18psi

iTrader: (76)

too stoopid awesome you mean

EO2K

iTrader: (37)

I had no idea how true Soviets chart actually was until I got there. 300+hp Miata does not a daily driver make

18psi

iTrader: (76)

the answer is, moar boost

patsmx5

iTrader: (16)

Taking notes....

EO2K

iTrader: (37)

The answer is moar tire. Or apparently Racelogic traction control from what I gathered from the conversation last night.

99mx5

iTrader: (16)

^ This. Most people ask, "What does it do in the quarter mile?" I usually respond, "I have no traction."

18psi

iTrader: (76)

buddy of mine with 400+ actually went through the traps sideways

12.6 @ 127 if I remember correctly

takes as much steering to keep it straight as it takes for some to get sideways

99mx5

iTrader: (16)

Nice! I still have to get my car on a Dynojet...
The car has been a solid runner. I recently received that "FB memory" notification that showed me a pic of the block being built I posted 3 years ago. The first and only engine I have ever built has been track reliable since then.

99mx5

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I finally did it! Tomorrow is the first event of the season and I have been prepping the car. I found an exhaust leak and found that the turbo flange cracked at the manifold. I wrote an email to Abe at ArTech for repairs. I'll post pics when I pull the manifold.

18psi

iTrader: (76)

Ouch. gonna run it as is or patch it up?

99mx5

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Whole flange is loose. The plan is to send it to Abe to get it fixed and reinforced.

Arca_ex

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Still going to run it before you tear into it?

If so, good luck out there man and take video.

99mx5

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Thanks, but it's too far gone to use. I'll be at the track tomorrow in another car.

Mobius

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No hood exhaust in the sky or go home!

99mx5

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Here is my manifold on crack. It is cracked all the way around. That last part by that stud is all that is holding the flange on.

turbofan

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How many hours are on this manifold? Any idea?

18psi

iTrader: (76)

methinks these long tubey setups are gonna need support/cranes

99mx5

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This manifold has been on the car for four years with heavy abuse on the track. Every event I run a full tank dry. Mostly at WOT and hitting redline.

The rest of the manifold is cherry. I think adding gussets to the turbo flange should solve the issue. This manifold is a testament to ARTech's builld quality. I do have a downpipe brace at the transmission bolts. I'd like to get the turbo flange replaced and use a TrackSpeed M8 Inconel stud kit. I already ordered the stud kit.

psyber_0ptix

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OOf, Was this over time or did the crack initiate rapidly when you noticed?

aidandj

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FTFY