Drivetrain Official ALTA Q&A thread!
#1353
Neutral
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oooops, my bad. Sorry to imply that the "burble" is totally gone. It's not totally gone, but it is not as noticible as it was with the Alta dual tip and maybe that has to do with the way the Single Oval tip is designed. Was the exhaust, on decel "fighting with itself to get out of either of the two openings? I don't know. Is the burble minimized because the exit is back several inches from the outside World? I don't know. The burble is still there on decel, but not as sharp as with the dual tip. The looks of the single oval tip far outweigh the minimized burble. Okay, for kicks someone take a dual tip and wrap around it with some material that won't explode and catch the back of the car on fire...Aluminum Foil??? make a Single Oval tip out of your dual tip and go out and drive it around the block and see what it sounds like. I'd try it, but I don't have a dual tip. I bet it's going to be quieter. Anyone, Anyone
#1354
#1355
this might have been brought up, but how does the the filtration of the drop in foam filter from u guys compare to the filtration of the paper filter that comes w/ the car(2003 MCS)?
i just bought the your foam filter, i'm just wondering if i should only use it at autocross(i'm trying to stay in the stock class otherwise i would have gone w/ cold air), and keep the paper one on for every day driving
(what size particals does it stop in microns?)
i just bought the your foam filter, i'm just wondering if i should only use it at autocross(i'm trying to stay in the stock class otherwise i would have gone w/ cold air), and keep the paper one on for every day driving
(what size particals does it stop in microns?)
#1357
Former Vendor
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
this might have been brought up, but how does the the filtration of the drop in foam filter from u guys compare to the filtration of the paper filter that comes w/ the car(2003 MCS)?
i just bought the your foam filter, i'm just wondering if i should only use it at autocross(i'm trying to stay in the stock class otherwise i would have gone w/ cold air), and keep the paper one on for every day driving
(what size particals does it stop in microns?)
i just bought the your foam filter, i'm just wondering if i should only use it at autocross(i'm trying to stay in the stock class otherwise i would have gone w/ cold air), and keep the paper one on for every day driving
(what size particals does it stop in microns?)
It does out flow the stock paper filter, but I can't imagine they would give you a bad time even in the tightest stock classes.
Let me know!
#1358
Mystery Part
Hi Adam,
In the process of installing R53 Boost/Oil Temp gauge package. Came across this part, looks like an air filter. Should this be placed inline to the pressure sensor?
Thanks in advance for your response.
In the process of installing R53 Boost/Oil Temp gauge package. Came across this part, looks like an air filter. Should this be placed inline to the pressure sensor?
Thanks in advance for your response.
Last edited by pure13; 05-14-2008 at 12:51 PM. Reason: missing image
#1360
#1361
Former Vendor
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Any other mods to the car at the same time as the cat-back? Anything that would have removed a sensor?
Let me know in a PM so I can help further.
Thanks for the business and chat soon!
#1362
the computer said it was a Bank 1 Sensor 2 malfunction. I used Autozone first, they cleared it off and it came back the next time i drove the car. took it to the muffler shop that put it on, and they got the same code.
No other mods, just the exhaust was done. I noticed the light right after i picked it up on my way home from the install.
I had it put on Saturday, i havent gotten gas in over a week, Yesterday was the first day i had to fill up since the exhaust. So I don't think thats an issue. It wasn't on when i dropped it off, but it was on the second i picked it up..
I know it is something that they did/didn't do. I just don't know what yet. Can an exhaust leak throw a code, or maybe if they didnt use a gasket? Normally i would have put it on myself, but the oem exhaust had to be cut off. I havent been under the car yet to inspect the sensor visually.
also, care to elaborate how the back pressure is not an issue, so that i can shoot that excuse of theirs out of water? thanks!
No other mods, just the exhaust was done. I noticed the light right after i picked it up on my way home from the install.
