FD#3... I finally got my favorite color/trim! 1993 SSM Base
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Track fun runs… well kinda fun…lol
Saturday I threw on the drag radials and headed out to Orlando Speed World.
So this time boost is at 22psi on E65. I’m hoping for a 10.99 or better for a pretty tame street FD.
Well didn’t happen, kinda bummed. I know it has the potential but that’s ok.
The ACT HDSS didn’t like it and slipped in 2nd-4th gears.
I stayed in the throttle and knew it’d be my only run of the day so I just let her eat…lol
I’m sure the 4yrs old clutch is probably just worn and tired and the extra boost with sticky tires just did it in.
Video of the run.
Draggy in car video… slippage extreme!!
Draggy slip
Track time slip
Pretty neat the Draggy and track slip are very close.
I’ll be dropping the trans this week to see the carnage.
At idle you can hear lose metal bits in the bell housing… kinda reminds me of the ice cream truck music. Ding…. ding..ding
Steve
So this time boost is at 22psi on E65. I’m hoping for a 10.99 or better for a pretty tame street FD.
Well didn’t happen, kinda bummed. I know it has the potential but that’s ok.
The ACT HDSS didn’t like it and slipped in 2nd-4th gears.
I stayed in the throttle and knew it’d be my only run of the day so I just let her eat…lol
I’m sure the 4yrs old clutch is probably just worn and tired and the extra boost with sticky tires just did it in.
Video of the run.
Draggy in car video… slippage extreme!!
Draggy slip
Track time slip
Pretty neat the Draggy and track slip are very close.
I’ll be dropping the trans this week to see the carnage.
At idle you can hear lose metal bits in the bell housing… kinda reminds me of the ice cream truck music. Ding…. ding..ding
Steve
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Thx I was really hoping for a high 10 sec run.
Last time I ran there she went 11.8@118 on 15.5psi so with 22psi it would’ve been interesting to see the time.
Yeah Draggy is on point with the time slip… so close to each other.
I assume the smoke is slippage from clutch disc, in between the pressure plate and flywheel. I was super easy on it driving home and didn’t smoke at all.
Gonna start to pull the trans today.
Steve
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Tanabe Medallion not true 3” though
Pete, I’ve never had a back fire or issues like that.
I believe it’s from back pressure.. look inside the Tanabe Medallion exhaust( which I thought it was a true 3” exhaust) and it’s only about 2 1/4 diameter inside the muffler.
Definitely not good for higher boost levels so I think the exhaust found a weak link in the system and self vented …lol
Steve
I believe it’s from back pressure.. look inside the Tanabe Medallion exhaust( which I thought it was a true 3” exhaust) and it’s only about 2 1/4 diameter inside the muffler.
Definitely not good for higher boost levels so I think the exhaust found a weak link in the system and self vented …lol
Steve
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Its a RX7store.com midpipe, I believe its a magnaflow in the center.....about 6 years old.
I haven't used Anti-lag or 2 Step with this setup.
Maybe too much back pressure for the boost I was running with the Tanabe but don't really know though.
Thx Steve
I haven't used Anti-lag or 2 Step with this setup.
Maybe too much back pressure for the boost I was running with the Tanabe but don't really know though.
Thx Steve
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Pete, I’ve never had a back fire or issues like that.
I believe it’s from back pressure.. look inside the Tanabe Medallion exhaust( which I thought it was a true 3” exhaust) and it’s only about 2 1/4 diameter inside the muffler.
Definitely not good for higher boost levels so I think the exhaust found a weak link in the system and self vented …lol
Steve
I believe it’s from back pressure.. look inside the Tanabe Medallion exhaust( which I thought it was a true 3” exhaust) and it’s only about 2 1/4 diameter inside the muffler.
Definitely not good for higher boost levels so I think the exhaust found a weak link in the system and self vented …lol
Steve
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You’ll be good… just don’t go chasing more boost like me
Mines was perfect at 15-16psi.
And I also love the quietness of the Tanabe but she don’t flow for higher boost levels.
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Can't wait to see the 4 rotor... maybe this April?
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Yes. You can have your fabricator / welder dude (or yourself if you have the skillz) cut out the old Magnaflow muffler and weld in the new Borla. Probably best to be fitted and tack welded while on the car for best fitment. Then removed to finish welding all around.
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Thx, that’s what I was thinking.
Appreciate you sharing
The wife did get me this for Christmas(she’s the best) but my skills are not ready to tackle that job yet… still learning.
I do have a local buddy that welds and can take care of it.
It’s a PrimeWeld TIG 225X, tons of great reviews about it.
Steve
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PrimeWeld buds
Oh man…. 2yrs! I don’t think I could be that patient.
I’d be itching to try it and call out of work to find some time lol.
Im like you, wanna make my own intercooler pipes, exhaust and such.
Heres to learning new things.
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On my 20B, I have two of the Borla X1R mufflers installed, one as a mid-pipe and one as the muffler:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0bf718bc2.jpeg
The midpipe has been on the car for about five years - replaced the melted Magnaflow one - and the muffler and carbon exhaust tips since 2020. Then again, I haven't been doing much driving in the last few years as I am overseas.
Borla mufflers are top-notch quality, a significant improvement over Magnaflow.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0bf718bc2.jpeg
The midpipe has been on the car for about five years - replaced the melted Magnaflow one - and the muffler and carbon exhaust tips since 2020. Then again, I haven't been doing much driving in the last few years as I am overseas.
Borla mufflers are top-notch quality, a significant improvement over Magnaflow.
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On my 20B, I have two of the Borla X1R mufflers installed, one as a mid-pipe and one as the muffler:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0bf718bc2.jpeg
The midpipe has been on the car for about five years - replaced the melted Magnaflow one - and the muffler and carbon exhaust tips since 2020. Then again, I haven't been doing much driving in the last few years as I am overseas.
Borla mufflers are top-notch quality, a significant improvement over Magnaflow.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0bf718bc2.jpeg
The midpipe has been on the car for about five years - replaced the melted Magnaflow one - and the muffler and carbon exhaust tips since 2020. Then again, I haven't been doing much driving in the last few years as I am overseas.
Borla mufflers are top-notch quality, a significant improvement over Magnaflow.
Definitely interested in doing the Borla X1R mufflers... also your twin carbon exhaust tips look great.
You coming to DGRR 2024? Ill be there
Steve
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Hello. My pleasure. As for DGRR, I want to be there, but I am not confident the DCT transmission swap will be completed and sorted out. I was promised last year, spent lots of money to travel from overseas, only to be disappointed.
So, I am in a wait-and-see mode with the latest promised delivery by the end of February. If that happens, you will see me at DGRR.
So, I am in a wait-and-see mode with the latest promised delivery by the end of February. If that happens, you will see me at DGRR.
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Transmission is out
Had some free time and was able to remove the transmission, clutch & flywheel couple of days ago.
The clutch is all crap but I got about 6yrs of use on this clutch setup and they were for the most part hard years. I wasn’t easy on it.
Rear main seal had a slight leak so I’ll be replacing that before the new setup goes in.
Steve
The clutch is all crap but I got about 6yrs of use on this clutch setup and they were for the most part hard years. I wasn’t easy on it.
Rear main seal had a slight leak so I’ll be replacing that before the new setup goes in.
Steve
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