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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
2015/12/14 00:21:34
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Was it worth it Rick
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
2015/12/14 07:14:07
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I'd say v6 if you want to stay n/a,but any swap will cost a fair few $ Perhaps take a look at some of the 1mz / 3vz / 5vz swaps and see how much that sets you back. You will get a lot more torque than a beams which will help with corner exit acceleration. The 1mz is alloy block so imo that would be the best choice for a cheap n/a swap. 2gr is even better but that's going to be at least 6k +
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
2015/12/14 08:21:15
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I feel it was worth it because of the unique character of the Beams. You really have to drive it to get the most out of it. A V6 would probably be more cost effective though.
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
2015/12/14 09:22:14
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I'd say v6 if you want to stay n/a,but any swap will cost a fair few $
Perhaps take a look at some of the 1mz / 3vz / 5vz swaps and see how much that sets you back. You will get a lot more torque than a beams which will help with corner exit acceleration. The 1mz is alloy block so imo that would be the best choice for a cheap n/a swap. 2free is even better but that's going to be at least 6k +
V6 swap would be nice but $$$ will be way over. I think I'll have to try to get the most out of my 3k for NA power. Turbo swap will cost more 3 k too. I think. Not sure if 3k could get me Cam exhaust and headers new clutch and some labour. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
2015/12/14 18:50:49
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
2015/12/14 18:52:05
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I found this motors and lsd gear box from gen 2 with ecu for $2400 plus shipping from qld with 85k.
Any thoughts.
Is it a good deal
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
2015/12/14 19:44:36
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Thoughts: Mad, do it
Useful Input: Seems like a good deal, but I'm not sure if your remaining dosh (especially cause shipping wont be cheap) will get the swap completed
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
2015/12/15 09:29:27
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i think i still need LSD drive shaft right. so yea it will go over my 3k. ill keep looking for now and if i give up then ill just fix the oil leak and put new clutch also exhaust is a must as i have a hole and its all rusty.
get the car lighter and make the most out of it and get better time around the track.
please anyone comes across turbo engine or beams engine for good price.
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
2015/12/15 18:48:49
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Adrian
Shameless plug- http://www.mr2australia.com/mr2play/tm.aspx?m=124590
Welcome to take it for a spin. Then you'll be able to feel if it's a worthwhile upgrade or not.
Seen your ad but not sure when you ready sell your parts. I may be interested in your gear box Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
2015/12/15 18:51:44
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If you want to see what it's like to have a 1MZ, I can always take you for a run in mine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AXMftq5XDc
Thanks for your offer mate. I will make time one day. I would love to do what you done. You mains telling me what did it cost you to do the swap. Pm if you like. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
2015/12/15 21:48:28
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Probably doing the swap mid-late Jan after the track day challenge. Awesome video BTW. Great driving and looks like you're having fun! One thing I could suggest is really using every bit of the track and driving out right to the edge. And on turn 5 - the 3rd gear right and left, you can turn in earlier and run right out onto the exit road on the right. Hold more speed and you feel really cool doing it! https://youtu.be/ghtDge22NKs
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Re: My first track day video. What a fun day
2015/12/16 10:27:02
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Adrian
you are right about turn 5, been watching all of my videos and i can see where a could do better. need more practice its means more fun lol.
going to do compression test and see if the engine is still healthy. trying to find where my oil went after the track day if its the gasket cover then im happy and its easy fix
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