On Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Allen Washatko wrote:
> YO!
Yo, backatcha.
> I'm rebuilding my motor and I would like to use Venollia pistons.
If this a a street motor, forget it. You'll get a lot of piston slap if
you're talking forged pistons. Stock pistons are okay up to 10:1 or so.
> Does anyone know a source for them - like a race shop, etc. - where I
> could work with someone to help spec the right match-up?
How about Venolia? The pistons are about $50 each, but by the time you do
all the good stuff to 'em, it's more like $100 each. For example, you
_want_ 4130 pins.
If you call Venolia, they'll ask you to tell 'em the measurements. I'm not
an engineer, so I asked if they could take the measurements from
anexisting piston. The answer is yes.
A far easier solution is to go to Ted Schumacher or Ken Gillanders and get
a set of JE pistons...
But the big question is: how are you going to use the motor? I'm serious
that forged is a waste on a street motor.
> I'm currently running standard rear axles and would like to upgrade
> to something stronger so I can run softer rubber. Does anyone have a
> modification that is viable?
Yes. There are folks on this list that will help you get a set 'o Corvair
axles in that puppy. I highly recommend this update for a race car on
slicks. If you're goal is more "street prepared", you need to think about
rules and how they effect your project.
> There is a system from England but I
> understand it hasn't performed well. I've also heard about a Datsun Z
> conversion. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The Z conversion is like the Corviar setup. You replace the outer axle
stub, hub carrier and outer u-joint.
Stay away from the CV joint setups unless they use forged axles.
There's at least one other TR6 dude in WI that's done this conversion...
Hi Jim!
> Regards,
>
> Allen
regards,
rml
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