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0 2019/02/13 07:27:40
Cleans up nice.
Cleans up nice.
0 2019/02/13 07:27:38
Picked up a very hard to find Tri-point sway bar! I was ecstatic to find this for sale.
Picked up a very hard to find Tri-point sway bar! I was ecstatic to find this for sale.
0 2019/02/13 07:21:47
Getting it all cleaned up after the radiator mess.
Getting it all cleaned up after the radiator mess.
0 2019/02/13 07:21:45
The old radiator, you can see it's been through some miles. Not the best fab work either.
The old radiator, you can see it's been through some miles. Not the best fab work either.
0 2019/02/13 07:21:43
This time around, modified it a little better with a smooth curve and some nice port work on the lower end tank.
This time around, modified it a little better with a smooth curve and some nice port work on the lower end tank.
0 2019/02/13 07:21:41
A new fan shroud, and I picked up some new motors along with RX-8 fans.
A new fan shroud, and I picked up some new motors along with RX-8 fans.
0 2019/02/13 07:21:39
Pick up a new radiator, interestingly enough, they have changed since my last purchase. This one is slightly thinner but still works great.
Pick up a new radiator, interestingly enough, they have changed since my last purchase. This one is slightly thinner but still works great.
0 2019/02/13 07:21:37
Radiator ruined.
Radiator ruined.
0 2019/02/13 07:18:39
Fan shroud and fans destroyed.
Fan shroud and fans destroyed.
0 2019/02/13 07:18:36
Radiator damage from the fans being forced into the fins.
Radiator damage from the fans being forced into the fins.
0 2019/02/13 07:18:34
Oil pan damage
Oil pan damage
0 2019/02/13 07:18:32
You can see it's over 6" higher than the path the tires are on!
You can see it's over 6" higher than the path the tires are on!
0 2019/02/13 07:18:30
0 2019/02/13 07:18:26
Coming around the curve, traffic made it impossible to go around and I didn't stop in time with people behind me.
Coming around the curve, traffic made it impossible to go around and I didn't stop in time with people behind me.
0 2019/02/13 07:18:24
Well the car was driving great and I'm heading home from work one day and the road is completely destroyed around a sharp curve. I couldn't go around the hump in the road and it takes out my radiator, radiator fans, damages my oil pan, and exhaust. I find pavement everywhere afterwards.
Well the car was driving great and I'm heading home from work one day and the road is completely destroyed around a sharp curve. I couldn't go around the hump in the road and it takes out my radiator, radiator fans, damages my oil pan, and exhaust. I find pavement everywhere afterwards.
0 2019/02/13 06:45:11
Time for some Denso plugs this time around. They're essentially the same heat range but I've heard they're a little better.
Time for some Denso plugs this time around. They're essentially the same heat range but I've heard they're a little better.
0 2019/02/13 06:45:09
See what I mean about not using cheap plugs and checking them often? These are R7420-11 plugs, the leading on the left worn down in less than 5k miles!
See what I mean about not using cheap plugs and checking them often? These are R7420-11 plugs, the leading on the left worn down in less than 5k miles!
0 2019/02/13 06:45:07
Just pumping some E85.
Just pumping some E85.
0 2019/02/13 06:45:05
I love how the fluorescent lighting really shows the blue off.
I love how the fluorescent lighting really shows the blue off.
0 2019/02/13 06:45:03
Car is running pretty good, I'm slowly inching up the boost and the car is handling it very well.
Car is running pretty good, I'm slowly inching up the boost and the car is handling it very well.
0 2019/02/13 06:45:01
So I decided to drop the 3 port and go back to a 4 port boost solenoid. I wanted to run a 7psi gate spring for launching and turn the boost up to 40psi in higher gears. I'd either have to go CO2 boost control or a 4 port. Seeing as it's a street car, a 4 port seems like the best solution for now.
So I decided to drop the 3 port and go back to a 4 port boost solenoid. I wanted to run a 7psi gate spring for launching and turn the boost up to 40psi in higher gears. I'd either have to go CO2 boost control or a 4 port. Seeing as it's a street car, a 4 port seems like the best solution for now.
0 2019/02/13 06:41:58
Side by side shot of the cars. The FC slowly coming along with a lot of rewiring work.
Side by side shot of the cars. The FC slowly coming along with a lot of rewiring work.
