Is there any risks... ( lapping session )
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Re: Is there any risks... (turncoat)
Glad you had fun. Journal bearing turbos can definitely survive track use. My T25 held up just fine to 3 track weekends(putting in a GT28R tonight).
Some suggestions from stuff I've learned:
1. Fill up with at least a few gallons of "race gas" or Xylene/Toluene. You don't need a tankful of C16 or anything like that, but aim for a final octane somewhere in the 95-96 AKI range. I get a little bit of detonation at the end of the day with just 93 in the tank, and that's on my 8.5:1 SR20DET and stock maps. It's really just the cylinder head temp rising and causing a bit of detonation here and there.
2. Always have at least half a tank of gas before you start a session. On my car I can use up to 1/4 tank in 20 mins, so you don't want to start starving your engine of gas - that can blown an engine QUICK.
3. Let the engine idle at least 3-4 mins AFTER your cool down lap. If you can't do a cool down lap, drive around the pits in 2nd gear at around 1500 RPM for a minute or two with the fans on. This will let everything(brakes, engine, trans etc.) cool down a bit before you park it and let it idle down.
4. From the looks of it, you could probably raise the front of your car up a bit and keep it from smacking the bump stops/fender well.
Glad you enjoyed it out there.
Some suggestions from stuff I've learned:
1. Fill up with at least a few gallons of "race gas" or Xylene/Toluene. You don't need a tankful of C16 or anything like that, but aim for a final octane somewhere in the 95-96 AKI range. I get a little bit of detonation at the end of the day with just 93 in the tank, and that's on my 8.5:1 SR20DET and stock maps. It's really just the cylinder head temp rising and causing a bit of detonation here and there.
2. Always have at least half a tank of gas before you start a session. On my car I can use up to 1/4 tank in 20 mins, so you don't want to start starving your engine of gas - that can blown an engine QUICK.
3. Let the engine idle at least 3-4 mins AFTER your cool down lap. If you can't do a cool down lap, drive around the pits in 2nd gear at around 1500 RPM for a minute or two with the fans on. This will let everything(brakes, engine, trans etc.) cool down a bit before you park it and let it idle down.
4. From the looks of it, you could probably raise the front of your car up a bit and keep it from smacking the bump stops/fender well.
Glad you enjoyed it out there.
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Re: Is there any risks... (Def)
What I like to do is bring something like a box fan to circulate air in the engine bay after the cool down lap.
Just as long as your oil and water temps stay good, you'll be fine. But that's a lot easier said than done.
Just as long as your oil and water temps stay good, you'll be fine. But that's a lot easier said than done.
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yep its a Quaife.
Thanks for all yourr good positive comment. Im now shopping for a new turbo...
Oh and for the guy who asked... yeah its a full track with no cones.
yep its a Quaife.
Thanks for all yourr good positive comment. Im now shopping for a new turbo...
Oh and for the guy who asked... yeah its a full track with no cones.
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looks fun 
anymore recent pics of your car? ive always loved your coupe 
also how did your car handle around the track? there buidling a nice road course track around here and i want to know if its worth making my car turn good, right now its only fun in straight lines haha.
Modified by stockredej1 at 4:45 PM 9/7/2005
anymore recent pics of your car? ive always loved your coupe also how did your car handle around the track? there buidling a nice road course track around here and i want to know if its worth making my car turn good, right now its only fun in straight lines haha.
Modified by stockredej1 at 4:45 PM 9/7/2005
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