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Team3S Digest        Tuesday, November 16 1999        Volume 01 : Number 337




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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 17:56:22 -0800
From: "Sam Shelat" <sshelat@erols.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: 550cc Injectors

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You need an AFC to adjust the extra fuel you are dumping in there=20
    with the larger injectors.  Your stock ECU can not adjust for the =
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    fuel flow.
   =20
    Sam 95 VR4
   =20
    -----Original Message-----
    From: B Collett <hcollett@ihug.co.nz>
    To: team3s <stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com>
    Date: Sunday, November 14, 1999 10:03 PM
    Subject: Team3S: 550cc Injectors
   =20
   =20
    I have just installed my new engine, Forged Pistons, 15'Gs and 550cc =
injectors.
    My injectors have a different Ohm requirement so I have some =
resistors hooked into the injectors, I am not sure if  this is working =
and my car is running VERY rich.
    Anyone have some ideas, I am putting the standard injectors back in =
tomorrow and running standard boost to run engine in.
    Any help would be great, I have to get the thing working by =
saturdays flying quater, 180kph+ easy??
    Henry

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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 18:11:54 -0800
From: "Sam Shelat" <sshelat@erols.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Scratch one more Getrag

Mine was diagnosed as a porous metel problem, but it was also from the
gasket area of transfer
case.  The whole bottom looked like oil was weeping through the metel case.
I guess Kormex
will get another set of good syncros from it!

Sam 95 VR4
- -----Original Message-----
From: Merritt <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
To: Darcy Gunnlaugson <wce@telus.net>; stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com
<stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com>
Date: Monday, November 15, 1999 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: Team3S: Scratch one more Getrag


>>So where is it leaking??
>
>Dunno. The Mitsu dealer put tracer in it, told me to drive around for a few
>days, and bring it back. We put it up today, and the tracer is everywhere,
>but the mechanic can't find the source, even with his UV light. He suspects
>its the rear seal, but can't tell for sure.
>
>Rich/old poop/94VR4/tranny killer
>>
>
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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 19:29:28 -0500
From: Del A Kolasinski <pearlvr42c@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: 550cc Injectors

I believe that this is something that we need to dig into a little
further.  Here is why,  my '91 VR4 with 15G's, 550's, pump, VPC,GCC, etc.
has both the VPC and the GCC set all the way lean.  In top of 3rd gear I
hit o2 voltages of 1.05 to 1.17 WAY rich.  A friend has a '93 VR4 with
550's, VPC, GCC, and an AFC that still runs rich, and 2 VR4's that a
local shop did installed VPC's with AFC's in each car with 550's and they
to run 1+ in the o2 voltage at top of 3rd.
One thing in common--ALL 550 injectors are from R.C. Engineering.  Now I
also think the VPC 550 chip could play a roll, but look at how many fuel
computers are set to lean and all these cars still run rich, something is
not right.  My gas milage used to be good and now SUCKS. 
What is going on here? Injectors, fuel computers, what the hell is to
blame?  You just do not know how frustrating it is knowing that your car
SHOULD go 1 second and 6mph faster in the 1/4 mile.
Del Kolasinski
HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 00:29:13 -0500
From: Bill Wagner <wagner@sprynet.com>
Subject: Team3S: REPORTING GETRAG FAILURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is a guy (JC) on the www.3si.org web site that's collecting data
about Getrag failures. IF YOUR GETRAG HAS FAILED ON YOU, PLEASE GO TO
THAT WEB SITE AND FILL IN YOUR INFO. If you're not a member, you'll have
to become one. The WHOLE PROCESS WILL ONLY TAKE ABOUT 3 MINUTES, SO DO
IT!!!
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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 03:02:40 EST
From: XxFiretamerxX@aol.com
Subject: Re: Team3S: REPORTING GETRAG FAILURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please Post this to everyone in the list...maybe someone can help me!!!!

