Revolvermobile gets Hymeed
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Brettus you can shove your FI up your American ****.
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Great to hear that it is working out. I for one was very disappointed you couldn't make the National's. Hopefully there will be an opportunity soon for us to have a closer look at the beast
And this experimental ***, is it like the Zebra's on Lake George?????
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Tony
Great to hear that it is working out. I for one was very disappointed you couldn't make the National's. Hopefully there will be an opportunity soon for us to have a closer look at the beast
And this experimental ***, is it like the Zebra's on Lake George?????
Cheers
Tony
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Actually, I thought it was Michael for a little while. Either way, unless or until he earms a little cred in here I'm tipping most people won't take much notice.
I thought you were a Kiwi Brettus?
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Revolver
Great to hear that it is working out. I for one was very disappointed you couldn't make the National's. Hopefully there will be an opportunity soon for us to have a closer look at the beast
And this experimental ***, is it like the Zebra's on Lake George?????
Cheers
Tony
Great to hear that it is working out. I for one was very disappointed you couldn't make the National's. Hopefully there will be an opportunity soon for us to have a closer look at the beast
And this experimental ***, is it like the Zebra's on Lake George?????
Cheers
Tony
When I get a chance I'll organise a cruise to the southern highlands or Wollongong, so we can get the Canberra contingent along for a lil look see and a test drive or two.
I'm not describing my *** any further in public.
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Yeah, he reads like an Aussie to me too. Anyway, whatever. Let's move on...
I've been researching the second oil cooler issue a little and was interested to read this from a former Mazda tech in South Australia:
"Even though every other country had twin oil coolers (manuals) except Australia, it has been discovered on the US club site that with the extra Oil Cooler, OIL Pressure can suffer.
A few members have removed the factory (twin In USA) Oil Coolers and mounted a single Middle Oil Cooler with less Oil Lines, and Oil Pressure improved considerably.
Lower Oil Pressure and therefore less oil flow has been attributed to Eccentric shaft bearing wear in Series I RX-8's, particularly if engine oil is not renewed regularly.
Also opening up the rear Air extractor shields behind Oil Coolers helps with Air Flow and Cooler Oil (particularly Summer), cooler engine oil also helps bearings"
Thoughts please guys...
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Yeah I had a quick look at that. I don't know if I would like to go that far but I'm interested in people's thoughts on the second v middle oil cooler and whether opening up the shields is a good idea.
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I don’t see how some cars can have an oil pressure issue and others don’t….especially when they have the same kit fitted. For me it’s all about regular oil changes and using the correct engine oil. I’d say they're suffering oil pressure is a result of something else. The oil flow requirements for a turbocharger if not done correctly (ie. Orifice too big) can reduce oil flow and pressure at the engine bearings.
The oil pressure gauge that I fitted is down stream of the oil coolers which means that I’m measuring the engine oil pressure as it goes into the engine. As mentioned, since changing the oil grade I found a good increase in oil pressure which is unrelated to the oil coolers because I’m measuring the oil pressure downstream of them.
I agree that opening up the rear air extractor shields behind the oil coolers helps with air flow and therefore improved heat transfer from the oil coolers. So I recommend doing this.
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Here's some feedback I received elsewhere on this issue:
The oil pressure gauge that I fitted is down stream of the oil coolers which means that I’m measuring the engine oil pressure as it goes into the engine. As mentioned, since changing the oil grade I found a good increase in oil pressure which is unrelated to the oil coolers because I’m measuring the oil pressure downstream of them.
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The oil pressure gauge that I fitted is down stream of the oil coolers which means that I’m measuring the engine oil pressure as it goes into the engine. As mentioned, since changing the oil grade I found a good increase in oil pressure which is unrelated to the oil coolers because I’m measuring the oil pressure downstream of them.
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Yes, reducing heat build up is desirable but I agree with Brettus - it's only at the track with persistent high load that it can become a problem. You're not on it enough around town for it to be an issue. It's not the overriding factor btw - lots of other stuff to worry about too , but an important consideration nonetheless.
I haven't discussed this particular option with Hymee but Danny has fitted one and most seem to think it's a good idea.
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Brettus's comment makes sense and I know you will be tracking the car so I am certain you will take care to get it right - no matter how long it takes.
My following this thread is from more than just passing interest.......so like others wishing you well on this.