Mtcs drag build journey

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mtcs

Discussion Starter · May 31, 2021

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Well I've come over to the dark side.
For the last 15 years I have been into the Mitsubishi and Subaru 4-cylinder platforms. Particularly into the 1/4 mile world.
Last year I sold my daily 4-door red wranger and decided to get into a newer style V6 GC.
Love the car. Extremely comfortable but huge lack of power to be sure.

Earlier this year decided to look into maybe picking up a trackhawk. Went tot the dealer, price was right and signed on the dotted line.
June 19th finally picked her up at the dealer.
Well worth the wait.

Plan is to have some fun down the quarter mile.
Decided to right away instal the JLT catch can and 2 days later the JLT intake.
What a difference the intake makes. Amazing sounds...

Over this past weekend I hit 500 miles and started having a little more fun.

Fortunately, when I placed my TH order I decided to start collecting parts. The EPA new regulations do have me worried. So best to pickup the parts now then to wait a little while before installing.

So for the time being I picked up the intake, catch can, upper/lower pullies, injectors, HP tuners MPVI2, Fuelmax booster, Kooks headers, catless connection pipes and set of gently used Weld S76 beadlock rears and runners. Had an opportunity to pickup the a used Ripa cog setup for a great price for the future.
Good start for sure especially on pump gas for now.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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mtcs

Discussion Starter · #41 · Dec 28, 2021

Took a little time off from the truck and just getting back to it now.
The bulk of my codes appear to be normal for a newly unlocked PCM and just need to be cleared.
Also I do need to do a TPS relearn through HP tuners.
This should solve almost all the codes.

Only one that still has me worried is the P0335 for crankshaft position sensor. Did buy a new sensor but going to clear all the codes out first and see how that goes before replacing the sensor. Very improbable the sensor went back with a only 2000 miles on a new hawk.

mtcs

Discussion Starter · #42 · Apr 18, 2022

Small update.

Well. Spring is upon us finally.
Pesky crank sensor problem is resolved.

Over winter didn't do many additional mods.
Installed a Mightmouse catchcan about a month ago though to replace my JLT unit.
Very nice setup.

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For fun I also put in a adjustable idler. Not that I'll be needing it on pump gas but planning for the future more than anything.

Finally I got a screaming deal from another forum member on a brand new Forced Induction interchiller stg 2 kit with spacers and blanket.
Going to take my time on the interchiller installation as I hear it is a little challenging and preferable to have a second set of hands.
Anyone have any tips and tricks?

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Lil Hemi

· #43 · Apr 19, 2022

mtcs said:
Small update.

Well. Spring is upon us finally.
Pesky crank sensor problem is resolved.

Over winter didn't do many additional mods.
Installed a Mightmouse catchcan about a month ago though to replace my JLT unit.
Very nice setup.
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For fun I also put in a adjustable idler. Not that I'll be needing it on pump gas but planning for the future more than anything.

Finally I got a screaming deal from another forum member on a brand new Forced Induction interchiller stg 2 kit with spacers and blanket.
Going to take my time on the interchiller installation as I hear it is a little challenging and preferable to have a second set of hands.
Anyone have any tips and tricks?

Pay someone. And make sure they wire the solenoid switch to an acc wire and not +12v

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mtcs

Discussion Starter · #44 · Apr 22, 2022

Lil Hemi said:
Pay someone. And make sure they wire the solenoid switch to an acc wire and not +12v

Been hearing that from a few people as well lol. They say can be very challenging if you haven't done it before.
Going to give it a go with the help of a friend that did it on his trackhawk not long ago.
AC ship is 3 blocks from my house so will be easily to refill right after.

Thanks for the heads-up on the solenoid switch. Much appreciated.

Lil Hemi

· #45 · Apr 22, 2022

mtcs said:
Been hearing that from a few people as well lol. They say can be very challenging if you haven't done it before.
Going to give it a go with the help of a friend that did it on his trackhawk not long ago.
AC ship is 3 blocks from my house so will be easily to refill right after.

Thanks for the heads-up on the solenoid switch. Much appreciated.

