New Project - Skunkwerks EM9D
New Project - Skunkwerks EM9D
It really doesn't but sometimes the track gets bumped down on the priority list.
(09-30-2010, 12:48 PM)turbodeezl Do you have a link that shows what this tester looks like?
(09-30-2010, 12:48 PM)turbodeezl Do you have a link that shows what this tester looks like?
(10-02-2010, 01:57 AM)400Eric How does building a gate make the car faster? I mean really, let's get our priorities straight!
Regards, Eric
(10-02-2010, 01:57 AM)400Eric How does building a gate make the car faster? I mean really, let's get our priorities straight!
Regards, Eric
I have been driving around and all seems pretty well. I just want to see if I can get a little more out of it so I am tossing around the idea of a larger turbo because I still have some black smoke on the top end.
The other day I was playing around and I had the S/C completely bypassed and was trying to spool the trubo - no luck at all. The S/C makes my current combo possible and it should make a larger trubo feasable as well.
I have been looking around and I found an HX40 that meets all the criteria I need as far as phyiscal dimensions and air flow. Looking at the compressor map I should be right in the middle of the islands with a pressure ratio of 3.00 and 44 lbs/hr.
How many blades on the compressor of that HX 40?
(10-02-2010, 09:19 PM)E300TSC How many blades on the compressor of that HX 40?
(10-02-2010, 09:19 PM)E300TSC How many blades on the compressor of that HX 40?
OK, when I was researching mine, I found that there were 6, 7 and 8 with unique maps for each. Didn't know if that info would help you.
(10-03-2010, 09:23 AM)E300TSC OK, when I was researching mine, I found that there were 6, 7 and 8 with unique maps for each. Didn't know if that info would help you.
(10-03-2010, 09:23 AM)E300TSC OK, when I was researching mine, I found that there were 6, 7 and 8 with unique maps for each. Didn't know if that info would help you.
(10-03-2010, 09:31 AM)Rudolf_Diesel it now needs a 2.38 pressure ratio and 35 lbs/hr....I fall in the middle of the map and that is a better.
(10-03-2010, 09:31 AM)Rudolf_Diesel it now needs a 2.38 pressure ratio and 35 lbs/hr....I fall in the middle of the map and that is a better.
(10-03-2010, 10:21 AM)ForcedInduction(10-03-2010, 09:31 AM)Rudolf_Diesel it now needs a 2.38 pressure ratio and 35 lbs/hr....I fall in the middle of the map and that is a better.
Thats at absolute max airflow, how about the rest of the range? Even my little 2256 flows enough to support my 31lp/min @ 2.34.
(10-03-2010, 10:21 AM)ForcedInduction(10-03-2010, 09:31 AM)Rudolf_Diesel it now needs a 2.38 pressure ratio and 35 lbs/hr....I fall in the middle of the map and that is a better.
Thats at absolute max airflow, how about the rest of the range? Even my little 2256 flows enough to support my 31lp/min @ 2.34.
(10-03-2010, 12:55 PM)garage So Rudolf, what is the fastest this car has done so far?On the track or freeway? I am going to Fontana on th 30th of October and she should do a lot better than the last time. As far as the freeway, I had it up to 110...
(10-03-2010, 12:55 PM)garage Any gnarly burnouts?
(10-03-2010, 12:55 PM)garage Have you killed any civics on the fwy yet?
(10-03-2010, 12:55 PM)garage So Rudolf, what is the fastest this car has done so far?On the track or freeway? I am going to Fontana on th 30th of October and she should do a lot better than the last time. As far as the freeway, I had it up to 110...
(10-03-2010, 12:55 PM)garage Any gnarly burnouts?
(10-03-2010, 12:55 PM)garage Have you killed any civics on the fwy yet?
Yeah i was talking about the fwy was 110 maxed out or was there still power to be given? Im sure it wasnt i did 115 in a w116...going downhill though hahah
How high were your RPMs at 110?
The 30th is going on my calender and i will be there this time to watch for sure! Cant wait!
I get pretty bad wheel hop when i pop the clutch on the 240.
(10-03-2010, 02:49 PM)garage I get pretty bad wheel hop when i pop the clutch on the 240.
(10-03-2010, 02:49 PM)garage I get pretty bad wheel hop when i pop the clutch on the 240.
DYNO DAY
Here is a link for those that may be interested.
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=215621
I will be going to see what kind of power I am putting to the ground.
It is on October 23, 2010 (Saturday) and the cost is $50.00 for 3 runs.
The following weekend I will be out at Fontana for the 1/4 mile drags
ALL THOSE THAT READ THIS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND(Captain)
Awe, thanks buddy. The bold font does help when skimming along ... I should be able to make it...
(10-09-2010, 01:04 PM)ForcedInduction If it weren't a 17 hour drive I'd be there.
