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Forum: Engine Swaps 06-01-2022, 08:56 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
I've picked up a new project- a Lotus Exige that...

I've picked up a new project- a Lotus Exige that I am working on a K24a2 swap for NASA ST4, Gridlife Club TR, and SCCA SSM.

No recent updates to the car. Just fun driving.
...
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-27-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
Sold my 255 17" tire setup. Purchased Titan7...

Sold my 255 17" tire setup. Purchased
Titan7 18x9.5 wheels
Falken RT660 275/35r18 tires

https://print.spitsnaugle.com/img/s/v-10/p4161336028-5.jpg...
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-27-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
rear seat delete changes my race class in some...

rear seat delete changes my race class in some situations.
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-27-2021, 11:01 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
Battery Relocation and Accsump install: ...

Battery Relocation and Accsump install:

Battery is grounded to strut bolt.
Positive wire runs to fastronix AMG fuse, then to the front of the car in the interior, out the sound tube hole, and...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-14-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
Further updates: Sold my CX racing...

Further updates:


Sold my CX racing headers.

With some precision percussive persuasion, I was able to fit SIKKY headers with my CX motor mounts (on their 2nd back mount hole).

This will...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-22-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
Winter Updates: Pulled car out of storage: ...

Winter Updates:

Pulled car out of storage:
https://print.spitsnaugle.com/img/s/v-10/p2235326054-6.jpg


Sold M85 3.73 LSD from IS300, wanted just to bit more mph before hitting the rev...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-13-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 37,389
Posted By spitsnaugle
Entschuldigung, I recalled the other measurement...

Entschuldigung, I recalled the other measurement but missed that.

I've been gathering engine locations from that measurement:
Vorshlag: 105mm (estimated)
CX Racing on 2nd mount hole: 90mm...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-19-2020, 12:39 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
High G-force cornering caused oil starvation. ...

High G-force cornering caused oil starvation.

Steps to prevent:

Melling 10295 high pressure oil pump
ImprovedRacing Baffle insert
Oil Cooler
Oil Pressure/Temp Gauges
Accusump...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-18-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,551
Posted By spitsnaugle
Yes. Reach out to them and tell them I sent...

Yes.

Reach out to them and tell them I sent you.

sales@wiringspecialties.com

My FR-S was a booth car for them at LS fest east where I won 2019 best engineered car.
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-17-2020, 02:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,551
Posted By spitsnaugle
Skip Sikky- just go to WiringSpecialities direct....

Skip Sikky- just go to WiringSpecialities direct. Sikky is just reselling their harnesses.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-29-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,733
Posted By spitsnaugle
This^ Do it right once. I used an LS2 and if...

This^
Do it right once.
I used an LS2 and if I did it over, would have went LS3.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-21-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
An updated engine bay photo with new intake...

An updated engine bay photo with new intake below:

New dyno run put it 453hp @6100rpm 440lb ft torque at 4300rpm.

13HP increase over the previous intake with its relatively long/gentle...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-06-2020, 12:24 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
Unfortunately I dont have much video from outside...

Unfortunately I dont have much video from outside of the car.

I am not running converters and my engine is far from stock so it will sound quite different, but it is slightly louder than a SS...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-29-2020, 09:16 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
Welding in the bumper ...

Welding in the bumper
https://print.spitsnaugle.com/img/s/v-10/p3873246060-6.jpg
https://print.spitsnaugle.com/img/s/v-10/p3872339889-6.jpg...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-29-2020, 01:22 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
Terribly late to follow up, I did not. I still...

Terribly late to follow up, I did not. I still suspect the rear output bushing in the trans is the culprit.



NEW WINTER CHANGES:

To reduce my intake temps in the staging lanes and stop...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-17-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,368
Posted By spitsnaugle
pulling this one back out of the dust, ...

pulling this one back out of the dust,

BigHugeFatGuy
Where the danghecking did you get that lip? I have some minor damage on the leading edge of that space that I'd love to cover up.
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 11-14-2019, 11:18 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 23,963
Posted By spitsnaugle
Ive been on forums that shuttered without...

Ive been on forums that shuttered without warning. Hell I was a moderator on one of them.

I just want to make sure I grab my build thread history before it goes, if its going.
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 11-13-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 23,963
Posted By spitsnaugle
Whats with the site downtime?

The site seems to be crashing more lately...
This week it was down for three days consecutively.

Whats going on?
Forum: Engine Swaps 11-07-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
Onward: ...

Onward:

https://print.spitsnaugle.com/img/s/v-10/p3692080052-6.jpg


Next morning after getting the engine in- directly onto the dyno to ensure all is well. It pulled 350+hp several times,...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-27-2019, 12:16 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
I dont like to waste time: ...

I dont like to waste time:

https://print.spitsnaugle.com/img/s/v-10/p3673867370-5.jpghttps://print.spitsnaugle.com/img/s/v-10/p3673867087-5.jpg...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-17-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
Had a little tick after the last autocross....

Had a little tick after the last autocross. Turned into a knock on the road the next day, I pampered the car home and cracked open the oil filter to find a gold glitter bomb. Dropped the engine out...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-07-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,368
Posted By spitsnaugle
Installed a wing: ...

Installed a wing:
https://print.spitsnaugle.com/img/s/v-10/p3639047849-6.jpg
https://print.spitsnaugle.com/img/s/v-10/p3639312547-6.jpg



Varis Arising Hyper Narrow GT wing.
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-07-2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
Installed VERUS fuel door flap to help left hand...

Installed VERUS fuel door flap to help left hand turn fuel starvation.
This is my first step short of dropping in a Radium basket/ surge tank.
...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-05-2019, 10:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,250
Posted By spitsnaugle
Alternatively yoke pushed in all the way you...

Alternatively yoke pushed in all the way you should only have 1/2” (Or less) gap to your rear diff flange.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-01-2019, 09:00 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,368
Posted By spitsnaugle
Thanks, I think the BRZ headlights are a nice...

Thanks, I think the BRZ headlights are a nice subtle change without going overly black-on-black. I added Diode dynamics controllers to the LED bars in them too.





I depinned the 6-pin...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-01-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,368
Posted By spitsnaugle
Installed BRZ headlights and Verus front...

Installed BRZ headlights and Verus front splitter:


https://print.spitsnaugle.com/img/s/v-10/p3630632157-6.jpg
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-26-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,250
Posted By spitsnaugle
'bout time this thread gets started.

'bout time this thread gets started.
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-24-2019, 06:30 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 178,590
Posted By spitsnaugle
Nice Meeting you there, the car got a TON of...

Nice Meeting you there, the car got a TON of interest there. Wish I would have been able to get out and do some more racing, but after wearing the hoosiers down to the cords I called it quits.
...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-15-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,124
Posted By spitsnaugle
Awesome stuff, always nice to see other folks...

Awesome stuff, always nice to see other folks with similar backgrounds in racing...
I raced a similar 02 KCS "top fuel" up to 2006
https://i.imgur.com/ZtifXc3.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-14-2019, 09:06 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,368
Posted By spitsnaugle
That’s the most anyone will see. Got her approval...

That’s the most anyone will see. Got her approval to post. We’re not that showy.



Not staged, she was putting sockets away in the toolbox up front while i snuck the shot from behind. I did...
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