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- TeeLew replied to the thread Hood Venting Options for Cooling.The advantage that the Race Louvers have is that they stand proud of the hood. They have the gurney. AJ Hartman has some really good tunnel work he's done in this regard. The things I've done complete support what he found. (see full post)
- RedStallion27 posted a reply to the lap time of 1:57.200 by EricH on track configuration Full Course at track Ridge Motorsports Park.Nice driving. What a cool track with all the elevation changes.
- Deadly0ne replied to the thread Hood Venting Options for Cooling.Well, this whole conversation made me take another look at the GT-4 style hood offered by Anderson Composites and compare that with what data is available from Race Louvers. Seems like without some prominent gurney the cooling ability may not be... (see full post)
302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.Today's Cryptoquote..............." I grew up poor, but I didn't have poor dreams."____________Magic Johnson (see full post)- LSboss replied to the thread Blacksheep Creds.I echo what Bill said above. TMO is very lucky to have you as a thread commentator. You do know tires and I am always glad to run scrubs you have blessed to be still track worthy to run in my HPDE. And with the endorsements posted in your first... (see full post)
- TeeLew replied to the thread Hood Venting Options for Cooling.Ya, the stock vents are decoration. (see full post)
ArizonaBOSS replied to the thread Magunum Swap, need guidance.You want the close-ratio box (2.66 1st gear) for road racing. Clutch - Exedy Hyper Single (billet pressure plate won't crack like McLeod) Flywheel - Exedy comes with lightened unit. Get the MGW shifter and you won't have to worry about the 2-3... (see full post)
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread S550 Upside Down and on the Wrong Side.Lethal Performance is in Florida, so it sounds like a shipment directly from the manufacturer instead of from in stock pieces at Lethal.Exciting stuff. I can't wait to hear of the results. (see full post)
67GTA replied to the thread S197 3V long soft pedal.What year and base model is your S197? (see full post)
steveespo replied to the thread What did you do to your Boss 302 or S197 today?.Those transmission plugs are metric. Just a heads up, M16 x 1.5 (see full post)
TheTed replied to the thread Hood Venting Options for Cooling.I thought that's what you were referring to. Yes, that hood is very different altogether. (see full post)- TeeLew replied to the thread Hood Venting Options for Cooling.The GTD (GT3) race car vs. the GTD street car (see full post)
- stevbd replied to the thread S197 DeepImpactBlues.Super inspiring repair and build, looking amazing great work. (see full post)
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67GTA replied to the thread What did you do to your Boss 302 or S197 today?.The clutch is a closed system so no easy way to flush. With the shared reservoir, it will eventually exchange fluid with the clean stuff after a brake flush but at the mercy of putting the dirty fluid back into the reservoir. Many of us added a... (see full post)
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67GTA replied to the thread Magunum Swap, need guidance.As you’re considering options, may not hurt to talk to Bruce at Modern Driveline. In addition to complete Tremec kits, they have a house brand of clutches/flywheels with many different options. I believe it’s the “Superior” branded clutches on... (see full post)
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TheTed replied to the thread S650 Cliff II.From my experience on track, you're hitting those high oil temps a lot faster than I am, even on hot days with the AC on. So, using my Dark Horse as a baseline, there's room for improvement.Keep track of OAT while doing this, since that has a... (see full post)
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TheTed replied to the thread Hood Venting Options for Cooling.It's really about creating a pressure differential between underwood and above the hood, but I think we're saying the same thing. The gurney I agree should help with that. I do think there should be improved airflow out of the hood vs. the small... (see full post)
Stan Whitney replied to the thread Hood Venting Options for Cooling.Another avenue to look at is opening up the fender liner vents for the oil and trans coolers. Even on the 350/500's they seem small and restrictive compared to my wife's C8.example here (see full post)-
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Stan Whitney replied to the thread S550 Carbon Doors Project - from the depths of Badger Labs.If you have not already, you will want to make the door hinges pinned for quick removal. Makes trailer loading, maintenance etc easier. Most gt* doors are. I'd consider moving components inside the cage/tub just for crash survivability. You... (see full post)
mwjscn replied to the thread S550 Carbon Doors Project - from the depths of Badger Labs.Coming from my DIY vacuum forming experience, I would agree that some draft angle on the pocket walls and larger, softer, fillet angles on the inset door pocket edge would make your life easier when it comes to layup and mold separation. (see full post)
