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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-23-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 397
Posted By rb92673
I use similar.

I use similar.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-17-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 347
Posted By rb92673
I used a banjo adapter for a Cummins at the fuel...

I used a banjo adapter for a Cummins at the fuel filter and a cheap ebay pressure sensor to connect to microsquirt to log fuel pressures.
...
Forum: performance & modifications 06-13-2022, 07:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 549
Posted By rb92673
1 and 4 are a pair, 2 and 3 are a pair.

1 and 4 are a pair, 2 and 3 are a pair.
Forum: performance & modifications 06-07-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,460
Posted By rb92673
I have early and late model 700/900 struts in my...

I have early and late model 700/900 struts in my garage. Getting them to you is the problem. Measuring them and sending you pictures is easy.

Sorry to threadjack Nickagriffin
Forum: performance & modifications 06-07-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,460
Posted By rb92673
If there were Wilwood adapters for a 740 I would...

If there were Wilwood adapters for a 740 I would buy them right now.
Forum: performance & modifications 06-06-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,460
Posted By rb92673
My 740 is turbo, last dyno was 199.76 RWHP. Saw...

My 740 is turbo, last dyno was 199.76 RWHP. Saw up to 117 mph at Willow Springs last month. Sonoma we see just under 100 mph. Over a dozen races with three of them being full 24 hour races.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-05-2022, 12:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By rb92673
Just get some crowfoot wrenches. They are just...

Just get some crowfoot wrenches. They are just the end of a box wrench with a ratchet square instead of a handle.
Forum: aftermarket engine management 06-03-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 636
Posted By rb92673
Many of the microsquirt installs like mine do not...

Many of the microsquirt installs like mine do not have any knock protection, you should be fine for testing under light load.
Forum: performance & modifications 06-03-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,460
Posted By rb92673
A bonus with the ducting is your wheel bearings...

A bonus with the ducting is your wheel bearings will also be happier.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-03-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 961
Posted By rb92673
According to the green book I have: Radial...

According to the green book I have:
Radial clearance, new 0.0012-0.0028" , max 0.0059"
Forum: performance & modifications 06-03-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,460
Posted By rb92673
I would do the fronts first. You don't want...

I would do the fronts first. You don't want better braking in the rear. Rears last a lot longer than fronts. Are you locking up the rears?

For HPDE there might be more affordable pad...
Forum: performance & modifications 06-02-2022, 07:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,460
Posted By rb92673
Try pads and fluid first. I run stock...

Try pads and fluid first.

I run stock Girlings on my 740 endurance racecar. Stock calipers are more than enough to stop the car and out break many other cars. I suspect it is similar for 240s,...
Forum: aftermarket engine management 06-02-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,879
Posted By rb92673
Maybe I am not awake yet, but are you saying a...

Maybe I am not awake yet, but are you saying a CAS signal is better?
Forum: projects & restorations 06-01-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 456,901
Posted By rb92673
That is an amazingly beautiful car.

That is an amazingly beautiful car.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 06-01-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By rb92673
Be careful you don't get a LH2.2 Turbo FPR, it is...

Be careful you don't get a LH2.2 Turbo FPR, it is 3 bar.
Forum: projects & restorations 05-31-2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,165
Posted By rb92673
Add a lowercase L to the link just before the...

Add a lowercase L to the link just before the .jpg and it will shrink it to a reasonable size.
Forum: performance & modifications 05-31-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,000
Posted By rb92673
I would also look at inspecting/replacing the oil...

I would also look at inspecting/replacing the oil pump and use only Volvo OEM red oil pump seals.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-31-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By rb92673
Redline CV 2 has held up for road racing for me. ...

Redline CV 2 has held up for road racing for me. I believe my early 740 has the same bearing set up in the front as a 240. Plus its red, which is racier than the black Walmart brand.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-31-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 745
Posted By rb92673
With some cheap crush washers I have had to...