I had it put on Saturday, i havent gotten gas in over a week, Yesterday was the first day i had to fill up since the exhaust. So I don't think thats an issue. It wasn't on when i dropped it off, but it was on the second i picked it up..
I know it is something that they did/didn't do. I just don't know what yet. Can an exhaust leak throw a code, or maybe if they didnt use a gasket? Normally i would have put it on myself, but the oem exhaust had to be cut off. I havent been under the car yet to inspect the sensor visually.
also, care to elaborate how the back pressure is not an issue, so that i can shoot that excuse of theirs out of water? thanks!
Last edited by MUShadd; 05-21-2008 at 09:44 AM.
#1363
Former Vendor
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the computer said it was a Bank 1 Sensor 2 malfunction. I used Autozone first, they cleared it off and it came back the next time i drove the car. took it to the muffler shop that put it on, and they got the same code.
No other mods, just the exhaust was done. I noticed the light right after i picked it up on my way home from the install.
I had it put on Saturday, i havent gotten gas in over a week, Yesterday was the first day i had to fill up since the exhaust. So I don't think thats an issue. It wasn't on when i dropped it off, but it was on the second i picked it up..
I know it is something that they did/didn't do. I just don't know what yet. Can an exhaust leak throw a code, or maybe if they didnt use a gasket? Normally i would have put it on myself, but the oem exhaust had to be cut off. I havent been under the car yet to inspect the sensor visually.
also, care to elaborate how the back pressure is not an issue, so that i can shoot that excuse of theirs out of water? thanks!
No other mods, just the exhaust was done. I noticed the light right after i picked it up on my way home from the install.
I had it put on Saturday, i havent gotten gas in over a week, Yesterday was the first day i had to fill up since the exhaust. So I don't think thats an issue. It wasn't on when i dropped it off, but it was on the second i picked it up..
I know it is something that they did/didn't do. I just don't know what yet. Can an exhaust leak throw a code, or maybe if they didnt use a gasket? Normally i would have put it on myself, but the oem exhaust had to be cut off. I havent been under the car yet to inspect the sensor visually.
also, care to elaborate how the back pressure is not an issue, so that i can shoot that excuse of theirs out of water? thanks!
The O2 sensors, do not measure back pressure or anything other than emissions. So no amount of increased or decreased back pressure is going to affect that situation.
Please keep me posted!
#1364
#1365
I ordered my ALTA intake from Autosport Plus in Canton, OH in February 2008. Here it is in late May, and still no intake. I was in touch with John of Alta and he said the intakes are off back order and are being shipped- I received that e-mail 1 month ago!
I'm becoming extremely aggravated. A month I can understand, but this is more than ridiculous.
I'm becoming extremely aggravated. A month I can understand, but this is more than ridiculous.
#1367
Former Vendor
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I ordered my ALTA intake from Autosport Plus in Canton, OH in February 2008. Here it is in late May, and still no intake. I was in touch with John of Alta and he said the intakes are off back order and are being shipped- I received that e-mail 1 month ago!
I'm becoming extremely aggravated. A month I can understand, but this is more than ridiculous.
I'm becoming extremely aggravated. A month I can understand, but this is more than ridiculous.
Thanks again for the business and for the patience. Hope to hear from you soon!
#1368
I will be speaking to Autosport Plus this week.
Autosport Plus is an extremely reputable local dealer in this area- I've bought THOUSANDS of dollars worth of parts as well as every "car guy" friend I have. I've never had one problem with them. They told me their supplier was unable to get the intake from Alta.
I'll get to the bottom of this- thanks for the information.
I don't want to be mad at anyone over this- I just want my intake so I can have that BRILLIANT whine and a few extra horses!! lol
Autosport Plus is an extremely reputable local dealer in this area- I've bought THOUSANDS of dollars worth of parts as well as every "car guy" friend I have. I've never had one problem with them. They told me their supplier was unable to get the intake from Alta.
I'll get to the bottom of this- thanks for the information.
