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by peregrine
Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: long time
Replies: 2
Views: 3412

GRNDSM wrote:Nice!

What ever happened to your Colt project?
it got totalled back in 07.
by peregrine
Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: long time
Replies: 2
Views: 3412

long time

nice to see this site still up. ive moved on to the LS world and i built an LS fox coupe (like everybody and their mother these days). stayed with the turbo though. gotta have my turbos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxpOW5cJ ... tA&index=1
by peregrine
Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: herro.
Replies: 27
Views: 14450

Considering the Frankenstein creations the people of this site are inherently interested in, I can't see where anyone that really likes engineering and building could possibly badmouth a world class engineering feat like the new C6....

Something else is going on here that has nothing to do with a ...
by peregrine
Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: herro.
Replies: 27
Views: 14450

well i said fuck it and went ahead and bought a mercedes for my wife. i can hold off on the vette for a couple of years.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/hairynuts32/DSC00214.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/hairynuts32/DSC00215.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287 ...
by peregrine
Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: General
Topic: herro.
Replies: 27
Views: 14450

i dont hate vettes , more of a strong dislike. i have issues with the type of indaviduals who purchase them and place them on some some sort of pedestal. face it , they are just like every other performance car out there just made of fiberglass. im not fighting with you cheif just keeping amused ...
by peregrine
Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: herro.
Replies: 27
Views: 14450

your correct im a dick bagel im hurt now. but wait im not the one with the baby cock that is buying a vette. so i guess it could be worse i could be you. side note its not my mom but you might want to keep tabs on your wifes other checking account :wink:

what i really dont understand is why your ...
by peregrine
Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: herro.
Replies: 27
Views: 14450

oohhh nooo's cats out of the bag! i guess you never drove a vette either same rattle box pile of shit as a mustang only mustang is cheaper. either way good luck with what you buy. seriously, its quite obvious youve never driven or even ridden in a c6 vette. they are by far the best vette ever made ...
by peregrine
Sun Oct 11, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: herro.
Replies: 27
Views: 14450

oohhh nooo's cats out of the bag! i guess you never drove a vette either same rattle box pile of shit as a mustang only mustang is cheaper. either way good luck with what you buy. seriously, its quite obvious youve never driven or even ridden in a c6 vette. they are by far the best vette ever made ...
by peregrine
Fri Oct 09, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: General
Topic: herro.
Replies: 27
Views: 14450

guys who buy vettes have small cocks and i hope for your sake you dont fall into that catagory. id go with the bimmer if i was forced to buy either. or a 03 cobra :twisted: sounds like youve dated too many guys with vettes :wink: 335i's are limited to about 450 rwhp so i dont know if thats what i ...
by peregrine
Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: herro.
Replies: 27
Views: 14450

screemin eagle wrote:hey hey ,mine runs and drives. yeah whats next can we tempt you back?
ahh my financial situation has changed quite a bit for the better. im thinking of buying a c6 vette or 335i BMW next year. id love to build another rwd dsm thingie but its just too much work :lol: :lol: :lol:
by peregrine
Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: General
Topic: herro.
Replies: 27
Views: 14450

shroder15 wrote:Kinda random...but thanks! What project are you looking to get into now?
look at my join date then look at yours. i havent posted here seriously in 2 years :wink:
by peregrine
Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: herro.
Replies: 27
Views: 14450

herro.

sup peeps. long time no sprechen. sold the chevelle so im carless for now. so many people here with projects but hardly any running :lol: :lol: stick with it. itll happen.
by peregrine
Fri May 08, 2009 12:13 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: bellhousing development for T-56 trans
Replies: 316
Views: 306549

oldcolt75 wrote:that or he will just put it into that dart he just bought
thats a joke right?
by peregrine
Thu May 07, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: bellhousing development for T-56 trans
Replies: 316
Views: 306549

bill, i may be back in the game with a new colt here very soon. i was thinking of going auto again but you know what? your shit is so good i HAVE to go stick this time around :lol: my question is this, i dont want to go t56 because i dont want the shifter so far back so will the 6 speed bellhousing ...
by peregrine
Thu May 07, 2009 7:52 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: bellhousing development for T-56 trans
Replies: 316
Views: 306549

bill, i may be back in the game with a new colt here very soon. i was thinking of going auto again but you know what? your shit is so good i HAVE to go stick this time around :lol: my question is this, i dont want to go t56 because i dont want the shifter so far back so will the 6 speed bellhousing ...
by peregrine
Thu May 07, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: 1975 DODGE COLT GT FOR SALE
Replies: 5
Views: 5773

