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by rx22nv
Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: R31 front struts on a Sigma
Replies: 54
Views: 16911

Re: R31 front struts on a Sigma

Z31 stuff is good, although its not as easy to find.

S13 setup would allow the use of the common aftermarket coil overs.

Any one shed more light on the s13 into GH swap? Have we discussed t on this forum before? Perfect for my yellow galant which I need to step up to 5 stud.
by rx22nv
Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Cam for 2.6 turbo
Replies: 17
Views: 1631

Re: Cam for 2.6 turbo

I ran into the 11's with the stock magna cam too. so perhaps i should be looking more at upgrading my fuel system then to an 044 and bigger injectors, then see how bad the cam is. Running 11's is an impressive time for the stock cam mate. Either way if i get one i'll start witha cheater cam for now...
by rx22nv
Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Cam for 2.6 turbo
Replies: 17
Views: 1631

Re: Cam for 2.6 turbo

So true Mic, I got one of Paul's Cams. My setup uses a dead stocker m2 casting.

I ran into the 11's with the stock magna cam too.
by rx22nv
Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: EPA
Replies: 111
Views: 13181

Re: EPA

In my experiences, I had a letter sent to me in the mail asking them to present my RX2 at the epa for testing. They were concerned with noise only, not emissions. In my area the RTA do the emissions testing not the EPA, you may be in luck.
by rx22nv
Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:20 am
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: Tuff auto conversion
Replies: 77
Views: 8892

Re: Tuff auto conversion

Plus - 300 metre, top gear burnouts rule the universe. :D
by rx22nv
Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: Tuff auto conversion
Replies: 77
Views: 8892

Re: Tuff auto conversion

Auto's are for people who can't turn corners :P Ha! Corners are just there to link up the straights! I've come into this thread way too late, but you boys seem to have it covered. Auto is the way to go, the biggest plus is there is no stupid clutch to wear out. My Powerglide has been in my wagon fo...
by rx22nv
Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:16 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: heat proof for floor pans
Replies: 25
Views: 1793

Re: heat proof for floor pans

+1 for the heat gun method. I used a 1 inch paint scraper too. I couldn't get my hands on the dry ice.
by rx22nv
Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: heat proof for floor pans
Replies: 25
Views: 1793

Re: heat proof for floor pans

Yeah that's a good point for thise who leave their car outside. THe race fuel kills my exhaust too, It would last minutes.
by rx22nv
Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:34 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: heat proof for floor pans
Replies: 25
Views: 1793

Re: heat proof for floor pans

It would also be beneficial to wrap the exhaust in that heat wrap stuff too. Doing this keeps the heat in, which is said to keep the gas volume expanded and help draw gas away from the engine/turbo. I have to do it, the shoe of my dyno tuner melted to the floor after a few hours on the dyno. The gas...
by rx22nv
Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:48 pm
Forum: Panel/Paint Shop
Topic: rust fix
Replies: 12
Views: 1703

Re: rust fix

Why not use the automotive filler? But yeah, fibreglass and then plastic filler on top. Treat the edges of the metal with a rust converter or etch primer. It will slow down the rust coming back. I guess if there's no metal, then there will be no rust! :lol:
by rx22nv
Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:35 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Whos got a boost??
Replies: 59
Views: 5389

Re: Whos got a boost??

gd wagon 2.6 turbo.
Gd sedan 2.0 starion turbo
by rx22nv
Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: 3.5L stroker kit? I want one
Replies: 44
Views: 8235

Re: 3.5L stroker kit? I want one

Sounds awesome, got any more info on that? Should fit a little easier than the 2j I tried to squeeze in my coupe. This would be the 3.7l Mercruiser 470 its actually half a ford 460 but has a chev gearbox pattern so theres plenty of good heads and boxes out there I had one in my old Hains Hunter So ...
by rx22nv
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:51 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: 3.5L stroker kit? I want one
Replies: 44
Views: 8235

Re: 3.5L stroker kit? I want one

Sounds awesome, got any more info on that? Should fit a little easier than the 2j I tried to squeeze in my coupe.
by rx22nv
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Turbo oil return
Replies: 15
Views: 2783

Re: Turbo oil return

It was about half inch from memory? I've got a turbo sump here somewhere but I don't know where.

Bigger is better for turbo oil drains, just make it to match the turbo's drain pipe size.
by rx22nv
Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: 3.5L stroker kit? I want one
Replies: 44
Views: 8235

Re: 3.5L stroker kit? I want one

ha I even looked at running one of those engines that was basically a big block chev cut in half and used a custom crank. It was roughly about 250 cubes. I would have done it but they wanted 9k US for the crank. One ran low 7's NA in an altered. Would have been easy as there is big block stuff every...
by rx22nv
Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: 3.5L stroker kit? I want one
Replies: 44
Views: 8235

Re: 3.5L stroker kit? I want one

The head on my car is an M2 casting. It has larger exhaust valves fitted which was fairly involved, but is not ported. It goes pretty well I would say but most would not get to the stage where they maxxed out the flow of the head.
by rx22nv
Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: 3.5L stroker kit? I want one
Replies: 44
Views: 8235

Re: 3.5L stroker kit? I want one

Wouldn't it make an astron into more of a truck motor? The torque would be great but it wouldn't be the best for trying to get high rpm out of. You'd need 3.0 diff gears for the drags!
by rx22nv
Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: Events » Event Photo Album » Cruise Register
Topic: NSW Members
Replies: 33
Views: 6719

Re: NSW Members

I'm in Penrith.
by rx22nv
Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:15 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Peter Wherrett Passes Away RIP
Replies: 10
Views: 1269

Peter Wherrett Passes Away RIP

Just saw this on yahoo this evening, sorry if its a repost.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/entertainm ... long-road/