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  1. Do you know what spring rates they are valved for?

    Do you know what spring rates they are valved for?
  2. The time line of what occurred isn't completely...

    The time line of what occurred isn't completely clear - did the engine run ok last fall, but overheat when you 1st took it out this year? I've witnessed engine seals fail if they are stored over the...
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    I'm assumming it is for a N/A ? PM'ed you.

    I'm assumming it is for a N/A ? PM'ed you.
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    Thanks guys. That was a second attempt, as I...

    Thanks guys. That was a second attempt, as I started a letter at work that went on and on and on about the unique draw to IT due to the challenge of choosing a car first and making it competitive...
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    FWIW, I sent in my letter to the CRB to voice my...

    FWIW, I sent in my letter to the CRB to voice my support for the ITAC and the Process. I ain't no Edgar Allan Poe, but I hope that volumes of support help as much as quality. It's hard to get a good...
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    "But a low, club wide noise limit for the entire...

    "But a low, club wide noise limit for the entire SCCA would knock some cars out of racing."

    This comment befuddles me. How does the addition of a muffler completely void the function of a car?...
  7. Thread: 4.10 vs 4.88

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    Steve, you need to clean out your inbox! It's...

    Steve, you need to clean out your inbox! It's FULL.
  8. Thread: 4.10 vs 4.88

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    Steve, PM sent (a while back) - Do you still...

    Steve,
    PM sent (a while back) - Do you still have a spare/used 5.12 w| Torsen available?
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    Thanks Greg. My take-away is cost and...

    Thanks Greg. My take-away is cost and availability. I haven't gotten quotes yet, but I'm getting the feeling that I'll find that the 8611+external housing will still be the cost leader by a large...
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    Since it is a clean sheet, I would have the...

    Since it is a clean sheet, I would have the struts valved for 600 lb springs. I've been in communication with Truechoice, thanks. I've always used low weight oil (10w) to cool the cartridge, but not...
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    Struts - Inserts or premade?

    I'm planning on using Koni Yellows, of some varient, in a new build. A common option is a tubular strut housing that can take either Bilstein or Koni inserts (8610 or 8611). I could also go the route...
  12. Thread: Brembo Rotors

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    Greg, I don't know about the Honda design,...

    Greg,
    I don't know about the Honda design, but the 1st Gen RX7 used wheel lug bolts, not pressed in studs. The integral brake rotor / hub is threaded, and most racers then thread studs into the...
  13. Thread: Rain setups

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    If you can adjust your brake bias, you can...

    If you can adjust your brake bias, you can actually ADD rear brake, since you won't be transferring as much weight. A little counter intuitive, but goes along with standing the tires back up.
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    Torsen1 or Torsen2?

    So I'm pulling together parts for an ITS RX7, and both T1 and T2 Torsen's can be found for an NA FC. Which is better for our car? My understanding is that the T2 has less lockup during decel, but is...
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    Any results? How did IT7 81 do???

    Any results?

    How did IT7 81 do???
  16. Thread: 83 Mazda Rx7

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    Here's a link for you:...

    Here's a link for you:
    http://www.sterlingmetalworks.com/Nikki_Carburetor_Manual.pdf

    You don't want to use the throttle for idle, if you can get the carb set up for enough air without it. There...
  17. Thread: 83 Mazda Rx7

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    Brandon, Runs for 5-20 seconds then dies?...

    Brandon,
    Runs for 5-20 seconds then dies? Can you watch the front float level while you do this procedure with a mirror? With the air cleaner off, hold it at load, and watch 2 things - is there...
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    Isn't there a documented service procedure for...

    Isn't there a documented service procedure for E36s that instructs technicians to repair the subframe mounting location cracks? If so, I would think it would therefore be an accepted reinforcement,IF...
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    Glossary - what is "limited production"

    When discussing rear spoilers / rear wings, ITCS section 8b says that "

    Dealer installed or limited production front/rear
    spoilers/air dams/wings are prohibited"

    I failed to find the term...
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    I just sold a Renesis short block with 15k miles...

    I just sold a Renesis short block with 15k miles on it... stillborn project like you are looking at ....
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    Jim Hess and I had a great battle for the IT7 win...

    Jim Hess and I had a great battle for the IT7 win on Sunday, which Jim won by "...THAT much" - I must apologize for the 1 instance of contact, but I'm glad to say I got the worst of it (his bumper...
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    Thought I had said - whoops - . Mustang...

    Thought I had said - whoops - .

    Mustang Electric dyno.

    As for breakup going rich: True, if using a 3 gas analyzer, misfire would show excess rich HC / CO. Using a UEGO, though, you are...
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    Is there any way for you to reduce your heat...

    Is there any way for you to reduce your heat load? Do you have a stainless header? If so, I found that a fiberglass wrap named "Inferno" survives, and the header survives as well (Even running a race...
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    Steve, Are you talking about your pass on me...

    Steve,
    Are you talking about your pass on me in turn 1? If so, I had to go onto dirty track, but I had plenty of track left; besides, I may have left YOU more room than I needed to, and...
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    Any info for IT7?

    Any info for IT7?
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