Project NSX: FX Motorsports Development and Moto IQ

[FXMDBilly]

Follow the build of FX Motorsports Development and Moto IQ's "Project NSX" at www.MotoIQ.com



Our project car is starting life as a humble used 1992 Grand Prix White NSX with 130,000 miles on the clock. Our plans are to upgrade the suspension to world class standards with modern state of the art dampers. We plan to give the anemic for modern times V6 a lift with a fortified bottom end and eventual turbocharging to meet our goal of about 500 whp with excellent driveabilty. Modern brakes and sticky rubber are also in the long term plans for Project NSX. Stay tuned and make sure to catch all of the articles!


Project NSX Part 1: Building the Bulletproof Transaxle: (2-page)


http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...Transaxle.aspx

In the article

• The benefits of WPC Treatment to synchros, balk rings, hub sliders, and needle bearings.
• The benefits of WPC Treatment to transmission gears and ring & Pinion gears.
• The benefits of deburring gears
• US gear set vs. JDM "Short" gear set
• Holding capacity of 6spd vs. 5spd
• And much more...

[John@Microsoft]

We feel that some of the Acura NSX’s weak areas lie in the engine, brakes and suspension and we will be modernizing and upgrading these systems as our project progresses.

So I think what you are saying here, is that it doesn't seem to accelerate, brake, or turn. So anotherwards, everything.

But wait... it has a great chassis... and as long as you have a solid foundation... you can build anything...

Ok, now is it just me or does anyone else here see a parallel between the Acura NSX and the movie the money pit with Tom Hanks and Shelley Long?

[FXMDBilly]

So I think what you are saying here, is that it doesn't seem to accelerate, brake, or turn. So anotherwards, everything.

But wait... it has a great chassis... and as long as you have a solid foundation... you can build anything...

Ok, now is it just me or does anyone else here see a parallel between the Acura NSX and the movie the money pit with Tom Hanks and Shelley Long?

Haha, it's a "Project Car", you have to replace things. Yes, simply viewed that way it would appear as though the article says the NSX dosn't do anything well, but it dosn't need to be explained on this forum

We all know the NSX is a great platform and foundation to make a world-class performer with the right modifications.

[socalx]

billy,

great stuff as normal. Hope all is well and look forward to seeing your car again. tom

[YO Eleven Designs]

Hey Billy. Let me know if I can help you with anything. I think I'm the one who is the most familiar with YOUR car, as far as working on it goes.

[FXMDBilly]

Project NSX Part 2: Tuning a Limited Slip Differential: (4-page)


http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...ferential.aspx


In the article

• How a differential works
• How a limited slip differential (LSD) works
• How a Salisbury/Clutch-type LSD work mechanically
• The components of the LSD and how changing them affects the handling of a car
• How to choose what LSD is right for you (1, 1.5, or 2-way LSD)
• How to tune the different aspects of the LSD for the handling characteristics you are looking for
• And much more...

[FXMDBilly]

Check out the next installment of FXMD's "Project NSX" only at MotoIQ.com -Enjoy!





Project NSX Part 3: Building a Race-Proven C32 Engine: (5-page)



http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...32-Engine.aspx


In the article

• What it takes to build a track reliable turbocharged engine
• Darton MID Sleeves tech details and benefits
• WPC treating the Cylinder walls -and its benefits
• Billet Main Caps and its benefits
• FXMD's Billet Crank with Chevy Rod Journals (shot-peened and WPC treated)
• FXMD's race motor internals (Billet Crank, Forged CP Pistons and Forged BC Rods)
• C32 Head Work (Titanium Valve Springs and Retainers)
• And much more...

Billy

[Santorican]

I just these forums specifically for this thread. The article on the WPC process has me geeking out, I'm surprised more people don't do this. It has very few disadvantages. My questions are: how does wpc change plastic vs elastic deformation of a material?

Will this increase the strength while decreasing the elasticity of the material?

What are some of the disadvantages other than the ones listed in that article?

[Santorican]

Also reading the engine build section, why shot peen over wpc on the crank?

[FXMDBilly]

I just these forums specifically for this thread. The article on the WPC process has me geeking out, I'm surprised more people don't do this. It has very few disadvantages. My questions are: how does wpc change plastic vs elastic deformation of a material?

Will this increase the strength while decreasing the elasticity of the material?

What are some of the disadvantages other than the ones listed in that article?

Those are great questions to post in the MotoIQ article itself! Sign up and ask away!

Also reading the engine build section, why shot peen over wpc on the crank?

Shot peening affects the metal deeper than WPC and is often used BEFORE WPC treatment. Our race cranks were WPC treated.

Billy

[Santorican]

Shot peening affects the metal deeper than WPC and is often used BEFORE WPC treatment. Our race cranks were WPC treated.

Billy

Do you do that on all parts or just the crank?

Carlos

[FXMDBilly]

Do you do that on all parts or just the crank?

Carlos

We WPC treat the:

Crank
Rods
Pistons & Wristpins
Sleeves
Rod & Main Bearings
Ring & Pinion Gear
Transmission Gears
Synchros
Hub-sliders
Needle bearings
Ball bearings
and more...

[Santorican]

We WPC treat the:

Crank
Rods
Pistons & Wristpins
Sleeves
Rod & Main Bearings
Ring & Pinion Gear
Transmission Gears
Synchros
Hub-sliders
Needle bearings
Ball bearings
and more...

Jeeze, what can't you treat is the question I should be asking lol.

[Santorican]

Any updates?

[nsxinkl]

Is there any holes in the crankshaft that needs to be plugged? I bought a 3.2L motor package from FXMD and I am having a big headache with very low oil pressure. Your reply will be much appreciated.