DGRR 2012 To Do List

SPiN Racing · 12-28-2011, 03:45 PM

SO I figured I would start the thread this year, as we have usually had one!

Replace trailer lights, and all new braketry (thanks neighbors with riding mower)

ON the Dually: Both front tires replace
Front Steering stabilizer

On the 84 ITA RX-7 (deep breath)
Finish the front wheel spacers/adaptors on the mill/lathe
Finish the front brake caliper mounts
button up the front brakes
swap out the rear brakes for TII brakes also
rear axles
fabricate rear spacers/adaptors

decide if I am going to replace the damaged front fender, and valance.. or go with the Mandeville style GTO Body kit.

(Very Probable

.. was the plan till the brake conversion took over)
Balance the reciprocating assy for the 6-port Eprod motor.
Assemble it
clutch cover for 5.5" Quartermaster

install it
wire up Wolf 3D 4.56
Exhaust

(Fairly unlikely)
Take apart the former Jim Bonsi dry sump 675 hp NA hill climb 13B
go over all the parts and re-assemble
install
wolf
exhaust

My5ABaby · 12-28-2011, 04:20 PM

1. Pull car out of garage.
2. Put fuel in car.
3. Check car is good on fluids.
4. Drive car to deals gap.

There's a couple more I'll throw in there, but I don't have the energy for perfection right now.

FC Zach · 01-09-2012, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My5ABaby

1. Pull car out of garage.
2. Put fuel in car.
3. Check car is good on fluids.
4. Drive car to deals gap.

There's a couple more I'll throw in there, but I don't have the energy for perfection right now.

Same here! Nothing new or fancy except for installing my extra vert wheels on the trailer but that requires work lol.

speedjunkie · 12-28-2011, 05:29 PM

I'd add my list, but I did that last year and ended up blowing my engine and didn't have enough time to be ready for DGRR. So...yeah. lol I'm MAKING it this year dammit.

***TitaniumTT*** · 12-28-2011, 06:02 PM

It would be awesome if you did Eric, so worth the trip and I know there SHOULD be a few cars coming from out west as well. Definately make it if you can, if not, fly out east and drive down with us.

My list

FC - Pull engine and balance assembly, new seals as needed
Plug hole on center iron
Stud Kit
Repair belly pan
Powdercoat front bumper supports
Build water/meth tank where spare tire once lived
Mount pump
plumb pump
wire pump
Restrict oil feed line for turbo's
Pull dash and install RedBull holders
Foam all the dash bracing to quite it down
Tranny tunnel rubber for 6-spd
Fiberglass the old holes for some carpet tiedowns
"Deal" with the rear carpet
New front brake rotors
New front pads, two sets
Dial in traction control
Dyno for 21psi

Then go pass emmisions

FC 'Vert
Full TII swap
crack, inspect and rebuild engine
swap tranny
swap rear end
new brakes all 4 corners
New master cylinder
New clutch hydros
Rebuild turbo
Fabricate water to air intercooler
Plumbing for all of it
Install and wire Haltech PS2000
New fuel pump
Different fuel filter
New fuel rails and Reg
ID 725/725's
FFE trigger kit
Paint bumper, FL Fender and hood
Battery relocate
Efan install and build proper shroud
Wire tuck in the engine bay
Install stereo, new head unit, new Amps, new sub
Re-Powdercoat Work VSXX rims and polish barrells
Pretty sure that's it
Oh, dyno... shooting for 280+ on stock turbo

Miata
Find Miata
Get $$,$$$
Buy MoTeC M84
Pull old engine
Rebuild 13B-REW, cryo, stud, Balance and install with RX8 6-spd
Wire M84
Install GT35R
VMIC
Dyno

Trailer-
Get hubs machined to accept 'Vert wheels
Install battery and wire that bitch up
Plug holes on trailer frame and re-drill/re-wire for more attractive lights
New right size coupler
Tag it.

Yup.... there's my list

speedjunkie · 12-28-2011, 08:28 PM

Well Zico SAYS he's definitely going this year, but we'll see if we can finish his car too haha. And one other person is coming whether his car is ready or not, and we may have one more coming with us. Once I know for sure that I have leave approved I am putting my money down.

WE3RX7 · 12-28-2011, 08:37 PM

A lot of WTFs on your list B -

1st... Haltech, you feeling ok? I have no issues with haltech, but running anything than Motec in your camp is like cutting off the little toe - you don't really need it but you feel damn good when it's there.

