Street racing Rick Rosella goes 6.99 @ 204
bigshooter461
Street racing twin tubo mustang six seconds over 200 miles per hour at toronto motorsports park
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1320 movie | Street Racing Documentary | Import VS Domestics
www1320moviecom
Street racing documentary “1320 A West Coast Story” — 1320 movie | This is a short excerpt from the upcoming street racing documentary due out in 2009.
It features the section “Imports VS. Domestics.”
www.1320movie.com
Not “Fast and Furious” or “2 Fast 2 Furious” or “The Fast and the Furious”
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1986 dodge omni glh street racing compilation
sawwaveanalog
the life and death of the dumpster
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Street Racing Chronicles 3
KuaTiKo
Street Racing Chronicles 3
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What Is Double Clutching Do In Street Racing?
Troy K
Ive heard of peopl duoble clutching in street racing and i dont quite know how to do it, and what it helps, better speed? better traction? is it nesessary while racing?
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High-End Dell Inspiron 1525 w/ Street Racing Stripe
DTOCOMPUTERS
We sell these so you know- directly from dell.com.
We are certified as resellers. Instructions:
1. Go to dell.com.
2. Build the exact machine you want.
3. Email me the cart at dtocomputers@aol.com.
4. Include how much dell is charging you for it, prior to tax.
5. I will get you a quote on that exact machine.
Best, Dan, DTOComputers.com
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Give examples of how movies are responsible for a rise in street racing, and what could be done to prevent it.
syrupsipper
Fast and the furious is mentioned in almost all racing accidents, how is it responsible? What could be done?
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Do you agree with the illegal spectating of street racing? If so, Why?
ltzsophie
The recent Spectator law states that it is illegal to watch street racing. Do you agree with this? if so, Why ?
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How to Make Your Old Car Look Like New
How to Make Your Old Car Look Like New. New cars are our everlasting addiction. We never can seem to get enough of them. We work hard and save up money just so we can buy a new car, in the mistaken hope that it is a wise investment. Actually, new cars are never an investment; they lose value the moment you drive off away from the car dealer shop.
Cars can only be investments if 1. You use them for your business, for transporting products perhaps. Or 2. If you’re entering your custom car in a car show and win a price, then that’s an investment. Otherwise, if you’re just buying a new car to have something to drive to work or show around, then you’re just wasting your money. And you’re better off just sticking with your used automobile.
Re-evaluate your wants and wishes and consider repairing and upgrading what you already have. You can add and stamp your own personality to your basic car, by just investing in a few fresh innovative ideas.
How to Spruce Up Your Old Car
First, go on line. Cars classifieds on line sites let you know the latest in car customization and some wonderful examples of car ‘makeovers’. You might like to have a look at uniquecarsandparts.com.au where you can join the forum, ask questions, learn a lot about refurbishing your car and discover the secrets of increasing used car values.
How to Make Your Old Car Look Like New
Checking out what is online will also help you keep updated in cars pricing, newest models, and car trends. OzFreeOnline for instance has a comprehensive used car section, where all you have to do is register, log in, and search by category. You will find thousands of used automobile for sale, car articles and information on European and Australian cars. You can even check out motorcycle classifieds.
Visit Your Favorite Car Repair Shop/Mechanic and Car Dealer
The vehicle enhancement options available are vast. Anything goes these days.
New products on the automotive accessory and customizing market at present are not only functional but also can be a cosmetic improvement. You might even consider overall vehicle design for total vehicle enhancement. This even will increase your cars pricing and value.
The cost of equipments and trappings ranges from a few dollars to a small fortune. However you can have them installed for much less than the price of a new car.
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What’s the best value for an amateur automotive mechanic (DIY) tool set?
tonymonton
I hear it’s better to buy a set, rather than run back and forth to buy tools as needed. Also cheaper. I’m starting to do my own car repairs. I have 2 bmws, 1999 323i and a 2005 X5 3.0i. So, what’s the best deal on a tool set and box?
How about jacking equipment? My garage only fits one car, and only about 19″ of clearance around if the X5 rear is up against the garage door. I hear it’s not too safe to work in such a small garage. Any suggestions for extra safety for working in this garage? Thanks.
