Dv8's Legend (Chronicles and Articles) - Page 15

*Dv8* · 01-24-04, 02:26 PM

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Originally posted by LegendaryAcs
Just wondering Dv8..how do you get all the cash to do this stuff? Hook it up! hahahaha

Its really not as expensive as one would think. I do ALL the work myself, thats one of my secrets.

~TRu Hybrid

**Mike Diaz** · 01-25-04, 01:38 AM

Doing your own labor is the easiest way.

takemorepills · 01-25-04, 03:13 AM

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Originally posted by Mike Diaz
Doing your own labor is the easiest way.

No way man.....I had to squeeze my tranny swap into a hectic work schedule.... I would say paying someone to do it is easiest. Of course, with some of the more serious Legend projects, you just can't trust anyone with your baby.

Reno5658 · 01-26-04, 03:48 AM

DV8, what time of differential oil did you use? I'm debating whether I should use regular gear oil (80w-90), Mobil 1 syn gear oil (75w-90), or 100% Lucas oil stabilizer. what do you recommend??

*Dv8* · 01-26-04, 04:28 AM

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Originally posted by Reno5658
DV8, what time of differential oil did you use? I'm debating whether I should use regular gear oil (80w-90), Mobil 1 syn gear oil (75w-90), or 100% Lucas oil stabilizer. what do you recommend??

i used 80 90 syn

Sprung17 · 01-26-04, 03:50 PM

DV8, so is it a direct replacement for the internals? I am very interested in this and planning to get it and have my mechanic install it for me. What do I need to know when getting this installed? Any custom mounting or work need to be done? Or is it straight forward? Thanks man. You make me proud to be a Legend owner.

Please respond back.

*Dv8* · 01-27-04, 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by Sprung17
DV8, so is it a direct replacement for the internals? I am very interested in this and planning to get it and have my mechanic install it for me. What do I need to know when getting this installed? Any custom mounting or work need to be done? Or is it straight forward? Thanks man. You make me proud to be a Legend owner.

Please respond back.

direct plugin unit. 901-gold is the part number. if you take the diff off yourself via pulling the engine it shouldnt cost you more than 2hr time at a mechanic to put it in. however if you do it yourself, you in for hell.

read reno's take on it.

~TRu Hybrid

Octane · 01-28-04, 03:28 AM

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Originally posted by Dv8
nah i dont need to spend useless money at this point, the chipped 5 spd should be sufficient.

sorry - 5 spd? are you talking about a tranny? Don't you run an auto tranny??

Sorry if that is a dumb question, but I am just not following what you wrote.

I'm unbelievably impressed with your work and ingenuity!!

tnelson · 01-28-04, 03:56 AM

he swapped a 6 speed onto his rl type II hybrid. so no, and i think he could do better with a chipped type II 6 speed ecu

*Avarice* · 01-28-04, 12:19 PM

Looks like I'll be calling PSA to install this baby for me =)

Sprung17 · 01-28-04, 05:28 PM

Thanks. I will definately be getting this when I am done with my side job. =)

*Dv8* · 01-28-04, 07:15 PM

RL block, TYPE II heads, 6spd Tans, 5spd ECU

I had both type I and II auto chipped ecus, besides rev limit there were no differences between the two. I actually felt more punch on the chipped type I ecu.

Besides a better fuel mapping on the 6spd ecu to take advantage of the 6th gear, i dont think that the 5 or 6 spd ecu's chipped are going to be any different especially when tuned with the apexi safc, not to mention i cant take advantage of the higher revlimit because i shouldnt over rev a 3.5 liter anyway.

Why do you think its better Tnelson?

TRu Hybrid

tnelson · 01-29-04, 01:42 AM

well, if you look at the type I and type II motors respectively, the only advantages a type II has are:
valves, intake manifold, cam, ecu.

the ecu it optimized to use these advantages for max power. i dont know if it will give you anymore than 5 or so peak hp, but i think it will be around that. in a business where we try anything to squeeze a few more ponies, i think this is something you could take advantage of. although i do agree with you that you do not need higher revs.

*Dv8* · 01-29-04, 04:28 AM

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Originally posted by tnelson
well, if you look at the type I and type II motors respectively, the only advantages a type II has are:
valves, intake manifold, cam, ecu.

the ecu it optimized to use these advantages for max power. i dont know if it will give you anymore than 5 or so peak hp, but i think it will be around that. in a business where we try anything to squeeze a few more ponies, i think this is something you could take advantage of. although i do agree with you that you do not need higher revs.

Your right when it comes to the 6spd ecu in stock form vs the 5spd in stock form the 6 ecu should preform better. However when either of the two are chipped and then individually tuned with the apexi SAFC, i dont see any possable differences besides rev limit.

