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7-14-2009
Update
Removed the 99 spec bumper and will be fitting up and installing the GTC bumper this week.
Sprung a leak on the driver side oil cooler, no visible signs of damage so will have to pressure test it to see where the leak is. Kinda of unusual, anyways I will see if it's repairable. In the mean time I line looped the system so I'm running with only one gigantic oil cooler.
Also, just recently installed the fast reacting Triumph AIT sensor, will see if they're is any noticeable change in the tune with the more accurate air temp readings. This will help great with sudden changes in air temps when I eventually put an AI system in the car.
This same week I will be removing the sound deadening off my R1 chassis to get it prepped for the new front clip. By the end of next week I should have a rolling chassis.
The clay modeler has completed one side of my front diffuser and is currently work on a mirror copy this month. If all goes to plan I should have my custom front splitter/diffuser done by mid August. Then the rear diffuser and the adapter piece that will allow my front splitter to be used on a 99 spec/stock front bumper.
Also bought a JDM tranny from Japan2LA, this unit has the 0.806 fifth gear ratio. Now I need the 4.3 or 4.44(FE) rear diff gear and I will be set.
JDM tranny
First Gear: 3.483
Second Gear: 2.015
Third Gear: 1.391
Fourth Gear: 1.000
Fifth Gear: 0.806
OEM Tranny
1st: 3.483
2nd: 2.015
3rd: 1.391
4th: 1.00
5th: 0.719
7/21/09
Alright started mocking up the GTC bumper and everything doesn't quite fit. Will need to do some tweaking before sanding and paint. This week is going to suck....
Jeese and I finished stripping both the front clip and most of the chassis Wednesday night. Spoke with Phil the chassis repair guy and we will be most like putting the chassis on the rack next Wednesday. Come the end of this month I should have a rolling chassis. Peace.
Oh, the GTC bumper is going to take a lot of work to be at the level of fit and finish I want, yeah.
7/27/09
I will do a full inspection next week to see if a line to the WG has a leak.
I wish I was running with AI, I had put a deposit for the new HFS-6 unit, but haven't gotten it yet.
As far as the knock going ballistic before the boost spike? Everything else looks to be in order on the data log.
Well on a side note I finally fixed that leaking oil cooler. There was a hairline crack in the weld mid way up the side passage.
Nice build!
Posted by Diggymart on 12/10/19 @ 12:54:14 PM