Racecar prep 101

ScottyB · 05-04-2006, 12:40 AM

needs more VTEC

looks good man, now go smote some H4 cars

.RJ · 05-04-2006, 10:27 PM

Ugh.

Pulled valve cover off to check the valve adjustment because I had one that was making a little noise.... checked them all, and 2 of them I couldnt get in adjustment, and while breaking loose the locknuts on 2 of them they flew out of their 'home' under the cams. So I pulled the cams, and put in another set of rocker arms I had laying around. Put cams and timing belt back on, Readjust valves, all is well. Took it for a test drive around the neighborhood and I think I pissed a few people off - it sounds pretty angry Smile

.RJ · 05-04-2006, 11:27 PM

I'm going to get out my voodoo doll and do some sort of ritual to get rid of Raceaflais (the Greek god of Racing Chaos)

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.RJ · 05-04-2006, 11:38 PM

In case any of you thought i was kidding - I need to put him in the racecar.... you punt me, and Jobu is coming for your ass.

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Evan · 05-04-2006, 11:44 PM

thats some wierd shit dude. stay away from the funkiness

.RJ · 08-31-2006, 10:20 PM

Overdue update.......

The car ran great at CMP after the new head, taking the win both days. Next event, at hyperfest in July as most of you know, my engine a splode. Well, not literally - I dropped a valve while leading the race (:mad Smile

and limped to the finish in 3rd place.

This is the end result - bent valve, trashed head, and the tiny nick on the piston (bore on the right in the pic)

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I think the shortblock is ok, so I will keep using it. I picked up another head at VIR, and I'll be taking it back to the guy that did my head work along with the busted head - hopefully I can work something out as far as getting the new one prepped. Since hyperfizzle the car's primary use has been as an expensive storage shelf, last week I pulled some excess wiring out, the a/c condenser under the dash and the spare tire and passenger seat/belts are out - I'll be putting lead on the floorboard to make weight instead. With the interior out, time to repaint the cage - Universal GoldÔäó represent!

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Looks good, but I am never painting a cage again...... too much hassle.

Once I get another head on it will be back to the dyno before the NASA race in october so I can take 2 more race wins Smile

. Aaaaaaaand then... no plans, that will be the last event of the year for me. I may run SCCA next year with the car, I may run some NASA races, I may do nothing at all, race karts, race motorcycles, or sell it and buy a Spec Miata. I'll figure it out at some point. Anyone want to buy an integra?

**Chris** · 08-31-2006, 10:41 PM

cage looks great!

the revolving door opens again... but I think you should keep it.

ScottyB · 08-31-2006, 11:14 PM

nice work dude. don't tell me you're ditching this project that fast...i want to see you dominate a few more seasons in it

**Jeff** · 08-31-2006, 11:27 PM

very sexy

PDenbigh · 09-01-2006, 08:03 AM

The cage turned out better than I had pictured (no offence). It really looks good! The contrast is very effective.

:Thumbup:!

Andy · 09-01-2006, 08:05 AM

Wait, did you paint the shifter gold too? Mon Deux.

.RJ · 09-01-2006, 10:20 AM

Its my.... goldmember

Huhu...

.RJ · 09-01-2006, 10:26 AM

Next week i'm going to clean up and repaint the floor of the car, put the dash/seats back in, and hopefully get some lead from Piper also... who wants to help Wink

**Jeff** · 09-01-2006, 10:49 AM

Wish I could get up there to help... What day would you be doing it? (and where do you live exactly)

Evan · 09-01-2006, 10:49 AM

PDenbigh Wrote:The cage turned out better than I had pictured (no offence). It really looks good! The contrast is very effective.

:Thumbup:!

he already knew it was gonna look good!

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UG <3 4Everrr!!

.RJ · 09-01-2006, 10:53 AM

TurboOmni08 Wrote:What day would you be doing it? (and where do you live exactly)

"Whenever" day... no hurry. I live in vienna. Probably not worth the drive from h-b-g to bask in the glow of all things busted that is my house.

.RJ · 12-04-2006, 10:07 PM

Well, I suppose this is the last entry in this thread... the car left on a trailer last night to its new owner in California. I'm not really sad, because I'm moving on to other things. I learned alot building this car, I had a lot of fun with it and I dont regret the sale at all. I hope the new owner is as fast as I am Smile

I had one last project on the car to do before the car sold, other than give it a once over. The new owner wanted to keep the stock flywheel in the car, so out comes the 9 lb Toda bling... no problem right? Transmission out in an hour or so by myself, but... I dont have an alignment tool. Sockets and duct tape to the rescue Smile

I also had to put the window back in for shipping... but I had no way to secure it other than putting the window regulator back in it. No problem, other than all the wiring is gone. Taking a page from Chris' prep...

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The Pile of spares:

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Boxed up, and in the car:

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Closure

**Jeff** · 12-04-2006, 10:08 PM

Feersty · 12-04-2006, 10:34 PM

Congrats on getting it out. How did you coordinate everything?

.RJ · 12-04-2006, 10:52 PM

I didnt

The buyer took care of all that stuff. I just was home for the pickup.

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