Originally Posted by rharris19
(Post 766492)
Look a lot like the exocet I want to build when they start production stateside, but with a better looking front end. Mine is going to loose the catfish nose though. This looks good.
but seriously.... That kit does not shed THAT much weight off vs stripping out a miata, its like 400 lbs difference, if that. |
Originally Posted by golftdibrad
(Post 766495)
I am about 75% through building the MEV rocket. Make you a good deal, lol.
but seriously.... That kit does not shed THAT much weight off vs stripping out a miata, its like 400 lbs difference, if that. Was it finding the new car that made you stop on the Rocket or did you just lose interest? |
Originally Posted by rharris19
(Post 766530)
I saw a couple build where the finished weight was around 1600lbs and that sounds fine to me on the Exocet. That and the $5999 price tag for everything you will need outside of the miata itself.
Was it finding the new car that made you stop on the Rocket or did you just lose interest? I still plan to finish it, but I'll probably sell it when complete. Cant have two batshit insane cars. If someone came with cash I'd think about selling it now as is. I plan to hit it up really hard this fall. |
That is awesome! I would love to have one of those
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Actually this thread represents why I really hate some of you...
I'm jealous as hell, that thing looks bad ass!! +1 on different motor, though.. |
The top gear model is the Atom.
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Originally Posted by elesjuan
(Post 767405)
+1 on different motor, though.. |
The 914 Type 4 engine is effectively un-turbo-able. They don't have a real head gasket and rely on a weird raised cylinder seating into the head to seal the chambers. This typical Germanism apparently craps itself the instant you put positive pressure in the chambers.
This thing is terribly cool anyway. Rejetting Weber carbs is criminally easy. It should take you an hour total to find jetting numbers for your exact setup on The Samba and put it in the car, lol. |
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Originally Posted by vehicular
(Post 767861)
The 914 Type 4 engine is effectively un-turbo-able. They don't have a real head gasket and rely on a weird raised cylinder seating into the head to seal the chambers.
Attachment 240599 http://cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=286 They also sell little copper "gaskets" to fit between the top of the jug and the mating surface in the head, which improve sealing somewhat: http://cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=125 |
Cool, thanks for the reminder about the samba. I need to do some reading....
I also need a lift or ramps, my back is killing me after wrenching all weekend. Did put some miles on it yesterday, very fun ride but it will take some getting used too. And I may punch the next person that asks me if its street legal when i'm at places that, you HAVE TO DRIVE TO. |
Money is no object:
http://www.pauter.com/super_pro.htm |
Needs more power.
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
(Post 768134)
Money is no object:
http://www.pauter.com/super_pro.htm
Originally Posted by Faeflora
(Post 768151)
Needs more power.
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UPDATE:
got come cool pics Attachment 186871 Attachment 186872 Attachment 186873 Attachment 186874 Weighed and corner balanced. Attachment 186875 So, some of the things I've done: new throttle cable, stiffer springs, and a few other tweeks. Missed FTD at the autox by .3 on a safety run. Attachment 186876 Had an issue with it losing grease through the extra holes in the CV's. The RTV was starting to let some out and it was goining EVERWHERE, making car very dirty... So I JB welded some plates over the holes. I've put a couple of test drives on it and had it.....very fast.... and they are all still there and not leaking. So, problem solved for now! I also installed the MSD last night and set the timing, and HOLY SHIT. This thing will now blow your socks off. Its SO fast. Now that i can keep the go pedal buried till it hits the limiter, holy cow its so fast. I'm just speachless really. Partly because i discovered through installing the msd that the tach was set for a 4stroke 8cyl engine. Think about that for a second. I was only using half the revs available. Now that I have them all (on a hot cam thats cut to let it breath up top) HOLY SHIT. Will melt face. felt my face doing this. http://www.hecklerspray.com/wp-conte...y-clarkson.jpg -Brad |
SO JELLY! THat thing is sex.
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Watch for throwing off the balance of the halfshaft. Also, you should install a heatshield with the cv boot being so close to the exhaust.
Fucking love the car! |
Originally Posted by flounder
(Post 781023)
Watch for throwing off the balance of the halfshaft. Also, you should install a heatshield with the cv boot being so close to the exhaust.
Fucking love the car! thanks for the love.... this thing is awesome. |
Dude... gangster.
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I dont know i kinda feel gay for their Rota model...
http://www.matrixmotorwerks.com/Matrix_M3_Rota.html What was the cost of this happy toy? |
Apparently there is some headroom. went to the dyno and was a little more than disappointed. A compression test was even more disappointing. 77hp. Still does 0-60 in about 5 seconds. Cant wait to fix and experience all 150...
Originally Posted by vehicular
(Post 781500)
Dude... gangster.
Originally Posted by triple88a
(Post 781503)
I dont know i kinda feel gay for their Rota model...
http://www.matrixmotorwerks.com/Matrix_M3_Rota.html What was the cost of this happy toy? |
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