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Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
Yes I've been putting off some of my build until it got registered.
Remaining items:
- Finish aluminum panels, front and rear wheel wells
- Rear mesh
- Replace seats
- finish center console
- Interior carpet
- Paint/vinyl wrap
- Diagnose engine squeak - sounds like its related to the idle air control valve
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
Very cool! Congrats on the TX registration.
(Nolan -- a couple weeks ago, enjoy seeing your car at Auto Science. Very nice.)
Thanks sdrawkcab! Hey Josh did you get your lights to shoot straight of do they still shoot down?
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
Last weekend autocross runs.
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
Hey Joshua,
Look like you were having lots of fun. Getting faster also.
I noticed you didn't have to much body roll. What springs and sway bar are you running?
Bob
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Last edited by TouchStone; 03-16-2016 at 10:21 PM. Reason: fronts confirmed to be #350
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Its #350 in the front
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
I'm definitely going backwards at this point. My FFR fuel tank leaks around the fuel pick up so I'm trying to fix it with Seal All.
Other than that my goals for the next 2 weeks are:
- Interior Aluminum
- Upholstery and Carpet
- 5-point harness
- New Seats
- Sound System
So far I've pulled the old seats out and cut to fit the center console.
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
Many (including myself) have had the fuel leak issue. Suggest you save yourself the headache and switch to the proper o rings while you have easy access. Solved my fuel leak issue.
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...l=1#post214070
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
Nice gas spring! Will keep that in mind if I decided to do the same.
Frank
818 chassis #181 powered by a '93 VW VR6 Turbo GT3582R
Go-karted Aug 5, 2016 - Then May 19+21, 2017
Tracked May 27/July 26, 2017
Build time before being driveable on Sep 27, 2019: over 6000h
Build Completed Winter 2021
Very nicely done. (Now to copy)
Nolan
65 coupe Gen 3 "Phoenix" build
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...032#post297032
818 s (with r windscreen ) 350 rwhp. Registered and street legal (SOLD)
I lowered my tire pressures from 35 to 22 psi for this run. Which gave me a lot more control in the corners. In the fourth run I experienced a loss of power during the straights and now my fuel pump makes a ton of noise and is audible over the running engine. Dropped out of the afternoon heat to make sure I could still get home without a tow truck.
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
Looks and sounds very nice! How full was your tank?
Today it was full. I actually noticed the power-loss the day before and the fuel level was my first thought. The sender was reading 3/8 full so assuming this actually means its empty I immediately filled it up and the problem went away until today. I'm guessing it broke yesterday (either spontaneously or due to starvation) and is quickly getting worse.
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
I wonder if it's the pump itself or an issue with the hose that attaches to the pump inside the tank.... keep us posted. Glad you quit once it started doing that.
Which pump are you running? I've been thinking about picking up Holley's Hydramat to prevent any fuel starvation issues. The autocross runs looked great btw!
Walbro 342
The hydraMat looks promising, would be much cheaper than a surge tank.
For a surge tank install how is the pickup pump protected during fuel starvation? I don't see the point if the pickup can be easily damaged as well.
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
Are you worried about the pump overheating or cavitation?
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818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
Cavitation is when the pump is sucking up intermittent air bubbles and fuel. This causes a lot of stress on the pump blades as the mass of liquid fuel between air bubbles hits the pump blades and pulsates. I'm not sure if this is the leading cause of pump damage or the overheating.
With a full or nearly full tank, I'm wondering how the fuel pump pickup could even come into play.
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
I've decided to replace everything about the FFR fuel tank. New tank, pump and sender. So I pulled the old tank out and found a couple of interesting things. First, the tank was leaking from the sender location as suspected even with "seal all" liberally applied. I also did the following test: I drained the fuel tank before removing from the car by connecting the fuel pump to 12v and feeding the return line into a spare fuel tank. I ran this until the pump began picking up air. Then pulled the tank and measured the remaining fuel volume. I had about 1.7 gallons still in the tank! I assume you would need at least double this to cover the pump inlet adequately for driving and more if you want to race.