0 2019/02/13 06:41:56
New steering wheel.
New steering wheel.
0 2019/02/13 06:41:54
Time to keep updating the interior, old steering wheel.
Time to keep updating the interior, old steering wheel.
0 2019/02/13 06:41:51
Studs sticking out just a hair.
Studs sticking out just a hair.
0 2019/02/13 06:41:49
Fresh ARP hardware really looks nice.
Fresh ARP hardware really looks nice.
0 2019/02/13 06:41:47
Over an 1" too long!
Over an 1" too long!
0 2019/02/13 06:37:23
Turns out DSS absolutely has the incorrect measurements on the axles. They made them way too long! I wasn't the only one to complain about this issue but they still appear to be making them too long to use straight from DSS. I luckily live about 3 hours from DSS, so I simply drove out there and had them shorten the axles while I waited.
Turns out DSS absolutely has the incorrect measurements on the axles. They made them way too long! I wasn't the only one to complain about this issue but they still appear to be making them too long to use straight from DSS. I luckily live about 3 hours from DSS, so I simply drove out there and had them shorten the axles while I waited.
0 2019/02/13 06:37:21
This is with all of the other bolts in and me pressing as hard as I can to get it to line up. What the hell is going on here?
This is with all of the other bolts in and me pressing as hard as I can to get it to line up. What the hell is going on here?
0 2019/02/13 06:37:19
Trying to get them installed and I see that they're not quite lining up as expected.
Trying to get them installed and I see that they're not quite lining up as expected.
0 2019/02/13 06:37:17
New Timken bearings and everything pressed together. The passenger axle was actually twisted inside of the hub as well and had to be cut out!
New Timken bearings and everything pressed together. The passenger axle was actually twisted inside of the hub as well and had to be cut out!
0 2019/02/13 06:37:15
After inspecting the factory axles, I found them twisted and decided to avoid a complete failure at some point and upgrade to DSS Pro Axles. They really are beautiful pieces.
After inspecting the factory axles, I found them twisted and decided to avoid a complete failure at some point and upgrade to DSS Pro Axles. They really are beautiful pieces.
0 2019/02/13 06:37:13
0 2019/02/13 06:04:01
Steaming out of the rear tank.
Steaming out of the rear tank.
0 2019/02/12 14:34:53
Now that the A2W is in, I do some testing and it works great. It keeps the air temps in check but it really does not work that great for street use. If you do repeated pulls, it heat soaks pretty bad - this is why I recommend keeping a A2A setup as long as possible to anyone who asks.
Now that the A2W is in, I do some testing and it works great. It keeps the air temps in check but it really does not work that great for street use. If you do repeated pulls, it heat soaks pretty bad - this is why I recommend keeping a A2A setup as long as possible to anyone who asks.
0 2019/02/12 14:34:52
Sumped fuel tank, dual -10AN sump to dual pre-filters, to the Bosch 044 pumps. The two pumps Y together and go into another 6 micron filter before the engine. I extend the existing 10 gauge fuel pump wiring with 30AMP fuses.
Sumped fuel tank, dual -10AN sump to dual pre-filters, to the Bosch 044 pumps. The two pumps Y together and go into another 6 micron filter before the engine. I extend the existing 10 gauge fuel pump wiring with 30AMP fuses.
0 2019/02/12 14:34:50
So, with the air temp issues resolved, I decide to turn the boost up and find the next limitation, fuel supply. The parallel -6AN lines just aren't balanced between the two rails and I'm overall just not happy with how they look. Time to upgrade!
So, with the air temp issues resolved, I decide to turn the boost up and find the next limitation, fuel supply. The parallel -6AN lines just aren't balanced between the two rails and I'm overall just not happy with how they look. Time to upgrade!
0 2019/02/12 14:34:48
All wrapped up, new fuel pressure regulator, new lines, new fittings, new filters, front to rear with the flex fuel sensor relocated to the rear.
All wrapped up, new fuel pressure regulator, new lines, new fittings, new filters, front to rear with the flex fuel sensor relocated to the rear.
0 2019/02/12 14:34:46
Time for a -10AN PTFE feed and return setup. Completely redo the fuel system.
Time for a -10AN PTFE feed and return setup. Completely redo the fuel system.
0 2019/02/12 14:34:43