485 RWHP, 595 RWTQ, How it's done, with TVT
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). The solution is this AND the 80mm TB upgrade!
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A restrictive system will result in more low end TQ as a trade off for top end HP. If we open up the system as much as possible then we will lose a little low end (with 600 TQ to the wheels you won't miss it) and gain a bit up top.
I'd also like to incorporate some hard lines into the intercooler to keep the pressure up and allow for max cooling.
Right now the best plan of action is to optimize what you have there. Even with a LSD it's still gonna be a PITA to control 600 TQ at 2500 RPM.
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The current run is right on target for a BONE stocker, even the Trap speed (a few stock E55's have gone 12.flat-11.75 @ 118+mph
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The first time I went to the track I trapped 122-123 consistently with my times ranging from 13.2 (very first run) - 11.7 with my 60' times at 1.99 - 2.5. I know these times suck but it was my very fist time dragging the E55. These times were done with Toyo T1R's.
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It would be a different case if say traction was only an issue in the initial 60' or so. There's not much to be gained in acceleration from that short of a distance.
There's a lot more to a good trap speed then just mashing the pedal and hoping for the best. Granted it isn't as dependant on skill as the ET, but it still has some factors that effect it.
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Our datalogging on the larger pullies often show timing being pulled on cars not equipped with a heat exchanger. This is primarily a back-half of the track occurence, reflected in the traps.
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this assessment is right on. any chance we can get timeslips posted to see split times and help figure out why this car isn't running as strong as it should be???
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getting better tires will drop the et but trap will not really go up. in my drag strip experience - most of the time trap speeds go down with faster 60' times.
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you'll get there kevin. it takes practice too. took me 10+ passes on this car to get my 60' to be consistant 1.8x on 19" wheels and street tires. 1.8x is nothing to brag about but i am just not seeing anything better from a 19" rim/tire setup i have . . . i havent really seen anyone here go faster on 19s.
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I would like to hear TVT's take on this to maybe they messed up my order and sent the wrong tubes. I would like to see better pics of the ones they have put on a E55's. I will take and post pics of them on and off the car. I managed to get the driver side to cram in there and went for a short ride maybe 1 or 2 miles when i got back the driver side had come loose and the tubes were pretty hot probably meaning there wasnt enough cold air flowing through them? not trying to bash the product just stating facts because you asked how they are.
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Wow, I get a PM asking for a refund and a few minutes later a bash on the thread. Be a man and at least let me respond privately first.
I'm sorry that they didn't work out. We haven't had any other fitment issues from the others we have sent out. Unfortunately not every piece is going to be a perfect fit, as is the nature of production.
I'd be more then happy to issue a refund though. Pack them up and ship them back.
I'm sorry that they didn't work out. We haven't had any other fitment issues from the others we have sent out. Unfortunately not every piece is going to be a perfect fit, as is the nature of production.
I'd be more then happy to issue a refund though. Pack them up and ship them back.
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not trying to bash i specifically said " Im not trying to bash just stating facts because you (Bisco) ask how they are ". Can you post you post some pics of the other cars they have been fitted on? Maybe I'm installing them wrong but i dont see any other way to make them fit. They just seem like they were not built for a E55.
