Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth   Thursday, August 15 2002   Volume 01 : Number 926




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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 20:24:37 -0400
From: "Philip V. Glazatov" <gphilip@umich.edu>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Hesitation problem (Long)

Doug,

You have done so much for her! It is unbelievable that she is still
hesitating. ;-)

The time has come for the ultimate troubleshooting. Try to troubleshoot it
from the other end. It is either fuel or spark. You already replaced the
injectors. Hopefully they open. To check the fuel pressure buy a cheap fuel
pressure gauge. I bought a sending unit only from Summit and I measure its
resistance while driving. It is a VDO sending unit VDO-360900D. I converted
it to measure differential fuel pressure by drilling a hole on its side and
supplying boost pressure there. My pressure readings now stay still
regardless of the boost level.

To check spark, you will need to make a voltage divider like this one
http://www.tweecer.com/StreetDyno/vdivide2.gif. Then record the primary
voltage of each coil during the hesitation and use the GoldWave software to
read the spark signal. I will then post how to read the spark blowout.

I wish I could post pictures of the sending unit and the spark blowout, but
I need to figure out what to do with this AEM ECU now. I will post them
some time later if you do not mind.

Philip


At 21:16 8/10/2002, dakken wrote:
>So far I have,
>
>1.  Replaced the fuel pump.
>2.  Replaced the fuel filter.
>3.  Replaced the fuel pressure regulator.
>4.  Replaced my spark plugs and gapped them to .032
>5.  Replaced my spark plug wires.
>6.  Replaced one bad ignition coil with a hair fracture in it.
>7.  Tested my air temperature sensor, engine temp sensor, throttle postion
>sensor, crank angle sensor and ISC.
>8.  Followed every vacuum line to ensure they were properly routed and
>replaced one that was cracked.
>9.  Traced every wire for my SAFC and AVCR to ensure they were spliced into
>the right wires and soldered all splices.
>10.  Ran a 10 guage wire to my fuel pump.
>11.  Replaced fuel injectors with DSM 450s that were cleaned and tested.
>12.  Inspected my plugs, they are all a light tan.
>13.  Replaced my ignition power transistor.
>14.  Removed and visually inspected the ECU.  No melted caps or funny smells
>from it.


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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 20:55:54 -0500
From: "Alex Pedenko" <pedenkoa@msu.edu>
Subject: Team3S: xfer case recall

For those of you who are as ignorant as I am, apparently a recall has
been issued or is being issued for the 92+ 3000GT vr4.

http://www.3si.org/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=78886

Alex.

'95 VR4


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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 20:56:25 -0500
From: "cody" <overclck@satx.rr.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: HP difference between 1G/2G

That's it actually... Added boost is the only difference HP wise...

- -Cody

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
Of Furman, Russell
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 3:10 PM
To: team3s@stealth-3000gt.st
Subject: Team3S: HP difference between 1G/2G

I have been meaning to ask this for a while, particularly b/c I may be
buying another 93 (Stealth this time although another VR would be ok
too)
Other than a 3 psi increase in boost (approximate) what accounts for the
15HP difference between the 93 and 94 model year cars?

Different cam grinds? more timing via the ECU? 

Russ F
CT

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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 19:04:40 -0700
From: "Tigran Varosyan" <tigran@tigran.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: xfer case recall

I was at the dealer today and had them run my VIN. There was one recall on
something regarding brakes and thats it. I keep hearing about this recall
but the dealers do not have it show up in their database!

Tyson

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com]On Behalf
Of Alex Pedenko
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 6:56 PM
To: team3s@team3s.com
Subject: Team3S: xfer case recall


For those of you who are as ignorant as I am, apparently a recall has
been issued or is being issued for the 92+ 3000GT vr4.

http://www.3si.org/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=78886

Alex.

'95 VR4


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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 22:24:32 -0500
From: "cody" <overclck@satx.rr.com>
Subject: Team3S: Nissan Head Gasket Replacement

I know this is really off topic, but I'm halfway through changing the
head gasket in another car of mine ('91 nissan stanza, KA24 SOHC motor),
and I am in need of some help...  Torque for the head bolts, etc, etc...

