TSS R2 13th Mar 2011

After having our fair share of problems and 4 trips to the dyno, we finally made it to a race meeting. Sadly, it wasn't a great day. I cross entered so I could get some more tack time and in the first practice I thought the oil pressure was getting a little low so I came in only to find a small fire on the turbo heat shield! Blew that out, checked oil level then went out for second practice, but dropped the revs down thinking the turbo was overheating due to the increase in power (250kw up from 222).
Qual 5th in class (12th overall) passed a few cars, made it to 3rd then the overheating started. Dropped back to try and cool it, but it wasn't working. Finished the race at a slow pace.

Race 2 was the same story and I DNF. No point getting in every ones way going slow and no fun either.
Race 3 and I tired using the water spray, but ran out of water. The system we are using is not good enough. DNF after 3 laps.

So we came home and on Monday removed the radiator, checked the thermostat, that was working. Cleaned the radiator out, was pretty clean. Took it to be modified as both hoses attach on the same end and it doesn't seem to be using the entire area to cool. Also brought a high pressure cap and will install again later this week.

Brought a Garret gt3071 turbo, which will be better than the one we have. Also have a new exhaust manifold and intake manifold but will leave the intake for now.

Thanks to Cable Mate, Steeline Roofing Hobart, Dejay Signs, Batteries 2 Ur Door, David Clifford Photography and Benson Motorsports.