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Started by Nackerz · 3 Feb 2011 · 157 replies

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AVG45Archived member
I'd imagine that'd b part of tuning it properly on a dyne wouldn't it?
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joe bloArchived member
what wastegate was it mate? china turbosmart copy or what? i read back through but missed it if its mentioned.
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Duke57TTArchived member
Bit it ripped hard for those few seconds before it exploded. Good work Also it may of been wastegate leaks, crappy hose setup etc. Run some Teflon hose and fittings. It will never carry on then. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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vanstrienArchived member
It's what happens when you rush this **** ---------- Post added 22-09-11 at 09:35 ---------- Was a $150 50mm china ****box, got a brand new blacktop 50mm progate lined up Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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815HUBArchived member
Looking good mate! Where abouts did you get your cell from? Thinking of doing something similar
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vanstrienArchived member
Through my work man, autobarn, rocket industries in eastern creek Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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vanstrienArchived member
After 4 hours on the dyno thurs night we ended up with this. Its the crisp its ever been the ET's dont like it though lol Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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PROGMHArchived member
You're using ET's on the dyno?
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vanstrienArchived member
nah out on the street Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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calais25tArchived member
"Alright Sydney powercruise was a success. Had a ball, car was making 577rwhp on 18.5psi loved the 19's had a full car and was powerskiding everywhere sat lol then convos on with ets sun to get my chop chop on lol" is it making less power now?
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vanstrienArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by calais25t [View Post] "Alright Sydney powercruise was a success. Had a ball, car was making 577rwhp on 18.5psi loved the 19's had a full car and was powerskiding everywhere sat lol then convos on with ets sun to get my chop chop on lol" is it making less power now? yeah more useable power on less boost, dont need to make more. Fine tuned it and found its sweet spot not that you would have any idea what im talking about hey? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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leb vltArchived member
Soo much love for this car scotty! Any more plans on the horizon?
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vanstrienArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by leb vlt [View Post] Soo much love for this car scotty! Any more plans on the horizon? CDI, more boost then track hopefully in about 6 weeks ill be heading out to willowbank Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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sherman89Archived member
Well done!! Did you find out a reason/solution for the fuel heating thing???
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vanstrienArchived member
Yeah that was me, thanks guys Not as yet haven't driven it for long enough but apparently it's the new black bosch 1600cc injectors not happy, if it costs me a motor I'll sue the Kent's Can't wait for powercruise now Yeah may have put my old plates on to be a bit tricky lol Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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vanstrienArchived member
Well I finally got off my ass and fitted my oil cooler for powercruise And a couple pics from the drags the other night. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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vanstrienArchived member
Bit of an update, had a day on the dyno yesterday. Did some fine tuning with my new atomic stage 5+ cams and ended up with 723rwhp on 29.7psi need to ship the intake valve and box my lower control arms now lol Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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vl4skidsArchived member
Holy sh$t! Never actually seen it happen
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