Knee-deep in my current build
07-26-09, 06:58 PM
#176
I should also mention I have a LIM heat blanket on the way from Elliot over at Turblown 
A pair of teaser pics of the compressor housing that is in the mail to me. It was polished, had the 500R etched into it, then it was given a UV coating to keep the part permanently polished
A pair of teaser pics of the compressor housing that is in the mail to me. It was polished, had the 500R etched into it, then it was given a UV coating to keep the part permanently polished
link for reference to a turbo tach: http://www.electramotive.com/turbo.html
07-27-09, 08:57 AM
#180
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IT'S ALIVE!!!!
She fired up with zero drama, not much smoke either
. There is an exhaust leak, I think the TiAL wastegate isn't seated 100% properly. Car holds a rock steady 1050 rpm idle and has built some vacuum in the short time she's been idling.
On a side note, the RE Speed filler neck *does* fit with an oem cap, it is a very tight fit and the cap has to be oriented a certain way. My pimpin' R-Magic cap will not fit however, boo.
Thank to all those who helped/hung out/drank beer/took pictures/made fun of me: Tom, Marc, my brother Ryan, Bryan, and my dad.
More details and pictures to come
She fired up with zero drama, not much smoke either
. There is an exhaust leak, I think the TiAL wastegate isn't seated 100% properly. Car holds a rock steady 1050 rpm idle and has built some vacuum in the short time she's been idling.On a side note, the RE Speed filler neck *does* fit with an oem cap, it is a very tight fit and the cap has to be oriented a certain way. My pimpin' R-Magic cap will not fit however, boo.
Thank to all those who helped/hung out/drank beer/took pictures/made fun of me: Tom, Marc, my brother Ryan, Bryan, and my dad.
More details and pictures to come
07-27-09, 09:22 AM
#181
Vids or it didn't happen :-P
Looks awesome! I'm now searching this thread for info on the exhaust manifold.
On a side note, you seem to have a pretty strong belief in coatings, but is there any evidence (besides anecdotal) that they will have longevity? I'm not questioning you, just the coatings!
Looks awesome! I'm now searching this thread for info on the exhaust manifold.
On a side note, you seem to have a pretty strong belief in coatings, but is there any evidence (besides anecdotal) that they will have longevity? I'm not questioning you, just the coatings!
07-27-09, 07:20 PM
#184
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What is the purpose of the hole in the compressor housing? Turbo tachometer?
link for reference to a turbo tach: http://www.electramotive.com/turbo.html
link for reference to a turbo tach: http://www.electramotive.com/turbo.html
Vids or it didn't happen :-P
Looks awesome! I'm now searching this thread for info on the exhaust manifold.
On a side note, you seem to have a pretty strong belief in coatings, but is there any evidence (besides anecdotal) that they will have longevity? I'm not questioning you, just the coatings!
Looks awesome! I'm now searching this thread for info on the exhaust manifold.
On a side note, you seem to have a pretty strong belief in coatings, but is there any evidence (besides anecdotal) that they will have longevity? I'm not questioning you, just the coatings!
Re: the coatings, I had typed up a lengthy dissertation on the benefits some time ago that I'd have to dig up. I recommend clicking the link in my sig referring to the GB, that'll give you some info. My coater uses rotary-specific ceramic coating, and his product has been proven many times over in high powered rotary drag cars and road race cars
As far as quantifiable benefits, those are hard to come by......I can tell you my engine bay stays very cool, my EGTs are pretty low for my setup, and my turbo has always spooled very fast given it's size. I think it's all small stuff that incrementally adds up.
07-27-09, 09:04 PM
#189
That is the compressor inlet, it's the only spot you can source filtered fresh (unboosted) air. A nipple threads in that hole, and is for both rotor housing oil injectors and also for the oil filler neck. It keeps the OMP happy and also keeps my crankcase de-pressurized (ie no smokey exhaust). Some people just insert the nipple in the end of the air filter, I wanted a more 'hard mounted' solution.
07-27-09, 09:24 PM
#190
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I also picked up some of it from Bruce's Speed Shop here in NJ, the place has soooo many cool things to pick up, it's like Christmas every time I go in there Ha, I spent more time pushing your widebody beast out of my way I may not let you see it in person as punishment
07-28-09, 09:02 AM
#193
It's gorgeous! Who made it? I'm about to send a mock-up to a shop to have it replicated for my FB project.
For the construction of my manifold, I would really like to have this done to it as well as the downpipe (or I could heat-wrap it I suppose). I already have a Gotham blanket so I'm in agreement with the effects of the coatings/blanket "stacking" to create a noticeable improvement in response. I just won't have a baseline, I'm going into this completely blind since my car has never been driven.
Thanks for the info and I'll check out your GB thread.
Re: the coatings, I had typed up a lengthy dissertation on the benefits some time ago that I'd have to dig up. I recommend clicking the link in my sig referring to the GB, that'll give you some info. My coater uses rotary-specific ceramic coating, and his product has been proven many times over in high powered rotary drag cars and road race cars
As far as quantifiable benefits, those are hard to come by......I can tell you my engine bay stays very cool, my EGTs are pretty low for my setup, and my turbo has always spooled very fast given it's size. I think it's all small stuff that incrementally adds up.
As far as quantifiable benefits, those are hard to come by......I can tell you my engine bay stays very cool, my EGTs are pretty low for my setup, and my turbo has always spooled very fast given it's size. I think it's all small stuff that incrementally adds up.
Thanks for the info and I'll check out your GB thread.
07-28-09, 03:06 PM
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07-28-09, 03:31 PM
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On another note, I was able to put about 20 miles on the motor yesterday. The car pulls very well at half-throttle and off boost, seems to be more torquey than my old motor. The clutch is very streetable, nice firm pedal and more forgiving than a 6 puck.
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07-30-09, 10:55 PM
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The final stages.....
I have quite a few pics that I'll upload and come back tomorrow to add commentary on
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