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Forum: Software Tuning 03-10-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,745
Posted By ML
yes, you just give the PS box 12v straight from...

yes, you just give the PS box 12v straight from the battery and ground with the 4ga wire, and then switched 12v to the box on pin 6 of connector a15 to switch it on. it will go on limp mode but I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-07-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 103,540
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: Member's Car Journals 03-06-2023, 10:31 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 103,540
Posted By ML
well...... Crank timing pin snapped at...

well......


Crank timing pin snapped at idle on the dyno, so now pulling the engine back out. I have spent so much money of oil I have never used.

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Forum: Engine Swaps 03-01-2023, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1,801
Views: 396,752
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, 08:02 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 103,540
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: Member's Car Journals 02-28-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 103,540
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: Member's Car Journals 02-27-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 103,540
Posted By ML
race cars are stupid

race cars are stupid
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-25-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 103,540
Posted By ML
I’m at an endurance race so I guess he didn’t get...

I’m at an endurance race so I guess he didn’t get to it yesterday. Hopefully Monday!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-23-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 103,540
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...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-23-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1,801
Views: 396,752
Posted By ML
Here is what I ended up doing with the exhaust...

Here is what I ended up doing with the exhaust around the cd009 and mounts. Its still really tight and it may need a hammer in a few places. I just slipped it over the cut header so we will see how...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-13-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1,801
Views: 396,752
Posted By ML
yes, and go over the welds on the header and you...

yes, and go over the welds on the header and you shouldn't have issues.
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-11-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 1,801
Views: 396,752
Posted By ML
Yeah Ill probably cut the flange and extend it so...

Yeah Ill probably cut the flange and extend it so the joint is in a more open area down the middle and do a v band. Dyno day is in 13 days so just need to get it running at this point then I can...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-10-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1,801
Views: 396,752
Posted By ML
Not sure if anyone was thinking about doing the...

Not sure if anyone was thinking about doing the cd009 swap but it was really easy, but holy shit is the fitment need a lot of work. Took me about 3 days of cutting, hammering, bending, grinding to...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-19-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 103,540
Posted By ML
you and me both, it was about 2400 last year, so...

you and me both, it was about 2400 last year, so hoping worst case scenario I off set the weight of the full cage. Sub 2k would be ultimate goal and would take a lot of money.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-19-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 103,540
Posted By ML
Getting closer. Engine should be ready for pick...

Getting closer. Engine should be ready for pick up next week. Engine builder insisted on using a cylinder girdle. I sent it to him for his skills and knowledge so we did that. 9.5 CP, Manley rods,...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-07-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6,041
Views: 2,354,457
Posted By ML
Lookup uk supercharger repair on Facebook. I sent...

Lookup uk supercharger repair on Facebook. I sent my c38 to him and he fixed it up good and put a billet turbine/fan in for about a grand. People will tell you they can’t be repaired but they most...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-03-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,578
Posted By ML
https://youtu.be/LuDN2bCIyus

https://youtu.be/LuDN2bCIyus
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-02-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,575
Posted By ML
My first hill climb proved to be everything I...

My first hill climb proved to be everything I have hoped for and more.



https://sandlotmotorsports.com/blog/f/my-first-hill-climb-understanding-what-it-means-to-be-a-racer

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Forum: Engine Swaps 12-31-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,801
Views: 396,752
Posted By ML
My k24 is at my engine builder and he opened it...

My k24 is at my engine builder and he opened it up to find the #4 piston ringland was cracked. At my last event it was smoking enough to get black flagged, but still ran fine so this would explain...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-28-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 43,131
Posted By ML
front brakes and rear brakes; its a dual master...

front brakes and rear brakes; its a dual master cylinder setup.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-28-2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 43,131
Posted By ML
I REALLY like the way you did the dash. You are...

I REALLY like the way you did the dash. You are proficient with the bead roller.
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-22-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,801
Views: 396,752
Posted By ML
Im pretty sure the reason I have had zero...

Im pretty sure the reason I have had zero vibration related issues is because I have my revlimit set to 7300 and try my best not to hit the cut. I know the 8k + rev range is a reason people like the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-18-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 103,540
Posted By ML
Some more progress, paint is done so trying to...

Some more progress, paint is done so trying to get the car back together, modify my seating and other little stuff.

...
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-16-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 139,825
Posted By ML
Reminds me of the k series Frankenstein builds...

Reminds me of the k series Frankenstein builds but damn that’s cool. If the new short block can solve the fa20 oil issues on track this would be a serious contender. One down side is it’s got to be...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-13-2022, 10:44 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 103,540
Posted By ML
Some pics of the cage and getting everything...

Some pics of the cage and getting everything prepped and cleaned for paint. Its taking a while due to the weather being so cold and rainy! But once done I can move on to wiring.


Also I pulled...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-05-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 43,131
Posted By ML
Looks good! From experience I would blue loctite...

Looks good! From experience I would blue loctite the push button latches as I have had them rattle apart and lose body panels!
Forum: Forced Induction 11-29-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6,041
Views: 2,354,457
Posted By ML
This is totally do able and its part of my plan...

This is totally do able and its part of my plan with my rotrex on the k24 next year. You are technically right that a waste gate is for turbo excess exhaust gasses to control boost but you can...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-28-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 103,540
Posted By ML
Getting there. Also I hate spot welds ...

Getting there. Also I hate spot welds

...
Forum: Engine Swaps 11-27-2022, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1,801
Views: 396,752
Posted By ML
Well there is also this way too with a PDM but I...

Well there is also this way too with a PDM but I have been trying to keep my mouth shut about that.

...
Forum: Engine Swaps 11-27-2022, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1,801
Views: 396,752
Posted By ML
well that's one way to do it!

well that's one way to do it!
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