KWLSTI's Race Journal - Page 4

**kwlsti** · 10-31-2008, 05:57 AM

hey,
yup i took it out this year for another test with Frank from Four Star, and we had another engine problem, where getting bubbles in the rad

.

it was running amazing for about 1/2 the day. we came back from lunch and went out for a few laps and the rad just started to PUKE all over. it got all over the tire and we all most went off. so 4 star is going to pull the engine again and re-build everything so next year I'll have a full season of Solo Sprint and GT sprints, cross my fingers.

As for when it was running WOW! it's f'ing fast now. the test and tune we where at was with 1/2 novice drivers in street cars and my time in a ton of traffic with only 3 passing zones in a 2.4mile track where faster then last year. I'm only getting 245-250km/h on the back straight tho b/c #1 6th gear SUCKS BALLS and #2 i have so down force with the splitter and canards holds back the car.

After we get a new 5 and 6 gear it should be good. Frank has some connections with Kapps, so a new sequential gear box is might be one of the only things i change for next year. i have a feeling I'm going to put the GT35R in for the year after. I'll post up a Dyno later, i have to get Frank to print one off.

TheLimitedProject · 10-31-2008, 06:09 AM

^You could always do the JDM 5th and 6th... shorter ratios and it'll save some coinage...?

**kwlsti** · 11-03-2008, 06:06 AM

that was one thing we where talking about, but if i'm going to the trouble of doing that i might as well go all the way

will see i guess.

***Mack*** · 11-03-2008, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

Dude, nice pedal box!!

Agreed! Damn nice.

**kwlsti** · 11-03-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullerton

Agreed! Damn nice.

HAHA thanks, but it's a weird feeling with no booster or vacuum assist. you really have to hit on that petal to get anything good out of it, but i like it

***scby rex*** · 11-03-2008, 03:45 PM

How hard is it to change plugs with the front tubs?

**kwlsti** · 11-17-2008, 12:11 PM

you can still get it done with the right tools

you just want to wait for things to cool down.

car is going in next week to get torn apart again to find the problem. i can feel it 2009 is going to finaly be my season!

i hope....

***AMG*** · 02-22-2009, 08:03 AM

Any updates with the car? I just stumbled upon this journal and WOW! I think I'm in love...

**The Black Beauty** · 02-22-2009, 05:14 PM

Did you find the problem?

**kwlsti** · 03-27-2009, 11:58 AM

maybe, one of the studs had backed off a bit to 68ft/lbs. we don't really know why, but we made some torque plates up so it shouldn't happen again. we also found a bent valve but that looks like it was after the heads where taken apart, drop on the ground maybe.

I'll put up an update one whats happening, not too much this year. i just want to compete a whole season.

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10-31-2008, 05:57 AM	#31
kwlsti Gold Member Feedback Score: 7 reviews Car: 04 Subaru STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: myself Location: Scarborough, Ont, Canada Posts: 5,630 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004	Re: KWLSTI's Race Journal hey, yup i took it out this year for another test with Frank from Four Star, and we had another engine problem, where getting bubbles in the rad . it was running amazing for about 1/2 the day. we came back from lunch and went out for a few laps and the rad just started to PUKE all over. it got all over the tire and we all most went off. so 4 star is going to pull the engine again and re-build everything so next year I'll have a full season of Solo Sprint and GT sprints, cross my fingers. As for when it was running WOW! it's f'ing fast now. the test and tune we where at was with 1/2 novice drivers in street cars and my time in a ton of traffic with only 3 passing zones in a 2.4mile track where faster then last year. I'm only getting 245-250km/h on the back straight tho b/c #1 6th gear SUCKS BALLS and #2 i have so down force with the splitter and canards holds back the car. After we get a new 5 and 6 gear it should be good. Frank has some connections with Kapps, so a new sequential gear box is might be one of the only things i change for next year. i have a feeling I'm going to put the GT35R in for the year after. I'll post up a Dyno later, i have to get Frank to print one off. Last edited by kwlsti; 10-31-2008 at 06:04 AM..

10-31-2008, 06:09 AM	#32
TheLimitedProject S204 Racer Feedback Score: 10 reviews Car: 07 STI LTD/08 STI Fav Mod: APS/Crawford/Cosworth/Aquamist Location: E-town, AB Posts: 2,937 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005	Re: KWLSTI's Race Journal ^You could always do the JDM 5th and 6th... shorter ratios and it'll save some coinage...?

11-03-2008, 06:06 AM	#33
kwlsti Gold Member Feedback Score: 7 reviews Car: 04 Subaru STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: myself Location: Scarborough, Ont, Canada Posts: 5,630 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004	Re: KWLSTI's Race Journal that was one thing we where talking about, but if i'm going to the trouble of doing that i might as well go all the way will see i guess.

11-03-2008, 03:45 PM	#36
*scby rex* Platinum Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 02 wrx bastard child My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: 5x114.3 swap Location: copperas cove TX Posts: 3,075 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2007	Re: KWLSTI's Race Journal How hard is it to change plugs with the front tubs?

11-17-2008, 12:11 PM	#37
kwlsti Gold Member Feedback Score: 7 reviews Car: 04 Subaru STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: myself Location: Scarborough, Ont, Canada Posts: 5,630 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004	Re: KWLSTI's Race Journal you can still get it done with the right tools you just want to wait for things to cool down. car is going in next week to get torn apart again to find the problem. i can feel it 2009 is going to finaly be my season! i hope....

02-22-2009, 08:03 AM	#38
*AMG* Gunnin' it. Feedback Score: 4 reviews Car: '05 STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Location: Chi-town/Las Vegas Posts: 4,675 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006	Re: KWLSTI's Race Journal Any updates with the car? I just stumbled upon this journal and WOW! I think I'm in love...

02-22-2009, 05:14 PM	#39
The Black Beauty Gold Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: GD STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: bucket seats Posts: 687 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2007	Re: KWLSTI's Race Journal Did you find the problem?

03-27-2009, 11:58 AM	#40
kwlsti Gold Member Feedback Score: 7 reviews Car: 04 Subaru STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: myself Location: Scarborough, Ont, Canada Posts: 5,630 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004	Re: KWLSTI's Race Journal maybe, one of the studs had backed off a bit to 68ft/lbs. we don't really know why, but we made some torque plates up so it shouldn't happen again. we also found a bent valve but that looks like it was after the heads where taken apart, drop on the ground maybe. I'll put up an update one whats happening, not too much this year. i just want to compete a whole season. Last edited by kwlsti; 03-31-2009 at 10:39 AM..

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