SVX gravel rally car...surely not? Absolutely... - Page 19

TomsSVX · #**271** 12-16-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dynomatt

OK thanks...understood.

Since the big end has gone in the rally cars engine, I'll probably be splitting the case soon and suss out the water flow. I have had experience with cooling issues at the back of blocks in their turbo cars but I've always thought it was a turbo issue. It's hard to imagine a modern engine manufacturer getting caught out by cooling design issues...although not impossible.

Matt

For a normally driven n/a car and even abused n/a and FI engines don't see it. But prolonged load and insufficient flow will cause the water around the rear cylinders to boil... It make sense, but knowing the issue is only half the battle, finding a solution is going to be a whole different dilema

Tom

dynomatt · #**272** 12-16-2008, 12:24 PM

Freeman...I don't remember exactly, but it was around 3000lbs. Given the car, I was happy with that. There's more you can get out, but you're playing in increments. The big weight is harder to get. Ideally, I'd love to get rid of the entire SVX subframes. There's 100kg (220lbs) in them by simplifying to the WRX setup.

Tom...yep understood. Thanks.

Matt

Freeman · #**273** 12-16-2008, 12:31 PM

Still absolutly fantastic that you managed to drop around 580lbs! I'd love to have unlimited monies and cf everything... lol

subbieatnz · #**274** 12-16-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dynomatt

Ideally, I'd love to get rid of the entire SVX subframes. There's 100kg (220lbs) in them by simplifying to the WRX setup.

has any one done that on svx?

Tim · #**275** 12-16-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dynomatt

Freeman...I don't remember exactly, but it was around 3000lbs. Given the car, I was happy with that. There's more you can get out, but you're playing in increments. The big weight is harder to get. Ideally, I'd love to get rid of the entire SVX subframes. There's 100kg (220lbs) in them by simplifying to the WRX setup.

Tom...yep understood. Thanks.

Matt

Changing to a fiberglass/CF hood and ditching the stock exhaust will definitely put you below the 3000lb mark

dynomatt · #**276** 12-16-2008, 07:41 PM

Sorry Tim...factory exhaust is long gone (save for the factory headers) and have to run the standard hood.

M

dynomatt · #**277** 01-07-2010, 03:34 AM

So...pick yourselves up off the floor, but I'm working on the car again. A small cash injection has helped clear the way for a bit...not forever.

Today and last night I'd done a few solid hours getting the car out of a pile of rubbish in the corner and clearing the rest of the garage to start.

So today was spent installing a rear diff. Out came the old 3.454 that was behind the 6 speed and in went a 4.444 that will be behind a 5 speed. I also reinstalled a bumper at the rear and some stock suspension all round.

I didn't check that the 4.444 diff was an LSD. I had assumed as it was part of a turbo 5 speed package...wrong. Was back in the car before I realised. Argh...out it came again. Then reading svxfiles handy tips on swapping ratios (thanks mate!), I then got the diff back in...axles all connected up and the car back on its wheels. I've also gone back to standard suspension (courtesy of the 95 wreck).

Once the car is driveable again, I'm taking it to a friends who's offered to make me some headers. My rules have changed and now headers and individual throttle bodies are legal. Cashflow says headers are a good option, but ITB's will have to come later.

The 95 has also donated its engine (as I had killed the good rally motor and my other one had been sitting outside for a bit too long) so that will go in with the 5 speed.

Now need to get the 5 speed shifter that came with the box extended, and also extend the driveshaft the necessary 2".

Then at least I can drive it again.

Matt

subbieatnz · #**278** 01-07-2010, 03:57 AM

I know I asked in the other thread but maybe its better if I ask in here.

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Originally Posted by subbieatnz

Just out of intrest why are you going from 6 speed to 5 speed?

NeedForSpeed · #**279** 01-07-2010, 11:59 AM

Good Show Matt,
Best of success prepping the racer

dynomatt · #**280** 01-07-2010, 12:02 PM

6 speed to 5 speed as 6 speed was on loan and has been returned.

rallyingrob · #**281** 01-07-2010, 05:56 PM

dynomatt...

slightly off topic (or...maybe not...

what tire size are you running?

i have a bunch of 15" rally rubber, but finding wheels to clear the front brakes is difficult...

chrysler steelies fit with spacers (cheapest solution, and i like cheap!!)
but... im REALLY trying to avoid wheel spacers...

if u are running 15" rubber...what do u use for wheels?

just wondering...

rob

ps...keep up the good work!!

dynomatt · #**282** 01-07-2010, 05:57 PM

Hi Rob,

I run 15" rally rubber. I use Compomotive 15" wheels and spacers (with longer studs) to clear the brakes.

Works a treat.

Thanks,
Matt

rallyingrob · #**283** 01-07-2010, 06:54 PM

cool

thanks matt!

( i shoulda known that...i've been following u since u started...)

my budget for the next while is limited (think your budget /2 then divide by TEN!!)

so the chrysler steelies will have to suffice for me....i didnt realize that you too needed spacers to make 15" wheels fit...

somehow thought u hit upon a miracle wheel that worked...
lol

subbieatnz · #**284** 01-08-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dynomatt

Ideally, I'd love to get rid of the entire SVX subframes. There's 100kg (220lbs) in them by simplifying to the WRX setup.

Would WRX sub frames fit? or would there be alot of modification to make them work?

dynomatt · #**285** 01-08-2010, 06:20 PM

I haven't had the chance to get WRX stuff side by side.

I'd be reasonably confident they dont' bolt in...and there'd be significant modifications to get them to fit.

Matt