new airdam installation

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dsw99a
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new airdam installation

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Just today got around to installing a IS airdam on 87 e28. the butt dyno, says HELL YEAH! just more pep, i think what helps is my air sensor was tied in a knot inside the engine compartment, now it has its nice little hole to sit in and suck air now!. i also fell the aerodynamics helps a lot, just MORE of a kick in the pants to drive now, by the way what weight/type of oil u guys running these days. pics coming soon. cant wait for the next gathering , would like to put some faces to the people who have helped me out since ive been a member. thanks to all. and stop the snipping and bull@#$%! take care, and thanks again
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:pics!:
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Post by dsw99a »

there was a question in the thread. what oil do u run?
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I run 15w40 with a heavy additive. I think most run 20w50.
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Post by John in VA »

dsw99a wrote:there was a question in the thread. what oil do u run?
hardtotellwiththelackofcapitalization, etc.
There are many many many oil discussions. Your choice may be different than mine, depending on where you/car are located. Try a Google site search to find info on this oft-discussed topic.
If you filled in your location in your profile you may discover that you are surrounded by E28 owners and could meet some this weekend!
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I did put spaces though.
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Non Sequitur much? :rofl:
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Post by mooseheadm5 »

Your butt dyno needs recalibration.

Aerodynamics make no difference at low speeds, and are generally disregarded for speeds below 60mph.

The air temp sensor you are talking about only tells the on board computer display the outside temperature. It has no effect on engine operation whatsoever.
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Post by C.R. Krieger »

mooseheadm5 wrote:Your butt dyno needs recalibration.

Aerodynamics make no difference at low speeds, and are generally disregarded for speeds below 60mph.

The air temp sensor you are talking about only tells the on board computer display the outside temperature. It has no effect on engine operation whatsoever.
Dude, I think he was kidding. Does he have to add that it makes his teeth whiter?
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I really don't think he was.
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mooseheadm5 wrote:I really don't think he was.
We are all just really hoping so.

If you truly believe he is serious then i admire your ability to refrain from dickness.
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GI jonas wrote: dickness
This is the word for today boys and girls. :rofl:
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freetoride wrote:
GI jonas wrote: dickness
This is the word for today boys and girls. :rofl:
I have to agree. :rofl:

Oh yeah, you're famous now. ;)
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freetoride wrote:
GI jonas wrote: dickness
This is the word for today boys and girls. :rofl:
Of the day? I hear it from my wife quite often. It's a noun and a verb for her.
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oil additive

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FreetoRide, is 15-40 with a heavy additive, would that be Andy Granatelli's STP? or some new "hep" juice full of molybdenum? just curious. Are oil additives a good idea?
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Post by freetoride »

I use Lucas. I don't know if it is the best idea because I don't have a whole lot of experience with engines pushing 300,000mi.
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