Posts by Dave@DDMWorks

Quote from Ruptured Duck

@rabtech I told them I could get in touch with some of the top HP slings if that was something they wanted to do. They even have access to race tires because they were really interested in how much people are doing with them. Regardless where they do the session I had you in mind as one of the possible slings. That and possible @Dave@DDMWorks if he was interested as well. Take a moment and go and look at S3 magazine. Dave knows who they are I think. They new him.

I am very familiar with their magazine, we usually get a couple copies a year. If they have any questions, I am happy to answer them, it would be great if they want to send someone down to the track day also. Just let me know how to help or if I need to email them direct!

Dave

When installing new engines or doing the oil cooler installs, we remove the plug on the back of the cylinder head. There is a plug on the back of the cylinder head that needs a 6mm allen key to remove in the center. Once you remove this plug, disconnect the fuel injector electrical plug that @rabtech mentioned and then turn the engine over. For us it typically takes around 3 key cycles for oil to come out of that hole in the cylinder head, also typically you can start to hear an audible difference in how the engine is turning over. Once you get oil out of the back of the cylinder head, go ahead and put the plug back in and tighten it up. That makes sure you do have oil up to the cylinder head and the bottom of the engine is primed. In your case you could leave the oil feed off of the turbo also to make sure that you have oil going to it, but if you have oil out the back of the head, there should be oil at the turbo since that line comes off of the main bearing supply to the bottom of the engine.

Hope that helps,
Dave

Did they remove the transmission while doing the engine swap? Did you have a different clutch/flywheel installed at the same time?

With stock exhaust the supercharger kit will get around 225hp at the wheel. Stock is around 145-150hp at the wheel.

We will be there and looking forward to seeing everyone again!

Quote from TravAZ

I would guess those aren't stock tires.

I didn't hear the sounds of the poor Kendas screaming mercy! ha

Definitely not, RE-71R's all the way around with the Ohlins setup on it and our sway bar.

Quote from TheRock

What were vehicle 1-3?

1st was a highly modified Miata, 2nd was a highly modified BMW, 3rd was an Exocet

Quote from KayTwo

Yeah, here's my question - where do I sign up? Is that local?

This was down at Clemson, the Clemson Sports Car Club puts on quite a few of these autocrosses.

Quote from Slingrazor

NA?
I personally know there has been 2 Superchargers in that Green Sling.

I know right, we just can't seem to keep superchargers on that Slingshot, especially when we go to events

We haven't seen a lot of people take their Slingshots to the Autocross, but it is a great way to learn how the Slingshot will handle. Zach who is our resident autocross expert took our Slingshot to the local autocross last weekend to try it out and see how it does. He ended up with the 4th fastest time out of 90 vehicles with our slingshot running naturally aspirated, not too bad.

Here is a little video showing what the runs look like, if you have any questions, just let me know!
Dave

Quote from Ruptured Duck

OK.... it's that time of the year. The SEMA show will be happening October 31st - the 3rd. I will be attending through my current employer (Rugged Ridge) as well as a buyer for MeanSling LLC. I will do my best to post up interesting pics and give insight when possible. If anyone else will be in town for the show lets get together if possible.

@Dave@DDMWorks You heading in and when?

@Turbosling Henry you making it?

I will be traveling and not be making SEMA this year unfortunately, you will have to have all the fun! Looking forward to seeing the pics since I won't be there though!

Let us know how we can help, great idea!

Quote from ericastar76

Well folks, it looks like my old pistol(s) have officially taken a back seat to new AR-15 (TRUTH: I never saw the day!) ~> This thing is amazing and fires like a champ (I’ve cycled 600 rounds with no issues whatsoever)!!!

Bought some more cool swag tonight that has me all smiles:

• Real Avid Carbon Boss MSR .223/5.56 Carbon Removal Multitool
• Laserlyte Mini Bore Sighter 22-50 Caliber MBS-1
• MTM Tactical Range Box – the Ultimate Shooters Case for AR’s
• Champs Gun Cleaning Receiver Bristle Brush Set 3 Double-Ended Brushes & 4 Double-Ended Picks [1pcs Nylon, 1pcs Copper, 1pcs Brass, 4pcs Picks]
• Break Free CLP-PS Precision Shooter
• Real Avid MSR Smart Mat - 43x16”, .223/5.56 Gun Cleaning Mat, MSR Graphics
• Hoppe's Gun-Solvents
• SE CS100-6 6" Cotton Swabs -100Piece Bag
• Bushnell Trophy Laser Rangefinder, Matte Black

Yep, my love for firearms has been rekindled for sure (sooooo many mods for this platform) ~> now all that’s left to buy is a quality red dot and some iron sights!

GOOD TIMES!!!

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I love amazon, the list of stuff you can get there seems to be endless, never thought to look on there for gun related stuff before though, nice list!

Quote from Bigdog

Thanks Dave, that brings up the next question. Does any brand of air intake work better with different exhaust systems?

No, not that we have seen in testing here.

Quote from Bigdog

I recently saw a cold air intake ad that claims it adds 11 horsepower. I can’t find that info now...does anyone know which brand that is?

I figure if this way...if I’m spending that kind of money I want the most HP I can get.

I’m not buying it for looks.

We did a lot of testing here on intakes this year after Maggie valley and tested all the intakes we had here - stock intake vs. SLR intake vs. DDMWorks intake vs. Alpha intake vs. HAHN intake, all on the same slingshot, all tested in about an hours time and based on that testing, I would highly doubt you will see anywhere close to 11 horsepower out of any intake. The best gains were exhaust (anything that gets rid of the catalytic converter) and the tune. The intakes are mainly for looks and sounds.

I will also need a hotel Sunday night

Is there a hotel that everyone is staying at already?

Registered up this morning, looking forward to it!

Quote from Bugzilla

Apparently 2.4L blocks are machined more then 2.2L blocks at the crank sensor location since 2.4L engines have a smaller reluctor wheel. Had to add a washer and a new sensor and all is good. Learn something new everyday.

The 2.4L has to have a smaller diameter reluctor wheel since the stroke on the 2.4L is longer, if you use the same size reluctor wheel as the 2.0L the piston would hit the reluctor wheel when it gets to the bottom of the stroke. You are correct though, the 2.4L block gets machined about .100" more at the crank sensor to get the correct spacing for the sensor off of the reluctor wheel.

Quote from Nemesis1701

Cant find them for 20 SL

The 255/40 will work on the factory 9" rim width on the back and also give a slightly taller sidewall, if you have wider rims you can go to the 285 or 295 option. We are running the 19" size in the back on our Slingshot.

We have been running Bridgestone RE-71R's for awhile now and are very happy with them.

Bridgestone Potenza RE 71R | Bridgestone Tires

The oil pump is driven directly off of the crank.

Wasn't all of the chains and guides replaced with the new engine build?