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Fffff that noise. No way in hell. So much NOPE.

it would be interesting to see what the results would be without the front splitter. I am ASSuming this car has a full undertray or about as full as one can get? Awesome to see this kind of testing shared. Thanks for that.

I can't exactly shut down a production line nor will the company allow me to bring my own parts into an FTZ to work on my own stuff. Not to mention because we are a mass production facility, the fixturing is very specific to the engines that we make every day. Besides, we don't have anything that has a 99.5 or 100 mm bore. The hone sizing rings aren't cheap. Engine manufacturer != engine builder. If I did have access to equipment at work to use at will, then holy crap balls, I would be there all the time.

This is a very valid point. I know how much effort and money we have to put into consistent cylinder finishes at work (engine manufacturer), thus it further reduces my trust for the average automotive machine shop. I feel that most are well behind the curve when it comes to modern engine cylinder finishing equipment and techniques. This is also why I can't frickin' decide what route I will take when my block finally dies. OEM shortblock with Manley's graded pistons and a set of head studs is really tempting. I do also enjoy building engines when I get the chance also, but I don't have a backup vehicle at the moment, so that will also be a factor if/when it finally lets go.

I see no YP.

Wagons suck! Little jealous.

Don't forget the importance of the Italian tune up once in a while.

So it will become popular again soon then?

Nemo, that looks so much nicer. I really don't understand why people carpet over hardwood floors. Also, I thought we already had the what is and what is not knob and tube in this thread?

That's impressive.

Correct.

I kept looking at the 87 octane LV thinking it doesn't look too bad, then realized IAM was really low. That's pretty crappy, yet not too surprising.

Awesomesauce! So glad you guys are going to examine the grain structure as well.

It's awesome that a few of you guys have these resources and are willing to help each other out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUVzEprMM8E It was cool seeing that behemoth in person.

A steering column pod would be nice IMO. The Perrin dual pod mount isn't bad, but it isn't stellar either.

Yes, surfaces in Solidworks is far from ideal. We use SW and Catia at work. R&D uses Catia while us Production Engineers use Solidworks and AutoCAD. There is talk of merging everyone onto Catia.... Not sure how I feel about that to be honest. I have a copy of NX on my old laptop, so there are versions out there to be had...

If you are both up for it, have proper equipment and there is enough material left, try take a section, lap it and etch to reveal the grain boundaries and stick it under a microscope. Basic outline of the procedure: http://vacaero.com/information-resources/metallography-with-george-vander-voort/1217-metallography-and-microstructure-of-aluminum-and-alloys.html https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCcQFjABahUKEwiF9-Gsp5XIAhUCCz4KHXOoBjk&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.researchgate.net%2Fpublictopics.PublicPostFileLoader.html%3Fid%3D53ea4a31d3df3e9e348b4611%26key%3Dd5a4c514-d3d2-46f5-b593-4ad24fa08287&usg=AFQjCNEGx9tnpiuAWH773JnKz2NNFmvhoQ&sig2=MN-y0yalkfCKbxBgo4qIpw If not, the tests you have planned out ought to reveal some interesting data.

As someone who is an amature met nerd, what do you plan to analyze? It would be nice to see grain structure all across the cross section of the piston especially near the ring lands. I ASSume mostly destructive testing? I wanted to do the same thing while in college, but with different parts for a different engine.

If they hold a thin liquid like brake clean, you are in the clear.

Just out of curiosity, did you have to file the compression ring end gaps, or were they already larger than minimum spec? Very impressed that you are able to use the stock pistons and just have the cylinders honed.

Repaired 5MT or 6MT swap?

Holy cow! This makes me want the GS intake even more, although your quick and dirrty one is damn decent.

I guess meth labs are moving to nicer neighborhoods these days...

Random thought: I need to be about 10 years younger living in this town. Fack.

Was gonna order one, but it looks like you they are out of stock for now. Dammit.