382whp/380wtq
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Come on, light up the tires in 6th gear. What are you driving in, snow.lol You must have the really bad tires.
Yea, about the track. Get ready to be disappointed. You will have a very hard time launching. But once you get out of the hole, hold on. I`m at 395 and 412 and spin all of first and second and half of third then it grips and takes off. But at that time, the damage is done. One thing is impressive is the mph in the quarter but as far as time, sucks.
If your looking for tires at the track make sure you go with slicks not drs.
Yea, about the track. Get ready to be disappointed. You will have a very hard time launching. But once you get out of the hole, hold on. I`m at 395 and 412 and spin all of first and second and half of third then it grips and takes off. But at that time, the damage is done. One thing is impressive is the mph in the quarter but as far as time, sucks.
If your looking for tires at the track make sure you go with slicks not drs.
Well, now that we are in the topic of tires...There aren't that many slicks that are out there for 17", are there. My deal is that I have Cobra rotors and not a whole lot of wheels fit over them. Ideally, I would want to run 16s, but there are no wheels that fit over my Z32 calipers. I am sure I could find some 17s if I stepped down to 04 Maxima rotors.
Damn!! What size tires are you running? And are they slicks? Are you also running your boost setting on high when you launch or what?
Well, now that we are in the topic of tires...There aren't that many slicks that are out there for 17", are there. My deal is that I have Cobra rotors and not a whole lot of wheels fit over them. Ideally, I would want to run 16s, but there are no wheels that fit over my Z32 calipers. I am sure I could find some 17s if I stepped down to 04 Maxima rotors.
Well, now that we are in the topic of tires...There aren't that many slicks that are out there for 17", are there. My deal is that I have Cobra rotors and not a whole lot of wheels fit over them. Ideally, I would want to run 16s, but there are no wheels that fit over my Z32 calipers. I am sure I could find some 17s if I stepped down to 04 Maxima rotors.
That is not what his issue is. He cannot run 16" wheels because he as the Cobra Rotors and z32 calipers so they have to be 17's, for which there are no slicks available for.
And BFG KDW aren't slicks their street radials... And they make them in 18, 17" and 16", I recommended him getting this to put on his current rims...
Last edited by BkGreen97; Feb 16, 2010 at 09:43 PM.
KDWs would be great for daily driving but would do me no good on the track.
I'm stuck on this tire size issue for now. Here are my choices.
1. Go back to stock calipers and run some 16s for racing purposes only (the only downfall: inconvenience and wear on the caliper threads).
2. Stay with 18s and get something light like Rays and slicks (not sure how well 18s would hook up. Maybe someone can chime in). Doesn't Kzoosho run 18" MT DRs?
3. Step down to Blehmco's brackets and 04 rotors so I can keep my Z32 calipers. Step down to some lighter 17s. The only problem here is that there are no slicks in 17s.
4. Another type of BBK. More money and time invested. Not feeling this choice very much.
Ah!!! Good times
I'm stuck on this tire size issue for now. Here are my choices.
1. Go back to stock calipers and run some 16s for racing purposes only (the only downfall: inconvenience and wear on the caliper threads).
2. Stay with 18s and get something light like Rays and slicks (not sure how well 18s would hook up. Maybe someone can chime in). Doesn't Kzoosho run 18" MT DRs?
3. Step down to Blehmco's brackets and 04 rotors so I can keep my Z32 calipers. Step down to some lighter 17s. The only problem here is that there are no slicks in 17s.
4. Another type of BBK. More money and time invested. Not feeling this choice very much.
Ah!!! Good times
Last edited by rroderiques77; Feb 16, 2010 at 09:57 PM.
Actually, I just saw that BFG makes the R-1 in a 255/40R17. Kinda wide but still a 17.
And a 225, which is narrow as ****.
Tire Rack has 245/40/17s
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....tnum=44WR7GFR1
I may go with these. I wonder how these tires hold up on the track. Anyone like these?
And a 225, which is narrow as ****.
Tire Rack has 245/40/17s
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....tnum=44WR7GFR1
I may go with these. I wonder how these tires hold up on the track. Anyone like these?
Last edited by rroderiques77; Feb 16, 2010 at 09:45 PM.
Actually, I just saw that BFG makes the R-1 in a 255/40R17. Kinda wide but still a 17.
And a 225, which is narrow as ****.
Tire Rack has 245/40/17s
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....tnum=44WR7GFR1
I may go with these. I wonder how these tires hold up on the track. Anyone like these?
And a 225, which is narrow as ****.
Tire Rack has 245/40/17s
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....tnum=44WR7GFR1
I may go with these. I wonder how these tires hold up on the track. Anyone like these?
Last edited by Nealoc187; Feb 17, 2010 at 08:06 AM.
I was under the impression the z32 bbk and cobra rotors cleared the z32 rim. so he wouldnt have to downgrade or change his current brake setup... Thus meaning he could purchase z32 wheels and put slicks on them... Simple misunderstanding...