With some cheap crush washers I have had to lightly sand with very fine sandpaper to remove burrs that were preventing sealing.

I have also heated used copper crush washers on the gas stove to...
Forum: performance & modifications 05-31-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,000
Posted By rb92673
Maybe look for a 93+ non-turbo motor. From what...

Maybe look for a 93+ non-turbo motor. From what I understand, a lot of the turbo motors have excessive bore wear. My junkyard 93 turbo bore wear was so much I had to re-sleeve bores 1 and 4. With...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-26-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,795
Posted By rb92673
I thought about that. I ordered a Nissens to see...

I thought about that. I ordered a Nissens to see how that fits and cools. Buttonwillow race is our next race in October, that race is usually a good test of cooling capabilities. I do have my...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-24-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By rb92673
The way I understand it, under acceleration the...

The way I understand it, under acceleration the ECU gets a reading from the AMM(MAF) and matches that reading up to a table for air pressure/rpm and uses that to know how much to fire the injectors. ...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-23-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,795
Posted By rb92673
I have not been able to pull the radiator, but...

I have not been able to pull the radiator, but measuring it in my trailer it looks to be about 22" x 17" x 2". The 2" width is from cooling fin to fin, its about 2.25" wide altogether. Seems a lot...
Forum: performance & modifications 05-18-2022, 11:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,971
Posted By rb92673
SoCal doesn?t have the moisture problems you...

SoCal doesn?t have the moisture problems you have, but its good to know.
Forum: performance & modifications 05-18-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,971
Posted By rb92673
I second the wirebarn wire. Good quality...

I second the wirebarn wire. Good quality insulation.

If I were to do it over again I would have used Deutsch connectors everywhere I could. Expensive but they work great.

For the other...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-18-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By rb92673
That sender should fit that adapter.

That sender should fit that adapter.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-17-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,795
Posted By rb92673
I need to bring the car home and pull it out of...

I need to bring the car home and pull it out of the trailer to see what I actually have. Not sure if it is the stock or perhaps it is a 3 row. How do you tell if it's a 2 or 3 row?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-15-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,795
Posted By rb92673
Thanks for the suggestions. Thanks for...

Thanks for the suggestions.



Thanks for sharing your experience. I understand how f'n hot it get in AZ in the Summer. If I do go the aluminum route, I would probably just go with the do88.
...
Forum: website & board 05-13-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,476
Posted By rb92673
Thank you for getting the board back up.

Thank you for getting the board back up.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-13-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,795
Posted By rb92673
Stock 740 radiator - all metal

Is there a source for all metal stock radiators anymore? It looks like all I can find have plastic end caps.

Right before the great server crash of 2022, we raced our '85 745T at Willow Springs....
Forum: performance & modifications 03-30-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,347
Posted By rb92673
Thanks. Much appreciated.

Thanks. Much appreciated.
Forum: performance & modifications 03-30-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,347
Posted By rb92673
Got any pictures? I asked ATP if they could port...

Got any pictures? I asked ATP if they could port before I ordered and they said no.

I think I am going to go at it again with the grinder. Having to short shift during a race is annoying as F....
Forum: performance & modifications 03-29-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,347
Posted By rb92673
Bought a new Garrett T3/T4 and 3" Ultimate...

Bought a new Garrett T3/T4 and 3" Ultimate V-Band. It felt wrong to immediately start grinding on a brand new turbo. Original wastegate hole was about 25mm. Opened up to almost 28mm at widest and...
Forum: projects & restorations 03-24-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 19,652
Posted By rb92673
We have to skip Thunderhill. Too many family...

We have to skip Thunderhill. Too many family things that weekend. Next race is Lucky Dog Willow Springs April 30 - May 1. I have never been on Big Willow, I am excited/scared.
Forum: projects & restorations 03-24-2022, 10:43 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 19,652
Posted By rb92673
So this shiny part arrived yesterday from ATP. ...

