Epic Tuning Group and Frankenturbo?

[cory_can]

…until I get my CV TIP magic

[seal66]

Haha, that B8 beta tester just doesn’t get it…the other day I was attempting to clear-up his dyno BS. Overlaying a practically stock APR car on their dyno vs his heavily modded FT car using an inertia dyno was low. I’m curious to see if he can get close to my 1/4 time with his “more powerful” turbo. Since he apparently makes more HP/TRQ than my K04, has the weight advantage of a sedan/manual vs Avant/auto, it should be a walk. We will see. I suspect they will be bitching about the tune issues for months.

You and me were talking a bit in there when I chimed in about my b7 K04. You are right sir, I need to track test mine.

[Jake]

Haha, that B8 beta tester just doesn’t get it…the other day I was attempting to clear-up his dyno BS. Overlaying a practically stock APR car on their dyno vs his heavily modded FT car using an inertia dyno was low. I’m curious to see if he can get close to my 1/4 time with his “more powerful” turbo. Since he apparently makes more HP/TRQ than my K04, has the weight advantage of a sedan/manual vs Avant/auto, it should be a walk. We will see. I suspect they will be bitching about the tune issues for months.

You and me were talking a bit in there when I chimed in about my b7 K04. You are right sir, I need to track test mine.

Are you and mec going at the same time?

[mec]

Seth I’m
Gonna go next Wednesday!
$30 all the runs you can get in from 4:30-8:45pm
$5 rent a helmet
$5 rent a jacket. Apparently we def need helmets and jackets if you do under 13.5s

[Jake]

Dont forget the gopro

[clochner]

You guys may want to consider buying helmets - rentals can be kind of gross. You can pick them up on Amazon for ~ $50.

[sakimano]

Seth I’m
Gonna go next Wednesday!
$30 all the runs you can get in from 4:30-8:45pm
$5 rent a helmet
$5 rent a jacket. Apparently we def need helmets and jackets if you do under 13.5s

why would you need a jacket to run 13.5? Since when is 13.5 anything?

13.99 or better = helmet

jacket is fireproof jacket for VERY fast cars. AKA not you guys (or just about anyone on this site for that matter)

[mec]

Seth I’m
Gonna go next Wednesday!
$30 all the runs you can get in from 4:30-8:45pm
$5 rent a helmet
$5 rent a jacket. Apparently we def need helmets and jackets if you do under 13.5s

why would you need a jacket to run 13.5? Since when is 13.5 anything?

13.99 or better = helmet

jacket is fireproof jacket for VERY fast cars. AKA not you guys (or just about anyone on this site for that matter)

@clochner that’s a good call, I’ll see if I can find one. Apparently it has to be snell 2005 or 2010

@Sakimano I was told anything below 14 you need a helmet, anything below 13.5 and with nos, aftermarket turbo or supercharger you need a fireproof jacket.

[seal66]

Haha, that B8 beta tester just doesn’t get it…the other day I was attempting to clear-up his dyno BS. Overlaying a practically stock APR car on their dyno vs his heavily modded FT car using an inertia dyno was low. I’m curious to see if he can get close to my 1/4 time with his “more powerful” turbo. Since he apparently makes more HP/TRQ than my K04, has the weight advantage of a sedan/manual vs Avant/auto, it should be a walk. We will see. I suspect they will be bitching about the tune issues for months.

You and me were talking a bit in there when I chimed in about my b7 K04. You are right sir, I need to track test mine.

Are you and mec going at the same time?

I am going to try. I actually work Wednesday’s so.

[mec]

Haha, that B8 beta tester just doesn’t get it…the other day I was attempting to clear-up his dyno BS. Overlaying a practically stock APR car on their dyno vs his heavily modded FT car using an inertia dyno was low. I’m curious to see if he can get close to my 1/4 time with his “more powerful” turbo. Since he apparently makes more HP/TRQ than my K04, has the weight advantage of a sedan/manual vs Avant/auto, it should be a walk. We will see. I suspect they will be bitching about the tune issues for months.

You and me were talking a bit in there when I chimed in about my b7 K04. You are right sir, I need to track test mine.

