April 10th Motorgen Meet

[SeanPlunk]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Sorry for the late notice - my wife and I had our baby and it's been a VERY busy week and a half. This Saturday (April 10th) we're taking it back old school and doing a meet at Nick's Burger in Fullerton. We're planning on getting there at around 7:30p.m. The address for Nick's is:

Nick's Burger
1712 W. Orangethorpe Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833

Also that day for those of you who interested we are going to be hanging out at a dyno day at RET's new location. The dyno starts at 9:00a.m. and runs until whenever. The cost is $40 for 3 pulls no a/f and $45 with a/f. I may be there taping runs part of the day so hopefully I'll see some of you there :)

The address for that is:

8107 Phlox St
Downey, CA 90241

For the May 8th event, things should be back to normal. I'm looking at setting up a cruise, so keep your calendars open. Also, I'm looking into getting us a tour at SMS (Steve Saleen's new company) in the next couple months. I'll keep you all posted.

See you Saturday!!

Sean

[SeanPlunk]

Also that day is the show at Puente Hills Hyundai. I have spoken to the organizer and he's a really nice guy. He said basically any car that wants to show up is welcome. I'm not positive exactly what I'm doing Saturday, but I'm tentatively going to try to hit both. The address for the dealer is:

Puente Hills Hyundai
17621 E. Gale Ave
City of Industry, CA 91748

[Chuck]

I may be able to hit the dyno at 9am I just need to get in quick. Because I have to go to knotts berry farm that day as well. I am meeting up with some friends from northern California who I don't see very often. But if you think I can get there early and be one of the first ones up ill do that.

[Gary Wells]

What is RET's?
That's the address for Vaca, correct? Are they 1 and the same?

[RiSSa]

I'm down for the dyno but 9 is so early lol.

[mdpalmer]

Hey Sean, that sounds fun. I am interested in the dyno runs, w/ a/f, but only if I'm allowed to be in the pass seat when they do the runs. Also, do you know what type of dyno it is (mustang, dynojet, load control, or not)? That is a great price, most people I talk to seem to be charging $100+ for 3 passes w/o a/f. Afterwards I may join you guys at Nicks, I like their food :) Fisa has to do her taxes so she can't come... are we supposed to make an appt. or do we just show up and get in line?

[SeanPlunk]

What is RET's?
That's the address for Vaca, correct? Are they 1 and the same?

Hey Gary, how is the CTS-V?!?

RET is Racers Edge Tuning. Greg is the owner and also the guy who tuned my car. The address for the shop is:

8107 Phlox St
Downey, CA 90241

[SeanPlunk]

Hey Sean, that sounds fun. I am interested in the dyno runs, w/ a/f, but only if I'm allowed to be in the pass seat when they do the runs. Also, do you know what type of dyno it is (mustang, dynojet, load control, or not)? That is a great price, most people I talk to seem to be charging $100+ for 3 passes w/o a/f. Afterwards I may join you guys at Nicks, I like their food :) Fisa has to do her taxes so she can't come... are we supposed to make an appt. or do we just show up and get in line?

I just asked Greg, but I think it would be fine :)

[SeanPlunk]

I'm down for the dyno but 9 is so early lol.

You can come later, it just might be busy :judge:

[Chuck]

Sean are you going to be there at nine?

[Damian]

I'm going to try and make both the dyno and meet.

[SoCalC55]

Ill be at RET all day taking care of the Video duties, followed by a drive over to Nicks


see you all there

[Slow_HO_Daytona]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Sorry for the late notice - my wife and I had our baby and it's been a VERY busy week and a half. This Saturday (April 10th) we're taking it back old school and doing a meet at Nick's Burger in Fullerton. We're planning on getting there at around 7:30p.m. The address for Nick's is:

Nick's Burger
1712 W. Orangethorpe Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833

Also that day for those of you who interested we are going to be hanging out at a dyno day at RET's new location. The dyno starts at 9:00a.m. and runs until whenever. The cost is $40 for 3 pulls no a/f and $45 with a/f. I may be there taping runs part of the day so hopefully I'll see some of you there :)

The address for that is:

8107 Phlox St
Downey, CA 90241

For the May 8th event, things should be back to normal. I'm looking at setting up a cruise, so keep your calendars open. Also, I'm looking into getting us a tour at SMS (Steve Saleen's new company) in the next couple months. I'll keep you all posted.

