Outfront Motorsports Closed-Deck Torture Test - Page 5

mlitz · 02-18-2013, 12:17 AM

well its been 2 months, any update?

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stretchedk7 · 02-18-2013, 10:33 AM

yeah it has been a while. maybe he got wrapped up on another project

3MI Racing · 02-21-2013, 07:54 AM

I know he had a few of those all to often AEM electrical gremlins. When he was going to the track last weekend.

...CHUCKLES... · 04-08-2013, 07:56 AM

Any word on the block yet???

Atheba · 04-08-2013, 09:15 AM

Related to this... How do the AMS sleeved blocks hold up?

aboothman · 04-08-2013, 10:04 AM

That is not at all related

kaleonearth · 04-25-2013, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aboothman

That is not at all related

+2

Very curious about the outcome. Subscribed.

TheBoz · 04-25-2013, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3MI Racing

I know he had a few of those all to often AEM electrical gremlins. When he was going to the track last weekend.

Like when people do not solder there connections, and when people do not read the manual, and my personal favorite when people don't know how to tune there car and blame the hardware/software.

On another note, I am in for results also. In order to torture your block you need to drive it.

spoolinsti05 · 04-26-2013, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBoz

Like when people do not solder there connections, and when people do not read the manual, and my personal favorite when people don't know how to tune there car and blame the hardware/software.

On another note, I am in for results also. In order to torture your block you need to drive it.

He ties it up and whips it

Crystal_Imprezav · 04-28-2013, 09:53 PM

Will make its first pass at the Subaru Shootout in Vegas on 5/5. Have a few street miles on it but it is in full race mode for the event now.

Homemade WRX · 04-28-2013, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBoz

Like when people do not solder there connections, and when people do not read the manual, and my personal favorite when people don't know how to tune there car and blame the hardware/software.

On another note, I am in for results also. In order to torture your block you need to drive it.

Wow, someone took offense to that one. In plug and play form, they do have some sync issues. I still love my AEM ECU's and they're currently on every racecar that I personally own/work with

-Micah McMahan
3MI Racing

teiva-boy · 04-29-2013, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBoz

Like when people do not solder there connections, and when people do not read the manual, and my personal favorite when people don't know how to tune there car and blame the hardware/software.

On another note, I am in for results also. In order to torture your block you need to drive it.

There, they're, their, they are; pick one.

amalgrover · 04-29-2013, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBoz

Like when people do not solder there connections, and when people do not read the manual, and my personal favorite when people don't know how to tune there car and blame the hardware/software.

On another note, I am in for results also. In order to torture your block you need to drive it.

In high stress and vibration situations, soldering by itself can fail and cause issues much sooner than other methods...just sayin...there are better ways to make connections than just soldering alone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crystal_Imprezav

Will make its first pass at the Subaru Shootout in Vegas on 5/5. Have a few street miles on it but it is in full race mode for the event now.

I am excited to see how it does...definitely subscribed to this thread

...CHUCKLES... · 04-29-2013, 12:20 AM

It looks like he did pick only 1, he picked " there "

Paidfor · 04-29-2013, 11:11 AM

wow..i was curious about the block myself but got a english lesson instead

stretchedk7 · 04-29-2013, 11:29 AM

because its annoying as hell when people miss spell words that are very commonly used that's all.

TIGWERKS · 04-30-2013, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crystal_Imprezav

Will make its first pass at the Subaru Shootout in Vegas on 5/5. Have a few street miles on it but it is in full race mode for the event now.

got lines and hoses going everywhere in that bay.

Crystal_Imprezav · 05-01-2013, 12:24 AM

Its wasn't built to be pretty

stretchedk7 · 05-01-2013, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crystal_Imprezav

Its wasn't built to be pretty

Looks good to me. Function over form.

Have you ever caught anything in the turbo with no filter?

Wondering if I ran mine filter less in the engine bay what my chances are of being ok

...CHUCKLES... · 05-01-2013, 08:48 AM

But you could have taken just a little bit more time to clean up your engine bay. Or does your engine bay reflect your craftsmanship?

I can understand function over form, but have a little pride.

amalgrover · 05-01-2013, 08:54 AM

Running without a filter for a few drag passes probably won't hurt much (not sure how much there really is to gain from running filterless though), but running like that all the time is going to cause some increased wear and tear on turbo and engine parts and you probably will be filing compressor blades like crazy if you go anywhere where there is lots of sand or large dust particles in the air.

amalgrover · 05-01-2013, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ...CHUCKLES...

But you could have taken just a little bit more time to clean up your engine bay. Or does your engine bay reflect your craftsmanship?

I can understand function over form, but have a little pride.

Who cares how it looks...if it runs like a bat outta hell, what else really matters on a drag car?

Plus, anyone questioning Crystal's craftsmanship hasn't been around here long enough apparently. He does some great work. Also, when you work a full time job, have a family, and do builds and tunes for people in what little free time you have, that doesn't leave a whole lot of time for your test and tune on your own projects. So when things get to that point, you start to shrug off the little stuff like "making the paint sparkle in the engine bay" or "all my hoses aren't the same color". As long as it works properly, who cares?

