wicked build Cris, you guys go above and beyond for the customer

I like these new upgrades! I was planning on REM polishing my gear sets when I upgrade to a new manual transmission in my car since we do this process at my work. I was wondering when I would see REM being mentioned on this forum. Looks good!

I tried to stop by the shop a couple weeks ago when I was down at Wilwood but I called and no one picked up. You guys ever have open house get togethers?

-Dave

i have a question about the fuel tanks. do you know what the weight difference was from the ss to the aluminum tank? i didnt know ricks made a aluminum version of there tanks.

and that car :thumbsup: :hail:

Ricks just recently started making them within the last 6 months or so. I do not know the exact difference but it is quite a bit.

Dave- Sorry to hear that we missed you.. I usually don't answer the shop phone because I am always out in the shop working.. I have not had a open house in while.. We have been super busy lately but I have something new coming up... Our timing equipment just showed up... I will be hosting a "JCG TEST & TUNE/Autocross" event once a month starting late July.. This was the only I could get a bunch seat time ASAP! :D ... I will post details later about this .. Their are a few guys on this board that have been to my Test & Tunes... & you get a bunch of runs in one day... The event will only be limited to 20 cars per day...

PM & will get you my cell # so that you can call me the next time you are in area...

Maybe you can share some information on the REM process...



I asked Hector from Rick's yesterday what the weight difference is & he said it was about 34 to 36 weight difference...

Finished testing & tuning yesterday! getting the car clean, new tires mounted, change fluids, & nut/bolt check... Leaving tonight to South Haven MI tonight to the Motorstate Challenge.. it a good thing that Guy Ankeny is making that 40 hr drive with me!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_2557.jpg

Have fun! :_paranoid

Looking good Cris, have a safe trip, and good luck :thumbsup:

Blu Balz even looks good while on a lift without tires! ...my car would be kinda scary from that view.

Machining leaves high and low spots on gear faces which cause localized hot spots that stress the material at those points. This can lead to pitting or cracks. REM polishing is a process that uses chemicals and stones in an agitator to remove high spots left from the machining process and smooth the surfaces out as if they have been broken in. Since we do race transaxles we do this process on gear sets, ring & pinion's, diff gears, side gears, sliders, slider hubs etc. We have also done some engine components for customers.

The process takes about 8hr's. I believe the performance benefits from the process only take about 6hrs to complete however the extra 2hrs gives the parts a chrome appearance which people associate with REM. I don't personally have data on efficiency gains or extended longevity of parts however you can definitely feel the difference when rotating a transmission by hand or shifting it while it's on the bench.
.... I'm sure there is more info on wikipedia. :)

-Dave

Thanks Dave for explaining the REM process.... I just got back from Motorstate & is nice to drive BB without howling gears..