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Forum: Forced Induction 05-21-2019, 03:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,077
Posted By Hags86
I found the TurboWerx is overpriced and poor...

I found the TurboWerx is overpriced and poor quality. Failed after about three months and left me stranded on the highway (blowing huge plumes of smoke as the oil leaked past the seal into the...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-01-2019, 01:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,604
Posted By Hags86
Stay with 12.5:1 because - smaller turbo for...

Stay with 12.5:1 because
- smaller turbo for same power
- smaller turbo spools faster
- you get a high compression NA engine at the low rpm range rather than a low compression NA engine...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-02-2019, 04:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,466
Posted By Hags86
Scratch that. Saw your photo of the wiring from...

Scratch that. Saw your photo of the wiring from the MAF sensor. Makes sense.

I'd be willing to bet its 1kOhm. Turn it on with the engine at room temp and that is a good sanity check.

But to...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 03-23-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,886
Posted By Hags86
So I had a failure years ago (Direct Injector...

So I had a failure years ago (Direct Injector Seal) which was due to an early ECU ignition map error - since fixed with a software update.

Read about it here...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-11-2018, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,750
Posted By Hags86
So, I installed a new accelerator pedal and the...

So, I installed a new accelerator pedal and the problem remains.

The logs show the Main position voltage OK but the Tracking (safety) one drifting up. I've repinned this to a spare analogue...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-11-2018, 03:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,619
Posted By Hags86
I have a buddy that works in a few pit crews on...

I have a buddy that works in a few pit crews on endurance race cars. You just put a spanner (wrench) on everything and make sure it's tight. Don't need torque specs. It's either still a tight as...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-07-2018, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,750
Posted By Hags86
So I spoke to MoTec to see if it might be a...

So I spoke to MoTec to see if it might be a hardware fault of the ECU (reading the wrong voltage on the sensor).

Turns out a failed accelerator pedal is a known fault and they've replaced lots of...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-28-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,173
Posted By Hags86
I have 1x EGT measured directly before the turbo...

I have 1x EGT measured directly before the turbo I use as a safety for the anti-lag. "Collector' exhaust gas temp is not particularly useful in tuning though as it is an average across the 4...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-27-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,891
Posted By Hags86
Yep. Oil cooler, brake pads (maybe a front brake...

Yep. Oil cooler, brake pads (maybe a front brake kit) some semi-slicks and suspension. I had heaps of track time in that configuration, had lots of fun and really improved as a driver. Now I'm...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-27-2018, 06:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,891
Posted By Hags86
I bought a brand new block from Outfront...

I bought a brand new block from Outfront Motorsports with a closed deck. Didn't even have a serial number stamped on it. I asked my engine builder to just stamp on the same number as my old block.
...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-26-2018, 06:42 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,891
Posted By Hags86
Very restrained of you :)

Very restrained of you :)
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-26-2018, 05:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,457
Posted By Hags86
I don't see why you couldn't do the assembly if...

I don't see why you couldn't do the assembly if you want to learn and are willing to buy a few tools such as torque wrench, micrometers etc. Check out HP Academy. Their course are OK and they have a...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-24-2018, 11:23 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,891
Posted By Hags86
In my view the answer is no, not reliably. Bent...

In my view the answer is no, not reliably. Bent all 4 rods at 240 rwkw (320whp) after 7,000km.

It's a sh*!load of fun to drive though.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-23-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,188
Posted By Hags86
I have a Holinger sequential gearbox and Motec...

I have a Holinger sequential gearbox and Motec ECU on my daily driver. Talking with the guys at Holinger, when they were developing the gearbox with the same ECU they couldn't get the throttle blip...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-19-2018, 07:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,684
Posted By Hags86
The engine had about 7,000km running after the...

The engine had about 7,000km running after the turbo install with no issues.

