TitaniumTT/Speed1 Junkyard turbo 'Vert here we go DGRR fire build

[WE3RX7]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

He was an IT guy and in my experience, no offense to the IT guys reading this, they seem to think that because they deal with computers and cutting edge technology all day long that they can tackle anything.

I can't help but feel somewhat targeted with a statement like that

However, who do you think built that awesome Motec Software you enjoy using all day? Wasn't a tuner... although I'm sure a tuner played a big part.


Anyway - as always, I'm looking forward to seeing how this one comes together and it's about time. It's almost as bad as your FD that's been sitting without any attention.


Is there a reason why you DONT want to use solid corner seals? If you don't have enough reason to go against them, I'd use 'em. I don't think they would have held up to that rev count either though....

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by 2gslse

as usual, always pushing the almost impossible timeline which wouldn't be bad if you weren't working on everyone elses crap (RE/FB) you should have posted pics of the trashed plates too.

Yup, I wouldn't be me if I wasn't doing just that
Well, I figure I got 10hrs a day to work on everyone elses stuff and get paid for it. 4 hours to do my own stuff. I've got 300+ hours to get the 'vert done. That's 7 normal weeks.... it shouldn't take that long. The key is the discipline to spend the time EVERY night and one full day off on it. If I can do that, it shouldn't be a problem... but yeah... 62 days to build a car

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

I can't help but feel somewhat targeted with a statement like that

However, who do you think built that awesome Motec Software you enjoy using all day? Wasn't a tuner... although I'm sure a tuner played a big part.

Yeah yeah yeah... don't take it personally,... you're one of the few I guess

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Anyway - as always, I'm looking forward to seeing how this one comes together and it's about time. It's almost as bad as your FD that's been sitting without any attention.

Yeah, about that... I've had that car for over 2 years now... that will be a full rotisserie build, 20k in parts, full resto-mod THAT car will take me 2-3 years to do at the pace that I'm doing the 'vert Once the TTCoupe is back and running, I'll get the FD in my shop and up on the rotisserie and start plugging away. Once it's in primer, the undercarriage is done, and i've got all new bushing, toelinks, etc etc one and the arms are powdercoated, I'll bring her out to PA to start...

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Is there a reason why you DONT want to use solid corner seals? If you don't have enough reason to go against them, I'd use 'em. I don't think they would have held up to that rev count either though....

Yes, I am aware of 2. Atkins and RX7 specialties. Atkins have a tremendous break in period and don't have the same compression as the stocks... or so Dave has seen. RX7 Specialties warned us not to use them on used housings, they will wear them tremendously..... sooooo yeah. That seal broke becuase the plate touched. It the plate didn't touch, I didn't overrev it, we wouldn't be talking about it, I'd go back to stock.

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why FD coolers?

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Hey, I found it, you bought it!

So much hate!

You ain't seen nothing yet!!!!

Originally Posted by Raksj04

I have a question. Could you dulite the puple power? If so that may prevent the bearing from being pitted however I am not familar with this product.

Also "Sir admin". does this mean you are not going to be bring your custom badass trailer to DGRR?

The trailer will bolt to any FC, I just have to wire it up. So yes, if I get it tagged, then I will be bringing it. it passed the inspection, I just need to get to the DMV which is about 150 miles away...

Originally Posted by hades

why FD coolers?

Becuase i am a firm believer in every heat exchanger having it's own source of fresh air. It's why my coolant temps stay ~180 on the track, and my AIT's stay damn near ambient. I'll be using a fluidyne rad that I'm going to make into a double pass, but I need to fit the exchanger for the W2A intercooling infront of it. up higher which is why the flyidyne will be a double pass. If I stuck with an FC oil cooler, there would be a wall of heat exchangers between the nose of the car and the rad..... no bueno.

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

You ain't seen nothing yet!!!!

I am sure you'll have plenty of time to hate all over my RX-8 at DGRR.

I'll be sure to make a bed of rose petals for you and Paul to lay in while admiring your matching turbo verts.

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

What seals are you using in the rebuild? Were any reusable in that motor that you plan to keep in it (IE: side seals, corner seals, etc)

Stock 2-piece Apex Seals & Springs - Useable and will reuse
Stock Side seals and springs - Useable and will re-use
Stock Corner seals - Meh... they look ok at best. I'll probably snatch those from my coupe rotors
Oil Control rings and O-rings. Looked awesome and the rings feel brandy new. Re-using those.

I decided that I'm going to rock some S4 N/A rotors becuase I want to keep the stock S4 flywheel. The counterweights are the same so the engine will be balanced. Tomorrow Chris (our badass engine builder) and I are going to go through the stock of rotors we have and find the best looking ones. Not caring about bearings because we have a damn nice set of bearings waiting in the freezer we can press in if we need to. I have brand new main bearings in the fridge waiting to be pressed in.

So tomorrow I need to find rotors and get the bearings dealt with. I also need to press in the main bearings. Mic out the e-shaft. Go through about 50 side seals and hope I can find 12 that get me to min Mazda spec... If not I have 14 new ones sitting in a box that were bought for the coupe, I can snag those if need be because that engine ain't going back together soon and order new ones when need be. Paint the steels and maybe repaint the housings/front cover. Need to see how the color scheme looks after the steels are painted. Fun times ahead for tomorrow!

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

GL man - word down this way is snow on Sunday so you all are hosed

Whatchu talkin' bout man? We ain't getting snow, rain and maybe 1"

Originally Posted by djmtsu

I am sure you'll have plenty of time to hate all over my RX-8 at DGRR.

Psh... I'll do something all over the hood of your 8

Originally Posted by djmtsu

I'll be sure to make a bed of rose petals for you and Paul to lay in while admiring your matching turbo verts.

Yeah, our 'verts don't match.... mine will be together in a year

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

You ain't seen nothing yet!!!!



The trailer will bolt to any FC, I just have to wire it up. So yes, if I get it tagged, then I will be bringing it. it passed the inspection, I just need to get to the DMV which is about 150 miles away...



Becuase i am a firm believer in every heat exchanger having it's own source of fresh air. It's why my coolant temps stay ~180 on the track, and my AIT's stay damn near ambient. I'll be using a fluidyne rad that I'm going to make into a double pass, but I need to fit the exchanger for the W2A intercooling infront of it. up higher which is why the flyidyne will be a double pass. If I stuck with an FC oil cooler, there would be a wall of heat exchangers between the nose of the car and the rad..... no bueno.

Why not other TDI coolers? They are the parent company of Fluidyne. I have worked with them on a few big projects. Pm me if you want the details.