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Indian Car Industry – Glimpse of Past, Present and Future
The future of Indian cars is purely dependent on advancements and innovations.
Just go back to the olden days when the old Fiat Padmini and Hindustan Ambassador were shinning on Indian roads. At that period of time, did anyone of us thought that the car market will prosper to such a height? No one of us ever imagined such a speedy and accelerated growth of the Indian market.
Since that old Fiat and Amby were introduced, the Indian car industry has travelled a long and bumpy road. Fortunately, today the industry shines at the top with a good number of cars running on roads. It also plays a key role in the industrial and economic development of the country.
Today, the Indian industry is flying with the wings of technology, advancement and innovation. The first car manufactured as a result of technological advancement is Maruti Suzuki 800 in 1983, a car that revitalized the Indian automobile sector. This car was a productive result of a joint venture between Government of India and Suzuki Motors of Japan. Thereafter, many car manufacturers across the world entered the Indian car market.
Some of the biggest car manufacturers who have set up their manufacturing facilities in India are Tata, Toyota, BMW, Audi, Ford, Skoda, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Honda, Hyundai, Maruti, Mercedes, Chevrolet Fiat, Mahindra, and Volvo. These manufactures are currently producing the world’s best car models, progressively booming the India’s economic growth. Some of these companies are also importing cars and other car accessories to meet the increasing demand of car market in India.
The reason why many foreign manufactures entered the Indian markets is availability of highly skilled engineers, low cost labor, technical know how, less investment, cheap machinery and raw materials, established quality systems and rewarding returns. Even the cost of production is reduced to about 25-30% as compared to overseas production. This pace of advancement and improved production not only paved way for foreign manufacturers but also provided enhanced ability to Indian car manufacturers for producing better models.
With the increasing number of cars running on the Indian roads, the future of Indian car industry is also running with a very high velocity. One of the leading car manufacturing companies, Ford, is planning to make India a regional hub for exporting small cars and engines. At the other edge, Skoda is planning to source some of the European operations from its Indian facility. It is believed that this operation will increase indigenization level for all the Indian cars to almost 70%, providing Indian cars a competitive edge in the global market.
Many car manufacturers are rolling out new cars and many are in pipeline. Today, the car market is congested with world class cars like the Volkswagen Jetta, BMW 7 series, Maruti Suzuki SX4, Ford Fiesta, and Honda Civic. Tata Motors is all set to roll out the world’s cheapest car, Hyundai Motors waiting to announce the launch of Hyundai i20, and Maruti Suzuki awaiting the launch of the global car, Maruti Suzuki A-Star. Likewise, many other car manufacturers including Volvo, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Honda Seil, Rolls Royce Phantom, and even Skoda has a slew of launches in their pipeline for the Indian car industry.
Apart from new cars rolling every day on Indian roads, there are many new features added to the cars. Cars are also becoming automated with the use of automatic transmission system. Some of the high-end technological dazzlers are loaded with advanced and top-notch technical features. Along with, the entry of alternative fuel options is also expected to hit the Indian car industry. India will also have cars powered with air and water in future.
So, the future is definite and India is soon to hit the world’s car market and become the third largest car industry after US and China. All the domestic and foreign car manufacturers are making various advancements in the car models with respect to design, technology, fuel efficiency, colors, innovation, style, performance, luxuries and price. These advancements are constantly flourishing the Indian car market, a market that has transformed from a small ray to a competitive sunrise industry.
By: carazoo.com
About the Author:
Just go back to the olden days when the old Fiat Padmini and Hindustan Ambassador were shinning on Indian roads. At that period of time, did anyone of us thought that the car market will prosper to such a height? No one of us ever imagined such a speedy and accelerated growth of the Indian market.
Since that old Fiat and Amby were introduced, the Indian car industry has travelled a long and bumpy road. Fortunately, today the industry shines at the top with a good number of cars running on roads. It also plays a key role in the industrial and economic development of the country.
