eage8's SSM/HPDE FC Turbo
05-24-13, 11:58 AM
#126
Sorry yes that was a brain fart. Lance @ Freelance Motorsports said for my power output (hybrid turbo, ~350whp max) that the stock bearings are fine. FD stat gears do drop it to place I believe....dont quote me on that though, I'm not assembling the engine! haha.
a reliability mod since the car sees track time would be race clearancing the rotors since there will be more high-rpm use than a street car.
a reliability mod since the car sees track time would be race clearancing the rotors since there will be more high-rpm use than a street car.
05-28-13, 12:52 PM
#128
It's very easy to go overboard while building a new engine.....
Here is where I'm at:
score isn't too bad, but still need a new one...
Here is what the build currently looks like:
9.7:1 S5 N/A Rotors w/ competition bearings
RX-8 Stationary gears
RX-8 e-shaft
pineapple racing medium street port + exhaust port
pineapple racing HD water seals
OEM mazda apex seals
FD oil pressure regulator
went to harbor frieght the other day and got a 20 gallon parts washer... let the cleaning begin!
Here is where I'm at:
score isn't too bad, but still need a new one...
Here is what the build currently looks like:
9.7:1 S5 N/A Rotors w/ competition bearings
RX-8 Stationary gears
RX-8 e-shaft
pineapple racing medium street port + exhaust port
pineapple racing HD water seals
OEM mazda apex seals
FD oil pressure regulator
went to harbor frieght the other day and got a 20 gallon parts washer... let the cleaning begin!
05-28-13, 01:10 PM
#129
Rob at Pineapple is a fantastic go-to guy for any build. I have never had a reason to work with anyone else...
Just call him to discuss his oiling upgrades. He may have improved them with new ideas since he built my engines (maybe RX-8 stuff IDK). Previously a lot of it was to update the FC stuff to FD. I cant recall the details honestly.
If you are working with him, have him balance the rotating assembly for you at the same time. I can ship those rotors to his shop if you want.
Just sent you a PM on that....before I saw you were going RX-8 e-shaft. I can still include the counter weight if you want. Also negotiable on my price.
Just call him to discuss his oiling upgrades. He may have improved them with new ideas since he built my engines (maybe RX-8 stuff IDK). Previously a lot of it was to update the FC stuff to FD. I cant recall the details honestly.
If you are working with him, have him balance the rotating assembly for you at the same time. I can ship those rotors to his shop if you want.
Just sent you a PM on that....before I saw you were going RX-8 e-shaft. I can still include the counter weight if you want. Also negotiable on my price.
05-28-13, 02:04 PM
#130
Rob at Pineapple is a fantastic go-to guy for any build. I have never had a reason to work with anyone else...
Just call him to discuss his oiling upgrades. He may have improved them with new ideas since he built my engines (maybe RX-8 stuff IDK). Previously a lot of it was to update the FC stuff to FD. I cant recall the details honestly.
If you are working with him, have him balance the rotating assembly for you at the same time. I can ship those rotors to his shop if you want.
Just sent you a PM on that....before I saw you were going RX-8 e-shaft. I can still include the counter weight if you want. Also negotiable on my price.
Just call him to discuss his oiling upgrades. He may have improved them with new ideas since he built my engines (maybe RX-8 stuff IDK). Previously a lot of it was to update the FC stuff to FD. I cant recall the details honestly.
If you are working with him, have him balance the rotating assembly for you at the same time. I can ship those rotors to his shop if you want.
Just sent you a PM on that....before I saw you were going RX-8 e-shaft. I can still include the counter weight if you want. Also negotiable on my price.
RX8 stat gears are almost the same as the FD stuff, but they costs way less money.
I don't need the counter weight, they're replacing S5 TII rotors so they'll be fine.
sent you a PM
06-03-13, 12:43 PM
#131
Update:
I've been slacking a bit.... I still have no S5 NA rotors (the set I'm trying to by was delayed by the seller going out of town...
)
my package of goodies from mazda motorsports and pineapple racing came
in addition to the above it'll have:
FD corner seal springs
FD side seal springs
competition outer oil control ring springs
I might throw the larger front thrust bearing assembly from an FD on it, but I have to see if I can get it balanced locally first (you have to re balance it because you have to use an FD or RX8 front counter weight for the larger bearings.)
I also have to get the RX-8 rear stationary gear machined to have an o-ring groove in it.
This engine will not be ready in time for this weekend's pro-solo
I'll be co-driving my brother's S2000 CR in STR.
I've been slacking a bit.... I still have no S5 NA rotors (the set I'm trying to by was delayed by the seller going out of town...
)my package of goodies from mazda motorsports and pineapple racing came
in addition to the above it'll have:
FD corner seal springs
FD side seal springs
competition outer oil control ring springs
I might throw the larger front thrust bearing assembly from an FD on it, but I have to see if I can get it balanced locally first (you have to re balance it because you have to use an FD or RX8 front counter weight for the larger bearings.)
I also have to get the RX-8 rear stationary gear machined to have an o-ring groove in it.
This engine will not be ready in time for this weekend's pro-solo
I'll be co-driving my brother's S2000 CR in STR.
06-26-13, 11:24 PM
#132
Engine build has slowed down.... mainly due to getting dicked around by people selling S5 NA rotors *not amused*
I did get a FD front counter weight and a bunch of other stuff to make the front thrust bearings a bit bigger:
I talked to some people and you don't have to rebalance anything if you use the FD front counter weight... since the FD rotors weigh the same as S5 rotors and use the same rear automatic counter weight.
I did get a FD front counter weight and a bunch of other stuff to make the front thrust bearings a bit bigger:
I talked to some people and you don't have to rebalance anything if you use the FD front counter weight... since the FD rotors weigh the same as S5 rotors and use the same rear automatic counter weight.
06-26-13, 11:38 PM
#135
06-27-13, 07:53 AM
#138
I have a buddy near baltimore with a miata who does a lot of autocross. It's very possible youve seen him somewhere.
07-22-13, 06:28 PM
#141
I did order order something exciting though... I'll wait to update this till they're here though...
I autocrossed the corolla again last weekend. only got 2 runs, one of which was soaking wet...
Here is my only dry run... it's not pretty, but it got my 1st in SSM (beat a 300hp FB on hoosiers)
I autocrossed the corolla again last weekend. only got 2 runs, one of which was soaking wet...
Here is my only dry run... it's not pretty, but it got my 1st in SSM (beat a 300hp FB on hoosiers)
08-04-13, 10:36 PM
#147
All four our mine... through some annoying dealings with some forums members I ended up with 5 S5 NA rotors.... 2 matching letter pairs which got race clearanced. 1 pair will soon be for sale.
one nice thing that came out of it though is I'm using 2 C weight rotors that are the same exact weight to the gram...
08-06-13, 05:15 PM
#148
did some work today...
clearanced all the side seals:
I'm still on the fence about weather I want to actually port the engine or just clean up the stock ports... stock ports are pretty torquey *shrug*
installed a 929 BMC and booster. I had to replace the bolt with a shorter one in my BMC brace and it just barely fit. Next I have to mount up my Wilwood adjustable proportioning valve, and run the booster vacuum line (which is on the opposite side as stock).
clearanced all the side seals:
I'm still on the fence about weather I want to actually port the engine or just clean up the stock ports... stock ports are pretty torquey *shrug*
installed a 929 BMC and booster. I had to replace the bolt with a shorter one in my BMC brace and it just barely fit. Next I have to mount up my Wilwood adjustable proportioning valve, and run the booster vacuum line (which is on the opposite side as stock).
