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  1. gachax

    Bearing clearances vs oil viscosity

    I've read all the info on oil in SM (including Motor Oil 101 - Dr AE Haas), but I'm still not confident which viscosity oil to use after the break in. I understand the flow vs pressure thing and the benefits of lower viscosity, so I'm not going to argue about that. I've also read that it's...
  2. gachax

    Compression ratio (am I correct?)

    I used this calculator to determine CR: http://www.zealautowerks.com/ I've got over sized JE pistons, eagle rods and total amount taken from head and block decks together is 0.5mm (0.0197"). Could someone check if I entered correct numbers (in attachments)? And which one of HG thickness...
  3. gachax

    Je piston/wrist pin clearance

    I've got new JE pistons with JE wrist pins. The thing is pins seem to be too loose. If pushed in (and turned so the pin hole points to the ground), they slide out without a help. If pushed in only in one side of the piston wall it's possible to feel a very little play. Eagle rod "holds" the pin...
  4. gachax

    Turbonetics MBC

    http://www.turboneticsinc.com/products/index.php?products_id=16&category_id=2 Does anyone use this mbc with CT-26? I've installed one, but there's a weird issue. I don't get the boost until the engine has been running for about an hour. MBC is installed under the bonnet. Could it be somehow...