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Solara
performance improvements realized an output rise
from 145 to 209.
The project started with an enquiry to swap out the
engine & transmission to upgrade to a six cylinder/manual transmission.
Following discussion & research by Steve, the
final upgrade plan to install a Turbonetics turbo kit
achieved the desired result of 200+.
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Supra
Final tune & Dyno run
prior to moving the car to the paint shop. Power output reached 556 & there
is still plenty of revs & boost for a final push to higher levels when it
returns to the shop.
The sound is phenomenal & the power rise
exceptional – this is going to be a car to be seen & HEARD.
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SccA Dyno day – 4/5/08
The annual SCCA (Sports Car Club of
Greeted
by a strange yellow ball in the
A mix of
track racers & AutoX sprinters made their way to
the shop to get their prized possession measured in terms of performance.
Mini Cooper S – Miatas –
Chevy Corvettes – Fiat X19 – Acuras – Civics – Open wheeler Citation 905F
Outputs
rose from the baby Suzuki’s (72) to the monster Corvette at (417)
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Colletti Motorsports are now an official dealer for
Tein performance parts
A free 2008 catalogue
is available from the shop. If you cant visit, for the cost of a stamp addressed
envelope ( cents stamp), we will post
one to you.
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Colletti Motorsports was invited to the ground
breaking ceremony of
this exciting venture. Situated off exit 62 of I71 & close to the
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BMW 2002ti
Work continues on this old lady – new fenders &
chrome bumpers are transforming the car’s silhouette into the image of a
European racer of the 70’s. A planned journey to the paint shop is due next
then engine & transmission install brings it closer to its first road run
for ten years.
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Honda Accord Upgrade
A new project to increase the performance, handling
& looks of this well kept Accord. Tein shocks have
been installed, power
improvements via a Megan racing header & AEM cold air intake. Following the customer’s requested
improvements to the wheels brake calipers & rotors, the car will go onto
the Dyno for tuning & return to the owner .
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Race Season
Has started with a visit to Nelson Ledges & the
No: 19 Acura for a shakedown prior to the race season
proper. The SccA held a drivers training session for
new drivers & Steve imparted his considerable knowledge to the new
recruits.
Race car telemetry was installed & the output
from this has produced some very useful & interesting information to assist
the team & drivers quest to win.
First race is likely to be at Summit Point on June
13 & 14th. A 12 hour
endurance event sponsored by Kumho tires & run by
the SccA
Practice & qualifying is on Friday 13th
from 7:00 to 9:30pm.
The main race starts at Noon & ends Midnight on
Saturday 14th June.
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Honda Civic upgrades produce 300+
Upgrades & tuning managed by Honda maestro Greg
Hall of Colletti Motorsports fame realized the owners dream of 300+ from his
Honda Civic. A very happy man.