Today, the Indian industry is flying with the wings of technology, advancement and innovation. The first car manufactured as a result of technological advancement is Maruti Suzuki 800 in 1983, a car that revitalized the Indian automobile sector. This car was a productive result of a joint venture between Government of India and Suzuki Motors of Japan. Thereafter, many car manufacturers across the world entered the Indian car market.
Some of the biggest car manufacturers who have set up their manufacturing facilities in India are Tata, Toyota, BMW, Audi, Ford, Skoda, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Honda, Hyundai, Maruti, Mercedes, Chevrolet Fiat, Mahindra, and Volvo. These manufactures are currently producing the world’s best car models, progressively booming the India’s economic growth. Some of these companies are also importing cars and other car accessories to meet the increasing demand of car market in India.
The reason why many foreign manufactures entered the Indian markets is availability of highly skilled engineers, low cost labor, technical know how, less investment, cheap machinery and raw materials, established quality systems and rewarding returns. Even the cost of production is reduced to about 25-30% as compared to overseas production. This pace of advancement and improved production not only paved way for foreign manufacturers but also provided enhanced ability to Indian car manufacturers for producing better models.
With the increasing number of cars running on the Indian roads, the future of Indian car industry is also running with a very high velocity. One of the leading car manufacturing companies, Ford, is planning to make India a regional hub for exporting small cars and engines. At the other edge, Skoda is planning to source some of the European operations from its Indian facility. It is believed that this operation will increase indigenization level for all the Indian cars to almost 70%, providing Indian cars a competitive edge in the global market.
Many car manufacturers are rolling out new cars and many are in pipeline. Today, the car market is congested with world class cars like the Volkswagen Jetta, BMW 7 series, Maruti Suzuki SX4, Ford Fiesta, and Honda Civic. Tata Motors is all set to roll out the world’s cheapest car, Hyundai Motors waiting to announce the launch of Hyundai i20, and Maruti Suzuki awaiting the launch of the global car, Maruti Suzuki A-Star. Likewise, many other car manufacturers including Volvo, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Honda Seil, Rolls Royce Phantom, and even Skoda has a slew of launches in their pipeline for the Indian car industry.
Apart from new cars rolling every day on Indian roads, there are many new features added to the cars. Cars are also becoming automated with the use of automatic transmission system. Some of the high-end technological dazzlers are loaded with advanced and top-notch technical features. Along with, the entry of alternative fuel options is also expected to hit the Indian car industry. India will also have cars powered with air and water in future.
So, the future is definite and India is soon to hit the world’s car market and become the third largest car industry after US and China. All the domestic and foreign car manufacturers are making various advancements in the car models with respect to design, technology, fuel efficiency, colors, innovation, style, performance, luxuries and price. These advancements are constantly flourishing the Indian car market, a market that has transformed from a small ray to a competitive sunrise industry.
By: carazoo.com
About the Author:
Buy new cars, sell used or preowned cars from India’s First Interactive Car Portal. Click, Compare, and Choose your car. Get free car price quotes.Carazoo.Com
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Too Old to Drive a Rental Car?
As the population in Australia gets older, the problem of renting a car both in Australia and overseas becomes more of an issue. Most car companies will have some kind of restriction if the older generation is looking to rent a vehicle. Whilst you may think that as someone that has been driving for 50 years or more, car rental companies can see you as a major risk to their asset
The Senior Driver Surcharge is payable by senior drivers over &/or between a specific age. This depends on country and/or car rental company. It is just the same as our car insurance companies here in Australia charge a higher premium if you have a driver aged 21 years on the insurance.
The reason why it is charged is because the car rental company sees senior drivers as high risk and they get charged a premium to have senior drivers covered by their insurance company. However, other car rental companies just restrict the driving age so they don’t have to get additional insurance.
To give you a few examples on how it differs between suppliers, let’s take a look at Car Rental in Ireland. One car rental company has a maximum age of 74 years with no surcharge payable. Another car rental company charges a EUR29 incl Tax /day fee for drivers aged between 70-74 years. And, a third car rental company doesn’t charge a surcharge but they require additional documentation from driver’s aged between 76-79 years, as follows -
1) Note from their Insurers stating that they have not been involved in any accidents within the past 5 years.
2) Note from their doctor stating that they are in full health.
