V Mount track report
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From: Norcal
V Mount track report
On the way up to Thuderhill on Sunday morning....left Los Altos ard 5 in the morning...initial temps
water ard the 80-85sC mark
air temps 9-11sC
Air temp outside was probarly in the mid 40sF to low 50F
Sunday on the track
water temps low 80sC all day long
air temps low to mid 30sC
Air temp outside varied between 60sF to low 70sF
Monday on track
water temps hit 90C once, stayed on in the mid 80s all day
Air temps were in the mid 30sC all day
On both days, I would average about 6-9 laps.
Car is set at .8bar boost.
Lap times hovered ard the 2.15s~2.16s
My fastest laptime was a 2.14.33s.
Oh, our Foko placed 3rd in an exhibition race in his new track toy...CONGRATS
....pics later.....
water ard the 80-85sC mark
air temps 9-11sC
Air temp outside was probarly in the mid 40sF to low 50F
Sunday on the track
water temps low 80sC all day long
air temps low to mid 30sC
Air temp outside varied between 60sF to low 70sF
Monday on track
water temps hit 90C once, stayed on in the mid 80s all day
Air temps were in the mid 30sC all day
On both days, I would average about 6-9 laps.
Car is set at .8bar boost.
Lap times hovered ard the 2.15s~2.16s
My fastest laptime was a 2.14.33s.
Oh, our Foko placed 3rd in an exhibition race in his new track toy...CONGRATS
....pics later.....
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Low to mid 80s water temps on the track. Where'd you mount your temp sensor, in the radiator?
Otherwise looks like the V-mount is working great! I'm sure you'll fill everyone in with all of the how-to details right, Fong?
Otherwise looks like the V-mount is working great! I'm sure you'll fill everyone in with all of the how-to details right, Fong?
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Tstat or no tstat?
I was *planning*, but work was in the way - I can't exactly just take days off at will. Ended up doing automotive-related projects anyways.
Besides, there's lap days all the time these days. No big deal.
I was *planning*, but work was in the way - I can't exactly just take days off at will. Ended up doing automotive-related projects anyways.
Besides, there's lap days all the time these days. No big deal.
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Wow! intake temps stayed in the 30'sC? Thats impressive. I can get mine up to 40C with just a few short dips into boost with the stock IC. Thats a hell of an improvement. I think I just found my next mod.
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Originally posted by cavellm
But ambient temperatures were COLD.
Not to diss on the v-mount, but take these same track days, and put them in 80-90 degree F weather, and see how it holds up.
But ambient temperatures were COLD.
Not to diss on the v-mount, but take these same track days, and put them in 80-90 degree F weather, and see how it holds up.
Last winter, temps with the PFS SMIC were alot higher....'
My previous experience with the twins and SMIC, my intake temps were very high
Highest water temps were 125C, intake in the 100s
Heh, the question is: When am I getting time to work on my car again? All the parts are sitting in storage, waiting to go on. Just have to get the time to do it...
In the meantime, I'm living vicariously through you and Doug Hayashi
In the meantime, I'm living vicariously through you and Doug Hayashi
Hey, where did my $$$ go?
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Looks like your air temps are fairly consistant around 20F over ambient. If that remains the case in very hot weather then your temps would be around 45C in 90degree weather.
Thats pretty good but the thing I like the most is it doesnt affect your water temps like a FMIC.
BTW - What V mount do you have and does it have a air splitter between the radiator and IC along with ducting on the sides to make all the air go thru the core?
STEPHEN
Thats pretty good but the thing I like the most is it doesnt affect your water temps like a FMIC.
BTW - What V mount do you have and does it have a air splitter between the radiator and IC along with ducting on the sides to make all the air go thru the core?
STEPHEN
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Originally posted by cavellm
But ambient temperatures were COLD.
Not to diss on the v-mount, but take these same track days, and put them in 80-90 degree F weather, and see how it holds up.
But ambient temperatures were COLD.
Not to diss on the v-mount, but take these same track days, and put them in 80-90 degree F weather, and see how it holds up.
...even without shroudingI can't speak for the HKS kit though
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Re: V Mount track report
Originally posted by Cossie
...Oh, our Foko placed 3rd in an exhibition race in his new track toy...CONGRATS
...Oh, our Foko placed 3rd in an exhibition race in his new track toy...CONGRATS
as you know it was an "interesting" race. since it was an exhibition race for the newly established american racing club, they just mixed all the different cars into one race! actually, it was cool to be racing against race prepped porsches, ferraris, trans am style muscle cars (mustangs and vipers), etc. kinda shows the relative strengths and weaknesses of all the different types of cars. overall a great time!
btw....i think you're taking on the torch of the nicest track fd around northern cali.....you gonna let me drive that bad boy this coming spring??
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Re: Re: V Mount track report
Originally posted by foko
thanks fong....i'll post a race report and some pics soon.
as you know it was an "interesting" race. since it was an exhibition race for the newly established american racing club, they just mixed all the different cars into one race! actually, it was cool to be racing against race prepped porsches, ferraris, trans am style muscle cars (mustangs and vipers), etc. kinda shows the relative strengths and weaknesses of all the different types of cars. overall a great time!
btw....i think you're taking on the torch of the nicest track fd around northern cali.....you gonna let me drive that bad boy this coming spring??
fabian
thanks fong....i'll post a race report and some pics soon.
as you know it was an "interesting" race. since it was an exhibition race for the newly established american racing club, they just mixed all the different cars into one race! actually, it was cool to be racing against race prepped porsches, ferraris, trans am style muscle cars (mustangs and vipers), etc. kinda shows the relative strengths and weaknesses of all the different types of cars. overall a great time!
btw....i think you're taking on the torch of the nicest track fd around northern cali.....you gonna let me drive that bad boy this coming spring??
fabian
Just make sure you dont blame me when you have an FD urge again after driving....
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Originally posted by Cossie
My car retires for the year....
Headed home...have 2 days lined up at Sepang F1 with my GTR33
My car retires for the year....
Headed home...have 2 days lined up at Sepang F1 with my GTR33
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Originally posted by SleepR1
As in Malaysia? Wow driving Sepang. I'm envious. You know we're practically countrymen, since the first Filipinos apparently migrated from Malaysia (as the Brits would say, "May-Lay-sha" LOL ).
As in Malaysia? Wow driving Sepang. I'm envious. You know we're practically countrymen, since the first Filipinos apparently migrated from Malaysia (as the Brits would say, "May-Lay-sha" LOL
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I am Singaporean...but have interests based in South Malaysia..thus I spend alot of time there..YES Sepang F1
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Originally posted by Cossie
I am not Malaysian... I am Singaporean...but have interests based in South Malaysia..thus I spend alot of time there..
YES Sepang F1
I am not Malaysian...
I am Singaporean...but have interests based in South Malaysia..thus I spend alot of time there..YES Sepang F1
Anyhow, I'm glad you're enjoying your new setup! Did the HKS V-mount setup come with an upraded radiator? How big a radiator will fit? Will a Koyo fit with the HKS V-mount kit?