ian you never called me. whats up? dont get cold feet bro :lol:
by peregrine
Wed May 06, 2009 12:50 am
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: 1975 DODGE COLT GT FOR SALE
Replies: 5
Views: 5773

lets just say i know what needs to be done to make shit safe :wink: i miss my colt every day. like seriously, EVERY DAY. it was so unique and i built it with my own two hands. this car would be much milder. like a 16g stock motor mild :lol:
by peregrine
Tue May 05, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: 1975 DODGE COLT GT FOR SALE
Replies: 5
Views: 5773

ian what kind of shape is the body in? any cancer? im coming back to ventura on june 4th so i can check it in person at that point. start getting me some pictures dude.
by peregrine
Tue May 05, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: 1975 DODGE COLT GT FOR SALE
Replies: 5
Views: 5773

oh shit. i might be interested dude. let me check out your build thread.
by peregrine
Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:41 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: 4g63 mustang
Replies: 47
Views: 43753

ugh update this shit so i have something to keep me going.
by peregrine
Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:41 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: bellhousing development for T-56 trans
Replies: 316
Views: 306549

I am done with the T 56 basic pattern, but I just keep sanding and adjusting it. I gotta get two more GM adaptors out too

I got a hold of a local machine shop to help me with the daily orders , but I have to draw everything in detail to have them machine out my castings i found a 4 banger 88 ...
by peregrine
Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:27 am
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: FS 1976 colt 4 speed $3500.00
Replies: 4
Views: 3297

oldcolt75 wrote:here is you chance to get back to colts peregrine
ill never build another colt. if you guys only understood how dangerous a 95" wheelbase is with these motors you wouldnt either.
by peregrine
Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: bellhousing development for T-56 trans
Replies: 316
Views: 306549

oh man, shearer is on this board now? were movin up in the world :lol:
by peregrine
Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: FS 1976 colt 4 speed $3500.00
Replies: 4
Views: 3297

el oh el. wow. $3500 for a $300 car is stupid. especially in this market.
by peregrine
Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: bellhousing development for T-56 trans
Replies: 316
Views: 306549

looking good bill. been waiting a LONG time for this. ive pretty much made my mind up that im gonna 4G a notch fox with a 6 speed for a sick streetcar. just waiting on you. no pressure though :lol:
by peregrine
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:10 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: 4g63 mustang
Replies: 47
Views: 43753

greenghost wrote:My gm trans bracket from skinny kid race cars will be here friday so I will be mocking the motor up this weekend.
you mean the crossmember?
by peregrine
Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: what would pressurise the cooling system?
Replies: 22
Views: 7225

you got a cracked block. magnaflux FTW.
by peregrine
Thu Dec 25, 2008 5:12 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: 4g63 mustang
Replies: 47
Views: 43753

im thinking about doing this as well. i would only do it if i could find a decent notch shell though. i hate hatches. the chevelle is pretty much done except for paint so i got nothing to fuck around with :lol:
by peregrine
Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:15 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: so can I run 4g63 stock camg ears with a 64?
Replies: 18
Views: 10441

DONT SPEND THE $35 IT WILL COST YOU TO GET THE RIGHT ONES!!!! thats too much money :lol:
by peregrine
Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:12 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: how cool would this be?
Replies: 13
Views: 10939

sticking a 4G in ANYTHING is a good idea. just my $.02 :wink: if you can get a light RWD car with a 4g in it and a decent size tire your gonna have a fucking blast. trust me :lol:
by peregrine
Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: TURBO SIZING for us noobys..
Replies: 12
Views: 7364

mattmartindrift wrote:haha, you and I race in different worlds.


I think a GT35R would be a great low-boost turbo for a road-race-style application.
:lol: yeah when i think racing its always drag. a gt 35 would run out of steam quick even on a 4.6.
by peregrine
Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: General
Topic: TURBO SIZING for us noobys..
Replies: 12
Views: 7364

HELL YEAH!! GIT R DONE!!

