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Why don't you just save us all and drive it over here Taj?
Hmm let me think about this for a second,,, no tune,, 400 mile drive,, Freeway,, steep hills,, Mountains to Sea level,, hmmmm. Ok come on over. |
Originally Posted by tajabaho1
(Post 2593704)
^ pics? pls?
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
(Post 2593588)
Will, almost definitely, be during the week.
There simply isn't any time on the weekends. assembled! I can see it now "Put down that side seal before you put an eye out!" "Alright who took the vaseline!" And on the second radiator pic, you need a big arrow and a label! |
Oh God every one is giving advise -
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I don't need any advice Phil. I know exactly what I'm not doing.
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removing the restrictor pill will not hurt the flow--it is there only to reduce "sounds" that can occur in the heater system when the water in the heater system is moving faster. the heater will still have the capacity to warm us well in the areas we live in.
I just offered a suggestion with something that has worked well with me. if it is not something you can use--ok then. olddragger |
Well the operation is supposed to begin on Monday 8/21/08. I am really missing my 8 and am hoping for it's quick return to me. Ray tells me that he should have everything completed in 7-10 days. I don't know if they are going to video the event or not. I have asked Ray to post his progress and findings in this thread.
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Originally Posted by Phil's 8
(Post 2593807)
Oh God every one is giving advise -
Originally Posted by olddragger
(Post 2593812)
removing the restrictor pill will not hurt the flow--it is there only to reduce "sounds" that can occur in the heater system when the water in the heater system is moving faster. the heater will still have the capacity to warm us well in the areas we live in.
I just offered a suggestion with something that has worked well with me. if it is not something you can use--ok then. olddragger |
Ray: glad to hear you're finally moving in! Can't wait to see updates on Phil's car.
I'm curious to hear what you find in there. |
Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
(Post 2605711)
Either Friday or Saturday I will be moving into the new crib. Immediately thereafter I will be stowing Phil's car in my new garage and the engine parts for the rebuild will be ordered. I have a couple sources to shop for prices on OEM engine parts. While waiting for the parts to arrive we will begin the removal/rebuild process. Once the parts arrive we should, and I emphasize should, be able to get the car all done in 7-10 days. However, we can also expect a number of snags along the way. I know BHR has certainly had it's share lately.
As far as reporting things as we go along and livestreaming any video, I am not yet sure how good of a job I will be able to do with either one as I foresee 16 hour days just like I did in Tampa with mysql's engine. As such, I doubt I will have much energy to post at night. I'll give it my best effort, though.
Originally Posted by Jedi54
(Post 2605908)
Ray: glad to hear you're finally moving in! Can't wait to see updates on Phil's car.
I'm curious to hear what you find in there. |
Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
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Hmm....let's see.....an older guy who came of age in the musclecar era is now driving a 1.3L, supercharged, rotary engine like he stole it in the Nevada heat and he wonders if disassembling the engine will reveal what happened to it to cause low compression..........
I think the problem may simply be related to his right foot!:lol2:. |
Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
(Post 2606005)
Seriously, mysql's engine had side seal clearances that were 4x and 5x what Mazda's spec is and his engine had never been disassembled. |
are you saying they were out of spec from the factory or had worn out ?
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Well I finally got stopped for the night and parked the motorhome. I came here looking for news on my 8 and don't find any. Ether Ray is still working on it or did not get a chance to get started. I only have a couple of days left on my vacation.
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Let me at it! Have die grinder will travel. Carbide is my friend.
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I want to see this beast ROAR at SevenStock.
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Your not the only one. All of Phils friends here in Vegas want to see the samething :)
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The restrictor is in place to prevent gurgling noise inside the cockpit.
Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
(Post 2593679)
You don't want to do this.
Unless you intend to use the HVAC system as an additional cooling circuit, taking the restrictor pill out will just result in less cooling efficiency because you are reducing the flow through the rad. |
I'm kinda hoping that they get started this weekend. If he gets into his house he should get started.
