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hem e46 hem kırmızı hemde SW daha ne olucak yaw bu e46 swler çok hırçın duruyor beeee
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ne bu olm hiç rastlamadım böyle birşeye ben,
bilgilendirme istiyorum :)
gabaran bişey var mı demek oluyor bu :D
Twin Engine Echo
Pretty well topping my list of ‘things I didn’t expect to see this week ever’ would have to be this twin engine Toyota Echo.
I’m not currently up to date with what goes in on the Echo world but I have reason to believe that this car doesn’t represent the average Echo owner especially when you consider that the car puts down 503hp at 8.5psi.
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Pretty unsuspecting little car, I bet most people wouldn’t even look in it’s direction
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However upfront there is a 4age Blacktop motor with a gt28rs turbo and 6 speed transmission
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And out back there is a 4age Blacktop motor with a gt28rs turbo and 6 speed transmission…
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The car currently isn’t plated, but it does actually have a firewall which was removed for the shoot
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Last time I ever underestimate an Echo…
Crazy, yet intriguing, is probably the best and easiest way to describe this car, and as the video below proves it actually moves which isn’t something I can say I ever saw the last twin engine car from this neck of the woods do.
Hopefully the owner gets it certified, and plated because it would be cool to catch this car at a couple events.
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THE NEW OLD KID ON THE BLOCK
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I have a sneaking suspicion that it really doesn’t matter what I’m writing right now since none of you are likely to be reading this text. The picture above is sensory overload, plain and simple. I saw it in person and I still don’t believe it, so I’ll give you a few minutes to stare, wipe the drool off your keyboard, save the photo to your hard drive and subsequently upload it to your tumblr… then we can start this article when you’re good and ready.
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I don’t mean to sound cocky, but it’s pretty hard not to like this car. It’s a perfect blend of form and function, with timeless good looks and shiny new power adders. There’s just something about a 911 that stops people in their tracks, car fanatics and regular folks alike. When you add some crazy looking exposed custom turbo setup it’s like the car is forcing itself down your throat, only content when it owns your heart completely.
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But as easy as it is to like this car based solely upon curb appeal, the story behind the car makes it even more charming. To Honda enthusiasts the name ‘Bisi Ezerioha needs no introduction. If I even began to attempt to recall all the records ‘Bisi set, broke or still holds in FWD sport compact drag racing it would likely be enough to complete the rest of the text for this article. He’s built a reputation for doing things differently, things others are afraid of.
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Ironically his boost to fame within the Honda scene came from his ability to break records with his ludicrous NA builds. He went against the grain powering his cars not with the DOHC B- and later K-series engines of his rivals, but rather opting for Hondas simpler, and considerably cheaper, SOHC engines. To add insult to injury, he was using super uncool non-VTEC variants, building them to the extreme and then wiping the floor clean at the drags.
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In more recent years ‘Bisi has begun carving out a second niche for himself in the turbo market, starting with a crazy 700whp 1.6L single-cam Civic shuttle. He has also applied this technology to a partnership with American Honda building vehicles for SEMA, starting with the most powerful CR-Z in the world, which was followed by a 1004whp 2012 Civic Si.
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When he’s not building monster demo cars he’s running his business, aptly named Bisimoto. Although ‘Bisi is capable of performing a wide range of services, one his most popular is dyno tuning. He’s built quite the reputation as a tuner and is one of the foremost experts when it comes to AEM EMS boxes.
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In addition to tuning and engine building services Bisimoto also offer a full line of components including camshafts, cam gears, connecting rods, valve train and more. Undoubtedly their best known product are their long-tube headers, a part that has been proven time and again to have no equal. With an ever growing hunger to explore new avenues for progress ‘Bisi has decided to take all of this technology to a new brand…
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Porsche. And so once again ‘Bisi will attempt to carve out yet another niche for the Bisimoto brand, the only question is how it will be received by the already established and opinionated Porsche crowd. I’ve known ‘Bisi for many years now collaborating on countless stories together and if there’s anything I’ve learned about this man it’s that his work ethic and commitment to greatness is something I’ve seldom seen in others.
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So it is with this car, a 1976 911, that ‘Bisi first dipped his toes into exciting world of Porsche. As he tells me he had many talks with his dyno customers who were more and more frequently tuning for road racing and they began to suggest that ‘Bisi take his expertise over to boxer engines from Stuttgart. He admits always having loved the shape of 930s, so he eventually purchased this car and completely stripped it down.
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Next all of the planned modifications were tediously jotted down and some initial goals were set. Quickly realized was that fact that in order to reliably obtain the kind of power he was looking for and maintain drive ablility, the air cooled flat six that came with the car wasn’t going to cut it. With the help of some friends he was able to source a reasonably priced 996 engine and then he “did what I always do” ‘Bisi tells me “and swapped it.”
