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Forum: Power Adders
04-15-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By askulte

Re: Bringing the Z28tt back from the dead

afgun,
The Bridgeport was a “signing” bonus when I went to work at Mallory Billet Aluminum (more like Mallory Industries, the aeromotive side). I see them pretty frequently on classifieds, $1-$2k...
Forum: Power Adders
04-15-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By askulte

Bringing the Z28tt back from the dead

Hi guys, I'm back! The Z28tt sat for 8 years as my hobbies shifted away from race cars (to cycling and flying...). Anyways, with COVID work from home, I had more time (and couldn't sleep well), so I...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-13-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By askulte

Re: Forward facing elbow with single plane possible?

Orr - Good idea. Thanks! The manifold is already drilled and tapped for it. Heck, I could bring the rear passages forward too.

I'll wait for the LS3 throttlebody and start mocking things up. Right...
Forum: Body
04-09-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,423
Posted By askulte

Re: Aerocatch Hood Latch & Pin Install

Ha ha! I’ve been happy with them almost 20 years later, but you have to be careful closing them. I broke the first set, and they replaced it under warranty, and redesigned the stop (so the pin...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-09-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By askulte

Re: Forward facing elbow with single plane possible?

Thanks, 91banditt2. Good luck!

I could do something similar to my water neck if I needed to. Or just machine a flatter billet one and offset the tstat to the side. I’ll wait until I the LS2...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-08-2021, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By askulte

Forward facing elbow with single plane possible?

After 8 years of sitting, I’ve got the Z28tt back on the road and starting lots of upgrades. Got my Emtron this week, and now looking at fabbing something so I could run a drive by wire throttle...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-26-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,706
Posted By askulte

Re: Accel Gen 6 DFI WINDOWS 7 - WORKING!

SYRacing - Thanks, I'm giving this a try! Getting the Z28tt running after sitting 7 years... We'll see if it works using a USB>Serial adapter...
https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=19715

From...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-26-2020, 08:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,667
Posted By askulte

Re: Accel DFI6 / Calmap 6.2 on a modern Win10 laptop

Found my calmap folder in my backup files! Now to try DOSBOX at lunch... Getting close!
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-26-2020, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,667
Posted By askulte

Re: Accel DFI6 / Calmap 6.2 on a modern Win10 laptop

FAST - Thanks! Just downloaded that. Now how to get CALMAP 6.32 on there? My 15 year old laptop boots, but half the keys don't work. C:\CALMAP = C:\CLM. Doh!

Anyone have the exe, so I can install...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-22-2020, 05:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,667
Posted By askulte

Accel DFI6 / Calmap 6.2 on a modern Win10 laptop

Hi guys,

I got the Z28tt running again after about 7 years of sitting (woohoo!!!). Anyone know if it's possibile to run Calmap 6.2 on a moden Win10 laptop? I've got a serial<>usb adapter......
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-29-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,591
Posted By askulte

Re: Skulte Performance

It's now been addressed in the other forum.

I just wanted to let you guys know that I really appreciated your patience with everything. I just picked up the last batch of xmems from our...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-14-2009, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,591
Posted By askulte

Re: Skulte Performance

I won't have internet access for the next few days, but I wanted to give an update now.

Last night I finished slotting the side arms, and milled the angles on all the arms. Next step will be...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-11-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,591
Posted By askulte

Re: Skulte Performance

Hi guys,

I apologize, and I really hate making excuses for not keeping you all informed about the status. It's been zero time left over from the day job - I thought I'd be able to keep up, but I...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-11-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,668
Posted By askulte

Re: Wheel Spacers

Hi guys,
I'm pretty much wrapping up business with Skulte Performance Designs, as I have less than zero free time left over from the day job. Anyways, :) We did offer custom 2 piece adapters to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-15-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,360
Posted By askulte

Re: Where to get wheel adapters?

http://www.skulte.com/about_us.php

Hi guys - Here's what I posted back in May:


I hope this clears things up!

Andris
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-05-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,489
Posted By askulte

Re: Skulte Performance Designs wheel adapters OK for drag racing use??

Our adapters are machined from both sides, so the lugnut and stud seat thicknesses are set, but also the strength will be the same whether it's 3/4" or 4" thick. The only difference is the aluminum...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-04-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,489
Posted By askulte

Re: Skulte Performance Designs wheel adapters OK for drag racing use??

