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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-21-2019, 06:47 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,088
Posted By TRAXION

Re: BETTER HAVE A PRETTY HEALTHY CAR IF YOU CHALLENGE THAT...KIA???

ALWAYS nice to hear about what happened to my old car. Very coolio.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-19-2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,053
Posted By TRAXION

Re: 3rd Gen Vs 05 Subaru STI

One thing I can't stand to see is when people talk of the stock WRX when we are suppose to be talking about the STI. People - please realize that a WRX pales in comparison to an STI. I have tuned...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-18-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,053
Posted By TRAXION

Re: 3rd Gen Vs 05 Subaru STI

^^^ This is wrong. STI 6-speed transmissions can handle 500hp and 500tq. No issues. The weak transmission is the 5-speed in the WRXs.

As far as the race, you should take him from a roll. From a...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-12-2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,199
Posted By TRAXION

Re: Grumpy has passed on

One day I hope to be arguing with Bruce in the afterlife.

I had many heated discussions with Bruce. Nevertheless, I very much respected him - his work - his contributions - and his love of...
Forum: Memorial Board
05-12-2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 13,157
Posted By TRAXION

Re: Grumpy has passed on

One day I hope to be arguing with Bruce in the afterlife.

I had many heated discussions with Bruce. Nevertheless, I very much respected him - his work - his contributions - and his love of...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-20-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,662
Posted By TRAXION

Three days ago you said ... Now all...

Three days ago you said ...



Now all of sudden it is ...



Wow. You quickly added $2000 worth of parts. :bs:
Forum: DIY PROM
12-06-2006, 10:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,703
Posted By TRAXION

Didn't the PROMinator do this? ...

Didn't the PROMinator do this?

http://www.speedtronics.net/aboutprominator.asp

t
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-08-2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 911
Posted By TRAXION

Nothing like buying a brand new Mustang GT500...

Nothing like buying a brand new Mustang GT500 .... that somebody has already flogged and beat the piss out of (powershifting, etc). Great ethics!

Tim
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-02-2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,121
Posted By TRAXION

First of all - roflmfao for a 5 yr old thread. ...

First of all - roflmfao for a 5 yr old thread.

Second, I wanted to comment on the quote from 5.0s r Slow. That comment is just not true. There have been many times that I haven't raced another...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-19-2006, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 701
Posted By TRAXION

Easy Kill with your power. Now you just have to...

Easy Kill with your power. Now you just have to think about how the heck you are going to hook up.

Tim
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-06-2006, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 856
Posted By TRAXION

According to the calculations ... My old...

According to the calculations ...

My old IROC would 0-60 in 3.16 seconds.

I can tell you for 100% sure ... right here and right now ... that my STI would beat my IROC in a 0-60 race on the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-30-2006, 11:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,514
Posted By TRAXION

Knowing these cars, the other cars, and street...

Knowing these cars, the other cars, and street racing fairly well ... gears and stall? C'mon guys. Gears maybe - I can see that argument. But gears AND stall? Combining gears and stall will just...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-26-2006, 03:29 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,820
Posted By TRAXION

That wouldn't be impressive at all. Even the...

That wouldn't be impressive at all. Even the 'standard' modded WRX is only going to make ~230whp (not even as much as a stock STI). If you didn't beat a standard modded WRX then it would be...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-25-2006, 11:26 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,820
Posted By TRAXION

Totally :) My next project will most likely end...

Totally :) My next project will most likely end up being a big block camaro. Just not sure if it will be 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gen :) I'm really leaning towards a '67 big block camaro. I love the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-24-2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,820
Posted By TRAXION

That's cool. We can agree to disagree - and I do...

That's cool. We can agree to disagree - and I do disagree. I'm entrenched in both scenes. Both scenes have noobs. Both scenes have hardcore guys. I could care less about a cadillac motor in a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-21-2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,820
Posted By TRAXION

I completely understand everything you said in...

I completely understand everything you said in your post EXCEPT for the comment I quoted. Everyone has their own opinion and I respect what you said ... and can understand it.

HOWEVER, the...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-16-2006, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,041
Posted By TRAXION

You shouldn't need to make many adjustments for...

You shouldn't need to make many adjustments for that cam at idle. It's a pretty lame/weak cam. That's not intended to be a an insult. It's just that the HOT cam isn't really agressive by any means...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-16-2006, 08:55 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,820
Posted By TRAXION

No ABS, No AWD, No Crumple Zones, No 5 Star...