See you Saturday!!

Sean

CONGRADULATIONS Sean!! Hope the little one, mom, and dad (you) for that matter are doing well!!
Well I bet you two are are just getting TONS of sleep now!
Hope to see you at either, neither, or both events on Saturday...

[Leedom]

Sean are you going to be there at nine?

There is only 1 thing that would get Sean up that early and I do not think Jack really wants to go to the dyno day.

[Chuck]

I may be there taping runs part of the day so hopefully I'll see some of you there :)

Are you going to make it out Leedom? If so lets hook up I think ill have to have the old lady drive. Also I may be going to get a smog check that day.

[Leedom]

Are you going to make it out Leedom? If so lets hook up I think ill have to have the old lady drive. Also I may be going to get a smog check that day.

I will probably not be doing the dyno day. If I go I would probably have my car tuned and spend more money that I do not need to spend now. Besides, I have really only done gears since I last tuned the car so HP and TQ have not technically changed.

[Douglas Mariani]

I'm going to make the meet:thumbs_up:

[mdpalmer]

I just asked Greg, but I think it would be fine :)

Sweet man. 'nother question: does he have fan(s) to put in front of the car? Just making sure... I've been to a couple of places that don't... :breakingwall:

[kdracer73]

I'm going to make the meet:thumbs_up:

Me Too !:) We can't stay too late though. Frankie is flying out of LAX at 10pm and gotta get her there.

[SeanPlunk]

Sweet man. 'nother question: does he have fan(s) to put in front of the car? Just making sure... I've been to a couple of places that don't... :breakingwall:

He did when I was there :)

[vtec_graves]

I'll make it to nick's, hopefully I'm not the only one representing the import crowd :D

[mdpalmer]

I'll make it to nick's, hopefully I'm not the only one representing the import crowd :D

Don't worry man, I'll try to get my rice rocket out there :jester:

[vtec_graves]

Don't worry man, I'll try to get my rice rocket out there :jester:

sounds good, my DC5 is ricey without the ricey driving :thumbs_up:

[RiSSa]

Hmm actually I'll try to make Nick's, my clutch won't work for the dyno.

[blackax]

Damn car need's to be fixed already. I needed to replace the intake gasket,and oil pressure sensor, I just hope i dont have to replace my oil pump :( , I really want to see what my CTS-V is putting down.



Do you guys know how late they will be doing dyno runs? Cuz I have an apt in redlands at 11 so if they are still doing runs at like 1 it would be great cuz 9 is soooooo early.

[Vettezuki]

Damn car need's to be fixed already. I needed to replace the intake gasket,and oil pressure sensor, I just hope i dont have to replace my oil pump :( , I really want to see what my CTS-V is putting down.



Do you guys know how late they will be doing dyno runs? Cuz I have an apt in redlands at 11 so if they are still doing runs at like 1 it would be great cuz 9 is soooooo early.

Last time they ran well into the evening.

[BRIAN]

I'm in for sure on the dyno, should be at Nick's as well. :thumbs_up:

[Chuck]

So is anyone going to dyno in the AM?

[Vettezuki]

So is anyone going to dyno in the AM?

SoCall55 will be there from the beginning taping.

[Chuck]

Okay cool! Leedom do you want to go with me and not take your car so no need for unnecessary spending?

[mdpalmer]

So is anyone going to dyno in the AM?

I'm going to try and be there when they open up @ 9...

[SeanPlunk]

I have to do some stuff in the morning, but I think Leedom and I will arrive around 3. I'll see you all there :)

For those that dyno - make sure to post up your results!

[SoCalC55]

SoCall55 will be there from the beginning taping.
Greg asked me to be there a bit before the Dynos start so I can get set up (maybe help him get ready)

gonna be a longgggggg day


but should be alot of fun, see you all there

[mdpalmer]

I'll make it to nick's, hopefully I'm not the only one representing the import crowd :D

Hey man, I am not going to be at the meet... but one of these days we should talk because I want to put a K20 in my 'teg one of these days :)

In other news, I was on the RET dyno today. I have to say, that is probably the nicest shop I've ever seen. They have TWO dynos, giant LCD screens that everyone can see, the place is clean, they appear to have an engine dyno/clean-room as well. The guys running the show were very nice to boot. I bet the neighbors were loving us today, there were tons of loud/fast cars and the noise from the dyno can be heard 1/2 block away or more (depending on the car).

