Author Topic: Smokeydub's jetta at the dragstrip.  (Read 12179 times)

Reply #15October 01, 2006, 09:25:00 pm

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« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2006, 09:25:00 pm »
I had one running on 16.4:1. even with 30psi, it was kinda sluggish. dropped two sizes in headgasket, and it felt better, but still not enough. I think probably 19 or 20:1 might be a good middle ground for dedicated high boost performance setups.
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Reply #16October 02, 2006, 02:27:02 am

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« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2006, 02:27:02 am »
can you explain the reason why the engine can better perform when it got lower compression?

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Reply #17October 02, 2006, 04:20:44 am

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« Reply #17 on: October 02, 2006, 04:20:44 am »
The idea is that with lower compresion you can feed it more boost/air before it goes KABOOOM on your morning commute.
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Reply #18October 02, 2006, 05:34:07 am

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« Reply #18 on: October 02, 2006, 05:34:07 am »
Quote from: "Dr. Diesel"
I had one running on 16.4:1. even with 30psi, it was kinda sluggish. dropped two sizes in headgasket, and it felt better, but still not enough. I think probably 19 or 20:1 might be a good middle ground for dedicated high boost performance setups.


Keeping all the added volume in the prechamber helps greatly with starting and low RPM running. Using head gaskets or machining of the rods/pistons to lower the compression leaves a lot of dead space that isn't really involved in the combustion process, the air in there is wasted and tubulence is reduced because the "squish"into the prechamber is lost. 18:1 is probably workable if the prechambers are enlarged to get it. Andy has done this, lots and lots of work though...

Reply #19October 02, 2006, 02:52:46 pm

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« Reply #19 on: October 02, 2006, 02:52:46 pm »
is CR lowering only needed when you planning to drive +30psi?
or is there another factor than turbopressure to?

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Reply #20October 02, 2006, 03:23:25 pm

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« Reply #20 on: October 02, 2006, 03:23:25 pm »
also i believe people ar lowering the cr to lower egts
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Reply #21October 02, 2006, 09:11:06 pm

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« Reply #21 on: October 02, 2006, 09:11:06 pm »
ok i know,it took long enough
 :roll:
nice single rounds with crystal clears+red citylights
i got a upper grille spoiler,i gotta paint it
the car is filthy,i need to detail it,its been stored for a year,this is washed at least


i just took blackout tape to make the fog light area look like a duct
i used vht tint on the front markers+banana lamps

its dirty inside,but it will clean up mint
got orig floormats
i put the stereo below my right knee
 :roll:
now i cant see to tune it,im thinkin about moving it to the passengers side kneebar area(i have a spare kneebar i can cut up)
thats cause i put the guages in the radio spot with a panel from new south

i wanna take out the cheap repro rad support+bead blast and repaint it,this will clean up nice,i sprayed most of it down with cosmoline
its just a 1.9 idi with a 1.6 head,and altitude compensation

aah,dig it
ive had those m3 tails since they came out
 i paid like 200 from cullen,and now you can get em for like 90 bux on vortex :cry:

that pic was before i washed it,yuck
i got a janspeed dtm tip,with the rear muffler removed,so it only has a resonater
sounds sweet
ive got a set of oz monte carlo wheels for it too(15+7)
its my cherried  out pimp ride for when i just wanna look good,and not go fast

i cant believe i said that :roll:

i just got it out of storage+i have some minor stuff to fix on it,the red car that is.
the throttle sticks ,its def. at the pump,im gonna remove the springs+clean em up+stuff
the shifter is stiff,should be fun to fix,cause i may have to remove the exhaust heat shield in the tunnel
and the brakes are real spongy+sink,i may need a master,i didnt see any leaks
so yea next spring ill be cruisin in my slow vw,just lovin it :wink:







edit:where can i get that door weatherstripping in the(this) picture thats coming off?? it crumbles in my hands
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Reply #22October 05, 2006, 10:57:26 am

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« Reply #22 on: October 05, 2006, 10:57:26 am »
the weatherstripping should be listed on the cross canada 9522
vw jetta 1985-92


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Reply #23October 06, 2006, 07:57:53 am

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« Reply #23 on: October 06, 2006, 07:57:53 am »
really??good deal,cause im having a fun time finding some
i thought too its like 2-300 bucks
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Reply #24October 06, 2006, 10:08:03 am

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« Reply #24 on: October 06, 2006, 10:08:03 am »
Didn't see any weather strip on cross canada... :(
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Reply #25October 06, 2006, 11:16:37 am

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« Reply #25 on: October 06, 2006, 11:16:37 am »
I had a hard time finding that weatherstripping as well.

So last week I used "Goop" contact adhesive.  This is some sort of outdoor formulation.  I used tape every 4 inches to hold it tight and inplace (mine had come loose in one long strip) the entire length.  It is on the passengerside so I do not know how well it will do with the doors in use (like the drivers side would).  But it is holding up very well so far.

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Reply #26October 06, 2006, 03:22:26 pm

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« Reply #26 on: October 06, 2006, 03:22:26 pm »
damn maybe they dont have it... I do know they have all the other parts I've ever needed... :(

i remember finding a site that specifically had weatherstripping and bumpers for vw golf/jettas...

not a bad idea since thats probably how my car is leaking :(


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