JeffersonRaley Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Finally got my Birkin put back together with its new Raceline engine. Here it is with my 2-Eleven. Lightweight Lotuses are the best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 51 minutes ago, JeffersonRaley said: Finally got my Birkin put back together with its new Raceline engine. And???? You can't post a comment like that without providing more details on how it drives -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdb Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 10 hours ago, JohnCh said: And???? You can't post a comment like that without providing more details on how it drives -John Not to mention giving us more information about whatever is lurking in the garage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 3 hours ago, wdb said: Not to mention giving us more information about whatever is lurking in the garage... I was wondering the same thing, then I remembered this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersonRaley Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 17 hours ago, JohnCh said: And???? You can't post a comment like that without providing more details on how it drives -John It's absolutely awesome so far. Still need to do some tuning at higher RPMs, but it's huge fun. There just anything else like a Seven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersonRaley Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 3 hours ago, 11Budlite said: I was wondering the same thing, then I remembered this: Yep - there is a chain in the general section where a few of us are talking about our Tipo 184 builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cueball1 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Birkin, Tipo, 2-eleven all in the same garage?!? 😳 It's gotta be tough to decide which set of keys to grab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersonRaley Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 9/12/2023 at 2:33 AM, Cueball1 said: Birkin, Tipo, 2-eleven all in the same garage?!? 😳 It's gotta be tough to decide which set of keys to grab! I am unbelievably fortunate, that's for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersonRaley Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 Finished getting the new engine dyno tuned tonight. I'm a little disappointed in the final number, but super happy with how it actually drives. It certainly lights up the R888s at pretty high speeds. Seven 2.5L Dyno Run SML.mp4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 With a loss factor of 10-20% area you are 250hp plus at the flywheel. What Raceline spec did you end up? Out of curiousity, how much were you expecting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersonRaley Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Croc said: With a loss factor of 10-20% area you are 250hp plus at the flywheel. What Raceline spec did you end up? Out of curiousity, how much were you expecting? I got the 300hp Raceline engine, so I hoped it would be closer to that rating. I'm using different ECU and header and turned it down by 500 rpm. All that said, I'm happy with the engine and the service I've gotten from Raceline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Those changes you made will account for the difference (210whp adj for 20% loss is 262hp at flywheel). 500rpm is 10-15hp at the top end. ECU tune will definitely account for the difference, particularly since standard premium fuel octane (after allowing for the RON/AKI conversion) in the UK is meaningfully higher than the US - I assume you are on regular premium 93 US octane? I doubt the header does much in practice although I suspect @JohnCh will correct me shortly! I also suspect that some "rounding up" to 300 occurred for marketing purposes, or maybe their dyno was having a "good day" - its fairly common with engine builders. Raceline are a class act - I have had great experiences with them in the past with their dry sumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersonRaley Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Croc said: Those changes you made will account for the difference (210whp adj for 20% loss is 262hp at flywheel). 500rpm is 10-15hp at the top end. ECU tune will definitely account for the difference, particularly since standard premium fuel octane (after allowing for the RON/AKI conversion) in the UK is meaningfully higher than the US - I assume you are on regular premium 93 US octane? I doubt the header does much in practice although I suspect @JohnCh will correct me shortly! I also suspect that some "rounding up" to 300 occurred for marketing purposes, or maybe their dyno was having a "good day" - its fairly common with engine builders. Raceline are a class act - I have had great experiences with them in the past with their dry sumps. Totally agree. I've always been very happy with Raceline products. I'd buy this motor again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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