The Hillclimb RX7 - a saga
#251
It's not readily apparent, but my seat is set about 7" further back than normal. This is for weight distribution. This meant I needed to move controls back as well. Since the ported 13B doesn't produce a lot of vacuum, I was going to go with manual brakes anyway, so I went all the way and bought a full Wilwood setup that allows for a lot of adjustments.
The car is geared way too high and Mazda wants wayyyyy too much money for a better rear ratio. Add that to the bagged out rear LSD and my efforts to make everything as reliable as possible, the Ford 8.8 IRS setup is the best match for the budget. Very strong, lots of gear ratios at reasonable prices and nice LSD setups that don't cost a ton.
#252
1308ccs of awesome
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yeah 275/35-15s until I decide to pony up the money for some nice light 17" wheels.
Turner Motorsports is 10 minutes away from me and their motorsports suspension guy handles my shock valving. He did a great job on the fronts so I'll let him decide what the rear should have. Anything is an upgrade over the bagged out Koni yellows I have now.
Thanks for the driveshaft info. That was the last thing weighing on my brain about the whole thing.
Turner Motorsports is 10 minutes away from me and their motorsports suspension guy handles my shock valving. He did a great job on the fronts so I'll let him decide what the rear should have. Anything is an upgrade over the bagged out Koni yellows I have now.
Thanks for the driveshaft info. That was the last thing weighing on my brain about the whole thing.
Make sure you get a small pinion flange. There is a guy on norotors that can source nice 626 turbo outer CVs to use too.
I'm running 5.13s with a torsen T2R and like it a lot.
#254
I would suggest reading the entire 8.8 swap thread on norotors. There is a ton of good info in it.
Make sure you get a small pinion flange. There is a guy on norotors that can source nice 626 turbo outer CVs to use too.
I'm running 5.13s with a torsen T2R and like it a lot.
Make sure you get a small pinion flange. There is a guy on norotors that can source nice 626 turbo outer CVs to use too.
I'm running 5.13s with a torsen T2R and like it a lot.
#257
While I wait for my budget to recuperate, I'm knocking out a couple other projects. One is quite special, since it's for a friend.
First off. I need space in the shop so the LeMons RX7 needs to get out for a couple weeks. After 10 months of sitting she fired right up and pulled out.
Surprising what $500 can get you these days.
Lots of space now - especially once I get the lawn equipment put away
So what's the project? That's going to be a surprise. But here's a teaser:
First off. I need space in the shop so the LeMons RX7 needs to get out for a couple weeks. After 10 months of sitting she fired right up and pulled out.
Surprising what $500 can get you these days.
Lots of space now - especially once I get the lawn equipment put away
So what's the project? That's going to be a surprise. But here's a teaser:
#258
While I wait for my budget to recuperate, I'm knocking out a couple other projects. One is quite special, since it's for a friend.
First off. I need space in the shop so the LeMons RX7 needs to get out for a couple weeks. After 10 months of sitting she fired right up and pulled out.
Surprising what $500 can get you these days.
Lots of space now - especially once I get the lawn equipment put away
So what's the project? That's going to be a surprise. But here's a teaser:
First off. I need space in the shop so the LeMons RX7 needs to get out for a couple weeks. After 10 months of sitting she fired right up and pulled out.
Surprising what $500 can get you these days.
Lots of space now - especially once I get the lawn equipment put away
So what's the project? That's going to be a surprise. But here's a teaser:
I would kill for a steet FC right now, race car has me hooked.
Last edited by NorthernForestMotorsports; 10-15-15 at 04:22 PM.
#262
It's a built 4-speed from a Beetle. Should be able to handle more power than we'll be producing.
Adapter is from Kennedy engineering. Worked pretty well with just a little massaging with an angle grinder.
Engine is a 13B 4-port from a REPU with a bridgeport. Should be quick.
Adapter is from Kennedy engineering. Worked pretty well with just a little massaging with an angle grinder.
Engine is a 13B 4-port from a REPU with a bridgeport. Should be quick.
#265
Not all has been still with the RX7. I got a special package today.
Four 2-foot sections of lovely CNC hot wire cut foam with my own profile based on a STOL aircraft design. Now I need to order up some carbon fiber fabric and some more vacuum bagging supplies.
Four 2-foot sections of lovely CNC hot wire cut foam with my own profile based on a STOL aircraft design. Now I need to order up some carbon fiber fabric and some more vacuum bagging supplies.
#267
1308ccs of awesome
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nice, I bought a two huge 70" foam wing elements from a model plane place to do the same thing (flyingfoam.com). but my friend who does CF stuff wussed out so I ended up just getting a semi-custom APR GT-1000...
Looking forward to seeing some fun composite work :-)
Looking forward to seeing some fun composite work :-)
#269
We took a brief walk through pits when we got there saw the car but not the driver & engineer.
Snapped a few on the line.....3....
.2....1
GOOOOO
Snapped these photos at Okemo.
#270
Very cool build, glad to see another FC hillclimber! How high are you planning to mount the rear wing? I suspect you will be getting some turbulent air back there based on the rear hatch glass having been removed.