2nd... rotary miata???? seriously??? I hate you...

***TitaniumTT*** · 12-28-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedjunkie

Well Zico SAYS he's definitely going this year, but we'll see if we can finish his car too haha. And one other person is coming whether his car is ready or not, and we may have one more coming with us. Once I know for sure that I have leave approved I am putting my money down.

SAWEET! Can you shoot yourself in the toe or something?

Quote:

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

A lot of WTFs on your list B -

1st... Haltech, you feeling ok? I have no issues with haltech, but running anything than Motec in your camp is like cutting off the little toe - you don't really need it but you feel damn good when it's there.

Yup, going in Mom's 'vert. Don't need a MoTeC to run a stock turbo stock redline non high-strung rotary. I would've gone with the Micro-Tech for cost and ease but it doesn't have the outputs or logging that I require. I want to log Air temps pre and post intercooler and coolant temps pre and post intercooler and oil temps pre and post oil coolers.... just shut up

As for outputs.... can't really depend on her to watch the gauges and even at that they are less than accurate. So I'll be using some outputs to trigger LED warning lights. Can't do that with the Microtech.... also, the Haltech has the "Engine Saver Function"

which could come in handy. I'm actually debating putting the OMP back on because I'm not entirely sure she'll remember to pre-mix the damn thing.... even though there will be a case of pints of premix in the trunk, it's getting her to remember to do it.... so yeah.

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

2nd... rotary miata???? seriously??? I hate you...

Not for me, for the old man.... here's the kicker, I'll be paid to build most of it, and tune it, and test it

But yeah, GT35R 6-spd MoTeC Miata

He want's it done by late March... actually he wants it done by late feb so he can ship it to Sebring to go plat... I laughed at that timeframe

speedjunkie · 12-29-2011, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

SAWEET! Can you shoot yourself in the toe or something?

Well, I'd try that, but knowing my luck they'd say "well you can't drive anyway, so stick around here and do some paperwork"..ARGH!!!! lol I called back today, so I should know something by tomorrow.

N.RotaryTech · 12-29-2011, 10:20 AM

Plan A: The FB.
Basically rebuild every part of the FB.
Rebuild 13b HBP motor
Find out how to get the 13B engine an trans installed.
Redo interior
Upgrade suspension
Upgrade brakes
Paint exterior
There's also going to be a lot of fabrication going on.

Plan B: The FC.
Depending on how the FB is coming along, like if its not going to be finished:
Rebuild oil-leaking turbo again
Reinstall turbo setup
Find out whats causing the light throttle issues and fix it.

WE3RX7 · 12-28-2011, 09:12 PM

Thats pretty sweet though on the miata - one of my ultimate bulids if I ever had the chance to do it. I may have to make a trip up there when it's done so we can see how it rides before getting it shipped off!

Agreed on the Haltech over Microtech. You'll have your fair share of Haltech experiences in your new spot at Dave's... matter of fact, pretty sure you're getting one delivered in the next few weeks, lol...

***TitaniumTT*** · 12-28-2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Thats pretty sweet though on the miata - one of my ultimate bulids if I ever had the chance to do it. I may have to make a trip up there when it's done so we can see how it rides before getting it shipped off!

It ain't making sebring I can tell you that... first time it'll be on the track will more than likely bee 4/16 and 4/17, and I'll be there... it the Pre-DGRR track day!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Agreed on the Haltech over Microtech. You'll have your fair share of Haltech experiences in your new spot at Dave's... matter of fact, pretty sure you're getting one delivered in the next few weeks, lol...

I can't wait to get that Haltech... hell my new 2000 will be here tomorrow... I've had enough experiences with E6Kraps to want to shoot myself over it. My how things have improved. THe PS2000 and the 1000 that are getting delivered should be a dream to tune compared to those things

Also of note.... the most used tool in the Dyno room is my multimeter. Seriously. There are more wiring problems to fis than anything else. The one I pulled in earlier tonight had the MAP sensor wired backwards. So when it fired up it was being fueled for 30psi

Fucker actually ran too. Fixed that problem and now it won't start.... Oh well... hit it tomorrow.... sleepy time now...actually time to go home and eat.

