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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:10 pm
by Storm
RedlineGX wrote:Storm wrote:Your two choices I see are -
2. Disconnect the manifold from the turbo and stick a filter on the intake. Then you will just be running stock but with a bit of exhaust restriction from the turbo. So long as the oil lines, etc are working on the turbo it should be okay. It aint gonna damage your engine anyway.
Get proper engine management for Chrimbo!!
HTH
Arashi
That is true but if I understand what you are saying correctly you will not be getting any exhaust gases passing the 02 sensor in the exhaust(behind the cat). This means no lambda reading which means engine will/should default go into error mode and run extremely rich. I have in my wideband and when I tested that it seemed it was actually running very lean, as though the computer wasnt picking up the error and wasnt over compensating as it should, so I would reccommend the wastegate open idea first for sure, plus it would be a lot quieter.
I think I should have been a bit clearer and said to disconnect the
inlet manifold from the turbo, leaving the whole exhaust sytem intact on it but just not having the pressurised air going anywhere other than the engine bay.
Arashi
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 4:06 pm
by FtoSam
Okay. Im down in NSW... My mechanic lended me his tarago.. its gold... but runs okay... anyway he said by the time i get back 1st Jan the car will be done... and done properly...
So for now, its tarago time!! hahahah....
NosMan, I have no internet down here... may have to catch upnext time i come down this way... and the car will actually be done then...
Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:38 pm
by nosman
sounds sweet as. Im off to taree whahahaa
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:44 pm
by FtoSam
hahah, im in bris now... still got the tarago. i spoke to the mechanic who got back to work today and he said end of the week... so im expecting end of next week... gawd this thing just keeps dragging on.. meh, least i got the van..hahaha...
btw: was good to meet up nosman... really like your fto... got me all tingly seeing another one.. havent seen mine in like 2 weeks.. im having withdrawls...
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:39 pm
by nosman
haha thats funny, was really good to meet up with you and Jess haha.
Cya guys soon haha.
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:33 pm
by RedlineGX
Anything new Sam?
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:15 am
by nosman
I heard theres more delays
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:46 am
by khunjeng
Samson wrote:
So Estimated completion date is 19/20th Dec... just in time for xmas...
seems the date is blown out a bit..hehe
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:33 pm
by FtoSam
Hahahah.. yeh just a bit. Stupid arse mechanic. yeh few more delays. i've decided not to say when the mechanic said it will be done, because i bet it wont be.. i'll just post up when i have it in my sweaty little hands...
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:28 pm
by Daz_FTO
I'd say its safe to say - take the 'probable' time and add another 2 months... if you get things done by then your doing well
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:45 pm
by jonowong
nah the rule is double the time frame they say
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 6:00 pm
by khunjeng
either way. I'm impressed u put your money where your mouth is and went for it! so many threads talking crap...when its done...let the games begin...
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:46 pm
by FTO338
khunjeng wrote:either way. I'm impressed u put your money where your mouth is and went for it! so many threads talking crap...when its done...let the games begin...
hehe so i take that you want to line him up Chris?
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:59 pm
by jonowong
nah chris wants to make the sexy times with samson
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 12:31 pm
by khunjeng
all of the above...
i meant that once he is making more power...thats when stuff starts to break and needs upgrades. Always fun time Kev, u of all people understand the power & upgrade issue. hahah but its not all bad...its fun and u get a decent car in the end.
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:31 pm
by FtoSam
well i had the engine replaced last year and spend $1500 a few months ago getting the engine in tip top shape. Already Reco'd Alt and got the bigger injectors. Fuel pump coming right up as well as decompression gasket. Clutch is very very soon and anything else that is needed will be good to replace.. eventually i'll have a new car almost.. hahaha
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:37 pm
by FtoSam
Oh and i went and saw the car today... looks awesome.. Just gotta finish putting on the IC and done... He said if he works on it all day should be done by mon arvo... so im thinking tue. either way no flogging it till get computer in on thurs/fri.
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:59 pm
by khunjeng
Samson wrote:Oh and i went and saw the car today... looks awesome.. Just gotta finish putting on the IC and done... He said if he works on it all day should be done by mon arvo... so im thinking tue. either way no flogging it till get computer in on thurs/fri.
great news!!
So what ECU did u go for in the end? Maybe its back a few pages but I'm lazy to read.
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:58 pm
by FtoSam
Got a microtech LT8 or 10 i think.
$2000 for comp. wiring and tuning.
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 2:11 pm
by khunjeng
Samson wrote:Got a microtech LT8 or 10 i think.
$2000 for comp. wiring and tuning.
NICE1.
that should do the trick....
roughly how much have u spent??