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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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WELL------THE LIM CAN REMOVED WITHOUT PULLING THE ENGINE!!!!!!!!

tOOK A WHILE BUT MY IDEA WORKED--JUT REMOVE THE APV VALVES
before you try to pull the lim. then the intake comes out from up top --not the bottom.
That is excellent! Good to know.
Those little nuts that hold the valves in would scare me.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Hey fellas, did alot more loggin as I was running around town to measure my water temps,,,

Ambient was 86-89degees

Never say anything over 196 with an average of 183 at speed, only reaching the higher temp sitting in traffic waiting to bypass an accident on the road,,,

Anyone who is thinking about the Pettit secondary rads setup I have an extra floor pan now and it would save ya a couple bucks on the kit, just cover your shipping,,, PM me,,,,
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotr8
Hey fellas, did alot more loggin as I was running around town to measure my water temps,,,

Ambient was 86-89degees

Never say anything over 196 with an average of 183 at speed, only reaching the higher temp sitting in traffic waiting to bypass an accident on the road,,,

Anyone who is thinking about the Pettit secondary rads setup I have an extra floor pan now and it would save ya a couple bucks on the kit, just cover your shipping,,, PM me,,,,
Does the Pettit mod run in series with the radiator?
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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yes, it ties in after the thermostat, runs in series, pretty easy install...
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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a couple more logs of temps,,,
Trim is looking good now, and I tightened up the idler pulley tension and 8lbs is back yahhhhh!!!
Ambient is 83 degrees...






thats it for the rads for now,,, I will post later if ambient temps get really hot to see what affect its having on them until then back to your regularly scheduled program...

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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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dont go there mate!!
i am in the process of getting it all put together now.--lunch time.

little hints i have found so far
1--dont forget to check the rear s.c. mount--i checked the tightness and it was--shall i say loose.
putting a double nut on it now like i should have to begin with.
2- two fuel injector rubber rings(the big one) had split ---what?????--
3- great time to tidy up vacuum lines--gauges wires etc.
4- my oem check valve going to the vacuum box with all the solenoids--- was almost stopped up----huh? Yep.
replaced with better check valve.
5- those little apv bolts ? They area )(*)&&%^&%#@*_+_(()&&$&## to get back on!!!!!!.:box ing_sm
Thank God for medication and my wife.

back to work.
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One more thing (or two)
Supercharger front pulley to S/C rotor shaft, tighten the bolt tight. (Impact wrench?)
Belt dressing seems to stop belt slippage too.
You should be able to barely twist the S/C belt 90 degrees with the thumb and index fingers on the drivers side of the belt run, halfway between the pulleys.
Definitely check those fuel injector seals for boost leakage. (this is where a water methanol kit helps, the pink "Boost-Juice" stains any leakage areas)
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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well progress:
Putting the lim back on was a little challage-----
Believe it or not one of the apv tiny "bolts" broke!!!!!!! (*&(&^%$@##@))_%^%!!!!!!
I was just tightening it with a 1/4 drive socket and a very small handle with 2 fingers close to the head of the rachet----and the damn thing broke.
You ever try to remove a broke bolt that small before? And dont say pull that arm --the set allen head strew on the side was put in with block filler.
Anyway --got her done and got the intake on, with the phenolic gasket--header on etc etc.

Then I found out I was missing one of the injectors seal engine side ---that litte round rubber thing! Cant find it any where(no it is not in the ports l! I guess it turned into a dryer sock.
Mazda ordering and they will be here tomorrow.
I insulated the fuel rail (inside of the rail looked really clean--really clean--i was impressed)
and my daugher is
GOING TO GET A LONGER BELT LOL!
You were absolutely right!!
Pulley is on--injectors placed (triple checked the connectors)
So most of it is done--i have some pics of some of the stuff that i will post when i have the time.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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What spark plugs are you guys running with the sc? I'm still on oem trailing and leading plugs.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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oem....
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by olddragger
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Then I found out I was missing one of the injectors seal engine side ---that litte round rubber thing! Cant find it any where(no it is not in the ports l! I guess it turned into a dryer sock.

