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Old 02-23-2012 | 08:57 AM
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The car is going to Racelabz on Saturday for the rest of the cage.
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Old 02-23-2012 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dc_s2k
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The car is going to Racelabz on Saturday for the rest of the cage. Currently in a mad scramble to get all the other "real" race car parts together. Brain Hair at OG Racing is really helpful. Highly recommend talking to him for your track needs.


Rob, I went with a Setrab oil cooler, Mocal sandwich plate with integrated thermostat, and 10AN fittings and lines. I'll try to photograph the install in case you want to use it as a how to on your site.
Do you mind telling where you sourced your parts, and a list of parts/fittings required for the installation? Also, where are you mounting it, and did you make a custom bracket or buy a Setrab one?
Old 02-23-2012 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by e3opian
Originally Posted by VPS_AP1' timestamp='1329969108' post='21441550
but the turbo wont happen till the end of this year so I'm gonna get some good track time without turbo this year and make my decision during fall-winter
You may also find that you'd rather just spend the money on tires/pads/seat time.
You know it!! the most important thing to me is being behind the wheel it's my happy place.
Old 02-23-2012 | 09:41 AM
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If I could find someone to take me up on the HT deal I've got posted I think I could finally get the rest of the way I need to be for the car to be truly track ready. As much as I love my HT it seems like the smartest move if I really want to get seat time. It'll take me quite a while before a HT actually becomes a benefit over the soft top.
Old 02-23-2012 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by clarkster009
Originally Posted by dc_s2k' timestamp='1330015845' post='21443056
Update:

The car is going to Racelabz on Saturday for the rest of the cage. Currently in a mad scramble to get all the other "real" race car parts together. Brain Hair at OG Racing is really helpful. Highly recommend talking to him for your track needs.


Rob, I went with a Setrab oil cooler, Mocal sandwich plate with integrated thermostat, and 10AN fittings and lines. I'll try to photograph the install in case you want to use it as a how to on your site.
Do you mind telling where you sourced your parts, and a list of parts/fittings required for the installation? Also, where are you mounting it, and did you make a custom bracket or buy a Setrab one?

Happy to, as it took me hours to figure it all out. And that was with someone elses writeup. Give me a few days.
Old 02-23-2012 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by yeaitsahonda
Originally Posted by VPS_AP1' timestamp='1329969108' post='21441550
if I can kill them in corner but get pulled away from the the straits it'll be turbo time.

either way I can't wait to have some healthy competition with some of you!!!
That's why my car is now boosted. I was tired of having to ride behind someone for half a session before they would let off and let my "slower" car by. I am sure I will still have the same problem but with faster cars now.... But atleast I get to feel boost though!
Dave I hope you don't mind, but I wanted to share a pic of your car with the fellow members! Dave is a true grassroots motorsports kind of guy, he spent the better course of a year saving for and wrenching on this turbo kit, custom fabbing a lot of things, and in the end built himself a fun little machine...I was fortunate enough to go with him on a couple 2nd gear pulls while he was working on tuning it, and at only 5psi it is a rush. I am always in awe at his mechanical ability being at such a young age..his only fault as a mechanic is he's too honest! Without further adieu...

Old 02-23-2012 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by dc_s2k
Originally Posted by clarkster009' timestamp='1330021251' post='21443471
[quote name='dc_s2k' timestamp='1330015845' post='21443056']
Update:

The car is going to Racelabz on Saturday for the rest of the cage. Currently in a mad scramble to get all the other "real" race car parts together. Brain Hair at OG Racing is really helpful. Highly recommend talking to him for your track needs.


Rob, I went with a Setrab oil cooler, Mocal sandwich plate with integrated thermostat, and 10AN fittings and lines. I'll try to photograph the install in case you want to use it as a how to on your site.
Do you mind telling where you sourced your parts, and a list of parts/fittings required for the installation? Also, where are you mounting it, and did you make a custom bracket or buy a Setrab one?

Happy to, as it took me hours to figure it all out. And that was with someone elses writeup. Give me a few days.
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Thanks!
Old 02-23-2012 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by dc_s2k
Update:

The car is going to Racelabz on Saturday for the rest of the cage. Currently in a mad scramble to get all the other "real" race car parts together. Brain Hair at OG Racing is really helpful. Highly recommend talking to him for your track needs.


Rob, I went with a Setrab oil cooler, Mocal sandwich plate with integrated thermostat, and 10AN fittings and lines. I'll try to photograph the install in case you want to use it as a how to on your site.
I think you said the Mocal only has one sensor port though right? I have a temp and pressure sensor in my sandwich plate.
Old 02-23-2012 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by goldenfri
Originally Posted by dc_s2k' timestamp='1330015845' post='21443056
Update:

The car is going to Racelabz on Saturday for the rest of the cage. Currently in a mad scramble to get all the other "real" race car parts together. Brain Hair at OG Racing is really helpful. Highly recommend talking to him for your track needs.


Rob, I went with a Setrab oil cooler, Mocal sandwich plate with integrated thermostat, and 10AN fittings and lines. I'll try to photograph the install in case you want to use it as a how to on your site.
I think you said the Mocal only has one sensor port though right? I have a temp and pressure sensor in my sandwich plate.
I don't think it has any sensor ports as it gives them up for the thermostat.
Old 02-23-2012 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by clarkster009
Originally Posted by yeaitsahonda' timestamp='1329995879' post='21442141
[quote name='VPS_AP1' timestamp='1329969108' post='21441550']
if I can kill them in corner but get pulled away from the the straits it'll be turbo time.

either way I can't wait to have some healthy competition with some of you!!!
That's why my car is now boosted. I was tired of having to ride behind someone for half a session before they would let off and let my "slower" car by. I am sure I will still have the same problem but with faster cars now.... But atleast I get to feel boost though!
Dave I hope you don't mind, but I wanted to share a pic of your car with the fellow members! Dave is a true grassroots motorsports kind of guy, he spent the better course of a year saving for and wrenching on this turbo kit, custom fabbing a lot of things, and in the end built himself a fun little machine...I was fortunate enough to go with him on a couple 2nd gear pulls while he was working on tuning it, and at only 5psi it is a rush. I am always in awe at his mechanical ability being at such a young age..his only fault as a mechanic is he's too honest! Without further adieu...


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David, I want a ride when you turn the boost up higher. 25psi should be sufficient.


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