Jaffaz32's Boosted Stroker Build

[jaffaz32]

When increasing power you put more strain on other parts of the car which also need to be upgraded, when guys talk about breaking drive shafts 9/10 they mean the knuckle (join) breaks up. Inside there knuckle you have this tripod looking thing with bearings and it's normally the bearings that go. I think it's very unlikely to actually snap a shaft.

This just doesn't apply to increased power, it's also the intended use, if you track or drag race your car you may also break a rear axle.

These are aftermarket shafts which should handle just about as much power you can throw at them.

This kit does no include the tiny intermediate shaft, it is not as common to break one of them.




Next upgrade would be the gearbox itself, it is rumored that the 5 speed is stronger than the 6 speed because they have thicker gears but they still have their limitations. This is a very pricey upgrade though. I doubt i will replace the box, i will most likely upgrade the gears with an aftermarket solution and get them Cryo treated which is a process that involves freezing components to -200c.

[exiges1]

Which screen did you use in the navpod?

[Pride]

Great update info jaffaz32
I notice that you also have gauges running down your A pillar, presumably the GaugeART solution will do away with the need for these and you can refit the origanol trim panel or are putting other gauges in these too???



And are you going to alcantara the dashboard to prevent that annoying reflection???

[jaffaz32]

Which screen did you use in the navpod?

Science of speed, they offer a screen as an kit for the Nav Pod. I also recommend the metal bracket to keep it in place.

[jaffaz32]

Great update info jaffaz32
I notice that you also have gauges running down your A pillar, presumably the GaugeART solution will do away with the need for these and you can refit the origanol trim panel or are putting other gauges in these too???



And are you going to alcantara the dashboard to prevent that annoying reflection???

The screen is great but it's not as bright or visible as a gauge. Although you have the ability to add any information from the ecu you like you are limited to the size of the screen, you just can't fit it all on.

I also have a secondary sensor hooked up just for the AFR (Uego) Gauge in case i get a faulty sensor.

The gauges were installed before i had the Gauge Art, perhaps i don't need as many now.


I don't find the reflection off the dash that bad, mainly only on a damp road but i don't tend to drive it intentionally in the wet. Although i do think the flocked dash with red stitching like an R looks awesome, perhaps something for the future.

[jaffaz32]

Brian Crower forged connecting rods. Not many guys upgrade the rods as the factory ones are titanium. Rods only tend to be upgraded for power levels over 550bhp.




ARP bolts installed in to the connecting rods.




The factory Pistons will take you to roughly 430bhp anything more than that it is advised to upgrade them. for two reasons, firstly to go forged and secondly to lower the compression.

The lower the compression the more power you can run safely, however... there is a catch. when lowing the compression the engine will become more lazy (sluggish) off boost. So you only drop as much as you need to, too much and off boost it will will be sluggish and not enough you risk damaging your motor. So when building the spec list you need to know first the power you may want to achieve to spec the compression accordingly.

If you look at the compression of other turbo cars in the Nsx you run a lot higher compression.

These are 9.2:1 CP forged pistons. This is a very average compression for a forced induction Nsx, some will go lower and some higher.

[exiges1]

Science of speed, they offer a screen as an kit for the Nav Pod. I also recommend the metal bracket to keep it in place.

Thanks, I thought it would be, I should have ordered one last year before the ex rate drop!

[lotusolly]

When increasing power you put more strain on other parts of the car which also need to be upgraded, when guys talk about breaking drive shafts 9/10 they mean the knuckle (join) breaks up. Inside there knuckle you have this tripod looking thing with bearings and it's normally the bearings that go. I think it's very unlikely to actually snap a shaft.

This just doesn't apply to increased power, it's also the intended use, if you track or drag race your car you may also break a rear axle.

These are aftermarket shafts which should handle just about as much power you can throw at them.

This kit does no include the tiny intermediate shaft, it is not as common to break one of them.




Next upgrade would be the gearbox itself, it is rumored that the 5 speed is stronger than the 6 speed because they have thicker gears but they still have their limitations. This is a very pricey upgrade though. I doubt i will replace the box, i will most likely upgrade the gears with an aftermarket solution and get them Cryo treated which is a process that involves freezing components to -200c.

Hi,

Which drive shafts are these? I need to refurb mine but would ideally like to get a set to swap straight over.

I was looking at the Insane shafts which i'm guessing these are, but found mixed reports and wondered wether you have found any play in the joints?

Olly

[jaffaz32]

Thanks, I thought it would be, I should have ordered one last year before the ex rate drop!

Yeah i know... Few more parts i need and the rate has really pushed the prices up.

[jaffaz32]

Hi,

Which drive shafts are these? I need to refurb mine but would ideally like to get a set to swap straight over.

I was looking at the Insane shafts which i'm guessing these are, but found mixed reports and wondered wether you have found any play in the joints?

Olly

They are, they fit well and they feel great but that being said my axles didn't go over night, got worse and worse so anything would feel good in comparison.

They are well made.


I do have a couple of oem rebuild kits laying about if you want to rebuild yours. They won't fix a worn axle though, just refresh it. That being said if yours is only just starting to go, splitting it, cleaning and repacking with fresh grease may just be enough for now.