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We have picture proof that Fat Tire was used as honing fluid. This is not a joke.

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Very nice! motor looks healthy. What were these things rated stock, at the crank? I'm always scared to hone myself.

It was definitely a moment of tension for us, dynoing a car with like... 20 miles on it (the miles driven to the dyno)

I'm starting to think dyno break-ins are where it's at.

Also, interesting fact - Bill Caswell is driving for a team with a turbo Escort this weekend at The Rock in NC.

I have a feeling we'll be seeing lots of chumpy turbo setups this year...

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Haha that's awesome that Fat Tire was used as a honing fluid! Looks like it's making pretty good power too. Hopefully it holds together for you guys.

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A massive 112hp at the crank, haha! Shawn said he was on pins and needles while the car was on the dyno, but I think he's comfortable with it now.

People can build all the janky turbo setups they want, it's just one more failure waiting to happen that will give teams like us a better shot at winning. :)

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This car is pure awesome.

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I approve this message. Turbo setups are a increased liability even when done properly. I cannot imagine anything good coming out of a turbo car in a racing series already containing the keywords "Under $500 and Endurance."

Any idea what your setup weighs, Matt?

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No idea. I hope Jeff The Alignment Guy is in good enough of a mood when we get it aligned to put it on the scales and weight it for us.

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Ok. Here is a good baseline for you to reference against when you get around to it (from our street MK1) :

http://www.beyondmechanics.com/mr2-weight.jpg

85 AW11 (with sway bars) a little wight reduction.

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Jebus...sub 2200lbs and that hp, should be a fun track go-kart!

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It handles like a go-kart, has about the same straight line acceleration as one, too. At Iowa Speedway we were SOL on the oval unless we were able to catch a draf (+5mph on the top end) but we did work on the infield road course.

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this is the truth!

But, if you're the frankenmiata it also results in 3 lemons wins and a chumpcar win by like 30 laps!

I was just watching some BIR vids... I gotta keep myself calm or i'm gonna lose it before 2 weeks is up.

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5 days until we leave!

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Our car is pretty much ready to go. I'll head down and meet with the guys Thursday night and start packing then we head out Friday morning. Since we're sharing a garage there should be a plethora of tools between us.

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If you can make the Wed night meet then I'll get that GoPro to you. Charging it up right now.

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Are you guys planning on bringing an engine hoist? Generator? Welder? Compressor?

We are waiting for our new race pads to come in, and we need to re-bleed with some ATE, then we're good to go. We had some weird pedal squishiness and used cheap fluid to flush the system. Car is feeling really well sorted after an awesome alignment from Stellar autoworks!

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Nice equipment and friendly guys over there. Their regular pricing is nothing like Jeff but I had them take care of my car last year.

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No. No. No. No.

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alrighty then... I guess we got it covered. heh.

I assume you guys aren't bringing a spare engine, then?

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Justin at Stellar did an amazing job. He got all my specs spot on. I was incredibly amazed. Also, something had been cross threaded and Justin took the time to re-tap it and fix everything. I couldn't be more impressed.

BUT, you do pay a lot less with Jeff, so I guess you can't expect him to take that much time and care with things.

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Ready to roll!

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