When booking your car rental, it is advisable to always be truthful of the age/s of all drivers and ask the car rental company if there are any additional conditions for senior driver’s. Failure to do so may result in you using public transport to get around on your holiday.
Car Rental brokers, such as DriveAway Holidays will be able to advise quickly as to which company is going to be able to accomodate the older driver.
By: Car Guru
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The Senior Driver Surcharge is payable by senior drivers over &/or between a specific age. This depends on country and/or car rental company. It is just the same as our car insurance companies here in Australia charge a higher premium if you have a driver aged 21 years on the insurance.
The reason why it is charged is because the car rental company sees senior drivers as high risk and they get charged a premium to have senior drivers covered by their insurance company. However, other car rental companies just restrict the driving age so they don’t have to get additional insurance.
To give you a few examples on how it differs between suppliers, let’s take a look at Car Rental in Ireland. One car rental company has a maximum age of 74 years with no surcharge payable. Another car rental company charges a EUR29 incl Tax /day fee for drivers aged between 70-74 years. And, a third car rental company doesn’t charge a surcharge but they require additional documentation from driver’s aged between 76-79 years, as follows -
1) Note from their Insurers stating that they have not been involved in any accidents within the past 5 years.
2) Note from their doctor stating that they are in full health.
When booking your car rental, it is advisable to always be truthful of the age/s of all drivers and ask the car rental company if there are any additional conditions for senior driver’s. Failure to do so may result in you using public transport to get around on your holiday.
Car Rental brokers, such as DriveAway Holidays will be able to advise quickly as to which company is going to be able to accomodate the older driver.
By: Car Guru
About the Author:
Car Guru writes for DriveAway Holidays and DriveAway Holidays Blog
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Does anyone know if you can use spyder aftermarket parts on a Black Dragon marker?
Mike V
I bought a electric Black Dragon and would like to fix it up a little bit and was wondering if you can buy aftermarket parts for it…
What websites can I go to buy parts for it? thanks for any help…
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What Kind of music genres are the best for street racing?
mc_vnm
I’m Looking for the Best music for a soundtrack of when i start street racing, music like Hip-Hop,Rock,Techno,Euro Beat, what type of music artist or group i should use?
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Has the price of tools gone up in the past 6 months?
tosimple2xplain
It seems like the cost of automotive tools has increased 50% in the past 6 months….is this just my eyes tricking me? Starter kits are now $500 as opposed to $250
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Understanding Basics of Car Auctions
Car auctions are houses that deal into selling of used cars purely based on bidding. These houses have a huge variety of cars from various sources comprising bank repos, private owners, car dealers, and car mechanics, offering great bargains for savvy car consumers.
Every month, nearly about 1000s of cars become government’s property through foreclosure law. These laws are implemented on foreclosed cars, cars that are confiscated by banks or finance institutes in case the car owner fails to pay the installment. Unfortunately, there are many who fail to pay the EMI (Easy Monthly Installments) of the car purchased due to some or the other reason including loss of employment and economic recession. So, these houses gather a variety of used car models in an assortment of colours and variants. This huge number of cars at the auctions compels the government to sell off the car at cheap prices and recover the debt.
Infact, during this era of inflation, it is one of the best ways to get cheap and affordable cars. Car consumers may have to sacrifice on the make, model, and colour options, but in a massive collection of cars, they definitely get the car of their choice. Even a good, well-conditioned and new car, a car that is one or two months old, can be purchased at comparatively cheap prices form the auction.
All the auctions are organized by government agencies, banks, and lending organizations that don’t sell off the car because of profit margins but to recover the debt and get rid of property as soon as possible. These organizations feel that auctioning a car is a better option than letting the car fall into a waste and unmovable piece. That’s the reason why cheap deals are attractive and impressive at car auctions.
The best part of these auctions is that the cars are sold at a price people want. The entire process undergoes a legal procedure where in the auctioneer states a price and after that the process of bidding starts. An individual, who states the highest bid, gets the car at the price quoted by him.
Car auctions are divided into categories and are mainly classified into three types:
Police Auctions or Government Auctions: These are the most common types of car auctions that have been around for years. Many of the cars and other automobiles have been seized by the police department or government agency when the vehicle owner is able to pay its monthly installment. The same vehicles are offered to prospective car buyers at sale prices.