Are you and mec going at the same time?

I am going to try. I actually work Wednesday’s so.

Wednesday night! No one works after 5 o clock on a wednesday

[Jake]

Seth I’m
Gonna go next Wednesday!
$30 all the runs you can get in from 4:30-8:45pm
$5 rent a helmet
$5 rent a jacket. Apparently we def need helmets and jackets if you do under 13.5s

why would you need a jacket to run 13.5? Since when is 13.5 anything?

13.99 or better = helmet

jacket is fireproof jacket for VERY fast cars. AKA not you guys (or just about anyone on this site for that matter)

@clochner that’s a good call, I’ll see if I can find one. Apparently it has to be snell 2005 or 2010

@Sakimano I was told anything below 14 you need a helmet, anything below 13.5 and with nos, aftermarket turbo or supercharger you need a fireproof jacket.

I can see why they would want a jacket with aftermarket parts like a turbo because of custom oil lines can go wrong etc… but I don’t understand why that would be at 13.5. If they are going to pull that card there are plenty of aftermarket turbos etc… on cars that are much slower than 13.5 than can cause a fireball.

[D_Lo]

@Sakimano I was told anything below 14 you need a helmet, anything below 13.5 and with nos, aftermarket turbo or supercharger you need a fireproof jacket.

What’s the distinction of “aftermarket” turbo?

a) Non OEM turbo installed in a OEM location?
b) The addition of a turbo on a naturally aspirated car where a turbo didn’t exist in the first place?
c) both?

[mec]

@Sakimano I was told anything below 14 you need a helmet, anything below 13.5 and with nos, aftermarket turbo or supercharger you need a fireproof jacket.

What’s the distinction of “aftermarket” turbo?

a) Non OEM turbo installed in a OEM location?
b) The addition of a turbo on a naturally aspirated car where a turbo didn’t exist in the first place?
c) both?

Ill post the rules in a bit once I get home.

[aluthman]

I’m guessing that if the car didn’t come with it from the factory, it’s considered aftermarket.

[seal66]

13.99 seconds (8.59 1/8th)

Drive Line Loop with slicks
Approved helmet (Full face in open cars)
SFI 3.2A/1 Jacket in vehicles equipped with non-OEM nitrous oxide, turbochargers or superchargers

13.49 seconds (8.25 1/8th)

Roll bar in convertibles
SFI seat belts in convertibles

11.99 seconds (7.49 1/8th)

Steel Valve Stems
Arm Restraints (open cars)

11.49 seconds (7.35 1/8th)

SFI 1.1 or 1.2 Flywheel / Clutch
SFI 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 or 9.1 Flywheel shield
SFI 3.2A/1 approved jacket
Roll bar
SFI approved seat belts
Drive Line Loop with street tires
Full Leathers on M/C, ATV and Snowmobile @ 120 MPH

10.99 seconds (6.99 1/8th) or Super Street

SFI 4.1 Transmission Shield, or at 135 mph
Locking transmission dipstick tube
Aftermarket axles and axle retainers
SFI Harmonic Balancer
Roll Cage with altered floor pans, or 135 mph - Window net required
Ignition cut-off on all bikes / snowmobiles that exceed 135 mph

9.99 seconds (6.39 1/8th) or Super Gas or 135 mph

NHRA Chassis Certification
NHRA Competition License
SFI jacket & pants 3.2A/5
SFI neck collar & gloves 3.3/1
SFI 29.1 flexplate / 30.1 flexplate shield (AT equipped cars)
Full Face Helmet meeting Snell or SFI specifications

150 mph

Parachute

[mec]

hmm I’ll easily clear 150, good thing I bought a parachute.

[sakimano]

hmm I’ll easily clear 150, good thing I bought a parachute.

Nice.

You guys going to the 14 mile rather than the 1/4 mile?

[euroswagr]

Haha

[Jake]

hmm I’ll easily clear 150, good thing I bought a parachute.

Are you dropping your car from the back of a plane?

[mec]

damn it Jake that was going to be the top gear reference I was going to make