My attempt at "getting good" GT3076R
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OK, it won't cause a boost leak since it isn't even connected to the IM.
You can works like a super old school PCV system, it let's PCV vent, and keeps the oil off the ground. It works okay, but not great. Some folks run a vented can on race cars, but they are not concerned with a little PCV smell.
Also you will need to recirculate to get rid of the smell. Because once you start sucking those fumes into the intake, your charge pipes will be full of them. I had to explain this to my mechanical engineer buddy who was like, how the hell is PCV getting in your charge pipes. He was genuinely impressed a said he wanted me on his team.
You can works like a super old school PCV system, it let's PCV vent, and keeps the oil off the ground. It works okay, but not great. Some folks run a vented can on race cars, but they are not concerned with a little PCV smell.
Also you will need to recirculate to get rid of the smell. Because once you start sucking those fumes into the intake, your charge pipes will be full of them. I had to explain this to my mechanical engineer buddy who was like, how the hell is PCV getting in your charge pipes. He was genuinely impressed a said he wanted me on his team.
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Is your exhaust shielded it where it runs right up under the fuel tank? If not you're likely pressurizing the tank. Drive it hard and stop and crack the fuel cap and see if it's pressurized.
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I am missing the exhaust shield, the gas is not pressurized after a run. There is't a lot of heat back there. I'm not sure if it helps but the trunk is lined with the thin tar stuff similar to dynomat. I didn't even pay attention to the shield being gone while mounting my diffuser. Maybe once I get moved, I'll make a new one.
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Also you will need to recirculate to get rid of the smell. Because once you start sucking those fumes into the intake, your charge pipes will be full of them. I had to explain this to my mechanical engineer buddy who was like, how the hell is PCV getting in your charge pipes. He was genuinely impressed a said he wanted me on his team.
I'm a visual person so this is what I'm taking about:
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the point of going back to the intake it to draw the vapors back into the system, as well as reduce the pressure under load, with the vent i dont even see the intake pulling in vapors, or having an effect on the differential.
the pcv works by spring and vacuum pressure.
the pcv works by spring and vacuum pressure.
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the point of going back to the intake it to draw the vapors back into the system, as well as reduce the pressure under load, with the vent i dont even see the intake pulling in vapors, or having an effect on the differential.
the pcv works by spring and vacuum pressure.
the pcv works by spring and vacuum pressure.
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Go look at the last few pics of my snakes, oops I meant engine bay in my build thread 99 MK foo-foo.
I run 2 sealed cans and recirculate 18" downstream from my air filter now. All in an attempt to get rid of the crankcase fumes, all that extra piping, that's all it does.
I run 2 sealed cans and recirculate 18" downstream from my air filter now. All in an attempt to get rid of the crankcase fumes, all that extra piping, that's all it does.
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I've ordered a valve cover and some other nick naks to fix the oil catch system. I'll be selling my current setup in the next few weeks.
I got around to installing the tray, I should have just bought some ABS and made what I needed. Oh well, I got the bottom on, and am cutting the sides. I'm not sure if I can use them at all. This is perfect for a NA miata but add the turbo and there is just too much piping.
I'd get a lot more done, but trying to build a house has killed my budget and time. So for now, only the little stuff. I've got 1/3rd or my tools at the rental.
Another thing I got in the other day was a new 5spd. I picked this up for $300 shipped. It's an 02 with 20k on it, it looks brand new. I'm starting to loose the syncros from 4-5th in my current 5 spd.
I got around to installing the tray, I should have just bought some ABS and made what I needed. Oh well, I got the bottom on, and am cutting the sides. I'm not sure if I can use them at all. This is perfect for a NA miata but add the turbo and there is just too much piping.
I'd get a lot more done, but trying to build a house has killed my budget and time. So for now, only the little stuff. I've got 1/3rd or my tools at the rental.
Another thing I got in the other day was a new 5spd. I picked this up for $300 shipped. It's an 02 with 20k on it, it looks brand new. I'm starting to loose the syncros from 4-5th in my current 5 spd.
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I love em too. I've got some small spacers on the car and could probably use some more. I'm glad I opted for longer studs. The car doesn't need them, but cars like yours make me what to go all out. Man I love the your blue NA.
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Yea I was doing everything I could to not touch my fenders after having just gotten resprayed. So I settled on 9's. I'm still curious about trying out 10's but there has been debate on an NA chassis, err on side of caution.
So...who's good at photoshop?
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That R-Theory rear diffuser, are you noticing any substantiated difference without a front splitter, or is any benefit a convenient happenstance. Asking for serious, I've been thinking about getting one, but definitely have more places to invest/fix first.
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I've got a new valve cover in. I'm going to paint it, I'm slowly collecting all the parts to change the oil catch setup currently on the car.
I'm not a fan of buying ebay stuff personally but what do you think about two of these? Of course I would not attach the breather.
Ebay oil catch can
I'm not a fan of buying ebay stuff personally but what do you think about two of these? Of course I would not attach the breather.
Ebay oil catch can
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I use this one and I would trust the baffling from a summit catch can to be of better quality. Its only a few dollars more.
All-star Oil Catch-can
The tabs on the side also make for easy mounting. I have mine attached to the front waterneck block off plate so it's easy to access for draining.
All-star Oil Catch-can
The tabs on the side also make for easy mounting. I have mine attached to the front waterneck block off plate so it's easy to access for draining.
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Ok so oil catch mess ordered. I will probably wait until I move to deal with that, building a shop right now I should be in by the end of may.
The O2 sensors are waaaaaaa close to the turbo, isn't the rule of thumb 18" from the rear of the turbo? This is probably why I toasted an O2 not so long ago.
I've got my trans out right now, so this would be the best time to fix it.
The O2 sensors are waaaaaaa close to the turbo, isn't the rule of thumb 18" from the rear of the turbo? This is probably why I toasted an O2 not so long ago.
I've got my trans out right now, so this would be the best time to fix it.
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How big of a job was it to drop the trans and do the clutch. It's on my to do list but I want to be a bit more sure of what I'm getting myself into. Or I might just do it when my friends and I pull the engine.