Online Car Auctions: The advent of internet and advanced technology paved way for online car auctions. Today, there are many car auction website on the net where nearly about one car is sold off on the highest bid every one minute. Within the comfort of home or office, car consumers can win a car auction at their desired price.
Public Car Auctions: These are considered to be good and profitable bargains. The complete information about these auctions is often advertised on television and newspaper so that the common man can have a chance to get a cheap car at his desired price tag.
By: carazoo.com
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Every month, nearly about 1000s of cars become government’s property through foreclosure law. These laws are implemented on foreclosed cars, cars that are confiscated by banks or finance institutes in case the car owner fails to pay the installment. Unfortunately, there are many who fail to pay the EMI (Easy Monthly Installments) of the car purchased due to some or the other reason including loss of employment and economic recession. So, these houses gather a variety of used car models in an assortment of colours and variants. This huge number of cars at the auctions compels the government to sell off the car at cheap prices and recover the debt.
Infact, during this era of inflation, it is one of the best ways to get cheap and affordable cars. Car consumers may have to sacrifice on the make, model, and colour options, but in a massive collection of cars, they definitely get the car of their choice. Even a good, well-conditioned and new car, a car that is one or two months old, can be purchased at comparatively cheap prices form the auction.
All the auctions are organized by government agencies, banks, and lending organizations that don’t sell off the car because of profit margins but to recover the debt and get rid of property as soon as possible. These organizations feel that auctioning a car is a better option than letting the car fall into a waste and unmovable piece. That’s the reason why cheap deals are attractive and impressive at car auctions.
The best part of these auctions is that the cars are sold at a price people want. The entire process undergoes a legal procedure where in the auctioneer states a price and after that the process of bidding starts. An individual, who states the highest bid, gets the car at the price quoted by him.
Car auctions are divided into categories and are mainly classified into three types:
Police Auctions or Government Auctions: These are the most common types of car auctions that have been around for years. Many of the cars and other automobiles have been seized by the police department or government agency when the vehicle owner is able to pay its monthly installment. The same vehicles are offered to prospective car buyers at sale prices.
Online Car Auctions: The advent of internet and advanced technology paved way for online car auctions. Today, there are many car auction website on the net where nearly about one car is sold off on the highest bid every one minute. Within the comfort of home or office, car consumers can win a car auction at their desired price.
Public Car Auctions: These are considered to be good and profitable bargains. The complete information about these auctions is often advertised on television and newspaper so that the common man can have a chance to get a cheap car at his desired price tag.
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Automotive Tools – US Set or Metric Set?
shadows1007
Okay, i was looking to buy/invest in a good tool set. I was thinking snap on. But i could not decide if i should get the US snap on set or the metric set. I think somewhere i heard that even amercian cars are switching the the metric side. Which set should i get and why? I work on all cars… Chevy, Ford, Toyota, Acura, Mitsubishi and so on. Please give me your feedback.
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Who manufactures automotive yorktown toolboxes ?
karin w
stack on tool chest
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Do cars burn more gas after a cold start on a wintery morning?
irobot10
After starting my drive at 5am, I see the smoke coming out of my car in the rear view mirror. The smoke disappears after the engine has reached its normal operating temperature. Similarly one can see smoke at the tail pipe of almost all cars coming out of various subdivisions in the morning. But no car on the highway has a smoke trail behind it. Hence the question – do cars burn more gas after a cold start until engine becomes hot enough?
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Memphis Street Racing 10-26-08 Mellon Tuning EVO vs Josh @ P
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Memphis Street Racing 10-26-08 Mellon Tuning EVO vs Josh @ Premier Turbo Formula & more www.mellontuning.com www.racevideoforums.com
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Where can i find a street racing club in Western Kentucky?
Aaron
Are there any street racing clubs in Western Kentucky? I know street racing is bad but I am really interested in it and was wondering if there were any clubs in Western Kentucky. Can anyone tell me of any street racing clubs in Western Kentucky? Also do they have a website?
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What is the charge for illegal street racing? And also what if you run and get caught?
