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[Mr Spiller]

Thats 719hp @ 30 psi of boost which is what I was hoping to to run on the current engine

That should see well into the 9s, the car weighs naff all, so it's going to be exciting to drive. Especially with the short wheel base

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Wow that's big numbers
Is it that as your driving such a short distance that it doesn't put too much strain on the engine ?


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[Jamie R]

What an animal !


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[Grant Monkhouse]

Thats 719hp @ 30 psi of boost which is what I was hoping to to run on the current engine

That should see well into the 9s, the car weighs naff all, so it's going to be exciting to drive. Especially with the short wheel base

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Wow that's big numbers
Is it that as your driving such a short distance that it doesn't put too much strain on the engine ?


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Drag racing outs the greatest amount of stress on a car/engine in the shortest amount of time

Because the current engine hasn't been balanced or clearenced etc I won't want to rev it much passed 8500rpm but I can make up for hp with more boost rather than revving it out. Well that's what I hope will work

Don't forget iv got a burnout out to do and a drag strip has more ( a lot more) traction than a circuit has so the loads the engine takes are multiplied drastically. So if you have a weak link it will often show itself quickly, whether it's driveline or engine.

Preferably you want the tyres and clutch to be the ones to let go first as they're sacrificial elements lol

I honestly think that the engine won't be an issue and should give us some reliability.

Ultimately once the second engine goes in a want to keep this first engine aside and you know put it in another mx5 as an NA motor for track days....

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[Grant Monkhouse]

What an animal !


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That's the goals anyway, getting there is another thing

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[Mr Spiller]

Thats 719hp @ 30 psi of boost which is what I was hoping to to run on the current engine

That should see well into the 9s, the car weighs naff all, so it's going to be exciting to drive. Especially with the short wheel base

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Wow that's big numbers
Is it that as your driving such a short distance that it doesn't put too much strain on the engine ?


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Drag racing outs the greatest amount of stress on a car/engine in the shortest amount of time

Because the current engine hasn't been balanced or clearenced etc I won't want to rev it much passed 8500rpm but I can make up for hp with more boost rather than revving it out. Well that's what I hope will work

Don't forget iv got a burnout out to do and a drag strip has more ( a lot more) traction than a circuit has so the loads the engine takes are multiplied drastically. So if you have a weak link it will often show itself quickly, whether it's driveline or engine.

Preferably you want the tyres and clutch to be the ones to let go first as they're sacrificial elements lol

I honestly think that the engine won't be an issue and should give us some reliability.

Ultimately once the second engine goes in a want to keep this first engine aside and you know put it in another mx5 as an NA motor for track days....

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Sounds quite exciting
I for one would love to see this go as and when it's ready


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[boosted]

Yep will have to come along..fanboy pitcrew!

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[Grant Monkhouse]

Just be prepared to cry.. As when the methanol hits you in the face it stings.

Think I'm going to get some go pros to attach to the car too

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[Grant Monkhouse]

There's got to be an easier way than using AN fittings and lines iv bought so many now and still need more.

Next project is getting push on hoses and barbed fittings

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[re japi]

That is true. You can spend a fortune to those things and still dont have enough

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[Grant Monkhouse]

Going to be an ever so slight delay in progress as iv blown the engine in my van up.

Snapped cam belt which stripped the cam gear teeth off, bent valves, hold the piston and possibly bent the crank

So currently having to buy a new one, but it's ok as the deposit should help with having to pay a vat bill

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[Jamie R]

Ah crap news !!!

Damn piston thingys !!


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[Mr Spiller]

Going to be an ever so slight delay in progress as iv blown the engine in my van up.

Snapped cam belt which stripped the cam gear teeth off, bent valves, hold the piston and possibly bent the crank

So currently having to buy a new one, but it's ok as the deposit should help with having to pay a vat bill

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What van do you have Grant ?


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[Grant Monkhouse]

Going to be an ever so slight delay in progress as iv blown the engine in my van up.

Snapped cam belt which stripped the cam gear teeth off, bent valves, hold the piston and possibly bent the crank

So currently having to buy a new one, but it's ok as the deposit should help with having to pay a vat bill

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What van do you have Grant ?


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Iv got a Ford transit connect. Its at the garage now, lad is looking for replacement engine. He's spoken to a few people so far but they were too expensive so he will keep looking Monday when he has more time

I need a bigger van anyway so I can tow the drag car and take enough gear away for weekends at the race track, just wish the engine hadn't gone, as I was going to get a new van anyway

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[Mr Spiller]

Wondered was it a vivaro
Seem to be having loads of trouble with ours at the mo


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