Houston, we have ignition!

Fired up the DET last night. Struggled with a big exhaust leak for a little while. Even changed gaskets. It went away as soon as I installed the O2 sensor. :eek: What a monkey. :)


Today I had to do some suspension work (had to replace a part from the argument with the forklift fork). At the same time I installed 200# springs in the rear. I moved the 275# springs from the rear to the front, replacing the 340# springs I had there before. I'm hoping this will give a really nice ride. The 340/275 was a big jiggly except on the way too and from the convention. The extra weight in the car made it ride like stock (not exaggerating). So, I'm going to try 275/200 and see how it works. I raised the front 0.25" and the rear 0.125" to go with the lower spring rates. More on this later.


I haven't test driven it yet since it needs another suspension part (they sent the wrong one initially) and it needs an R12 refill (broke a #%#@$$# line when removing the DE). I'll give it a systems check tonight when it's cooler. I hope to get it hooked up to a Consult next week.


More later.

:jump:

And now, the full signature.....George Roffe
Houston, TX
<http://home.earthlink.net/~geo3/>;

91 Black SE-R w/:
16x7 BBS RX, Yokohama A520 215/40-16, Swain White Lightning coated Hotshot header, Random Technology cat, Trust (GReddy) exhaust, AD22VF brakes, Axxis pads, SS lines, Tokicos, Eibach Prokits, ST sway bars, Courtesy front STB, Stillen short shifter, Naeyaert rear STB, Fiamm air horns, Factory cruise (not available in 91), DPR Stage VI head w/ HPC coated valves & DPR valve springs, Swain TBC & PM coated 300ZX pistons with domes removed, 1mm overbore, SR20DET piston coolers, complete balancing, CM aluminum flywheel, JWT Pressure Plate, Unorthodox Racing pulleys, 370cc injectors, JWT ECU, JWT cams, ES suspension bushings, ES steering rack bushings, prototype Nu Tech adjustable rear swaybar, Place Racing CAI. Momo Shadow shift knob (engine currently out of the car and being rebuilt - we can rebuild it, make it stronger, faster, better :-)

91 Red G20 w/:
Courtesy short shifter, Random Technology cat, 17x7.5 ADR M-Classic, Sumitomo HTR-Z II 205/40-17, Momo Shadow shift knob, Momo Shift Boot, Momo pedals, Momo Runner steering wheel with modifications to use factory cruise control, KYB ABX dampers, Ground Control coilovers (275/200), Bluebird SR20DET, Unorthodox Racing pulleys, JWT clutch and Pressure Plate, JWT aluminum flywheel, Swain Tech White Lightning coated exhaust manifold; turbine housing; exhaust elbow, Extrude Honed exhaust manifold; turbine housing; exhaust elbow, Stillen Intake, HS prototype DET installation kit with HKS intercooler - coated with Swain Tech Black Body Emitting coating (what intercooler?), ES shifter bushing

:o Hey did you get some pics of you ride when removing & installing just to take a look at your work & your challenges.

I would love to see what a heart transplant on a car looks like!:alien:




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Congrats George! Bet you can't wait to get it on the road soon.

O2 sensor! HA! That's rich! :D Or would that be lean? :jump:
:apoke:

Well, Geo, what can I say... get it on the road!!! Congrats, you're the man! :)

P.S. Are there any *other* turbo P10-s/11-s out there?

Originally posted by redvalkrie
:o Hey did you get some pics of you ride when removing & installing just to take a look at your work & your challenges.

I would love to see what a heart transplant on a car looks like

There will be a full detailed write-up with photos coming, but not right away. You'll have to wait. :)

Originally posted by G-Forces
Congrats George! Bet you can't wait to get it on the road soon.

Thanks. You're right. :D

Originally posted by G-Forces
O2 sensor! HA! That's rich! :D Or would that be lean? :jump:
:apoke:

Hehe. Yep.

I'm rolling in bananas now.
:p

Originally posted by P10DET


There will be a full detailed write-up with photos coming, but not right away. You'll have to wait. :-)



Thats what I said but Ihaven't done it yet, big mechanical jobs can leave you with little energy after the fact...Plus you end up drivin around a little more "testing it out" :)

Congrats Geo... Can't wait to read the write up, and see the car out here in Phoenix at next year's convention :D

I'm also very interested to hear the outcome of the new springs. I have the 340/250 setup, and it's a tad harsh, but no where near as bad as the spring rates would suggest. But just like you mentioned, I do notice the ride gets better with more weight in the car. Good luck.

where in houston are u??... id like to see this!