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good luck dude
olddragger |
^Yeah Phil. :lol:
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I want to see the finshed product and the improvements made along the way.
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put a second radiator in there Ray--
olddragger |
Originally Posted by olddragger
(Post 2619902)
put a second radiator in there Ray--
olddragger It helps quite a bit. |
^^ yeah, but you relocated the battery to make room. cheater. ;)
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
(Post 2620260)
^^ yeah, but you relocated the battery to make room. cheater. ;)
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there are other areas available, depending on one's mods. IMHO this and a lower thermostat some be done 1st!!
the position of our radiator etc does allow full advantage on a radiator upgrade. it sure helps but you will still need the 2nd one. take my word(and others) for this.:) olddragger |
Originally Posted by Marietta 8
(Post 2619417)
The restrictor is in place to prevent gurgling noise inside the cockpit.
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no issues i am aware of--i never knew that he didnt upgrade his water pump. one is on order.
his is running a little hotter on the road than he would like. he also has the rb cAI on. I know that causes a swirl affect for the top 1/3 of the radiator. we can never have one run too cool:) on a low 90's day in Ga on the road mine is in the 170's--it is never(so far) over 195! That is with hard driving. Normal in town temps with a/c is about 180-185.So far so good. OD |
Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
(Post 2619601)
September 8 is when the car will start to be disassembled. I am ordering the engine parts now. The car will easily be done in time and delivered back to Vegas in time for SSXI. I have but one car I am working on right now and Phil's is it. The car will have a comprehensive rebuild done, new gauges installed, all new fluids, and any other problems that are discovered along the way will also be addressed. I plan on putting in 16-18 hour days once I get started and Erick and Jeff will help me as much as they can.
Phil is also seeing to it that he brings out the same militant attitude in me that helped me to make it to AZ in 30 days once I got off my ass with regard to the move. The car stuff will be a cinch by comparison. |
I'ts been awfull quiet......Is the project going to start today?
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I talked to Ray yesterday and he's in his new house! :rock: I would imagine that means the rebuild will start shortly.
We'll have definitive proof when Ray does NOT post here all day. (meaning he's hard at work on the car) |
It's started (I think). I was informed that pulling the engine of an AT is a bear so I figure it's started. I guess just having moved into the new house that his internet is not working yet so I would imagine that news will be limited.
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If extra cooling (upgraded waterpump and rad, spraying water on rad) doesn't reduce temperatures, it sounds like the thermostat. Have you tried removing it completely?
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Originally Posted by Delmeister
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If extra cooling (upgraded waterpump and rad, spraying water on rad) doesn't reduce temperatures, it sounds like the thermostat. Have you tried removing it completely?
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Subscribed.
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I'm not sure what to think. Jeff and Erick were going to video the whole rebuild and put it out on the net. Ray was being professional and saying that he might be too busy to post much. I'm trying to figure if no news is good news or my 8 self destructed. I was expecting at a minimum a f/u from Ray once in a while.
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I don't think Ray has internet at the new place. Have you tried calling him?
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Not yet, but if I don't hear anything by 3 I guess I will call. I'm not really worried just looking for updates and the usual insults.:)
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CRH --- Where are you?
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Originally Posted by Delmeister
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CRH --- Where are you?
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any news Phil?
olddragger |
Ray's computer took a dump so he is not posting. All I know is that the engine got pulled. I am expecting the car back completed on Monday. If it's not back then I may not make SS...
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update?
OD |
Originally Posted by olddragger
(Post 2653485)
update?
OD |
Damn man what a bummer.
OD |
I'm not a very good photographer but I'll try and take some pics and see if I can post them when I return. I sure hope I get my 8 back soon.......
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SC'd and ported ---- mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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sssssh Brettus, you'll ruin the surprise!
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Well that just sucks for Phil, but on the positive side of things, looks like it worked out for the better.
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