Tobey101
well ria has aids you didnt need to answer and this is for informational purposes. ii do not street race myself. i have just seen videos on youtube of people street racing and getting caught. then some run and get away.
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Gypsy street racing 2
SonnySRT4
Houston,Tx gypsy boys street racing.
09 Black Vette
Costa
08 Red Vette
Larry
07-08? Silver TBSS
Gary
08 Black denali
James
08 White denali
Tommy jj’s
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aftermarket parts for a 1992 toyota corolla?
axemonkey20
I have looked all over for aftermarket parts for my ‘92 corolla. Can someone help me find some or do I have to frabricate some.
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Any place in Wisconsin where I can get some street racing action?
hotstuffunlimited
Does anyone know of a place in Wisconsin for street racing. I moved here pretty recently, so am not aware of any at the moment. Any advice would help. Thanks!
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Subaru Performance Automatic Transmission Upgrades
There is probably a transmission shop in almost every town in the country that can build a bulletproof transmission for American made vehicles. Whether it is a late model Mustang or a 60’s Chevelle, there are lots of aftermarket components and many years of technology available for the transmission rebuilder to utilize.
The same cannot be said for the 4EAT automatic transmissions found in Subaru vehicles. In factory form, these transmissions demonstrate several problem areas that can cause failure in as little as 20,000 miles with a stock engine and even sooner in modified applications.
Poor shift quality, anemic factory components, and above all, improperly configured torque converters plague the automatic transmission equipped vehicle. This is in conjunction with the automatic’s propensity to burn out the high clutch pack (third gear) and the 2-4 clutches (second and fourth gear) with even moderate increases in engine output.
Realizing the need to take import and sport compact automatics to their fullest potential, IPT Performance Transmissions- a New Jersey based company, committed a large portion of their research time and dollars toward improving the Subaru automatic transmission.
First up on the hit parade of internal modifications is the need to address the issue of valve body calibration. The valve body mods are really the foundation of any performance trans rebuild. An automatic transmission utilizes a network of valves, servos, solenoids, orifices, accumulators and passages that control and route hydraulic pressure to the appropriate places to apply the clutches and bands.
Without going into elaborate detail which would fall outside the scope of this article, suffice it to say that modifying the valve body effectively changes the rate of clutch apply and also increases the clamping force with which these components have to work with. This is why shift kits and modified valve bodies produce that firm, performance type shift that increases the transmission’s overall capacity for power handling.
Next, all critical support bushings need to be replaced to insure that the centerline of the transmission runs in perfect alignment with the centerline of the crankshaft. Ignoring this step puts a lot of undue stress on the internal transmission components.
Many of the other parts also such as the pinion shaft, the front differential ring gear and the planetary gearset undergo various metallurgical processes such as heat treating, Meta-Lax stress relieving, and cryogenic treatment (freezing them in liquid nitrogen at -300 degrees Fahrenheit to ‘reset’ the part’s structure on the molecular level).
Lastly, all of the required seals and gaskets are changed to materials that are better able to cope with the heat and stress that is common in high powered applications. Performance clutches and steel reaction plates are installed and their clearances set to much more exacting specifications than those that are used by the factory. Most importantly, IPT utilizes a proprietary six disk high clutch pack and a five disk 2-4 clutch pack which increases the second, third, and fourth gear torque capacity by over 25% versus the factory set up- this is the key to getting a high powered vehicle make a 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4 shift instead of just bouncing off the rev limiter.
As for the modifications outside of the gearbox, the next thing of importance is of course the torque converter. In an automatic equipped vehicle, one of the most important components in the entire car in regards to optimizing performance is a correctly configured converter.
In addition to being made with many strength improvements over the factory piece, a performance converter enables a vehicle to better take advantage of the RPM range at which maximum power is made. In simple terms, a properly designed converter will allow a vehicle to launch under more power by increasing the rpm at which the launch takes place. In essence, a torque converter is an infinitely variable transmission in and of itself, and altering its torque multiplying characteristics becomes absolutely necessary when other variables in the vehicle are changed (bigger turbos and bigger cams).
