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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-19-2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
Holy crap these cleaned up nice, 2 done, 2 to go.

Holy crap these cleaned up nice, 2 done, 2 to go.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-19-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
Installed the rear main seal yesterday, also went...

Installed the rear main seal yesterday, also went to the dealer and picked up the cam carrier filter screens and a set of plugs. Machine shop got the cams & carriers done in a few hours, picked them...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-18-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
I had the machine shop do that for me as they had...

I had the machine shop do that for me as they had to remove them to polish the cams. And at $50 per pair of cams for all of that, it was worth it to me!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-18-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
Realized that I actually had the main bearings,...

Realized that I actually had the main bearings, it was the rod bearing that have not arrived, so I got the block halves cleaned out and cylinders honed, installed the main bearings, checked...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-15-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
Split the block, did a little cam carrier...

Split the block, did a little cam carrier cleaning and replaced the #3 connecting rod. Main bearings won't arrive until Jan 31st...so doing little bits as I can...did I mention how awesome the cams...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-13-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
Crank is being replaced, mains will be measured...

Crank is being replaced, mains will be measured before assembly to see if any further work is needed. Then will get new bearings (main & rod) upon final assembly. I'm doubting line boring will be...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-12-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
Well these look better...

Well these look better...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-10-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
Rebuilding engines is like paint work, the prep...

Rebuilding engines is like paint work, the prep is the most important part. If rebuilt every oil passage, in-block filter, VVT sprockets, Oil pump gears, etc will be cleaned multiple times. Will...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-09-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
Small update, local machine shop says that if the...

Small update, local machine shop says that if the camshaft and carrier damage is light enough, they may be able to micropolish those surfaces. Since I can only barely feel them with my fingernail,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-09-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
An FA20D failure / diagnosis & repair story...

So in September of '21 I picked up a clean title, 52,856 mile 2013 FRS that had rod-knock, it was car #16 on the Opie & Dave-RoR's rebuild page. Car ran when we got it, drove it up on my trailer, and...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-05-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,202
Posted By Opie
Use a body panel seam sealer on both sides of the...

Use a body panel seam sealer on both sides of the seam to prevent rust. Like what the factory uses.
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-03-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 120,060
Posted By Opie
Said it was compatible with a flat flange or a...

Said it was compatible with a flat flange or a donut flange. I'm beginning to think that isn't true. Working with JDL Auto Design now to reconfigure my front pipe to a donut flange. Invidia finally...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-23-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 120,060
Posted By Opie
So I was at Sebring 2 weeks ago, prepared to set...

So I was at Sebring 2 weeks ago, prepared to set a new PB and on day 1, 2nd session this happened...my Invidia Full Titanium exhaust's weld failed where it attaches to the front pipe. This ended my...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-20-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,202
Posted By Opie
Both of those area look odd to me....where the...

Both of those area look odd to me....where the orange arrow is pointing the paint appears cracked. and the entire edge the weather strip attaches to looks bent and out of shape to me (in the red...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-17-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 111,172
Posted By Opie
Gotta remove the timing cover to get the upper...

Gotta remove the timing cover to get the upper oil pan off...so it was practice, but was required to complete the repair.

I must say,the more I dig into these F series motors the more impressed I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-16-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 111,172
Posted By Opie
#18 had a very successful test at Sebring over...

#18 had a very successful test at Sebring over the 4/5 weekend. Nate is pleased with the car. Next up, ECUtek tune, then full cage.

More non-86 content:
Picked this up on October 30th, clean...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-15-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,486
Posted By Opie
I would see what the difference in payout is...

I would see what the difference in payout is between letting it go and keeping it. If the difference is only $2,500 I'd keep it all day. Used engines are selling for $3,500 if you go the part out...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-01-2023, 09:44 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 120,060
Posted By Opie
Scottie E took an awesome photo at Barber

Scottie E took an awesome photo at Barber
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-31-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 120,060
Posted By Opie
Made it back out to Barber this past weekend with...

Made it back out to Barber this past weekend with the car, new PB....still seeking that sub 1:40 lap. Car ran and drove perfectly all weekend!

https://youtu.be/geySewIwD8E
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-22-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 111,172
Posted By Opie
2014 Subaru BRZ #18 TLMotorsports build parts...

2014 Subaru BRZ #18 TLMotorsports build parts installed list:
JRZ RS Coilovers Camber plates (F) and solid upper mounts (R)
Essex AP Racing Sprint front brake kit
Enkei RPF1 17"x9" with Hankook...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-22-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 111,172
Posted By Opie
OK, so since Nate has decided he wants to test...

OK, so since Nate has decided he wants to test #18 out at Sebring on November 4th & 5th, I've been pushing a bit to make sure it is ready....

Car had a strange low idle at startup, after a test...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-21-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 111,172
Posted By Opie
Had some unexpected time free up yesterday...so I...

Had some unexpected time free up yesterday...so I got both rear knuckles and wheel bearings installed including ARP extended lugs. One of the old wheel bearings was completely rusted into the old...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-20-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 111,172
Posted By Opie
So spent a few hours on it yesterday, stripped...

So spent a few hours on it yesterday, stripped the rear interior and headliner, reassembled most of the dash, secured and mounted the JRZ reservoirs and reinstalled the bumpers. Will be replacing...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-20-2023, 01:41 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 111,172
Posted By Opie
Sorry for the lack of follow up on Nate's...

Sorry for the lack of follow up on Nate's build....progress has been slow due to life....lol

Since the last report there has been some progress and a bunch of items that needed to be finished up:...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-10-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,323
Posted By Opie
I'd be happy to chat just about whenever you have...

I'd be happy to chat just about whenever you have some time.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-10-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,323
Posted By Opie
GR86 Cup Series post inaugural season thoughts

After watching every race of the entire GR86 Cup Inaugural season, while being involved with a few teams during the season and being a huge fan of the Mazda MX5 Cup series, here are my thoughts.
...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-09-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,818
Posted By Opie
Correct, no bias adjustment. But your problem is...

Correct, no bias adjustment. But your problem is likely due to the sequential transmission. On downshifts the transmission is always engaged, unlike a standard manual that is disengaged when the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 10-05-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,392
Posted By Opie
Myself and my group of friends have been tracking...

Myself and my group of friends have been tracking these cars since 2013, on OEM brakes originally, then made the move to the AP Sprint kit. Of the 5 in our group, 3 are dedicated track cars (not used...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-03-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,993
Posted By Opie
Subaru BRZ takes the SCCA T4 National Championship!

The 86 chassis scored it's 3rd SCCA T4 National Championship last weekend with Devin Anderson taking home the victory at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs at VIRginia International Raceway....
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 09-30-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,392
Posted By Opie
I'll strongly disagree...if you are actually...

I'll strongly disagree...if you are actually tracking your car regularly and care about pedal feel, actual decreased stopping distances and reducing your consumables cost vs the OEM brakes. The...
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