1.6RR/new spring results
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1.6RR/new spring results
Thanks for everybodies help in my project. I recommend checking out "Jakes" tech tip if your a first timer like me. I got it right the second time around (1/4 turn past zero lash)with the engine off and confirmed my settings with the engine running.
The note of my exhaust changed......for the better :thumbs:
The car seems to pull more(butt dyno results)
Car is much smoother in the upper rpm band.
I ended up putting in.............
1.6 Pro-Magnun self aligning
16 New valve seals(only 8 on from the factory)
New springs
Ti retainers
10 degree locks
Hardened pushrods
Yanked the guide plates
Based on past butt dyno results, I wouldn't be surprised if I pick up 2mph/.2
I'll find out in the spring. :steering:
The note of my exhaust changed......for the better :thumbs:
The car seems to pull more(butt dyno results)
Car is much smoother in the upper rpm band.
I ended up putting in.............
1.6 Pro-Magnun self aligning
16 New valve seals(only 8 on from the factory)
New springs
Ti retainers
10 degree locks
Hardened pushrods
Yanked the guide plates
Based on past butt dyno results, I wouldn't be surprised if I pick up 2mph/.2
I'll find out in the spring. :steering:
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Re: 1.6RR/new spring results (chucks88)
thats great contratulations! you certainly went for the best by getting the CC ProMagnums. since they are self-aligning, may i ask why you opted for hardened pushrods?
yanking the factory "guideplates" was a good idea.
yanking the factory "guideplates" was a good idea.
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Re: 1.6RR/new spring results (chucks88)
Unfortunately when I added my 1.6 RRs I did it in conjunction with a few other mods so I can't pinpoint the exact gain from the RRs. With the RRs, Accel intake, AS&M runners, Holley AFPR, and FMS 24 lb injectors I gained 40 rwhp and 50 rwtq
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Re: 1.6RR/new spring results (scorp508)
Spring? Dyno now!
I probably didn't need the hardened pushrods or the Ti retainers for that matter.
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Re: 1.6RR/new spring results (chucks88)
I don't dyno my mods :nono: I have a little more fun doing it at the track :steering:
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Re: 1.6RR/new spring results (scorp508)
Glad to hear Chuck. I just added mine few weeks ago after my runs with the new heads. They too changed the tone of the car, unfortunately I didn't tune well enough the chip I used a tthe last track meet, and I ended up detonation down the 1/4m, so I didn't beat my best of 113.55Mph. Oh well, guess I'll see you at the track next season. :party:
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1.6RR/new spring results
Bah!
dyno's don't always tell the story. What you dyno and your mph indicates can be worlds apart for some.
Chuck, if you so choose...Long Island is still open. We can take the boat across and it's 10 minutes from the dropoff point. It'll be a little spendy, but why wait? ;) :cheers:
dyno's don't always tell the story. What you dyno and your mph indicates can be worlds apart for some.
Chuck, if you so choose...Long Island is still open. We can take the boat across and it's 10 minutes from the dropoff point. It'll be a little spendy, but why wait? ;) :cheers:
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Re: 1.6RR/new spring results (Jay 383)
dyno's don't always tell the story. What you dyno and your mph indicates can be worlds apart for some.
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1.6RR/new spring results
dyno's don't always tell the story. What you dyno and your mph indicates can be worlds apart for some.
Perhaps, but I know you can't disagree that a dyno before/after along with track trips before/after show where the gains were. :)
Perhaps, but I know you can't disagree that a dyno before/after along with track trips before/after show where the gains were. :)
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Re: 1.6RR/new spring results (oldace84)
yes, cam is stock. I have Morosso valve covers which required nomodifying to allow for the RR.
[Modified by chucks88, 4:49 PM 12/2/2003]
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Re: 1.6RR/new spring results (chucks88)
Jay, I really want to get into a track rental. I've got to dial in my Fuel pressure, timing and shift point.
I have always gotten by best ET there, well except for the 12.73.
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