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Engine Swaps
04-06-2024, 09:06 AM
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2013 direct replacement
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2013 direct replacement
I just destroyed my engine after a long 5th gear pull. I felt it tightening up at about 120 mph and lifted. Soon after a horrible rod knock. I'm sure when I look the oil pickup screen will be full of...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-13-2023, 02:33 PM
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Transmission lessons learned: (McLeod & FA24 transmission upgrade)
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ROADRACER
Are the gear ratios the same in gen 1 and gen 2?
Are the gear ratios the same in gen 1 and gen 2?
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-09-2023, 12:55 PM
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Steering issue under braking !
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ROADRACER
This is fascinating. I have had the problem for...
This is fascinating. I have had the problem for years. It sounds like you are on the right track. Please update with any progress.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-09-2023, 11:19 AM
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Nine Lives Racing Wang mounting discussion
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ROADRACER
If you look at the hinge assembly there is a...
If you look at the hinge assembly there is a place to install a bolt that will support the vertical load.
That and replacing the rubber stops at the back of the trunk(as shown in previous post) will...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-29-2022, 04:29 PM
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Sticky:
86 Lap Records
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ROADRACER
Nice video link in your record documentation...
Nice video link in your record documentation form. I'm surprised they allow a prepped car without a cage to run a hill climb. I've heard about that event, but not been there yet.
Good run!
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-03-2022, 03:10 PM
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topping off oil for track days?
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ROADRACER
Just to get back to the oil level question. I do...
Just to get back to the oil level question. I do not agree that anywhere between the top and bottom marks on the stick is fine. I have a pressure gauge and have monitored it during hard sustained...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-15-2022, 02:51 PM
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Gen2 hpde car?
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ROADRACER
I do HDPE track days in South East USA. Just...
I do HDPE track days in South East USA. Just track it, Jzilla, Chin.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-14-2022, 10:38 AM
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coil packs Replacements OEM or Aftermarket
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Here is a little bit of gold for everyone having...
Here is a little bit of gold for everyone having coil pack issues. I hate to see all the suffering and money wasted replacing coil pack, especially people thinking they need high dollar ones.
I had...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-14-2022, 10:23 AM
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Fastest Track Times Thread
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ROADRACER
I am always surprised when someone post a track I...
I am always surprised when someone post a track I have never heard of before. Looks like a fun little track. You are throwing it around there pretty good.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-14-2022, 10:11 AM
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Gen2 hpde car?
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How far are you gonna go with the track prep?...
How far are you gonna go with the track prep? Fully gutted, remove air bags, gut the doors, remove ac and heat?
I got about 400-450 pounds out of my gen 1 track car. That is a lot of performance...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-02-2022, 01:45 PM
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Axle issues / annoyance
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ROADRACER
Brilliant! I like it.
Brilliant! I like it.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-13-2022, 01:20 PM
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Track prepped for BRZs first track day
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ROADRACER
Your oil and fuel system will be fine. Be SURE to...
Your oil and fuel system will be fine. Be SURE to fill oil to atleast the top mark on the dipstick, I fill about 1/4 above the line and maintain pressure with hard cornering and track tires. I...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-13-2022, 01:06 PM
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Track prepped for BRZs first track day
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ROADRACER
I think that is a sound decision. I have seen...
I think that is a sound decision. I have seen more engines destroyed from oil cooler hoses failing than from high oil temperatures.
I would see temps of up to 260 on hot days. A little high so i...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-13-2022, 12:56 PM
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Haft Cage with Stripped interior
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I fabricated my own from light weight Crmo tubing...
I fabricated my own from light weight Crmo tubing and it turned out well. If you have ability and interest in doing it yourself I could try to post a few pics.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-13-2022, 12:48 PM
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Power steering issue with slicks?
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ROADRACER
yea, Its a fairly common problem for track cars...
yea, Its a fairly common problem for track cars that are pushed. Reducing castor helps, but not a lot. It could probably be fixed with a software/firmware update, but I think it is buried so deep in...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
12-14-2021, 09:34 AM
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Power steering issue with slicks?
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I would be kind of curious to see what failsafe...
