93 BB base FD build-up - Page 8

Archie · 11-25-2008, 04:17 PM

Dan,

Wow! Absolute attention to detail. I can appreciate that!

Garfinkles Motor Works · 01-05-2009, 10:35 PM

Have you put in the new rats nest, if yes pictures please

Smokey · 01-06-2009, 09:15 AM

Dan, perhaps I missed it, but have you done any modifications to your transmission? You're able to pull off some quick shifts to second in the videos and I noticed on one track you went back to 1st without troubles.

Great thread and thanks for putting all the info up.

Chadwick · 07-29-2009, 03:56 PM

Here is a video clip a friend shot of my car doing a drag race launch at the most resent Toledo ProSolo. We took 1st and 2nd in our class at the event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ekkf5Y-Vk4

Chadwick · 01-06-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garfinkles Motor Works

Have you put in the new rats nest, if yes pictures please

It is bolted to the top of the motor, does that count? Still rewrapping/purging the wiring harness, may get finished this weekend if we don't get drunk watching the Titans on Sat. Will get pictures up as soon as possible. By the way, the Garfinkles rats nest is a work off art.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokey

Dan, perhaps I missed it, but have you done any modifications to your transmission? You're able to pull off some quick shifts to second in the videos and I noticed on one track you went back to 1st without troubles.

Great thread and thanks for putting all the info up.

No changes to the transmission, does get a little notchy going back to first sometimes, a blip of the throttle helps.

Dan

josh18_2k · 11-29-2009, 10:25 PM

heyyy
can you comment on the helical vs kaaz?

i've been using a helical for autox (i've always thought it was best).

Chadwick · 11-30-2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josh18_2k

heyyy
can you comment on the helical vs kaaz?

i've been using a helical for autox (i've always thought it was best).

The Torsen works fine for Autocross until you start lifting one of the rear wheels (combination of high G's and spring rates), then it becomes almost worthless. The Kaaz continues to put power to both wheels even when one is lifted.

There is a noticeable improvement in throttle on predictability and corner exit bite with the Kaaz.

Dan

josh18_2k · 11-30-2009, 12:43 AM

are you using a rear bar? i noticed all kinds of weirdnesss with a rear bar (hopping on braking..), so i just ditched it. i wouldnt think you'd pull the inside tire without one.

S1MPSONS · 02-01-2010, 12:19 PM

Hey Dan! This build thread is great. Just remember, imitation is the highest form of flattery (http://hamfistracing.blogspot.com/20...a-rx-7-r1.html).

Can you post your most recent dyno plot?

Thanks!
Jake
www.HamfistRacing.com

S1MPSONS · 06-15-2010, 10:16 PM

Just checking in again. Hope you and the car are doing well since GA. Any word if your butt-dyno is properly calibrated (370whp was your guess)?

millertime · 06-05-2011, 12:53 PM

so... update?

sbrian2 · 04-16-2018, 04:37 PM

I guess I'll resurrect this thread as Tinkerbell is coming out of retirement. I am Dan's long time co-driver, co-builder of the car. I am now prepping it for the Ultimate Street Car Association events sponsored by Optima.

Many Changes have occurred since Dan last posted, but most noted are the change to a Borg Warner 8374 internally gated turbo on a Full Race manifold. We also widened the front fenders to allow us to run 315/30-18's on all 4 corners and a C-West front bumper and more aggressive splitter capped things off. We got the weight of the car down to around 2520 lbs in it's last SSM configuration.

Now, much of that gets undone as we add creature comforts back, ditch the huge rear wing and bolt some BFG Rivals on. I'll add some photos of the progress below.

Brian

sbrian2 · 04-16-2018, 04:39 PM

Last raced configuration in SSM

Current state with no decals or huge wing

S1MPSONS · 04-16-2018, 04:42 PM

Can't wait to see if perform on a new battlefield. Good luck Brian.

01-06-2009, 09:15 AM	#3
Smokey Long Time Onlooker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	Dan, perhaps I missed it, but have you done any modifications to your transmission? You're able to pull off some quick shifts to second in the videos and I noticed on one track you went back to 1st without troubles. Great thread and thanks for putting all the info up. __________________ 93 Touring - AD coilovers, BBK, full exhaust, PFS SMIC, PFC

07-29-2009, 03:56 PM	#4
Chadwick Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Smyrna, TN, USA Posts: 239 Rep Power: 18	Here is a video clip a friend shot of my car doing a drag race launch at the most resent Toledo ProSolo. We took 1st and 2nd in our class at the event. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ekkf5Y-Vk4 __________________ 93 RX7 BB (Race Car) 93 RX7 SSM (Soon to be IBM and a daily driver) 05 Silverado Z71 08 Mini Cooper 80 LS RX7 (for sale)

11-29-2009, 10:25 PM	#6
josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 473 Rep Power: 18	heyyy can you comment on the helical vs kaaz? i've been using a helical for autox (i've always thought it was best). __________________

11-30-2009, 12:43 AM	#8
josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 473 Rep Power: 18	are you using a rear bar? i noticed all kinds of weirdnesss with a rear bar (hopping on braking..), so i just ditched it. i wouldnt think you'd pull the inside tire without one. __________________

04-16-2018, 04:37 PM	#12
sbrian2 Rotary Wannabee Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: M'boro TN Posts: 50 Rep Power: 18	I guess I'll resurrect this thread as Tinkerbell is coming out of retirement. I am Dan's long time co-driver, co-builder of the car. I am now prepping it for the Ultimate Street Car Association events sponsored by Optima. Many Changes have occurred since Dan last posted, but most noted are the change to a Borg Warner 8374 internally gated turbo on a Full Race manifold. We also widened the front fenders to allow us to run 315/30-18's on all 4 corners and a C-West front bumper and more aggressive splitter capped things off. We got the weight of the car down to around 2520 lbs in it's last SSM configuration. Now, much of that gets undone as we add creature comforts back, ditch the huge rear wing and bolt some BFG Rivals on. I'll add some photos of the progress below. Brian __________________ -Brian '95 Mazda Miata R package '90 Mazda Miata turbo '06 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS '01 BMW 325Ci '91 Honda CRX hf

11-25-2008, 04:17 PM	#1
Archie The Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Dan, Wow! Absolute attention to detail. I can appreciate that!

01-05-2009, 10:35 PM	#2
Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 535 Rep Power: 18	Have you put in the new rats nest, if yes pictures please

02-01-2010, 12:19 PM	#9
S1MPSONS The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Hey Dan! This build thread is great. Just remember, imitation is the highest form of flattery (http://hamfistracing.blogspot.com/20...a-rx-7-r1.html). Can you post your most recent dyno plot? Thanks! Jake www.HamfistRacing.com

06-15-2010, 10:16 PM	#10
S1MPSONS The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Just checking in again. Hope you and the car are doing well since GA. Any word if your butt-dyno is properly calibrated (370whp was your guess)?

06-05-2011, 12:53 PM	#11
millertime addicted to boost Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	so... update?

04-16-2018, 04:39 PM	#13
sbrian2 Rotary Wannabee Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: M'boro TN Posts: 50 Rep Power: 18	Last raced configuration in SSM Current state with no decals or huge wing __________________ -Brian '95 Mazda Miata R package '90 Mazda Miata turbo '06 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS '01 BMW 325Ci '91 Honda CRX hf

04-16-2018, 04:42 PM	#14
S1MPSONS The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Can't wait to see if perform on a new battlefield. Good luck Brian.