94 Build... GT35R, RE Vmount and a whole lot more............ NOW WITH PISTONS!!
08-26-13, 06:22 PM
#555
. Thanks for the tip. Vmount got a lot of compliments and I was happy to tell them it was built by Rotary Extreme. I just saw Josh's car in person and the pictures here don't do it justice. The engine bay is Top of Class and not just the aesthetics. The pieces Josh bought and had made are top drawer and his intercooler with British-1900th-Century-looking hand-stamped manufacturer's plate is really well done and a beautiful piece. Locating the condenser under the radiator was a great solution. And the paint will knock you out. You just don't Montego Blue repaints that look as good as this and its striking.
Gordon
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08-26-13, 06:23 PM
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I just saw Josh's car in person and the pictures here don't do it justice. The engine bay is Top of Class and not just the aesthetics. The pieces Josh bought and had made are top drawer and his intercooler with British-1900th-Century-looking hand-stamped manufacturer's plate is really well done and a beautiful piece. Locating the condenser under the radiator was a great solution. And the paint will knock you out. You just don't Montego Blue repaints that look as good as this and its striking.
Gordon
Gordon
08-26-13, 08:44 PM
#557
hahahahaha
I did it so that guys with ac can still have a full face rad and less blockage. It also helps me keep the same frame and ducting for cars with ac and without.
Kit does come with a ps cooler too which josh did not need.
08-27-13, 04:01 AM
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Rotorfest 2013
Alrighty... I didn't get a video today. I will make one this week, and of course, video during the tuning session.
I drove the car to Atco Raceway for Rotorfest. It's about 45 minutes each way and the car did very well. I did some tuning on the drive back and I got it running really smooth to around 6psi. The Adaptronic ECU is SO SLICK! Once the map was close, I setup Slow Convergance Adaptive Tuning and let the ECU go. Once flags were locked in, the ECU perfected the fuel map to match my target AFRs.
Not a drop of coolant or oil. Everything is looking on point for Thursday. Just need to keep checking everything and swap in my NGK 10 race plugs.
Alrighty... I didn't get a video today. I will make one this week, and of course, video during the tuning session.
I drove the car to Atco Raceway for Rotorfest. It's about 45 minutes each way and the car did very well. I did some tuning on the drive back and I got it running really smooth to around 6psi. The Adaptronic ECU is SO SLICK! Once the map was close, I setup Slow Convergance Adaptive Tuning and let the ECU go. Once flags were locked in, the ECU perfected the fuel map to match my target AFRs.
Not a drop of coolant or oil. Everything is looking on point for Thursday. Just need to keep checking everything and swap in my NGK 10 race plugs.
08-27-13, 10:51 AM
#562
Future Projects
Thanks everyone!! Below are a few things I have outlined for the future.
- Security system - I will be going all out on my security system. Having a nicely built Honda hatch a few years ago (extremely prone to theft), I learned quite a bit on how to properly add layers of security to a vehicle. This setup will be my masterpiece.
- RZ Seats - After much debate and looking at my options, I feel that RZ seats will fit my car, and my needs perfectly. It's a pretty big purchase, but I do plan to get a pair. As far as mint vs. having them recovered is still up in the air. Nonetheless, I will have RZ's with the tilt rail.
- Ducting & Cowls - As you may be able to tell from the pics, my oil coolers, and vmount need some finishing work to mate to my new bumper. I do plan to properly build the ducts for each, as well as a full underside cowl with an opening for the radiator.
- Upper panel - As I posted before, my carbon "radiator panel" came in and I am anxious to get it fitted. This project will probably happen the soonest as I just need to trim the piece to fit, and then have it painted. I think it will turn out nice.
- Wider rear wheels - With the new rear fender space created by the fender roll, I have more than enough room to widen the rear wheels. I will have my Meister 10" re-drummed to 11s and fit 315s. I have already contacted WorkUSA with pricing. This too will probably be later though.
- Upgraded Diff - It is inevitable with the power I will be making, so it will happen. Likely a Kaaz.
Thanks everyone!! Below are a few things I have outlined for the future.
- Security system - I will be going all out on my security system. Having a nicely built Honda hatch a few years ago (extremely prone to theft), I learned quite a bit on how to properly add layers of security to a vehicle. This setup will be my masterpiece.
- RZ Seats - After much debate and looking at my options, I feel that RZ seats will fit my car, and my needs perfectly. It's a pretty big purchase, but I do plan to get a pair. As far as mint vs. having them recovered is still up in the air. Nonetheless, I will have RZ's with the tilt rail.
- Ducting & Cowls - As you may be able to tell from the pics, my oil coolers, and vmount need some finishing work to mate to my new bumper. I do plan to properly build the ducts for each, as well as a full underside cowl with an opening for the radiator.
