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Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (Evil Genius) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:02:18 +0000

DauntlessStan wrote:

Sweet!!!
Will the Miata make an appearance at the spring Sonoma race (presuming it's on...)?

Most likely, If it doesn't blow up at Chuckwalla.

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (DauntlessStan) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:41:54 +0000

Sweet!!!

Will the Miata make an appearance at the spring Sonoma race (presuming it's on...)?

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (Evil Genius) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:30:35 +0000

DauntlessStan wrote:

Evil Genius wrote:
Balto needs a new heart.
Here ya go...http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/3321583461.html

We already have one, it is one of these:

Same power as the Poo motor, but more reliable.

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (DauntlessStan) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:41:20 +0000

Evil Genius wrote:

Balto needs a new heart.

Here ya go...http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/3321583461.html

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (Evil Genius) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:45:56 +0000

Balto needs a new heart.

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (hoverducky) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:56:23 +0000

Balto engine failure update:

We finally got around to pulling the Poo motor and found the following:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … mp;theater

Dear The Ridge: can we have our connecting rod back?

Piston's broken, cylinder wall's hammered, rod is... gone, crank doesn't look too bad but I'm going to say it is toast, the head might be okay but I wouldn't bet on it, crank cases are obviously hurt. Good thing we've got a replacement ready to go in, once we re-engineer and re-fabricate the whole damn thing. Sticking with Polaris would have been too easy.

Scott

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (fiasco) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 03:14:23 +0000

I have some Amsoil Dominator in stock for my Ski-Doo 550 fan (price was right, my local Napa got hosed by a flaky Amsoil dealer, they wanted it gone)...and a ton of Interceptor as well (another local shop hosed by [probably the same] flaky dealer, and I get good oil cheap!). Stuff works great, too bad Amsoil seems almost like Amway.

Yeah, carb boots go to crap quick, especially if you use any fuel with ethanol in it. Seems like every other year I have to swap the boots in my sled (and that's putting 100 feet on my sled last year...no local snow...grrrr). You may want to see if you can get Boyesen Rage Cage or V-Force boots for your engine (metal or plastic instead of ethanol-food rubber, not sure egg-zachary what's available for whaevert you're running in that Me-Otter).

A sled-powered car has so much awesome....

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (Maverick74) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 02:46:51 +0000

I believe you can get scented fuel additives for two strokes to make them smell like a sorts of stuff. I know Polaris was looking into them.

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (Evil Genius) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:38:18 +0000

stimpyvan wrote:

John, what kind of oil do you premix with your fuel? The exhaust of that car has a very unique smell.
And is there any chance that tallow would work for the premix? That would smell awesome.
Van

Amsoil Interceptor synthetic. Funny that is smells like Castor oil.. the engineered molecules must be similar.

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (stimpyvan) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:38:07 +0000

John, what kind of oil do you premix with your fuel? The exhaust of that car has a very unique smell.
And is there any chance that tallow would work for the premix? That would smell awesome.

Van

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (mharrell) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:11:53 +0000

Evil Genius wrote:

The center connecting rod/piston/bearing failed and we were down to two cylinders. Then the carburetors started falling off....

At least we can relate to that part of your story.

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (Evil Genius) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:35:13 +0000

Well, Balto made it through another race, albeit with some loss of power. At first it was one of the fastest cars on track, we were in the hunt for the lead, Then it all went downhill. The center connecting rod/piston/bearing failed and we were down to two cylinders. Then the carburetors started falling off (who knew that 18 year old carb boots would fail under racing conditions?) With zip tied on carbs we made it to the end and finished 19th...

More to come...

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (Team Sensory Assault) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:50:20 +0000

We were on our way to get a $1000 miata we found on CL. (figured we could part it down to $500 since we weren't keeping the motor or interior) and got a call that it just sold.
Anyhoo, the same $1000 miata showed up the next day on CL as a $1500 miata. Bummer.

Then, we found another miata for $1000 on CL with a perfect top and interior. Called for it and someone was already on the way to get that one. It showed up on CL the next day minus the top and interior bits for $1500.

I'm not all butt-hurted about missing out. I personally like Miatas and wouldn't mind one to drive around on the street. But- after careful consideration, the Miata is just a terrible platform for what our team does in Lemons. Probably a good thing we didn't get a Miata.

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (twostrokev8) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:51:16 +0000

One of the nice things about two-strokes is that a fairly rough cylinder finish is good for 'em - makes it hold oil better. On the weak cylinder, just go up an overbore or two and get the bigger piston required. In a kart you change pistons like sparkplugs.

Re: How we built the 2-stroke Miata.. some pics, links, thoughts and bs

null@example.com (psychoboy) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:27:47 +0000

I wasn't kidding. ECR needs more miatas. i want to race people. pointing by half the field and getting pointed by the other half isn't nearly as much fun as wheel to wheeling against a dead even car.

i had more fun with the Boredom Patrol, Miagra, and Nuckin' Futz miatas than i did with most of the rest of the field in december (tho the marlboro BMW and the blue/yellow MkI golf were fun as hell to try to keep up with.