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Be sure and use oil that still has ZDDP in it....over-the-counter ASI-rated oils do NOT. There have been a number of cam failures specifically traced back to the lack of ZDDP.

The magic number is...

Also, thermostats slow the passage of water through the radiators and allow for a greater exchange of heat. it is common to see temps run higher and get there faster with no thermostat installed.
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Ted, if they are worn/damaged they obviously need to be immediately replaced. In the past what I have done is rebuild one complete corner each race. Also, by doing so, I need to completely reset the...

There is a great FV forum here on Apex. Take a look there. Find someone local to you that has one, then contact them and visit. Spend a weekend with somebody (helping them) on a race weekend and you...

Joseph, you need to do the investigation of pricing yourself; time to build a relationship with a builder. I would stick with folks who SPECIALIZE in bike engines. Again George Dean would be my first...

Rods, pistons, minor rework of crank, clutch basket and internals, head work (porting) valves, springs, seats.

Otherwise, same as stock! Powertech engines do NOT have to be rebuilt by powertech; ...

Hi Joseph. I would suggest that 14 foot is too short. More like 16 footer needed. The challenge as I see it would be the length of the tongue of the trailer. I have seen a few trailers stored inside...

Frankly I am surprised it has not sold yet. about 30% of the tilt bed you looked at.

http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?p=450386#post450386


PS it is a nice thing to finish your...

With an SR3, clearance will be critical. Most open trailers will not allow you to load the car easily with the one inch of ground clearance. Open trailers typically have a higher ground clearance...

Maris, where the HECK did you get that pic? What kinda web sites are ya visiting man!:D

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Don't know solo rules but this might be a candidate for solo. I would NOT sit in the car on a race track. Unsafe.

For whipping around a parking lot you might have a ton of fun.

I would suggest you might want to ask if anyone local (with formula car experience) could come with you and do an inspection. These cars are not simple and require specialist knowledge. Well worth...

Brian, now that you have all the panels where you want (need) them, time to make molds. Then you have the protection of having a ready source of parts that will fit if you ever need them....and you...

There are similar posts on the sports racer site in the past few days :(. Apparently his email and telephone still works.....

A couple of years ago I worked for a team...we ran a total of 8 CanAm cars. I worked with a team of four guys on 5 cars. A LOT of responsibility...working with everything from tube frame Mark 1's to...

Kenny, I would LOVE to have you helping me....we would have too much fun! This is for some work I just completed for a friend at the Rolex Historics...and I wanted to know the going rate(s).
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OK guys, what is a reasonable price to pay for a fly-in race mechanic? Mechanic is fully trained, able to work without direct supervision, and easy to work with.

Other than covering all costs,...

In all my years racing I know things can happen, misunderstandings regarding condition of used parts as an example. But I have just tried to work with another member regarding an engine deal. The...

Well, I am embarrassed.

I paid for the engine, harness and Motec, delivered to a Toronto area near me where I could pick it up. Went, paid cash to a third party, brought everything home. I am...

I spoke to a couple of good resources (thanks guys) and have decided to give it a go. Deposit already sent.

I'll let y'all know how it works out!

Thanks, Tom

Guys, thanks for the info. I am investigating further today. If the stock tune only generates 220-odd HP then I can stay with my existing engine as it is more HP than that!

I have called Motec to...

I hAve been offered a pro-Fm engine and motec with harness...the story is that the whole car was found, taken by police, then sold as salvage with title for everything. I am looking at the engine and...

My old roommate still has what it takes!
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Krikey, guys! Isn't this the race season?

Alan I am sorry to hear that these guys did not meet your expectations. I get a sense that the supplier is over his head with work, pressures of other...

I had a TERRIBLE time with them some years back with triple 45's I built on a D-type replica. Got the wrong parts (mislabeled) a couple of times, and damaged parts once. I dealt with Doug, who I...

Daniel. looks good! Time to make a mold!:D

Just got my new SR4 nose this week. As there are no new ones in North America I am adding a nose mold to my collection.

Best, Tom

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Ralph, NOBODY supplies customers who do not pay; that does not change the fact that they still owe you for work done previously. Mike is being straight with us.

Folks, for all of you worrying about giving your credit card over the phone, or leaving the card number on file with a vendor; have you ever read your card-holder agreement? I run a mail-order parts...

Here is a pic of the splitter supports I built with some off-the-shelf parts from Aircraft Spruce.

http://s241.photobucket.com/user/brownslane/media/IMG_5685.jpg.html


The center barrel is...

I have seen some filters expand the cannister under pressure; this can be caused by someone revving the engine when cold and exceeding the pressure the filter can stand. A good idea to "assist" the...

Remember that the deadbeat has a face book account. Maybe time to start "outing him" on face book?

Best, T

I got taken by a race shop in Longmont Colo. For me, (and he knew this before he screwed me) the costs to recover my money would have been greater than the money owed. I am in Canada and the costs of...

Hi Marty. You are absolutely correct; there is a difference between speed and density.


" In fact, for non-compressible flows (i.e. liquids) or mildly compressed gases, the velocity varies in...

Air can be made to move through a radiator in two ways...."pushing" it through higher pressure an the front :mad:, and "extracting" it via lower pressure behind it:D. In low-drag trim, you are...

I made a pair of intakes for a customer car out of a pair of roundy-round brake intake ducts. About 4 X 2 inches each, mounted on either side of the head rest. They fit directly into the stock Gixxer...

Doug, thanks. It was easy once you know how:D

Again, thanks

I guess I have had a bad brain day, but I want to leave a member a POSITIVE feedback...I have looked in iTrader and cannot seem to find the process. Help!

PS I KNOW it is easy....I just cannot...

And it is $15 a quart. Super deal!

Best, Tom

Oops! I just got schooled! I guess I need to read better! I somehow thought the Diablo was a cool homebuilt.

Back to brake fluid. You are looking at maintenance of viscosity, minimizing...

There was some discussion about Blue not being available in the 'States. It is great stuff and half the price of its competitors. You can google it for a sales location near to you. If the racing...

You are correct. Driving south out of Milwaukee I hit tolls pretty quickly...same deal driving across Chicago....all in Illinois!

I stand corrected! You not only have the best cheese, but the...

If you are running a bike engined P1 or P2, you should look at about 6 hours on an engine...rebuilds are about $5k. Expensive yes. Most engines let go before they wear out. I have 5 pre-built engines...

Well said. I also agree with everything Greg and Steve have said.

I have watched this thread for a while and I have hesitated in adding my two cents worth. I do not have a dog in this fight. But...

You are correct, sir. Done by Jeremy himself.

Ted, can you identify where the slop is on the rod end itself? If it is in the ball, then the rod end has worn the liner and it needs replacement. If the rod end is moving in the threaded bushing at...

I use nail polish from the dollar store. Cheaper and in cooler colours!.

Stephen you have now piqued my interest; what 3/8 rod end failed? What function was it performing?

In terms of what engine the car had in it, I was not the one who stated it was running a 1,000...

Overtightening rod end check nuts is probably the most common source of rod end failure next to impact damage. When you overtighten, you distort the threads between the jam nut and the threaded...

WRONG!!! Roll will not always increase camber.

Positive camber change only occurs when the arcs transcribed by the upper and lower arms happen in a way that the upright "tilts" in the correct...