July 18 2008
Got a picture feature in Shaw Air Force Base newspaper for our new military car clup, Shaw Automotive Enthusiests:

Shaw Automotive Enthusiests @ Shaw Air Force Base SC
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Here is the link to our new webpage:
Shaw Auto Club
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June 31 2008
I have a few things to work out now, Upper Motor Dampener needs repair, washer wasnt installed and the bushing is falling out. Squeaky serpentine belts due to misaligned pulleys. And, as soon as I get my laptop to connect to my EMS, I can swap out my new tune to keep the car from hitting boost cut at 25psi.

June 30 2008
I made 370whp on pump gas at 13psi!!!!!!! I made this at 22 before my motor build, nice gains I say!

OK, here are the numbers, 450wh/410tq @21 psi on pump gas! And at only 24 psi with C16 we got 480/448! Im going to the track as is, then il bump the boost up to 29! Stay tuned!  Keep in mind, it looks like it spikes realy bad because the scanned picture wasnt in "landscape mode" when it was printed, so it gives the notion its spikey.  To get a better representation of the linear line, check out the video section and the vid labled, last pump dyno.

New pics on Page 2, and dyno vids on page 6!!!!

June 11 2008
The car is home from the buildup! Runs great and smooth on the HW. I havent romped on it yet as its still working in, soon though. I have the idle set too low on my EMS due to pre build problems so it wants to stumble and die at intersections, but the tune is next week and I can fix that easy. Ill have videos of the dyno runs up after that, and fresh pics of the bay. Stay tuned!

May 26 2008
The motor is togeather, and in the car! We should have the rest of the car buttoned up in the next cpl days or so. Once it is, ill have vid of the startup and pics to post up, stay tuned. After that its to the dyno for tunes. Looking for over 500whp on C-16 and over 420whp on pump 93 octane @ 22 psi. Stay tuned!!!!!!!!!!

April 15 2008
Well, a problem with one machine shop set us back, so we had aslight delay. The car should be realisticlly done by the end of the month give or take a week. My Tiens are sent out for overhaul eta 4-6 weeeks >.< thats horrible! I have a set of Ipps on there to hold the car up untill they return though. Thats it besides getting my intercooler welded on the end tank from a huge ass crack between the tank and the core. Its coming along though.

March 1 2008
All my internals finally arived at the shop today, great news! After one car gets finished mine is on the lift. I cant wait, stay tuned for pictures in the next cpl days.

February 20 2008
Well here are some numbers on my head, nice gains I may add! PICS ON PAGE 7
5-Axis CNC Ported Intake & Exhaust Ports
CNC Combustion Chambers
Oversized Valves (36mm (+1mm) Race Intake Valves and 30.5mm (+2mm) Race Exhaust Valves)
Manganese Bronze Guides
SERDI Proprietary “Competition” Valve Job
Diamond-Honed Valve Guides
Oversized Valves (36mm (+1mm) Race Intake Valves and 30.5mm (+2mm) Race Exhaust Valves)
Brian Crower Valve Springs w/Tit. Retainers
‘Single Groove’ Valve Keepers
Viton Valve Seals
Deck Surface Skimmed .003”
Jet-Wash Clean
Flow bench tested for maximum performance
Fidanza Cam Gears
BC Stage 2 Cams
Complete Assembly
Custom TK Motorsports imprinted logo

Flow #s
Intake (Solid 30-50 cfm Gains from stock) .300 280 .400 305
Exhaust (Over 50 cfm Gains from stock)
.300 225
.400 230

My bottom end and other parts specs are as follows:
SRT-4 Fidanza Cam Gears
TKMS 5 Layer Head Gasket
SRT-4 Engine Block Bored
.020/Crank Balanced
SRT-4 Brian Crower Stage 3 Cams
SRT-4 Wiseco Pistons 8.8:1
SRT-4 Wiseco Piston Rings
Brian Crower Pro Series Rods
SRT-4 Fuel Pump Bottleneck Fix
TKMS Crank Strap Kit
TKMS headstud Kit

February 19 2008
I Have my head details from TKMotorsports from CNC Machine. The head flows 305cmf/400 on lift and 400 lift/230cmf on the exhaust. This is an awesome gain! I will have more bench flow results later. I cant wait to post up pictures of the head, it looks beautifull! More to post soon, stay tuned.

January 30 2008
Well, disreguard what was said in my last post, as that didnt pan out. Dave is a great guy, and is a wizz at bull builds but didnt have the time. The car is now back in the hands of TK-Motorsports and under the care of my man "Rush", aka Earl Rushin, and the master wrench Nick. Nick is himself almost finished with Rushs' build and has a goal of around 800 whp! He has my full support and confidence in my build.

I am over in South Korea at the moment, hence the car at TKM, and it will be ready for the track upon my return for my quest for 10 second slips. It will have the power, I just have to drive it there. Stay tuned.