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Along with the new power plant a 997 6-speed gearbox was sourced and bolted to the 3.4L. These updates alone would be enough to turn the featherweight ’76 into a pretty impressive performer. Needless to say for a man who has built a name for creating the insane, a simple engine swap wasn’t going to be enough.
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He knew he wanted to build some serious power via a pair of turbochargers, but in order to get there reliably there was work to be done inside the engine first. Doing what he does best, ‘Bisi stripped down the engine, examined the components, developed new custom parts and rebuilt it with surgical precision.
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While stuffing a motor full of radical new internals is important to engine longevity, there was more than just the rebuild required for this conversion. In the front ‘Bisi has built a custom radiator setup with ducting from the front bumper feeding air to a shroud which then forces the charge through the radiator where it then cools the core before being expelled under the car.
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With the important stuff attended to ‘Bisi could then get on the fun part, mounting and plumbing the Turbonetics turbochargers. I ** told that this is actually the third development configuration with the smallest turbos of the lot, but produces the most usable power. The initial setup called upon two significantly larger snails to bring power up around the 1400 mark, but the lag was unbearable. To solve this the turbos were reduced to 61mm units which, at around 11psi, make a “modest” but very usable 648whp.
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While the shiny turbochargers gleaming through the void in the rear bumper steal the show, they are but a single piece of the puzzle. To keep the engine happy under all boost conditions the car also utilizes a Turbonetics Godzilla blow-off valve and a pair of RG-45 wastegates which dump just below the exhaust, giving the car a uniquely staggered quad exhaust look.
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As one might imagine, supplying the fuel demand of such an engine is also quite a serious job. A Holly Dominator pump extracts fuel from the custom built aluminum fuel cell and pushes it through stainless lines past a series of Kinsler filters before reaching the fuel rails where it is pressurized and sent through custom Bisimoto 1000cc injectors. The fuel setup, like the rest of the car, is meticulous.
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Surrounded on all sides by fuel lines is a lone AEM boost solenoid, which feeds signals directly to the AEM EMS computer.
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This little black box controls a myriad of parameters, each of which have been custom defined by ‘Bisi himself. This is, as far as I know, the first time anyone has operated a Porsche with one of these computers. With the EMS and ‘Bisi’s familiarity with it comes almost unlimited possibility.
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From what I could tell the computer, although fully customizable, was designed for a Honda V6 so it should come as no surprise that ‘Bisi has enlisted the help of Honda wiring guru Ryan Basseri to create a bespoke harness for this Porsche. Virtually the entire car, from the front-mounted multiplex which replaces the fuse box to the engine-mounted sensors in the rear, has been rewired from scratch.
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To take full advantage of the ECU’s capabilities an AEM throttle-by-wire system has also been installed. This enables ‘Bisi to create different throttle curves, for example one for economy, one for spirited drives and a full on track tune. He can also use this piece of technology to create smooth traction control settings.
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To adjust traction control ‘Bisi has mounted this piece of fighter jet surplus to the dashboard. The pitch angle dial now controls the TC gain.
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Sitting just a few binnacles over is an AEM digital gauge which has cleverly found its way inside the factory bezel for a stealth look. From here the driver can see virtually any parameter that the ECU monitors at the push of a button. Immediately adjacent to this is a custom VDO Bisimoto tachometer, unquestionably less complex but equally as important to the drive.
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Other Bisimoto branded items include a pair of racing bucket seats which keep the driver and passenger firmly planted inside the perimeter of the Steen Chassis NASA spec rollcage.
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Outside the car is sporting a set of Eins Gramm wheels, another Bisimoto original. Eighteen inches in diameter and eleven inches wide up front, thirteen out back, these wheels are the perfect match to the aesthetic of the exterior. They are wide enough to evoke a sense of performance but still fit inside the fender arches in a tidy manner.
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Somehow ‘Bisi has figured out a way to create a car that is subtle and aggressive in equal parts. A custom Bisimoto spec front bumper, rocker panels and rear bumper have been attached to the body via quarter-turn fasteners. The paint is a hue called Bisimoto Electric blue and is the trademark of Ezerioha’s builds.
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Keeping the rear end planted is a massive carbon fiber spoiler that track day Porsche enthusiasts lovingly call “the banana wing”. In addition to the louvers which aid the intercooler, the uprights also feature inlets which create a ram-air intake effectively channeling air moving across the top of the rear fenders into the engine compartment where it can be consumed by the turbos.
