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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-16-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,023
Posted By eric6
Viton isn't needed in this area, or at least I...

Viton isn't needed in this area, or at least I don't see why it would. I've been using a Buna-N o-ring for 1500 miles and 5 months on our Cam plate prototype, no issues. Buna-N is specifically...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-16-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 295,491
Posted By eric6
Transition into the plenum. I asked the...

Transition into the plenum. I asked the machinist to get me these pieces first so I could spend the weekend welding the center section together for this prototype unit.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-16-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 295,491
Posted By eric6
https://scontent-1.22773.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf...

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As promised.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-16-2015, 12:40 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 65,127
Posted By eric6
Just warming up :party0030:. We, especially...

Just warming up :party0030:. We, especially myself, have learned a lot in just this one year (2014). We are beginning to streamline processes, learn new technology that we can use in the future,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-16-2015, 12:31 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 95,399
Posted By eric6
:thumbsup: that's what we're hopeful for. If...

:thumbsup: that's what we're hopeful for. If they survive the tests, and no yield occurs, we're going to production with them.

I'd change not many, to near none. I assume that if a company goes...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-15-2015, 11:59 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 76,626
Posted By eric6
Oh, I agree. I just wanted to put it back...

Oh, I agree. I just wanted to put it back together so I don't lose the parts. It isn't doing anything negative or positive by being put back together or left off completely. Thanks again for showing...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-14-2015, 10:50 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 95,399
Posted By eric6
Yes it is. Yes it will. This is one strain...

Yes it is. Yes it will. This is one strain gauge of multiple we are placing on the LCA. I trust the engineer who does R&D for a multi-billion dollar company (as well as works for Velox on the...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-14-2015, 02:59 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 76,626
Posted By eric6
To be honest, not much stiffer, just more...

To be honest, not much stiffer, just more feedback. It drives like a typical hydraulic clutch now.

When I originally got into the car from my past daily, a twin disk Evo 9, I couldn't find the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-13-2015, 11:41 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 93,664
Posted By eric6
I just wrote a decent how to on this...

I just wrote a decent how to on this modification. Took me 15 minutes learning how to do it and taking photos along the way.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84622
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-13-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 76,626
Posted By eric6
How To: Clutch Spring Removal in 15 Minutes

If some of you feel as though your car lacks any feedback in the clutch pedal, you aren't alone.

The twins have a clutch spring that greatly reduces the strength needed to push the clutch in. ...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-13-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 295,491
Posted By eric6
You mean like this? ...

You mean like this?
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And this?...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-13-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 295,491
Posted By eric6
Sigh.... how long does it take you to come up...

Sigh.... how long does it take you to come up with these? I imagine at least a few hours! :thumbup:

Parts are beginning to come off the mill now. I'd show you, but then I'd have to kill you...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-12-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,271
Posted By eric6
Unit of measure would be pounds, that wasn't...

Unit of measure would be pounds, that wasn't clear, good catch. This is 193 pounds on the entire vehicle, not just the front bumper. On our splitter analysis, it is very interesting to see how much...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-12-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 65,127
Posted By eric6
Thanks :thumbsup:. I just like to doodle :). ...

Thanks :thumbsup:. I just like to doodle :).

Everything will be available through FT86SpeedFactory... we currently only have the splitter and race upgrade in production. Everything else is being...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-12-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 65,127
Posted By eric6
New product, rear toe links. ...

New product, rear toe links.

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-12-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,271
Posted By eric6
Front End Aerodynamics - How Different Setups Effect Drag and Lift

Yesterday it was brought to our attention on Instagram that we aren't that active on the forum. And you know what, he was absolutely right. I'm here to attempt and change that. We will actively...
Forum: Software Tuning 03-10-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,983
Posted By eric6
You're o2 sensor isn't seeing the correct a/f of...

You're o2 sensor isn't seeing the correct a/f of the engine, which it is likely injecting more fuel and running much richer then the o2 sensor sees. That's the reason you aren't getting good gas...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-07-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 65,127
Posted By eric6
We aim to please :). Actually, I just don't want...

We aim to please :). Actually, I just don't want to hurt anyone or anything (their car). We went very light with the unit.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-07-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 295,491
Posted By eric6
Their will be no flow comparison. Flowing the...

Their will be no flow comparison. Flowing the intake manifold on a bench doesn't make much sense as it is an unrealistic condition. We will only be comparing our unit to the OEM unit :cheers:.

...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-07-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 295,491
Posted By eric6
Thanks. It won't become the choke point till...

Thanks. It won't become the choke point till high horsepower. The OEM throttle body is 67mm, that's significant for an OEM throttle body. Something we will look into in the future though.


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Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-06-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 65,127
Posted By eric6
https://scontent-1.22773.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap...

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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-04-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 295,491
Posted By eric6
:iono: Perfection takes time? :bellyroll: In...

:iono: Perfection takes time? :bellyroll:

In all honesty, a project like this getting done in anything less than a month is impressive. Fixture is being water jetted and should be done any day. ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-03-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 95,399
Posted By eric6
Figured it about time to update the thread :). ...

Figured it about time to update the thread :). So we started development with a few overall goals and then capitalized on them with extensive FEA analysis. FEA (Finite Element Analysis) uses a...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-03-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 65,127
Posted By eric6
We weren't able to use CFD as much as I'd like to...

We weren't able to use CFD as much as I'd like to have on the intake manifold. Constantly learning and improving our skills, but it's never enough :cry:.

I actually don't do the CFD, I'm the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-03-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 65,127
Posted By eric6
Few updates: ...

Few updates:

https://scontent-1.22773.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/10945130_1566553080251469_7710766889545948287_o.jpg
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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-02-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 295,491
Posted By eric6
Truthfully, we have no idea. It depends on...

Truthfully, we have no idea. It depends on quantity and quantity depends on if we can sell them and if we can sell them depends on how they perform. We're in limbo at the moment.

Thanks.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-02-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 295,491
Posted By eric6
It's all there and in place for this to happen...

It's all there and in place for this to happen and that is currently the plan, to offer different stack heights. But I personally feel that we are going to end up finding a specific set of bellhorns...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-02-2015, 02:13 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 295,491
Posted By eric6
Those are the three sizes we will be testing on...

Those are the three sizes we will be testing on the intake manifold for R&D.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-02-2015, 01:49 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 295,491
Posted By eric6
As promised, a look into the plenums. ...

As promised, a look into the plenums.
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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-25-2015, 01:20 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 295,491
Posted By eric6
Everything is and has been in motion. Billet...

Everything is and has been in motion. Billet pieces are being prototyped, tubing has been ordered, fixture plate is being cut and then will be welded; it's just a waiting game. End of March is the...
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