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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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What kind of power was it that you were making more of at 2,500 than the stock engine makes at 8,000?
That is actually a typo - he meant 3500 RPM. I was already at 205 HP by then.
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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I guess. Good question.
I have the dyno sheet. Give me a minute...
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by PhotoMunkey
Spend about $3-4k on camera gear and prove you can take killer photos, that's how! I thought Jeff's words said it best when it came to certain aspects. Sure I could have spent time hammering out cuter or more clever phrases (though not by much since MM is pretty darn witty), but I felt that he nailed it, so I swiped it. Besides, magazine editors love quotes because it draws the readers into the story. If it was just me telling you about someone's car, would you really care?

Now if I were Angelina Jolie, and I were telling you about someone's car... lol
heh...that sounds like alot of work that requires this thing called "skill"...

i'm allergic to real work...screw that...heh

good job yo...
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
So at 3,500 you were making more than 325 lb./ft. of torque? That's pretty impressive! Glad to see it could be done.
wtf? i thought peak was a measley 140ish...where'd 325 come from?
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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I'm not sure - I think Ray calculated that number.
I'm trying to find the dyno from that day. I didn't keep the sheet since it sucked and AZMC changed WEB servers, so the thread from that day is jacked.
Its around somewhere. I'll post it up so you guys can laugh at my misery.
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
205 h.p. @ 3,500=roughly 310 lb./ft. torque. That's tree-stump-pulling for this car and damn good. I wonder what kind of boost is required to achieve those numbers?
Oh I get it...haa
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
I'm not sure - I think Ray calculated that number.
I'm trying to find the dyno from that day. I didn't keep the sheet since it sucked and AZMC changed WEB servers, so the thread from that day is jacked.
Its around somewhere. I'll post it up so you guys can laugh at my misery.
Don't bother looking for it, Jeff, because the ignition inductive was broken and we didn't get torque readings that day.

BTW; answer your freaking phone once in a while! Sheesh!
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
That is actually a typo - he meant 3500 RPM. I was already at 205 HP by then.


Congrats on the magazine article btw, nice car
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Yeah, but that chart had power on it.
I think my phone is in my car.
You should know by now - I do not answer my phone. I let my own mom go to voice mail! I only check it a few times a day.
I am not the king of accessible. That's Ray's crown.

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Nice. Of course, there were 15 other people there that got to see it, so that would be kinda hard.
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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just admit it- you have no clue where your phone is.

Chewie is currently on long distance to Japan
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by chickenwafer
Chewie is currently on long distance to Japan
Talking to Keniichi Yamamoto, no doubt!
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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No way, is he knows him!!! Sweet dude! That's awesome!
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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I think he has an account here...
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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Thats amazing. My god. And honestly, that is how I want my BB to look except for the fender strakes. Nice nice

My only surprise is why you kept the flywheel/clutch stock?

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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by refugeefrompistons
Thats amazing. My god. And honestly, that is how I want my BB to look except for the fender strakes. Nice nice
You could always do 4 strakes!


Originally Posted by refugeefrompistons
My only surprise is why you kept the flywheel/clutch stock?
Because I love the feel of the stock clutch and I like the stability of the stock flywheel.
The few aftermarket clutches I've felt on the '8 are way too stiff and engage way too low.
The MS flywheel made no difference to my recollection and the Fidenza made the car very prone to stalling but not particularly more responsive.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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I've only been in the one Fidenza-ed car and it would idle off when you released the clutch to neutral after a high RPM run.
Always had to dip it to keep it running.
More importantly, it didn't seem to add any throttle response.
I don't know what I'm going to do when I exceed the OE clutch capability.
Probably one of the higher power Exedy clutches since they make the OE unit.
Its the pressure plate that worries me. I love the stock pedal feel.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
I can tell ya two things you'll probably install when you replace the clutch; my new support bracket and pushrod. I should have a working proto of the bracket some time this coming week or next. I have new guys working on it and they have my fullest confidence. Not like the last shop who sat on it the whole time.

What does "dip it" mean?
I don't think I'll be waiting that long. I'll be slapping one of those babies in as soon as you have a production run.

By "dip it", I mean letting the clutch back in as the car is coasting down to allow the drive train to restart the motor (via "engine braking").
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:28 AM
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congrats. i would have like to see lazi's OLD car in the mag. i think even though its not turbo'd its got a very heavy mod list of Jdm parts. and just looks like a car you would see when flipping through that mag.


Im soo jealous MM
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
205 h.p. @ 3,500=roughly 310 lb./ft. torque. That's tree-stump-pulling for this car and damn good. I wonder what kind of boost is required to achieve those numbers?
Thats amazing. especially for a rotary at those low rpms. i am also curious on what kind of boost you are running at that point
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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congrats jeff..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:36 AM
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btw, i emailed the Sr Ed
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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Congrats Jeff! I just called my wife and had her pick me up the issue.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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Man thats awsome, If i buy one can I mail it to you to be signed then you send it back?
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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wow good job! car looks great! I'm gettin a copy today.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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congrats

hoorah for more 8s making headline articles
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