The adapters can actually take the punishment of drag launches (we haven't had any failures, and some of our pro-street customers are putting down serious power). They bolt on to the hub with exactly...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-04-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,702
Posted By askulte

Re: impala ss wheels

If you're still looking at the Impala wheels, I've got a set of 5x4.75" hub to 5.5" wheel adapters that were machined machined for the wrong vehicle, and would sell for half price - PM or email me if...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-23-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,305
Posted By askulte

Re: Thumbs up for Skulte

Just an update for you all - I finished the xmems last night, and was able to get our powdercoating place to rush them through so they'll be ready for pickup tomorrow afternoon. I won't be able to...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-09-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,305
Posted By askulte

Re: Thumbs up for Skulte

Guys,

I apologize for the delay. I've been trying to get an hour of work every night into them, but with the normal 11hr/day work schedule, it unfortunately doesn't leave as much time as I'd...
Forum: Fabrication
04-06-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 79,970
Posted By askulte

Re: Ever think about making IROC hood louvers functional?

Rain doesn't matter. Your engine bay is getting soaked by all the water coming through the radiator anyways...
Forum: Fabrication
03-23-2009, 05:36 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,221
Posted By askulte

Re: 1982 Z28 Silver State project

The ones I've seen with the 700R4's have used the stock crossmember, but notched and reinforced to give 1/2" more clearance at the xmem. Since the xmem is further forwards, it doesn't seem to force...
Forum: Exhaust
02-18-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 80,026
Posted By askulte

Re: Fabbing the side exhaust with plenty of clearance (aka NASCAR Boom Tubes)

I'm running Southside Machine SFC's that are stitch welded along the rocker panels, and there's a Dynomax Ultraflow 3.5" in/out muffler to quiet things down.
Forum: Power Adders
01-20-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 496
Posted By askulte

Re: turbo questions

Spam be gone. :)

Andris
Forum: Power Adders
11-06-2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,361
Posted By askulte

Re: best muffler for turbo application

I'm running a 3.5" Dynomax Ultraflow, part #17517. It's a 3.5" center in/out with a 4.5"x9" oval canister, 14" long, with a "sport" sound, not "race". Not too loud (compared to open boom tubes)....
Forum: Power Adders
10-21-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 974
Posted By askulte

Re: Turbo cam selection.

You don't need a huge cam for that. Singe vs double shouldn't mean much on selecting the cam, since the air is all the same. If you want decent street manners, something around 230-236ish int/exh...
Forum: Power Adders
10-07-2008, 08:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,947
Posted By askulte

Re: Twin turbo 86

If you guys (Will & Stephen) have something personal to say each other that doesn't have any tech value, please use PM's. 86camaro#4794, thank you for trying to keep your thread on track, and for...
Forum: Fabrication
08-25-2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 79,970
Posted By askulte

Re: Ever think about making IROC hood louvers functional?

townaj - Looks good! Add six flush quarter turn fasteners (or some flat head counter sunk cap screws), and you're done. :)

A.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-15-2008, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By askulte

Re: Most Power Someone Has Put Down On Adaptors

Grifter - That's no problem at all. I've got quite a few drag racers running our adapters w/ some serious launches, and lots of street/road race guys in the same HP ballpark as your new setup (and I...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-03-2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 20,959
Posted By askulte

Re: Run your car on water!!!

HHO is Brown's gas (check wikipedia). Basically a mix of H2 and 02 gas.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-27-2008, 10:57 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,021
Posted By askulte

Re: V6 handling Vs V8

It's actually not the traction circle... The traction circle is when you have a finite amount of grip (the circle), and get an X (lateral, cornering) and Y (axial, fwd/back) component. I.e....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-27-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,021
Posted By askulte

Re: V6 handling Vs V8

What it ultimately comes down to is what will generate a faster laptime. I started working on a spreadsheet to help calculate the ultimate NASA car. Since the class goes by a power to weight ratio,...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-17-2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 20,959
Posted By askulte

Re: Run your car on water!!!

Here's the math and physics of it (that I posted on FRRAX last week at http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?showtopic=11693). I was curious, so I did the energy balance, and came up with roughly...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-05-2008, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,305
Posted By askulte

Re: Thumbs up for Skulte

Aaron - I apologize for your delay, and especially for missing the ship dates. We've been incredibly busy these last two months, and have sold out new batches before they had even been powdercoated....
Forum: Power Adders
05-21-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,231
Posted By askulte

Re: Quench Distance vs. DCR

Your large quench distance is what's causing the detonation. I think if you went as thin as possible on the shim to get the quench to .035-.038, you'll be much better off, even with a slightly higher...
Forum: Power Adders
05-02-2008, 06:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,174
Posted By askulte

Re: Wynjammer on my 305

Never heard of the Wynnjammer, sorry.

