New FSP build

[miata_racer]

wanna give me that throttle body bro? My protege needs all the help it can get LOL

If I get the ITB's working, I'll probably just throw away that expensive AutoEXE Throttle Body. I'll let you guys know when its up for sale
Still have the OPM LSD, and it seems to be workin' just fine. The differentials from the F-type to the G-type don't really swap as far as I know. So if I get a G-Type, I'd have to get a new LSD too.

 

[xelderx]

dibs on the TB

Hey man....back of the line. (shady)

 

[Rogue]

i asked about it first!

 

[aMaff]

For the right fee, I can get rid of any previous 'bidders' in this operation. Let's call it one of the perks of being a mod (shady)

 

[TinmanMS6]

For the right fee, I can get rid of any previous 'bidders' in this operation. Let's call it one of the perks of Jameritalian Mafia ties. (shady)

(eek2)

 

[aMaff]

(eek2)

That was implied, you didn't have to go advertise it to everyone, GEEZ!

 

[Jas00x]

You guys do know that you can buy them from Corksport, right?
I think what I may do is parachute the part down over Atlanta and see who ends up with it.

 

[aMaff]

make a treasure map and see who gets there 1st? (shrug)

 

[miata_racer]

Dude whatever I got the houston hookup for him fo free on the pillowtop queen in the spare bedroom when he visits LOL

I'm doing you a favor bro, you know you want the ITB setup anyway LOL

Hey man....back of the line. (shady)

 

[xelderx]

Dude whatever I got the houston hookup for him fo free on the pillowtop queen in the spare bedroom when he visits LOL

I'm doing you a favor bro, you know you want the ITB setup anyway LOL

We can fight over it in Topeka in 2 months. You gonna be there? (drive2)

 

[TinmanMS6]

make a treasure map and see who gets there 1st? (shrug)

I see a reality TV show in the making. This could get profitable... (ughdance)

 

[miata_racer]

Ya!!! I'll eat some burritos for lunch and tear gas ur a$$ LOL

Of course you'd need a running car to get there right?


But in seriousness......hows your 1st gen coming along?

We can fight over it in Topeka in 2 months. You gonna be there? (drive2)

 

[xelderx]

But in seriousness......hows your 1st gen coming along?

Wiring is going in this week and exhaust should be finished by next week. After that it's just a matter of tuning the Megasquirt and getting some wide rubber.

 

[Vanimaniac]

Jason, you better go fast at Nats. Sportscar mentioned you as one of the ones to watch out for in FSP ultimately picking Lorin in the Focus....

Van

 

[Jas00x]

Update on the last minute install:
Cylinder head work- port match, and 3 angle valve job
Lightweight flywheel (Fidanzda flywheel for a 1.6L miata- machined to fit FP engine)
Lightweight pullies (Drive, Alternator, water pump)
ITB's (from a Toyota 4AGE 20V)

My Brother has been in town for a few days helping me complete the work. Couldn't have done it without him! We've had a number of vacuum leak issues associated with the intake manifold adaptor- since the flange was thinner than stock. However, we got it running OK and took it to San Antonio yesterday for an Autocross. It seems to be keeping up with where I was before all the work, despite feeling like I was down on power due to the tune. Today, we messed with the tune and got it working better and getting better throttle response.
So far, we are finding a lot of limitations in the Microtech software, that aren't really helping us to get a more accurate tune. My brother runs a Microtech on his Toyota-powered Lotus 7, and he keeps pointing out the advantages of the megasquirt system.
I'm going to setup some dyno time on wednesday and see where I'm at. Unfortunately I'm not expecting much of a gain that I would hope for given all the work, but there are some parts that can be improved- like the Manifold adpater that could be improved with a nice CNC machined part. I just wasn't will to invest in a machined part without knowing it would actually run.
The other issue I had while I was racing, was that I couldn't left foot brake with WOT, because I had no vacuum for the brake boost. I actually had to lift off the gas completely for full braking power. So today I got a check valve to install that I am hoping will solve the problem. Also going to go through and check the system for small leaks.
Status for Nationals is GREEN.
Justin- order up a pair of big tires!

 

[kcbhiw]

Great news, Jason. I'm glad to see this thing together and especially can't wait to see it at nats. She's come a long way!

 

[Jas00x]

Well, one more update. We chased down a couple of vac leaks last night and determined that the flange was warped from when the tubing was welded to it, and all the torquing of the bolts wasn't solving anything. So we decided to take the manifold off and have it planed flat. Turns out it was almost 2mm of bow to it on the flange that met the head. Should have done this MUCH earlier.
It now seems to be running a little tighter and crisper- and no vac leaks (finally!).
Also, I got the check valve on the brake vac line and it seems to have solved the full throttle brake issue. Hitting the dyno tomorrow to see where we are at.
I'll have to try to post some pics of everything when I get a chance.

 

[Jas00x]

OK. Figured I'd do my bi-annual update.
I have swapped from the ITB's to the 626 Manifold. The Mircotech was just not suitable for tuning ITB's. I have just got the car running on the 626 Manifold, but not driven, tuned or dyno'ed.
One interesting note about the 626 manifold vs the Stock Manifold is that it weighs about 8 to 10lbs less.
I'll probably be getting the ITB's ready for sale soon if the dyno goes well.
Also new installations:
Kirkey racing seat (with the heavy ass Wedge bracket- I need to lighten that thing!)
SR cam gears (modifed the exhaust gear to work with the CAS).
ARP studs on the front wheels
New Front Brake calipers

The brake calipers were a surprise when I was installing the ARP studs. I realized the piston dust boots were shredded up. Between this and the 626 manifold actually generating vacuum (the ITB's were a little troublesome), hopefully this will help fix the braking problems I seem to have been having over the past year.

A couple of new front tires are fitted and ready to go.

I'm planning on doing a few National tours this year and hopefully sharing a ride in Justin's car to get a good comparison.

 

[xelderx]

Nice to see some work getting done down there. I got to run my car today in the pouring rain and 34. It did not go well. Better hope for sunshine in Valdosta.

 

[miata_racer]

Jason, if you wanna come run the car and do some tuning I have a practice in north houston on march 29th (the last sunday of the month). It's at HPA and should be under 3 hours from austin

plus then I could drive it

pre-register on dlbracing its an LSRPCA event.

Also........can you PM me your cell? I lost my phone in Orlando in December at a trade show.