I would be kind of curious to see what failsafe mode is like on the units we have. Normal assist or turns off completely?[/QUOTE]
If you are referring to the stock 86 EPS unit, i can tell you...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
12-10-2021, 07:56 AM
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Power steering issue with slicks?
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Thanks. I didn't realize we were talking about a...
Thanks. I didn't realize we were talking about a stand alone system. With the CAN-bus system in our cars I would be surprised if it would still drive and not go into some limp mode or have other...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
12-09-2021, 12:59 PM
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Power steering issue with slicks?
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ROADRACER
Does anybody have a link or information on this...
Does anybody have a link or information on this (upgraded) motor? Its kind of a big deal if one was actually available.
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
10-21-2021, 09:55 AM
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DIY : Draining the gas tank - Methods to empty fuel tank
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ROADRACER
I went thru the same process and tried all those...
I went thru the same process and tried all those methods as well. I ended up disconnecting a fuel line and using the fuel pump too. I dont have techstream so I jump 12 volts directly to the pump...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
10-21-2021, 09:23 AM
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Broke CV joint at the track, but recovered thanks to the power of FRIENDSHIP!
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ROADRACER
That almost looks like it got water in it. The...
That almost looks like it got water in it. The axles Ive had trouble with the grease is black and burn looking and some of it is charred to the CV internals.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
10-21-2021, 09:17 AM
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Diff Cover
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I cant really give a statistically valid number...
I cant really give a statistically valid number on the temperature drop. I have made multiple changes to the car to my flat bottom and diffuser so its impossible to say how much the diff cover is...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
10-14-2021, 11:27 AM
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Broke CV joint at the track, but recovered thanks to the power of FRIENDSHIP!
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ROADRACER
Well that is pretty good service life from a...
Well that is pretty good service life from a stock part used that hard. Used ones are fairly cheap on ebay. I think I will start carrying a spare to the track.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
10-13-2021, 11:33 AM
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Broke CV joint at the track, but recovered thanks to the power of FRIENDSHIP!
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3,012
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ROADRACER
Was the boot still intact and holding the grease...
Was the boot still intact and holding the grease in? I have had a couple boot failures, but noticed before the axle failed.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
10-06-2021, 11:33 AM
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86 Platform Lap Records
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79,439
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ROADRACER
How many track miles have you got on your engine?...
How many track miles have you got on your engine? Mine seems to be running the same after around 4000 miles.
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Member's Car Journals
05-06-2021, 11:18 AM
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Project rebirth, FRS - STX and trackday/TTD log
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ROADRACER
Those engine pics are hideous! Nice build thread....
Those engine pics are hideous! Nice build thread. I have done some similar things with mine. Home made roll bar and splitter/diffuser with nine lives wing.
I started with the splitter and...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-06-2021, 10:48 AM
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Stealership didn't inform me of
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4,753
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ROADRACER
You really don't know if your coolant is actually...
You really don't know if your coolant is actually low unless you take the cap off of the radiator and look. Do this when the engine is cold. Then you will be able to see how much coolant you actually...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
04-27-2021, 06:28 PM
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Full Spool 8" Differential
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5,002
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ROADRACER
I am very interested to hear your evaluation on...
I am very interested to hear your evaluation on the new handling characteristics. As I understand it a spool will create a lot of understeer and other issues.
I guess than wont be a problem if you...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-23-2021, 12:38 PM
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347
86 Platform Lap Records
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79,439
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ROADRACER
Thanks. It wasn't a perfect lap technically, but...
Thanks. It wasn't a perfect lap technically, but it was a quick one. It was the first session of the day and the cool temps help my car quite a bit. Just realized I didn't list the time (1:31.5) in...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-19-2021, 11:00 AM
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Left Hand turn fuel starvation on WOT
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50,503
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ROADRACER
Atlanta motorsports park T-13,14,15 is one long...
Atlanta motorsports park T-13,14,15 is one long left turn, WOT the whole way. That is the only place I still have trouble with the fuel door installed. I have to top off the tank every session with...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-19-2021, 10:41 AM
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Wow what an interesting weekend
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2,738
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ROADRACER
Its funny how some people think spending a lot of...
Its funny how some people think spending a lot of money is what it takes to go fast.
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