Retard the timing with every psi of boost. I.e. 10 psi would have more retard than 5 psi. MSD BTM makes this easy. The less compression you run or higher...
Forum: Power Adders
03-04-2008, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 927
Posted By askulte

Re: Turbo experts, I need your help please!! Turbo selection woes!!

There doesn't seem to be much info floating around regards to the surge limit line. Theoretically, the turbo just won't go there (too much of a restriction on the outlet, so not enough shaft power to...
Forum: Brakes
02-26-2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,590
Posted By askulte

Re: Brake upgrade diminishing returns...

Unless you're fading the brakes, all of the upgrades give small improvements on the braking distance. What the bigger brakes will give you is better heat management. You'll have larger rotors which...
Forum: Power Adders
02-26-2008, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 898
Posted By askulte

Re: Turbo exhaust muffling

Here's the fab thread with the sound clip on the 11th post:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/exhaust/397105-fabbing-side-exhaust-plenty.html

I don't have any vids/sound with the muffler yet.
Forum: Fabrication
02-26-2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,725
Posted By askulte

Re: IROC Hood Mod?

On a regular, naturally aspirated engine, the stock louvers cut out should be no problem. It's the insanely hot underhood temps I get from the turbos directly underneat the louvers that softened...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-26-2008, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 822
Posted By askulte

Re: Skulte wheel adapters

Late reply, but maybe someone will see if if they find this post in a search.

The centerline of the tire is in a similar spot as before, so the load on the suspension doesn't change. The only...
Forum: Power Adders
02-26-2008, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 898
Posted By askulte

Re: Turbo exhaust muffling

First setup was the twin turbos to a 3.5" y-pipe, then 3" SLP catback. Very quiet, but too restrictive.

2nd setup was unmuffled boomtubes out the passenger side. Too loud (for the street), and...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-16-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,715
Posted By askulte

Re: PLEASE READ: WARNING FOR AUTOCROSSERS

Geico has nothing to do with the govt. It's owned by Berkshire Hathaway. Just wanted to set the record straight.

Camaroz1985 - That really sucks. Unless they have somewhere stated in the policy...
Forum: Power Adders
01-15-2008, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 942
Posted By askulte

Re: Started dyno and trouble hit

The stock fuel pressure regulator is a 1:1, so having an additional 1:1 FMU should really do anything. My Walbro pump (with 55 lb injectors at around 50 psi base) hit a wall around 500 hp, where the...
Forum: Power Adders
12-27-2007, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,175
Posted By askulte

Re: Turbo oil drain size

The oil draining from a std turbo is very foamed up from the 100,000 rpm shaft speed. I'm running -10's from a 1/2" NPT port. Make sure the drain is the lowest part of the turbo (clock the center...
Forum: Power Adders
12-17-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,082
Posted By askulte

Re: Anyone use Aircraft turbos yet?

Even though aircraft engines may have big cubes, they usually spin low rpms (under 3000 rpms). There are different sized engines too - 540 cid, 360, 320, etc...

Andris, former pilot...
Forum: Power Adders
12-04-2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 7,338
Posted By askulte

Re: Kaiser Roto-charger on my Trans Am

You guys have been ragging on Jproz enough, and the thread's turned from "the execution of this swap isn't really done properly, and we don't believe you until we see pics" to insults, so I'm...
Forum: Power Adders
11-03-2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By askulte

Re: twin turbo 400

Allright... I've gotten lots of PM's about this topic, and edited out the threats and insults which do nothing for this board or topic, other than make it look like a bunch of 14 year olds in junior...
Forum: Exhaust
10-18-2007, 08:03 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 80,026
Posted By askulte

Re: Fabbing the side exhaust with plenty of clearance (aka NASCAR Boom Tubes)

They are CCW lightweight 3 piece wheels, originally for the SCCA T1 C5 Corvettes.

http://www.skulte.com/z28tt/archives/2006/04/ccw_rim_specs.html
Forum: Power Adders
10-05-2007, 03:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,490
Posted By askulte

Re: Rings for a single turbo small block chevy

At the top of the thread, there's a button "thread tools" with the option to subscribe. :)

Andris
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