I NEED HELP!! I have found this Stealth TT and I need to find a reputible 2nd
chance financing place for a loan! Here is the deal...I had to declare
bankruptcy in the last year as a resault of my divorce (damn bitch) and my
credit is shot. I do have a good job, clearing 2K a month, and had
re-affirmed my stealth I currently own. So there is some continuous payment
history. I don't have any other bills x-cept rent and other living expenses.
This is the car I have been waiting for!! And I don't want it to pass me by
because of circumstance ( I can easily make mo. pymts on the car) Anyone that
knows someone, or knows of companies pleeeeeaaaze let me know. The caris only
$15K and in awesome shape!Thanks for any suggestions and help!!! Ed
Currently:'93 Stealth R/T (Pearl)
Wants: '92 Stealth TT (Red)
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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 10:40:22 +0100
From: "R.G." <robby@freesurf.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: 550cc Injectors

> further.  Here is why,  my '91 VR4 with 15G's, 550's, pump, VPC,GCC, etc.
>  has both the VPC and the GCC set all the way lean.  In top of 3rd gear I
> hit o2 voltages of 1.05 to 1.17 WAY rich.

O2 voltages OVER 1 volt ??? I once set the mixture in the midrange super-rich and the car began to stutter. The datalog showed 0.99v and I never saw higher values than 1V ... interesting !

> A friend has a '93 VR4 with
> 550's, VPC, GCC, and an AFC that still runs rich,

VPC, GCC and AFC ?? This must be the bridge of the Enterprise :)

> One thing in common--ALL 550 injectors are from R.C. Engineering.  Now I
> also think the VPC 550 chip could play a roll, but look at how many fuel
> computers are set to lean and all these cars still run rich, something is
> not right.

First, the VPC chip plays a very important role. But then also remember what the computers do. They simply alter the frequency, voltage of the output signal to the ECU. The larger the injectors, the lower the signal as this will tell the ECU to choose a lower fuel setting and opens the injectors less long. During closed loop this may work ok with not-so-rich readings but at WOT the signal sent by the VPC seems to be just too high and the values on the fuel map is therefore just too big.

> What is going on here? Injectors, fuel computers, what the hell is to
> blame?

The VPC program should taking care of this as it controls the rising rate as well as the curve that follows the intake pressure. Another way would be to let the ECU tuned by altering the fuel MAP. But IMHO, the fuel controller should taking care of this, otherwise you have more variables and more programs that shoudl be altered. I think that HKS or someone else should have a good program around that helps to get rid of the problem. The RCs can be to rich as one said to me that the 550 flow like 560-570 and therefore the programs run too rich. This can be altered by the AFCs but more important is the VPC that looks for the boost and then alters the signal for fuel delivery.

My idea is that you maybe contact Bob Fontana, as I'd name him as the VPC Guru. He may have a solution or at least the better knowledge as I have.

Roger
93'3000GT TT
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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 13:22:12 -0500
From: "Michael Chan" <michael.chan@hcl.com>
Subject: Team3S: PVI International

Anyone hear about a company called PVI International? [Platinum Vapor
Injector] Articles have been popping every so often and I was wondering if
this is something that is worth investing in.

Apparently the unit will add small quantities of platinum to the air-fuel
mixture entering your engine.  A 5 year US govt.. study shows " ... greater
fuel savings with the P.V.I than the 22% claimed by the developer."  I think
the unit was only a few hundred dollars, and it is now available in Canada.

What's up with this? 1-877-537-7427

Mike
91TT

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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 10:32:08 -0800
From: "Mohler, Jeff" <jeff.mohler@netapp.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: PVI International

No offense, but Id bet my stock options it's all BS.

Platinum..hmm..

Just where do you go to buy this rare, more expensive than gold, element?

:-----Original Message-----
:From: Michael Chan [mailto:michael.chan@hcl.com]
:Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 10:22 AM
:To: stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com
:Subject: Team3S: PVI International
:
:
:Anyone hear about a company called PVI International? [Platinum Vapor
:Injector] Articles have been popping every so often and I was
:wondering if
:this is something that is worth investing in.
:
:Apparently the unit will add small quantities of platinum to
:the air-fuel
:mixture entering your engine.  A 5 year US govt.. study shows
:" ... greater
:fuel savings with the P.V.I than the 22% claimed by the
:developer."  I think
:the unit was only a few hundred dollars, and it is now
:available in Canada.
:
:What's up with this? 1-877-537-7427
:
:Mike
:91TT
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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 14:01:07 -0500
From: "Michael Chan" <michael.chan@hcl.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: PVI International

No kidding, I'm skeptical myself.  Their ad is soo cheap "U.S. Consumer
Protection has determined that the fuel saving claims of this advertisement
are 100% accurate."

