Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:34 am
im here for ya!
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:23 am
Go buy a 200-300 dollar car to use as a spl machine, a crx or something... It going to suck if you use your current car and I have to come and kill you...
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:34 am
if you combine SQ and SPL, it's still a SQ or SQL system, and not an SPL system.
SQ and SPL don't mix if you're going to compete. SPL targets burping for every bit of energy you can get to the mic, which means tuning to very unmusical frequencies, and having a system that's designed to be the best for a 10 or 15 second burst at one note. Not a good setup for SQ.
This is covered in one of the most recent FAQ section editions though.
SQ and SPL don't mix if you're going to compete. SPL targets burping for every bit of energy you can get to the mic, which means tuning to very unmusical frequencies, and having a system that's designed to be the best for a 10 or 15 second burst at one note. Not a good setup for SQ.
This is covered in one of the most recent FAQ section editions though.
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:29 pm
Welp, no need to worry, not going that route. Engine decided to give up the ghost so I am now in the market for a new engine, 4.6L DOHC V8 to be exact. So to be quite honest, if I am putting in a new engine, I will probably be upgrading the interior as well. Sucks to be me Iguess.
but no spl or sql or whatever. will probably stay sq, but won't be competing any time soon.
but no spl or sql or whatever. will probably stay sq, but won't be competing any time soon.
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:49 pm
Why not a new SQ car? (I know this is abandoning the work you've done thus far, but if you're talking new interior?) A Turbo Beetle just has your name all over it 
Seriously, though, that would be a great SQ car. Just....a beetle
That new Lincoln Zephyr looks like it would be a VERY good SQ car given the shape of the interior.
Seriously, though, that would be a great SQ car. Just....a beetle That new Lincoln Zephyr looks like it would be a VERY good SQ car given the shape of the interior.
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:51 pm
The DOHC engine though? That one's gonna be a PITA to find.
That car already has a lot of miles on it, though, doesn't it? Just wondering from the aspect of the rest of the car. I don't see a lot of sense putting thousands in a car that has 200k+ on it. You've gotta consider your transmission, rear axle, accessories, and other things, after all.
That car already has a lot of miles on it, though, doesn't it? Just wondering from the aspect of the rest of the car. I don't see a lot of sense putting thousands in a car that has 200k+ on it. You've gotta consider your transmission, rear axle, accessories, and other things, after all.
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 9:06 pm
just rebuild your existing motor instead.
by the way, note thread topic. God answered, and smote your car, as a sign of your infidelity to the SQ altar!
by the way, note thread topic. God answered, and smote your car, as a sign of your infidelity to the SQ altar!
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 1:47 am
If you do decide to rebuild, let me know. I know a ton of people in the tulsa / claremore area that do rebuilds. So I am sure I could get you a good deal.
EDIT: A rebuild will be cheaper, and last you longer. IMO its your best bet.
EDIT: A rebuild will be cheaper, and last you longer. IMO its your best bet.
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:10 am
Hehe, Im sure this is something you would rather pay to have done vs doing it yourself...
Not what I would consider a fun or cheap experience...
Not what I would consider a fun or cheap experience...
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:07 am
fun........yes!!
cheap.......no!
you know....the 4.6 is almost exactly 4" wider than a 460 big block......just saying......you know......nothing sounds quite like a big block except for, well....a big block....
but seriously junkyards are littered with those modular motors.....should be easy to find a good runner and swap it in.....since the demise of the pushrod in ford v8's (i miss the pushrod) they have offerered that motor in crown vics, mustangs, trucks, go to auction and get the police interceptor version...
cheap.......no!
you know....the 4.6 is almost exactly 4" wider than a 460 big block......just saying......you know......nothing sounds quite like a big block except for, well....a big block....
but seriously junkyards are littered with those modular motors.....should be easy to find a good runner and swap it in.....since the demise of the pushrod in ford v8's (i miss the pushrod) they have offerered that motor in crown vics, mustangs, trucks, go to auction and get the police interceptor version...