The Official SoCal Chat Thread - Page 234

deucegirl03 · 03-24-2009, 01:07 AM

i just caught up too. sooo much going on in my life its crazy (but in a good kinda way)! i wish there were three of me....

welcome back Jcamry

i have always said that the world would be a better place if there were more female gearheads in it...good luck hunting for your project car!

Davis · 03-24-2009, 01:36 AM

Hmm I have no time to do anything this week but study and homework.

I really want my manual rack installed already..but no place to install.

Heyyyy! There he isss! Welcome back Josh!

Cjung · 03-24-2009, 01:52 AM

ey davis come over after school i can help ya install it =D ahhaha

Cjung · 03-24-2009, 01:56 AM

btw guys finished my car... tested out the edfc and the soundsystem is SICK!

Love the interior lighting and the color of the interior which is BLACK!

hahha took it for many laps outside my house cuz i missed it so much. 2morrow imma get my car insured and off to add many miles into her =D

Cjung · 03-24-2009, 01:57 AM

btw guys finished my car... tested out the edfc and the soundsystem is SICK!

Love the interior lighting and the color of the interior which is BLACK!

hahha took it for many laps outside my house cuz i missed it so much. 2morrow imma get my car insured and off to add many miles into her =D

Davis · 03-24-2009, 02:03 AM

Congrats Christian!

Haha for sure man, should we do the v6 swap at your place too?

Mark_Dorman · 03-24-2009, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by honda_bar

It just gets in my way, I don't care how it looks

Went for another drive, lights seem fine! Wow, it's been about 10 months since fully working rear lights...

Does it get in the way of the stars Colin

_________

Congrats Christian!!! Glad you get her up and running. We should go on a cruise sometime soon!!!

Yeah...V6 swap and Christians. If you help me out I'll help you

Cjung · 03-24-2009, 02:16 AM

hahah if we doing a v6 swap at my place we need to do it during right when it turns spring

cuz i got no covering if we working on the driveway so all the rain is gonna go onto your car... haha

Davis · 03-24-2009, 02:17 AM

I just need a place to drop the engine.

masagsxr · 03-24-2009, 02:31 AM

Dropping the engine? hhmmmm what are you up to Mr.?

Davis · 03-24-2009, 02:35 AM

I'mma save up for an engine or car for this summer. Dual v6 swap in progress hopefully.

Cjung · 03-24-2009, 02:42 AM

You going to rebuild the v6 bfore you drop the engine right?

masagsxr · 03-24-2009, 02:44 AM

aaahhh.... Get the engine and build it and put it in when you are ready rather than having the car down for a loooooooooooooong time.

Mark_Dorman · 03-24-2009, 02:54 AM

Just put one in and get it running. Then build another on the side

Mark_Dorman · 03-24-2009, 02:59 AM

I forget...other than Davis and I...who was wanting to do a V6 swap. I know Mixxer and Deni both are interested. Christian...were you still considering one?

masagsxr · 03-24-2009, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_Dorman

Just put one in and get it running. Then build another on the side

not very cost effective... I suppose if you have the extra $$$ and the room then its all good.

masagsxr · 03-24-2009, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_Dorman

I forget...other than Davis and I...who was wanting to do a V6 swap. I know Mixxer and Deni both are interested. Christian...were you still considering one?

Yeah!!!! Can't wait how you guys turn out first and me get to test drive it

Mark_Dorman · 03-24-2009, 03:05 AM

The V6 short block is cheap. Like $500...and considering all the people in the engine stand club, I'd rather bite the $500 for an extra short block and have my V6 MR2 running

deucegirl03 · 03-24-2009, 03:07 AM

yes i will be watching you guys closely as i am still researching what i will be doing with my drivetrain.....the age old question of 6 cyl vs. 4 cyl turbo!

Mark_Dorman · 03-24-2009, 03:19 AM

No replacement for displacement

...Now obviously this depends on the application.

There's a reason Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, The Porsche GT3, and All the BMW M/// Division cars all use NA motors. Better throttle response, better reliability, easier to maintain, and more predictable power delivery. We could also go into Bore/Stroke ratio and its affect on high RPM balance and power curve but that's getting a bit too technical. You could also go back in time when Formula one switched from Turbo charged 1 cylinder engines to V12's. Enzo Ferrari was the one who made the V12 that beat Alfa Romeo and changed Formula 1 forever.

