rudypoochris

I'm at 194,500 miles on my 1992 4.0L 5-Speed 4x4 Explorer - runs great. Apparently the engines go for 300k+ at times.

I was advised to run 200lbF and 225lbR for my setup. 325F and 275R sounds excessively stiff for the street... I don't think the VG30DETT is THAT expensive of a swap since you can find those JDM engines everywhere. I think it is much less documented than the L28 though...

I just called the representative. He says he corresponded with the factory and they have not sent out the wheels yet... Which is a big surprise to me, as the representative has been saying otherwise for the past two weeks... He promised they would be sent out within the next two days via air. They SHOULD be here by Monday (I am not sure if he is being ambitious or genuine). There is little I can do about this right now... We shall see... Sorry for the bad news guys. I'm at the mercy of the rep who is at the mercy of the manufacturer. Its frustrating, I know. While this time is being eaten up now, I think and hope, that this extra time lost will only lead ultimately to a better product. I would imagine there are many factors that come into play before a wheel can be made - let alone made to look nice and function properly. Lets hope the pace picks up here. Hang in there guys.

I think it comes down to a lot more than just bore and stroke, but I could be wrong. After all remember the 5.0L Ford has a SMALLER stroke than the 4.6L and the F360. 76mm stroke and 101.6mm bore. It really is in the heads/cams and the R/S combination from what I hear. I have heard rumors of Coates reaching 13,000+ rpm with their CSRV heads on a built SBF - but those could be just rumors.

No it is a 4.5L I6... Even the 4.7L V8 in the LX470 when it came out was a dog... 230hp. At least it has torque to back it up (that car weighs 5400#). The newer UZ's make closer to 300hp though.

Hole is already drilled, shavings cleared.

What I am wondering is how the externally balanced setup like the Fords would work. Why is there a 50oz weight on the flywheel... does the harmonic balancer have a 50oz weight offsetting it, or is the crank machined out of balance to be counteracted by the flywheel. Whats the point?

Sorry to hijack the thread, but I have a similar question regarding JB Weld. Can it be used to make a lasting joint between a steel oil pan and a nut? Basically the oil drain plug needed to be relocated, but the engine is in the car and we do not have access to a welder. If it isn't good for a lasting joint, can the pan be welded on while it is attached to the engine, or is that basically a bomb. Thanks!

Well 212hp isn't going to be that quick anyway.

Yes, but in this case we are talking about a bearing that is not going to experience much axial loading at all. All the load would go straight through the inner race. My hybrid bearing is coming. It is rated to run with no lubricant which is nice. It doesn't reduce friction much over straight SS bearings, but some (spin down time compared to normal SS is twice as long at 5000 to 2000rpm using 1/4" ID 5/8" OD bearing). It does dramatically reduce wear and lowers temperatures apparently because the ceramic balls cannot create little welds to the peaks of the races under high load. Spin down time for the same bearing, talking full ceramic is 350 seconds as opposed to 35 seconds, from 5000 to 0 rpm. Would have cost me $215 instead of $105 though so I figure I will just be happy with the no lubrication required bit.

280ZForce, what size rear tire is that in the picture? Wheel offset? Thanks!

Ah yes, I have seen those wheels before.

Thanks for filling me in!

Out of curiosity, what is wrong with just towing the car in neutral?

No... Do you have pictures, specifications, or a link?

Post #52 in the top of this forum stickied in "Complete Differential List".

Yea I know. I got genuine Timken bearings for my R200, the ones that are usually $60 PER SIDE at Kragen and others for around $33. Makes a big difference.

UC's do teach for the sake of learning and nothing else. I just spin it my own way and feel better for it. The only reason I would have chosen Cal Poly over Davis would really be for the girls and the beach. Otherwise it is really just what you make of it in my opinion.

Nope, the original issue was basically that the rep misunderstood the offset and they went ahead and made molds for a positive 19 offset. They had to go and redo it. Now we are just waiting for the wheels to come in. They were shipped last week or the end of the week before, but there isn't tracking information apparently. I have just been calling the rep every two days to get an update, but it is mostly the same story.

Try rockauto.com... I have had the best success with bearing prices there... Something like $16-20 inner and $30 outer.

Well most people tell me Solidworks is superior. In my opinion though I want something math based using cartesian coordinates. No one really seems to offer that from what I have seen. IE. I want AutoCAD with a real 3D solid modeling engine. Pretty shapes are cute, but I want exact measurements and space where I can pin point locations. Oh, and a command line so I don't waste my time.

I have answered this multiple times in this thread, but no worries, it is a long one I know! To answer your question I would THINK that there would still be availability through Rota after this group buy. I am not positive though. It doesn't seem to make sense for them to make a mold just to abandon it. Hope that helps! For the rest of you, I called the rep again to day. No news still unfortunately.

I don't know how to use coil and loft yet (mainly because I have felt that my time is better spent learning solidworks...). I just haven't gotten into it. I will draw up something nice now...

Its nice though! I can't express how hard it was to learn how to make the turbines in inventor. I can do it now, more easily, but it still isn't that great.

Ya, I wouldn't worry about the ceramic vs. non-ceramic. I just like taking things over board.