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Ironically ‘Bisi admits that aesthetics are his weakest area in terms of car building, but how could you not like this? Letting the performance speak for itself, both metaphorically and in this case visually, has become the aesthetic.
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It’s one that is quite flattering, wouldn’t you agree? I have no doubt that this monster will be very difficult for the Porsche world to ignore and it’s only a matter of time before Bisimoto converts an entirely new group of car enthusiasts into believers.
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With two more crazy demo Porsches on the way with another personal 911 waiting in the wings you can rest assured this won’t be the last monster flat six we see from Bisimoto. I wish ‘Bisi, one of the hardest working and nicest, not to mention well spoken, men I have ever met nothing but luck. I’ll be anxiously waiting to see what he does next.
Bisimoto 1976 Porsche 911
ENGINE
Bisimoto built 3.4L M96 engine; Bisimoto steel rods, heat shielding intake gasket, drive-by-wire 82mm throttle body, custom headwork, custom aluminum fuel cell; Bisimoto spec 1000cc high impedance injectors; Bisimoto web level 2.4 camshafts; Arias 9:1 forged pistons with ceramic coated tops and moly coated skirts; high output smart ignition coils; K&N oil filter; NGK Iridium spark plugs; Purol lubricants (10w-40 engine); custom Bisimoto JNF exhaust manifold; custom Turbonetics 61mm billet turbochargers (x2), Godzilla blow-off valve, RG-45 wastegates (x2); Burns Stainless exhaust piping and hardware; custom Spearco air-to-air intercooler; Driftmotion 2.5” aluminum piping; Golden Eagle sleeved engine cases; custom Bisimoto-spec intake manifold; Griffin dual-pass radiator with shroud; Supertech stainless steel intake and Inconel exhaust valves; Vibrant Vanjen clamps and stainless hardware; Holley dominator billet fuel pump; Kinsler fuel rail, 100 and 25 micron fuel filters; G&J braided fuel and oil lines; ARP head studs; RSR engine mounts; VP Racing 100 octane unleaded fuel
ENGINE MANAGEMENT / ELECTRONICS
AEM Series 2 EMS with custom drive by wire control, AEM 5 bar MAP sensor, oil pressure sensor, electronic boost control solenoid
DRIVELINE
997 six speed gearbox; Bisimoto-spec Action 2MS Clutch
SUSPENSION / CHASSIS
Steen NASA spec Chromoly roll cage; Bisimoto-Eibach full coilover suspension
BRAKES
Custom 996 derived brake kit
WHEELS / TIRES
Grand Prix white Eins Gramm aluminum wheels 18×11 (F), 18×13 (rear); Falken Azenis RT-615K tires 265/35R-18 (F), 315/30R-18 (R)
CABIN
Bisimotowerks racing seats, 11,000 rpm tachometer with shift light, fighter special gauge fit control box; Odyssey ER35MJ dry cell battery; Rywire mil-spec harness with low resistance bulkheads; Rueda interior paint; Rennline foot plates, steering release, batter box; Prototipo steering wheel; RS door panels; Porsche 997 shift knob
BODY
Bisimoto Electric Blue paint; Type 2 graphics stickers; Bisimoto splitter infused front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, GT-X trunk wing; Dzus fasteners; Carbon Creations GT concept 1 top wing
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- Sean
çığlık atmak istiyorum, arkadan görünüşü beni benden aldı :D
Vihn Le’s Supercharged Pontiac Firebird
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One of the most enjoyable aspects of my trips to Road Atlanta is the opportunity to see other enthusiasts’ cars that otherwise would never fall into my circle of interest. There is almost always some vintage European car to discover, adorned with decals or medallions of historical significance, or a luxury SUV that has broken free of its usual suburban entrapment, having been outfitted with huge mud tires, a wench, and snorkel (and there’s almost nothing cooler than an off-the-lot GX460 with a snorkel, I assure you). The reminder that the automotive scene is so much larger than yourself, and what your friends think is important is both humbling and refreshing. And so, when I caught a glance of Vinh Le’s Firebird driving past the stands to find a parking spot amongst the sea of Nissans and RWD Toyotas, I knew I had an opportunity for a great story.
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Growing up in the Deep South, I ** certainly no stranger to the Firebird. Between the Pontiac and it’s F-body cousin, the Camaro, the GM muscle car has a fan base that needs no introduction, and has held America’s affection for the better part of 45 years. The usual jokes aside, the Firebird Trans-**, as equipped with GM’s small-block V8, is all-American performance machine and remains in enthusiast’s minds as several companies offer conversions of Chevrolet’s Camaro to the now defunct Pontiac aesthetic. All that said, the paths of the traditional domestic enthusiast and traditional import enthusiast are two that rarely intersect; yet, Vinh has crafted this car into something more than a strictly American influenced machine. He contends, “… it didn’t come as a surprise that muscle car purists would frown upon what I’ve done to it. From their perspective, if it doesn’t sit on Torq Thrusts with meaty tires or have a raked stance, then it isn’t a muscle car.” The Japanese designed JP Vizage aero package and lowered stance make for a car that is undoubtedly inspired by the Pro-Touring domestic movement, but with subtle flavors from across the sea. Those gorgeous HRE wheels complete the look, one that Vinh contends mixes elements of ALMS and Formula Drift styles.
