Your last pistons you had polished pretty heavily. Why the change in approach on this build?
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The conversations I had with the guys from Calico sold me on the benefits. We will see in a short time if it was the right choice or not.
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did you do dlc on the intake valves?
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Originally Posted by Twibs415
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did you do dlc on the intake valves?
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Originally Posted by TNTUBA
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I wanted to. I sent them the valves and their engineering department determined that tge DLC process isn't compatible with the black nitride treatment on the valves from the factory.
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Not according to Calico's engineers. They kept referring to "outgassing" and I felt like I was watching Armageddon.
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I guess your best bet if you want the ground face to get any kind of coating would be to blast and re-grind them and send them to a shop that does QPQ Melonite.
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Making steady Progress with the new blower.
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A lot more progress getting the new blower set up.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1456631372 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1456631372 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1456631372 Then I decided I want to be like Pat: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1456631372 |
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I have to say, two turbos work better than two superchargers.
Looking good though. What changes have you made on the SC setup? Also since you seem to have a thing for light weight and reliable, you might consider replacing your t-bolts with ABA hose clamps. They work better, and are lighter. I've run 40 PSI on my ABA hose clamps so far, no boost leaks, no blown off pipes. |
There are 3 Superchargers in that picture.
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Originally Posted by TNTUBA
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There are 3 Superchargers in that picture.
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Not pleased until 1 supercharger/cylinder. :likecat:
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Originally Posted by Reverant
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Not pleased until 1 supercharger/cylinder. :likecat:
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Engine bay in "final form" right after being fired off for the first time.
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Tonight when I get home, I have got to clean the trailer out and getthe car loaded up to head to Atlanta tomorrow. I have a stack of pulleys and a power goal that I think is within reach......we should know if all the work was worth it by the end of the day.
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