BigAl's FD 20B racecar project
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Great build, I come back every now and then to check on the progress. It'll definitely be a great car when it's done.
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Hi Mate
Why you have those ports under the Leading plugs? what they are used for? I just couldnt understand the need and reason of it
, this is solely because I am not that knowledgeable in rotaries
Cheers
Mate
Additional coolant feed to the rear of the engine. As the coolant travels to the back of the motor it gets hot. Tapping fresh coolant ports into the 2 rear housings keeps the front and rear temps more even.
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Hi Mate
I understand the bit you just explained, can you please further explain as to how only tapping can reduce the temps? I mean you can feed water to the engine through those ports or you can use those ports to drain the hot water and introduce fresh water? I mean can you please explain that how those ports can be used to reduce temps?
I am sorry, I am asking too many questions, but I am certainly interested in knowing the pros and cons of this system.
Cheer Mate
Mir
I understand the bit you just explained, can you please further explain as to how only tapping can reduce the temps? I mean you can feed water to the engine through those ports or you can use those ports to drain the hot water and introduce fresh water? I mean can you please explain that how those ports can be used to reduce temps?
I am sorry, I am asking too many questions, but I am certainly interested in knowing the pros and cons of this system.
Cheer Mate
Mir
We've used the racepak dash for almost two years now. The dash is fantastic and the sensors are literally plug and play. The setup is also very easy.
The only downside is the software. The windows program is cumbersome and not at all intuitive or user friendly. You can get the info you want/need but sometimes its a real pain doing so...
The only downside is the software. The windows program is cumbersome and not at all intuitive or user friendly. You can get the info you want/need but sometimes its a real pain doing so...
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Hi Mate
I understand the bit you just explained, can you please further explain as to how only tapping can reduce the temps? I mean you can feed water to the engine through those ports or you can use those ports to drain the hot water and introduce fresh water? I mean can you please explain that how those ports can be used to reduce temps?
I am sorry, I am asking too many questions, but I am certainly interested in knowing the pros and cons of this system.
Cheer Mate
Mir
I understand the bit you just explained, can you please further explain as to how only tapping can reduce the temps? I mean you can feed water to the engine through those ports or you can use those ports to drain the hot water and introduce fresh water? I mean can you please explain that how those ports can be used to reduce temps?
I am sorry, I am asking too many questions, but I am certainly interested in knowing the pros and cons of this system.
Cheer Mate
Mir
BigAl...
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I've been working on the race car every chance I get, the list is getting shorter so its finally time to take everything out and get ready for paint.
here is the engine compartment
interior
trunk
a few more
and the money shot
as you all know the secret to a good paint job is preparation, so I have a few solid days of sanding and prepping ahead of me.
more to come
BigAl...
here is the engine compartment
interior
trunk
a few more
and the money shot
as you all know the secret to a good paint job is preparation, so I have a few solid days of sanding and prepping ahead of me.
more to come
BigAl...
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I welded a 1/4 inch plate to the frame rail and then the chromolly tube to it. I spent a lot of time making sure the tube was flat on the plate.
hope that answers your question.
BigAl...
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We don't add things like that up. If you do, you don't tell your wife
I can only imagine what you have in your car. I have a really good idea what I have in mine, and that was literally stealing it from Richie when he aborted the project and getting a good chunk of the major parts with the car. You have alot nicer stuff, nevermind all your time. You and Rob will have to come up to Road Atlanta one of these days. Or we'll all have to meet up at Sebring sometime. I think I could talk Fritz and ptrhahn into dragging their cars down as well
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We don't add things like that up. If you do, you don't tell your wife
I can only imagine what you have in your car. I have a really good idea what I have in mine, and that was literally stealing it from Richie when he aborted the project and getting a good chunk of the major parts with the car. You have alot nicer stuff, nevermind all your time. You and Rob will have to come up to Road Atlanta one of these days. Or we'll all have to meet up at Sebring sometime. I think I could talk Fritz and ptrhahn into dragging their cars down as well
Brent, "how much" are forbidden words in my house. I'd love to come up to road Atlanta some time, I was there last year for petite and loved the track. I'm hoping to finish the car soon.
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