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This Firebird isn’t Vinh’s first attempt at an F-Body car. He admits, “The first one was a little over the top. I wasted a lot of time and resources experimenting with different combinations of parts. With this build, I wanted to take a simple, focused approach with the lessons I learned from the first one.” That second chance, however, came rather unexpectedly. “About two years ago, I almost died when two cars t-boned me. I was in a ’99 Z28 [Camaro] at the time. I was scared to drive afterwards.” Vinh continues, ” I bought the Firebird a few months later because I wanted to overcome my fears. I took the shift knob out of the Camaro and placed it in the Firebird…” This Firebird serves as an embodiment of the classic phoenix metaphor, representing not only a second chance at modifying an overlooked platform, but more importantly, a second chance at life.
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Jun 15, 2012 By Andy Carter8 Comments
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my trips to Road Atlanta is the opportunity to see other enthusiasts’ cars that otherwise would never fall into my circle of interest. There is almost always some vintage European car to discover, adorned with decals or medallions of historical significance, or a luxury SUV that has broken free of its usual suburban entrapment, having been outfitted with huge mud tires, a wench, and snorkel (and there’s almost nothing cooler than an off-the-lot GX460 with a snorkel, I assure you). The reminder that the automotive scene is so much larger than yourself, and what your friends think is important is both humbling and refreshing. And so, when I caught a glance of Vinh Le’s Firebird driving past the stands to find a parking spot amongst the sea of Nissans and RWD Toyotas, I knew I had an opportunity for a great story.
Growing up in the Deep South, I ** certainly no stranger to the Firebird. Between the Pontiac and it’s F-body cousin, the Camaro, the GM muscle car has a fan base that needs no introduction, and has held America’s affection for the better part of 45 years. The usual jokes aside, the Firebird Trans-**, as equipped with GM’s small-block V8, is all-American performance machine and remains in enthusiast’s minds as several companies offer conversions of Chevrolet’s Camaro to the now defunct Pontiac aesthetic. All that said, the paths of the traditional domestic enthusiast and traditional import enthusiast are two that rarely intersect; yet, Vinh has crafted this car into something more than a strictly American influenced machine. He contends, “… it didn’t come as a surprise that muscle car purists would frown upon what I’ve done to it. From their perspective, if it doesn’t sit on Torq Thrusts with meaty tires or have a raked stance, then it isn’t a muscle car.” The Japanese designed JP Vizage aero package and lowered stance make for a car that is undoubtedly inspired by the Pro-Touring domestic movement, but with subtle flavors from across the sea. Those gorgeous HRE wheels complete the look, one that Vinh contends mixes elements of ALMS and Formula Drift styles.
This Firebird isn’t Vinh’s first attempt at an F-Body car. He admits, “The first one was a little over the top. I wasted a lot of time and resources experimenting with different combinations of parts. With this build, I wanted to take a simple, focused approach with the lessons I learned from the first one.” That second chance, however, came rather unexpectedly. “About two years ago, I almost died when two cars t-boned me. I was in a ’99 Z28 [Camaro] at the time. I was scared to drive afterwards.” Vinh continues, ” I bought the Firebird a few months later because I wanted to overcome my fears. I took the shift knob out of the Camaro and placed it in the Firebird…” This Firebird serves as an embodiment of the classic phoenix metaphor, representing not only a second chance at modifying an overlooked platform, but more importantly, a second chance at life.
I honestly had no idea as I watched this car drive by at Formula Drift that it would be anything more than a great set of wheels and an interesting body kit. Too often I’m presented with cars that are simply a sum of credit card bills; and not that those cars aren’t fun to look at, but they are never more than the sum of their parts list. And this preface is not to say that Vihn Le hasn’t amassed a large collection of top shelf modifications. One would be remiss to find an area of this car that hasn’t been addressed in some way, but there is a human story here that’s more important and arguably more impressive. Even with Japanese aero and stretched tires, this car cannot escape its American heritage. The Pontiac Firebird encapsulates those ideals that are so deeply rooted in our ethos: that frontier spirit to push ever forward in the wilderness, that melting pot of cultural influence, and most importantly, second chances.
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