Anyone have any info for me would be greatly appreciated...

- -Cody


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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 23:27:54 EDT
From: M3000GTSL84@aol.com
Subject: Team3S: 3000GT used as cardboard crusher

I unfortunetly hit a pretty large cardboard box today-it was unavoidable.

There is a liquid leaking out of the car

It is clear and colorless-not gasoline i believe

It is coming from near the front right tire. . just a bit beyond the
suspension connection to the chassis

It seems to come out more when the A/C is on-is it a condensation line? WHat
the hell is it?

mike
97 SL

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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 21:01:12 -0700 (PDT)
From: glenn vrfour <vr4glenn@yahoo.com>
Subject: Team3S: Off-Topic, GM 3.1 V6 Power Steering replacement

Anyone have experience replacing the power steering
pump on a GM 3.1L V-6?  This one is in a Grand Am.

I had the sucker disconnected and unbolted.  Could
move around, but not remove.  Rubbed on intake, water
pump, and some unknown thing that goes under the
intake.

Please reply off-list as this is off-topic,

Thanks much,

Glenn

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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 23:32:38 -0500
From: "Richard Fennell" <realmstl@charter.net>
Subject: Fw: Team3S: 3000GT used as cardboard crusher

The condensate drain line is right at the firewall on the passenger side
about in line with the battery.  It is a little black plastic tube that
hangs down about 7" long.

Maybe you knocked some blockage loose and now it drains correctly.

Rich
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From: <M3000GTSL84@aol.com>
To: <Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:27 PM
Subject: Team3S: 3000GT used as cardboard crusher


> There is a liquid leaking out of the car
>
> It is clear and colorless-not gasoline i believe
>
> It is coming from near the front right tire. . just a bit beyond the
> suspension connection to the chassis
>
> It seems to come out more when the A/C is on-is it a condensation line?
WHat
> the hell is it?
>
> mike
> 97 SL
>



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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 06:37:14 +0100
From: "Jim Matthews" <jim@the-matthews.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Big Hiccup - ADMIN WARNING (OFF TOPIC)

Please do not continue this thread on the Team3S list.  Thank you.

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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 01:07:04 -0500
From: Dennis Begley - CarMemories <dbegley@carmemories.com>
Subject: Team3S: Super Tune

I just took my 97 VR 4 in for the 60000 mile oh my god service. The
service writer was talking to me about a super tune up they do on VR
4's. Apparently they modify some vacuum hoses and such to raise the
boost to 14-15 full time instead of the stock 9-11. He said that is the
maximum boost without more mods to the fuel system. He said this would
be the most effective bump in HP without going to new parts. Cost would
be $250. Any comments or even explanations of what he was talking about?

Dennis


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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 01:22:28 -0500
From: "Alex Pedenko" <pedenkoa@msu.edu>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Super Tune

Is $250 for the 60k + the upgrade or just the upgrade?

More likely than not, they're talking about a manual boost controller.
If that's the case and the price is for just the upgrade, then 250 is
outrageous. The manual boost controller is a $5 part from a pet supply
store. All it does is make a controllable hole in one of the lines to
the boost control solenoid, effectively dropping the pressure the
wastegates see thereby keeping them closed longer and allowing for more
boost to build up. Go to Jeff Lucius' site @ www.stealth316.com for more
info.

Again, $250 for just that is absolutely ridiculous. It'll cost $5 to do
yourself, and shouldn't cost more than 40-50 to have someone else do it.

Alex.

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
Of Dennis Begley - CarMemories
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 1:07 AM
To: team3s@team3s.com
Subject: Team3S: Super Tune

I just took my 97 VR 4 in for the 60000 mile oh my god service. The
service writer was talking to me about a super tune up they do on VR
4's. Apparently they modify some vacuum hoses and such to raise the
boost to 14-15 full time instead of the stock 9-11. He said that is the
maximum boost without more mods to the fuel system. He said this would
be the most effective bump in HP without going to new parts. Cost would
be $250. Any comments or even explanations of what he was talking about?