No ABS, No AWD, No Crumple Zones, No 5 Star Safety Rating, No Airbags, No 4-doors, etc, etc. Been there, done that. My IROC ran mid-11's easy and only had 36K on the odometer. The IROC was great...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-14-2006, 07:30 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,820
Posted By TRAXION

ROFL ... Mad is a retard. I went from a...

ROFL ... Mad is a retard.

I went from a mid-11 second 36K on the odometer F-Body in beautiful shape to a new '05 STI. Trust me, I got more than AWD - rofl. Someone seemed to have forgot about...
Forum: TPI
08-04-2006, 03:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,117
Posted By TRAXION

Agree with Greg 100% on this one :) I went EASY...

Agree with Greg 100% on this one :) I went EASY 12.5's with a LTR setup (TPIS base and AS&M runners). LTR setups are underrated. I'm 100% positive I could have got my LTR setup to run 12.3's. I'm...
Forum: TPI
08-03-2006, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By TRAXION

Go to summitracing.com and search on Ford...

Go to summitracing.com and search on Ford Injectors. Easy.

Tim
Forum: TPI
08-03-2006, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,117
Posted By TRAXION

Neither. TPIS Base. AS&M Runners. Best...

Neither.

TPIS Base. AS&M Runners. Best flowing combo for a readily available LTR setup. However, I wouldn't bother with either. Get a Holley StealthRam. Best bang for the buck in terms of...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-28-2006, 12:24 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,820
Posted By TRAXION

OMG - Saigon Bog is an absolute retard. He knows...

OMG - Saigon Bog is an absolute retard. He knows absolutely nothing about subaru performance. Everything he said is utterly wrong. Again, and I can't say this with enough emphasis, SAIGON_BOB IS...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-27-2006, 10:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,050
Posted By TRAXION

Geezus. I had tons of creature comforts in my...

Geezus. I had tons of creature comforts in my IROC and went in the mid-11's @ 117mph on a 350ci stock motor. Why strip the car down when you can go fast and have a nice radio, wipers, back seats,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-27-2006, 10:07 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,820
Posted By TRAXION

WRXs didn't come out until 2002 in the United...

WRXs didn't come out until 2002 in the United States.

If he is stock then you will destroy him. If he has a TBE (Turbo Back Exhaust) and EM (Engine Management) then things will get interesting....
Forum: DIY PROM
07-04-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,297
Posted By TRAXION

You guys definitely need to create a S_AUJP_v4!!!...

You guys definitely need to create a S_AUJP_v4!!!

I love the changes you guys are working on. Please don't let the S_AUJP project fall along the wayside. Having one starting image with so many...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-27-2006, 10:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 924
Posted By TRAXION

Exactly. Stock STIs from a dig are kinda cool. ...

Exactly. Stock STIs from a dig are kinda cool. But, a stock STI from a roll isn't that fast (IMHO). But, then again, TBI guys will think it is 'hella' fast (roflmfao). Overall, a stock STI is...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-27-2006, 07:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 924
Posted By TRAXION

It will absolutely happen one day :) The timing...

It will absolutely happen one day :) The timing won't be right for years though ... maybe 2 years ... could be 5 (roflmfao). Don't worry, I am still in the thirdgen scene and talk thirdgens almost...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-27-2006, 07:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 487
Posted By TRAXION

OZ Rally Edition = teh suxorz ... simple as...

OZ Rally Edition = teh suxorz

... simple as that.

You should be able to pwn him with a freaking weak POS TBI car (assuming the Lancer is stock).

Tim
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-27-2006, 07:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,969
Posted By TRAXION

That ain't squat. My IROC ran 117.6mph on the...

That ain't squat. My IROC ran 117.6mph on the stock block ... never pulled ... naturally aspirated and at full weight.

t
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-27-2006, 07:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 924
Posted By TRAXION

And you shouldn't - rofl. These cars really are...

And you shouldn't - rofl. These cars really are dogs from a high speed roll. Now, low speed rolls are a different story entirely. From 10mph my STI is a beast, lol. 20-30mph isn't so bad either. ...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-25-2006, 10:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 924
Posted By TRAXION

W00t. Good job. The STi is pretty slow from...

W00t. Good job.

The STi is pretty slow from a roll (IMHO). For the record, you can hear my BOV easily. It sounds aftermarket, but it is not. The stock BOV is really loud with an aftermarket...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-24-2006, 12:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,969
Posted By TRAXION

Agreed. I'm going with moron though. t

Agreed. I'm going with moron though.

t
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-23-2006, 07:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,969
Posted By TRAXION

:yup: Word. t

:yup: Word.

t
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-11-2006, 08:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,971
Posted By TRAXION

WRXs are really slow ... REALLY slow. I have the...

