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 Aug 13 2006, 04:55 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather  Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26  |
Interesting to compare my current graph to the graph I've been targeting. I like the much earlier power delivery and the higher torque level than the target I was shooting for.
 Oh and for those that haven't seen this target graph before I plotted the dyno numbers from someones Fairly stock DSM for reference in green at the bottom.
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-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Aug 28 2006, 09:18 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
As usual. 3 steps forward and 2 steps back. I felt I was getting crank walk symptoms. When I pulled the splash shield and measured it I found I had .040 crank shaft end play. Max allowable is .007. So tonight I pulled the oil pan and the center main cap. Wow!
I'm seriously surprised the crank or rods have not been making audible noise. That center bearings thrust surfaces are beat. The rotating surface is not beat down but filled with molten bearing. I feel I can pull the engine and replace the crank with a good unturned crank and new factory bearings. So that's my current project... To find and install a good crank and finish tuning before Victory Day at Cordova. 
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Aug 28 2006, 09:26 PM
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Web Administrator Yo! Group: Admin Posts: 516 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Mackinaw, IL Member No.: 376 |
All I have to say is... damn!
-------------------- Fast & Furious on the outside...DSM under the hood!!!
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Aug 28 2006, 11:39 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
Crebo, you're remarkably persistent man. It takes real courage to continually push against adversity and persevere against the most stern admonishment that mechanical catastrophe can exhibit.
-------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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Aug 29 2006, 12:19 AM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 19-September 02 From: New Baden, IL Member No.: 7 |
QUOTE (akamiami @ Aug 28 2006, 11:39 PM) Crebo, you're remarkably persistent man. It takes real courage to continually push against adversity and persevere against the most stern admonishment that mechanical catastrophe can exhibit.  Uh... yeah... What he said... and... That sucks
-------------------- -The original (member) 007. Stop looking at me Spy!!
-98 S-10 P/U creepin' low on stock 15s!! -You come off just a little more intelligent if you know how to spell the insults in addition to saying them |
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Aug 29 2006, 06:43 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Yeah that or I'm stupid and stuborn.
Actually, letting the beast go has been thrown around pretty seriously here lately. I feel a bit of accomplishment with the dyno numbers, but it's pretty hollow knowing it didn't last. Besides that I just can not find anything in a reasonable price range that I am interested in. Sure I would take a new C6, an Aston Martin, or a sweet vintage 60's muscle car in pristeen shape, but they are all out of my reach at the moment. And to be honest, AWD has spoiled me to the point I don't like the idea of a car that becomes useless in rainy or cold weather. Beyond that the dyno numbers have given me more fuel to keep her going. The torque may not be the highest for the HP, but it is the highest I've heard for a 4 cylinder street car. I think this crank swap could be pretty easy assuming the new one is in good shape. Then once I get a boost gage I can trust along with more tuning I plan to blow my targeted Dyno chart out of the water on pump gas and aim for 600whp on race gas. Yeah, it's a sickness! -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Aug 29 2006, 07:48 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
I can honestly say that I would have thrown in the towel a long time ago in your situation kicks... kudos for sticking it out.
-------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Aug 29 2006, 08:16 AM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 6-November 04 From: Urbana Member No.: 382 |
QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Aug 29 2006, 06:43 AM) Sure I would take a new C6, an Aston Martin, or a sweet vintage 60's muscle car in pristeen shape, but they are all out of my reach at the moment. And to be honest, AWD has spoiled me to the point I don't like the idea of a car that becomes useless in rainy or cold weather. I always found the Camaro to be MORE fun in that weather............ pick your poison I guess 
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Aug 29 2006, 08:35 AM
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Let's be honest here, Marcus. Much like the folks that suffered tragedy during Katrina, you must come to the only logical conclusion: God hates your car. You better make peace or repent or something, cause you have got that dude PISSED!!!!
