Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!

[RUQWKNF]

It is with great honor that I announce our 5 chosen participants for the Precision Turbo / Turbobuick.com Dyno Challenge.


I will say, that in all my years of being in the Turbo Buicks, this was by far the most difficult decision I have had to make. To say that I was flooded with emails and phone calls about this dyno challenge would be a huge understatement. You would not believe the amount of emails and calls I received about this Challenge. I would like to say a big thank you, to all of you who submitted their information to me. I greatly appreciate it.

So, without further delay here they are.... And in no particular running order.


- Rick Hunt and his White GNXray.

- Steve Thompson and his '67 Firebird.

- Derek Godwin and his '86 T-Type.

- Tyler Shull and his '87 GN.

- Steve Sullivan and his TSM legal '87 GN.


So there you have it guys and gals. The 5 contestants for the Dyno Challenge. It was a very tough decision to make and I tried to be as fair and objective as possible when picking cars/combos that fully represent the masses. I'm sure we will pick the running order on the day of the dyno challenge.

Again, I want to say Thank You to all of you who submitted your applications to me. This looks to be an awesome event and I hope all of you can make it. And too you 5 guys that made it into the show, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me or call me here at Precision Turbo.
I will post up later which turbos will be tested.
Gotta go for now.

Patrick Rubio

 

[SGRIM]

WOW, Congrats Guys!!!!!!

THANKS PTE:smile:

 

[jdsgnx]

Congrat's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guys good luck!!!!

 

[$1987 GN$]

Congrats guys

Now blow up that dyno . . . hehe

Later AJ

 

[Sydwyndr]

Dyno Schedule

Precision Turbo will determine the run order for the dyno challenge on Monday. If there is down time between pulls for the contestants the dyno will be on a first come/first serve basis. Dyno will be available Monday following the dyno challenge and also on Tuesday morning until lunchtime. Congrats to all the winners and a big thanks to PTE for offering such deep discounts on turbos for the contestants. I am looking forward to see some REAL WORLD comparisons...

 

[Turbo Indian]

me? me? really me? I get a chance to blow my stuff up on the dyno?

seriously Patrick thanx for the opportunity to try a turbo there is no way in hell I would be able to afford, (well that I would spend the $ on). now we may be able to see some .20's & be competitive in the 275 class, if I get the suspension perfect.

 

[Royal-T-Ltd]

Cant wait.....

... for the guys who will be unable to attend... will this be televised anywhere or on youtube????

 

[X Ray]

Awesome

That is awesome….thanks Patrick for the opportunity to showcase the old and the new technology of your turbo’s….you can not even imagine the anticipation I have for this event……I must go get my car ready with its spring tune up ….thanks again and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there….
PS…..I will be going from a TE44 to a 6265…..

 

[dentmasters01]

THIS IS AWESOME !!!!! I actually had a phone call that saw this first and told me I was in and I couldn't wait until I could actually read it !! Thanks for making this happen PTE !!! I've been looking at these new turbos for a long time and I'm honored that I'm part of this test to show what they can do over old technology. I'm not gonna be able to sleep tonight ! Or any night until next monday !!! omg I can't wait !

 

[Otto J]

Sucks,i really want to be there for this.

 

[Phoneguy]

Hell, I wanted to be there IN this.

Congrats guys, i shall be watching.

Bryan

 

[TurboBob]

That is awesome….thanks Patrick for the opportunity to showcase the old and the new technology of your turbo’s….you can not even imagine the anticipation I have for this event……I must go get my car ready with its spring tune up ….thanks again and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there….
PS…..I will be going from a TE44 to a 6265…..

Ball Bearing?

 

[Turbo Indian]

Ball Bearing?

if I'm correct, all the turbos tested are billet wheel & ball bearing.

 

[SGRIM]

... for the guys who will be unable to attend... will this be televised anywhere or on youtube????

I will be recording with my Flip HD and will try to get it up on youtube asap...

Sucks,i really want to be there for this.

Bring it, don't sing it:biggrin: I was hoping you were coming though...

 

[Otto J]

Bring it, don't sing it:biggrin: I was hoping you were coming though...

Money is a little tight with the new business and I really do not want to stretch myself to get there.
even if i could be there i couldn't do the whole week.

 

[SGRIM]

Money is a little tight with the new business and I really do not want to stretch myself to get there.
even if i could be there i couldn't do the whole week.

I know, just picking:biggrin:

 

[Mr86t-type]

Congrats Guys!! Can't Wait, this should be AWESOME!!

 

[rmar]

Congrat's guys.

Patrick, If someone backs out it would be cool to see Bryan (Phoneguy)
Lynch's Turnonetics GT-K 850 against the Precision line. He has a spanking new RPE stroker motor and besides the proof you could gain a new customer........:biggrin::biggrin:

 

[RUQWKNF]

What's being tested you ask???

Ask and you shall receive...

In order of those listed above, here's the 411.


Rick Hunt: TE-44 to Billet 6265 E cover air cooled dual ball bearing .63 A/R. Built 20 over 109 combo.

Steve Thompson: GT4276 cast compressor journal bearing to Billet HP7675 with the recently released air cooled dual ball bearing cartridge. 1.28 housing. 274 CI TA Block combo.

Derek Godwin: Cast PT70 GTQ T4 .68 journal bearing & H cover to Billet 71 HPQ air cooled dual ball bearing, H cover with T4 .81. Spare T4 .68 housing also sent if needed, but I honestly doubt we'll need it. Fully built 235CI 109 block combo

Tyler Shull: Cast PT6765 water cooled dual ball bearing S cover to Billet 6765 air cooled dual ball bearing and S cover. Built production 109 motor.

Steve Sullivan: Cast PT70 HPQ journal bearing .85 3-bolt to Billet CEA 71 HPQ air cooled dual ball bearing H cover with .85 3-bolt housing. TSM combo.


One things for sure, it's going to be very interesting. I will make sure to video tape as much as possible and will try to post a "Results" post after Monday.
I look forward to seeing all my old friends and meeting new ones.
Heck it's been two years since I've been to a Buick event, I can't wait.
Anywho, travel safe everyone.

Patrick

 

[SGRIM]

Ask and you shall receive...

In order of those listed above, here's the 411.


Rick Hunt: TE-44 to Billet 6265 E cover air cooled dual ball bearing .63 A/R. Built 20 over 109 combo.

Steve Thompson: GT4276 cast compressor journal bearing to Billet HP7675 with the recently released air cooled dual ball bearing cartridge. 1.28 housing. 274 CI TA Block combo.

Derek Godwin: Cast PT70 GTQ T4 .68 journal bearing & H cover to Billet 71 HPQ air cooled dual ball bearing, H cover with T4 .81. Spare T4 .68 housing also sent if needed, but I honestly doubt we'll need it. Fully built 235CI 109 block combo

Tyler Shull: Cast PT6765 water cooled dual ball bearing S cover to Billet 6765 air cooled dual ball bearing and S cover. Built production 109 motor.

Steve Sullivan: Cast PT70 HPQ journal bearing .85 3-bolt to Billet CEA 71 HPQ air cooled dual ball bearing H cover with .85 3-bolt housing. TSM combo.


One things for sure, it's going to be very interesting. I will make sure to video tape as much as possible and will try to post a "Results" post after Monday.
I look forward to seeing all my old friends and meeting new ones.
Heck it's been two years since I've been to a Buick event, I can't wait.
Anywho, travel safe everyone.

Patrick

These comparisons will be looked at for a long time! These choices cover alot of interesting combinations...