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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-15-2019, 04:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,842
Posted By mkivsoopra
I have almost solid everything... some...

I have almost solid everything... some combination of SPL arms, SPL subframe bushings, Cusco replacement bushings, Salasko diff bushings, Revolution bushings on the front LCA, custom solid...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-12-2019, 02:57 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 56,649
Posted By mkivsoopra
You should come out to 86 DRIVE Challenge...

You should come out to 86 DRIVE Challenge (NorCal) or 86CUP (SoCal) track events when you're done! NorCal has a few V8 swaps already :)
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-11-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 33,654
Posted By mkivsoopra
I believe it is a little bit of both. It's a...

I believe it is a little bit of both. It's a custom cylinder block. Pretty much the only OEM Kawasaki parts are the head castings, throttle bodies, and a few other things.




They designed...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-10-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 33,654
Posted By mkivsoopra
For shits and giggles, here's how a Synergy V8...

For shits and giggles, here's how a Synergy V8 sits, in comparison:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-15-2018, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,568
Posted By mkivsoopra
Weir Performance

Weir Performance
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-15-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,568
Posted By mkivsoopra
No, speed signal only comes from the individual...

No, speed signal only comes from the individual wheel speed sensors. I have a 5.29 final drive and ABS/TC/VSC works.
Forum: Northern California 08-10-2018, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,705
Posted By mkivsoopra
I like this solution... it's like double forging!

I like this solution... it's like double forging!
Forum: Northern California 08-08-2018, 11:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,705
Posted By mkivsoopra
Can you stretch 17” tires onto 18” wheels?

Can you stretch 17” tires onto 18” wheels?
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-12-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,509
Posted By mkivsoopra
My V8 is lighter than the FA20, sits lower, and...

My V8 is lighter than the FA20, sits lower, and sits farther back. I must say... it still feels like an 86, and it feels great. :)
Forum: Northern California 07-11-2018, 03:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,974
Posted By mkivsoopra
Thanks for coming out to Round 6 of the 86DRIVE...

Thanks for coming out to Round 6 of the 86DRIVE Challenge, at Sonoma Raceway! We had a good turnout for Sonoma, and a number of drivers set their personal best times at this event. Great driving,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-03-2018, 06:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,668
Posted By mkivsoopra
Maybe they're similar in the sense of "zoom zoom...

Maybe they're similar in the sense of "zoom zoom boom!"
Forum: Northern California 06-19-2018, 01:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,974
Posted By mkivsoopra
Wow, what a turnout for Round 5 at Laguna Seca! A...

Wow, what a turnout for Round 5 at Laguna Seca! A number of drivers from the East Coast and SoCal 86CUP came to join us at this world-famous track and helped us practically take over the event. :)
...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-15-2018, 01:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,034
Posted By mkivsoopra
Synergy V8 swap

Synergy V8 swap
Forum: Northern California 05-01-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,974
Posted By mkivsoopra
Thumbs up Round 3 results!

Results are in! We had another record turnout... this time with 27 drivers!! We had several new drivers and even a visitor all the way from Oregon. As you'll see, competition is fierce, and tiny...
Forum: Northern California 04-27-2018, 10:37 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,974
Posted By mkivsoopra
Look for the GTRadial canopies tomorrow!

Look for the GTRadial canopies tomorrow!
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-23-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,034
Posted By mkivsoopra
CSF radiator, stock fans/shroud, full ducting in...

CSF radiator, stock fans/shroud, full ducting in front of the radiator, vented hood, AC-condenser-delete, electric water pump controlled by Motec. Temps stay at around 180-185F on track.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-05-2018, 12:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,047
Posted By mkivsoopra
Will most likely have to pay OSG to rebuild it,...

Will most likely have to pay OSG to rebuild it, but not sure yet. I'm in the middle of swapping in a new unit right now.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-05-2018, 04:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,047
Posted By mkivsoopra
Unfortunately, no, I don't know. My LSD was stuck...

Unfortunately, no, I don't know. My LSD was stuck locked while on track. When it cooled down, it seemed ok again, but it permanently became an open diff after that.
Forum: Northern California 04-04-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 24,628
Posted By mkivsoopra
wow.... bad visual.... .... .. :hitcomputer:

wow.... bad visual.... .... .. :hitcomputer:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-04-2018, 07:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,047
Posted By mkivsoopra
Tilton oil pump and Setrab 1-13. We'll see how...

Tilton oil pump and Setrab 1-13. We'll see how it fares!
Forum: Northern California 04-04-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 24,628
Posted By mkivsoopra
Actually... I see long parking spots in the next...

Actually... I see long parking spots in the next lot over :cheers:
Forum: Northern California 04-04-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 24,628
Posted By mkivsoopra
You mean my truck won't be eligible for any of...

You mean my truck won't be eligible for any of the "best of..." contests? :paddle:


hmm... there's an entrance fee for trailered vehicles, so at least I can bring it in. hahaha
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-04-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,047
Posted By mkivsoopra
3.0L Synergy V8

3.0L Synergy V8
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-04-2018, 01:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,047
Posted By mkivsoopra
FWIW, I overheated my OS Giken at the track......

FWIW, I overheated my OS Giken at the track... this is with the Cusco diff cover. My setup is a bit extreme though: 5.29:1 final drive, 11k engine RPM. This was before adding an external cooler and...
Forum: Northern California 03-29-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,510
Posted By mkivsoopra
Vocabulary test?? :bellyroll:

Vocabulary test?? :bellyroll:
Forum: Northern California 03-20-2018, 04:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,974
Posted By mkivsoopra
Thanks for coming out to 86DRIVE Challenge, Round...

Thanks for coming out to 86DRIVE Challenge, Round 2, at Thunderhill Raceway! We had a huge turnout with many new faces, GTRadial SX2 well represented, and cool and sunny weather. What more can we ask...
Forum: Northern California 03-15-2018, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,139,814
Posted By mkivsoopra
Every time, and I rotate between 3 sets of...

Every time, and I rotate between 3 sets of wheels. Impact off, and low power on (no actual impact action), followed by torque wrench. I have ARP extended studs, btw.
Forum: Northern California 03-12-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,974
Posted By mkivsoopra
Common places that people stay at are Motel 6,...

Common places that people stay at are Motel 6, Super 8, Baymont Inn, Best Western, and Holiday Inn. Stay away from the Studio 6 (Motel 6 extended stay). Generally, it's been ok to leave stuff in...
Forum: Northern California 02-26-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,974
Posted By mkivsoopra
Thanks for coming out to Round 1 of the 2018...

Thanks for coming out to Round 1 of the 2018 86DRIVE Challenge, presented by GT Radial, at Thunderhill Raceway! Despite the bone-chilling cold weather, we had a very good showing, kicking off the...
Forum: Northern California 02-20-2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,974
Posted By mkivsoopra
Added video to one of the reserved posts: ...

Added video to one of the reserved posts:

Thanks, Pwolf for putting this awesome video together! Sums up very well, what we we do :)

2017 Northern California 86Cup - YouTube
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