SSM RX7 Build - Page 3

speedjunkie · 01-20-2012, 07:39 AM

^I agree, but I also don't want to end up going with a different design and end up with worse results, know what I mean? I'm trying to move forward here, not backwards LOL.

cturbo28 · 02-04-2012, 08:45 AM

I have started my engine swap on the FD. I will be doing this in stages so I can make the races I plan to attend. I am trying not to get too many projects going at once.

Stage 1:

Engine swap, built by David Jerome.
Excessive LIM ( Thanks Jeff Kiesel)
Newer transmission from 36K donor car (Thanks tomsn16)
Swap diffs (I was planning on testing out some things for the first race)
Addition of EGT probes so I can log the exhaust temp. (Thanks Ludwig)
Addition of back pressure sensor to log pressure in manifold. (Thanks Ludwig)
Fix damaged fender ( Thanks to my body shop dude and Brent for the donation!)
Dyno tune ( Ludwig)

Stage 2:

Electric water pump controlled via Ludwig installed Haltech
Electric power steering pump from S2000
Relocate Alternator. ( not yet decided)
Maybe play with different exhaust housing based on the data from stage 1 results.

Also here are some pictures of the damage I did last Sunday.

Brent · 02-04-2012, 09:15 AM

It's def. the offseason! I was extemely happy with the engine David built for me a few years ago. Using ALS seals?

Paint those ugly fenders

speedjunkie · 02-05-2012, 12:10 AM

What's with the exhaust tip? Maybe I missed it.

I'm SO glad you figured out the wastegate problem, because that means I won't have to run water to mine LOL!

cturbo28 · 02-05-2012, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedjunkie

What's with the exhaust tip? Maybe I missed it.

I'm SO glad you figured out the wastegate problem, because that means I won't have to run water to mine LOL!

The exhaust tip is adjustable, I can point it to the left, right or down. I have a spring that hold it in place. Also you can see each hook for the three adjustment points. The adjustment is to direct the exhaust away from the sound meter on the course. We have a 100 db limit and mine is anywhere from 92 to 98.5 dbs.

speedjunkie · 02-06-2012, 10:57 PM

Oh OK gotcha. I figured it was so you could point it but I couldn't think of why. Makes sense haha. I'm surprised they let you do that, I figured they'd have a cow about that.

djmtsu · 02-21-2012, 10:52 AM

Love the welding jig Carter.

cturbo28 · 02-27-2012, 02:46 PM

Some more pictures of the over flow tank set up and new DS2 coil mounts. I did ad a vent line to the rear turbo drain which feeds the other side of the tank. I will let everyone know how this turns out in an Auto-X. Hopefully I can keep from spitting out half a qt. a run.....
Slow progress but it is getting together slowly. I also tried to Dyno the car last Saturday but I will go again due to some boosting issues I had.

cturbo28 · 03-07-2012, 08:48 PM

The season starter will be held this weekend at Georgia Motorsports Park.

See link for information

http://www.scca.com/events/index.cfm?eid=3594

I added some pictures of my weekend project. enjoy...

cturbo28 · 03-14-2012, 08:39 PM

The rx7 survived the weekend. I placed first in the season opener. Although I was a little rusty I still pulled out the win. Here are some pics of the car in action.

speedjunkie · 03-15-2012, 12:25 AM

Damn that's sexy.

djmtsu · 03-15-2012, 06:55 AM

Great job Carter! Car looks good as usual!

cturbo28 · 04-14-2012, 05:45 PM

I have started some new top secret projects moving some weight back and right. I am just now fitting everything up and seeing if things are going to fit all together. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions I would be glad to hear them as some times I over think things.

1. EPS

SW20 Electric PS pump moved to passenger side with battery and ABS.

2. EWP

Craig Davis electric water pump, hopefully this will be controlled via Haltech PWM output.

3. ALT relocation

Relocate Alternator to clear up some space up top and since I will be loosing my water pump pulley I thought I needed to relocate it. I would love to move it to the passenger side but packaging is a big issue on that side since the turbo and everything else is located there.

Also my new engine is on the bottom of the list. I pulled the new engine out and put the old motor back in after the Dyno results. I will update later on the outcome of the new motor set up when I hit the numbers I want.

The last race I did was on the old motor not the new one.

cturbo28 · 05-13-2012, 03:36 PM

Updates on progress.

I will be getting ready for the Lincoln NE Pro Solo and Tour in a couple of weeks. I found some nice 17x10 +35 FNO1R-C's for my rain set up and was trying to get some projects completed.

My EHPS project is done. please see pictures. The only issue I have is that the pump is ridiculously loud considering it is 20" from my ear drum! I will have to make some sort of shield or something it is just too loud.

My EWP install is on hold. I have run out of time to get everything going on it. My relocation of the Alt. was a failure so I have to re-engineer a bracket before I can get the EWP installed.

Also I still have the stock engine in. I have not had time to get the new engine in and tuned. Another fail on my part.

speedjunkie · 05-16-2012, 06:32 PM

That's some great work Carter. Looks good!

I'll email you about my progress with the new turbo setup. I don't have much to tell though. It spools really quick but it's hard to convey butt-dyno results so I'll get it on a dyno one of these days and show what it says lol.

02-04-2012, 09:15 AM	#3
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	It's def. the offseason! I was extemely happy with the engine David built for me a few years ago. Using ALS seals? Paint those ugly fenders __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

02-21-2012, 10:52 AM	#7
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Love the welding jig Carter. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-15-2012, 06:55 AM	#12
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Great job Carter! Car looks good as usual! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

01-20-2012, 07:39 AM	#1
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 20	^I agree, but I also don't want to end up going with a different design and end up with worse results, know what I mean? I'm trying to move forward here, not backwards LOL.

02-05-2012, 12:10 AM	#4
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 20	What's with the exhaust tip? Maybe I missed it. I'm SO glad you figured out the wastegate problem, because that means I won't have to run water to mine LOL!

02-06-2012, 10:57 PM	#6
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 20	Oh OK gotcha. I figured it was so you could point it but I couldn't think of why. Makes sense haha. I'm surprised they let you do that, I figured they'd have a cow about that.

03-15-2012, 12:25 AM	#11
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 20	Damn that's sexy.

05-16-2012, 06:32 PM	#15
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 20	That's some great work Carter. Looks good! I'll email you about my progress with the new turbo setup. I don't have much to tell though. It spools really quick but it's hard to convey butt-dyno results so I'll get it on a dyno one of these days and show what it says lol.