My Ongoing Build Thread, Thanks to Force Fed Perf., Spec Ops., MAP, Sparktech, etc...
Oct 27, 2010, 02:09 PM
#286
Do you plan on shifting to 5th in the 1/4 or staying in 4th to hit 120? I see you have springs and whatnot so you CAN rev to 8500 or so if you want...1st-3rd gear I am shifting around 7900-8...I bumped my rev limiter to 8300 so I can rev out 4th gear and not have to shift to 5th...You can probably set your rev limiter to around 8250 and hit 120mph...I'm sure that may change a little depending on tire size too...I am running 255/40/17 tires....
Oct 27, 2010, 03:29 PM
#287
Makes sense. Are you going to do a before and after on the same day, or just install and dyno to show latest numbers compared to previous dyno from awhile back?
I've been expecting to just run out 4th, but we'll see. I'm currently running OEM size 235/45's, but I'm due for new tires soon, and have been considering 245/45 Star Specs to help with gearing a bit. What rpm do you shift from 3rd to 4th by the way? I think I saw that some people recommend shifting early on that one.
I've been expecting to just run out 4th, but we'll see. I'm currently running OEM size 235/45's, but I'm due for new tires soon, and have been considering 245/45 Star Specs to help with gearing a bit. What rpm do you shift from 3rd to 4th by the way? I think I saw that some people recommend shifting early on that one.
Before and after on the same day...3 pulls with the MAP ported stocker then let it cool down and throw the Toxicfab on and do 3 pulls then retune....For example when I was on Chad's dyno @ CBRD it was like 25 degree cooler then it was today...hard to do a fair test that way...
If you go with 245 tires I suggest a 40 sidewall...This tire calculator is helpful...
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
I am shifting from 3rd to 4th at around 8000...but its hard to recommend an RPM to shift at...If you tuner runs your car on the dyno in 3rd gear see what rpm you still make power/hold boost till and shift there or soon after that...
Oct 27, 2010, 07:41 PM
#288
Before and after on the same day...3 pulls with the MAP ported stocker then let it cool down and throw the Toxicfab on and do 3 pulls then retune....For example when I was on Chad's dyno @ CBRD it was like 25 degree cooler then it was today...hard to do a fair test that way.
My bad for not making sure my tuner raised it, but I still thought it would have pulled better than a 111 mph trap speed. It trapped 108 on stock IX turbo, TBE, and LICP at 21 psi with stock boost control, and now with all the crap I have done holding 26 psi it's only 3 mph higher?! Can a dead clutch really kill my acceleration that bad?! 
Oct 27, 2010, 07:55 PM
#289
Epic stock clutch fail for me tonight. I could slip it way back when it was only 250ish whp at 3500-4000 rpm and it wouldn't get too upset about it, but tonight it was all kinds of pissed off. Pretty much clutch spin through 1st and 2nd, and then it would take off in 3rd, 4th, and then a little bit of 5th until I crossed the line.....bouncing off of the 7800 rpm rev limiter in each gear all the way down the track. My bad for not making sure my tuner raised it, but I still thought it would have pulled better than a 111 mph trap speed. It trapped 108 on stock IX turbo, TBE, and LICP at 21 psi with stock boost control, and now with all the crap I have done holding 26 psi it's only 3 mph higher?! Can a dead clutch really kill my acceleration that bad?!
My bad for not making sure my tuner raised it, but I still thought it would have pulled better than a 111 mph trap speed. It trapped 108 on stock IX turbo, TBE, and LICP at 21 psi with stock boost control, and now with all the crap I have done holding 26 psi it's only 3 mph higher?! Can a dead clutch really kill my acceleration that bad?!
Oct 27, 2010, 08:27 PM
#290
A dead clutch can definitely kill your acceleration!...you were probably not even transferring 75% of your power from the engine to the wheels...Throw a clutch in there asap & I bet you will trap 118mph easy...Having to shift to 5th in our stupid 6 spds will slow us down too...Have your tuner bump your rev limiter to 8250...I would only suggest reving 4th gear out that high, shift 1st-3rd gears at around 7900 or where ever you start dropping power/boost...
Thanks again for the feedback. Any chance you could recommend a good clutch with long life for mostly streety use, maybe 1 road course track day per month in the summer time, and maybe 10 1/4 mile passes per year....at the most. Seems like stock, ACT HDSS, or Exedy Stage 1 are the most popular for daily drivers, but I see a lot of support out there for the twin discs.
Oct 27, 2010, 08:48 PM
#291
OK, that makes me feal better about it. Yay, more mods....but not the fun kind. Booo. Thanks again for the feedback. Any chance you could recommend a good clutch with long life for mostly streety use, maybe 1 road course track day per month in the summer time, and maybe 10 1/4 mile passes per year....at the most. Seems like stock, ACT HDSS, or Exedy Stage 1 are the most popular for daily drivers, but I see a lot of support out there for the twin discs.
Thanks again for the feedback. Any chance you could recommend a good clutch with long life for mostly streety use, maybe 1 road course track day per month in the summer time, and maybe 10 1/4 mile passes per year....at the most. Seems like stock, ACT HDSS, or Exedy Stage 1 are the most popular for daily drivers, but I see a lot of support out there for the twin discs.
Oct 28, 2010, 09:07 AM
#292
Oh wait, that's right, the other 3 were scattered all over the highway.
I didnt even think about it, since it was so destroyed when I saw it.
I never thought to tear it apart and grab that.
Good and you?
working alot.
Times is tough, so trying to catch up on some bills.
All that $ I spent on my rebuild is catching up to me..
ltr man.. J
Oct 28, 2010, 11:24 AM
#294
Best update to this thread so far...I am walking my car out of work for lunch and what do I see...A 2.5 ft long knife scratch starting mid way down my drivers side fender and ending half way down my door...fu*king bull sh*t...I really can't believe someone I work with would do something like that...its through the clear, paint and into the metal...whole fender and door will need to be painted...awesome...
Oct 28, 2010, 11:44 AM
#296
Best update to this thread so far...I am walking my car out of work for lunch and what do I see...A 2.5 ft long knife scratch starting mid way down my drivers side fender and ending half way down my door...fu*king bull sh*t...I really can't believe someone I work with would do something like that...its through the clear, paint and into the metal...whole fender and door will need to be painted...awesome...
there will always be HATERS in this world 
Oct 28, 2010, 07:04 PM
#298
No cameras at work...I wish...There was this one dude being pretty shady today...He usually parks where I park but he parked like 10 cars down from me today and he came in late...He wasn't talking to me at all today...I didn't do anything to him...don't know what he deal was...I filed a police report so If I found out who did it they are definitely paying for this sh*t...its an easy $700 or so to repaint the fender and door...
