On 25 May 2007 18:02:49 -0700, "Capt. Rob" wrote:

Yup, Bob Crantz was wrong again. I generally back up what I say and
this is no different. I did pony up for the faster GT Turbo and here
she is....

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p...rit/RobsGT.jpg

That's Diamond Gray, loaded with the SI power curve system and a CAI
installed along with a heat shield. Full leather and all the toys. I
already nailed it through the twisty stuff and she's fantastic. A
little too much luxury though, so I'll swap out for some more
aggresive springs.

Great little sedan. Now for that Lotus Elise for next summer!


RB
35s5
NY

Why would anyone add a CAI system to a turbocharged engine? They only
work for aspirated engines. For your set up you get absolutely no gain
in hp or torque and it reduces the turbo life. The pressure
differential on the turbo is less causing it to operate at higher
rpm. The turbo winds up dumping all that extra air any how. Some even
say the CAI tube retunes the intake and makes for even more problems
for the turbo.

What good are those springs without changing the struts? The spring
rebound will shorten the life of the strut. You may have some gain in
the compression phase of the strut but you lose it all in the
expansion phase.

Your best investment would be very light wheels and a set of very good
preformance tires. Of course this all adds to the expansion problems
of your stiffer springs. Aviation fuel is highly recommended.

Good luck with your new toy.


Norm Howe