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by Pete Gossett
Wed May 26, 2004 5:42 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Remapping ECU
Replies: 7
Views: 1088

Looking at the Aveo's 1.6l with it's 6500rpm redline, it seems like a 1.6L-dohc engine should easily be able to rev to 7000-7500rpm w/o any mechanical difficulties. I would think that by remapping the ecu to raise the redline, you should be able to gain some more HP at the upper end of the rpm range...
by Pete Gossett
Wed May 19, 2004 6:34 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: psi boost system
Replies: 17
Views: 2844

Propane?
by Pete Gossett
Wed May 19, 2004 3:47 pm
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: Aveo adjustable struts?
Replies: 4
Views: 842

Well, I think I'm going to look into converting shocks/struts from other cars for use on the Kalos/Aveo - but I don't have one yet.

Would anyone be willing to take some measurements of their Kalos/Aveo suspension for me?
by Pete Gossett
Wed May 19, 2004 2:23 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: psi boost system
Replies: 17
Views: 2844

The only forced-induction system that I know of, which isn't presently being implemented by *anyone*(AFIK), is a small gas-turbine/turbojet engine used as a constant compressor for the intake. I know some drag racers of the 1960's experimented with them, and there seems to be a growing popularity of...
by Pete Gossett
Tue May 18, 2004 5:55 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: small knock!!
Replies: 7
Views: 944

A tip to help locate the sound, is to take a long screwdriver - holding the handle against your ear - then place the tip against the area the sound is coming from. If you move the tip around, you can pinpoint where the sound is originating. To help cure noisy hydraulic lifters, you could try a quart...
by Pete Gossett
Mon May 17, 2004 12:53 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: 1.6L Designed by Lotus Engineering
Replies: 11
Views: 1874

Here's some Megasquirt links. They're also working on an ignition system called Megajolt.

For anyone looking into aftermarket engine control like Halltech, etc. The Megasquirt is a farmore affordable alternative.


www.bgsoflex.com/megasquirt.html

http://www.megasquirt.info/index.html
by Pete Gossett
Mon May 17, 2004 3:01 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: 1.6L Designed by Lotus Engineering
Replies: 11
Views: 1874

Sorry for taking this off-topic, but are you familiar with the Megasquirt? It's an open-source engine management system, that you can buy the kit & assemble, or get pre-assembled; then adapt to nearly any engine. I don't have any personal experience with it, but everything I've read gives it great r...
by Pete Gossett
Tue May 11, 2004 3:49 pm
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: Aveo adjustable struts?
Replies: 4
Views: 842

Thanks. :)

I tried searching for the Kalos, too. But didn't find anything. I guess I'll just wait & see.
by Pete Gossett
Mon May 10, 2004 5:00 pm
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: Aveo adjustable struts?
Replies: 4
Views: 842

Aveo adjustable struts?

I've been looking into buying an Aveo - but only if I can find some aftermarket suspension components that would be good enough for autocross competiton. I've searched & read thru many threads on here about the similarities/differences between the many GM-family models. But does anyone offer a Koni,...