Then one day the AFR would be fine for a while and then drift after a hard drive. Back on the dyno for a re-tune,...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-09-2018, 05:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,691
Posted By Hags86
For what it's worth here is mine. Custom built...

For what it's worth here is mine. Custom built crash bar and shroud around the radiator and heat exchanger on the Water-to-Air intercooler. Fresh air is ducted from the enlarged front grill up into...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-09-2018, 06:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,691
Posted By Hags86
I agree with FRS Justin. You won't get any Ram...

I agree with FRS Justin. You won't get any Ram air but a good supply of cold air is beneficial. I'm not familiar with the kit but if it's getting fresh air (e.g no warm air after the radiator etc)...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-23-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,164
Posted By Hags86
Shimming the relief valve makes the spring...

Shimming the relief valve makes the spring stiffer, keeps the relief valve closed longer. Holds more pressure. You can see how the pressure raises nicely with RPM and then flattens out. Stiffening...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-21-2018, 07:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,164
Posted By Hags86
I really like this logic. OEM's are forced to...

I really like this logic. OEM's are forced to make so many compromises with their recommendations and design it is impossible to get one recommendation for everyone.

A 0W-20 is great for a car...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-21-2018, 05:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,164
Posted By Hags86
The place to learn about this stuff is the Bob...

The place to learn about this stuff is the Bob the Oil Guy "motor oil university" page

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/motor-oil-101/
Forum: Forced Induction 06-21-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,164
Posted By Hags86
It is Penrite 10 Tenths Racing 10W-40 (I know I...

It is Penrite 10 Tenths Racing 10W-40 (I know I said 0W-40 in the post but when I went to check it was actually a 10W-40. I have edited my post to reflect that.



Maybe there is differences...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-21-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,164
Posted By Hags86
The answer is the thinnest possible oil that...

The answer is the thinnest possible oil that gives sufficient oil pressure. Get an oil pressure gauge.

This is a scatter plot of my car of oil pressures (Y axis) vs revs (X axis) where the colour...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-18-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,546
Posted By Hags86
The car idles pretty much 100% on the OEM direct...

The car idles pretty much 100% on the OEM direct injectors so port injector scaling is unlikely to be the issue.

I'd be looking for a vacuum leak or bad electrical connection.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-17-2018, 07:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,583
Posted By Hags86
Same data but with different scales to make it...

Same data but with different scales to make it easier to read.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-17-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,583
Posted By Hags86
I spoke to FRS Justin and it turns out my build...

I spoke to FRS Justin and it turns out my build has more similarities than differences to his. Pistons, rods, closed deck, 1/2" ARP studs, JE MLS head gasket are all the same. I'm using lighter...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-10-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,583
Posted By Hags86
Have a Moroso baffle The plan was to...

Have a Moroso baffle



The plan was to keep OEM valves with GSC springs and not port as I'm not chasing stupid power. But the engine builder just checked the valves and a few are bent up to...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-10-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,583
Posted By Hags86
My engine builder (Top Torque in Melbourne)...

My engine builder (Top Torque in Melbourne) thinks that shimming the pump and installing some flow restrictors to the heads will get me the oil pressures I want. They do all the engine warranty work...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-09-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,242
Posted By Hags86
I have a smaller turbo which had peak efficiency...

I have a smaller turbo which had peak efficiency at about 12psi but we could run to 14psi and get more power at the expense of higher intake temps.

- on e85 made 241 rwkW @ 14psi
- on 98...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-09-2018, 12:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,320
Posted By Hags86
So the symptom of the bent rods is the air/fuel...

So the symptom of the bent rods is the air/fuel ratio changing. I had some problems with the A/F drifting over a few weeks and the ECU needed to perform a lot of fuel trims to try and compensate. ...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-02-2018, 09:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,583
Posted By Hags86
After talking with a bunch of engine builders and...

After talking with a bunch of engine builders and tuners the build list has changed a little since I started this thread.

My approach is to spend as much is as sensible on the short block...
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