I predict you will find it when and where you least want to find it.
(That's the way it always works for me. )
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by california style
oem....
Thanks. How much boost can oem handle? No need to go to colder ones?

Also the black cap for the inter cooler reservoir broke, the top just popped off when tightening it. Anyone know who makes it and where I can get it? Thanks
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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its a non pressurized system just glue it up until you can get one.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by olddragger
its a non pressurized system just glue it up until you can get one.
OD
yup did that, used duct tape
Just need to know where I can find that cap. Stopped by a couple autoparts stores and no one has it.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Macius8
Thanks. How much boost can oem handle? No need to go to colder ones?

Also the black cap for the inter cooler reservoir broke, the top just popped off when tightening it. Anyone know who makes it and where I can get it? Thanks
LOL....


It's for a riding lawn mower, but this cap fits the coolant for the inter cooler good




I spoke with tech support at Agency Power about their Dual-Resonated Mid Pipe; it fits with my stock frame braces. (unlike Mazsport)
Ordered it today. (I know, I should have waited till Racing Beat starts selling with no waiting...)

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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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yeah for now I have two RP supercats one which Swoope gave me and I gutted it last night, fun times, but it will go on this weekend, I too am waiting for RBs dual res pipe...
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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yeah for now I have two RP supercats one which Swoope gave me and I gutted it last night, fun times, but it will go on this weekend, I too am waiting for RBs dual res pipe...
If RB had it to ship today.....
I am tired of my midpipe fitting badly, and now have blown exhaust gaskets on both ends of the midpipe. (again)

I now sound like a ricer with a coffee can muffler.

The good news is, I am making great boost levels again.....
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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i too have blown exhaust gaskets with the mazsport midpipe--- i WILL fix it!
Sooner or later--mine doesnt sound too bad.
When she gets back on the road again i mean.
why in the heck is the back rotor upper intake bolt so damn hard to get too!

olddragger

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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by olddragger
WELL------THE LIM CAN REMOVED WITHOUT PULLING THE ENGINE!!!!!!!!
tOOK A WHILE BUT MY IDEA WORKED--JUT REMOVE THE APV VALVES
before you try to pull the lim. then the intake comes out from up top --not the bottom.
Good job man!
Anything else special that you had to do in order to get that out?
Did you have to remove the motor mounts to shift the engine over more?

Originally Posted by olddragger
Believe it or not one of the apv tiny "bolts" broke!!!!!!!
Oh I believe it... I broke one of those bolts too.
I found a shoulder bolt through McMaster Carr that has almost the exact same dimensions.
I plan on ordering it soon so hopefully it fits well without rubbing against the gasket/plate.

Last edited by Jon316G; Jul 21, 2009 at 12:38 AM. Reason: dumbass can't spell "too" correctly :)
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Those stupid bolts are basically glued on...so its no surprise they break coming off....
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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For me, it broke while installing them.
Those things need to be tightened with care.
Luckily I was able to drill it out of the connecting arm without damaging the threads... didn't even need to tap it.
But that screw on the side of the manifold so the arm slides out was a PITA and I had to heat it up before I could turn it.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Rote8
LOL....


It's for a riding lawn mower, but this cap fits the coolant for the inter cooler good




I spoke with tech support at Agency Power about their Dual-Resonated Mid Pipe; it fits with my stock frame braces. (unlike Mazsport)
Ordered it today. (I know, I should have waited till Racing Beat starts selling with no waiting...)
don't expect that midpipe to be quiet
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Jon316G
Oh I believe it... I broke one of those bolts two.
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You broke two bolts once or one bolt twice ?
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Brettus
You broke two bolts once or one bolt twice ?
LOL... I meant to say "too", not "two"
I'll fix it.
I broke one of those bolts TOO
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 12:53 AM
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LOL - well fixed sir
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 03:15 AM
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macius, my peak boost has been around 8.2 lbs if i recall.....

peak airflow so far 337 g/s
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