Even in otherwise stock turbocharged Subaru vehicles, ET reductions of over one full second are not at all uncommon with the addition of a properly configured converter.
Transmission, torque converter and valve body upgrades are not only for American made vehicles anymore. Increased performance, durability and more efficient shifting is now available for the vehicles of almost every manufacturer- thanks in part to the few companies that are willing to do the research and development work required for this rapidly growing segment of the automotive aftermarket.
By: John Lombardo
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The same cannot be said for the 4EAT automatic transmissions found in Subaru vehicles. In factory form, these transmissions demonstrate several problem areas that can cause failure in as little as 20,000 miles with a stock engine and even sooner in modified applications.
Poor shift quality, anemic factory components, and above all, improperly configured torque converters plague the automatic transmission equipped vehicle. This is in conjunction with the automatic’s propensity to burn out the high clutch pack (third gear) and the 2-4 clutches (second and fourth gear) with even moderate increases in engine output.
Realizing the need to take import and sport compact automatics to their fullest potential, IPT Performance Transmissions- a New Jersey based company, committed a large portion of their research time and dollars toward improving the Subaru automatic transmission.
First up on the hit parade of internal modifications is the need to address the issue of valve body calibration. The valve body mods are really the foundation of any performance trans rebuild. An automatic transmission utilizes a network of valves, servos, solenoids, orifices, accumulators and passages that control and route hydraulic pressure to the appropriate places to apply the clutches and bands.
Without going into elaborate detail which would fall outside the scope of this article, suffice it to say that modifying the valve body effectively changes the rate of clutch apply and also increases the clamping force with which these components have to work with. This is why shift kits and modified valve bodies produce that firm, performance type shift that increases the transmission’s overall capacity for power handling.
Next, all critical support bushings need to be replaced to insure that the centerline of the transmission runs in perfect alignment with the centerline of the crankshaft. Ignoring this step puts a lot of undue stress on the internal transmission components.
Many of the other parts also such as the pinion shaft, the front differential ring gear and the planetary gearset undergo various metallurgical processes such as heat treating, Meta-Lax stress relieving, and cryogenic treatment (freezing them in liquid nitrogen at -300 degrees Fahrenheit to ‘reset’ the part’s structure on the molecular level).
Lastly, all of the required seals and gaskets are changed to materials that are better able to cope with the heat and stress that is common in high powered applications. Performance clutches and steel reaction plates are installed and their clearances set to much more exacting specifications than those that are used by the factory. Most importantly, IPT utilizes a proprietary six disk high clutch pack and a five disk 2-4 clutch pack which increases the second, third, and fourth gear torque capacity by over 25% versus the factory set up- this is the key to getting a high powered vehicle make a 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4 shift instead of just bouncing off the rev limiter.
As for the modifications outside of the gearbox, the next thing of importance is of course the torque converter. In an automatic equipped vehicle, one of the most important components in the entire car in regards to optimizing performance is a correctly configured converter.
In addition to being made with many strength improvements over the factory piece, a performance converter enables a vehicle to better take advantage of the RPM range at which maximum power is made. In simple terms, a properly designed converter will allow a vehicle to launch under more power by increasing the rpm at which the launch takes place. In essence, a torque converter is an infinitely variable transmission in and of itself, and altering its torque multiplying characteristics becomes absolutely necessary when other variables in the vehicle are changed (bigger turbos and bigger cams).
Even in otherwise stock turbocharged Subaru vehicles, ET reductions of over one full second are not at all uncommon with the addition of a properly configured converter.
Transmission, torque converter and valve body upgrades are not only for American made vehicles anymore. Increased performance, durability and more efficient shifting is now available for the vehicles of almost every manufacturer- thanks in part to the few companies that are willing to do the research and development work required for this rapidly growing segment of the automotive aftermarket.
By: John Lombardo
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John Lombardo is owner of IPT Performance Transmissions and has been in the high performance industry for over 20 years
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I bought a pretty cheap Campbell wire welder and it seems like it’s the wrong tool for the job. Ugly, spotty, messy welds that don’t hold well. Then again, maybe I’m just a n00B. Even if it’s my low skill level, would a stick welder be better anyway?
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