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> Out with the old...in with the new...Britain's Racecar Development, Subaru Engine, Lotus Suspension! Time to go racing!
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post Feb 22 2011, 11:29 PM
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sounds good Brit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

any leaks or such?
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post Feb 22 2011, 11:30 PM
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Yea, the turbo drain return line is leaking...I will address that tomorrow. Other than that, it is all good.

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post Feb 23 2011, 01:59 AM
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Congratulations! you've been working hard for it!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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post Feb 23 2011, 06:43 AM
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post Feb 23 2011, 09:45 AM
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Man, we have to nominate you for mechanical genius/ race car builder of the year!

I can't imagine how exciting it must have been to turn that puppy over the first time after all that work. Sounds wonderful.

Looking forward to seeing you driving in Medford.
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post Feb 23 2011, 09:48 AM
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Who is your secret low cost vendor for all those hose ends?

I quit counting all the ones you've installed on your car.
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post Feb 23 2011, 10:59 AM
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Awesome! Can't wait to see it in Medford. I embedded your video for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Feb 23 2011, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(Randal @ Feb 23 2011, 07:48 AM) *

Who is your secret low cost vendor for all those hose ends?

I quit counting all the ones you've installed on your car.


Hey Randal, I got all the hose ends and startlite hoses from www.aeroquip.cc. Their prices for the startlite hoses are cheaper than the normal stainless hose at Summit. I wish I had found them a bit earlier in the build, but I got most of the stuff there.

On starting the engine...I actually tried the night before but it would only start for about 2secs and die. Talking with the Suby experts (Kent Porter), they recommend unplugging the MAF and O2 sensors so that the ECU goes to a default table...started right up. I then flipped the MAF around and tried again and it started right up. The MAF is key'ed on the intake pipe, but I had the intake pipe facing the wrong direction. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

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post Feb 23 2011, 11:49 AM
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I can't wait to see how you do this year. It's a tough class but you were looking good last year with what you had. Now you have an even better power to weight.

Are you taking the car to the big show this year?
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post Feb 23 2011, 12:03 PM
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Are you taking the car to the big show this year?


That is the plan...gotta represent my sponsor www.where2race.com (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Feb 23 2011, 12:04 PM
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post Feb 23 2011, 12:31 PM
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Yeah checked out the video on FB last night. Sounds great Brit! I can't wait for the dyno day video (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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post Feb 23 2011, 12:38 PM
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Yea, just got a call from the tuner...Monday is a no go for him. Therefore, it will be some other day next week...no problem, that will give me a bit more time to sort things out.

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post Feb 25 2011, 05:38 PM
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You Have been presented with this trophy, in honor of the awesome subie build documentation.

I stumbled and got stuck here.

Thanks for the Motor mount ideas for my vanagon subie conversion #2.
I really like my first one. 2.2 in an a Doublecab. What an improvement!!

A learning point. I hope you donor was a standard transmission.
The autos have no power below 2,500rpm then they come on. Don't ask how I know this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I will check in periodically. I hope you and your son have a great season.

Cheers
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post Feb 25 2011, 05:48 PM
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Thanks Dudley.

Right now I am delayed a bit waiting on parts. During the first start-up, I determined that there was an oil leak in the turbo drain as a result of the position of the turbo. There are two problems with the position of the turbo, first of all it is a little too low in relation to the oil pan. This is not an issue during normal operation, but during start-up or shut-down the accusump takes in another 2 quarts of oil. If it is not operated properly, then that oil is in the block and potential filling the turbo and could ruin the turbo. The second problem is the turbo drain flange that I made is not perfect flat and leaks.

To alleviate the problem, I have ordered a scavenge pump from www.turbowerx.com and all the associate AN fittings from www.aeroquip.cc and it should all arrive next week. It should be a straight forward install and a little extra wiring. Dyno time has been pushed a week to sort out this problem. Everything else on the car seems to be working properly at this point.

-Britain
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post Feb 25 2011, 07:33 PM
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QUOTE(Britain Smith @ Feb 25 2011, 03:48 PM) *

Thanks Dudley.

Right now I am delayed a bit waiting on parts. During the first start-up, I determined that there was an oil leak in the turbo drain as a result of the position of the turbo. There are two problems with the position of the turbo, first of all it is a little too low in relation to the oil pan. This is not an issue during normal operation, but during start-up or shut-down the accusump takes in another 2 quarts of oil. If it is not operated properly, then that oil is in the block and potential filling the turbo and could ruin the turbo. The second problem is the turbo drain flange that I made is not perfect flat and leaks.

To alleviate the problem, I have ordered a scavenge pump from www.turbowerx.com and all the associate AN fittings from www.aeroquip.cc and it should all arrive next week. It should be a straight forward install and a little extra wiring. Dyno time has been pushed a week to sort out this problem. Everything else on the car seems to be working properly at this point.

-Britain


Dyno time: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

(And that should read ANXIOUSLY.) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Feb 25 2011, 07:49 PM
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Small thought,, The stock angle of the suby motor and tranny have considerable angle towards the back. Outfront has stated that they made a oil pan with different kickouts for the midengine configurations.. For the longest time I saw no need or reason....but I believe Sawtooth ran into some small issues with this on his tranny..again do to our level install.. He added more oil and another filler plug to the tranny.. I now understand what Outfront was talking about.. I see that you have the accusump but thought I'd let you know considering how hard this car will be driven.
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post Feb 25 2011, 10:55 PM
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Yes, I am aware of the stock angle of the Subaru engine. In fact, I have raised the front of the engine as much as I improve the ground clearance of the stock oil pan and the header that I am running. I have not heard good things about the Outfront shortened oilpan for high-g applications and therefore wanted to stay away from a super-short oil pan. I might be fabricating my own oil pan down the road, but we shall see.

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post Feb 26 2011, 09:49 AM
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cool,, but not there shortened pan,, they have a MId engine pan,, its not pictured, but I have seen at there shop.. sounds like you have it covered,, back to trying to get mine done!!!
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post Feb 26 2011, 11:16 AM
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Their midengine pans is shortened as well I believe. If you have a picture, show it here.

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