09-11-2014, 06:49 AM | #29 |
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Update on BC Racing ER coilovers:
The coilovers I initially received were Q04-ER, which does not work on the revised 13+ (1LE) suspension. I suppose my luck helped me out this time: BC Racing has just finished ER series for 14+ cars (Q10ER is the serial number)! I might become the first one to try it. It will be shipped from Taiwan, and should take a few weeks. I asked for track-biased valving, Swift springs if possible, and dyno sheets of every shock.
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09-12-2014, 04:41 AM | #30 |
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DeWitts Radiator
I finally got to install the DeWitts radiator. They say direct fit, right? What a cluster-crap! As with all installs, it started well, and I quickly started removing the shrouds, the fan, and the OEM radiator. Then came the first issue: The bottom ports are just too big! All of them (except tranmission oil lines). I started looking up and taking measurements, and realized the OD of ports are actually OD of the OEM hoses, not the ID! No wonder, I initially could not slide them in. In the end, I used WD-40 liberally and forced them in. Then came the second issue: Remember, the OD of the ports are larger. That also meant that the OEM clips did not work! Those clips are designed to work with only a certain ID, and do not have much of a tolerance (which is why they usually don't fail and get loose). Thankfully, I found clamps laying around to replace the OEM clamps. The third issue: This is the killer issue. The bolting locations for the fans did not align! It is too late to revert to stock since I'll be on my way to Oregon tomorrow for the track day, so I improvised yet again and came up with an ugly solution: metal zip-ties. Welcome to my ghetto engine bay! At least, one would hope it is a huge improvement in capacity:
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09-12-2014, 06:08 AM | #31 |
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Well thank you for the radiator update! I was curious as to how it would go because this mod was very interesting. I will not buy a Dewitts if they cannot be honest about it not being a direct bolt-on.
What a hack job, (Dewitts) NOT you. Props to you to get it up and running with what you had! Let us know about your track temps!
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09-12-2014, 08:22 PM | #33 |
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HAVE YOU GUYS EVER HEARD OF JDP MOTORSPORTS. PLEASE CONTACT THEM AND GET GREAT ADVISE ON RADIATOR CHOICES AS WELL AS OTHER PRODUCTS FOR OUR CAMAROS, THANK YOU. Jordan installs parts on customers cars and knows a heck of a lot of what to use and what not to use.
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I've always heard great things about DeWitts in the Corvette world. My opinion is that this is either a rare issue, or they're dropping the ball; we'll see.
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09-13-2014, 12:56 AM | #35 |
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Ready for the track day tomorrow. I set-up Torque app to read engine oil temp as well, so I'll see if it reads above 266 degrees. When I tested it, the app was reading 168.8 degrees F when the DIC displayed 169.
I decided to put the camera on the top right corner of the passenger window. This way, it shows the whole front window, steering wheel, shifter, and a bit of the sides. I got the alignment done yesterday. I did not know that you had to purchase camber bolts (and that the car doesn't come with any such bolt). Even with that bolt, the max camber was around -2.
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09-14-2014, 06:14 AM | #36 | ||
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Finally did my first track day with the car!
Action items: Brake pads: ST43 pads worked great with no issues, but they do SCREAM! Scream as in wife of an SUV driver turns her head to me and says "Oh my god!", in utter shock of how loud my brakes are. Scream as in a firefighter's siren, only in more annoying higher pitch.
EDIT: It turns out the oil temp sensor is fake, so the temps I read were not correct. The radiator itself might indeed be sufficient like it has been for me on my '13 Corvette Z06. Please ignore this following conclusion. The radiator by itself did not keep the engine oil temps satisfactorily cool enough. The coolant never exceeded 220s F, but engine oil quickly got to 280s F within few laps.
I knew PSS tires would not help much, but I didn't expect such a bad performance. Or perhaps I am just spoiled by all the R-compound tires I've been using on my former cars and the Miata. I am still undecided on what to do on this. I can:
New mod: yellow Chevrolet decal! :P Here is the video from the day. I was all over the place. Still, the time was not too bad at all. It gives me hope that it can do wonders once the car's set-up is dialed in, and it is shod with appropriate tires. 2: 02.12 was the best lap of the day. Same track with my Miata (counter-clockwise):
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09-19-2014, 04:00 PM | #37 |
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I had good progress:
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09-19-2014, 04:04 PM | #38 |
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Current mods list
Legend: Planned | Procured | Installed
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09-19-2014, 04:17 PM | #39 |
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I will receive my oil cooler kit soon. Here are a few remarks about:
Parts list (The last number is quantity):
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09-20-2014, 05:11 PM | #40 |
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Just got a baseline dyno. It is bone stock, including tune, except the cat-back exhaust and air intake. Well, it also has radiator, but I don't think it has any impact.
First 2 pulls are on 4th, and last one is on third gear. Looks like it has about ~400 whp (SAE-corrected). Looking forward to getting it dynoed again after TSP headers w/cats and FSP's mail-order tune. STD-corrected results (correction for imports) SAE-corrected results
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09-20-2014, 05:43 PM | #41 |
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Do you have any plans to add an air scoop for your CAI? I have one installed and am wondering how to best route the driver side brake duct with that scoop still in place (if possible).
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09-20-2014, 05:46 PM | #42 |
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To be honest, I don't think I even need the header, but I bought it anyway, so will install it; I do not have any plans for the CAI. It was actually installed by the first owner. I was going to remove it and revert it back to stock, but realized how such a high quality it is with very good insulation, and left it in place.
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