Where do you guys work?

[Frog]

Tire change in order?


As far as I've been able to determine, cold air intakes are supposed to increase air density of the incoming charge, but others have said the cooler air requires more BTUs to heat it up anyway so it really doesn't get you anywhere. In my mind, it may have an advantage when it gets hot in the summer, helping delay the onset of pre-ignition a bit by keeping the temperature in the cylinder a few degrees lower.

I have NO idea what a computer-controlled engine makes of all this.

I changed to Yoko Tires and it made a big difference in the amount of road noise. 'They' say the Michelons (sp?) are even better, but at nearly $100 more per tire, the Yokos had to do. Even they were $1200!! I love the performance package, but these 19 inch tires are hard on the wallet.

The Cold Air Intake really only brings fresh 'outside' air into the manifold rather than the 'engine' air from under the hood. It also provides a bit of air induction. Also, I take the extension to the Intake off in the winter. As much as anything, (incoming air temp. aside) I think it's just a free'er flowing system.

I wasn't very pleased at first, because my gas mileage dropped by about 4-5 mpg. I took it into the dealer, and one of the guys I have a drink with once in a while, 'checked' it, and told me I had nothing wrong and wrote it up as a Courtesy Check. Now, I get 3 mpg more than I got stock!

As for a 'computer-controlled engine'; It re-programed it-self! On start-up, after the install, I listened to the engine RPM and sound changing for about 2 minutes, before it smoothed out again, and found the sweet spot.

Frog.

 

[markw76]

Gotta love an intelligent ICE...


I used to get on a Tundra owner's forum and there were guys on there doing all the traditional things to improve performance: CAIs, headers, duals, the works. Almost all reported worse overall performance and worse mileage, though some got the torque peak to shift in the direction they wanted. Mostly Toyota seemed to have set up the truck about as good as it could be from the factory, with most of the torque in the lower end. I have read of some owner improvements being made to 2006 and later models, and I suspect the aftermarket parts have been tweaked to perform better in these engines. Something to consider on other platforms if you're changing things.

 

[WhyteCheddar]

Thanks gallogiro,

I love it!

I looked at the 350Z, but like a bit larger interior. With a back seat that can actually be sat in.

It's a fun car to drive, either in automatic mode or as a 5 speed standard. With the Cold Air Intake, I figure about 310-320 ponies, that push it very nicely.

Probably my only complaint is it has high road noise, which means ya need to keep the tunes turned up.

Thanks again,
Frog.

Ahh, but that 370Z is Dead Sexy!

 

[Frog]

Ahh, but that 370Z is Dead Sexy!

Sexier than this.....







Damn, we should know how to hi-jack a post!

Sorry,
Frog.

 

[WhyteCheddar]

Sexier than this.....







Damn, we should know how to hi-jack a post!

Sorry,
Frog.

I like that a lot and no offense but yes. I like the new Z better. (but would take a new Camaro SS over either!)
Ok, thread jack complete.
Apologies!.

 

[Frog]

I like that a lot and no offense but yes. I like the new Z better. (but would take a new Camaro SS over either!)
Ok, thread jack complete.
Apologies!.

+ 1!
The new Camero and Cuda are both awesome!

Frog.

 

[gallogiro]

+1 on the challenger (not much of a mopar fan but that thing looks awesome)

 

[mphillip]

I work at a inpatient mental health facility, I am the big mean guy that holds the patients down while there getting shots or going wild, Besides shooting and working i volunteer at many oregon based Autism assosations, my daughter got diagnossed about a year ago,used to beleive Autism was BS now i must make up for my past arrogance.
btw excuse the spelling

 

[theflyguy]

Business & Financial Analyst at Intel

 

[dario541]

My wife and I both draw Social(ist) (in)security and I also get a small PERS pension from the time I worked for the state of Oregon. I work a little on the side, too.

 

[Southridge]

I do gunsmith & refinishing out of my home shop.
so it's really doesn't feel like I'm working since I dropped out of the rat race and do what I enjoy !!!

 

[Chee-to]

I took an early retirement and have never looked back.:banana:

 

[smithmax]

I load brown trucks that make people happy.

 

[RoJac]

I WORK FOR A COMPANY THAT REPAIRS CONTAINERS AND CHASSIS,AT THE UNION PACIFIC RAIL YARD .18th and se Holgate Portland Or

 

[ricsha]

What a varied background of people with a common interest in guns! Me, I'm a retired forester, 32 years with the Forest Service, now I keep busy working a day or so a week at a golf course to pay for my greens fees. Wish it'd pay for my gun hobby but it doesn't...

 

[servingu]

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[spectra]

I own a fab shop in the Portland area. Do anything from structural to the simplest handrail.

 

[503glock]

i own a couple of small businesses

 

[JUSTIficatioN]

Laid off about a month ago and been on funemployment ever since... not lookin too good right now on the job hunt. before the economy told me to bend over I worked for a wholesale food company here in seattle called Pacific Food Importers. On the bright side i've got 80 lbs. of navy beans and rice, so i'll be ok for awhile

 

[hsullyc]

Contractor...