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Old 07-24-2009, 12:22 PM
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Hey Guys

Just wanted to share with you the 3rd installment of our motor build. Come back often to see what's new and what's happening with our race team!

http://www.fontananissanracing.com/Tech_Corner.html


Old 07-24-2009, 02:01 PM
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Nice work!!!
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You can see us run again at the next West Coast Redline Time Attack at Spring Mountain Raceway in Pahrump, NV in September!!!
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So, I have to ask: Have you strapped her to the engine dyno yet?

Inclined to share the details?

Also, any details on the first engine failure?
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wow ! stunning build! i would guess 400 whp...
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I want one.....
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Originally Posted by Morris
I want one.....
Eh......I'll take two please. Very informative and interesting read.
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looks like you were pretty building everything from scratch, any particular reason you went with the de engine instead of the hr? i mean it is an 07 z...
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Scott asked me to respond to some of you comments.

We have run the engine on the engine dyno the dyno has been carefully correlated to match the dyno at the NASCAR technical center NASCAR is where we are required to run the engine for submission for Grand-Am approval.

471hp @ 8600
335 lbft @ 6900
Corrected to SAE J1349

The "first" engine failure was caused by the oil pump pressure relief valve spring failing and the resultant drop in oil pressure to just below critical levels.

We chose to base this project on the DE engine as it is an evolution of previous development done on the car and engine package. The cylinder heads, headers and intake were already previously invested.

Jackson
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Thanks for chiming in Jackson!!!
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Very nice!
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Originally Posted by lancerjs
Scott asked me to respond to some of you comments.

We have run the engine on the engine dyno the dyno has been carefully correlated to match the dyno at the NASCAR technical center NASCAR is where we are required to run the engine for submission for Grand-Am approval.

471hp @ 8600
335 lbft @ 6900
Corrected to SAE J1349

The "first" engine failure was caused by the oil pump pressure relief valve spring failing and the resultant drop in oil pressure to just below critical levels.

We chose to base this project on the DE engine as it is an evolution of previous development done on the car and engine package. The cylinder heads, headers and intake were already previously invested.

Jackson
Race Projects Manager
Fontana Nissan
Very impressive results! This would likely be close to 400whp. I am looking forward to seeing the car in action at the Autoclub Speedway in Nov.
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