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hapisok · 01-09-2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnZ

Is the Trifecta tune already able to tune for this mod?

trifecta can tune...not sure if its required yet. i've got my E85 data log being looked at right now by vince.

the original tune i installed/ran with was my gas tune...still waiting to do a data log and have him check that as well. but so far...a tune is NOT required.

Ventmaster · 01-09-2012, 02:52 PM

Well my Mace arrived today (1"). Looks like it was mailed 12/21/11.
Longer bolts (just 5, right?), and gasket maker incl.

Was hoping to paint the IM while its off, but with all the coats and curing req. by the high temp paint, it would take 2-3 days. I might just check the cost at the local powdercoater.

Now I just a need a day off while the wife is working to keep her out of my hair-

Mach · 01-09-2012, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Well my Mace arrived today (1"). Looks like it was mailed 12/21/11.
Longer bolts (just 5, right?), and gasket maker incl.

Was hoping to paint the IM while its off, but with all the coats and curing req. by the high temp paint, it would take 2-3 days. I might just check the cost at the local powdercoater.

Now I just a need a day off while the wife is working to keep her out of my hair-

Great News! But 2 1/2 weeks Ouch! Must of gone by boat. Keep us posted!

bmorecam · 01-09-2012, 03:47 PM

No tune is required for the insulator. Only time a tune is required is if the mod skews the current tune. The insulator does not affect anything but give you more torque

About 2 weeks sound about right from Australia via air mail.

Ventmaster, it's much easier if you use another factory gasket instead of the gasket maker. The gasket maker can get pretty messy and require time to cure.

BigJake707 · 01-09-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hapisok

Why wait?

Because the dyno graph posted shows absurd loss of power at high rpm?

hapisok · 01-09-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Well my Mace arrived today (1"). Looks like it was mailed 12/21/11.
Longer bolts (just 5, right?), and gasket maker incl.

Was hoping to paint the IM while its off, but with all the coats and curing req. by the high temp paint, it would take 2-3 days. I might just check the cost at the local powdercoater.

Now I just a need a day off while the wife is working to keep her out of my hair-

yeah, should only need 5 bolts (supplied) as you'll be reusing one of the OEM bolts...did it come with a "how to"?

bmorecam · 01-09-2012, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJake707

Because the dyno graph posted shows absurd loss of power at high rpm?

There is no high rpm loss. The dyno graph shown on hapisok show what look like a big drop is because of two different rpm variance from two different day put together. Also, dyno dynamic current dyno work a little different than your traditional dynojet. I've done runs on our dynojet for mace with zero loss anywhere in the powerband

hapisok · 01-09-2012, 04:10 PM

as soon as i hear back from vince i'll be back on the dyno with a comparison on E85...hopefully this will clear up the confusion.

JohnZ · 01-09-2012, 04:27 PM

I was wondering if tune could get even more performance out of the insulator.

bmorecam · 01-09-2012, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnZ

I was wondering if tune could get even more performance out of the insulator.

nope..unfortunately...

Aaron, your latest e85 dyno with the insulator should look awesome.

Ventmaster · 01-09-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorecam

No tune is required for the insulator. Only time a tune is required is if the mod skews the current tune. The insulator does not affect anything but give you more torque

About 2 weeks sound about right from Australia via air mail.

Ventmaster, it's much easier if you use another factory gasket instead of the gasket maker. The gasket maker can get pretty messy and require time to cure.

Thanks for that tip! Do you mean 2 gaskets, one between the IM and insulator and a second below the insulator?

Thanks again-

Ventmaster · 01-09-2012, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hapisok

yeah, should only need 5 bolts (supplied) as you'll be reusing one of the OEM bolts...did it come with a "how to"?

No "how-to" incl. Any other input, tips , suggestions would be very welcomed.
I do have a copy of the GM how-to posted earlier by Bmore and printed off MACE'S instructions for install "to suit the Holden VZ-VE".

Blade · 01-09-2012, 05:15 PM

The only comparison I care about is if width makes a difference.

Ventmaster · 01-09-2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorecam

No tune is required for the insulator. Only time a tune is required is if the mod skews the current tune. The insulator does not affect anything but give you more torque

About 2 weeks sound about right from Australia via air mail.

Ventmaster, it's much easier if you use another factory gasket instead of the gasket maker. The gasket maker can get pretty messy and require time to cure.

O.K. You're saying re-use the orig. and get 1 new. Correct?
Do you happen to have a part #? My Chev dealer is saying that gasket is only available as a kit. Thanks!

01-09-2012, 04:10 PM	#190
hapisok crazier than a coconut Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: virginia Posts: 1,547	as soon as i hear back from vince i'll be back on the dyno with a comparison on E85...hopefully this will clear up the confusion. __________________

01-09-2012, 04:27 PM	#191
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	I was wondering if tune could get even more performance out of the insulator. __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

01-09-2012, 05:15 PM	#195
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	The only comparison I care about is if width makes a difference. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

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Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,024	Well my Mace arrived today (1"). Looks like it was mailed 12/21/11. Longer bolts (just 5, right?), and gasket maker incl. Was hoping to paint the IM while its off, but with all the coats and curing req. by the high temp paint, it would take 2-3 days. I might just check the cost at the local powdercoater. Now I just a need a day off while the wife is working to keep her out of my hair-

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bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	No tune is required for the insulator. Only time a tune is required is if the mod skews the current tune. The insulator does not affect anything but give you more torque About 2 weeks sound about right from Australia via air mail. Ventmaster, it's much easier if you use another factory gasket instead of the gasket maker. The gasket maker can get pretty messy and require time to cure.