Will you be accompanying the deliver of said haltech in the coming weeks?

djmtsu · 12-29-2011, 12:02 PM

Classified

speedjunkie · 12-29-2011, 06:37 PM

Well I registered a bit ago, so here is my list, although not all inclusive. I'll try to finish as much as I can, but as long as the car is running and it's reliable enough to drive, I will be going whether everything is done or not.

-Install new turbo with new manifold, downpipe (need to get DP and mani made still), and wastegates
-Make new VMIC with new mounts
-Make new mounts for radiator
-Duct IC and radiator
-Install new hood, duct VMIC through hood
-RS-engineering anti-surge system
-Figure out if engine is burning oil (or if it's the current turbo) and rebuild if needed
-Might install aerocatch hood latches, or maybe old style, depending on how bad hood is flexing
-Install oil catch can (once Adam finishes making it lol)
-Make undertray and install ducting to brakes
-Possibly install new FEED bumper
-Install Tweakit diff brace if it's finished in time
-Possibly install tranny brace
-Put on new wheels

That's pretty much it I think, those are the basics anyway.

orion84gsl · 12-29-2011, 10:43 PM

On the FB:

Install RE-Speed TII brakes all around with 5x114.3 Moser axles.
Install new aluminum rad. Probably have to do some custom bracketry for this since it's thicker than the stocker so the fan will hit the front pulley and the fan won't fit in front because of the sway bar. A little FC style angle is in order.
(Maybe) Make aluminum inner door panels and redo front speaker pods.

Buy and install the following:
PERFECT wheels.
New tires.
New better seats.

Fender roll/corner balance/alignment
If money and time remains, new exhaust then dyno tune. If not then just dyno tune with the RB exhaust.

12-28-2011, 03:45 PM	#1
SPiN Racing Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. Pete Posts: 51 Rep Power: 18	DGRR 2012 To Do List SO I figured I would start the thread this year, as we have usually had one! Replace trailer lights, and all new braketry (thanks neighbors with riding mower) ON the Dually: Both front tires replace Front Steering stabilizer On the 84 ITA RX-7 (deep breath) Finish the front wheel spacers/adaptors on the mill/lathe Finish the front brake caliper mounts button up the front brakes swap out the rear brakes for TII brakes also rear axles fabricate rear spacers/adaptors decide if I am going to replace the damaged front fender, and valance.. or go with the Mandeville style GTO Body kit. (Very Probable .. was the plan till the brake conversion took over) Balance the reciprocating assy for the 6-port Eprod motor. Assemble it clutch cover for 5.5" Quartermaster install it wire up Wolf 3D 4.56 Exhaust (Fairly unlikely) Take apart the former Jim Bonsi dry sump 675 hp NA hill climb 13B go over all the parts and re-assemble install wolf exhaust __________________ Scott Neville 1984 ITA (converting to something meaner) 1984 13B (Wolf 3.x) 1986 EP (Wolf 4.56) 1991 (Stockish engine, Wolf 3.0) 2005 RX8 Auto (Wife mobile) Life=counting the time till the next race...

12-28-2011, 04:20 PM	#2
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	1. Pull car out of garage. 2. Put fuel in car. 3. Check car is good on fluids. 4. Drive car to deals gap. There's a couple more I'll throw in there, but I don't have the energy for perfection right now. __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

12-28-2011, 06:02 PM	#5
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	It would be awesome if you did Eric, so worth the trip and I know there SHOULD be a few cars coming from out west as well. Definately make it if you can, if not, fly out east and drive down with us. My list FC - Pull engine and balance assembly, new seals as needed Plug hole on center iron Stud Kit Repair belly pan Powdercoat front bumper supports Build water/meth tank where spare tire once lived Mount pump plumb pump wire pump Restrict oil feed line for turbo's Pull dash and install RedBull holders Foam all the dash bracing to quite it down Tranny tunnel rubber for 6-spd Fiberglass the old holes for some carpet tiedowns "Deal" with the rear carpet New front brake rotors New front pads, two sets Dial in traction control Dyno for 21psi Then go pass emmisions FC 'Vert Full TII swap crack, inspect and rebuild engine swap tranny swap rear end new brakes all 4 corners New master cylinder New clutch hydros Rebuild turbo Fabricate water to air intercooler Plumbing for all of it Install and wire Haltech PS2000 New fuel pump Different fuel filter New fuel rails and Reg ID 725/725's FFE trigger kit Paint bumper, FL Fender and hood Battery relocate Efan install and build proper shroud Wire tuck in the engine bay Install stereo, new head unit, new Amps, new sub Re-Powdercoat Work VSXX rims and polish barrells Pretty sure that's it Oh, dyno... shooting for 280+ on stock turbo Miata Find Miata Get $$,$$$ Buy MoTeC M84 Pull old engine Rebuild 13B-REW, cryo, stud, Balance and install with RX8 6-spd Wire M84 Install GT35R VMIC Dyno Trailer- Get hubs machined to accept 'Vert wheels Install battery and wire that bitch up Plug holes on trailer frame and re-drill/re-wire for more attractive lights New right size coupler Tag it. Yup.... there's my list __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