My car put down a max of 298 whp/257 wtq, on the first pass. I'm losing some tq/power up top, and after the 1st pass I bumped up my timing a few degrees...

The other two runs were at about 10-20 less on both hp/tq, in spite of the advanced timing, it makes you realize how important it is to keep a turbo/supercharged car's intercooler working. I was just looking at my data logs and on the first pass when my motor and IC were still cold, my air intake temps (IAT's) didn't change at all during the entire run (like it would normally on the street), they were 40*C (~104*F). The 2nd pass had a bit hotter AIT, about 50*C (~20*F increase). The 3rd pass, I was seeing the temps increase during the run, that never happens to me on the street. I start pulling timing at 60*C, and AITs climbed to about 62*C.

I took some vids of the other cars, and some pics, I will post them as soon as I can. There was an orange Mustang Cobra with little aerodynamic fins on the rear roof... that had to be the most insane car I saw. Video will be posted later.

Also I got to meet Sean (C55 AMG) and Matt (S2000) today... will see you guys again at a future event. :D

EDIT: Oh, and much props for Sean taking the time to video, I know it's a long day for him. And congrats to the other Sean (Plunk) on the kid :)

[vtec_graves]

Couldn't make it out the nick's tonight :huh:

[kdracer73]

It was great to meet Jack tonight !! Bummed we had to roll out early, but had to get Frankie on the plane.
I got a awesome Police escort at LAX too :thumbs_up: Frankie wanted me to help her check in and carry bags. As I was unloading her bags from the Camaro, at the terminal, motor running, the airport police pull up and blip the lights and siren. I'm like Oh Crap now what ?:huh: . :huh::huh: I walk up and he tells me he has to write me a ticket. For sounding too fast !! I knew they had a 2 hour free lot , so I asked him where it was . He goes " Follow me" turns the lights on and off we go !

[Leedom]

It was great to meet Jack tonight !! Bummed we had to roll out early, but had to get Frankie on the plane.
I got a awesome Police escort at LAX too :thumbs_up: Frankie wanted me to help her check in and carry bags. As I was unloading her bags from the Camaro, at the terminal, motor running, the airport police pull up and blip the lights and siren. I'm like Oh Crap now what ?:huh: . :huh::huh: I walk up and he tells me he has to write me a ticket. For sounding too fast !! I knew they had a 2 hour free lot , so I asked him where it was . He goes " Follow me" turns the lights on and off we go !

Nice! :drink:

[C5Natie]

Does anyone know what RET normally charges for a dyno session, no tuning, just pulls? Thanks.

[jedhead]

I know Superior Automotive charges $75 for 3 runs on their dynojet. I ran my STS-V there to test my tune. I actually lost a few hp with the tune and the engine ran slightly leaner. I left the stock PCM in the car.

Bob

[SoCalC55]

Does anyone know what RET normally charges for a dyno session, no tuning, just pulls? Thanks.
Id guess $100 (thats typicially the non-dyno day price from most shops)

although...

I recall on Greg's pricing sign you cant rent the dyno for $125/hr

[SeanPlunk]

Does anyone know what RET normally charges for a dyno session, no tuning, just pulls? Thanks.

With the new shop I'm thinking we'll try to do another Motorgen dyno day soon if that interests you.

[GTTS > Some]

Missed out last Saturday, I was stuck in route to the dyno-day from a La Jolla cruise after the Cars & Coffe event, on the I15. The I15 was shut down eight miles back from the 91 fwy. I spent 4 hours cooling my heels at Tom,s Farm in Corona (yuck) until the Sig opened up at 5 P.M. It would be nice to see if my FI is everything it was recorded at and if a few adjustments can be made to bring it up a-little-:) bit more.


With the new shop I'm thinking we'll try to do another Motorgen dyno day soon if that interests you.

[C5Natie]

Thnx guys, and yeah, another dyno day would be cool. Im in the middle of my methanol injection install so the car has been sitting there... just waiting on the pump.

[masterz28]

Missed out on this one, will do the next one.

[C5Natie]

Hey guys, i posted up for a gtg tomorrow, wednesday, if you guys wanna check it out in the LA county section. :)