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l_bader 01-15-2009 10:22 PM

Finally got motivated...
 
...and posted build pics:

http://www.bellengineering.net/articles.php?tPath=2_43

- L

hustler 01-15-2009 10:42 PM

http://www.bellengineering.net/templ...Thermo_Top.jpg
how's life with the CLT sensor behind the thermostat? Everything else looks awesome.

l_bader 01-17-2009 04:23 PM

Aside from a 10-15 mile warm-up for the heater? - No issues...

MazDilla 01-18-2009 12:18 AM

I don't see any build pics...

hustler 01-18-2009 12:40 AM


Originally Posted by l_bader (Post 354814)
Aside from a 10-15 mile warm-up for the heater? - No issues...

but aren't you getting inaccurate water temps?

l_bader 01-18-2009 02:23 PM


Originally Posted by MazDilla (Post 354980)
I don't see any build pics...

I tried to get "creative" and create another topic and post the picture articles underneath, leaving only three articles on the HE-X page, but messed something up. Instead of making matters worse trying to unscrew it, I eMailed the guy that set up the software. Once I get a reply, I'll "reannounce" in this thread.


Originally Posted by hustler (Post 354994)
but aren't you getting inaccurate water temps?

I have a 175 degree thermo and the gauge reads 175 all day once the car get to temp. (I've even seen the needle drop while running the secondary fan in cooler weather...)

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l_bader 01-23-2009 08:52 PM

OK, still waiting for the software keeper to get a final answer my way, so I put things back to how they were... (I want to keep the specifics and sponsors on the top of the list, but don't have a way to "pin" the articles there... yet.)

In case you didn't see the link at the top:
http://www.bellengineering.net/articles.php?tPath=2_43


- L

Splitime 01-23-2009 09:02 PM

I'll have to make one of these threads once I actually do get motivated and work on the miata.

It should come outta winter with some nice updates ;)

I've been sidetracked by this 240 build.

mazda/nissan 01-23-2009 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Splitime (Post 358015)
I've been sidetracked by this 240 build.

Attachment 208907

ARGH! I BE HIJACKING THIS THREAD TILL YOU TELL ME WHAT YER ON ABOOT!

p.s.
bader nice fab work, how thick are those hood vents?

Wardsweb 01-23-2009 11:36 PM

Ok you win. That is one very serious setup. Kudos to Corky and his entire team.

l_bader 01-25-2009 03:57 PM


Originally Posted by mazda/nissan (Post 358035)
how thick are those hood vents?

They're cut from 1/8-in aluminum, then powdercoated. A pair of forceps were required to hold the nuts in place when bolting them on to get behind a couple of the support ribs. (With a layer of 1/6-in gasket material between hood and vents...)


Originally Posted by Wardsweb (Post 358079)
Ok you win. That is one very serious setup. Kudos to Corky and his entire team.

Luther, I didn't realize it was a competition...

(But yes, Corky and crew are top notch!)

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hustler 01-25-2009 07:31 PM


Originally Posted by l_bader (Post 358678)
Luther, I didn't realize it was a competition...

(But yes, Corky and crew are top notch!)

- L

...you're that far ahead, lol. It was nice to meet you. I thought your fab-work was great of course, but I was surprised to see that BEGi's off-the-shelf kits aren't too far from what they did on your car. I wish I had the time to drop my car off and get Tim to integrate my 24-row oil cooler into the scooper.

I look for forward to playing with you guys at Harris Hill. :)

NA6C-Guy 01-25-2009 07:48 PM

That crank is like art. Love the build.

l_bader 01-26-2009 09:51 PM

Hustler -

'twas good to finally put a smirk, I mean face to the Legend.

Many of the bits on my build are tweaks and mods to existing BEGi pieces. Others are proof of concept for Corky. (Like the twin radiators...) What is amazing is the level of craftsmanship Corky requires for everything that leaves the shop, regardless if it is a "one of a kind", bench-stock item, or even a quick patch to get you out the door. He firmly believes that if you're going to do a job, do it right!

- L


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