Recent content by bwest

@Poodles - not handy, it's on the car now & I haven't pulled it out yet. When I put it back together everything was perfectly clean (IE: turbo elbow was fresh from ceramic coating, DP flange was wire brushed clean). Is the one you're thinking of have a crush ring? 'Cause this one didn't...

Then the last one I got from Elmhurst was incorrect... Solves that problem.

And if you're going to have either manifold machined, check the runners and turbo mounting flange (near the divider) for cracks. I went through 4-5 manifolds just trying to find one that wasn't cracked.

Those are cool looking gaskets, but unless I missed it, I only saw one for the exhaust housing/ elbow for a CT26. Im looking for the 3bolt DP gasket. Thanks though

I'm running a TD06 mated up to a regular RT downpipe. Problem is the OE paper gaskets suck balls and if I let the car sit for any extended period of time (not my primary) the damn thing rots/blows out. And changing them sucks. Is there a better solution out there (copper, alum, etc)? I only ask...

I would say get rid of all the rubber bushings (anyone that hasn't already on cars this old is just asking for trouble - it's soooo much better when they're swapped), some decent tires (under 220 treadwear IMO), a shock w/ good compression dampening and some bigger sways than stock (adjustable...

I know it was pointed out that the Tanabe's are cromo. The ST's are a solid (assuming treated MS..?) bar. One thing to keep in mind is the transient response of each (as well as fatigue life). Quick story. ~10years ago, most US kart frames were built from Cromo. They were light and had a...

Rod ratio has huge implications on the dwell of piston at TDC as well as a method of changing piston speed based on RPM (read as shifting the powerband). look at the Ford 2.3 4cyls (that are used in SCCA) there are a number of different piston/rod kits that fool with exactly that (rod ratio) to...

If I didn't need them asap, I might take you up on that :)

I have to disagree. The tint doesn't bother me at all. Then again, I have the green/white, which are more than bright enough during the day (white) without the hoods and even with the targa off, and almost too bright at night (green). I can't say anything about the blue lighted gauges, because...

I know this should be in the WTB section, but I was hoping to get a faster response here... I need a pair of OE valve spring seats (fit between the head and the spring). I had the Ferrea spring set in my head and am changing to the BC spring set. The BC springs require the OE spring seat and...

The same before and after rebuild. Its just 'tighter' now, but it goes right in every time.

IMO you would be hardpressed to do anything like that on a piston engine (vs a rotary), as design would be the overall handicap (stroke and rotating weight). I have a 7m with all the fun off the shelf light weight components (JE's, crower rods, ati dampner, alum flywheel, ferrea valves, springs...

for a shameless plug - there is a TD06 package for sale that will put down more power, great driveability, bolt on package while designed for greater output. I have one and love it - better than a CT in every way (IMO). And MDC does great work too!

There will be another mkiii in your area in the next couple of weeks - think of it as a homecoming - it was originally purchased at Freeman Toyota...