Dennis


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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 23:49:16 -0700
From: "dakken" <dougusmagnus@attbi.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Hesitation problem (Long)

Thanks for the suggestion, Philip.  I will do as you suggested right after I
check one more thing first.

Brian, or Brainfood on 3Si, brought his ECU and ISC to the track tonight and
let me swap out mine.  I now know that my ECU and ISC are good.  Everyone at
the track said they could see my car running rich.  Lots of soot coming out
the back.  I even had my SAFC set at -24.  I'm too chicken to run it any
leaner without a AF gauge

I think I may have found the source tonight.

I blew my Y pipe off on my way home from the track.  I was out in the middle
of the boonies with no light and no place to stop except in the middle of
the road, so I drove in 3rd gear with a little more gas for about 1/2 a mile
until I found a street light.  As I was driving with my Y pipe off, I
noticed that my car was acting just like it does when it hesitates.

I have a crack in my EGR exhaust pipe.  I've been putting off replacing the
pipe because I have been scared to break the bolts on the turbo manifold
loose.  I sheared one bolt off the front turbo and had to take the turbo to
a machine shop to have it removed.  The rear turbo seems like too much of a
challenge for the time I have to work on the car.

My new theory is that because of the crack in the EGR pipe, there is less
pressure behind the EGR valve than normal.  Once pressure builds up in the
intake manifold higher than the strength of the EGR valve's spring (like
over 7psi in my case) then the EGR valve opens and lets the air bleed off
into the cracked EGR pipe.  I'm going to run to M&S tomorrow and get a
replacement pipe.  I'll be crossing my fingers.


Doug
92 Stealth RT TT


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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 00:22:56 -0700
From: "dakken" <dougusmagnus@attbi.com>
Subject: Team3S: 1st day at the track

Today was the 1st day that I ran my car at the 1/4 mile track.  A group of
people from the Sacramento and a few of the surrounding areas came to run
their 3S's.  Despite my hesitation problem, I had a blast!  This was also
the first time I was able to meet other 3Sers.  It was great to be able to
talk to people who's eyes don't glaze over when I get excited about changing
my SAFC settings.

I was able to get in 5 runs.  I won 3 of them even with sucky times!

My first and last runs were with my boost controller turned off.  The other
3, I was playing with it and changing out my ECU and ISC to see if I could
fix my hesitation problem.

Here are my runs:


 1st   at   7psi and about 100 degrees.  5:30pm
React:  1.418  (I'm a newbie.  What are those shiny lights for?)
60':  2.108
1/8:  9.854
1/8mph:  71.667
1/4:    15.432
1/4mph:  89.562

 2nd   at   14psi and new ECU (lots of hesitation)
React:  1.677  (So I'm supposed to go when it is green?)
60':  2.223
1/8:  10.805
1/8mph:  60.566
1/4:    16.876
1/4mph:  85.156

 3rd   at   14psi and new ISC(lots of hesitation)
React:  .732  (wow, I actually paid attention to the shiny lights)
60':  2.485
1/8:  10.832
1/8mph:  66.104
1/4:    16.772
1/4mph:  82.751

 4th   at   14psi and fiddling with SAFC
React:  .977 (what can I say?  I was still pressing buttons)
60':  2.104
1/8:  10.669
1/8mph:  62.535
1/4:    16.901
1/4mph:  83.061

I pulled up an inch too far and put the car in reverse to turn those 2nd set
of lights back on.  The track guy decided it was a good time to start my
tree when I had it in reverse.
 5th   at   7psi  air had cooled to about 80 by now.  (9:30 pm)
React:  1.506 (reverse to 1st in 1.5 seconds)
60':  2.521 (car bogged, I had to launch at 2500 rpms since the green light
had been lit for a while)
1/8:  10.179
1/8mph:  73.249
1/4:    15.633
1/4mph:  91.792

It was a great day at the track but it could have been a lot better.  I'll
be back when I fix my hesitation problem.  Next time, I'm launching on the
2nd yellow instead of the green.  One day I'll be in the 12s.