Not to jack myown thread but would you guys think that an Eclipse turbo for each bank of a cheby 327 oldschool be too quick to spool for just street driving?
I've always wanted to build a 327 or a 300 (bored out 283) for thier high revs, and since I have a couple of ...
by peregrine
Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: TURBO SIZING for us noobys..
Replies: 12
Views: 7364

i think twin 20gs would be the minimum size on a small block. might be able to get away with 16gs but not 14bs.
by peregrine
Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: wtb rwd water pump to heater cor line
Replies: 5
Views: 4436

oldcolt75 wrote:it cost me $36 im just in aww .. hell the water pump only cost $20 to my door
thus the moniker "satan" from way back :lol:
by peregrine
Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:14 am
Forum: General
Topic: TURBO SIZING for us noobys..
Replies: 12
Views: 7364

just get a gt35r for 800 wheel horsepower :D
by peregrine
Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: GT35R discussion
Replies: 37
Views: 28940

umm no. you brought the drama so now you gotta back it up. youve been asked if you saw or read it and your answer was less than lackluster. like matt said dynos can be decieveing so until the fuckin thing runs low 9s on boost alone itll be up in the air.
by peregrine
Sat Sep 27, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: GT35R discussion
Replies: 37
Views: 28940



think about it, if a car is making say 1500hp with a GT35R and the rest is made up using nos, then once past the 35R's efficiency the turbines "should" disintegrate... right???

a GT35R is efficient up to 42psi, if you cant get 800whp with 42psi then there is something wrong with your tuner or ...
by peregrine
Sat Sep 27, 2008 1:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: GT35R discussion
Replies: 37
Views: 28940

I'd venture to say you can't really consider cams the same thing as n2o. n2o is a power adder, like a turbo or supercharger. Cams just help to maximize the efficiency of said power adder.


Correct.

N2O, or any oxidizer for that matter, force oxygen, more than the engine could pull by itself ...
by peregrine
Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:23 am
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: 4G63 Powered TR7 project
Replies: 51
Views: 57435

are you gonna go rock crawlin? :lol: :lol: i know, i know itll sit lower with the motor and stuff back in just havin fun.
by peregrine
Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: General
Topic: GT35R discussion
Replies: 37
Views: 28940

I know the 35r is only good to about 650hp then its no very iffecent.. Im getting the turbo for a really good price... When time comes I was going to put a 4076 or a 42r..... but for the time being im going to use the 35r.
Kevin
not sure where you got that info from mate but the GT35R is good for ...
by peregrine
Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: whats needed for swap?
Replies: 2
Views: 2042

holy shit is the search button broken again?
by peregrine
Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:26 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: 4G63 Powered TR7 project
Replies: 51
Views: 57435

I have seen Bruce go above and beoynd what most people would consider reasonable, in the process loosing thousands of $$$, in order to make good on his deals.

At times, I have told him that he was crazy for doing it...

So it is surprises me to hear you say this. I have tried searching for your ...
by peregrine
Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: 4G63 Powered TR7 project
Replies: 51
Views: 57435

Oh, I know you are just busting my balls. :lol:

BTW, this was my other distraction this summer:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/x3a0ss

I finally got to run 9's, all those years after selling the Green Machine. For those who are not familiar with this car, it belongs to Bruce Kwartler, I tune it ...
by peregrine
Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:57 am
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: 4G63 Powered TR7 project
Replies: 51
Views: 57435

GRNDSM wrote:No... but I would like to stay true to my racing background ;).

Anyway, I do not like them, so you will not find me building one any time soon :lol: .
:lol: im just bustin your balls. whatever you build it will be fast. so hurry the fuck up and get this beast done :D
by peregrine
Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: 4G63 Powered TR7 project
Replies: 51
Views: 57435

GRNDSM wrote:
peregrine wrote:try using a 2.4 in a relatively bulletproof RWD drivetrain leon. youll change your mind :wink: :lol:
If this was true, why do most (all?) RWD race DSMs are running 2.0's? ;)
so your tr7 is a race car now?
by peregrine
Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:32 am
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: 4G63 Powered TR7 project
Replies: 51
Views: 57435

Sorry man, I can't stand 2.4L engines... They are good if you like (and can handle) high torque at lower RPMs, but I prefer to rev my engines high ;).

And 2.0's relatively low torque is a drivetrain saver!

So no 2.4 for me :) try using a 2.4 in a relatively bulletproof RWD drivetrain leon. youll ...
by peregrine
Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: turbo install
Replies: 13
Views: 8047

lol just make an externally gated o2 housing and save yourselves all the troubles of internal gate shit.
by peregrine
Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: rwd conversion need help
Replies: 3
Views: 3439

http://www.3sx.com/store/comersus_viewI ... oduct=1003

done and done. good luck.
by peregrine
Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: vid of the chevelle.
Replies: 1
Views: 2328

nah he lost by a car. :D
by peregrine
Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: 71-73 colt stuff.
Replies: 4
Views: 2360

bye any chance, do you have a diary or a work book you kept for all the research and parts you bought for the engine in that car? i have sort of an online diary with pics bill. its over at dsmtuners. thread is called "my new toy". i reread it recently and i didnt realize how much of a dork i made ...

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