NEMOC Random BS Thread

[bazooka joe]

Yeah. My biggest regret with the 8 is that I never had the money to modify it, or when I did, I paid it off instead. Most of the money for the current stuff is coming from the sale of the 8 though, and my wife understood from the beginning that the only way I was going to be able to deal with the sale emotionally was spending it all on the MSM.

well , that's changed! i'd like to get up over 200, i'm at 190 now, but i don't want to swap out ecu's and really, i pretty happy with it the way it is. i've got a few things i want to do, but that's mostly cosmetic and with the suspension...maybe coilovers..too bad you weren't still in RI..i'd love to catch up with you and see the car first hand...lmk about the wheels and i'll get you some pics too

 

[6speed]

I am keeping an eye on NEMOC for the spring cleaning event, because I want to drive up for that. I don't really want to wait till Lime Rock in September to meet back up with you all and show off my MSM

My wife agrees with the wheel swapping, so just waiting on some pictures to paypal you the money, and my wife will be able to pick them up whenever ideal between the 9th-12th. (a week-ish)

 

[NETC_Redd]

Thinking ahead to the summer, anyone know a place that refinishes wheels for not ridiculous prices?

 

[THE Phen]

2 days ago I ordered the FM2 conversion, Hydra, 700cc injectors, crossflow, and stage2 fans. Plenty of hardware for more than 250, but I'm soft-capping it at 250 since I don't trust the rods past about 270, and I'd like to give myself a bit of a buffer under that threshold.

I may have the engine built at some point, or another spare engine built (my track record with piston engines is deplorable), and would then go higher. 250 will be plenty fast for now though

Next up in the queue thanks to my tax returns and bonus, is the 6ULs, 3.63 rear gear, FM clutch happy meal, and oil cooling stuff.

I don't know exactly how the oil cooling will work out just yet, but I'm sure I don't want to go with an oil-to-air cooler, and instead want an oil-to-water cooler. Quicker getting oil temps up, manages oil temp with the water thermostat, and I don't have an oil cooler hanging out in a place that could disable the car with unexpected damage. Not a fan of the FM steering rack mount or of putting them in front of the front wheels. A Mocal Laminar flow exchanger, like this: (http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/product/11003/Mocal_Heat_Exchangers), can be placed in a much more protected spot. Airflow over it is not needed, and a 7.5" long medium one looks to be roughly the same cooling as the FM oil cooler. The big drawback to that method of oil cooling is that it DOES put the heat into your coolant system, so you have to have the cooling capacity to deal with it. I believe I will, and in case I don't, I will have a 'limp mode' map in the Hydra to trigger if it sees the temps of either go too high. The part I'm working on is placement and running the lines properly. All theory at the moment, nothing in hand yet.

So you're going to have the twin to my car. Hahaha. I also have the FMII with the 2560 and 750cc injectors. Which, by the way, are a complete ***** and don't ever expect to get an idle AFR higher than 11.5.

However, stock internals are much stronger than most people give them credit. I wouldn't worry about anything under 300 on them.

 

[Reitrof]

http://nh.craigslist.org/ctd/3636027778.html

What does full power mean??

Finally got some cooler days here, high 60's to low 70's and overcast, give my skin a break.

Looking good Mike. Let's see if you can keep from blowing up this one.

 

[6speed]

Looking good Mike. Let's see if you can keep from blowing up this one.

Not likely I fully expect an engine failure is a "when", not an "if". I've got a bunch of money from my bonus socked away to specifically deal with an engine build. I'll be talking it over with the shop in a few weeks to discuss pricing and details. Seriously considering making it a built VVT engine, for the lower RPM gains.

I am trying something new though. Rather than dealing with NA unmodded engines trying to get them to last, I'm shoving lots of power at this one. Maybe reverse psychology will work?

 

[NETC_Redd]

&^#&*$(#*&$*(#&%(Q%^(#*Q&$!!!!!!

Dealership wants me to bring the car down Tuesday so they can see if they can rebuild it instead. Saga continues. If I get a rebuilt motor out of the deal, though, then that's not so bad.

 

[chuyler1]

I think you'd be happier with a rebuilt motor in the SAAB than resurrecting the MX-6 yet again. If they'll do it, I think you'll be better off.

 

[NETC_Redd]

Yeah, that's where I'm at. I didn't think them fixing it was an option when I talked to them yesterday.

 

[NETC_Redd]

Right now I feel like Tony.

 

[Reitrof]

Right now I feel like Tony.

Doh!!

Best of luck Ash.

 

[genericuser]

Right now I feel like Tony.

nah.. you haven't considered a motorcycle, helicopter, miata, hovercraft, or lifted pickup truck yet.. THEN you'd be Tony

 

[Fireglow6]

nah.. you haven't considered a motorcycle, helicopter, miata, hovercraft, or lifted pickup truck yet.. THEN you'd be Tony

HEY WAIT!! I never told anyone about the heli or the hovercraft!!! Damn guess my secrets out!!!

 

[NETC_Redd]

HA!

1:50 on the trainer at the shop last night, followed by scotch. mmmm. Today: 1:45 outside on the road for the first time in a month.

My brother's coming up today and we're doing the Harpoon tour tomorrow. Mmmmm beer.

 

[bazooka joe]

Happy sat night! Taking robin out for her 35 th!

 

[Speed3.5]

I've used JN Phillips before and they were excellent.

I'll look them up Thnx Ash

I know most of you that are interested keep an eye on the Mazda Corrals forum, but here's our latest flier for our next race ...

Can't make it to this one , out of country that week

Just make sure you get an OEM windshield. The aftermarket ones can be goofy sometimes.

I was considering like going to junk and look for one intact since OEM is hard to source .. everyplace claims its OEM "quality"

Right now I feel like Tony.

nah.. you haven't considered a motorcycle, helicopter, miata, hovercraft, or lifted pickup truck yet.. THEN you'd be Tony

Man .. didn't know you guys know me that much lol

Ash good luck with car hunting

 

[Reitrof]

Happy sat night! Taking robin out for her 35 th!

Congrats Mark, say hi to Robin for us.

Leaving the Florida Keys tomorrow morning. Dropping my brother and his wife at Ft Lauderdale airport and then heading to Melbourne FL for March.

 

[bazooka joe]

thanks bruce...safe travels melbourne for the month of march...nice!
put the wheels on today...i like em!

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[Reitrof]

Very Nice. I like the colour.

 

[bazooka joe]

thanks! morning all...i took the msm out for a little spin around the block (no plates, no ins) was sad to have to put back in the barn still more than a month away from getting her out of storage for the season....stinks!