Doug
92 Stealth RT TT


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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 09:53:38 +0200
From: Roger Gerl <roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: xfer case recall

Go and ask your dealer, he doesn't know anything about it. There is no
recall so far that is official. Also it would only cover cars not older
than 5 years here in Europe. Just forget it.

Roger
93'3000GT TT
www.rtec.ch

At 20:55 14.08.2002 -0500, Alex Pedenko wrote:
>For those of you who are as ignorant as I am, apparently a recall has
>been issued or is being issued for the 92+ 3000GT vr4.
>
>http://www.3si.org/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=78886
>
>Alex.
>
>'95 VR4
>
>
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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 10:43:53 -0500
From: "Black, Dave (ICT)" <dblai@allstate.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: HP difference between 1G/2G

There is supposedly a ring-like restrictor on the 1G boost solenoid that
allows it to only boost to 9psi.  I've heard of people removing this and
having the 1G stock boost solenoid boosting to 2G levels of 12psi.  I've
also heard of people swapping out a 1G boost solenoid with a 2G which
olbviously yields the same result as above.  I don't have any experience
doing either though since I own a 2G.

AFAIK, that is that only difference to account for the 20hp difference
between 1G and 2G.

Dave 95VR4
http://www.daveblack.net


Other than a 3 psi increase in boost (approximate) what accounts for the
15HP difference between the 93 and 94 model year cars?

Different cam grinds? more timing via the ECU? 


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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 10:52:52 -0500
From: "Black, Dave (ICT)" <dblai@allstate.com>
Subject: Team3S: Mitsu List Prices vs Retail Prices

AFAIK, Mitsu sets forth standard list prices across all Mitsu dealerships.
Then each dealership applies its own markup essentially coming up with their
own "retail" price.  So list prices from all dealerships should ALWAYS be
the same whereas retail prices vary from dealership to dealership depending
on markup.

The other thing to pay attention to is when a dealership mentions it gives a
25% discount, find out whether that discount applies to the LIST price or
the RETAIL price.  It can make a big difference and make a seemingly big
discount much smaller than that of another dealership.

Dave 95VR4
http://www.daveblack.net


I had this recently with dash defrost vents. Two local dealerships here in
SE FL quoted me both the highest and lowest prices I can find. Same for a
TPS - $106 vs $170. They're about 6 miles apart.....and are both owned by
the same entity!!!

I think Mitsu gives out a msrp, and the dealerships take it from there.
Coconut Creek Mitsu can even beat Rockville if you say your are 3si/teams3s.
But they won't ship, so for lucky locals only.


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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 09:37:36 -0700
From: "Gross, Erik" <erik.gross@intel.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: How to remove cigarette lighter?

> it.  But - I can't figure our how to get the darn thing out
> to replace it. I see that there's a few plastic clips
> around it,  of which I immediate broke a few trying to
> release them.  But that didn't help.
>
> What's the secret?

The bottom metal housing is threaded and screws into the top.  IIRC you have
to grab the bottom metal part (remove passenger side cover for the console
first) and then twist it.  I just had the thing off about 2 months ago, but
I've already forgotten what all that looks like under there :(   I do know
it's threaded, though.

- --Erik

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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 12:48:51 -0400
From: "Zobel, Kurt" <Kurt.Zobel@ca.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: HP difference between 1G/2G

Within narrow boost range, HP is probably linear enough to just use:
(14.7+12)/(14.7+10)*300=324HP
So nothing else needs to change to account for the HP difference.

Kurt

- -----Original Message-----
From: cody [mailto:overclck@satx.rr.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 6:56 PM
To: 'Furman, Russell'; team3s@stealth-3000gt.st
Subject: RE: Team3S: HP difference between 1G/2G


That's it actually... Added boost is the only difference HP wise...

