Building a blonde young beefcake wearing nothing but skimpy shorts named Rocky
09-09-2011, 11:11 AM
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You may think the det-can location on the top of the head is fine, but if you move it to the block you'll hear less valve noise. I had a set-up like that for a while, you'll probably be much happier with it on the block.
Good luck with 10:1 compression, but still a great car. Does it weigh 2500lb yet?
I've seen a few Miata blocks take 350whp for years just fine, even crewed for a 400+whp Miata that never killed the block. It's your tune or the stock rods...probably the rods.
Good luck with 10:1 compression, but still a great car. Does it weigh 2500lb yet?
I've seen a few Miata blocks take 350whp for years just fine, even crewed for a 400+whp Miata that never killed the block. It's your tune or the stock rods...probably the rods.
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09-09-2011, 11:24 AM
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You may think the det-can location on the top of the head is fine, but if you move it to the block you'll hear less valve noise. I had a set-up like that for a while, you'll probably be much happier with it on the block.
Good luck with 10:1 compression, but still a great car. Does it weigh 2500lb yet?
I've seen a few Miata blocks take 350whp for years just fine, even crewed for a 400+whp Miata that never killed the block. It's your tune or the stock rods...probably the rods.
Good luck with 10:1 compression, but still a great car. Does it weigh 2500lb yet?
I've seen a few Miata blocks take 350whp for years just fine, even crewed for a 400+whp Miata that never killed the block. It's your tune or the stock rods...probably the rods.
I'm having custom pistons made and I'm aiming for low 9:1 with a relatively light weight setup.
My car weight is probably pretty decent, 15 pound seats, 13 pound wheels, spare + tools removed, lighter battery, soft top removed (hard top added but similar weights). Cooling system actually weighs less, and I've recently lost about 18 lbs myself
The roll bar, turbo, DP and exhaust are the only real weight adders. Significant but must haves.
Why do you ask?
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09-09-2011, 03:06 PM
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I'm thinking Adaptronic. PM me some info on MS and change my mind. It seems you might be the person to talk to..
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09-09-2011, 04:00 PM
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Your car is a sexy bitch. Completely reminds me of my white sexy bitch.
Love the progress and what you've done with it. Good work.
Reading through the thread I was going to suggest you get rid of that POS afm and gayxede. Looks like you read my mind and will be doing just that soon.
Both the MS and Adaptronic are great and will work better than the xede imo.
Good luck
Love the progress and what you've done with it. Good work.
Reading through the thread I was going to suggest you get rid of that POS afm and gayxede. Looks like you read my mind and will be doing just that soon.
Both the MS and Adaptronic are great and will work better than the xede imo.
Good luck
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09-12-2011, 09:13 AM
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Your car is a sexy bitch. Completely reminds me of my white sexy bitch.
Love the progress and what you've done with it. Good work.
Reading through the thread I was going to suggest you get rid of that POS afm and gayxede. Looks like you read my mind and will be doing just that soon.
Both the MS and Adaptronic are great and will work better than the xede imo.
Good luck
Love the progress and what you've done with it. Good work.
Reading through the thread I was going to suggest you get rid of that POS afm and gayxede. Looks like you read my mind and will be doing just that soon.
Both the MS and Adaptronic are great and will work better than the xede imo.
Good luck
Looking hard, making it fast and keeping it clean is rarely done at one time during most builds.
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09-12-2011, 11:29 PM
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Hmm, some basic instructions in this build thread for those of us that are experienced, but then I noticed the lack of newbs asking stupid questions. Nice explanations.
Sorry about the vented block, what are the plans, have the back up engine already? You certainly move fast- built, upgraded, tranny replaced, more upgrades, cleaning, painting...all on one day!
Sorry about the vented block, what are the plans, have the back up engine already? You certainly move fast- built, upgraded, tranny replaced, more upgrades, cleaning, painting...all on one day!
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09-13-2011, 11:37 AM
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Carnage update:
YEP that's a broken rod... and someone who's had these motors apart tell me if that is a valve hanging or an oil tube? And in pic one.. NOTICE MY FLUCKING ALTERNATOR, it can be seen right through the motor..
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