So this shiny part arrived yesterday from ATP. T3/T4 50 trim .63 a/r

https://i.imgur.com/GQNP8Lxl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/FDWzm8gl.jpg

Does not have a boost reference nipple. Are those...
Forum: performance & modifications 03-17-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,730
Posted By rb92673
edit: deleted data, looking for more logs

edit: deleted data, looking for more logs
Forum: performance & modifications 03-16-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,347
Posted By rb92673
Maybe you should add a turbo to reduce the sound?...

Maybe you should add a turbo to reduce the sound?

We were very happy with our results. We worked on the basics of trying to stay out of trouble and efficient driver changes. We had more black...
Forum: performance & modifications 03-15-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,229
Posted By rb92673
DrZiplok is BDR, my video is not BDR

DrZiplok is BDR, my video is not BDR
Forum: performance & modifications 03-15-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,347
Posted By rb92673
I dont remember. I could have gone a lot more...

I dont remember. I could have gone a lot more than I did, but I got lazy because my compressor sucks. Certainly not as much as you recommended.

https://i.imgur.com/jCGUWczl.jpg
Forum: performance & modifications 03-15-2022, 12:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,347
Posted By rb92673
So I went with 3" mild steel exhaust. ATP...

So I went with 3" mild steel exhaust. ATP Ultimate Wastegate, Borla round XR1 3" muffler, and side exit before the right rear wheel. I ported the wastegate hole what I thought was a bunch....
Forum: performance & modifications 03-15-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,229
Posted By rb92673
I bet it is from the bus stop. I think that is...

I bet it is from the bus stop. I think that is where one of the bolts that holds the ball joint to strut broke on me last race.

https://youtu.be/NVFhf6LBBSI?t=171
Forum: projects & restorations 03-13-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 19,652
Posted By rb92673
Thanks for the response. Car is much louder, not...

Thanks for the response. Car is much louder, not as loud as most Miatas.
Forum: projects & restorations 03-13-2022, 05:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 19,652
Posted By rb92673
Very hard to tell in my car. Maybe. Didn’t notice...

Very hard to tell in my car. Maybe. Didn’t notice it this weekend. My team mate has one in his 745 behind a LS and says it doesn’t.
Forum: projects & restorations 03-13-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 19,652
Posted By rb92673
Interesting. Did you run a resonator or...

Interesting. Did you run a resonator or restrictive muffler?

BNE Suspension is working great.
Forum: projects & restorations 03-13-2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 19,652
Posted By rb92673
CD009 has been rock solid. I have a 3.5 rear end...

CD009 has been rock solid. I have a 3.5 rear end so 6th is useless. Forward mount shifter would be too far forward on 7 series, still using the Yoshifab shifter.
Forum: projects & restorations 03-12-2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 19,652
Posted By rb92673
So much overboost. Above 5 k pegs the boost...

So much overboost. Above 5 k pegs the boost gauge. Oops.
Forum: performance & modifications 03-09-2022, 11:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,453
Posted By rb92673
Yes. With a cutting wheel.

Yes. With a cutting wheel.
Forum: projects & restorations 03-09-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 19,652
Posted By rb92673
So we are racing this weekend and since we blew...

So we are racing this weekend and since we blew up our 2.25" Summit Racing turbo muffler after two races, we built a 3" exhaust with a new ATP 3" Ultimate wastegate and Borla race muffler. Hopefully...
Forum: performance & modifications 03-09-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 201,947
Posted By rb92673
I am pretty sure I have that same type of...

I am pretty sure I have that same type of vibration with my CD009 swap, but since I have no side windows, front bushings, interior, carpet, sound deadening, wheel balancing, and I am wearing a...
Forum: performance & modifications 03-09-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,730
Posted By rb92673
Summit Racing and siliconeintakes.com have...

Summit Racing and siliconeintakes.com have silicon and aluminum tubing.
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