Had a regional event this weekend and put a couple extra friends in SSM with the car for more feedback (new rear springs, new rear sway setting). Turned boost down a few psi just to be safe, and blew a transmission after 15 runs. Blowing trannies sucks.
Take that however you want.
There's a couple things I'm looking into now:
1. The Avid motor mounts have poly inserts in them, but the transmission mount is a solid block. I'm wondering if we're tweaking the tranny when cornering and loading it up. I can't imagine it'd be good for gear or bearing tolerances in the transmission. Does anyone else run a solid transmission mount with semi-rigid motor mounts?
2. The z32 transmission looks like the next upgrade for a KA24DET. I'm looking at the Mazworks or Xcessive kit. They cost about the same, but I'm sketchy on the Xcessive kit spacing the flywheel out. It'd be easier to install the Xcessive kit (no need to send a bellhousing in), and I'd be able to swap trannies without having to take the bellhousing apart. I'm hoping I won't have to worry about the transmission once I upgrade it, though, so I'm still leaning towards the slightly cleaner Mazworks kit. Thoughts or suggestions would be very welcome on this.
3. Does anyone make straight cut gears or a dog engagement setup that drops into the 240? Was thinking of talking to DentSport about their transmission setup (a quick 1-2 would be killer for ProSolo). If I'm upgrading, I might as well go all the way.
4. Should I start upgrading my stock half-shafts next? I was looking at the z32 TT and Q45 setup, which seems overkill. I've never seen a halfshaft on a 240sx let go, other than the drag racing guys.
Once again, comments or suggestions would be very welcome. I want to make more power next year, but I also don't want to be afraid of anything breaking on the car. Seems like finishing off the drivetrain upgrades would be helpful.
Take that however you want.
There's a couple things I'm looking into now:
1. The Avid motor mounts have poly inserts in them, but the transmission mount is a solid block. I'm wondering if we're tweaking the tranny when cornering and loading it up. I can't imagine it'd be good for gear or bearing tolerances in the transmission. Does anyone else run a solid transmission mount with semi-rigid motor mounts?
2. The z32 transmission looks like the next upgrade for a KA24DET. I'm looking at the Mazworks or Xcessive kit. They cost about the same, but I'm sketchy on the Xcessive kit spacing the flywheel out. It'd be easier to install the Xcessive kit (no need to send a bellhousing in), and I'd be able to swap trannies without having to take the bellhousing apart. I'm hoping I won't have to worry about the transmission once I upgrade it, though, so I'm still leaning towards the slightly cleaner Mazworks kit. Thoughts or suggestions would be very welcome on this.
3. Does anyone make straight cut gears or a dog engagement setup that drops into the 240? Was thinking of talking to DentSport about their transmission setup (a quick 1-2 would be killer for ProSolo). If I'm upgrading, I might as well go all the way.
4. Should I start upgrading my stock half-shafts next? I was looking at the z32 TT and Q45 setup, which seems overkill. I've never seen a halfshaft on a 240sx let go, other than the drag racing guys.
Once again, comments or suggestions would be very welcome. I want to make more power next year, but I also don't want to be afraid of anything breaking on the car. Seems like finishing off the drivetrain upgrades would be helpful.
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