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Forum: Forced Induction 08-15-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,499
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Friends don't let friends build boxer engines! If...

Friends don't let friends build boxer engines! If you love the FA run stock engines till they blow up then replace and repeat. If you really love the boxer and manual best to buy a Porsche. If you...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-21-2021, 12:47 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 23,629
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Crazy build!! Thanks for sharing.

Crazy build!! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-25-2020, 01:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,790
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Improved racing baffle on a GTO pan will NOT...

Improved racing baffle on a GTO pan will NOT provide consistent oil pressure at 1.4 sustained lateral G's like they claim in their marketing material. At least for me it didn't. I've heard the...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-04-2020, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,521
Posted By GrabTheWheel
It’s cool and I like the idea but would it really...

It’s cool and I like the idea but would it really keep someone out of your glovebox? I’d think you could just rip it open with like 10lbs of force.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-03-2020, 04:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,882
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Those look cooked. I would replace them. Looks...

Those look cooked. I would replace them. Looks like they got too hot. Are you sure you did a sufficient cool down after each session before parking in the pits? (hopefully with the ebrake down). I'd...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-02-2020, 01:22 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 23,629
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Mine is at this shop right...

Mine is at this shop right now.http://www.tcdesignfab.com/
Pretty much having to completely rebuild the car to address all the issues I was having on track plus make it much safer. Will have more...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-02-2020, 12:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 23,629
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Love it! Just upgraded to the Vorshlag headers. I...

Love it! Just upgraded to the Vorshlag headers. I didn't have the accusump installed hopefully it serves you well. spitsnaugle is about to add one to his setup.
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-01-2020, 12:44 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 23,629
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Sorry for the late reply. I had my local motec...

Sorry for the late reply. I had my local motec tuner in SLO county tune my car. Are you going to fab your own engine/trans mounts and headers? If you want to track the car I'd plan for a dry sump...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-28-2020, 10:54 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,678
Posted By GrabTheWheel
All of you get out of here! If you ain't twining,...

All of you get out of here! If you ain't twining, you ain't winning. What forum are we on here?

1. The VQ sounds like a soulless vacuum cleaner. Even worse than the 86 fuel pump crickets. Plus...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-21-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,680
Posted By GrabTheWheel
When your car pulls like a f*cking freight train...

When your car pulls like a f*cking freight train from 2K-7K rpm, the redline becomes pretty freaking irrelevant.

Going from a 7400 rpm redline to 7K wasn’t that different and well worth the trade...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-20-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 177,973
Posted By GrabTheWheel
I hope this is enough for you! I had an almost...

I hope this is enough for you! I had an almost identical setup minus the accusump. I know some people swear by them.
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-15-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,496
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Are you sure? Did you talk to Brady? Pure still...

Are you sure? Did you talk to Brady? Pure still has it on their website and it’s listed as in stock. Hard for me to believe he wouldn’t sell you one.
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-10-2020, 08:22 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 59,019
Posted By GrabTheWheel
1/8 mile huh? I hope you got to do a lot of...

1/8 mile huh? I hope you got to do a lot of passes. One night of drag racing was enough for me. 33 seconds of seat time for 3 hours spent waiting at the track was even worse than autoX. Had more fun...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-10-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 56,488
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Based on this thread...

Based on this thread https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7881 it looks like I'll lose

82.8lbs for seats
34lbs for rear seats and seatblets
34lbs for stripping the trunk
AC I'm...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-10-2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 56,488
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Anyone know how much weight I'll lose by ditching...

Anyone know how much weight I'll lose by ditching AC, spare tire, tools, rear seats and seat belts as well as swapping the factory seats for 9lbs Sparco buckets? I'm trying to figure out if I'll...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-10-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 56,488
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Well I’ll always be slower than a pro driver but...

Well I’ll always be slower than a pro driver but was able to manage 1:57.X’s my next day at BW. Car should be good for low 1:5X’s no problem. Going to see how far I can push it without aero. My vote...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-10-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,421
Posted By GrabTheWheel
I also have a 6.8L LS3. The latest iteration of...

I also have a 6.8L LS3. The latest iteration of my Chevubaru will be very close to the weight of a factory 86. The only creature comfort I’m losing is AC. Will still have radio, cruise control, back...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-06-2020, 04:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,157
Posted By GrabTheWheel
It's funny my F56 Mini made the same exact...

It's funny my F56 Mini made the same exact numbers but flipped with just a reflash on pump gas. Curb weight is about the same too.

310 ft/lbs TQ
222 WHP
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-05-2020, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,797
Posted By GrabTheWheel
OP I vote GT SX2s

OP I vote GT SX2s
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-05-2020, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,797
Posted By GrabTheWheel
I agree Michelins are not great track tires (even...

I agree Michelins are not great track tires (even Cup 2's) and they aren't cheap but I do think they make one of if not the best street tire. They are also the only tire manufacturer I know who...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-30-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By GrabTheWheel
I was being stupid and forgot to remove some...

I was being stupid and forgot to remove some little plastic pieces of the hubs from old 949 wheels. Got them on but the length of the studs has me a little nervous. Will probably switch to longer ARP...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-30-2020, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Titan 7 wheel install

I just tried to mount a set of 18x9.5 Titan 7's and it didn't go so well. I have ARP wheel studs that are 1.75" long which I believe is a bit longer than factory and 949 Racing lugs.

The studs...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-28-2020, 09:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,075
Posted By GrabTheWheel
I vote trailer with a tow vehicle and a good life...

I vote trailer with a tow vehicle and a good life insurance policy.
Forum: Forced Induction 05-20-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,538
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Yes. 6.8L

Yes. 6.8L
Forum: Forced Induction 05-19-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,538
Posted By GrabTheWheel
Was the Jackson kit on the CARB tune? That's how...

Was the Jackson kit on the CARB tune? That's how mine felt with the C30. Below about 2800rpm it felt like it was lagging. After a retune that pretty much went away. Only time I felt a little delay...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-19-2020, 03:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,538
Posted By GrabTheWheel
For reference my Jackson kit with a C38 weighed...

For reference my Jackson kit with a C38 weighed 66lbs ready to ship and my Edelbrock kit weighed 99lbs. It's hard for me to believe either box had more than 10 pounds or so of packing material.
...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-18-2020, 10:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,538
Posted By GrabTheWheel
My experience was the Rotrex units were much less...

My experience was the Rotrex units were much less reliable than a well made turbo or roots blower. I must have been one of the unlucky ones though...

I owned both Edelbrock and JRSC C30 and C38....
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-12-2020, 11:32 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 56,488
Posted By GrabTheWheel
I don't have pics on hand. The lines for the...

I don't have pics on hand. The lines for the surge tank go under the rear seat to the trunk. The other fuel lines run under the car about a foot away from the trans tunnel. Sorry I can't be of more...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-03-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,211
Posted By GrabTheWheel
If you want to "tune" your diff you'll need to...

If you want to "tune" your diff you'll need to swap the torsen out for a clutch type LSD.
Forum: Forced Induction 05-02-2020, 12:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,230
Posted By GrabTheWheel
500 WHP? I think you meant to post in the engine...

500 WHP? I think you meant to post in the engine swap section.
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