gbrettin

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gbrettin liked post by Spooler On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

Really good aero video. qLL-vm2fPkw
Liked On: 08-12-2020, 10:45 AM
Posted On: 07-12-2020, 12:49 PM
gbrettin liked post by Spooler On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

It has been a long 24hrs. Car and motor have been delivered to MA. Left last night at 12:00am and just walked in the door.
Liked On: 08-12-2020, 10:45 AM
Posted On: 07-11-2020, 11:24 PM
gbrettin liked post by Spooler On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

Mark has really out done himself on my engine. He has done many things that have not even been mentioned anywhere that I can find. For instance, the valves were machined from Supertech valve blanks....
Liked On: 08-12-2020, 10:45 AM
Posted On: 07-08-2020, 11:55 PM
gbrettin liked post by JARblue On thread : Found some misc bits in the oil pan

I purchased the gauge and Galeforce single pod A-pillar over a year ago :tiphat:
Liked On: 08-12-2020, 07:59 AM
Posted On: 08-11-2020, 08:57 PM
gbrettin liked post by Elmo370z On thread : Found some misc bits in the oil pan

Good bye paper gaskets
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Posted On: 08-11-2020, 09:19 AM
gbrettin liked post by crazy4oldcars On thread : Found some misc bits in the oil pan

The metallic could be casting flash (waggles hand back and forth) or maybe a galley plug, similar to some of the old Ford freeze plugs. Of the 2, I would lean more towards the galley plug. I...
Liked On: 08-12-2020, 07:59 AM
Posted On: 08-11-2020, 06:50 AM
gbrettin liked post by Spooler On thread : Found some misc bits in the oil pan

The brown pieces look like part of the Galley gasket. They are no doubt pieces of a gasket. The silver piece just looks like left over machining piece from the original build. I don't see anything to...
Liked On: 08-12-2020, 07:58 AM
Posted On: 08-10-2020, 11:24 PM
gbrettin liked post by GeauxTigers1 On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

Let's just look pretty, have a little fun, and live vicariously through Bob ;)
Liked On: 08-12-2020, 07:54 AM
Posted On: 08-12-2020, 04:01 AM
gbrettin liked post by Spooler On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

Well that is the challenge. I chose to still be a street car. Going to far into the race car category is not what I want to do. Sounds like you don't either. It's a balancing act.
Liked On: 08-12-2020, 07:54 AM
Posted On: 08-11-2020, 10:52 PM
gbrettin liked post by Hotrodz On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

No problem brother and I appreciate the compliment as I am just doing my part to share what I have learned from others. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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Posted On: 08-11-2020, 09:27 PM
gbrettin liked post by GeauxTigers1 On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

Bob, you never cease to amaze me and thank you so much for taking the time for a detailed response! I love all your knowledge and we are lucky to have you as part of the FI brotherhood :driving: Your...
Liked On: 08-12-2020, 07:53 AM
Posted On: 08-11-2020, 08:49 PM
gbrettin liked post by Hotrodz On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

Hi Ryan, aero is a quite complicated and I have done some research and talked few pros on the subject for a circuit track car. The referenced videos are excellent resources. So if you aren't...
Liked On: 08-12-2020, 07:52 AM
Posted On: 08-11-2020, 02:01 PM
gbrettin liked post by Boosted Performance On thread : BP does Twins :)

Exploring some intercooler options, with a possibility to retain the OEM crash bar. https://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/IC_zpsythlpomi.jpg
Liked On: 08-11-2020, 12:45 PM
Posted On: 03-26-2020, 11:31 PM
gbrettin liked post by Spooler On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

I don't think they are needed as of yet. Transmission is more likely to chit the bed. MA already sells the modded subframe to fit the Winters quick change diff.
Liked On: 08-11-2020, 12:33 PM
Posted On: 08-11-2020, 11:05 AM
gbrettin liked post by Elmo370z On thread : Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

Swap a q60 transmission in the car
Liked On: 08-11-2020, 10:50 AM
Posted On: 08-06-2020, 09:31 AM

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