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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-13-2017, 11:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,514
Posted By Hawk77FT
Here is an educated answer from an engineer: ...

Here is an educated answer from an engineer:
The crankshaft damper has nothing to do with engine balance and vibrations. Motion and oscillation of the powertrain, as an assembly, is addressed by...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-18-2016, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,480,048
Posted By BigFatFlip
^This. Its the front mount bracket that needs...

^This. Its the front mount bracket that needs "modification" since it installs in front of the LTR (intercooler radiator) and may interfere. Depending on where you decide to relocate the core, you...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-21-2016, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,136,239
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
The theory that many subscribe to that the rear...

The theory that many subscribe to that the rear natural frequency has to be ~0.3 Hz more than the front was NOT a theory that was developed to make the car faster around a track. It was NOT developed...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-19-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,136,239
Posted By ajc209
Problem with looking at only wheel frequency is...

Problem with looking at only wheel frequency is that is doesnt consider roll stiffness contribution from the roll bars.

I suspect RCE selected their spring rates to give the balance they wanted to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-19-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,136,239
Posted By Ro_Ja
Awesome! Thanks for sharing that calculator. ...

Awesome! Thanks for sharing that calculator.

While I've noticed that while the rear motion ratios of 0.77 is agreed upon by a lot of people who have done their own calculations, I have noticed...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-19-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,136,239
Posted By Shankenstein
I remember hearing Shaikh from Fat Cat...

I remember hearing Shaikh from Fat Cat Motorsports talking about his standard "aggressive street + light track" setup is 1.8-1.9 Hz in front and 1.9-2.0 Hz in rear.

As the CSG guys can attest, a...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-19-2016, 02:08 AM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,136,239
Posted By Ro_Ja
Right.. Ugh. I'm not very good at the numbers...

Right.. Ugh. I'm not very good at the numbers thing and apparently reading as well..haha

So, I got ~362 lb/in front and ~403 lb/in rear (man, that seems stiff). Based on Kost's testing, I suppose...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-19-2016, 01:56 AM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,136,239
Posted By strat61caster
Look here again: ...

Look here again:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26661
Motion Ratios:
F: ~0.95
R: ~0.76
Different terminology, same numbers.

Decent starting point if we did our math the same...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-19-2016, 01:49 AM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,136,239
Posted By Ro_Ja
So I'm playing around with Hyperco's spring rate...

So I'm playing around with Hyperco's spring rate calculator (http://www.hypercoils.com/spring-calculator) and I found a lot of information here (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26661)...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-03-2014, 03:35 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,360
Posted By cf6mech
LS only adds 50 to 60 pounds over the OEM engine,...

LS only adds 50 to 60 pounds over the OEM engine, If your like me, going from FI, the turbo, inter cooler, piping, external oil pump etc.etc. that 50 to 60 pounds is negligible.... btw...that boxer...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-02-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 99,919
Posted By gramicci101
Fill the trunk with bags of concrete to simulate...

Fill the trunk with bags of concrete to simulate the weight of a rear-engined car?
Forum: Forced Induction 07-02-2014, 02:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,929
Posted By Boss Paco
Do it. Don't be a puss.

Do it. Don't be a puss.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-01-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,723
Posted By ptuning
As other owners have already mentioned, you will...

As other owners have already mentioned, you will notice very little difference in inlet temps vs ambient temps with our intake set-up. Once the car is moving, the intake will draw air predominantly...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-01-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,723
Posted By mkivsoopra
FWIW, I typically see intake temps of about 5F...

FWIW, I typically see intake temps of about 5F over ambient when running off the wastegate spring and with the car moving.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-26-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,779
Posted By 7thgear
first there are physics then there is personal...

first there are physics
then there is personal preference


a suspension is designed to control physics that is in line with your preference


the list that you made is irrelevant because we...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-25-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,083
Posted By 7thgear
your goals are simply outrageous and your budget...

your goals are simply outrageous and your budget lacks forethought entirely


want to have fun in your car? go to an autocross or lapping day


4000 dollars is 3 seasons worth of top of the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-25-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,083
Posted By ZDan
I'd much rather try to put 400-450hp down through...

I'd much rather try to put 400-450hp down through the stock suspension than through budget coilovers...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-25-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,982
Posted By DC2R
For anyone interested it appears water DID come...

For anyone interested it appears water DID come in where amp cable is ran. AC drain was loose and pointing at carpet but they said they did that while troubleshooting. Make sure you silicone up your...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-22-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,364,364
Posted By strat61caster
I've noticed a resonance at 70-80, like the wind...

I've noticed a resonance at 70-80, like the wind whistling over the mirrors but it goes away when I go faster, it doesn't get louder. So I'm not sure what you've got going on, might be the same,...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-20-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,498
Posted By SloS14
Do you like clutch really hard or something?

Do you like clutch really hard or something?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-19-2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,360
Posted By Poodles
Keep in mind that they're not using used parts at...

Keep in mind that they're not using used parts at all, there's a lot of fluff added to that, and you're paying all the labor.

It's a hell of a lot cheaper than that to do the swap in reality, they...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-19-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,360
Posted By Malt
A fully dressed LS3 weighs 418 lbs. I don't know...

A fully dressed LS3 weighs 418 lbs. I don't know the exact weight of a FA20 but it cant be significantly less than that. Adding at most 30-40 lbs (and I'm being VERY generous here) to the front of...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-19-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 50,718
Posted By RBbugBITme
Hello, I am the designer of the BRZ shocks...

Hello,

I am the designer of the BRZ shocks and I develop all of the product pages for the website so I am as they say, the horse’s mouth. There is some misinformation here I would love to clear...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-19-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 31,772
Posted By fst86frs
Alright guys to chime in, this is my car. Any...

Alright guys to chime in, this is my car. Any questions feel free to ask. Radiator and fan are still in their normal spot and running a mishimoto. For the heat nothing is melting and doesnt generate...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-19-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 31,772
Posted By Model Citizen
Of course it isn't this one has an engine in...

Of course it isn't

this one has an engine in it.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-19-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,161
Posted By Mikem53
Lots of beneficial moly is present in the factory...

Lots of beneficial moly is present in the factory oil fill from the assembly lubes used. Modern Machining processes and quality control make for a clean block to begin with. Quality OEM oil filters...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-19-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,360
Posted By malave7567
One comment, it irks me when someone refers to an...

One comment, it irks me when someone refers to an LSx engine as a huge engine just because they see the liters number... It's not very big at all. In fact, it doesn't really add much weight at all....
Forum: Forced Induction 06-14-2014, 03:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,768
Posted By brianhj
Piqued

Piqued
Forum: Forced Induction 06-13-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 23,557
Posted By King Tut
fixt again.

fixt again.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-13-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 23,557
Posted By King Tut
fixt. :laughabove:

fixt. :laughabove:
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