | |
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01-16-2013, 11:17 AM | #803 | |||
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![]() Seriously though, intake valve cleaning is required for ALL DI (direct injection) engines, and that means your Golf R may eventually require this cleaning too Glen, ha ha! While DI engines are quite the future in terms of performance and efficiency (better mileage) the obvious downside is that the fuel is injected directly in the cylinders, without passing through the intake valves, and hence cleaning agents in the fuel no longer cleans the said valves. Now, why do the intake valves get all dirty, is because all modern engines recirculates crankcase air (oil fumes included) through the engine to be burned, so as to minimize polluting the environment. Those oil fumes cakes on the very hot intake tracts. In theory, blown engines have more blow by oil, but this is not always true. Only required every 50,000kms or so. You car engine lack of smoothness or lack of power will let you know when it's time to clean. ![]() |
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01-16-2013, 12:02 PM | #804 | |
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![]() Which makes me think, I definitely need to do this for the Mini... anybody do this in Montreal? I kind of find it hard to believe I can convince the dealer to do this, sigh.
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01-16-2013, 12:07 PM | #805 | |
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![]() I'll contact him to mention some interested folks for this. So keep tight, I'll arrange a package with him! Forget the dealer you'll be paying a "premium". k
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01-16-2013, 12:13 PM | #806 | |
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![]() yeah speak with seb. if the price is too outrageous i might just buy a $5 can of seafoam and degrease my skidoo, moped and door handle in between the cleaning sessions of my fancy direct-injected engines.
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glen, how would you suggest to get sea foam to clean those valves? you just pour it into the intake manifold? i dont know how that would work.
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![]() Picture a thick layer of grease that caked on the valves as well as intake tracks over time, and rubbing with a tooth brush won't do anything, but instead you have to blast away with a very abrasive material (enter crushed walnut shells), chemicals have little chance to work, unless you're pouring acid in ...... ![]()
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![]() The only methods I know of is fine brass brushing with approved solvent in the intake, or dismantling the head entirely and cleaning the parts individually. You can be sure there is more than just intake valves and ports that are gunked up.
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You guys think the N54 have some issues.
So far I have crossed out a used Porsche Cayman due to engine issues leading to catastrophic failure. Learning quickly that a Z06 (LS7) have another type of issue with the valves, and can also lead to major repairs when the "valves drop". Aie. I will keep researching. N54s are bullet proof compared to the Cayman's boxers and the LS7. But that weight.........
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