July 16 2007
NEW NEW INFO on the motor build. I will no longer be sending it to AMS for the build up. Instead my local friend and Dodge Master Mech, Dave Moore will be building it for me right here in town. Since he left Dodge to open his own shop Macon-Moore Performance AKA BADASSFAST he has been building wicked street cars for the local crew. He expressed interest in building motors so I asked him if he wanted to bust his cherry on a nice easy 4 banger. And the rest is in the books and on the way. I look forward to being able to represent Daves work on the strip and hopefully Nopi Nats. if its done by September. We will see.

July 10 2007
New info on my AMS motor/head:
Have to find cores for head and block to send to them, either that or rip out mine and send it in. I was going to use Oliver rods, but they are discontinued, Eagle rods will work though. Need to source cams, im thinking Crower Stg 2, and gears too. Ill keep ya posted when the build starts.

June 17 2007

CUSTOM CARPUTERS LINK The Ultimate In Car Entertainment Center!
This is my next project already in the works. it will be installed shortly after I get done with my engine build. Its a custom build for an in car computer used to control my AEM Engine Management System, as well as any multimedia I want to run. This way I don't have to worry about dragging my laptop around all the time. I will be getting the in-dash flip up monitor in the picture so I can keep my AC vents and not have to worry about fusing another into the dash. And it is a full featured touch screen as well!
USES:
*AEM Engine Management System control* Primary Use
Satellite Navigation Center
Satellite Radio Control
Multi Media Center - MP3, DVD, ect.

Xenarc 700IDT - 7" In-Dash Touchscreen

OPUS Solutions, Inc. Mini ITX Mobile-PC [MPC-ITX-Mini]

COMPONENTS
- Additional Connectors RCA Stereo Jacks
- I/O (input/output) 2 x USB & 12 Volt Output
- Motherboard Via Epia MII12000
- Memory Ampo 1GB
- Hard Drive 2.5" Hitachi 100GB, Includes converter
- Monitor Xenarc 700IDT. 7" Flat Panel/In-Dash Touchscreen
- DVD/CD Drive Panasonic DVDRW
- DVD Drive Enclosure/Housing USB 2.0 Aluminum Drive Enclosure for Slim DVD-RW/CD-RW Drives
- Software Windows XP Professional w/sp2 (OEM)
- Accessories iTron RF Wireless Keyboard
- Additional Software None

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June 14 2007
FINAL POLL FOR MY CUSTOM TAGS IS UP! Please let me know what you think by taking the poll, or leaving a comment in my guest book. REMEMBER TO RATE, AND NOMINATE ME IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE!

June 12 2007
TIME FOR CUSTOM TAGS

I am getting new tags and in the poll are a few options to vote on. Or you can leave a suggestion in my guest book.

June 7 2007
Another thing I found I needed today was a pilot bearing, just a piece of stinking rubber. Just so happens that NOBODY I have talked to has one for me lol. Go figure. All I need to get my car back to running order is this bushing and to reinstall my drilled bolts.

June 6 2007
Well, found out what the problem was. My flywheel bolts have backed out to being loose. I caught them in time before they did serious damage. All I have to replace is the throwout bearing/bushing from ACT. But, to keep this from happening again I am either going to drill my bolt heads, or buy them drilled so I can safety wire them tight. So no backing out. My man Rush had the same clutch with this problem. He didn't catch it in time and the bolts came completely out, ruined his clutch and crank. Lucky me!

June 5 2007
Well, turns out it wasn't only my exhaust. Now that the car is on the lift we realized the noise was indeed coming from the tranny. So now we have to tear it out and see whats hitting the bell housing. Arrrrrgggghhhh. The trouble of fixing one problem, another pops up lol. Ill keep ya posted as we tear the tranny out.

June 2 2007
Just to get you all some info on the motor and head package that will be going in this August, check out the link from the AMS Website detailing the Motor and Head buildup! AMS Motor/Head Specs I know, its an exciting Summer!

June 1 2007
Didn't get tuned on the 17th, I have exhaust issues, my resonator sections baffles are breaking and vibrating, thought it was tranny noise lol. So, I'm thinking for a change, going dual side exit exhaust like the Speed World Challenge SRTs, what do ya think? It will have a diamond plate surround on the side skirt to prevent heat damage and give it that little extra flair too. Here is a sample pic from MAXFAB:

Sort of like this, but oval and the surround:

Let me know in the guest book if you like the idea. After that ill get re-tuned and im looking for 420whp@22psi pump, 480whp@28-29psi C-16 race fuel.
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May 1 2007
Well, good news, I might have a decent challenge to race the Wed. after my tune. A buddy of mine has just finished his motor build and turbo upgrade on his Eclipse GS. Runs pretty stout, I think around high 300whp @ 9-10 psi. Well see if he wants to pick up the challenge and take it to Darlington to really see where he stands lol. Well see.
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April 26 2007
Well the dyno day was a no go, dyno was broken lol. Got a re tune of the EMS scheduled for the 17th of May. That Wen. after I will be going to Darlington to test and tune and se where I stand again in the 1/4. Going to be a rough start as I haven't had any seat time in about a year at the track. Lets see what we can do though.
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April 20 2007
Saturday im going to the grand opening of Pro Dyno near Carrowins on the border of SC/NC. Not running the dyno because my tune is not reset, but should have good video and pics to post up. Its going to be a joint venture with CAROLINA RIDES members, as is the usual spring kickoff events are.
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April 12 2007
Well, the car is back on the road, running adequately for now on 17psi with a rich tune. Taking it back to Atlanta to my tuners to do a few passes on the dyno to straighten it out and set it back up to 20-21 psi. The new ported intake mani and T.B. really help out the midrange response. Interested in seeing the hp gains I have made, looking for 420 whp on pump, and just shy of 500 on C16 race fuel. I have also got the ACT 6 puck unsprung clutch broken in nicely and its a grippy little SOB! Little tricky getting started with it, but ill get used to it, its a bit shuddery at engagement still.
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April 10 2007
Well, unfortunately, things didn't work out and we didnt get to make it to ANY of the events so far this season. With the car being out of commission and not ready, to a few of my friends with illnesses we have been stuck in the home town. I guess I can keep my Pinks tickets as a memento though, frame them or something. And I surely would have like to have had my chance at the SRT-10 Viper, that would have been great. Hope we can make it to Import Showdown coming up.
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March 03 2007
Event Schedule for the spring:

March 24th SVT Cobra Drag Day @ Carolina Drag way SC

March 31st SRT Track Experience Lowes Motor Speedway NC

April 6th Pinks All Out @ Rockingham Drag way NC

April 28th and 29th, Import Showdown @ Silver Dollar Raceway
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Feb 25th 2007

____________________Visit the forum, CAROLINA RIDES for all the details!____________________
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____________________________PINKS ALL OUT @ THE ROCK____________________________
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PINKS: ALL OUT Open Competition is coming to ROCKINGHAM DRAG WAY on April 6, 7th 2007

Do you know what this means? Someone at ROCKINGHAM DRAG WAY is going to win a crap-load of cash doing what they love to do... Drag racing their car! This event is going to be like a test and tune on steroids. No room for haters... This event is supposed to be fun!

IMPORTANT: This is an OPEN ALL DOOR CAR competition. Race cars, street cars, we love them all. Must have 4 wheels and pass tech inspection to compete. We prefer you run in the 12's or faster in this monster tournament.

You know the deal... you get two passes, no negotiating, and if you sandbag at all you're going home. Remember, you gotta be running ALL OUT!

Drag racing fans and racers this is your day. Lets show the NASCAR folks how it's done. Bring your friends, family, trailers and RV's ... Get there early, and don't plan on leaving until after dark!!

Racers, get there VERY early... we aren't waiting for anyone!

Rich Christensen and Team PINKS will select 16 killer racers from ALL OUT Qualifying to compete for $10,000 CASH and a $7,000 fully-loaded tool chest from NAPA in a Heads-Up, Run-What-Ya-Brung, Let's-Get-Ugly, Shootout, Showdown!

Rich might pick a group of 9's, 10's, 11's, or 12's! You never know... But you got to be in it to win it!

Plus, 8 Racers Will Receive $1000 CASH!!!

Will there be title racing? NO!! So you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!!

The PINKS team and ROCKINGHAM DRAG WAY are working on the details so stay tuned for all the latest details and schedule for the day.

Look, Rich wants to have a good time and give $18,000 away while watching some Fast, Hardcore, No Bullsh#T Racing! It's that simple.

So show up and get ready to push your car like it's never been pushed before. Oh yeah, you might just have one of the best times of your life!!!

No Titles Required - No Sand baggers Allowed.

PINKS ALL OUT - Will You Be The Last Racer Standing?

JAN 21st 2007
- New Pictures from today on Page 2!
- New Parts pics on Page 7!

JAN 1st 2007
- Just recently, shortly after I put the new clutch in, the Defi Gauges and such new problems arose. I was driving home and the car suddenly started sputtering and wanting to die. Got her home, and she hasn't run since. Went on vacation for a month to NY, where im from. When I got back did some troubleshooting and come to find out im not hitting on two cylinders. Swapped out plugs, wires and coil. Turns out it is the AEM Engine Management System. The early units were shipped with a coil dwell setting of 50, and they need to be 30. This fried a cpl resistors in the driver that sends the coil signal. Now I have to tear it out, ship it to Cali and wait. Nice, at least I have it figured out. Should be on the road by the end of the month again. So in the mean time I will be installing my port n polished, ceramic coated intake manifold; and a matching sized 60mm throttle body for a little extra breathing and fuel. Stay tuned.

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