Nothing is 100% accurate...  all they give is a toll free number
877-537-7427


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From: Mohler, Jeff <jeff.mohler@netapp.com>
To: 'Michael Chan' <michael.chan@hcl.com>; stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com
<stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com>
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 1:30 PM
Subject: RE: Team3S: PVI International


>No offense, but Id bet my stock options it's all BS.
>
>Platinum..hmm..
>
>Just where do you go to buy this rare, more expensive than gold, element?
>
>:-----Original Message-----
>:From: Michael Chan [mailto:michael.chan@hcl.com]
>:Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 10:22 AM
>:To: stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com
>:Subject: Team3S: PVI International
>:
>:
>:Anyone hear about a company called PVI International? [Platinum Vapor
>:Injector] Articles have been popping every so often and I was
>:wondering if
>:this is something that is worth investing in.
>:
>:Apparently the unit will add small quantities of platinum to
>:the air-fuel
>:mixture entering your engine.  A 5 year US govt.. study shows
>:" ... greater
>:fuel savings with the P.V.I than the 22% claimed by the
>:developer."  I think
>:the unit was only a few hundred dollars, and it is now
>:available in Canada.
>:
>:What's up with this? 1-877-537-7427
>:
>:Mike
>:91TT
>:
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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 13:12:47 -0600
From: Matt Jannusch <MAJ@BigCharts.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: PVI International

> Apparently the unit will add small quantities of platinum to
> the air-fuel mixture entering your engine.  A 5 year US
> govt.. study shows " ... greater fuel savings with the
> P.V.I than the 22% claimed by the developer."  I think
> the unit was only a few hundred dollars, and it is now
> available in Canada.

It isn't platinum, it is peroxide.  As in hydrogen peroxide...  If I remember correctly.  There's a kit made for snowmobiles, and actually does give more horsepower and cleaner emissions.  I hadn't heard of a version for cars, but it makes sense.  I don't have any direct data at all, just info I remember from an article about it in a snowmobile magazine last season.

- -Matt
'95 3000GT Spyder VR4
'00 Polaris XCR-800

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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 14:22:08 -0500
From: "Michael Chan" <michael.chan@hcl.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: PVI International

There is too many 'PVI Internationals' out there.  I just did an internet
search.  The article / advertisement is in front of me and they are stating
that it adds microscopic quantities of platinum.

- -----Original Message-----
From: Matt Jannusch <MAJ@BigCharts.com>
To: stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com <stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com>
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 2:13 PM
Subject: RE: Team3S: PVI International


>> Apparently the unit will add small quantities of platinum to
>> the air-fuel mixture entering your engine.  A 5 year US
>> govt.. study shows " ... greater fuel savings with the
>> P.V.I than the 22% claimed by the developer."  I think
>> the unit was only a few hundred dollars, and it is now
>> available in Canada.
>
>It isn't platinum, it is peroxide.  As in hydrogen peroxide...  If I
remember correctly.  There's a kit made for snowmobiles, and actually does
give more horsepower and cleaner emissions.  I hadn't heard of a version for
cars, but it makes sense.  I don't have any direct data at all, just info I
remember from an article about it in a snowmobile magazine last season.
>
>-Matt
>'95 3000GT Spyder VR4
>'00 Polaris XCR-800
>
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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 11:43:58 PST
From: "Greg Gonzales" <greggonzo1@hotmail.com>
Subject: Team3S: PVI

Heres their website.
http://www.pvitech.com/

Platnum? hmmm.

Greg
92 RT TT

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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 20:41:01 +0100
From: Matthews <matthews@wiesbaden.netsurf.de>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Aero downforce

Mike Chapleski wrote:
> Darcy wrote:
> > Jim Matthews, our European Admin in Germany, is off to Bavaria at the moment
> > or he'd likely respond personally on his experiences on the Autobahns there
> > in his Stealth TT. He's had no probs taking it to the max!  However, the
> > Stealth wing and front air dam are not quite as effective at light speed for
> > stabilization purposes, as the Mitsu's rear adjustable wing and front
> > adjustable dam.
>
> Well I have had my '95 Stealth RT TT up to 155 mph on the speedo here in Germany.  I
> have not gone faster because my tires are a little thin, however, that will be fixed
> this week.:)  Anyway, at 140 plus I have not noticed the car wanting to "float" or loose
> control in any way.

As several have stated, the rear wings on both the Stealth and the VR-4
appear to produce little useful downforce.  However, the car is VERY
stable at high speed.  I have had mine up to around 170 mph (speedo)
several times and it felt great.  I have noticed a bit of a floating
sensation (light in the rear) in curves at 130+ mph but last week's
alignment showed that my right-rear wheel was quite a bit out of spec.
I haven't had a chance to test for improved stability but I'm
optimistic.

How would lowering the car affect aerodynamics and stability at high
speeds?

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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 11:57:12 -0800
From: "Mohler, Jeff" <jeff.mohler@netapp.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Aero downforce

:How would lowering the car affect aerodynamics and stability at high
:speeds?
- ---

That would help at least aerodynamically (less float) but then you have to
consider how the suspension reacts to the road, thats more serious science at
high speeds.
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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 11:58:49 -0800
From: "Darcy Gunnlaugson" <wce@telus.net>
Subject: Team3S: Re Clutches

Team;

With the recent controversy on aftermarket and OME clutches, and in
particular
with some of the comments on RPS, I decided to write to Rob and alert him
to some of this negative feedback. As was noted previously  I felt I  was
treated fairly
by them. For your information here is RPS's response.


"It is interesting how the internet has become both a blessing and a
curse. If a company makes a couple mistakes it is amplified 10 fold.
What these people don't understand is the amount of clutches we ship out
every year! The failure percentile is VERY low.

Yes we had a few problems with our early carbon units but even then only
a few came back compared to the total amount that were shipped out at
the time. Unfortunately there isn't a clutch company on earth that has a
spotless record. All the companies claim to have the best product going.
All the companies also have customers who are unhappy. It is inevitable.

We do the best we can to help our customers with the problems they may
have with our products. We feel we have a very good relationship with
our customers. That is the best a company can offer. "


Best

Darc



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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 14:09:22 -0600
From: "Landis, Michael" <MLandis@casham.com>
Subject: Team3S: H202 injection for automotive applications?

Hi - I stumbled across your web-site while looking for information about,
and examples of, H202 injection systems as an alternative to H20 injection
on turbo-charged/supercharged automotive engines.  Generally, H2O injection
is used to help cool the incoming air charge (which is heated due to
compression by the turbo, etc.).  The H2O is injected as a mist in nominal
amounts and helps to reduce detonation.  I understand (from my high-school
chemistry years ago) and your web-site FAQ and technical pages that H2O2
reduces to H2O and O2.  However, I suspect that there is actually an
intermediate step as the single oxygen atom separates from the H2O2
molecule, but before it joins up with another single oxygen atom to form the
more stable O2.

If this reaction (H202 - > H2O + O) takes place quickly under heat and
pressure, then hydrogen peroxide would seem to be an excellent candidate for
this application, as you would get the benefit of heat energy absorption (by
the H2O) as well as increased oxygenation as a contributor to the combustion
process.

My questions are:

In the presence of heat (150-300F?) and pressure (12-20 PSI), what happens
to H2O2?  And how quickly?

Any ideas how quickly the O becomes O2 in the same environment?  I know that
atomic oxygen is a strong oxidizing agent. (I've studied ozone injection
water purification systems some...)  Any chance of oxidation problems in the
turbo plumbing/intercooler?

If it doesn't break down very quickly, then what happens to H2O2 in the
presence of hydrocarbons (gasoline) and flame?  Are there any adverse
chemical reactions to be aware of?

I'm sure that none of these questions are new - hot rodding  has been around
for a loonngg time - and I suspect that this has been researched by someone,
somewhere, sometime.  And I understand that this application may be outside
of the realm of your usual line of business, but I'd be grateful for any
help you might give me.  If you are aware of any technical papers (but not
TOO technical) or other resources that address this (or related) application
for hydrogen peroxide, I'd appreciate a push in the right direction.

