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Old Sep 28, 2018 | 09:52 PM
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From my searching and reading I thought there was an understanding that the shroud would only show results in low speed and traffic situations? I would think a big shroud would restrict flow during cruse/track speeds?
Old Oct 1, 2018 | 03:48 PM
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It will. Not broken, don't fix. I've got a big rad, AC condenser, IC stacked in font. No shroud for my big Spal and it's all good in stopped summer ATL traffic or speed/boost.
Old Dec 16, 2018 | 11:02 AM
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A stainless steel pot, some aluminum stock = one ghetto *** heat shield.





Also found a dude on facebook selling Skunk manifold cable adapters. Really good stuff, I would recommend it over the absolute flexy dog **** that comes with the intake. This manifold is absolute trash, but this piece makes it a little better.

Old Dec 16, 2018 | 11:13 AM
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Because Skunk customer service will not get back to me about a new Manifold top gasket. Does anyone have any good RTV/Sealant recommendations that will hold up?
Old Dec 16, 2018 | 11:44 AM
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GM assembly adhesive
Old Dec 24, 2018 | 01:36 PM
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Sebring was a success. Had some power steering issues, but overall, the car ran amazing!
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 08:59 AM
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I am thinking the next big thing for this car will be a big wing.

Any thoughts on the Singular wing vrs the Super Miata 200 or 300?
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 11:11 AM
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9LivesRacing big ****
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+ 1. If you have a choice of ***** you pick a big one. But if you have a big **** you need to have a big split her.
Old Jan 2, 2019 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by unk577
9LivesRacing big ****
I've heard this from two folks already. Need to look into it.
Old Jan 6, 2019 | 09:05 PM
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FATALITY



Old Jan 6, 2019 | 09:14 PM
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Oops
Old Jan 7, 2019 | 09:39 AM
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Oops
I would have put money on the trans failing first. Guess I would have been wrong.


Anyone know details on the 3.9 gears? Will they fit in any housing or should i be looking for a particular combination ?
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AFAIK all 1.8 gears fit in all 1.8 housings. Looks like you need a new housing though.
Old Jan 7, 2019 | 11:31 AM
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AFAIK all 1.8 gears fit in all 1.8 housings. Looks like you need a new housing though.
Thanks!

looks like ill need a new housing and new LSD. I wont be able to reuse anything but the axles.
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How did this happen? In gear laying into the throttle, clutch dumping launch, wheel hopping burn out, or other?
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Old Jan 9, 2019 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by sonofthehill
How did this happen? In gear laying into the throttle, clutch dumping launch, wheel hopping burn out, or other?
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Carlos
Yes.

Heavy launches and 2-3 gear changes at an autocross.
Old May 20, 2019 | 10:02 PM
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3.6 Diff is finally in. Feels much better than the 4.10.

Snatched up some Trackspeed mounts for some aero work.



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Day two progress - This is going to take longer than I thought.

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Looks good to me



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