Big Turbo Time! Midsummer 2007 Pics/Update On My Turbo-NA Bridgeport Project
08-29-07, 11:20 AM
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Aaron,
You're actually pretty close to me, I live in the GTA. Do you go out to any of the CSCS event's at Cayuga and/or Grand Bend?
I help out with these sport compact events running the drift competition, but there is track and drag racing as well. Have you been out to any of the events?
By the way, if you're looking for CAD software, Solidworks is probably your best bet, it's pretty easy to learn on your own. It's what I've learned to use and with the finite element analysis and other piggy back programs, it's truely a valuable tool.
Beautiful build, it's the kind that you never see on the Nissan forums out here because everyone is too cheap or to impatient to do the job right.
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BTW: I think you just hooked me on a new paint. Did you get metal cast from Canadian Tire?
You're actually pretty close to me, I live in the GTA. Do you go out to any of the CSCS event's at Cayuga and/or Grand Bend?
I help out with these sport compact events running the drift competition, but there is track and drag racing as well. Have you been out to any of the events?
By the way, if you're looking for CAD software, Solidworks is probably your best bet, it's pretty easy to learn on your own. It's what I've learned to use and with the finite element analysis and other piggy back programs, it's truely a valuable tool.
Beautiful build, it's the kind that you never see on the Nissan forums out here because everyone is too cheap or to impatient to do the job right.
-Bob
BTW: I think you just hooked me on a new paint. Did you get metal cast from Canadian Tire?
08-29-07, 12:52 PM
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I start all my maps by sitting down in front of the TV, opening up the software (in the case of the Microtech I have to bring the TV into the car since the only way to edit the map is to be connected to the ECU
), then plugging in numbers based on previous experience. Very rarely do I start with someone else's "base" map unless I am really in a hurry.Actually I've never been to the track at Grand Bend and the first time I made it to Cayuga was MOTM. But I do try and get to Sparta when I can, which lately is not very often.
I help out with these sport compact events running the drift competition, but there is track and drag racing as well. Have you been out to any of the events?
By the way, if you're looking for CAD software, Solidworks is probably your best bet, it's pretty easy to learn on your own. It's what I've learned to use and with the finite element analysis and other piggy back programs, it's truly a valuable tool.
Beautiful build, it's the kind that you never see on the Nissan forums out here because everyone is too cheap or to impatient to do the job right.
BTW: I think you just hooked me on a new paint. Did you get metal cast from Canadian Tire?
08-29-07, 01:05 PM
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You would be surprised as to the age of some of the guys racing. The range is actually shifted to high 30's low 40's for the sport compact demographic. That being said, most of the people there are early to late 20's but still not so bad. Most of the drag racing players are older, 35-40's with some exceptions.
Yeah I forgot about Sparta, we're actually coming there this year as well. Should try to make it out
MOTM was a good turnout, I was there, but I didn't have much time to go around a take a look at some of the cars that showed up. I spend most of my day on the scaffolding at the center of the circuit track judging the drifters.
When I did get some time off, I took out a widebody FC on the circuit to tune out the suspension. Which it really needed.
All in all, I don't think there are nearly enough rotary guys drag racing in Ontario.. it's too bad to because they have such a strong drag racing heritage. That being said, I think you're will be a good example of how well you can build a rotary if you try.
Yeah I forgot about Sparta, we're actually coming there this year as well. Should try to make it out
MOTM was a good turnout, I was there, but I didn't have much time to go around a take a look at some of the cars that showed up. I spend most of my day on the scaffolding at the center of the circuit track judging the drifters.
When I did get some time off, I took out a widebody FC on the circuit to tune out the suspension. Which it really needed.
All in all, I don't think there are nearly enough rotary guys drag racing in Ontario.. it's too bad to because they have such a strong drag racing heritage. That being said, I think you're will be a good example of how well you can build a rotary if you try.
08-29-07, 03:37 PM
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08-30-07, 04:27 PM
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You would be surprised as to the age of some of the guys racing. The range is actually shifted to high 30's low 40's for the sport compact demographic. That being said, most of the people there are early to late 20's but still not so bad. Most of the drag racing players are older, 35-40's with some exceptions.
MOTM was a good turnout, I was there, but I didn't have much time to go around a take a look at some of the cars that showed up. I spend most of my day on the scaffolding at the center of the circuit track judging the drifters.
08-30-07, 10:10 PM
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The 16th we're coming down. September of course. Shouldn't be that big of an event, but it's something to do.
Yeah, I thought the Mazdas had a good turnout. The drag racing wasn't bad but the amount of racers we had this year compared to last has been less for sure.
Yeah, I thought the Mazdas had a good turnout. The drag racing wasn't bad but the amount of racers we had this year compared to last has been less for sure.
09-01-07, 10:46 AM
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Well, obviously it's true...I mean, it would be stupid to assume that the NA rotary could ever handle any amount of boost...Not 12 PSI from the stock turbo, and certainly not 13 PSI from a GT40R....
09-03-07, 06:04 PM
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Aaron, beautiful car you have there. Good to see a lot of well thought out engineering.
Do you plan to paint the intercooler pipes? They really stand out in your engine bay(not that its a bad thing, just making a note)
Do you plan to paint the intercooler pipes? They really stand out in your engine bay(not that its a bad thing, just making a note)
09-03-07, 06:53 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1MryAt1dw8, hey aaron why does you turbo sound like its clipping the housing or something, doesnt sound good at all
09-04-07, 09:22 AM
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http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html
this study may change your mind.
this study may change your mind.
I buy whatever oil and filter is currently on sale. I grabbed the Fram because it was the cheapest filter that fit the remote adapter in that size, and it had the neat grippy black area which makes it easy to take on and off.In reading the email from a concerned Frame engineer (if that's even true, because I could of course email someone claiming to be anyone that I want) I'm even more suspicious about the results because there are glaring inconsistencies. For example, the often maligned cardboard end caps. The cardboard is just there to hold the glue, which is the actual structural element. There is no advantage to using metal and in fact the glue will bond better to rough cardboard better then smooth metal. The lack of quality checking is also suspect since ISO corporations are subject to international standards and frequent inspections. And my factory Honda filters have rubber anti-drainback valves as well...
Not saying that page is inaccurate, but I'm critical of everything I read, regardless of the source. I've never heard of nor experienced any engine problems relating to Fram filters either.
But mainly, I bought it because I knew people would complain.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1MryAt1dw8, hey aaron why does you turbo sound like its clipping the housing or something, doesnt sound good at all
Speaking of that video, the comments people are making really show the fact that the gene pool needs more chlorine. Based on the fact that they were received after the link was posted to this thread, I assume they come from people on this forum. The ignorance and hostility is astounding...Bunch of jealous kids.
