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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-15-2024, 04:39 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 130,626
Posted By Tedmeister
upgrade

My car is just used for road racing. Just curious if anyone has feedback
on having Z1 do the swap. I have a manual factory VSLD. From the
comments I'm leaning toward the OSG or the Nismo GT...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 12-25-2023, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By Tedmeister
Magnets

Thanks, I'll try it. I guess you use zip ties to attach the foam to
the magnets.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 12-23-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By Tedmeister
Fuel tank foam

Does anyone have a recommendation for gluing the foam to inside
of the tank?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 09-25-2023, 03:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By Tedmeister
That's what I thought. I've removed that one...

That's what I thought. I've removed that one already. The other one is crazy
tight as well. They charged me for two shop hours, so I flushed a total of
$ 1,100.00 down the drain. I ordered the...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 09-24-2023, 04:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By Tedmeister
more

more
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 09-24-2023, 04:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By Tedmeister
picture

picture
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 09-24-2023, 03:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By Tedmeister
SPL front lower control arm bushing replacement

Took the front lower control arm to a performance shop to have the SPL
bushings pressed onto the lower control arm. They said they put the arms
in a freezer to shrink it. The stud was clearly too...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-30-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By Tedmeister
I removed the factory shims, that cut down on...

I removed the factory shims, that cut down on the squeal significantly.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-27-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,952
Posted By Tedmeister
My radiator and oil cooler are separated, with...

My radiator and oil cooler are separated, with ducting to both. Make sure there is space behind the cooler and radiator for the air to go. No matter how well you duct to force the air into them, if...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-19-2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By Tedmeister
These squeal on the track when they get hot. The...

These squeal on the track when they get hot. The car is not driven on the street. I'll try the aluminum tape.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-19-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By Tedmeister
brake squealing

Looking for some input on my brake situation. This is a track only car that
now weighs 2750 lbs without fuel or driver. It has been a several year
project, and is finally running without having...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 10-04-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 961
Posted By Tedmeister
new transmission

I just installed a new transmission in my track car. Is there a break in period
or can I just drive the car hard from the get go?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 09-17-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 76,056
Posted By Tedmeister
The simplest way to get your lap times is to down...

The simplest way to get your lap times is to down load "Track Addict" on your
phone and mount it where your camera can record out the front.
You'll get times and video of your track day.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-13-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,338
Posted By Tedmeister
Some pics

Some pics
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-13-2022, 03:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,338
Posted By Tedmeister
Just remember air out flow is almost as important...

Just remember air out flow is almost as important as in flow. I have my 40 row
cooler where the windshield washer fluid was. Direct ducting to it and exiting
into the wheel well. My radiator is...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-26-2022, 04:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By Tedmeister
I have a NA track only Z. Most guys have their...

I have a NA track only Z. Most guys have their oil cooler where yours is and have oil temps that still run 260+. Mine is located where the windshield fluid
reservoir was and my temps max out at...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-26-2022, 03:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,473
Posted By Tedmeister
It was nice to meet you and firehawk. Good luck...

It was nice to meet you and firehawk. Good luck in your event with your new turbo build. Are you running the MK60 abs system? Who did your install for that system?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-10-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 791
Posted By Tedmeister
fuel pump

The previous owner cut the fuel tank in half, so there is only the passenger
side fuel pump. I took it out today and noticed on the side of the pump there
is a connector for a hose. There is no...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 04-01-2022, 04:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By Tedmeister
On the same size set-up I start at 25 psi with...

On the same size set-up I start at 25 psi with 200 utq compound tires.

Question: What tire psi are people starting with on slicks?
I ran 305-660-18 slicks square, for the first time this past ...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-13-2022, 07:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,473
Posted By Tedmeister
I use the LiquiMoly MolyGen 5-40. But my temps...

I use the LiquiMoly MolyGen 5-40. But my temps are really low.
Had a full track day at Sebring in January with ambient temps in the low 80's
and my max oil temp was 190. Cooling is dependent on...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 12-14-2021, 03:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 895
Posted By Tedmeister
I disconnected the battery for 30 min., with no...

I disconnected the battery for 30 min., with no effect. I ordered the uprev cable and this afternoon, with the help of the tuner will try to get to the bottom of it.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 12-11-2021, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 895
Posted By Tedmeister
No speedo

I had the car tuned with uprev last Saturday. It did well on the dyno, 330hp
with minor mods, but the speedo no longer operates. I had the same issue
in February when it was dynoed, with no tune,...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-10-2021, 04:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By Tedmeister
I had the impression that each connector had a...

I had the impression that each connector had a different shape so as I went along the harness and located a plug in the engine and the connector went in, I thought that was it.
I did look at the...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-06-2021, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By Tedmeister
vvel issues

So I replaced the engine wiring harness, due to continuing electrical issues.
The mistake I made was plugging the connector meant for the throttle body
into the VVEL and vice versa. Car ran rough...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 08-29-2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 15
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Views: 1,520
Posted By Tedmeister
Finally got everything back together. It was a...

Finally got everything back together. It was a big pain in the rear to get
the upper oil pan out and the replacement one in. I ended up lifting the engine
high enough to pull it out over the...
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