- Upper panel - As I posted before, my carbon "radiator panel" came in and I am anxious to get it fitted. This project will probably happen the soonest as I just need to trim the piece to fit, and then have it painted. I think it will turn out nice.
- Wider rear wheels - With the new rear fender space created by the fender roll, I have more than enough room to widen the rear wheels. I will have my Meister 10" re-drummed to 11s and fit 315s. I have already contacted WorkUSA with pricing. This too will probably be later though.
- Upgraded Diff - It is inevitable with the power I will be making, so it will happen. Likely a Kaaz.
08-27-13, 10:55 AM
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Why a kazz as opposed to a carbonetic?
BTW, with 315's out back have fun braking axles and transmissions
Are you able to add the 1" to the lip or is it going to have to be on the backside of the wheel, or a combination of both?
RZ seats are real nice and since you won't be tracking it, someone of your stature won't have to worry about cracking them.
BTW, with 315's out back have fun braking axles and transmissions
Are you able to add the 1" to the lip or is it going to have to be on the backside of the wheel, or a combination of both?
RZ seats are real nice and since you won't be tracking it, someone of your stature won't have to worry about cracking them.
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08-27-13, 11:05 AM
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^ It might be more beneficial just to purchase New custom barrels. But they wouldn't ever add the 1" to the front side of the wheel because it would look like crap. The 1" strip would be added to the back side of the wheel. But I doubt Work would do it (correct me if i'm wrong) but pretty sure they just make custom barrels. You'd have to contact someone else to cut/weld in the strip.
08-27-13, 11:20 AM
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I was not suggesting he widen the wheels with a one inch strip I was just asking which side of the wheel would they add the 1" .I know they would use a new barrel. Just which one and if it would be both was my question.
08-27-13, 04:15 PM
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Why a kazz as opposed to a carbonetic?
BTW, with 315's out back have fun braking axles and transmissions
Are you able to add the 1" to the lip or is it going to have to be on the backside of the wheel, or a combination of both?
RZ seats are real nice and since you won't be tracking it, someone of your stature won't have to worry about cracking them.
BTW, with 315's out back have fun braking axles and transmissions
Are you able to add the 1" to the lip or is it going to have to be on the backside of the wheel, or a combination of both?
RZ seats are real nice and since you won't be tracking it, someone of your stature won't have to worry about cracking them.
Axles will likely be upgraded as well. Transmission.... Stock like cord wood and swap on demand.
I have no plans to launch the car hard or drag race. But with breaking loose my 285's in 3rd gear at 60mph, there is a reason to upgrade. Yes, I could get much better tires and likely eliminate that. But, with plenty of fender room, it's really two birds with one stone. Not looking for the "hella flush" look or "stance crap", but I do notice the rear fender's gap a bit more since they were brought out. They look great, but I would like to fill them. Spacers just don't feel like an option.What do you mean my stature!?!
^ It might be more beneficial just to purchase New custom barrels. But they wouldn't ever add the 1" to the front side of the wheel because it would look like crap. The 1" strip would be added to the back side of the wheel. But I doubt Work would do it (correct me if i'm wrong) but pretty sure they just make custom barrels. You'd have to contact someone else to cut/weld in the strip.
The outer. My wheels are close enough to the trailing arm to be just right.
08-29-13, 09:22 PM
#574
Dyno Day
Well fella's, the results are in, and I am quite happy. The car did very well all day. Everything was solid with not one hick-up, leak, or issue. Ambient temps were almost 90 degrees today so I am right where I figured I would be. The Adaptronic controls everything very well and the secondary engagement is seamless. Boost comes on very fast.
The car is an absolute BLAST!! 3rd gear lights them up on demand. 4th gear highway pulls are too much fun.
And I enjoyed my cold A/C on the way home.
The chart has both my low (14psi) and high (24psi) boost settings. As mentioned earlier, its activated by the factory fog light switch.
504whp 419ft/lbs @ 24psi
412whp 335ft/lbs @ 14psi
Well fella's, the results are in, and I am quite happy. The car did very well all day. Everything was solid with not one hick-up, leak, or issue. Ambient temps were almost 90 degrees today so I am right where I figured I would be. The Adaptronic controls everything very well and the secondary engagement is seamless. Boost comes on very fast.
The car is an absolute BLAST!! 3rd gear lights them up on demand. 4th gear highway pulls are too much fun.
And I enjoyed my cold A/C on the way home.
The chart has both my low (14psi) and high (24psi) boost settings. As mentioned earlier, its activated by the factory fog light switch.
504whp 419ft/lbs @ 24psi
412whp 335ft/lbs @ 14psi
