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  1. J

    want alittle more hp without dishing out the cash

    Most of the time racing fuel has lead in it. Unless you specifically find high octane unleaded gas, you're going to ruin your catalytic converter.
  2. J

    Iceman Intakes

    Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. This type of setup is available for the Focus. While the Focus is NOT the same engine as ours, it does have basically the same characteristics as ours. And this setup on the Focus provides a better power gain throughout with no losses, then any of the CAI's. I...
  3. J

    Iceman Intakes

    Previously, I posted about trying to get Ice-man to make intakes for our cars. The guys at Ice-man took some measurements for an intake. Now they are waiting to see if there is any interest in them. Their email is: ice@ice-man.com PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THEM and ask for another CAI. There are...
  4. J

    Question: Why Japanese don't use CAI?

    ChrisS, I've read those autospeed articles before. Autospeed is probably the best magazine available for enthusiasts, they do A LOT of practical testing and tuning cars. I agree that CAI aren't worth the money. While they may be increasing the size of the pipe, they are also moving the filter...
  5. J

    those cams ...

    Don't overcomplicate the procedure. I've changed cams on DOHC import engines and it's really simple. The important thing is to change one cam, then change the other cam. This lets you leave the timing "clamped" to the other cam so that it doesn't lose it's position. Now if the timing belt...
  6. J

    Free Ice-man intake

    Got someone to go in for the measurements. Thanks Al! Hopefully, there will be another option for air intake systems shortly.
  7. J

    Free Ice-man intake

    Anyone interested in a free ice-man intake and if you live near Bloomington CA 92316 please contact me jmauld@yahoo.com . You have to be able to either wait while they take measurements or leave your car there for them to measure for fitment. They haven't made the intakes yet, and need a model...
  8. J

    ~180 HP in 2 Weeks?

    Someone tell me the size of the stock injectors and I'll tell you what horsepower they're good for.
  9. J

    autocrossing performance

    Some of the clubs in NC are: http://www.thscc.com http://www.auto-x.com I've heard rumors of a Wilmington club starting up, but I haven't seen any evidence of it. Jason
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