I was going to attempt it myself when I did the first round of mods but ran out of time so I didn’t try and then when the motor blew I figured might as well have the shop do all the work.

mtcs

Discussion Starter · #46 · Apr 22, 2022

Lil Hemi said:
I was going to attempt it myself when I did the first round of mods but ran out of time so I didn’t try and then when the motor blew I figured might as well have the shop do all the work.

A friend told me took him 20hrs to do it.
The person who will be helping me is more mechanically inclined/experienced and told me 8-10hrs it took him.
Not going to be easy but do have very good customer support from FI incase I need it.
🤞

Lil Hemi

· #47 · Apr 22, 2022

mtcs said:
A friend told me took him 20hrs to do it.
The person who will be helping me is more mechanically inclined/experienced and told me 8-10hrs it took him.
Not going to be easy but do have very good customer support from FI incase I need it.
🤞

I think I got billed 10 hours for it. Yeah, that Australian guy is top notch when it comes to answering questions. Good luck and take some pictures along the way.

mtcs

Discussion Starter · #48 · May 5, 2022

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So when I started up the trackhawk for the spring a few weeks ago noticed a small knocking. Thought it was a lifter at first.
Looks to be hydrolock from when I changed out the injectors.

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Lucky only the rod needs to he changed and should be able to put it back together.

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Lil Hemi

· #49 · May 5, 2022

Ugh! What a hassle.

mtcs

Discussion Starter · #50 · May 5, 2022

Lil Hemi said:
Ugh! What a hassle.

Fuel doesn't compress
I forgot lol

mtcs

Discussion Starter · #51 · May 11, 2022

Truck is running like new again.
Managed to just change the rod as the piston and bore was ok. Very lucky.
Can focus more on tuning now.

Doing some logging with HP tuners tonight and for some reason no matter what I do seem to be missing readings on a few channels.

Did 4 logs today with the truck running but no luck with data on those channels.

Anyone have any tips?

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Lil Hemi

· #52 · May 12, 2022

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mtcs said:
Truck is running like new again.
Managed to just change the rod as the piston and bore was ok. Very lucky.
Can focus more on tuning now.

Doing some logging with HP tuners tonight and for some reason no matter what I do seem to be missing readings on a few channels.

Did 4 logs today with the truck running but no luck with data on those channels.

Anyone have any tips?

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No clue. I can send the config my tuner uses, not sure if it’s different from what you are logging.

mtcs

Discussion Starter · #53 · May 12, 2022

Lil Hemi said:
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No clue. I can send the config my tuner uses, not sure if it’s different from what you are logging.

Hey Lil Hemi. Just got it working. Just needed to click the "repoll for supported parameters" option.

Good to go now

Thanks for the support!

Lil Hemi

· #54 · May 12, 2022

mtcs said:
Hey Lil Hemi. Just got it working. Just needed to click the "repoll for supported parameters" option.

Good to go now
Thanks for the support!

Damn computers!

30birdy99

· #55 · May 12, 2022

What was the cause of the washed out cylinder? Was the injector stuck open?

mtcs

Discussion Starter · #56 · May 13, 2022

30birdy99 said:
What was the cause of the washed out cylinder? Was the injector stuck open?

100% my fault. Passenger rear injector. You know, the biggest pain in the ass one to reach.
Anyways, enough fuel dripped into that cylinder from the rail when I was changing injectors to cause the hydrolock. Sat in there for a few days. Doesn't take much to be honest.
By the time I got to changing that rear injector the towel I was also using to absorb the fuel rail fuel leaking out I'm guessing was pretty drenched so what couldn't be absorbed dripped into the cylinder.
Live and learn to be more careful.

mtcs

Discussion Starter · #57 · May 14, 2022

Got everything running and tuned today.
Truck is noticeably quicker.
Hopefully will get a chance in the next few days to hit the track.

mtcs

Discussion Starter · #58 · May 17, 2022 (Edited)

Had some time today and installed the Per4mance Dirs rear differential brace.
Pretty straight forward installation.
Very nice piece for sure.
Longest part was trimming the plastic under tray at the end lol

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mtcs

Discussion Starter · #59 · May 22, 2022

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Hot day at the track today.
+3000DA but managed to run a best of [email protected]
Not bad considering.
Hopefully once temps calm down will get deeper into the 10s

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Lil Hemi

· #60 · May 22, 2022

I forget if you put in an interchiller or not. It’ll definitely help in the heat

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