1984 RX-7 Race Car with BP! (almost a Miata)
12-22-2011, 06:34 PM
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Yes, they are Sign grooves. What they are meant for is to get the flame front to the sides of the cylinder by the valves. That is where typically detonation on DOHC engines happen.
The trick with the knurling with the hole-punch is from a local drag race engine builder which is super smart (and actually helped Chrysler develop the new Hemi). It further reduces knocking and provides even flame-flow. I do not know the science behind that one, but I do trust him.
The trick with the knurling with the hole-punch is from a local drag race engine builder which is super smart (and actually helped Chrysler develop the new Hemi). It further reduces knocking and provides even flame-flow. I do not know the science behind that one, but I do trust him.
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01-08-2012, 08:10 AM
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Any particular reason cell over OEM tank? That's a BIG cell... how many gallons?
I'd have nightmares of a leak followed by intense heat
Looking great - keep the pics coming
I'd have nightmares of a leak followed by intense heat
Looking great - keep the pics coming
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01-08-2012, 11:07 AM
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Well in SP and GT you have to run a fuel cell. Plus the cell is getting moved to where the passenger seat was. I would never run a race car on the track without fuel cell. That is a scary thought!
It is a 22-gallon cell. Quite a few racing series around the world have started mandating the cars to locate the fuel cell to the passenger compartment. It is a way safer area since it is inside the main structure of the roll cage instead of hanging off the back structure of the car. The V8 super car series are switching as well after that huge fire ball at Bathrust!
I will keep the picture coming. I have learned quite a bit over the years seeing other people projects, so hopefully this will give people some ideas for their own projects!
It is a 22-gallon cell. Quite a few racing series around the world have started mandating the cars to locate the fuel cell to the passenger compartment. It is a way safer area since it is inside the main structure of the roll cage instead of hanging off the back structure of the car. The V8 super car series are switching as well after that huge fire ball at Bathrust!
I will keep the picture coming. I have learned quite a bit over the years seeing other people projects, so hopefully this will give people some ideas for their own projects!
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01-12-2012, 05:13 PM
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do you have any pics of the tranny apator plate being made? or just anymore pics of that being documented? im going to get a block tomm and i already have the t2 in my garage. i know what needs to be done, but moar pics=moar help.
oh and how thick is the plate that you used? and did you order your clutch through clutch.net? i think thats the easiest and cheapest option for us t2 tranny guys.
oh and how thick is the plate that you used? and did you order your clutch through clutch.net? i think thats the easiest and cheapest option for us t2 tranny guys.
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