Hustler's build thread 2.0, the natural aspiration connection
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I spent yesterday evening chasing down my friends 1.6@7psi
He was on Goodyear slicks and me on RA1's, insanely fun for as slow as it was going compared to my old motor (150hp vs 350hp)
I know you'll appreciate tracking an NA car, I highly recommend stripping it though, need all the weight out that you can get.
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Yeah, I don't know what to do then. Can I ship you this manifold then evalutate? I'm going to track the car in NA form and see how it goes, I dont' know that I have the will to sell the AF stuff. It might bring me to tears. I dont' know if it means anything to you, but I really felt like I was watching the end of Braveheart when I pull that downpipe.
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Is this specifically because of how a N/A engine works compared to turbo, or simply a lack of horsepower Hustler? Do you think this would change if you hit the 170hp you are talking about here?
I'm starting to seriously consider picking up a N/A shitbox focused for track use with what I've been reading from you lately.
I'm starting to seriously consider picking up a N/A shitbox focused for track use with what I've been reading from you lately.
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Working fast I see. Stoked to see some numbers on this beast. I may joke and talk **** (lovingly, sweet prince), but if I were building a track car you can damn sure it would be a budget N/A build.
Anyways carry on.
Anyways carry on.
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I'm in a huge pinch, I have to travel to New Orleans as early as Thursday, so this car needs to be done and ready for the dyno tomorrow night.
I need an intake with an IAT bung. Does anyone know of one worth buying that isn't too expensive?
Question:
When you take-off the 99IAC valve, is there enough room to make a plate and weld a bung for the IAT? I'm afraid to drill and tap the square top plenum.
I need an intake with an IAT bung. Does anyone know of one worth buying that isn't too expensive?
Question:
When you take-off the 99IAC valve, is there enough room to make a plate and weld a bung for the IAT? I'm afraid to drill and tap the square top plenum.
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Drill and tap a 180* intercooler bend for the iat. I've done this for my wastegate signal hose. I'd suggest eventually welding a bung though, as you'll only get a single thread of engagement. Obviously don't over tighten it.
And the 180* will put the filter next to the intake manifold. Colder than the exhaust side...
And the 180* will put the filter next to the intake manifold. Colder than the exhaust side...
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Hope this goes well...already off to a grand start. I'm definitely interested in what the numbers look like, and how the transition from turbo to n/a track car goes from your driver's seat perspective.
Also, last time I looked, Advance Auto had cone filters with various collars that could neck you down to different diameters.
Also, last time I looked, Advance Auto had cone filters with various collars that could neck you down to different diameters.
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I like where this is going and I'm extremely jelly.......
I recently convinced a friend of mine of why a TTB turbo miata was such a bad idea and he now has a E36 M3 instead. I used you as the main example
I'm wanting to turn my car into a TTD/E car within the next couple of years. Maybe we'll end up on the track together and I'll bump you off apex every turn like the good ole Forza races
I recently convinced a friend of mine of why a TTB turbo miata was such a bad idea and he now has a E36 M3 instead. I used you as the main example
I'm wanting to turn my car into a TTD/E car within the next couple of years. Maybe we'll end up on the track together and I'll bump you off apex every turn like the good ole Forza races