Aw man, I was scheduled to be in LA that weekend. But plans changed, got to be near home now.
May the power and torque be with you!
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Thanks for posting that Rudolph!
Regards, Eric
No problem Eric...I got a set of tires for the 1/4 mile, thanks to my son and Falken Tires. We were at the Formula Drift Competition at Irwindale - and they change their tires after every round. They give them away for free and my son scored a matching set of 205/50R15s. I went to the junk yard today and found a set of 15" rims from a 126, I was trying to find a set of 15" bundts, but I didn't have any luck.
I cleaned the brake dust off, what a pain in the ass! Once I get the tire mounted I will paint the rims satin black to match my bundts. These tires feel a little softer than regular tires, they maybe a special compund for drifting - that makes it good thing for the track. They will be 8.8% smaller than my current tires and will essentially give me a lower rear end for lauching = a good thing!
(10-10-2010, 04:12 PM)Rudolf_Diesel No problem Eric...I got a set of tires for the 1/4 mile, thanks to my son and Falken Tires. We were at the Formula Drift Competition at Irwindale - and they change their tires after every round. They give them away for free and my son scored a matching set of 205/50R15s. I went to the junk yard today and found a set of 15" rims from a 126, I was trying to find a set of 15" bundts, but I didn't have any luck.
I cleaned the brake dust off, what a pain in the ass! Once I get the tire mounted I will paint the rims satin black to match my bundts. These tires feel a little softer than regular tires, they maybe a special compund for drifting - that makes it good thing for the track. They will be 8.8% smaller than my current tires and will essentially give me a lower rear end for lauching = a good thing!
(10-10-2010, 04:12 PM)Rudolf_Diesel No problem Eric...I got a set of tires for the 1/4 mile, thanks to my son and Falken Tires. We were at the Formula Drift Competition at Irwindale - and they change their tires after every round. They give them away for free and my son scored a matching set of 205/50R15s. I went to the junk yard today and found a set of 15" rims from a 126, I was trying to find a set of 15" bundts, but I didn't have any luck.
I cleaned the brake dust off, what a pain in the ass! Once I get the tire mounted I will paint the rims satin black to match my bundts. These tires feel a little softer than regular tires, they maybe a special compund for drifting - that makes it good thing for the track. They will be 8.8% smaller than my current tires and will essentially give me a lower rear end for lauching = a good thing!
All of the racers that were sponsored by the big tire companies had pallets of tires, yes pallets of tires and the old ones were piled up and marked "Free". So if you wanted them then they were up for grabs...He asked if he could look for some smaller tires and they said go ahead. I think it just makes it easier for them to get rid of the tires and not have to haul or dispose of.
Yep, it takes the liability of disposal off their hands and makes everyone else happy as a bonus.
I can't wait to see how those tires work out for you Rudolph. I went and picked up a set of Nitto NT555R's from craigslist for $100! The guy I got them from has a camaro and doesn't drag any more, just track races. He actually told me that he tried a set of track tires at the dragstrip and found out the hard way that they do not work very well. Something about having a very stiff sidewall that did not allow for the flexing effect you'd get with a drag radial or slick setup. I have not tried first hand, so cannot burst any bubbles yet. Besides, possibly there is a difference between track compound and drifting compounds.
In any respect, I am sure if they are as soft as you say, they will hook up better than street tires. Plus, you can't argue with FREE! I may try a set too once my nittos wear out.
I am working on my Water Injection system and should have it installed this weekend. I originally had it installed on my truck, but I don't really use it so I figured I would swap it over to the Benz.
I have a Flojet pump that needed a new check valve assembly - $25.00 from a local distributor. The valves were warped and it didn't pump a squirt. It works fine now and puts out 140 psi.
I am going to install one nozzle in the intake, after the IC and facing toward the rear of the engine. This should distribute the atomized mix very well.
I am going to use a M14 thead instead if the M16 in the sketch, this will allow me to easily change the nozzle size if I need to.
A few pics of the players and more to follow after installation.
Quick sketch of nozzle assembly
Finished assembly
20 psi fixed pressure switch
12VDC solenoid valve
How often/quickly is your car in the 20psi range? I would think 15-18 psi would help it come on a bit sooner
(10-15-2010, 10:27 AM)willbhere4u How often/quickly is your car in the 20psi range? I would think 15-18 psi would help it come on a bit sooner
(10-15-2010, 10:27 AM)willbhere4u How often/quickly is your car in the 20psi range? I would think 15-18 psi would help it come on a bit sooner
Looks great there rudolf.
Quick question, the brass threaded part, is that a machined part of is that assembly a injector. I am not sure what to see that is different?
That's cool! I was curious how much boost you got and how soon it would come on!
I was thinking you could use an adjustable hobbs switch so you can adjust the pressure at witch it comes on
(10-15-2010, 11:02 AM)George3soccer Looks great there rudolf.