~TRu Hybrid

tnelson · 01-29-04, 04:35 AM

i was just thinking that the cam could possibly be affected, or not maximized at least, guess it should be fine, seeing that the air fuel curves are similar, the tuning will be the trick. should get quite a bit of power out of that(5-6 hp)

01-25-04, 01:38 AM	#212 (permalink)
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01-26-04, 03:48 AM	#214 (permalink)
Reno5658 E*koden Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodbridge, VA / Va Beach, VA Posts: 462 Car 1: 95 M3 iTrader: (0)	DV8, what time of differential oil did you use? I'm debating whether I should use regular gear oil (80w-90), Mobil 1 syn gear oil (75w-90), or 100% Lucas oil stabilizer. what do you recommend?? __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...8/oaktree3.jpg 95 M3<>3.46LSD<> 00 SUZUKI GSX-R 750<>TOO MUCH TO LIST<>

01-26-04, 03:50 PM	#216 (permalink)
Sprung17 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 548 Car 1: '93 Aegean Blue Evolution Exclusive KA7 iTrader: (0)	DV8, so is it a direct replacement for the internals? I am very interested in this and planning to get it and have my mechanic install it for me. What do I need to know when getting this installed? Any custom mounting or work need to be done? Or is it straight forward? Thanks man. You make me proud to be a Legend owner. Please respond back. __________________ Aegean Blue KA7 w/ an Evolution Exclusive body kit Custom crystalized JDM one piece headlight Carbon fiber hood Type II engine 2 1/4 mandrel bent cat back exhaust. Type I Bayou stage II ECU - A'PEXi S-AFC II Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump 17" Enkei CDR9 on Fuzion ZRi Eibach Pro-Kit/Koni Special Struts, front & rear KMS Front Tower Bar Addco Rear Sway Bar Front STS Cross drilled/Slotted rotors Goodridge Steel Braided Brake Lines

01-28-04, 03:56 AM	#219 (permalink)
tnelson Pedobear is watching you Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,653 Car 1: 2002 TL-S, white Car 2: 1992 Corvette iTrader: (3)	he swapped a 6 speed onto his rl type II hybrid. so no, and i think he could do better with a chipped type II 6 speed ecu __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feLqz1udhtY

01-28-04, 12:19 PM	#220 (permalink)
Avarice Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 2,885 Car 1: 2001 VW Jetta 1.8T WE Car 2: 2002 Honda S2000 iTrader: (0)	Looks like I'll be calling PSA to install this baby for me =) __________________ [img] My 1991 Legend (SOLD) http://users.erols.com/annsu/newleg.jpg[/img] Contact me if you need the following: HELM Factory Shop/Electrical Manual Sedan Type-F floor mats Driver Side seat (free) OE + Denso Filters for cheap Throttle Body TL Engine Cover

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01-28-04, 05:28 PM	#221 (permalink)
Sprung17 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 548 Car 1: '93 Aegean Blue Evolution Exclusive KA7 iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I will definately be getting this when I am done with my side job. =) __________________ Aegean Blue KA7 w/ an Evolution Exclusive body kit Custom crystalized JDM one piece headlight Carbon fiber hood Type II engine 2 1/4 mandrel bent cat back exhaust. Type I Bayou stage II ECU - A'PEXi S-AFC II Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump 17" Enkei CDR9 on Fuzion ZRi Eibach Pro-Kit/Koni Special Struts, front & rear KMS Front Tower Bar Addco Rear Sway Bar Front STS Cross drilled/Slotted rotors Goodridge Steel Braided Brake Lines

01-28-04, 07:15 PM	#222 (permalink)
Dv8 Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CA Posts: 4,886 Car 1: 91' 3.5lt Extreme DV8ED Hybrid 6spd Car 2: 03' G35c Blk on Blk Car 3: 92'Yukon/06'Trailer iTrader: (11)	RL block, TYPE II heads, 6spd Tans, 5spd ECU I had both type I and II auto chipped ecus, besides rev limit there were no differences between the two. I actually felt more punch on the chipped type I ecu. Besides a better fuel mapping on the 6spd ecu to take advantage of the 6th gear, i dont think that the 5 or 6 spd ecu's chipped are going to be any different especially when tuned with the apexi safc, not to mention i cant take advantage of the higher revlimit because i shouldnt over rev a 3.5 liter anyway. Why do you think its better Tnelson? TRu Hybrid __________________ AEM EMS Powered. 9 yrs and counting. Results, Where are yours? 12.953@107.865MPH 95 deg. Jun. 07' 3.5 6spd-#55 jet Nitrous 316WHP@5500RPM 345Lb-ft@4100RPM NOS 06-07'N/A 234WHP@5700RPM 229lb-ft@4600RPM 06-07' 13.782@99.135MPH N/A 95 deg. Jun 07' 03' G35c Auto Vortech Supercharged pshhhh 311WHP 274WTQ13.1@102MPH-on the brakes(108MPH) Hand fabbed Go-Kart 18whp 24wtq 8 page spread Honda Tuning 09-06' issue PM or Email only. Respect that! My Legends Website www.2slik4u.com

01-29-04, 01:42 AM	#223 (permalink)
tnelson Pedobear is watching you Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,653 Car 1: 2002 TL-S, white Car 2: 1992 Corvette iTrader: (3)	well, if you look at the type I and type II motors respectively, the only advantages a type II has are: valves, intake manifold, cam, ecu. the ecu it optimized to use these advantages for max power. i dont know if it will give you anymore than 5 or so peak hp, but i think it will be around that. in a business where we try anything to squeeze a few more ponies, i think this is something you could take advantage of. although i do agree with you that you do not need higher revs. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feLqz1udhtY

01-29-04, 04:35 AM	#225 (permalink)
tnelson Pedobear is watching you Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,653 Car 1: 2002 TL-S, white Car 2: 1992 Corvette iTrader: (3)	i was just thinking that the cam could possibly be affected, or not maximized at least, guess it should be fine, seeing that the air fuel curves are similar, the tuning will be the trick. should get quite a bit of power out of that(5-6 hp) __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feLqz1udhtY

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