Winter Capri Upgrades ...

**yeahloh95** · 12-09-2009, 08:56 PM

was that the night i was there with the svo ????

**Martin0660** · 12-14-2009, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by yeahloh95

was that the night i was there with the svo ????

Couldn't of been, this was a regular race day :D

**Martin0660** · 12-14-2009, 06:34 PM

The Precision 46 mm gate came today :D

What's in the box (2 springs in head)

Side view

Outlet and valve guide ...

**Martin0660** · 12-14-2009, 06:37 PM

5 springs included. In combination, you can get 2.5 to 25.5 psi gate pressure

Piston and Diaphram ...

Spring stack for 10.5 psi gate pressure ...

**Martin0660** · 12-14-2009, 06:39 PM

Dual ports on bottom side (use either or both) and it comes with fittings & plugs ....

Header side with fire ring installed ...

Header side ...

**yeahloh95** · 12-14-2009, 06:45 PM

mmmm 25.5 thats the springs i want

**Martin0660** · 12-14-2009, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by yeahloh95

mmmm 25.5 thats the springs i want

Well, not really. That might be the pressure you want, but I doubt you would want that as the spring ;)

**yeahloh95** · 12-14-2009, 07:25 PM

oh yeah i can just lift before i hurt anything and that way i dont need a boost controler

**biminiLX** · 12-14-2009, 08:11 PM

That looks like a quality peice Bob, nice pick-up.
My 60mm gate also has a dual spring set-up but so far I'm just running the weakest single for just under 7#.
So, where you STARTING the psi? :)
-J

**Martin0660** · 12-14-2009, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by biminiLX

My 60mm gate also has a dual spring set-up but so far I'm just running the weakest single for just under 7#.

This actually can be "trippled". There are grooves machined for all three diameter springs. to get 7#'s (7.5 actually) this would run the small natural and red spring. 25.5 (for Troy) would use the Small natural, red, and blue springs.

Originally Posted by biminiLX

So, where you STARTING the psi? :)

I put the 10.5 # package in it for the base. That is typical for the internal gates I'm used to and will use the AMS to get up to where I want. I will play with other springs once it gets going. it's easier for me to add 10 to the setting in the AMS than some odd number :D

**Killercanary** · 12-14-2009, 08:26 PM

Bob, you can get the Swarr bar directly from Eric. I've known him for years and can't say enough good things about him. Here's a link to his site. He's in PA too so you should be able to get one in no time at all.

http://www.swarrauto.com/custom_parts.html

**Martin0660** · 12-14-2009, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Killercanary

Bob, you can get the Swarr bar directly from Eric.

Paul - is there some secrete handsahake with him for a good price? He lists it on his site for $169.99 + shipping, American Muscle is $159.99 shipped. I'm not in a rush if I can save $20.00 or more $$'s ;) His brace is what I want for the car for sure.

**lib88stang** · 12-14-2009, 08:52 PM

The swarr bar is a nice piece, I was looking at them at ford carlisle

**mlowry1260** · 12-14-2009, 11:06 PM

Bob,

what ems are you going to run? Mega-spunk?

**Martin0660** · 12-14-2009, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by mlowry1260

what ems are you going to run? Mega-spunk?

I have a plan but it's not absolute yet ;) Along those lines but different :D I am working through some details on the system / configuration and will post details when it's final.

**phillysrt4** · 12-15-2009, 08:51 AM

Nice score on the gate!

**somethingclever** · 12-15-2009, 10:58 AM

Looks good Bob....it's a shame though....with all those shiney new parts is this deal still considered ultra-low buck? :)

My 69 car went 12.1's with $2k in the engine total (includes buying it too) carb to pan @3520lbs....I always figured you were out-doing me though in the $/performance mark.....maybe this will put you over the top?

It's pretty sweet to run JY shortblocks and a factory head though....tough to beat $/performance wise!

**Martin0660** · 12-15-2009, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by somethingclever

with all those shiney new parts is this deal still considered ultra-low buck? :)

Not even remotely now :( (at least in my mind). It's still "cheaper" than a lot of other options, but better parts keep finding there way on there ...

There is a lesson to be learned here, and I tell everyone that gets into the 2.3's, they are a GREAT bang for the buck set-up right until you max the Stock Injectors / VAM / T3 turbo, then it becomes a slippery slope of diminishing returns .....

Most of the shiney stuff here is driveline related as I'm breaking traction loks ... The gate isnt really needed to drive or "race" the car, but sure will help me with consistancy. That's sort of the theme for my upgrades this year, i'm not actually looking for any gains but want to run more consistant and not be down because it's broke.

Originally Posted by somethingclever

It's pretty sweet to run JY shortblocks and a factory head though....tough to beat $/performance wise!

The short block that in the car now, was "saved" by Mike (MAP) from a core pile at a rebuilder (true story) and it's the same head I've run as long as I've been into 2.3's (third car this head has been on).

Big blocks are also good bang for the buck ;)

**somethingclever** · 12-15-2009, 06:45 PM

I picked up a spare 2.3t longblock in nice shape for $100.

I hear ya on the fuel system stuff......

Good luck this year....can't wait to see it flying down the track.

**Martin0660** · 12-26-2009, 12:24 PM

Got a bunch of little misc stuff here now too. Everything in hand to start on the front of the engine .... Completely loosing the plastic covers this year and going to run naked up front :D to do this, you need "something" as a timing pointer. Mike Croke from MC-Machine makes these billet timing pointers ....

Pointer and hardware ....

Scaled 0-30

Fully adjustable to set true TDC as well

Mike makes some really neat stuff, find his web site here ...
http://mc-machine.com/mcm_joom/

Most everything I need is here now, time to start making things work :D