Seriously though, you cause us all to stand by you with mouths ajar in wonderment of your determination and steadfastness. Kudos and a half. (Redeemable for one (1) night of pleasure at the Goat's Pen) 
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thanks hcar.... I am still massaging that area trying to get it ready...  |
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Aug 29 2006, 08:45 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
you need a 2.0 or a 2.4 crank?? got the one in the auto, not sure on the shape of it.
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Aug 29 2006, 11:47 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Thanks guys..
Mitsu, I need a 2.4 crank. Kris (akamiami) is going to hook me up with his used 2.4 Hyundai 2.4 engine. I'll steel the crank out of that puppy and have an extra block if I need one. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Aug 29 2006, 12:41 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
BTW - Getting a semi-powerfull rear wheel drive to get sideway and squirly is easy enough on dry pavement (I didn't say it's not fun)
But I like being able to lay down acceleration runs that are probably within 10ths of my dry pavement runs even when it's wet out with AWD. It's not the safest thing, but it has my interest more than sitting in one spot spinning the tires.  The Goats Pin That's good.
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Aug 29 2006, 08:32 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 6-November 04 From: Urbana Member No.: 382 |
QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Aug 29 2006, 12:41 PM) BTW - Getting a semi-powerfull rear wheel drive to get sideway and squirly is easy enough on dry pavement (I didn't say it's not fun) that is true, its easier, and VERY fun AWD drifto's are quite entertaining as well! --------------------
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Sep 12 2006, 11:24 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Polished the 2.4 Hyundai crank. Installed it in the new stock bearings last night. So she is on her way back together.
I also spent some time retapping a turbine housing bolt hole where the ex-man bolts always bind up. Then filed the top of the housing flat to cut down on exhaust gas leakage around the turbo. good power and numbers are around the corner. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Sep 12 2006, 11:44 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
I assume you'll be ready by Vicary day...
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Sep 12 2006, 11:48 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
I'm shooting for it... Just depends on if the car agrees with me or not.
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Sep 12 2006, 12:47 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Sep 20 2006, 07:04 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
I've been sick all through the weekend. Just started feeling better last night. Well enough that I put the final touches on my crank/engine reinstall.
The install included a new liquid filled fuel pressure gage and a new 0-35psi boost gage to make sure the important items are still in check. If you remember my old boost gage would only read boost in choppy incriments and would max at 23psi on the dyno. I had a few suprises once I took my first test drives last night and this morning. A very nice attribute she has picked up is smooth-as butter engine performance...aside from the fact that it has no balance shafts. Cruising at 55mph is so smooth now it feels like when I first bought the Talon. That is a nice side affect that I REALLY like. even makes me think about not racing it anymore just to keep it this smooth. Hahaha! A strange suprise was the fact that when applying the accelerator I was abble to slap 35psi on the new boost gage without hardly trying! Um...wow. I purposely left the boost controller at the setting I had when dynoing to verify where I was at. I did change the hose routing and tightened up the connection between the ex-man and turbine housing... But dayum! 35psi!? NCgalant and I tuned and tuned on that with very little knock at WOT. There is no way I could have been running that much boost on pump gas! Anyway things are looking good to make it to the autocross this weekend. I just need to redo the tune. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Sep 20 2006, 07:14 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Sep 20 2006, 07:04 AM) A strange suprise was the fact that when applying the accelerator I was abble to slap 35psi on the new boost gage without hardly trying! Um...wow. I purposely left the boost controller at the setting I had when dynoing to verify where I was at. I did change the hose routing and tightened up the connection between the ex-man and turbine housing... But dayum! 35psi!? NCgalant and I tuned and tuned on that with very little knock at WOT. There is no way I could have been running that much boost on pump gas! That's a whole lotta love! Did it peg the 35psi mark or just gradually meet it like it's right at 35psi? Kinda makes me wonder if you're not running more if you pegged that gauge.
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Sep 20 2006, 08:19 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
I believe she was going to go over 35. The gage just swung from 0 straight to 35psi before I could let of at half throttle in third gear. Cool, but I'm not in the market for another rebuild right now.
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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