WRXs are really slow ... REALLY slow. I have the right to say that since I owned an 11s thirdgen and currently a 12s STI :) I consider my STI sorta peppy ... with about 300 at the wheels (yea, I...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-10-2006, 07:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,654
Posted By TRAXION

You guys are missing something REALLY big here. ...

You guys are missing something REALLY big here. GM severely underrated the Supercharged cobalt. Yes, they are rated at 205hp. However, in stock trim, they are putting down 210-220hp to the wheels....
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-05-2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,161
Posted By TRAXION

How do you mount 416 heads on one block. I...

How do you mount 416 heads on one block. I usually just mount 2 ;)

... j/k, rofl.

t
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-05-2006, 09:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,065
Posted By TRAXION

I have a big wing and I would get rid of it in a...

I have a big wing and I would get rid of it in a heartbeat if I had the money.

Funny story actually: My 11 second IROC looked stock. Why? Well, for one, I would never spend money on the looks...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-25-2006, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By TRAXION

Sounds to me like his car is tuned horribly. His...

Sounds to me like his car is tuned horribly. His car should be running much better than yours and trapping 103mph consistently. Nothing wrong with running 30lb injectors on that car if it is tuned...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-21-2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,979
Posted By TRAXION

Yes. Subaru is utilizing the same shortblock...

Yes. Subaru is utilizing the same shortblock across the board on the turbo cars now. Forester Turbo, WRX, STI, and Legacy GT (and Baja turbo) all use the same shortblock. However, the STI gets...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-19-2006, 09:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,979
Posted By TRAXION

Intakes do nothing for WRXs. Intakes do help on...

Intakes do nothing for WRXs. Intakes do help on STIs (they have 25% more displacement as compared to a WRX and utilize the same airbox).
230 to the wheels on a WRX with an OTS tune and TBE can be...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-18-2006, 12:14 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,979
Posted By TRAXION

Word. First, beating a stock WRX is nothing...

Word.

First, beating a stock WRX is nothing really impressive. On a dynojet that car only puts down about 170hp to the wheels ('02-'05). The '06s put down 200hp to the wheels. That's basically...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-24-2006, 07:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,424
Posted By TRAXION

First, you are forgetting that the STI is only 4...

First, you are forgetting that the STI is only 4 cylinders. So, whatever injector a V8 would use ... multiply by 2.

If the STIs you see are only running 270awhp then they simply have an ECU...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-23-2006, 09:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,424
Posted By TRAXION

First, no such thing as a 2003 STI in the United...

First, no such thing as a 2003 STI in the United States. STIs in the good 'ol USA started production as 2004 model years.

Second, those who are thinking of racing an STI from a 10-15mph roll...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-24-2006, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 802
Posted By TRAXION

Re: killed a gt... escort

rofl.

Tim
Forum: DIY PROM
01-23-2006, 01:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,772
Posted By TRAXION

Being in the Subaru community now I get to see a...

Being in the Subaru community now I get to see a lot of new stuff. My STI came stock with 50lb/hr injectors. I have a set of 70lb/hr injectors ready to drop in. Most of the time people upgrade to...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-15-2006, 03:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,006
Posted By TRAXION

Thanks Mark. I'll check this on the Subaru stuff...

Thanks Mark. I'll check this on the Subaru stuff as soon as a I get a chance. Embedded axes rules ;)

Tim
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-26-2005, 04:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,111
Posted By TRAXION

I went 11.6's naturally aspirated on the stock...

I went 11.6's naturally aspirated on the stock shortblock. Your standard big cam, AFR190 (ported), miniram setup. She would have gone 11.4's with a good, fast, hard shifting tranny and a higher...
Forum: TPI
11-18-2005, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,578
Posted By TRAXION

I have seen many Accel and MSD distributors die...

I have seen many Accel and MSD distributors die for no reason whatsoever. Do yourself a favor, buy a stock replacement distributor. This is from experience and I know many other extremely...
Forum: DIY PROM
10-11-2005, 06:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,172
Posted By TRAXION

I think this is a great idea. I cannot spearhead...

I think this is a great idea. I cannot spearhead this effort. Why? Since I no longer have a thirdgen it just wouldn't be fair and I wouldn't be able to test it. Somebody else needs to spearhead...
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