- -Cody

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From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
Of Furman, Russell
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 3:10 PM
To: team3s@stealth-3000gt.st
Subject: Team3S: HP difference between 1G/2G

I have been meaning to ask this for a while, particularly b/c I may be
buying another 93 (Stealth this time although another VR would be ok
too)
Other than a 3 psi increase in boost (approximate) what accounts for the
15HP difference between the 93 and 94 model year cars?

Different cam grinds? more timing via the ECU? 

Russ F
CT

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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 12:58:03 -0500
From: "Willis, Charles E." <cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Greddy Type S - Catching Gear Linkage?

I have a 2nd gen with Bushur DSM BOV and had a clearance problem with the
shift linkage. Cured it with the tie wrap - no grinding needed.

Chuck Willis

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From: Trevor James [mailto:trevorlj@cox.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 1:48 PM
To: Black, Dave (ICT); TEAM 3S
Subject: Re: Team3S: Greddy Type S - Catching Gear Linkage?


I did the dremel thing too. Works like a champ and I don't have to try to
reposition it just right everytime I remove/install the Y-pipe.

Trevor




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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 13:15:47 -0500
From: "Willis, Charles E." <cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Antisieze on wheel studs

I have been using anti-seize on the lug threads and 90 ftlbs torque for five
years on cars on the stock wheels and the Volk racing wheels without any
problems.

Chuck

Like I said, I don't goop it on there but apply just a little and it
stays for about a year when I apply it again.  If it does increase it,
say, 20% then my torque of 95 ft*lbs would be around 114 ft*lbs and the
recommended range is anywhere from 87-101 ft*lbs.  Maybe I'll drop mine
to 90 ft*lbs until I can verify the torque of the wrench like you did
(where did you verify this by the way - I had mine serviced by Sears
somewhere in Texas and a month later received it back but I didn't think
to have them verify the torque it was applying).



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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 20:57:32 +0000
From: "Frank Mingst" <devilmanvisa@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Greddy Type S - Catching Gear Linkage?

You can easily reposition the Type-S so that it doesn't interfere with your
shift linkage. There are two methods known to me: zip tie the sucker to the
clutch vacuum hose, or go to your local autoparts store with all your tools
and run some custom hose. It is pretty easy to run the custom hose, and I
trust it a little more than a zip tie ;) You may have probelms relocating
the BOV via custom piped hose if you still use the stock air box though.


>From: Roger Ludwig <yiotta@yahoo.com>
>To: 3000GT Club <nws3@yahoogroups.com>, TEAM 3S <team3s@team3s.com>
>Subject: Team3S: Greddy Type S - Catching Gear Linkage?
>Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:18:20 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Installed my Greddy Type S BOV last night...
>I think I got it in right (the car runs and I can hear
>it "blow off").... so I assume I got it on right.
>I have a hard time, near impossible, getting it into
>1st, 3rd and 5th gears.
>
>Somewhere I had heard about it interfering with the
>gear linkage. It was a thread I read a long time ago.
>
>Does anyone know about this and how to reposition the
>Greddy Type S so it doesn't interfere. I looked at it
>very briefly this morning at my office and can't see
>where it is catching...
>
>Also, there are two ports (vacuum) but we only have
>one line. The other one attaches to what? Or does it
>stay open to the atmosphere?
>
>Sorry guys, I know many of you have probably heard
>this a million times, but I could use your guidance.
>Thanx!
>Roger L
>F15DOC
>
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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 16:03:40 -0500
From: "Willis, Charles E." <cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Back from the 3S National Gathering

Just to keep everything in perspective, here are unofficial lap times from
Gingerman.  Point I'm trying to make is that nobody was making any lap
records, but everybody was moving at a respectable click.  Top speed I
recall noting at the end of either of the 1/4 mile straights was only
slightly above 90 mph.  People passed me in the intructor sessions, but my
timekeeper didn't note that, because she was primarily interested in
maintaining my ego.  All of my students were terrific!  They did their
darndest to do whatever I asked, they picked up the track layout quickly,
and they all exhibited courtesy to other drivers.  John Monnin's comment was
the best I heard - he was frustrated because his novice students learned the
track quicker than he did!

