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by Matt
Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: aveo/kalos turbo kit
Replies: 19
Views: 27965

aveo/kalos turbo kit

Found a bolt on kit
Too bad it's in colombia
Anyone speak spanish and feel like trying to get prices?
by Matt
Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:25 am
Forum: Audio / Video
Topic: Alternator upgrade
Replies: 58
Views: 62993

Re: Alternator upgrade

I haven't run that large, I am fairly impressed. The last big stereo I worked with was fused at a total of 150 amps and ran off 2 batteries and 2 caps. It was running 4 10's in a bandpass box in the bed of an s-10 ported through into the cab. After burning out the oem alternator it was replaced with...
by Matt
Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: Audio / Video
Topic: Alternator upgrade
Replies: 58
Views: 62993

Re: Alternator upgrade

fairly true, although it is still dependent on how long you are running it for.
by Matt
Sat Mar 06, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: Audio / Video
Topic: Alternator upgrade
Replies: 58
Views: 62993

Re: Alternator upgrade

I've been following this thread for awhile now, and I think there's one main disagreement here. You can run a huge amount of wattage off of just a battery and caps, but only for very short periods (ie spl competitions) but if you intend on running it for a half hour or so while you are driving you a...
by Matt
Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: Engine / Drivetrain
Topic: Forged rods for 1.6L engines
Replies: 16
Views: 8640

Re: Forged rods for 1.6L engines

From what I remember Gary is running higher compression pistons though (around 11:1 I think)
I think I would be nervous to run any boost on 11:1
by Matt
Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: Engine / Drivetrain
Topic: Forged rods for 1.6L engines
Replies: 16
Views: 8640

Re: Forged rods for 1.6L engines

Awesome, I was hoping they were that close.
by Matt
Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: Engine / Drivetrain
Topic: Forged rods for 1.6L engines
Replies: 16
Views: 8640

Re: Forged rods for 1.6L engines

So the pistons/rods for an x16xe are the same bore/stroke as the aveo, or does it take some modification to the block/head to work?
by Matt
Sun Feb 28, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: Audio / Video
Topic: Aveo Super Street No Wall Build
Replies: 12
Views: 25574

Re: Aveo Super Street No Wall Build

151 is really loud.
Here's a basic idea of common db levels
http://home.earthlink.net/~dnitzer/4HaasEaton/Decibel.html
by Matt
Sat Feb 27, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: air filters
Replies: 1
Views: 13042

air filters

I found a comparison of a bunch of aftermarket air filters, so I figured I would share. They weren't tested on an aveo (which is pretty obvious from the hp gains!) but it gives a good idea on filtration.
http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/
by Matt
Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New car
Replies: 69
Views: 29728

Re: New car

true, I just don't want you to get screwed twice by the government.

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