Mark's 1G Winter Projects

[URV8SUX]

Damn that anodizing came out perfect! !!!

Keep getting weight out of the car so that smaller turbo you got might go as quick/fast as before! :cheer::cheer:

[Mark Leasure]

Update on what I’ve been up to lately. I have my $$$ sfi 15 Simpson fire suit now, Brainard enforces you to have one if you burn ethanol and run a turbo car quicker than 9.99.

I wanted a detachable steering wheel to make entry and exit of the car easier for safety and comfort. Searching was not easy, lots of misleading information from suppliers and forums. I also found out that NHRA requires SFI certified detach mechanisms and wheels. I didn't want to just replace the wheel, as I also realized that there was a weight savings opportunity. It ended up at 19 lbs for $250.00! I found the wheel here: http://www.dragzine.com/news/new-products/rj-max-lightweight-steering-wheels-from-quarter-max/
The sfi detach mechanism is from Stange. The wheel and detach are under 2 lbs!. I used 4130 ¾” shaft and turned an adaptor on my lathe out of 1018 material.

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I need to get an alignment and some fresh e98. I'll be going to rock falls April 23rd.

[Mark Leasure]

I also improved the intercooler piping entry angle into the throttle body. It required me to build a new overflow tank too. It's all optimized now!

Before:



http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp207/Wicked_EE/20131227_163327.jpg

After:

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp207/Wicked_EE/20160309_072104.jpg

[A//// Guy]

So nice! I need to see this car in person sometime.

[asshanson]

Nice on the wheel, curious why you need an alignment though because of the wheel. Or is it because of the other suspension mods you did? It didn't take much to learn how to do a string alignment and I found it very rewarding if you're willing to put in a few hours, good luck this year!

[turbotalon1g]

Love it.

[Mark Leasure]

Nice on the wheel, curious why you need an alignment though because of the wheel. Or is it because of the other suspension mods you did? It didn't take much to learn how to do a string alignment and I found it very rewarding if you're willing to put in a few hours, good luck this year!

The reason is the rear end is way out of alignment, with the old mustache bar bending it took the rear out of alignment. Thanks for the luck this year. I'm anticipating a very fun, fast, and reliable year!

[Mark Leasure]

I just need to get some fresh e98 and an alignment and I'm ready for a test and tune. Rock Falls has a session April 23rd and I plan on being there.

I started the car last weekend and drove it around the block. So far the turbo seems to out spool my old setup, however the data is a little bit premature to claim victory. I'll know more on the 23rd.

I twist splines on every yoke I use. I was concerned about movement in and out of the transfer case when I went to the one piece driveshaft, so I found a forged yoke. Mondale pointed it out for me.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp207/Wicked_EE/20160324_190827.jpg

This one shouldn't twist the quality is awesome.

I also added a emergency stop on the dash that's connected into the safety battery disconnect.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp207/Wicked_EE/20160322_065816.jpg

[Murlo26]

Industrial style EStop, nice touch :)

[turbotalon1g]

do you have a t case brace?
They seem to stop twisting/side shifting of the t case issues.