For a customer's vehicle, definitely go the extra mile, but for your personal vehicle, if there is time, great, if there isn't, screw it...

stretchedk7 · 05-01-2013, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ...CHUCKLES...

But you could have taken just a little bit more time to clean up your engine bay. Or does your engine bay reflect your craftsmanship?

I can understand function over form, but have a little pride.

I see where your coming from and id be lying if i said i didnt care how mine looked!

but truth be told, as you go from daily driving one to just crushing ppl and removing the motor becomes more often done you start to get out of how it looks and more how its gonna run. idc anymore about it as much as i did when it had say 450 whp.

stretchedk7 · 05-01-2013, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amalgrover

Who cares how it looks...if it runs like a bat outta hell, what else really matters on a drag car?

Plus, anyone questioning Crystal's craftsmanship hasn't been around here long enough apparently. He does some great work. Also, when you work a full time job, have a family, and do builds and tunes for people in what little free time you have, that doesn't leave a whole lot of time for your test and tune on your own projects. So when things get to that point, you start to shrug off the little stuff like "making the paint sparkle in the engine bay" or "all my hoses aren't the same color". As long as it works properly, who cares?

For a customer's vehicle, definitely go the extra mile, but for your personal vehicle, if there is time, great, if there isn't, screw it...

yes his attention to detail is pretty damn good. not many ppl id trust to work on my car but hes most lilely one of them

stretchedk7 · 05-01-2013, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amalgrover

Running without a filter for a few drag passes probably won't hurt much (not sure how much there really is to gain from running filterless though), but running like that all the time is going to cause some increased wear and tear on turbo and engine parts and you probably will be filing compressor blades like crazy if you go anywhere where there is lots of sand or large dust particles in the air.

yeah i run a headlight opening like him but a much bigger one lol so thats why i wonder. i dd it alot so im worried about road tar and rocks and stuff

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02-18-2013, 12:17 AM	#101
mlitz Scooby Newbie Member#: 293571 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Vancouver Vehicle: 1997 Legacy GT Murdered	well its been 2 months, any update? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-18-2013, 10:33 AM	#102
stretchedk7 Scooby Guru Member#: 170602 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: j-ville fl Vehicle: 06 Wrx 6Spd TSBorg Warner S400-Aem-2200s	yeah it has been a while. maybe he got wrapped up on another project

02-21-2013, 07:54 AM	#103
3MI Racing NASIOC Vendor Member#: 200987 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: VA	I know he had a few of those all to often AEM electrical gremlins. When he was going to the track last weekend.

04-08-2013, 07:56 AM	#104
...CHUCKLES... Scooby Specialist Member#: 149674 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: at your moms Vehicle: 2006 LimitLess STI SGM	Any word on the block yet???

04-08-2013, 09:15 AM	#105
Atheba Scooby Newbie Member#: 352783 Join Date: Apr 2013	Related to this... How do the AMS sleeved blocks hold up?

04-08-2013, 10:04 AM	#106
aboothman Scooby Specialist Member#: 127745 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Humboldt County Vehicle: 06 WRX 30r 6 speed 99L EJ255 6 Speed	That is not at all related

04-28-2013, 09:53 PM	#110
Crystal_Imprezav Scooby Specialist Member#: 84105 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: I'm a Newbie Vehicle: 2005 Super Slow STi CGM	Will make its first pass at the Subaru Shootout in Vegas on 5/5. Have a few street miles on it but it is in full race mode for the event now.

04-29-2013, 12:20 AM	#114
...CHUCKLES... Scooby Specialist Member#: 149674 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: at your moms Vehicle: 2006 LimitLess STI SGM	It looks like he did pick only 1, he picked " there "

04-29-2013, 11:11 AM	#115
Paidfor Scooby Specialist Member#: 267815 Join Date: Dec 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: 04STi JAVA Vehicle: EVO Woudve been Cheaper!!!!!	wow..i was curious about the block myself but got a english lesson instead

04-29-2013, 11:29 AM	#116
stretchedk7 Scooby Guru Member#: 170602 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: j-ville fl Vehicle: 06 Wrx 6Spd TSBorg Warner S400-Aem-2200s	because its annoying as hell when people miss spell words that are very commonly used that's all.

05-01-2013, 12:24 AM	#118
Crystal_Imprezav Scooby Specialist Member#: 84105 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: I'm a Newbie Vehicle: 2005 Super Slow STi CGM	Its wasn't built to be pretty

05-01-2013, 08:48 AM	#120
...CHUCKLES... Scooby Specialist Member#: 149674 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: at your moms Vehicle: 2006 LimitLess STI SGM	But you could have taken just a little bit more time to clean up your engine bay. Or does your engine bay reflect your craftsmanship? I can understand function over form, but have a little pride.

05-01-2013, 08:54 AM	#121
amalgrover Scooby Specialist Member#: 183480 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Valdosta, GA Vehicle: 2011 Audi A3 Quattro 2009 Forester XT	Running without a filter for a few drag passes probably won't hurt much (not sure how much there really is to gain from running filterless though), but running like that all the time is going to cause some increased wear and tear on turbo and engine parts and you probably will be filing compressor blades like crazy if you go anywhere where there is lots of sand or large dust particles in the air.