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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

09-30-2020, 09:19 PM

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Posted By prandelia

hmm, doesn't read that way to me. It would be...

hmm, doesn't read that way to me. It would be terribly inconvenient to have to ship off your pivots to Australia and then wait to receive them back, before you can start building your motor back. ...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

09-30-2020, 10:13 AM

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FA20 Rocker Retainer Kit

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Posted By prandelia

that's my point. Are the pivots in this kit...

that's my point. Are the pivots in this kit (http://denstoj.com.au/retainer-kit/) the same as in the '17+ cars, or the 13-14 cars?

If these OE pivots changed spec between 13-14, 15, and 17+ cars,...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

09-30-2020, 10:11 AM

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FA20 Rocker Retainer Kit

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Posted By prandelia

Bingo. Oil is rated at 212F. Know your temps...

Bingo. Oil is rated at 212F. Know your temps and monitor pressure, and use the oil accordingly. At redline, my pressures are routinely 88-90+psi at 215-230 temps, I virtually never see anything...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

09-30-2020, 12:23 AM

Replies: 116

FA20 Rocker Retainer Kit

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Posted By prandelia

Def adding rocker stoppers to my next motor.... ...

Def adding rocker stoppers to my next motor....

It's not really heavy oil at all for racing. Toyota Motorsports Germany, who builds, supports and races factory 86 cars in Europe uses 10W60 and...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

09-29-2020, 11:58 PM

Replies: 116

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Posted By prandelia

The real question is, are the OE pivots the same...

The real question is, are the OE pivots the same exact dimensions for 13-17+ cars....there are 3 different versions of internal valvetrain components.

I want to confirm these 100% work for all...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

09-29-2020, 11:53 PM

Replies: 116

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Posted By prandelia

It's honestly what I'm leaning toward, except...

It's honestly what I'm leaning toward, except using the '17 block/case and valvetrain components (and intake manifold) for all the good internal upgrades, and then using all my '15 sensors and wiring...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

09-29-2020, 06:15 PM

Replies: 116

FA20 Rocker Retainer Kit

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Posted By prandelia

I understand the point of it, but I'm just...

I understand the point of it, but I'm just questioning the doubling of the spring rate. It seems excessive, and may add accelerated wear to valvetrain components, and cost HP. For a low power NA...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

09-29-2020, 09:42 AM

Replies: 116

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Posted By prandelia

Good to know, thanks. Interestingly enough, I...

Good to know, thanks. Interestingly enough, I also questioned IAG's use of such heavier valve springs (about 90lbs seat) vs stock (about 50lbs seat) for an NA car. When I spoke with Element tuning...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

09-28-2020, 11:40 PM

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Posted By prandelia

Interesting. I just brought up this very topic...

Interesting. I just brought up this very topic while discussing a full long-block build with IAG, and they seemed have no concern for this issue when using the 17+ valvetrain parts with heavier...

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