I don't know if there were any off-track excursions, but would like to know.
I do know there were several black flags for mechanical problems, a couple
of black flags for counseling and one red flag for a mechanical, like
somebody lost a down pipe or something. I thought somebody went off at turn
2 ahead of me, but maybe they were just so much faster that I couldn't catch
up after they blew my doors off.

Chuck Willis

First instructor session
(me with Dave Trent directing me)
2:39.97
2:11.31
2:01.13
1:57.13
1:56.13

these were with everbody (especially Jim Floyd, riding my bumper) John
Monnin was still changing brake pads this session

First novice group
(Michael Kopec with me in right seat of red 3000GT)
2:27.93
2:12.97
2:12.12
(pass by white Stealth)
2:13.13

Second novice group
(Mark ? with me in right seat of Yellow Stealth)
(Timekeeper missed some laps)
2:10.75
2:19.62

Second instructor group
(who rode with me?  Jeremy G?)
2:05.65
2:00.94
2:02.32
1:59.91
1:59.91
1:48.86
(everybody's tires are squealing, John Monnin's burgundy car's first time
out)

First novice group
(Philip Glazatov with me in right seat of red Stealth)
2:11.49
2:02.47
2:01.34
2:00.98
1:57.36

Second novice group
(I didn't have a novice student, went out late in right seat with Jim Floyd)
no times recorded

Last session - all cars on track with headlights! 
Philip was playing follow-the-leader until I got the wrong instructions and
pitted in after a red flag. Matt (from Las Vegas) rode with me this session.

2:06.38
2:01.70

 



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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 15:02:00 -0700
From: "fastmax" <fastmax@cox.net>
Subject: Team3S: Injector flow rates

Question about flow rates on fuel injectors --- is the injector flow rate
at 43 psi and an 80% duty cycle or is the rate for 100 % duty cycle.

        Jim Berry



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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 18:12:30 -0400
From: "Ben M. Jones" <benjones@protechgp.com>
Subject: Team3S: Turbosmart Supersonic

Just purchased one of these and am wondering if I am asking for trouble in blocking of the recirculation hose?
This BOV dumps straight out not like the OE.


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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 17:19:56 -0500
From: "Dave and Becky Trent" <bdtrent@netzero.net>
Subject: Team3S: Brake air duct mod

All,

This application is specific to the 1st gen. Stealth.  I have no way to know
how well it would work on other apps.  The ducts are 2 rubber inlets
available from www.mcmastercarr.com (ref. part# 5398k51 $18ea.) and 2
sections of inlet hose again from McMaster Carr. (ref. part# 5502k54
$7.50/ft.) for 2 1/2dia. or (5502k55 $8/ft.) for 3dia. (all hose sold by the
foot).  For those unfamiliar, McMaster Carr is the Walmart of industrial
supply houses.  They sell eeeevvvverrrything.  They used to cater only to
companies with PO numbers, but have recently started taking orders from
individuals over the web.  Without the catalog, the only way to know what to
order is to have the part number.  The rubber inlets are designed for 3in.
hose, but I had to use 2 1/2 to avoid wheel and ground interference.  The
rubber inlets are mounted using the existing fasteners that hold the panels
under the chin spoiler on.  I cut 2 openings in the short air deflector that
feeds air into the radiator to allow the inlets to mount flush to the bottom
of the chin spoiler.  The hose simply turns and stops a few inches short of
the brake rotor to blow ambient air.  The rest is up to your mechanical
creativity and a handfull of extra long zip ties.  Lastly, check for
interference when the wheels are at full lock in both directions.  As in
aside, I took a 2 1/2in. hose and held it out my truck window with the other
end inside the cab.  The air blast over 30mph was impressive so I'm
confindent that they move air.  If anyone has further questions let me know.
Hope that helps.

Regards,
DaveT/92TT

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From: "Wayne Bonnett" <wayne@wbwebsol.com>
To: <bdtrent@netzero.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 8:35 PM
Subject: Brake air ducts.....


