How (and why) to Ramble on your goat sideways
04-10-2013, 01:26 PM
You should.
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04-10-2013, 02:07 PM
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I don't know anything about the application for the TT Gallardos, but I have some experience with MoTecs in other vehicle applications. I am not necessarily saying they are a great value (nor am I taking the opposite position), but they are pretty damn robust units.
I wouldn't be surprised if the people taking the "pro MoTec in a twin turbo Lambo" side of the coin ALSO don't really understand its application.
John Reed or someone like him would be the person's posts to look for.
I wouldn't be surprised if the people taking the "pro MoTec in a twin turbo Lambo" side of the coin ALSO don't really understand its application.
John Reed or someone like him would be the person's posts to look for.
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04-10-2013, 02:09 PM
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Any of you guys regret depowering the PS?
I'm thinking about gutting the whole system, with the welded input shaft and all.
My main reason is he PS belt. Damn thing keeps jumping off. I have adjusted the pump pulley orientation a dozen times so far, and it still jumps.
Latest incident was yesterday on the freeway. I did a quick redline pull in 3rd and 4th, and it flew off as I lifted.
Best luck I had with the thing was when I used a 3 rib belt (3PK850). It would move around, but it held on for quite a while before liberating itself off the pulley.
I'm thinking about gutting the whole system, with the welded input shaft and all.
My main reason is he PS belt. Damn thing keeps jumping off. I have adjusted the pump pulley orientation a dozen times so far, and it still jumps.
Latest incident was yesterday on the freeway. I did a quick redline pull in 3rd and 4th, and it flew off as I lifted.
Best luck I had with the thing was when I used a 3 rib belt (3PK850). It would move around, but it held on for quite a while before liberating itself off the pulley.
After much deliberation and rereading comments from actual depowered rack users, I decided to go ahead and install the belt back on.
This time I used a 3PK853 belt. Three ribs on a 4 rib pulley makes for a more stable belt somehow.
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04-10-2013, 04:53 PM
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I'm typically smoking Cuesta Rey products because they are locally based and I'm a member of their club. La Unica is good quality, inexpensive stick.
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04-10-2013, 05:11 PM
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From another forum discussing engine management for UGR Lambos where I'm a "d-bag" because I claimed my Miatas drive well and are reliable on poverty computers:
Yeah, $50k engines making 1500+hp and the shops buy a $5000 computer to "slam some fuel in when the boost comes on". Maybe I should give myself a little more credit and not feel so stupid about engine management all the time.
Yeah, $50k engines making 1500+hp and the shops buy a $5000 computer to "slam some fuel in when the boost comes on". Maybe I should give myself a little more credit and not feel so stupid about engine management all the time.
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04-10-2013, 05:49 PM
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I am disappoint.
Please refer to post # 16641, specifically to the sentence that reads: I'm thinking about gutting the whole system, with the welded input shaft and all.
What I mean by "putting the belt back on" is that I did not proceed with gutting the rack out, and just kept the power steering operable.
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04-10-2013, 05:56 PM
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You misunderestimate me.
I am disappoint.
Please refer to post # 16641, specifically to the sentence that reads: I'm thinking about gutting the whole system, with the welded input shaft and all.
What I mean by "putting the belt back on" is that I did not proceed with gutting the rack out, and just kept the power steering operable.
I am disappoint.
Please refer to post # 16641, specifically to the sentence that reads: I'm thinking about gutting the whole system, with the welded input shaft and all.
What I mean by "putting the belt back on" is that I did not proceed with gutting the rack out, and just kept the power steering operable.
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04-10-2013, 06:39 PM
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No, that's not the case, at all.
The belt jumped, and I started thinking about converting to manual. That's why I asked for real life experiences from actual users.
Annyho, it's done now.
The belt jumped, and I started thinking about converting to manual. That's why I asked for real life experiences from actual users.
Annyho, it's done now.
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04-10-2013, 07:53 PM
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My buddy Aaron who did all of the high-end fab work and tuning of 1000-1500whp Lambos, Ferraris, etc. at a high end shop down in Sarasota used AEM ECUs as standalones in them. I know he would cringe if anyone suggested a piggyback system. He is just such a perfectionist. I think I posted some of the pics from his shop here once before.
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04-10-2013, 09:18 PM
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The government has as much business knowing you added 1500whp worth of turbos about as much as if you bought a new lawn mower.
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04-11-2013, 10:10 AM
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I never considered that cars needed to be "fit for use on a public highway" until moving out of california. They do not inspect jack for safety. Your car just needs to have fenders and lights. it could be missing important components and be legal to drive.
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04-11-2013, 10:33 AM
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This is something I don't mind. Emissions on the otherhand....BLAH.
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04-11-2013, 01:34 PM
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There are no roadworthiness inspections here, my friend. Apparently the legislature thinks minorities are unfairly targeted by them.
And motorcyclists are not required to wear helmets, either.
And motorcyclists are not required to wear helmets, either.
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04-11-2013, 02:32 PM
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There are no motorcycle helmet laws either in SC. I am completely fine with it, it is a personal choice if you want to be stupid enough to not wear a helmet. There is actually a lobby here in SC that does absolutely nothing except for when legislators propose helmet laws, they then get all the bike riders in the state to call and say they don't want it. Every few years the helmet laws get proposed, and all of a sudden legislators phones don't stop ringing. The proposals are always quickly dropped.
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