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fishsticks
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MAY 31, 10:57 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Notorio:
Very interesting!
La Fiera, you've mentioned that you get custom grinds for these builds. Can you tell us about these kinds of decisions you are making? Is there software that can simulate the results given a set of variables? |
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Engine Analyzer Pro is a pretty good sim software. I use it to make cam choices for engines. It takes a lot of input variables, and the more info you have to plug into it, the more accurate the results that comes out of it.
https://www.performancetren...ine-Analyzer-Pro.htm
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La fiera
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MAY 31, 09:35 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Notorio:
Very interesting!
La Fiera, you've mentioned that you get custom grinds for these builds. Can you tell us about these kinds of decisions you are making? Is there software that can simulate the results given a set of variables? |
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I personally don't use any analizer software. I use simple math with the128 rule and modify it depending the application and expectations.
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La fiera
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MAY 31, 11:27 PM
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Changing the subject, I did some front facia removing to make room for the new aero package. The original hood was about 54lbs and this one is 21lbs. I was able to take off 40lbs off the front nose. I want to add 3 times that on down force with the least possible weight to make the downforce gain dynamic. so lets begin!
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La fiera
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JUN 20, 03:17 PM
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https://youtu.be/j0BYoie0d-M
Idle tuning is done! Only took me one hour or so to get it where I wanted it.
My neighbor from around the corner came to my driveway with his grandson clear an argument they had about what was making that sound.
The grandpa said "it sounds like a chain saw" and the granson said, "No grandpa, it's a muscle car". So, they had to come to my house to find out.
Grandpa was very impressed, "that little thing is making all that sound?" Were his first words when he saw the engine compartment. We chat for a while, they took pictures and I found myself another Fiero fan, the grandson! He wants a Fiero for his first car! 
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Patrick
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JUN 20, 03:49 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by La fiera:
The grandpa said "it sounds like a chain saw"... Grandpa was very impressed, "that little thing is making all that sound?"
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Grandpa must've used massive chainsaws in his day!
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Lambo nut
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JUN 20, 03:53 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by La fiera:
My neighbor from around the corner came to my driveway with his grandson clear an argument they had about what was making that sound.
The grandpa said "it sounds like a chain saw" and the granson said, "No grandpa, it's a muscle car". So, they had to come to my house to find out.
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So they were both disappointed?
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La fiera
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JUN 20, 07:21 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Lambo nut:
So they were both disappointed? |
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No, turns out grandpa was a racer back in the 60's and he loves tunnel ram intakes. He was really impressed with my intake.
The other thing that he was amazed by was the change in engine sound from idle to hi RPMs. I don't know if you've seen the video where I take the car out for the first time. The people I sent that video to had different oppinions about the sound. Some said it sounds like a rotary, others said it sounds like a two stroke, others said it sounds like an F1 car from the 70's and my brother said it sounds like a Group B Rally car from the 80's.
The one thing I get from those feedback is what I'm after, one unique engine with one unique sound that no one has.
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La fiera
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JUL 04, 08:10 AM
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Some progress! Between the trunk and some miscelaneos stuff I've manage to shave off 40lbs! Next is taking off the heater box!
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La fiera
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JUL 06, 11:03 PM
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Notorio
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JUL 06, 11:53 PM
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Glad to see that you are OK. Bravo on the quick action to save your car and garage. It's a bit sad to see another 'Fiero on fire!' incident but it's a good reminder for us all to have an extinguisher handy at all times.
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