> Hi there!  Love your car, love what you did with the addition of the brake
> ducts.  You wouldn't happend to have more details on how you made them and
> what materiels you used?
>
> Thanks,
> Wayne
> 97 3K (Black)
>
>

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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 15:35:14 -0700
From: "James Mutton" <james@playstream.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Injector flow rates

100% duty cycle.  Flow rates are calculated by firing the injector
constantly into a graduated cylinder for 60 seconds.

James Mutton (vrrrr4)
95 3000GT VR4


- -----Original Message-----
From: fastmax [mailto:fastmax@cox.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:02 PM
To: team3S@stealth-3000gt.st
Subject: Team3S: Injector flow rates


Question about flow rates on fuel injectors --- is the injector flow
rate at 43 psi and an 80% duty cycle or is the rate for 100 % duty
cycle.

        Jim Berry



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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 19:31:48 -0400
From: "anthonymelillo" <anthonymelillo@sprintmail.com>
Subject: Team3S: size of lug nut socket

I am looking to purchase an impact socket to help remove lug nuts, especially when they get stubborn.  Does anyone know what size I
need to get ?

I have the factory rims on a 1997 VR-4.

Does anyone know if there is a protective type socket that will not scratch the lugs ?

Thanks
Anthony Melillo
1997 VR-4, Firestorm Red
http://home.sprintmail.com/~anthonymelillo/3000gt.htm



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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 16:37:38 -0700
From: "Gross, Erik" <erik.gross@intel.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: size of lug nut socket

> I am looking to purchase an impact socket to help remove lug
> nuts, especially when they get stubborn.  Does anyone know what size I
> need to get ?
> I have the factory rims on a 1997 VR-4.

21mm
 
> Does anyone know if there is a protective type socket that
> will not scratch the lugs ?

Yes.  I'm sure there are others, but here is one:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=77145

- --Erik

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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 19:55:28 -0400
From: "Darren Schilberg" <dschilberg@pobox.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: size of lug nut socket

They won't scratch the lugs since the lugs can't rotate inside the
socket as all 6 sides are contacted by the socket.  The socket however
might scratch the wheel and that is what the link Erik provided
prevents.

Personally, the stock chrome on mine is chipping so badly I would prefer
if the impact socket would scrape it off for me.  =)

And you want a 21mm deep socket to be exact.  Otherwise that foot-long
breaker bar or torque bar starts to hit the wheelwell.  With a deep
socket it sets it away from the car far enough to give your knuckles
room to not hit the car.

- --Flash!
1995 VR-4 with 1997 SL wheels for the track

- -----Original Message-----
From: Gross, Erik
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 19:38

> Does anyone know if there is a protective type socket that
> will not scratch the lugs ?

Yes.  I'm sure there are others, but here is one:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=77145


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Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 19:21:46 -0500
From: "cody" <overclck@satx.rr.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Head ?

Neither the block nor the head are actually different though...  The
only difference is what goes in those areas...

- -Cody

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From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
Of Jeff Lucius
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 3:51 PM
To: Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st
Subject: Re: Team3S: Head ?

Fairly complete cylinder head and timing train info:

http://www.stealth316.com/2-headinfo.htm

Head assemblies have the same part number for production date 9205.1
till the
end of production. However, '91 and '92 heads may actually bolt to '93
and
later blocks. There really are very few differences in heads between
years and
turbo/non-turbo models - DOHC.

Interestingly, CAPS data indicate model years start with 9x06.1
production
dates. However, CAPS lists the heads changing in 9205.1, one month
before '93
production should have started. CAPS does show the block assembly
changing on
9206.1 so maybe this is a typo in CAPS. Because of the CAS move from the
head
to the block in '93, both the block and head must change at the same
time.

Jeff Lucius, http://www.stealth316.com/

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From: <Jawscardodger@cs.com>
To: <team3s@stealth-3000gt.st>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 2:02 PM
Subject: Team3S: Head ?

What year heads will fit on a 1993 VR4? Also are VR4 and N/A the same?
   Thanks Jim




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