So really there are ups and downs to both. Just go with what you like better. I just like NA...

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03-24-2009, 01:07 AM	#4661 (permalink)
deucegirl03 Gearhead son! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canyon Country, CA Posts: 723 Thanks: 35 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	i just caught up too. sooo much going on in my life its crazy (but in a good kinda way)! i wish there were three of me.... welcome back Jcamry i have always said that the world would be a better place if there were more female gearheads in it...good luck hunting for your project car!

03-24-2009, 01:36 AM	#4662 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Hmm I have no time to do anything this week but study and homework. I really want my manual rack installed already..but no place to install. Heyyyy! There he isss! Welcome back Josh!

03-24-2009, 01:52 AM	#4663 (permalink)
Cjung MR2 Under construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,010 Thanks: 13 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	ey davis come over after school i can help ya install it =D ahhaha

03-24-2009, 01:56 AM	#4664 (permalink)
Cjung MR2 Under construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,010 Thanks: 13 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	btw guys finished my car... tested out the edfc and the soundsystem is SICK! Love the interior lighting and the color of the interior which is BLACK! hahha took it for many laps outside my house cuz i missed it so much. 2morrow imma get my car insured and off to add many miles into her =D

03-24-2009, 01:57 AM	#4665 (permalink)
Cjung MR2 Under construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,010 Thanks: 13 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	btw guys finished my car... tested out the edfc and the soundsystem is SICK! Love the interior lighting and the color of the interior which is BLACK! hahha took it for many laps outside my house cuz i missed it so much. 2morrow imma get my car insured and off to add many miles into her =D

03-24-2009, 02:03 AM	#4666 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Congrats Christian! Haha for sure man, should we do the v6 swap at your place too?

03-24-2009, 02:16 AM	#4668 (permalink)
Cjung MR2 Under construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,010 Thanks: 13 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	hahah if we doing a v6 swap at my place we need to do it during right when it turns spring cuz i got no covering if we working on the driveway so all the rain is gonna go onto your car... haha

03-24-2009, 02:17 AM	#4669 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I just need a place to drop the engine.

03-24-2009, 02:31 AM	#4670 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Dropping the engine? hhmmmm what are you up to Mr.?

03-24-2009, 02:35 AM	#4671 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I'mma save up for an engine or car for this summer. Dual v6 swap in progress hopefully.

03-24-2009, 02:42 AM	#4672 (permalink)
Cjung MR2 Under construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,010 Thanks: 13 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	You going to rebuild the v6 bfore you drop the engine right?

03-24-2009, 02:44 AM	#4673 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	aaahhh.... Get the engine and build it and put it in when you are ready rather than having the car down for a loooooooooooooong time.

03-24-2009, 02:54 AM	#4674 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	Just put one in and get it running. Then build another on the side

03-24-2009, 02:59 AM	#4675 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	I forget...other than Davis and I...who was wanting to do a V6 swap. I know Mixxer and Deni both are interested. Christian...were you still considering one?

03-24-2009, 03:05 AM	#4678 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	The V6 short block is cheap. Like $500...and considering all the people in the engine stand club, I'd rather bite the $500 for an extra short block and have my V6 MR2 running

03-24-2009, 03:07 AM	#4679 (permalink)
deucegirl03 Gearhead son! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canyon Country, CA Posts: 723 Thanks: 35 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	yes i will be watching you guys closely as i am still researching what i will be doing with my drivetrain.....the age old question of 6 cyl vs. 4 cyl turbo!

03-24-2009, 03:19 AM	#4680 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	No replacement for displacement ...Now obviously this depends on the application. There's a reason Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, The Porsche GT3, and All the BMW M/// Division cars all use NA motors. Better throttle response, better reliability, easier to maintain, and more predictable power delivery. We could also go into Bore/Stroke ratio and its affect on high RPM balance and power curve but that's getting a bit too technical. You could also go back in time when Formula one switched from Turbo charged 1 cylinder engines to V12's. Enzo Ferrari was the one who made the V12 that beat Alfa Romeo and changed Formula 1 forever. So really there are ups and downs to both. Just go with what you like better. I just like NA...