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Old 06-23-2008, 02:33 AM   #961 (permalink)
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You saying to stay out of boost?
No, open wastegate is a reference to how the wastegate is routed. Open = exhaust is routed to atmosphere before any mufflers and such. It's also called "Divorced" as a "Married" routing would join the wastegate to the exhaust system.
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Old 06-23-2008, 02:37 AM   #962 (permalink)
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for all your camera mounting needs
very nice, but dam is that course short
mmmmm, Traqmate! blurring the lines between video games and reality.
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Old 06-23-2008, 08:51 AM   #963 (permalink)
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very nice, but dam is that course short
thats just one track of many at summit point. Its actually a HUUUUUGE venue. Main track is ny favorite.
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Old 06-23-2008, 01:05 PM   #964 (permalink)
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Re: Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L
Trevor,

It looks like you are running stainless piping correct? Would it help to switch over to aluminum piping? The aluminum will transfer heat better and may help with the temps.

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Old 06-24-2008, 12:31 AM   #965 (permalink)
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anyone who would like to see some pictures of this amazing event they call hyperfest I have two links in which you will see whiplash,dado from mischief, and adrenaline crew

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wow, there was a lot going on that day! looks like a blast!

Kevin, why don't we see any videos of you driving?
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Old 06-24-2008, 10:52 AM   #967 (permalink)
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wow, there was a lot going on that day! looks like a blast!

Kevin, why don't we see any videos of you driving?
currently car is under construction. Main reason it will not be at fest.
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Trevor,

It looks like you are running stainless piping correct? Would it help to switch over to aluminum piping? The aluminum will transfer heat better and may help with the temps.

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Wouldnt ceramic coating help even more ?
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Wouldnt ceramic coating help even more ?
doesn't it cause it to be weaker tho..
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Old 07-20-2008, 05:21 PM   #970 (permalink)
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Re: Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L
I love your setup man, then again I am kinda bias,lol Our set ups look the same from the under hood view except for location of the intake.
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