OPERATION TIGER'S TEETH -**Boltin on MO Power**

Coldswede · Post by **Coldswede** » Dec 26, 2010 6:14 PM

So it looks like .450 to .500 is the sweet spot for lift. What kind of overlap will you run? Will the thing idle smoothly or be a bit lumpy?

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Dec 26, 2010 6:21 PM

Coldswede wrote:So it looks like .450 to .500 is the sweet spot for lift. What kind of overlap will you run? Will the thing idle smoothly or be a bit lumpy?

Here is the specs on the cam -

Trick Flow Stage 2 Hydraulic Roller Cam

Duration at .050
Int - 224 Exh – 232 with Intake lift at .542 and exhaust at .563 with a 1.6 rocker

Advertised duration is I – 286 and E – 294

No idea about the idle....hope it rocks the car!

Coldswede · Post by **Coldswede** » Dec 26, 2010 7:43 PM

Duke wrote:
Coldswede wrote:So it looks like .450 to .500 is the sweet spot for lift. What kind of overlap will you run? Will the thing idle smoothly or be a bit lumpy?
Here is the specs on the cam -

Trick Flow Stage 2 Hydraulic Roller Cam

Duration at .050
Int - 224 Exh – 232 with Intake lift at .542 and exhaust at .563 with a 1.6 rocker

Advertised duration is I – 286 and E – 294

No idea about the idle....hope it rocks the car!

Your wish is gonna come true!

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 03, 2011 2:19 PM

Got-em!

Finding 1985 RX7 GSL (FB) rear brakes is not easy. I joined a RX7 forum and found these from a guy parting out his car. Everything is in great shape (even the rotors) and will need some cleaning and painting. No red brakes on my Tiger thank you.

I paid $250 shipped for all.......except the SS brake lines. I found those from another member.

Mark 88/M5 Houston · Post by **Mark 88/M5 Houston** » Jan 03, 2011 8:31 PM

Looks like it is coming along nicely Duke.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 03, 2011 9:00 PM

Decided to buy new rotors ($33). Looks like getting the center opening machined to 3.250" is going to be a PITA. Several machine shops told me they could not do it.

So, when I find someone who can, it will be with new rotors.

Post by **mooseheadm5** » Jan 03, 2011 9:23 PM

What kind of loser machine shop can't bore out a rotor?

Mark 88/M5 Houston · Post by **Mark 88/M5 Houston** » Jan 03, 2011 9:24 PM

Duke wrote:Decided to buy new rotors ($33). Looks like getting the center opening machined to 3.250" is going to be a PITA. Several machine shops told me they could not do it.

So, when I find someone who can, it will be with new rotors.

What is the current/stock center opening ID? I'd think that would be a piece of cake for almost any CNC machining system that has the capacity for the OD of the rotor.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 04, 2011 8:06 AM

Mark 88/M5 Houston wrote:What is the current/stock center opening ID? I'd think that would be a piece of cake for almost any CNC machining system that has the capacity for the OD of the rotor.

The current ID is 1 7/8"

mooseheadm5 wrote:What kind of loser machine shop can't bore out a rotor?

Machine Shops in Kansas.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 05, 2011 10:25 AM

Found a shop -

Curtis Farley Engines Inc - Precision Machining, CNC turning, milling, drill & tap Quality since 1959

I think they will use a lath to turn the ID.

Its a 15 minute drive from my house.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 07, 2011 6:03 PM

This is more like it - NOW the brakes are Tiger worthy.

The shop only charged my $45 to cut the rotors.

Install photos soon.

Sleeper21 · Post by **Sleeper21** » Jan 08, 2011 5:10 AM

Brakes turned out nice, I'm glad you didnt use used rotors on this dream ride

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 08, 2011 8:51 AM

Those cleaned up nicely.
Good deal on the cutting too.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 08, 2011 8:56 AM

Sleeper21 wrote:I'm glad you didnt use used rotors on this dream ride

Once I knew that machine work was not going to be too easy to find (it turned out it was), I bought new rotors. Would just be stupid to not go new. They were only $16 each.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 14, 2011 3:43 PM

We have movement!

