Lighter = Faster (N/A build thread #2)

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Originally Posted by RETed

You talking about the black interior???

Or you talking about the other gray interior?

Or just parts in general?

I need stupid stuff like the ECU "cover" and the dash metal panel, although I have no idea how much it'll cost to ship something bulky like that.


-Ted

Bits and bobs from both interiors. I like the black interior so whatever I can swap from the '89 to the '86 I'll keep. I believe anything involving or adjacent to the auto seatbelts and sunroof in the S5 is different so those pieces (e.g. headliner, a/b-pillars, rear carpet, hatch trim, etc.) won't be used. I do have an unmolested ECU cover from the S4 car that I don't need. I'm not sure what you mean dash metal panel though. Are you referring to the metal framework?

For the curious here are the control/intake/engine/exhaust specifics:

-ECU: Haltech Sprint RE with FFE VR trigger kit
-Injectors: 2 X ID1000's at 50+ psi base pressure
-Ignition: 4 X AEM IGN-1A coils
-Throttle Body: 55 mm IDA-style ITB's
-Intake Manifold: Custom equal length with ~12" runners
-Housings: S4 TII Irons and S5 TII housings with Defined Autoworks "Circuit" street port
-Rotating assembly: S5 N/A Rotors, RX-8 e-shaft, and aluminum flywheel balanced to 10,000 RPM
-Exhaust: Defined Autoworks manifold and custom 2.5" pipe with single Racing Beat presilencer and muffler

Defined Autoworks supposedly made 232 whp at 8700 RPM with the same port job, rotors, and exhaust manifold. They were using a -RE intake setup, had scalloped rotors, and obviously a different exhaust setup. I know my non-scalloped rotors will reduce power but there's no saying what my intake/exhaust setup will do. Honestly if I'm over 200 whp I'll be happy. Also, NoDOHC has demonstrated the ability of the 4-port engines to make impressive torque numbers with a similar arragement.