I don't want to be mad at anyone over this- I just want my intake so I can have that BRILLIANT whine and a few extra horses!! lol
#1369
Former Vendor
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I will be speaking to Autosport Plus this week.
Autosport Plus is an extremely reputable local dealer in this area- I've bought THOUSANDS of dollars worth of parts as well as every "car guy" friend I have. I've never had one problem with them. They told me their supplier was unable to get the intake from Alta.
I'll get to the bottom of this- thanks for the information.
I don't want to be mad at anyone over this- I just want my intake so I can have that BRILLIANT whine and a few extra horses!! lol
Autosport Plus is an extremely reputable local dealer in this area- I've bought THOUSANDS of dollars worth of parts as well as every "car guy" friend I have. I've never had one problem with them. They told me their supplier was unable to get the intake from Alta.
I'll get to the bottom of this- thanks for the information.
I don't want to be mad at anyone over this- I just want my intake so I can have that BRILLIANT whine and a few extra horses!! lol
My offer still stands though. If you want to order directly I can ship as early as Tuesday.
Let me know! Chat soon and thanks again!
#1370
6th Gear
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Carmel Valley Village, CA
Posts: 1,158
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have a perrin pw-1 system that I am in the process of installing, only problem is, I have no instructions at all. I have checked out the thread on the subject and that helps a little.
What I wanted to know is if you have a little bit more detailed instruction manual of some sort. ie: wiring harness description, and the harder to figure out bits.
also I think I'm going crazy trying to figure out how to plumb the injection nozzle into my already drilled and tapped intake IC horn.
I visited the site and it seems like you guys dont even sell the thing anymore. I cant find it for sale in any of the S areas. I knew there was an instruction manual download, but the last time I tried it, it didn't work. I tried contacting you guys through e-mail but never received a reply. Any kind of help would be great. I've had this thing sitting around for about a year and only got all the bits and pieces to do it right a day or two ago. I will post some pics when its installed along with some dyno graphs, once my ride gets put back together.
here is a teaser: My sweet a$$ water/meth tank! :O
What I wanted to know is if you have a little bit more detailed instruction manual of some sort. ie: wiring harness description, and the harder to figure out bits.
also I think I'm going crazy trying to figure out how to plumb the injection nozzle into my already drilled and tapped intake IC horn.
I visited the site and it seems like you guys dont even sell the thing anymore. I cant find it for sale in any of the S areas. I knew there was an instruction manual download, but the last time I tried it, it didn't work. I tried contacting you guys through e-mail but never received a reply. Any kind of help would be great. I've had this thing sitting around for about a year and only got all the bits and pieces to do it right a day or two ago. I will post some pics when its installed along with some dyno graphs, once my ride gets put back together.
here is a teaser: My sweet a$$ water/meth tank! :O
Last edited by El_Griton; 06-05-2008 at 11:35 PM.
#1371
Former Vendor
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
El-Griton: I know you mention e-mailling us without a reply, that is VERY odd. We can get an instruction set to you in a few minutes.
Need photos of the unit e-mailled to tech@altaminiperformance.com and Christina.Barlow@altaminiperformance.com Then we will know which version you have as well as which instructions you need.
Thanks again!
Need photos of the unit e-mailled to tech@altaminiperformance.com and Christina.Barlow@altaminiperformance.com Then we will know which version you have as well as which instructions you need.
Thanks again!
#1373
#1374
6th Gear
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Carmel Valley Village, CA
Posts: 1,158
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
El-Griton: I know you mention e-mailling us without a reply, that is VERY odd. We can get an instruction set to you in a few minutes.
Need photos of the unit e-mailled to tech@altaminiperformance.com and Christina.Barlow@altaminiperformance.com Then we will know which version you have as well as which instructions you need.
Thanks again!
Need photos of the unit e-mailled to tech@altaminiperformance.com and Christina.Barlow@altaminiperformance.com Then we will know which version you have as well as which instructions you need.
Thanks again!
e-mail sent. here are the pic i sent just in case: