Broke Crank At The Track!!!
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Originally Posted by tom kerr
well new engine is the plan. so what is stock. do I need to keep the cats??
Can I run a straight pipe? An ECU flash that doesnt void the warranty from the dealer seemed benign before, but now?
What about the LWFW? Short shifter ok?
Can I run a straight pipe? An ECU flash that doesnt void the warranty from the dealer seemed benign before, but now?
What about the LWFW? Short shifter ok?
Don't need a short shift. Really better to focus on smoothness at the track anyway...
While the motor is out, probably good to get steel synchro's forom Porsche Motorsport while refreshing the transmission, though... That will pay bigger dividends, in my view...
Check with Kevin at UMW for his ZC turbos, though.... instant boost which will really help you in exitting corners.
Might as well to the GT3RS crank and Arrow rods or Carillo's while you're at it. Also from UMW!
As you well know, the TT's have Titanium connecting rods as it is.... s they really don;t bend or streach or break.... it's generally the HARDWARE (bolts) that can be the issue here, so for the less expensive routem you could always consider upgrading the rod-bolts and etc...
I'm sure there are some VERY experienced guys who can weigh on on this.
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Originally Posted by heavychevy
I know I have cut it close a number of times. Seems like the gas gauge becomes a second thought when you're going at it on the track.
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Originally Posted by SpeedYellow
LOVE my LWFW from Kevin at UWM. OMG what an improvement! Colin @ Cantrell Motorsports did all of the installation. Just excellent at improving the feel on the car.
Don't need a short shift. Really better to focus on smoothness at the track anyway...
While the motor is out, probably good to get steel synchro's forom Porsche Motorsport while refreshing the transmission, though... That will pay bigger dividends, in my view...
Check with Kevin at UMW for his ZC turbos, though.... instant boost which will really help you in exitting corners.
Might as well to the GT3RS crank and Arrow rods or Carillo's while you're at it. Also from UMW!
As you well know, the TT's have Titanium connecting rods as it is.... s they really don;t bend or streach or break.... it's generally the HARDWARE (bolts) that can be the issue here, so for the less expensive routem you could always consider upgrading the rod-bolts and etc...
I'm sure there are some VERY experienced guys who can weigh on on this.
Don't need a short shift. Really better to focus on smoothness at the track anyway...
While the motor is out, probably good to get steel synchro's forom Porsche Motorsport while refreshing the transmission, though... That will pay bigger dividends, in my view...
Check with Kevin at UMW for his ZC turbos, though.... instant boost which will really help you in exitting corners.
Might as well to the GT3RS crank and Arrow rods or Carillo's while you're at it. Also from UMW!
As you well know, the TT's have Titanium connecting rods as it is.... s they really don;t bend or streach or break.... it's generally the HARDWARE (bolts) that can be the issue here, so for the less expensive routem you could always consider upgrading the rod-bolts and etc...
I'm sure there are some VERY experienced guys who can weigh on on this.
Yes, the GT3 does, but the turbo does not. Or am I losing my marbles?
Last edited by cjv; Aug 9, 2007 at 06:34 PM.
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Originally Posted by SpeedYellow
they really don;t bend or streach or break.... it's generally the HARDWARE (bolts) that can be the issue here
BTW Tom sorry to hear and glad to see the TT is on the road to recovery.
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Originally Posted by cjv
"TT's have titanium connectings rods as it is" ............
Yes, the GT3 does, but the turbo does not. Or am I losing my marbles?
Yes, the GT3 does, but the turbo does not. Or am I losing my marbles?
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Originally Posted by joetwint
True the hardware is a problem but the rods also have a tendency to bend ........
Good luck Tom - I know how much it sucks...
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thanks guys I went with the new engine from porsche and will NOT mod it but continue to track it heavily.
Kevin at Ultimate came through for me BIG TIME as well as Viper Bob at Vortex Motorsports. Should be running next week and to the track as soon as it is broken in!!
Kevin at Ultimate came through for me BIG TIME as well as Viper Bob at Vortex Motorsports. Should be running next week and to the track as soon as it is broken in!!
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Originally Posted by tom kerr
thanks guys I went with the new engine from porsche and will NOT mod it but continue to track it heavily.
Kevin at Ultimate came through for me BIG TIME as well as Viper Bob at Vortex Motorsports. Should be running next week and to the track as soon as it is broken in!!
Kevin at Ultimate came through for me BIG TIME as well as Viper Bob at Vortex Motorsports. Should be running next week and to the track as soon as it is broken in!!
I guess your challenge now will be, achieving the same laps times with less power, can you do it????
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Originally Posted by heavychevy
Wait....dont tell me that....your running ....BONE STOCK!?!?!?!?!?!? Other than suspension? I bet after you get a couple k miles on it, you'll go ahead and get a flash, which is really all you need with that car, maybe an exaust, like you have before, there are ways to combat this without going too overprotective.
I guess your challenge now will be, achieving the same laps times with less power, can you do it????
I guess your challenge now will be, achieving the same laps times with less power, can you do it????
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Originally Posted by tom kerr
Ok maybe an ECU flash and my straight pipes back