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Today, 12:01 PM

Blwalker105 replied to a thread Anyone having long term success without using a dry sump system? in 818R Discussions

Good question Bob, and I'm about 95% sure it won't block anything. I made a 1/8" dam around both the inner and outer perimeters of the pan then...

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Today, 11:14 AM

lance corsi replied to a thread Andrew's 818S - LYTW8 in Build Threads - 818

Is that another 6 spd trans? Nice work Andrew!

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Yesterday, 08:11 PM

lance corsi replied to a thread Anyone having long term success without using a dry sump system? in 818R Discussions

This is awesome work. I like your test rig.

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Yesterday, 06:29 PM

Blwalker105 replied to a thread Anyone having long term success without using a dry sump system? in 818R Discussions

Here are some of the highlights of my quest to keep the engine oil in our oil pans and out of the cylinder heads. Firstly, there is a direct and...

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04-18-2018, 09:02 AM

Blwalker105 replied to a thread Anyone having long term success without using a dry sump system? in 818R Discussions

OK everyone, after three iterations and 2 months of bench testing, I have a working prototype of my oil control plate. I now need someone with a...

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04-15-2018, 12:37 PM

lance corsi replied to a thread Andrew's 818S - LYTW8 in Build Threads - 818

I should've known that! Looks great!

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04-15-2018, 07:09 AM

lance corsi replied to a thread Andrew's 818S - LYTW8 in Build Threads - 818

Looks good Andrew but help me understand why one side is muffled and the driver side is straight thru?

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04-12-2018, 08:23 AM

Blwalker105 replied to a thread DIY tool for beading aluminum piping in General 818 Discussions

Nice tool at that price point. Gonna order one today.

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04-09-2018, 07:36 AM

Blwalker105 replied to a thread Supercharged 3.0T mated to 01E FWD in General 818 Discussions

They are all rated for up to 350 nm.

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04-09-2018, 07:35 AM

Blwalker105 replied to a thread Supercharged 3.0T mated to 01E FWD in General 818 Discussions

The ob4 is the longest of the ob’s. How about the ob1 or ob3 fwd transmissions?

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04-07-2018, 02:26 PM

Blwalker105 replied to a thread 818 shifter in Engine and Transmission - 818

Not to mislead, my shifter mounting area is both narrower and higher than the original one, optimized to this exact shifter.

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04-07-2018, 02:01 PM

Blwalker105 replied to a thread 818 shifter in Engine and Transmission - 818

FYI, there were 4 progressively shorter-throw aftermarket shifters that were available for the MR2 shifter that many people are using. I didn't know...

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04-07-2018, 05:05 AM

lance corsi replied to a thread How Far Has the 818 Come Since Release? in General 818 Discussions

I think you'd be better off to ask someone at FFR since us mushrooms on the outside don't know what's coming down the pipeline. As with any product,...

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04-04-2018, 03:42 PM

lance corsi replied to a thread How much did your build cost? in General Discussions

My 818 is over $40k now and I still need to fab my intake/turbo system & exhaust and paint! BUT I have everything I've ever wanted in my car,...

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04-04-2018, 03:05 AM

lance corsi replied to a thread svl 818 in Build Threads - 818

Steve, the reason the temps spike is that Subaru put the thermostat on the inlet side of the engine. All other thermostats I know of are placed on...

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04-01-2018, 04:06 PM

lance corsi replied to a thread Why has everybody sold their 818? in General 818 Discussions

You will find out that the door striker loops are too shallow, that the Subaru thermostat setup is not compatible with the added system dynamics,...

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03-30-2018, 07:55 AM

Blwalker105 replied to a thread Why can I not make these adapters fit?! in Engine and Transmission - 818

Throw them away, go to your local auto parts store and buy a couple generic radiator hoses, cut them up to fit your needs and you will be much...

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03-28-2018, 03:59 PM

lance corsi replied to a thread A crisis of Color Choice in Roadster

I was thinking about a matte finish for my 818 but I'm not aware of the problems associated with matte finishes. Could you please enlighten me before...

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03-26-2018, 09:47 AM

lance corsi replied to a thread Andrew's 818S - LYTW8 in Build Threads - 818

I agree with Mitch! You may have missed your calling!

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03-26-2018, 04:26 AM

lance corsi replied to a thread Spring perches are out.. which coilovers? in Roadster

I replaced my konis with qa1 shocks. My konis were adjustable(?) if you removed them and disassembled the upper spring retainer. With the qa1...

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