My winter Mamo build is (mostly) done!
05-15-2012, 06:35 PM
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Because the valve jobs, chambers, etc. were hand massaged by the Sensei himself, the valve tips don't always end up at the same installed height. We're not talking about a lot here (like 30 thou difference in pushrod length), but when you're running short travel lifters your target preload is plus/minus 5 thou. With regular lifters you could probably get away with one length...
05-15-2012, 06:47 PM
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05-15-2012, 07:15 PM
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Because the valve jobs, chambers, etc. were hand massaged by the Sensei himself, the valve tips don't always end up at the same installed height. We're not talking about a lot here (like 30 thou difference in pushrod length), but when you're running short travel lifters your target preload is plus/minus 5 thou. With regular lifters you could probably get away with one length...
05-16-2012, 08:46 PM
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So it's back together now and we went for our (second) maiden voyage tonight, although this time I felt safe to get on it since I know the tune is safe... I only did two WOT bursts from like 30 to 90 through first and to the top of second (since it was getting dark) but my intial thoughts are:
Hole.
E.
Sh*t!
Driveability seems great too, even though I didn't get any street tuning since the lifter took a dump on the dyno.
Just talked to Tony giggling like an 8 year old girl.
Need more seat time... happy camper here!
Hole.
E.
Sh*t!
Driveability seems great too, even though I didn't get any street tuning since the lifter took a dump on the dyno.
Just talked to Tony giggling like an 8 year old girl.
Need more seat time... happy camper here!
05-16-2012, 11:05 PM
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Yes....that's what I picked up the phone to.....a grown man giggling like an 8 year old schoolgirl! (and he wouldn't stop when I asked him details about the ride I suspected he just took!!.....LOL)
Truthfully it was pretty damn funny!
Rob did I mention I put you on speaker for a minute so a good friend could listen?
Truthfully it was pretty damn funny!
Rob did I mention I put you on speaker for a minute so a good friend could listen?
05-22-2012, 01:53 PM
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I got a couple more hours of seat time over the weekend - this thing is ridiculous. It's so tame a grandmother could drive it, but when you put your foot down it just explodes. The thing pulls like a freight train. I'm still learning to drive it - it's like a whole different car now. I'm definitely glad I went with sticky-ish 315's in the back, though - this thing needs 'em for sure!
In other news, I'm going to install a built trans before I beat on it any more. I don't want to blow it and send a bunch of trash through my Yank converter...
05-22-2012, 04:50 PM
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At some point, yes. I'll likely take it out to Broadview Auto in Warrenton VA since 1) it's closer, and 2) that's where I had it dynoed originally with cam + full bolt-ons so if I go there I can get a true A/B comparison of the old setup versus the new.
I got a couple more hours of seat time over the weekend - this thing is ridiculous. It's so tame a grandmother could drive it, but when you put your foot down it just explodes. The thing pulls like a freight train. I'm still learning to drive it - it's like a whole different car now. I'm definitely glad I went with sticky-ish 315's in the back, though - this thing needs 'em for sure!
In other news, I'm going to install a built trans before I beat on it any more. I don't want to blow it and send a bunch of trash through my Yank converter...
I got a couple more hours of seat time over the weekend - this thing is ridiculous. It's so tame a grandmother could drive it, but when you put your foot down it just explodes. The thing pulls like a freight train. I'm still learning to drive it - it's like a whole different car now. I'm definitely glad I went with sticky-ish 315's in the back, though - this thing needs 'em for sure!
In other news, I'm going to install a built trans before I beat on it any more. I don't want to blow it and send a bunch of trash through my Yank converter...
07-30-2012, 10:42 AM
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Update #462: Ordered a trans kit from Dana at Pro-Built. Had a buddy in VA pull the trans and install it. He also charged up the A/C, re-bled the brakes, flushed the power steering fluid and did a couple other small things that I just didn't feel like doing. It's been so damn hot here for the last few months.
So anyway... NOW I'm ready to beat on her some! I just got the car back on Saturday and didn't really get on it too much, but the trans feels good so far. Shifts are a little harder than I'd like but maybe that'll change once it breaks in some...
So anyway... NOW I'm ready to beat on her some! I just got the car back on Saturday and didn't really get on it too much, but the trans feels good so far. Shifts are a little harder than I'd like but maybe that'll change once it breaks in some...
11-21-2012, 11:20 AM
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No real updates... I still need to get it back up to RPM for a re-dyno, but I know they're in the process of moving now so I might not bug them till spring. Brought the car out today for a spin to work, took a couple crappy vids with my cell phone.
Cold start (about 48F out):
Cruisin:
I swear, it doesn't show up real well in the vid, but the 2nd best thing about this motor (1st is the driveability) is the SOUND. My god, it just sounds like a pissed off wildebeest at high RPM.
Rob
Cold start (about 48F out):
Cruisin:
I swear, it doesn't show up real well in the vid, but the 2nd best thing about this motor (1st is the driveability) is the SOUND. My god, it just sounds like a pissed off wildebeest at high RPM.
Rob
11-21-2012, 08:20 PM
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Excellent build. I love seeing street builds like this one with OBVIOUS attention paid to the details. One of these days, I hope to build something similar for may wife......well me too I guess!
Very nicely done!
Very nicely done!
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I swear, it doesn't show up real well in the vid, but the 2nd best thing about this motor (1st is the driveability) is the SOUND. My god, it just sounds like a pissed off wildebeest at high RPM.
Rob
Rob