12-29-2011, 10:20 AM	#10
N.RotaryTech Home-brew Rotary Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: GooseCreek SC Posts: 552 Rep Power: 18	Plan A: The FB. Basically rebuild every part of the FB. Rebuild 13b HBP motor Find out how to get the 13B engine an trans installed. Redo interior Upgrade suspension Upgrade brakes Paint exterior There's also going to be a lot of fabrication going on. Plan B: The FC. Depending on how the FB is coming along, like if its not going to be finished: Rebuild oil-leaking turbo again Reinstall turbo setup Find out whats causing the light throttle issues and fix it. __________________ '89 RX7 GTU, half-Bridge-port S4/S5 NA, E6K, Full RB exhaust, weekend warrior. '83 RX7, The "this might take awhile" project. '87 RX7 GXL, Rest In Pieces. '98 Subaru Impreza Outback-sport, rx7 rescue vehicle, down for repair. '94 Ford Ranger, daily.

12-29-2011, 12:02 PM	#13
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Classified __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

12-28-2011, 05:29 PM	#4
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 20	I'd add my list, but I did that last year and ended up blowing my engine and didn't have enough time to be ready for DGRR. So...yeah. lol I'm MAKING it this year dammit.

12-28-2011, 08:28 PM	#6
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 20	Well Zico SAYS he's definitely going this year, but we'll see if we can finish his car too haha. And one other person is coming whether his car is ready or not, and we may have one more coming with us. Once I know for sure that I have leave approved I am putting my money down.

12-28-2011, 08:37 PM	#7
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	A lot of WTFs on your list B - 1st... Haltech, you feeling ok? I have no issues with haltech, but running anything than Motec in your camp is like cutting off the little toe - you don't really need it but you feel damn good when it's there. 2nd... rotary miata???? seriously??? I hate you...

12-28-2011, 09:12 PM	#11
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Thats pretty sweet though on the miata - one of my ultimate bulids if I ever had the chance to do it. I may have to make a trip up there when it's done so we can see how it rides before getting it shipped off! Agreed on the Haltech over Microtech. You'll have your fair share of Haltech experiences in your new spot at Dave's... matter of fact, pretty sure you're getting one delivered in the next few weeks, lol...

12-29-2011, 06:37 PM	#14
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 20	Well I registered a bit ago, so here is my list, although not all inclusive. I'll try to finish as much as I can, but as long as the car is running and it's reliable enough to drive, I will be going whether everything is done or not. -Install new turbo with new manifold, downpipe (need to get DP and mani made still), and wastegates -Make new VMIC with new mounts -Make new mounts for radiator -Duct IC and radiator -Install new hood, duct VMIC through hood -RS-engineering anti-surge system -Figure out if engine is burning oil (or if it's the current turbo) and rebuild if needed -Might install aerocatch hood latches, or maybe old style, depending on how bad hood is flexing -Install oil catch can (once Adam finishes making it lol) -Make undertray and install ducting to brakes -Possibly install new FEED bumper -Install Tweakit diff brace if it's finished in time -Possibly install tranny brace -Put on new wheels That's pretty much it I think, those are the basics anyway.

12-29-2011, 10:43 PM	#15
orion84gsl Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 167 Rep Power: 18	On the FB: Install RE-Speed TII brakes all around with 5x114.3 Moser axles. Install new aluminum rad. Probably have to do some custom bracketry for this since it's thicker than the stocker so the fan will hit the front pulley and the fan won't fit in front because of the sway bar. A little FC style angle is in order. (Maybe) Make aluminum inner door panels and redo front speaker pods. Buy and install the following: PERFECT wheels. New tires. New better seats. Fender roll/corner balance/alignment If money and time remains, new exhaust then dyno tune. If not then just dyno tune with the RB exhaust.