Now that I am getting to a bigger better part of my life I have decided the car that I would like to build. It is a Lexus is300 with a 2jz which is a 3.0 engine and I would like to add aftermarket turbos from precision turbo, most likely 88mm. I'd pretty much add all the little features but I basically I want a turbo 2jz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g5kxH9yG-U
The car in the video is a 2jz is300 with a 94mm turbo with a Powerglide transmission and runs seven seconds on the track and if i build my car right i should be in the 9 second range.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Blog 19: Independent Component 2
LITERAL
(a) “I, student name Victor Gamboa, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 34 hours of work.”
(b) Mentor: Victor M. Gamboa basic mechanic and transmission builder for 18+ years for Young's Transmissions and DPA Transmissions.
(d) Over the past months I have practiced doing hands on work learning and doing things on my own. Lots of basic maintenance like tune ups and part replacements. Getting familiar with more tools and boosting confidence working on car.
INTERPRETIVE
Learned skills that no book can teach, hands on experience on real cars. Learning tricks and how components work, fail and why they fail. Observing what parts look like when they do fail and knowing how to prevent them from failing again. Basically get a car that is failing or to some people completely worthless and make it perfect again.
APPLIED
Helped answer EQ because the "constantly win races" used in my EQ can only be solve by basic maintenance and constant inspection, and the only way to inspect and be able to maintain a car is to know what a good and bad part looks like. Also learn to replace parts that will be crucial in racing, and knowing how to substitute them is something very useful for the future.
(a) “I, student name Victor Gamboa, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 34 hours of work.”
(b) Mentor: Victor M. Gamboa basic mechanic and transmission builder for 18+ years for Young's Transmissions and DPA Transmissions.
(d) Over the past months I have practiced doing hands on work learning and doing things on my own. Lots of basic maintenance like tune ups and part replacements. Getting familiar with more tools and boosting confidence working on car.
INTERPRETIVE
Learned skills that no book can teach, hands on experience on real cars. Learning tricks and how components work, fail and why they fail. Observing what parts look like when they do fail and knowing how to prevent them from failing again. Basically get a car that is failing or to some people completely worthless and make it perfect again.
APPLIED
Helped answer EQ because the "constantly win races" used in my EQ can only be solve by basic maintenance and constant inspection, and the only way to inspect and be able to maintain a car is to know what a good and bad part looks like. Also learn to replace parts that will be crucial in racing, and knowing how to substitute them is something very useful for the future.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Blog 18: Fourth Interview Questions
- What car do you drive and what have you done to it?
- Do you have any other goals for the car, if so how will you accomplish them?
- What car or type of car would you recommend for someone to turn into a drag car?
- Tube chassis or stock chassis and why?
- Would you recommend fabricating a roll cage as an owner or is it better to get it made?
- In you’re opinion would you recommend a turbo, twin turbo, blower, or nitrous oxide system for a car?
- What brand Turbo, Blower or Nitrous System would you recommend? Why?
- With the previous decision what other upgrades would you recommend adding with the Turbo, Blower, or Nitrous Oxide system?
- Also for a potential drag build what engine would you recommend and, why?
- What types of engine component upgrades would you recommend? Or for the beginning of a build which upgrades would you recommend first?
- What ignition system and spark plugs are the most reliable on the track?
- In your experience what transmission would you say works the best with this?
- Their is also option of clutch-less transmissions and regular 2 speeds do you think the difference is really worth the money?
- What do you recommend for rims and tires?why?
- What size tires would you say work best? Is the biggest tire possible really the best bet for hooking better?
- Rear end gear ratio that you would say works best?
- Do you recommend any specific brand gauges or specific style that have worked better for you?
- Do shifter brands matter or are all shifters similar for the most part?
- Are racing shoes better to use or are they just a luxury some racers like to have?
- What are the best options for weight reduction on a track car?
- Are their any other upgrades a drag car needs that a first time builder wouldn't regularly know?
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Blog 17: Third Answer
- What is the best way to build a drag racing car, that can consistently win races?
- Complete engine rebuild with modifications, Powerglide transmission swap, and differential gear change.
- 3 Details to support answer
- Engine improvement is crucial for maximum power for the lowest weight. Bore a 350 ci engine to 383 ci for the same weight making over 100 more horsepower.
- Less time shifting equals more time going faster. keeping high rpms allows for the engine to pull out more power in shorter time.
- Bigger gears means higher speeds. Takes more power to get the car moving but when it moves it moves much faster.
- Sources
- Hotrod Magazine, Dragzine, Superchevy, Dragstuff.com
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Drag Racing Season Begins!
Winners of 2015 Winter nationals.
Pro mod and street car drags have yet to kick off.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Blog 16: Answer 2
1. What is your EQ?
What is the best way to build a drag racing car, that can consistently win races?
2. What is your first answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
Using power adders and modifications with proper studies and testing.
3. What is your second answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
Power adders, testing and modifying of the weaker components.
4. List three reasons your answer is true with a real-world application for each?
In real life these cars need power adders to make enough power to be successful in racing competitions.
When these cars cram out as much power as they can handle crucial components begin to give out so you must replace them.
Without testing your engine components may fail during a race making you loose competitions.
5. What printed source best supports your answer?
Wally Parks, The Fast Lane
6. What other source supports your answer?
Super Chevy Magazine
Car Craft Magazine
Hot Rod Magazine
7. Tie this tougher with concluding thought.
Car must be modified and tested so the weak parts are eliminated and the most power can be taken out from the car.
What is the best way to build a drag racing car, that can consistently win races?
2. What is your first answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
Using power adders and modifications with proper studies and testing.
3. What is your second answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
Power adders, testing and modifying of the weaker components.
4. List three reasons your answer is true with a real-world application for each?
In real life these cars need power adders to make enough power to be successful in racing competitions.
When these cars cram out as much power as they can handle crucial components begin to give out so you must replace them.
Without testing your engine components may fail during a race making you loose competitions.
5. What printed source best supports your answer?
Wally Parks, The Fast Lane
6. What other source supports your answer?
Super Chevy Magazine
Car Craft Magazine
Hot Rod Magazine
7. Tie this tougher with concluding thought.
Car must be modified and tested so the weak parts are eliminated and the most power can be taken out from the car.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Blog 15: Independent Component 2 Approval
1. Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.
Plan to continue rebuilding transmissions and hoping to get to put mentorship hours with a engine builder. Basically help and rebuild transmissions and engines with the help of experts in the field.
2. Discus how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.
Maybe take photos of some of the work done and some of the cars repaired or improved.
3. Explain how this component will help you explore your topic more in depth.
Help me be ready to make a car more reliable and to upgrade parts to create more power.
Plan to continue rebuilding transmissions and hoping to get to put mentorship hours with a engine builder. Basically help and rebuild transmissions and engines with the help of experts in the field.
2. Discus how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.
Maybe take photos of some of the work done and some of the cars repaired or improved.
3. Explain how this component will help you explore your topic more in depth.
Help me be ready to make a car more reliable and to upgrade parts to create more power.
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