Originally Posted by Savington
(Post 805857)
The SFR SCCA SM crew was pretty skeptical of the black car, until Nick brought it to a double regional, qualified 9+ seconds under SM pole, and kicked some ass in ITE. Before the event, we got questions about why things were done differently - after the event, we got questions about why the different things were better ;)
again, you need better zip ties.... |
I bet he was running a stock kit straight from FM or Bell, I also have money that he over heated many times and also det blew a few motors, and I'd like to finish with him also running 205 RA1 on a 15x7.
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Originally Posted by jacob300zx
(Post 806130)
I bet he was running a stock kit straight from FM or Bell, I also have money that he over heated many times and also det blew a few motors, and I'd like to finish with him also running 205 RA1 on a 15x7.
Stuff Miata track turbo guys do wrong
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That dude is also a total brownie-hound.
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Just curious but what's wrong with rc injectors? And is a coolant reroute needed on every engine?(99+)?
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Originally Posted by TheDriver
(Post 806351)
Just curious but what's wrong with rc injectors? And is a coolant reroute needed on every engine?(99+)?
A reroute is generally a good idea if you car is boosted and you will be tracking it. Unless you have an 01-05 VVT motor and are running the stock head gasket. Honestly I would want a reroute and big radiator on track even without boost. |
I want an oil cooler more than a reroute on track. my 37mm koyo is keeping temps at 190* +/- 5. that puts the rear at about what? 20-30* higher? thats not bad really.
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Originally Posted by emilio700
(Post 806314)
I'll take some educated guesses at some of the mistakes curly made. Mistakes myself and everyone else here has made at some point. Willing to bet his team made at least 75% of these throughout development and still had 25% when they finally threw in the towel
Stuff Miata track turbo guys do wrong
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Originally Posted by curly
(Post 806467)
Well, I'm fucked.
Stock coils (seem to last 2 yrs.) Non-Inconel manifold studs (tack weld turbo to mani.) will call trackspeed when i replace this turbo and go inconel OTS BEGI/FM prototype manifold w/o turbo support brace. 10yr/100k mi. on it a few pipes held on with ordinary worm drive hose clamps Throttle plate not epoxied OEM diff mounts - never broke exhaust, but my exhaust guy is legendary 'round here No V-Band in DP OEM oil pump (afaik) 5 speed transmission (broke original 180k mi. tranny, car was drag racer until i bought it) i practice mechanical empathy shifting RC engineering injectors OEM rubber suspension bushings |
Oh crap.... I'm scared now. Not sure I can pull off buying a NB & doing all the learning, just to be able to have a fast, reliable track car.
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epoxied throttle body? Never heard of this being done and how it would be done. Can anyone steer me in the right direction as to how to do this.
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Originally Posted by AnnorexicRoadster
(Post 806507)
epoxied throttle body? Never heard of this being done and how it would be done. Can anyone steer me in the right direction as to how to do this.
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Originally Posted by curly
(Post 806467)
Well, I'm fucked.
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P.S. that's not a direct quote, I deleted everything I have done to my "track" car. I need to be faster, I'm not breaking enough shit.
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lol its like an AA meeting.
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It's my first track day on Sunday. How do you guys tell the turbo stud are backing out, or do you just check after 1-2 laps?
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Just check them after each season, once you start approaching sub spec Miata times you will start to see the back out. Bring a spare bolt or two because they like to snap off.
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Originally Posted by x8mrxjohn8x
(Post 806618)
It's my first track day on Sunday. How do you guys tell the turbo stud are backing out, or do you just check after 1-2 laps?
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Originally Posted by spoolin2bars
(Post 806504)
lol, me too. i think some of that might be more endurance racing than trackday or sprint race car. here's my ahem, hm, shortcomings.
Stock coils (seem to last 2 yrs.) Non-Inconel manifold studs (tack weld turbo to mani.) will call trackspeed when i replace this turbo and go inconel OTS BEGI/FM prototype manifold w/o turbo support brace. 10yr/100k mi. on it a few pipes held on with ordinary worm drive hose clamps Throttle plate not epoxied OEM diff mounts - never broke exhaust, but my exhaust guy is legendary 'round here No V-Band in DP OEM oil pump (afaik) 5 speed transmission (broke original 180k mi. tranny, car was drag racer until i bought it) i practice mechanical empathy shifting RC engineering injectors OEM rubber suspension bushings |
Lol, don't know. Maybe I lovingly coax speed from my car, while you ---- assault yours around the course.
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