The Fire Breathing Monster is available for adoption
Posted by JohnLane
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Mike Ball Mega Moderator Location: Simi Valley,Ca. Join Date: 07/15/2011 Age: Ancient Posts: 466 Rally Car: Nope...I wish...RWD 2 Door Jeep XJ 4.0 5-spd Dirt-o-cross car(we have no grass!)2.3 ZX3 rallyx car(sold) |
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He played with it a bit. Started at 10psi, went to 15psi (which I think is the about where those injectors start to run out), then back to 10psi. 15psi was just shredding tires and not any faster on the tight stages. But it’s really fun on the street 
The car is a blast to drive. Boost hits, and then warp drive is engaged. |
Mike Ball Mega Moderator Location: Simi Valley,Ca. Join Date: 07/15/2011 Age: Ancient Posts: 466 Rally Car: Nope...I wish...RWD 2 Door Jeep XJ 4.0 5-spd Dirt-o-cross car(we have no grass!)2.3 ZX3 rallyx car(sold) |
I am sure the car is a hoot! This car is another car I toyed with buying at one point. But the initial cost(a steal though really),the over the top power(but-yes one can turn down the boost),and smogging issues in Ca(yes I know there are ways to deal with this)ultimately made me decide to pass. Is Cody on Rallyanarchy? Please if you talk to him have him post up here. I would love to hear from him. Perhaps on special stage as well. I know there has been little activity both here and there, but they are both still running at this point so let’s get them going again before they get shut down. I know they may not thrive like in the old days, but not everybody likes the garbage site known as Facebook. And there is a wealth of knowledge in the old posts at both sites- which I have been going through (again)the last few weeks. Some really awesome posts! OK, yes a little arguing as well :-) Actually, I’m not gonna lie -even some of the old drama was entertaining. It would be a shame if one or both sides went tits up. .. ................................................. ..................... Support your Local North American Rally Forum!! While they are still around-and get the hell off Farsebook!! We still have Specialstage & RallyAnarchy. Post up Here: https://rallyanarchy.com/phorum/posting.php and here: https://www.specialstage.com/forums/forum.php Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/21/2019 12:14PM by RALLYRS. |
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15psi should be at least 600 hp. Conservatively. When we first put it together it was dynoed at 504 ft/lbs of torque at 4000 rpm at 11 psi boost with the old smaller and more restrictive intercooler and turbo manifold and smaller turbo. |
Mike Ball Mega Moderator Location: Simi Valley,Ca. Join Date: 07/15/2011 Age: Ancient Posts: 466 Rally Car: Nope...I wish...RWD 2 Door Jeep XJ 4.0 5-spd Dirt-o-cross car(we have no grass!)2.3 ZX3 rallyx car(sold) |
Jeebus! Such overkill for a 2wd gravel car. So even with the boost turned down a delicate right foot is obviously crucial. I guess we will see if Cody can manage the skinny pedal on the car. I forget John’s results on stage with the car. He had some decent results -didn’t he? .. ................................................. ..................... Support your Local North American Rally Forum!! While they are still around-and get the hell off Farsebook!! We still have Specialstage & RallyAnarchy. Post up Here: https://rallyanarchy.com/phorum/posting.php and here: https://www.specialstage.com/forums/forum.php |
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