And BFG KDW aren't slicks their street radials... And they make them in 18, 17" and 16", I recommended him getting this to put on his current rims...
And BFG KDW aren't slicks their street radials... And they make them in 18, 17" and 16", I recommended him getting this to put on his current rims...
There is only one company that makes a 16" tire that could be considered a "slick" or almost a slick, the Hoosier QTP DOT tire (It's a DOT slick i.e. a slick with little lines cut in it to give it "tread") but that isn't of any benefit to the OP since he requires 17" tires.
rrodrigues - slicks and drag radials are totally different. MANY MANY people run 16, 17, and 18" drag radials... drag radials are not nearly as good on the drag strip as slicks are in FWD cars. There are tons of drag radials available in 17" wheel sizes, you don't have to change your wheels to get drag radials, but there are zero drag slicks in a 17" size. drag slicks are for track use only, they cannot be driven on the street, neither legally nor practically.
There are a few different drag radials to choose from with varying degrees of street manners. Some that are more street oriented and last longer, but aren't as good on the track (like the Nitto drag radial) and there are some that are track oriented and last not very long on the street and that you'd NEVER want to be caught in the rain in if you drive on them all the time (like the Mickey Thompson DR) and there are some that are in between, like the BFG DR.
As far as regular street tires (like the BFG KDW) there are better street tires out there that compete with it but the KDW is pretty good.
Last edited by Nealoc187; Feb 17, 2010 at 08:12 AM.
well, the good news is now there are the options for 17" hoosier "slicks" that neal posted up in the 1/4 mile forum. You really arent going to be able to find any true slicks in 17" rims
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If this isn't a daily driven car, why don't you just go back to stock brakes shave the calipers and fit some nice 26x8.5x15 MT Drags? I see absolutely no benefit for bbk, and i make well over 400whp and have not had problems stopping.
Thanks!!
Thanks for letting them go for cheap...
Not while the engine stock. Once it blows up, then I am going to work on the motor and I'm sure I will turn up the boost.
I am going to try the new Hoosier drag radials. I will keep you posted.
I want to keep the BBK for now. If the 17" Hoosiers don't work, then I will probably go that route.
Not while the engine stock. Once it blows up, then I am going to work on the motor and I'm sure I will turn up the boost.
I want to keep the BBK for now. If the 17" Hoosiers don't work, then I will probably go that route.
Last edited by rroderiques77; Feb 22, 2010 at 06:45 AM.
Lots of people were blowin their mazdaspeed 3's by doing that.
Take a look at this thread post 2. See how many people blew their engines by that.
http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/foru...e-thread-6113/
I guess it puts alot of stress on the engine. That or the mazda's use sh!tty engines.
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I do think that the DP was done very well, though.
Agreed. Unfortunately, I have mine set up the same way too. A dedicated port (somewhere higher on the block, and with a more durable line) would be ideal.
I do think that the DP was done very well, though.
Agreed. Unfortunately, I have mine set up the same way too. A dedicated port (somewhere higher on the block, and with a more durable line) would be ideal.
Very very clean job man. question, do you have any drain back issues with your turbos oil outlet? Considering wheres its draining into, that means the oil level in the hose is the same level as the oil in the motor, so probably after a long run say a full 1/4 run you'd probably fill that hose up to the turbo and back up a little bit.
Very very clean job man. question, do you have any drain back issues with your turbos oil outlet? Considering wheres its draining into, that means the oil level in the hose is the same level as the oil in the motor, so probably after a long run say a full 1/4 run you'd probably fill that hose up to the turbo and back up a little bit.
Also those flanges for the banks are pretty low so ground clearance is lost. And it looks like the intake piping is hitting the radiator shrouds.
Btw what is the outlet diameter on the turbo and it is a 2.5 inch downpipe?
But as far as the oil return, i would have tapped the block for it. If the oil pan is full where will the fluid go from the turbo?
Plus personal preferance but i would have loved an open dump for the wastegate lol
Anyway it is a good set-up (has minor flaws) but expensive as well
Btw what is the outlet diameter on the turbo and it is a 2.5 inch downpipe?
But as far as the oil return, i would have tapped the block for it. If the oil pan is full where will the fluid go from the turbo?
Plus personal preferance but i would have loved an open dump for the wastegate lol
Anyway it is a good set-up (has minor flaws) but expensive as well
Like others have said, that locatioin for the oil drain is not the best. (IMO) But others have succesfully ran it there so it shouldnt be a problem. Monitor it though.
There is a flat spot on the upper oil pan towards the front of the car that we used for a 3.5 swaped 4th gen recently. It's working great. I would look into doing that just to be 100% safe.
There is a flat spot on the upper oil pan towards the front of the car that we used for a 3.5 swaped 4th gen recently. It's working great. I would look into doing that just to be 100% safe.