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    Wink Matt Dennison aka "o-townFLA" stroker build

    2.3 MOTOR BUILD


    A little insight of what's been going on with "Matt Dennison" aka "o-townFLA" or simply known as "Matt"...


    All intentions were to go to a track day and instruct. Seeing everyone blast around the track or me sitting in the passenger seat wasn't necessarily*boring but the competitiveness in me wanted to be in the driver seat. So without fully going over the car I hit the "time attack" session... Bad idea...*


    After the (2) TA session my car had a little more valve train noise than usual. Trying to figure out the noise at the track with a marauder of people you can only imagine all the inputs and ideas of what might be wrong. So while at the track we all finalized that we couldn't really determine what was wrong. Other than the new noise and that I was super low oil...


    So I dropped the car off at Road Race Engineering to have their assistance. Within a few hours we have found the problem. A motor killing spun bearing...


    So the next question was what to build, how strong will the build need to be and what all needs to replaced...




    So the final build would be the following with a few new extras:


    Jacks Transmission 2.3 Stroker*
    - Wiseco pistons
    - Manley H-beams
    - AMS oil pan w/ scrapper


    Jacks Transmission rebuilt head
    - Kiggly HLA*
    - Cosworth M3 cams 280/272


    Jacks Transmission rebuilt tranny
    Front Mount Earl's oil cooler









    I've always been weary of running E85 due to its inconsistencies. So I've always ran 100 octane making a decent 450/400 at 26psi. With this build I decided to bump up to E85 but would do it right...


    - ZEITRONIX Ethanol Content Analyzer
    - Walbro 400lph*
    - FIC 2150cc injectors *
    - Fuel Lab Fuel Pressure Regulator*


    My current turbo setup is the cast HAFE manifold with a newly released GTX3076R bolted on.*





















    Well the blessed people at Road Race Engineering to include Mike, Rossy, Honda, Sam, Lod, Chris, Robert, Matt, Art, Ruben, Lydia, Gus, Rick and Scott have been a tremendous help and I will forever be in debt to them...!!!


    Thank you to those that have helped pave the way to the podium for me
    - Robi @ RobiSpec
    - Yukio @ Turbo By Garrett
    - Scott @ ACT
    - Chris @ KW Suspension
    - Jack and Chris @ Jacks Transmission
    - Ziggy @
    - the boys @ MAP
    - Abby @ mil.spec
    - GoPro
    - SPY optics
    - God @ awesome...!








    :mitsu:

    -MattDennison

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    Good stuff Matt!
    Pictures on all for sale/for trade threads is being enforced!

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    Very nice Matt!
    I'm only hearing great things about the guys at Jack's Transmissions. They seem like a pleasure to work with.
    Best of luck for the upcoming season!

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    WHO built the engine?? Jack's or RRE
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    Jacks hooked him up with the motor! The transmission was going there anyways. They are looking to get their name out therre more for being an engine builder too. The install is all happening here @ RRE with Matt Dennison doing all the work he is qualified to do. When you race your own car you need to be as familiar with your car as much as possible. We tend to help racers that can work on their own car at least somewhat :-) Is why we like you too Steve! Lod, Chris and our Matt help him out when things are over his head and so that helps him learn more.

    Mike W

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    The truth is told... It's always better to know or to be left in the dark. Granted I'm slightly mechanically inclined but remebering which specific bolt goes where takes a RRE pro...

    -MattDennison

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    Oh hellz yeah!
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    Good stuff Matt! that 2.3L look hell nice!

    Steven only touches male parts
    ​Diplomatic Immunity.

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    Thanks guys...

    I'll keep this thread going with updates on the motor and track shenanigans...

    -MattDennison

    2009 REDLINE TIME ATTACK CHAMPION
    ROADRACEENGINEERING GARRETTTURBOS ROBISPEC SPOOLINUP MIL.SPEC FULLRACE ACTCLUTCHES GOPRO SPY+OPTICS ZEITRONIX KWSUSPENSION JACKSTRANSMISSION MIDNIGHTSQUAD

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    Quote Originally Posted by EvolutionXtacy View Post
    Good stuff Matt! that 2.3L look hell nice!

    Steven only touches male parts
    If you want to really be funny "Steven only touches Manley parts" :P
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    Awesome Matt! Hope to see you out there soon so we can have some fun like the good ol days.. :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by o-townFLA View Post
    The truth is told... It's always better to know or to be left in the dark. Granted I'm slightly mechanically inclined but remebering which specific bolt goes where takes a RRE pro...
    The word around RRE is that you might NOT be as mechanically inclined as you think. After you have been leaving, they just go back and redo everything you did and make fun of you...


