HOUSE CAT
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Just checked....disappeared from fleabay. So I'm using two brackets--Ebay plus custom. I can actually build a bracket that combines the two, but the market for something like this is what....you?
edit--this one's close: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS2-Truck-He...xUucFX&vxp=mtr
even better: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LSx-LS1-LS6-...ZUMerQ&vxp=mtr
ta da!! : http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Cylinder-L...lRveZl&vxp=mtr
edit--this one's close: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS2-Truck-He...xUucFX&vxp=mtr
even better: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LSx-LS1-LS6-...ZUMerQ&vxp=mtr
ta da!! : http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Cylinder-L...lRveZl&vxp=mtr
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GarageStar Pulleys
I'm really liking these GarageStar pulleys. Very clean and not too bling. Just right.
The stock crank pulley is looking a little forlorn now...
Brakes too. This is a resurrected BBK from Monster Miata. In other words it's an old kit made by Martin that's made the rounds, and now Martin decided to build it again. There are bigger and badder BBK's now, but this one has more than enough stopping power for the Cat.
The stock crank pulley is looking a little forlorn now...
Brakes too. This is a resurrected BBK from Monster Miata. In other words it's an old kit made by Martin that's made the rounds, and now Martin decided to build it again. There are bigger and badder BBK's now, but this one has more than enough stopping power for the Cat.
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Look familiar?
So this is what I found when I opened the diff. Hmmm. At least now I know it's a 4.10 ring, and the one sitting on my bench is a 4.30. Looking for a 3.63 or 3.90 to add to my Torsen setup. Thoughts?
I pulled open the differential to check the spline count and found this. (4.10 BTW). Anyone recognize?
I pulled open the differential to check the spline count and found this. (4.10 BTW). Anyone recognize?
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Random side question, are you using the turbo that comes with the CXRacing setup. If so would you mind pulling off the compressor housing and taking some measurements of the turbine wheel? I am just curious what size T3 they are using.
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Sorry--I binned the turbo (sold for pennies, actually) and went with a Disco Potato hybrid. I think I kept the V-band hot side flange (internally wasted) and the waste gate controller with nipples to both sides of the diaphragm. A waste gate controller is on my list.
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The House Cat is far enough along that we pushed it up to Bent Motorsports for some wiring. The car will have a MS3PNP along with a RacePak SmartWire setup. Hurdles will include the LS coils and the higher resolution timing wheel. Oh well--deal with that later...
Still need a paint color. Black doesn't look too bad, so maybe a dark silver?
Engine getting closer. GarageStar water and alternator pulleys look great!
Back on wheels (17x9 6UL with 235/40 NT-01's). Orange tape shows where the buttons and electronics go.
Martin from Monster Miata taking a Friday afternoon break, checkin' out the Cat.
Still need a paint color. Black doesn't look too bad, so maybe a dark silver?
Engine getting closer. GarageStar water and alternator pulleys look great!
Back on wheels (17x9 6UL with 235/40 NT-01's). Orange tape shows where the buttons and electronics go.
Martin from Monster Miata taking a Friday afternoon break, checkin' out the Cat.
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I've done dumber things...
The House Cat is actually getting wired up right now with a SmartWire system and a MSPNP2. IR Sensors will be added at all four corners (CAN BUS) for tire and brake temperatures. Pictures to follow. While the House Cat gets work, Cat #1 got some new engine bay splash guards. They turned out nice for a retrofit.
The House Cat is actually getting wired up right now with a SmartWire system and a MSPNP2. IR Sensors will be added at all four corners (CAN BUS) for tire and brake temperatures. Pictures to follow. While the House Cat gets work, Cat #1 got some new engine bay splash guards. They turned out nice for a retrofit.
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Trunk options
The trunk buck is getting ready to be shot with PVA so the mold can be made. I'm looking forward to the added functionality.
The new trunk will have room for helmets and tools, even a mini jack. It could also carry enough for an weekend of fun.
Some orange ND found its way into Dave's shop.
The new trunk will have room for helmets and tools, even a mini jack. It could also carry enough for an weekend of fun.
Some orange ND found its way into Dave's shop.