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Forum: Engine Swaps 03-19-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 89,019
Posted By Irace86.2.0
Got a 981 Cayman S PDK. First time getting...

Got a 981 Cayman S PDK. First time getting something that wasn't a manual.

It is slow compared to the BRZ because it is down by 150-175hp, but it is far more composed and has better traction,...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-13-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By redlined600
Nice, I made a similar brace (maybe I posted in...

Nice, I made a similar brace (maybe I posted in my build thread).
https://i.imgur.com/UXu8cIp.jpg
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-10-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 89,019
Posted By Irace86.2.0
***SOLD THE CAR*** I'm ready for something...

***SOLD THE CAR***

I'm ready for something new. Let her go to a new home.
Forum: Engine Swaps 01-05-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By redlined600
I may have seen the same post on FB. I wonder if...

I may have seen the same post on FB. I wonder if compounding the issue of material selection is due the the linkage not being horizontal anymore, now it's putting vertical stresses into as well.
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-21-2023, 02:50 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 89,019
Posted By Irace86.2.0
Fiftieth Million Clutch Update: The clutch...

Fiftieth Million Clutch Update:

The clutch still wants to slip at WOT, especially in high gears under lots of load. I think it was just pulling timing and reducing power on the hot day, which is...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-28-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By RedReplicant
Came across these CANChecked things today... ...

Came across these CANChecked things today...

This thing is pretty sweet for anyone that is input (or output) starved

https://www.vadpro.com/products/canchecked-mce18-can-bus-expansion

They...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-30-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,099
Posted By RedReplicant
Few small updates... Harness showed up from...

Few small updates...

Harness showed up from KPower, but the pin retainer was missing so they happily overnighted it to me.

https://i.imgur.com/VnW4MQ4.jpg

Unfortunately, when I reinstalled...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-04-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 82,465
Posted By ML
Current state of the car; It is fast ...

Current state of the car; It is fast
...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-04-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By Kelse92
If it's any consolation I Finally got my...

If it's any consolation I Finally got my remaining shipping notifications today so hopefully there's light at the end of the tunnel for everyone!
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-02-2023, 11:09 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By RedReplicant
Secure and wrap your engine wiring harness where...

Secure and wrap your engine wiring harness where it runs near the coils, mine wore through the Raychem and into the bundle of wires.

I'm going to call KPower tomorrow about a replacement engine...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-27-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By RedReplicant
Results from pulling oil cooler. ...

Results from pulling oil cooler.

https://i.imgur.com/VOG5yzp.png

PB lap / TT5 lap record and previous session in ~80f ambient data displayed. Previous session was 60% out lap, five laps within...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-27-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,099
Posted By RedReplicant
Also, for anyone curious... PB lap and...

Also, for anyone curious...

PB lap and previous session in ~80f ambient

https://i.imgur.com/VOG5yzp.png

Previous session was 60% out lap, five laps within ~1 sec of PB, and cool down lap....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-26-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,099
Posted By RedReplicant
Yeah, I'll open it up. Code popped up like...

Yeah, I'll open it up. Code popped up like clockwork each session leaving the pits today but the car ran fine. Won TT5 today, but most importantly I went quicker than yesterday.

Not a great lap,...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-25-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,099
Posted By RedReplicant
Won TT5 today but the good ol TPS mismatch /...

Won TT5 today but the good ol TPS mismatch / relaxed DBW sensor mismatch settings codes popped heading out for both my second and third sessions. Experience at this point tells me it is the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-24-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,099
Posted By RedReplicant
I think there is enough length, figuring out how...

I think there is enough length, figuring out how to get it to work without tugging on the TB will probably be the difficult part :(
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-20-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By RedReplicant
I pulled the 25 row Setrab out of mine last week...

I pulled the 25 row Setrab out of mine last week since oil temps weren't making it over 185f (one among a few reasons). I've got two events this upcoming weekend, we will see how it does.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-17-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 473
Views: 162,225
Posted By Takumi788
She is sold ladies and gents. The new owner is...

She is sold ladies and gents. The new owner is going to do the things I have always wanted to do to the car so it is in good hands. Furthermore, he drives at with the same group I data coach for.
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-07-2023, 08:22 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 82,465
Posted By ML
no idea yet, its not an unheard of issue on built...

no idea yet, its not an unheard of issue on built motors apparently. The aggressive cams seem to wreak havoc on the timing systems unless you take precautions. Going to a modified gear that uses a...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-03-2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By RedReplicant
I'd hold off, there is a better option that I am...

I'd hold off, there is a better option that I am guessing someone is going to commercialize sooner than later.

edit: That escalated quickly, I ordered one from Emile Tabb, it'll be shipped Monday....
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 03-03-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By Quailone
me buyo chekem PM

me buyo chekem PM
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-02-2023, 10:30 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By RedReplicant
That is actually the adapter before I chopped the...

That is actually the adapter before I chopped the piece to let it bolt up, the adapter bore matches the intake bore perfectly now. In either case, the B Series bolt pattern only allows bolting in...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-02-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 89,019
Posted By Irace86.2.0
Update on the Exedy Stage 2 clutch: After a...

Update on the Exedy Stage 2 clutch: After a hundred city miles, the temperamental nature and chattering at low, crawling speeds with trying to slip the clutch on or off low throttle has significantly...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-02-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By RedReplicant
I'll test fit it later today, just been lazy...

I'll test fit it later today, just been lazy about going into the garage lately lol.
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-02-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By RedReplicant
Throttle bodies from flange that goes against...

Throttle bodies from flange that goes against adapter gasket to outer edge of TB inlet:
BRZ 65mm: 69mm
Bosch 74mm: 57mm

KPower BRZ 65mm Adapter: 24mm + 1-2mm for gasket
KPower Bosch 74mm...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-01-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By ML
So if anyone needs to get access to the oil pan I...

So if anyone needs to get access to the oil pan I have successfully done that last night. You will need a engine support bar like the one below but the way I did it was have one hook and slid it from...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-01-2023, 07:02 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 82,465
Posted By ML
So the tech that assembled the motor didnt put...

So the tech that assembled the motor didnt put the oil jet plug back in. This is what I suspected, and easy enough to fix after putting it on the lift and dropping the sun frame. Only took 3 hours...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-28-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By RedReplicant
If anyone else was curious about the Ichiban 74mm...

If anyone else was curious about the Ichiban 74mm Bosch to B Series (kpower flange) adapter, mine finally showed up from Thailand last week.

https://i.imgur.com/FhxCtrx.jpg...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-28-2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 82,465
Posted By ML
I emailed kpower and they said even they had not...

I emailed kpower and they said even they had not done it before! but we have a strut bar engine holder thing to keep the engine in place on the lift, but just a couple bolts, leave the steering rack...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-23-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1,756
Views: 240,021
Posted By Irace86.2.0
You bought the 54 pin connector, and you will be...

You bought the 54 pin connector, and you will be reusing some of the clips from the stock FA20 harness like the TB sensor/actuator, or are you using a K24 TB?

The electrical wiring diagram is a...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-23-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 82,465
Posted By ML
Damn its been a crazy past two week basically...

Damn its been a crazy past two week basically nonstop any free time I had to get it to the dyno for tomorrow. So a lot has happened and ask me questions if you'd like but I'll just leave you with...
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