Spookyfish rebuilding daily/track car
#41
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haha, nice resistor. I just tore out my airbag computers. didn't have to add the weight of those four huge resistors, plus it got rid of the weight of the huge computer. musta weighed at least half an ounce.
#47
Development and questions!
More development:
http://picasaweb.google.com/laurens....ey=wIdCCdBgEIQ
Some highlights, the painted valve cover and the BEGI racer re-reroute in place.
The water by-pass parts were not shipped, to we are going to come up with something ourselves.
The coolant re-route seems fairly simple, but ideally you want the route to the heater core to be always open. We've now tapped the heater inlet in the head.
What is the thermoswitch on the back? Is that the fan switch? I can delete that since I will be using MSPNP then? Or ECU sensor?
Thanks all!
http://picasaweb.google.com/laurens....ey=wIdCCdBgEIQ
Some highlights, the painted valve cover and the BEGI racer re-reroute in place.
The water by-pass parts were not shipped, to we are going to come up with something ourselves.
The coolant re-route seems fairly simple, but ideally you want the route to the heater core to be always open. We've now tapped the heater inlet in the head.
What is the thermoswitch on the back? Is that the fan switch? I can delete that since I will be using MSPNP then? Or ECU sensor?
Thanks all!
Last edited by Laur3ns; 09-16-2008 at 02:45 PM.
#48
New radiator, oil cooler sandwich plate and intercooler (not shown) are in place (test fitting only)
More: http://picasaweb.google.com/laurens....ey=wIdCCdBgEIQ
More: http://picasaweb.google.com/laurens....ey=wIdCCdBgEIQ
#50
Thanks @Fireindc.
More great news!
- Our custom water bypass (due to missing parts) is finished and looks like this (picture 1) using the OEM mixing manifold
- Our custom racer re-route is finished. The BEGI spacer is on the back with a 180F thermostat underneath and a block off place on top. The heater core inlet is in front of the thermostat (engine side) and has the ECU coolant sensor in it.
- The 29 row Mocal oil cooler is being test fitted. It will probably come between the radiator and intercooler on the driver (left) side of the engine, flush against the top of the radiator cover.
More great news!
- Our custom water bypass (due to missing parts) is finished and looks like this (picture 1) using the OEM mixing manifold
- Our custom racer re-route is finished. The BEGI spacer is on the back with a 180F thermostat underneath and a block off place on top. The heater core inlet is in front of the thermostat (engine side) and has the ECU coolant sensor in it.
- The 29 row Mocal oil cooler is being test fitted. It will probably come between the radiator and intercooler on the driver (left) side of the engine, flush against the top of the radiator cover.
#51
Can't wait to get the car started next week. I've prepared an MSQ start with. If anyone has input, please see here:
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/sho...224#post310224
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/sho...224#post310224
#52
Yeah, the engine is in! The LC-1 and they are working on all the electrics now.
Also, the top radiator inlet needs adjusting as the throttle inlet is in the way. The will make an angle on the inlet.
The MAF is there for now, but will go out.
IAT bung need tapping,
First start will probably be tomorrow.
Also, the top radiator inlet needs adjusting as the throttle inlet is in the way. The will make an angle on the inlet.
The MAF is there for now, but will go out.
IAT bung need tapping,
First start will probably be tomorrow.
#53
Tomorrow is the big day: first crank. Here are some pictures of the final product.
Several notes:
- The MAF/AFM is gutted but still there. Fastest solution for now.
- The radiator inlet is customized. The was necessary because it would interfere with the throttle inlet. The radiator was moved slightly towards the firewall to accommodate the oil cooler that is just in front of it (no picture).
- The AIT sensor bung was added nicely. I am slightly worries about heat soak from the coolant return hose beneath it. We will see how it does.
- Last two days have been filled with adding the VDO meters, knock LED and MSPNP to the interior. Everything is wired up now and we will do first crank tomorrow.
Several notes:
- The MAF/AFM is gutted but still there. Fastest solution for now.
- The radiator inlet is customized. The was necessary because it would interfere with the throttle inlet. The radiator was moved slightly towards the firewall to accommodate the oil cooler that is just in front of it (no picture).
- The AIT sensor bung was added nicely. I am slightly worries about heat soak from the coolant return hose beneath it. We will see how it does.
- Last two days have been filled with adding the VDO meters, knock LED and MSPNP to the interior. Everything is wired up now and we will do first crank tomorrow.
#55
It is alive!
Got up early today, went to the shop to make some final preparations (HiRes firmware, load base map, calibrate LC-1).
Then we cranked for oil:
After about 30s the turbo oil inlet was seeing oil, so that is fine. We have installed an oil cooler so that took some time to pass through.
Then we plugged the ignitor in, more checks and fire it up:
You can hear the power steering pump which was low on oil. Fixed now. Belt needs to go a bit tighter.
After that we idled the car, checked timing (that took a bit of time). Small coolant leak near the reroute and a small leak at the turbo oil inlet. Both fixed by tightening them down.
After coffee we took the car out for a small run. Clutch (ACT HD) is a little bit firmer and due to the lightened flywheel you can easily stall the car. Fine otherwise.
Car runs smooth. I logged all runs, which I will post later. Turned MAP based acceleration enrichments on, but that will need further tuning on the dyno. Car is rich under acceleration.
They are putting the car back together (hoofd, brace, wash & clean) and I will make as many miles as possible over the weekend to run the engine in. Then we will go to the dyno, probably Tuesday.
I like it so far
Then we cranked for oil:
After about 30s the turbo oil inlet was seeing oil, so that is fine. We have installed an oil cooler so that took some time to pass through.
Then we plugged the ignitor in, more checks and fire it up:
You can hear the power steering pump which was low on oil. Fixed now. Belt needs to go a bit tighter.
After that we idled the car, checked timing (that took a bit of time). Small coolant leak near the reroute and a small leak at the turbo oil inlet. Both fixed by tightening them down.
After coffee we took the car out for a small run. Clutch (ACT HD) is a little bit firmer and due to the lightened flywheel you can easily stall the car. Fine otherwise.
Car runs smooth. I logged all runs, which I will post later. Turned MAP based acceleration enrichments on, but that will need further tuning on the dyno. Car is rich under acceleration.
They are putting the car back together (hoofd, brace, wash & clean) and I will make as many miles as possible over the weekend to run the engine in. Then we will go to the dyno, probably Tuesday.
I like it so far
#59
There are also some new pictures here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/laurens....28163982856898
(and onwards)
http://picasaweb.google.com/laurens....28163982856898
(and onwards)
#60
Oops. Oil cooler line popped off during city driving. Going 5mph or so. Cought it real quick, turned over and shu down. Will be fixed in the morning...
The shop has new/different/better fittings come in today. Should've done those first time. But all will be ok.
Dyno time is planned for Thursday!
The shop has new/different/better fittings come in today. Should've done those first time. But all will be ok.
Dyno time is planned for Thursday!