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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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At last!

I have been running around with my basic setup with only a little boost (only 5psi) as I was chewing thru the std clutch but had to wait for some more $$$ before moving forward.

But this afternoon the new clutch is in (along with new timing belt, water pump etc etc) and its off for a dyno tune and 12psi

Im hoping to hit 230 rwhp.

Of course - its pissing down with rain so no chance to go for a play - bugger!

Ill keep you posted on the final figures

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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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Let me know where your injector duty cycles end up with the 460s at 230rwhp. I'm trying to decide whether I need to ditch them and do 550s if I want to shoot for 250rwhp on 100 octane.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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You made it sound like you just got the clutch in today and you're going out to tear up the streets/dyno. I hope you broke in the clutch...
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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breakin in clutches is for pussies.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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So are open wastegate lines
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Not everyone drives through the red light district on their way home man.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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ummm - how they hell do I break in a clutch?
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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I believe the general rule is don't shock it (no drag launches or hard shifting, basically drive it nice and easy) for 500 miles or so.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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^ Ditto.
Most say 500 miles of stop and go driving for organic clutches, 1000 for kevlar. Then some say breaking them in is unnecessary. I suggest proper break-in.
Old May 1, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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fantastic, chris!

i hope the turbo system is holding together well?
Old May 1, 2007 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
breakin in clutches is for pussies.
Indeed, when my friend put a new clutch in his KA24de the first thing he did was see if it would spin the tires shifting into 2nd, it even chirped going into 3rd on stock ka
Old May 1, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by kung fu jesus
fantastic, chris!

i hope the turbo system is holding together well?
Indeed it is - thanks!!! Some small changes required for the water feeds - but generally its been plug and go (fast!!!!).

Hope that the new job is still going well for you (although I guess not that new now)
Old May 1, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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very glad to hear.

the new job is excellent, but i do miss the carolinas.
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