Tank removed. Had to disconnect the wiring harness from the engine to get the tank out easily. A bulkhead connector at the rear firewall would have been nice in hindsight.
Fuel left in tank after the EFI pump started picking up air. About 1.7 gallons.
Looks like the fuel pump bag filter was folded and only a small portion of the filter was used. I should have also washed out the inside of the tank. Hopefully the fuel filter caught anything that could damage the injectors.
As a bonus this guy need to add more blinker fluid, looks low to me.
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
Looks crap your filter! I tested 35L, I am currently testing 35L in the tank, so far so good, but I had to put A LOT of fuel sealant around the fuel filler tube and use 4 clamps, one is a t-bolt. I am just over the sender hole level and with the sealant I put there a year ago it seems ok. What sealant are (were) you using?
Frank
818 chassis #181 powered by a '93 VW VR6 Turbo GT3582R
Go-karted Aug 5, 2016 - Then May 19+21, 2017
Tracked May 27/July 26, 2017
Build time before being driveable on Sep 27, 2019: over 6000h
Build Completed Winter 2021
I used "Seal All" http://www.amazon.com/Seal-All-38001.../dp/B0000AXYZG, it says its fuel resistant. I looks like it may have reacted with the powder coating a bit, caused the powder coat to de-laminate and leak underneath it. I'm replacing all the fuel filters.
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
Looks good... it is a real pain welding in that spot.
Anyone have issues with the FFR powdercoat? I went to strip off a section of powder-coating to weld on an additional bracket to my frame and shortly after I began sanding the powder-coating flaked off to reveal rusty metal. I hope this was the only spot they missed when cleaning the metal.
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
Its a common issue with ffr powdercoat. I have a few spots that flaked off when I first got the car and most recently right in front of the passenger seat cross bar. I got the $10k kit car comment and its only was a $400 option I believe...
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That's the same location I found the rust.
The $10K kit comment is not valid since FFR offer this same powdercoat option on all of their kits. According to FFR video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwLkvBB4RBE the powder coat will last decades and they can offer it so cheaply because they only offer a single color. I don't think FFR applys the powdercoat in house but that doesn't mean they can't increase quality control requirements on their CM. Especially if this is happening more often than not. What bother me most is that the powdercoat will cover up and mask any poor quality work, "What you don't know won't hurt you" right?
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com
I disagree with your statement here.
I suspect about 25% (WAG) of frames ship without powder.
The welding guys don't know if it is getting powder or not.
I got both of mine bare because I wanted a different color.
A few very experienced welders looked a my frame and had no problems with the welding.
A single layer powder coat cost me $800 locally.
Form the comment I've heard on here over the years. The comments on bad powder have decreased significantly since the beginning of the 818. I suspect FFR has either implemented a better quality plan for their vendor or their own in house.
Bob
Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 05-20-2016 at 03:00 PM.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
I have #181 and my powder coat is really good. There's virtually nothing I have against it. In fact, I have more against the fact that all the welding splatters have not been ground off rather than bad powder coat itself. Nowhere on mine I have seen flakes, except if I accidentally remove powder coat to the bare metal, then yes there are some areas (mostly the brackets in the back) that tend to flake off. POR15 takes care of it.
Frank
818 chassis #181 powered by a '93 VW VR6 Turbo GT3582R
Go-karted Aug 5, 2016 - Then May 19+21, 2017
Tracked May 27/July 26, 2017
Build time before being driveable on Sep 27, 2019: over 6000h
Build Completed Winter 2021
I'm not saying the welding is bad in fact it looks really good. What I mean to say is that the powdercoat will cover up poorly cleaned metal.
I'm just disappointed at all the little things that have added up related to the powdercoat. On delivery there was a large scuffed area on the roll bar. Welding splatter is sharp and detracts from the look. Now finding rust under the powdercoat.
It basically adds up to the fact that I should have had the powdercoat applied locally.
818S Chassis #288 2.5L 323hp
Ordered: 9/19/14 Received Kit: 11/2/14 First Start: 5/31/15 First Drive: 6/7/15 Registered: 3/10/2016 Completed: 2/10/2017
Status: Complete Build Thread Sold 9/22/2017
joshuajach.com