3.4L vs. 3.6L
10-15-2010, 03:09 PM
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STOP! thats a common rennlist misconception! If you use the hack to connect it to the center console, you'll get the P0993 CEL code every time you shift into 7th. Its a real pain to get it cleared all the time. But..if you connect it to the Auto-Inflation/tire pressure check system, you'll bypass the 7th gear detent warning and gain that 8HP...That comes straight from the guy at the factory!
10-15-2010, 04:30 PM
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Yeah, but I had them flash the ECU when I added the Cold Air Ashtray (+3.3 bhp, +4.1 lb.ft.) and had them lower the sun visors (for less drag), so that took care of the CEL. The only problem now is that I think the bearing on my headlight is going bad and I'm afraid if I don't fix it soon it's going to leak headlight fluid all over my driveway... does anyone have a DIY for the LN headlight fix?
10-15-2010, 05:27 PM
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Skip the LN headlight fix and go straight to the LED headlight mod. Less wattage pulled increases torque by 4% depending on blue or white LED's. Since you're in there you might as well crack open the console and do the solid mounts, that reduces the twist when accelerating hard right.
10-15-2010, 05:58 PM
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Yeah, but I heard that the transfer of torque to the chassis through the solid mounts can lead to problems with the trunk latch unless you update/upgrade to the same latch as the Carrera GT... Although, it has to the be latch design as used on the 4th, 7th, and 19th CGTs made, or it won't interchange with the 996 without some serious modification... Anyone got a part number for that??
10-15-2010, 07:28 PM
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You guys are absolutely wrong. Under inflated tires contribute to RMS failures, that are associated with blinker fluid failure, caused by stock 17" wheels, using pagid brake pads. The fan mod creates undue stress on the AOS which in turn creates pressure on the sunroof weatherstrippng, causing the short shifter to short out the pumpkins, ending with catastrophic water pump siezure.RTFM!
10-15-2010, 07:41 PM
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You guys are absolutely wrong. Under inflated tires contribute to RMS failures, that are associated with blinker fluid failure, caused by stock 17" wheels, using pagid brake pads. The fan mod creates undue stress on the AOS which in turn creates pressure on the sunroof weatherstrippng, causing the short shifter to short out the pumpkins, ending with catastrophic water pump siezure.RTFM!
10-15-2010, 09:31 PM
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Unless of course you have a C2 Aero...in which case the down force on the rear wing reduces unsprung camber and relieves pressure off the front drop links eliminating alignment problems all together. I agree with the previous post...reversed polarity of GT3 control arms is a common install mistake, but if you do the omni-directional voltage regulator mod...polarity works in either direction, which reduces internal engine friction extending oil change intervals to 20,000 miles or 5 years.
10-15-2010, 11:14 PM
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Unless of course you have a C2 Aero...in which case the down force on the rear wing reduces unsprung camber and relieves pressure off the front drop links eliminating alignment problems all together. I agree with the previous post...reversed polarity of GT3 control arms is a common install mistake, but if you do the omni-directional voltage regulator mod...polarity works in either direction, which reduces internal engine friction extending oil change intervals to 20,000 miles or 5 years.
StopNo more
10-15-2010, 11:17 PM
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Unless of course you have a C2 Aero...in which case the down force on the rear wing reduces unsprung camber and relieves pressure off the front drop links eliminating alignment problems all together. I agree with the previous post...reversed polarity of GT3 control arms is a common install mistake, but if you do the omni-directional voltage regulator mod...polarity works in either direction, which reduces internal engine friction extending oil change intervals to 20,000 miles or 5 years.
OK I'll stop now too.
10-19-2010, 11:29 AM
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Robert of Auto Strasse is building a 3.8 out of a 3.4 with all the right stuff so I may well end up with that motor depending on where it dynos. I have some HP room to spare so we'll see....