Quick question, the brass threaded part, is that a machined part of is that assembly a injector. I am not sure what to see that is different?
(10-15-2010, 12:52 PM)willbhere4u That's cool! I was curious how much boost you got and how soon it would come on!
I was thinking you could use an adjustable hobbs switch so you can adjust the pressure at witch it comes on
(10-15-2010, 11:02 AM)George3soccer Looks great there rudolf.
Quick question, the brass threaded part, is that a machined part of is that assembly a injector. I am not sure what to see that is different?
(10-15-2010, 12:52 PM)willbhere4u That's cool! I was curious how much boost you got and how soon it would come on!
I was thinking you could use an adjustable hobbs switch so you can adjust the pressure at witch it comes on
Freakin awesome Rudolf! Can't wait to see how this works for yeah.
Ditto! more videos please!!! maybe some street driving and 0-60 videos!
I'm confused. On a gasser we use water injection to prevent detonation but on a diesel detonation is a way of life. It's how the thing runs. So what is the benefit on a diesel? The water, which is incombustible, is occupying space that could be occupied by power producing combustible stuff like oxygen and fuel. You already have an intercooler cooling the incoming air so the water cant be for cooling the intake charge either. Please forgive the fact that I am probably missing something obvious. I'm just asking to learn and understand, not to criticize.
Regards, Eric
(10-16-2010, 02:16 AM)400Eric So what is the benefit on a diesel?Additional cooling of the charge air, cleaning the cylinders and additional fuel.
Quote:so the water cant be for cooling the intake charge either.Actually it is. Even the best intercoolers are only 70% efficient. That means that at 20psi boost the air temp out of the intercooler will still be at least 150*f on a 70*f day. Properly atomized water/methanol will have no problem evaporating and absorbing more heat in that environment.
(10-16-2010, 02:16 AM)400Eric So what is the benefit on a diesel?Additional cooling of the charge air, cleaning the cylinders and additional fuel.
Quote:so the water cant be for cooling the intake charge either.Actually it is. Even the best intercoolers are only 70% efficient. That means that at 20psi boost the air temp out of the intercooler will still be at least 150*f on a 70*f day. Properly atomized water/methanol will have no problem evaporating and absorbing more heat in that environment.
From what I have read, it is pretty low. I have 6 nozzles to play with: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 and a monster M15 (doubt I will use it). I will probably go bigger - just seems like a lot of water when you are bench testing and it is going everywhere, but at 4000/min it is probably not an issue.
You need to bring some different nozzles to your Dyno day!!! Please get some good dyno videos they are the best! You can here the engine under full power all the way to the limit!
Speaking of the dyno day, here is the rest of the info:
Shop is Rage performance in Upland, CA just off the 10 freeway. 8455 Loma Pl. Upland Ca. 91786
Dynojet brand Dyno.
A/F ratios included.
We still would like to get a few more people committed to come so we can have a "cushion" just in case a few people bunk out on us. Who here besides myself, Rudolph, and J-sauce intends to participate? Less than a week to go!
Regards, Eric
I will attend if I can get my broken ass up there...
"Attend" as in participate? I have to ask cause we are trying to be sure we have more than enough people so we will get the promised $50 a car rate instead of the normal rate.
Unless ol betsy breaks down i will be there to watch!
If work picks up and i have some extra cashmoney this week i would love to run my car for sure!
Capt, if you need a ride i got you dude.
And Willbe, i plan on taking some video!!!
sweet!
Im in the same boat as Garage. I quite my job last friday to start a new job on mondaybut in the meantime broke me leg. So im kinda fuct at the moment. But if I make it up there, I will run my car. How many cars are needed?
(10-17-2010, 12:22 PM)Captain America ...I quite my job last friday to start a new job on monday...
(10-17-2010, 12:22 PM)Captain America ...I quite my job last friday to start a new job on monday...
Captain, we need 10 people but they will let us slide even if we only have about 8 which is about where we are at right now when we include the guys from the other sites (mostly Volvos and Benzes). The trouble we fear we may have is if 1 or 2 guys who are committed to come and participate don't. That's why we want to have a "cushion" of extra people. It is for that very reason that J-sauce is thinking to have his brother bring his (J-sauce's) BMW too so he can dyno it as well to keep the total cars participating at a safe level. The problem is that still might not be enough if too many people don't show up. We are just hoping people keep their word, especially since we are doing this with the honor system in that we are not requiring deposits up front.
Hey Rudolph, maybe you should bring your Powerstroke and dyno it too!
Regards, Eric
(10-03-2010, 09:31 AM)Rudolf_Diesel Thanks for the info, I have not committed to purchasing yet...I will do some more research on the maps.
(10-03-2010, 09:31 AM)Rudolf_Diesel Thanks for the info, I have not committed to purchasing yet...I will do some more research on the maps.