Install day -

Left side before,

Right Side after,

Gotta get out and do the left side now. Once they are in place, I can take measurements for the brake lines and get them. I then need to tackle the parking brake cable modification and then attachment. Right now, will only have it on the left side.

Post by **mooseheadm5** » Jan 14, 2011 3:56 PM

Nice work!

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 14, 2011 4:14 PM

Duke wrote:We have movement!

Install day -

Left side before,

Right Side after,

Gotta get out and do the left side now. Once they are in place, I can take measurements for the brake lines and get them. I then need to tackle the parking brake cable modification and then attachment. Right now, will only have it on the left side.

Schweet...
Now I'll really feel safe when I get that ride.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 15, 2011 5:54 PM

DONE!

Tiger parking brake cable heavily modified to work with RX7 caliper. Used parts off of the RX7 cable to get it to work.

Bought a new tool...a Swaging Tool, worked great and was only $27.

System bled and ready to go.....just need the snow to melt now.

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Jan 15, 2011 7:18 PM

Awesome! I really wanna see this car!

BTW, that Sunbeam I mention in another thread....just an Alpine

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 15, 2011 7:23 PM

slammin_e28 wrote:Awesome! I really wanna see this car!

BTW, that Sunbeam I mention in another thread....just an Alpine

Alpines are cool....much less moola to get into one too.

Much more detail on the brake install here - http://www.sunbeamalpine.org/forum/show ... hp?t=15458

Coldswede · Post by **Coldswede** » Jan 15, 2011 8:16 PM

Nice work Duke the brakes look great!

The right tool is great too.

Maybe you should take up sailing so you can make your own rigging.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 15, 2011 9:34 PM

Coldswede wrote:Maybe you should take up sailing so you can make your own rigging.

I learned much about cables (steel rope) and swaging attachments. Most sailing rigs use "swagless" fittings. This is so that can easily make repairs while at sea. I tried to use a swagless fitting but it turned out to be too long for my application.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 22, 2011 1:44 PM

New engine mounts modified and ready. Due to the very close clearances, there are no options for after market mounts.

Alfonso Bedoya · Post by **Alfonso Bedoya** » Jan 24, 2011 12:18 AM

Duke wrote:
slammin_e28 wrote:Awesome! I really wanna see this car!

BTW, that Sunbeam I mention in another thread....just an Alpine
Alpines are cool....much less moola to get into one too.

Much more detail on the brake install here - http://www.sunbeamalpine.org/forum/show ... hp?t=15458

I always dug Alpines, my dad loves them too!

Hey there's Duke in the backround with black smoking jacket and glasses!

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 24, 2011 12:42 AM

Alfonso Bedoya wrote:Hey there's Duke in the backround with black smoking jacket and glasses!

He ain't that handsome.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 24, 2011 10:15 AM

Just purchased the heads! AFR 185 PN 1388 with "upgraded" springs from the guy in a previous post.

They have 3K miles on them and were on a show car. Got them and the roller rockers for $700 less than retail.

Will drop them off at my machine shop (yes, found one I can call mine) to be cleaned and check once they arrive.

I love Craigs List!

Mark 88/M5 Houston · Post by **Mark 88/M5 Houston** » Jan 24, 2011 7:47 PM

Looking very nice Duke.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 25, 2011 3:30 PM

Just talked with the guy who blueprinted and balanced the short block. Because the engine was externally balanced with a flexplate, the crank will have to come out and be rebalanced with the flywheel and pressure plate. No big deal, will give me an opportunity to check his measurements.

cvillebimmer · Post by **cvillebimmer** » Jan 25, 2011 3:48 PM

Duke wrote:Will drop them off at my machine shop (yes, found one I can call mine) to be cleaned and check once they arrive.

Yeah, me too. I just wish I could drive there. Shipping engines is not fun.

Looks great!

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 27, 2011 5:49 PM

Heads are here - pics once I have them cleaned and checked.

I also got these -

COMP Cams Pro Magnum Rocker Arms:
1.6:1 Chromemoly steel.
Lower profile than aluminum rockers (will fit under my valve covers), lighter and stronger than aluminum too.

They sell for $380, I got them for $100 shipped.

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