My track day at California Speedway

[markstoys]

First a couple of pics:




That Cobra did not survive the day--broken shifter and straight off at the button hook. No other damage though. Luckily, I survived with no probelms.


I have to put a disclaimer on the video: my fuel map over 5000 RPM or over 7 PSI of boost was so rich it was like hitting a rev limiter at either of those points. The boost limit was really frustrating because I had to really feather the throttle, and I could NEVER go to full throttle. Also, I was running crappy brake pads that were not up to the task, so stopping after a few brake zones became really scary. I know that even with these limitations, I was still holding the car back. Each lap in this session was two seconds faster than the last: 2:17, 2:15, 2:13, and 2:11. The one in this video was the fast one.

http://youtu.be/FmKtW3aZQEE

All in all, I had a blast. I highly recommend going to a track event, it is totally worth the money and the only way to REALLY know what you and your car can do.

 

[Spinnetti]

Nice... 76' ish?

This was my last track day... Its a 1uz in its original home

 

[stevechumo]

Wow! very nice for the entire car and that supercharger.

 

[4U2QUIK]

sweet! you finally finished! I'll see you again at toyotafest I assume?

 

[stevechumo]

sweet! you finally finished! I'll see you again at toyotafest I assume?

Not finished yet. I've been working on it slowly.

 

[markstoys]

Nice... 76' ish?

This was my last track day... Its a 1uz in its original home

Mine is a '75.

Dude, 1UZ's are so cool that they feel at home just about anywhere!!!

 

[fugly]

Cool car in the best color/finish.
Will be a lot more fun when you can really give the berries.
Is motor stock or had work?
Is it still a street car?

Cheers Brenton

 

[markstoys]

Cool car in the best color/finish.
Will be a lot more fun when you can really give the berries.
Is motor stock or had work?
Is it still a street car?

Cheers Brenton

The motor internals are still stock--but pretty much everything that bolts on has been upgraded: headers, intake,COPs, injectors, hyd fan delete.

That license plate on the front is not just for looks! The car is registered and insured. In fact, I drove it 30 miles to work (and 30 miles home) yesterday. It is very pleasant to drive on the street: smooth ride, not too low (no sraping), not too loud, smooth power delivery.

Mark

 

[BlackUZZ31]

What ECU are you running?

 

[BlackUZZ31]

Ohh and you need a bigger blower the M122's are cheap as chips over there or a nice TVS2300

 

[markstoys]

What ECU are you running?

Link G3

Ohh and you need a bigger blower the M122's are cheap as chips over there or a nice TVS2300

It is true that the M122's are a really good deal, but the M112s still cost less than half as much as the M122. And my M112 makes 7 psi while keeping my intake air temps really cool, and it will easily make 10 or 12 psi when I am done tuning. This is about as much as a stock bottom end can handle, so I don't really see a need to upgrade--at least not yet.

Mark

 

[4U2QUIK]

I picked up a m122 about 6 months ago that was damn near new for 500$. So there's definately some deals out there. But if you went that way you definately need to make some changes to the snout setup.

 

[BlackUZZ31]

Link G3

It is true that the M122's are a really good deal, but the M112s still cost less than half as much as the M122. And my M112 makes 7 psi while keeping my intake air temps really cool, and it will easily make 10 or 12 psi when I am done tuning. This is about as much as a stock bottom end can handle, so I don't really see a need to upgrade--at least not yet.

Mark

I ended up with 215rwkw on my 9/96 1uz running 7psi non-intercooled, is yours a pre 96 motor with the big rods?

I can't wait to see what I get with my tvs2300 and E85 setup (on an early beefy rod motor)

 

[markstoys]

I ended up with 215rwkw on my 9/96 1uz running 7psi non-intercooled, is yours a pre 96 motor with the big rods?

I can't wait to see what I get with my tvs2300 and E85 setup (on an early beefy rod motor)

yeah, mine's a '92. When I get it running halfway decent over 5000 RPM, I'll try to get it on a dyno and see what I get.

When will you have your new set up running?

Mark

 

[BlackUZZ31]

I thought PClink did automatic fuel tuning?

as for mine probably end of year, depends on work and stuff getting in the way or out of the way!

 

[fugly]

This is my old combo it ran 290rwhp. junka motor, HE112, 10lb, 7mgte black injectors, Autronic SMC.

 

[fugly]

My new combo on the same junka ran 316rwhp on Australian 98 & 366rwhp on Methanol, both with 9lb

 

[fugly]

Sorry if seems like hijacking your page.
If this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2CNsJ4jEa0 works here's my car on a nearby go cart track, much tighter than what you get to play on but still fun.

 

[fugly]

What sort of gearbox you using?

 

[markstoys]

My new combo on the same junka ran 316rwhp on Australian 98 & 366rwhp on Methanol, both with 9lb

That's what is so awesome about the 1UZ: slap some forced induction on a junkyard motor and make 300-400 HP all day!!!

And I am using a T56 trans.

Mark