Thanks in advance for your time,

Michael

PS.  I've cc'd this to the Mitsubishi 3000GT/Stealth mailing list, wondering
if any of you guys have explored H2O2 injection in your vehicles, and with
what results....
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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 13:02:31 -0800
From: Chris Winkley <cwinkley@plaza.ds.adp.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Aero downforce

Jim...

Unless the laws of physics and aerodynamics have completely vanished from my
head (always a possibility), anything that is done to remove the pillow or
cushion of air under the vehicle will improve stability at high speeds.
Remember it's the lift that allows planes to leave the ground. A complete
air dam around the car would be ideal from a stability perspective (look at
the cars that have made top speeds on the Bonneville salt flats). However, I
doubt you'll find any roads around that are flat enough for that sort of
package.

Soooo, lowering springs not only bring the air dam closer to the ground
(which helps remove that air pillow), but they allow stiffen the suspension
so there is less movement from uneven road surfaces. My experience in the
140+ mph arena with my VR4 would indicate that dropping the car 1" with
progressive springs was a great handling improvement. As already noted, our
cars, being close to two tons, are well designed for aerodynamics and
naturally want to hug the ground.

I'm not sure the rear foil has the same value add, particularly if someone
who posted 150 lbs of downforce was correct. Still every pound of downforce
helps combat the lift from underneath. This is particularly true when the
bulk of the vehicle weight is up front. No doubt most of us have had the fun
of a light back end coming around in a corner (usually with RWD cars). I
wouldn't like to think of how many times you could spin if the back snapped
around at 170 mph!!!

Looking forward...Chris

- -----Original Message-----
From: Matthews [mailto:matthews@wiesbaden.netsurf.de]
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 11:41 AM
To: Team3S
Subject: Re: Team3S: Aero downforce

<snip>

How would lowering the car affect aerodynamics and stability at high
speeds?

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Jim Matthews - Wiesbaden, Germany
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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 15:55:13 -0600
From: Matt Jannusch <MAJ@BigCharts.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Re Clutches

> The failure percentile is VERY low.

Hmm, it really sounded like at least half the 3/S Turbo Carbon Claw clutches that came out of the group purchase were bad, with a significant number of the "replacement" clutches also being bad.  That's a pretty high failure percentage in my book.  I'd think something like 5% might be acceptable, but 50%+ is not.  There was also mention of RPS making promises to send a check to help with the costs incurred in having a clutch replacement re-done, and then checks being a different amount or no check at all.

Since I didn't buy one of those clutches, I won't comment any more than that.

- -Matt
'95 3000GT Spyder VR4

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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 17:12:29 -0500
From: "Andy Carberry" <acarberry@snet.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Re Clutches

Well I was one of the first to get my RPS Turbo Carbon Clutch from RPS on
the group purchase and it appears to be holding up OK.  I even ran it at a
strip for the first time.(Quickening Gathering)  I ended up smoking it a
little on the last run ( what a terrible smell :) )  but it was fine on the
ride back to the Cape.

Andy



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Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 15:57:43 -0800
From: "Darcy Gunnlaugson" <wce@telus.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Re Clutches

>> The failure percentile is VERY low.
>
>Hmm, it really sounded like at least half the 3/S Turbo Carbon Claw
clutches that came out of the group purchase were bad, with a significant
number of the "replacement" clutches also being bad.  That's a pretty high
failure percentage in my book.  I'd think something like 5% might be
acceptable, but 50%+ is not.  There was also mention of RPS making promises
to send a check to help with the costs incurred in having a clutch
replacement re-done, and then checks being a different amount or no check at
all.
>
>Since I didn't buy one of those clutches, I won't comment any more than
that.


Hmmm...a lot of comment there Matt, for no personal experience with the
product .

I'd be real interested in the actual failure rate of these clutches, as I am
a purchaser myself. However, mine is not installed, so I am not in the
position to comment,  let alone pass on heresy as to their attributes or
lack thereof. My treatment by RPS was impeccable, however, and I would ask
for those in the group purchase to comment as Andy  recently has, as to
their satisfaction or not ,with the product, and the customer service. Only
in this way are rumors dispelled or given credence. Brad? Roger? Others?

Best

Darc

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