    ...oh... wait...

    that sounds too familiar...

    ...oh, yep, that is actually me.

    I can't wait to see/ride in your new build!! Say hi to my crushed EVO for me

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    Quote Originally Posted by Massimo Power View Post
    Awesome Matt! Hope to see you out there soon so we can have some fun like the good ol days.. :)

    You know it Mauricio...! I need to stop by one day...

    -MattDennison

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    Nice build Matt. Can't wait to see the dyno numbers. I'm guessing 530 to 550whp on the Dynapack? Going to be beastly either way you look at it.
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    MOD list:


    - ROAD RACE ENGINEERING dyno tune
    - ROAD RACE ENGINEERING turbo kit
    - ROAD RACE ENGINEERING motor mounts
    - TURBO BY GARRETT GTX3076R turbo
    - ROBISPEC rear differential
    - ACT xtreme clutch
    - ACT Prolite flywheel
    - SPOOLINUP coil over pack non-CDI
    - JACKS TRANSMISSION 2.3 stroker motor
    - JACKS TRANSMISSION tranny
    - MIL.SPEC 65mm Throttle Body
    - MIL.SPEC R2 version Intake Manifold
    - BERK TECHNOLOGIES high flow catalytic converter
    - AMS oil pan
    - Kiggly HLA pressure regulator
    - Earl's front mount oil cooler
    - Mishimoto radiator
    - Mishimoto air diversion plate
    - Mishimoto silicone radiator hoses
    - Mishimoto slim fan
    - Mishimoto thermostat
    - Prosport oil filter adaptor plate
    - AMSOIL fluids
    - Cosworth 280in/272ex M3 camshafts
    - ETS 3inch front mount intercooler
    - Dejon dual stage MBC's
    - Dual map switch for 91/E85
    - Megan 3inch TBE
    - Fuel Lab fuel pressure regulator
    - Walbro 400lph fuel pump
    - Fuel Injector Clinic 2150cc injectors
    - 42 draftdesigns water temp housing


    Suspension Modifications:
    - ROBISPEC aligned and corner balanced
    - ROBISPEC KW suspension RACE 2-way adj. coilovers
    - ROBISPEC 26mm rear 4-way adj. swaybar
    - ROBISPEC swaybar endlinks
    - ROBISPEC spherical bearing control arm kit
    - Perrin PSRS
    - K-Mac camber/caster plates (front)
    - Cusco pillowball top mounts (rear)


    Wheels/Tires Modifications:
    - Konig Runaways 18x9 +30
    - Volk RAYS Gram Light 57 maximum 17x9 +22




    Interior/Exterior Modifications:
    ~~interior~~
    - ZEITRONIX wideband Air/Fuel ratio gauge
    - ZEITRONIX Ethanol Content Analyzer
    - Sparco Evo seats
    - G-Force 6pt harnesses
    - Prosport 60mm Premium boost gauge
    - Prosport 60mm Premium oil temp gauge
    - Prosport 60mm Premium water temp gauge
    - Prosport 60mm Premium oil pressure gauge
    - WorksBell Rapfix II quick release
    - WorksBell short hub
    - MOMO mod-8 350mm steering wheel
    - Autopower 4pt roll bar
    - Gruppe-S gauge panel
    - GOPRO cameras


    ~~exterior~~
    - Voltex GT wing - type 5
    - Voltex rep race bumper
    - APR rear diffuser
    - OEM vortex generator
    - baller yellow tow hook
    Last edited by o-townFLA; 06-23-2013 at 07:30 PM.

    -MattDennison

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    Talk about a laundry list...
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    I didn't even get into details John...

    -MattDennison

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    cant wait to see your car back in action

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    Do you have the .82 or .63 exhaust housing? Is that HAFE manifold a twin scroll design? Curious how the spool will be with a 2.3 and E85.
    JD Motorsports| Custom Aero and Track Prep Solutions | Track Proven and Tested

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    It's the .63 exhaust housing, so spool loss will be minimal.

    This was the standard GT3076R on my 2.0...





    Boost plot...








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    -MattDennison

    2009 REDLINE TIME ATTACK CHAMPION
    ROADRACEENGINEERING GARRETTTURBOS ROBISPEC SPOOLINUP MIL.SPEC FULLRACE ACTCLUTCHES GOPRO SPY+OPTICS ZEITRONIX KWSUSPENSION JACKSTRANSMISSION MIDNIGHTSQUAD

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