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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-29-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,381
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Also make sure you haven't cross connected the...

Also make sure you haven't cross connected the VVT solenoid plugs (intake to exhaust). It's easy to do (everything seems "ok" and fits) and makes car run fine until VVT engages and all goes crazy. I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-03-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
I'm using a JDL oil cooler with the lines...

I'm using a JDL oil cooler with the lines crossing the front tucked along the rebar
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-01-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Sorry for not updating in a long time! The...

Sorry for not updating in a long time!

The car has about 3,000 km of hard driving (10 track days) without engine problems. It has very good power and runs in the top group in our local track,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-01-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Yes, completely stock oil pump.

Yes, completely stock oil pump.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-11-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 18,164
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Is your car tuned or stock? Do you happen to...

Is your car tuned or stock?
Do you happen to know which calibration id?

I guess I'll hace to try the WRX firmware!

Thanks,

Eduardo
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-09-2019, 10:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 18,164
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Does anyone have a working oil temperature...

Does anyone have a working oil temperature reading with the Maestro RR?

That's the reading that interested me the most for getting the Maestro RR but it's grayed out. I'm running a custom tune,...
Forum: Software Tuning 09-09-2019, 10:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,807
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Sorry to bring this back from the dead, but I...

Sorry to bring this back from the dead, but I have a Maestro RR and have the exact same problem.

tofurun how did you get this solved?

Thanks!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-08-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 23,801
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Sorry to hear you had a failure solidsnake11, I...

Sorry to hear you had a failure solidsnake11, I feel your pain!

Some questions:

1. What clearances are you using in the mains and rods?
2. Do you have an oil pressure gauge? How was your...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-08-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Oil pickup test results

Hi guys,

I finally got to do the oil pickup tests with the original 19mm (3/4") pickup Chris from Killer B sent me.

I did the tests on the same day, same oil, same process. I changed the outlet...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-30-2019, 09:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,512
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Have you noticed if your temps go up when NOT...

Have you noticed if your temps go up when NOT using a/c?
The stock tune turns the fans on at hotter temps when not using a/c than when using a/c. This will affect your oil temps if sitting long in...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-27-2019, 06:33 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
When I had the failure using 10W60 I was sure it...

When I had the failure using 10W60 I was sure it had to do with the problem (after all, main gallery pressures changed a lot when going from 10W40 to 10W60). Then I found the GT86 CS-V3 User Manual:...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-27-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Ultramaroon, solidsnake11, Irace86.2.0 Great...

Ultramaroon, solidsnake11, Irace86.2.0
Great information guys!

I've looked at and measured the lubrication system in this engine so much that I know it by heart, but that diagram helps a lot and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-25-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
I don't think cavitation at the bearings is...

I don't think cavitation at the bearings is causing damage or even happening (I don't know really).

I think this is the chain of effects:

restrictive pump inlet -> low inlet pressure ->...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2019, 08:40 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Irace86.2.0Irace86.2.0...

Irace86.2.0Irace86.2.0 (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=143120) I've inspected and measured almost every oil gallery in this engine. I've also used the Hagen–Poiseuille equation to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2019, 06:43 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Very interesting read, thanks! I think those...

Very interesting read, thanks!

I think those links don't apply fully to our pump because those are gear pumps whereas ours is a gerotor pump with bilateral charge and discharge.
The oil flow to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Please do elaborate!

Please do elaborate!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Dude this is a discussion that has existed for...

Dude this is a discussion that has existed for ages and will probably never be settled, you can read for hours arguments for both on BITOG from very reputable persons.

I think in the particular...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
I would absolutely recommend to get the Killer B...

I would absolutely recommend to get the Killer B oil pickup!

I was going to use the one I ordered straight up, but then I noticed I couldn't because length and orientation where different in the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
The erosion in cavitation happens in the intake...

The erosion in cavitation happens in the intake (low) side, where negative pressure takes gas out of solution in the fluid, bubbles form and immediately implode eroding the material in the process....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2019, 07:44 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
1. Yes I also expected to see a bigger increase...

1. Yes I also expected to see a bigger increase in outlet pressure, itīs still a little mistery to me.

2. The ammount of aluminum it erodes is insignificant (probably less than 1.0 g). I donīt...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
No. cavitation ALWAYS happens in the low pressure...

No. cavitation ALWAYS happens in the low pressure parts, actually the part with the lowest pressure is where it starts. Itīs the low pressure that makes the disolved gasses convert into real bubbles....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2019, 07:13 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Yeah, I donīt see why anyone would want an engine...

Yeah, I donīt see why anyone would want an engine that has peak torque at redline, makes no sense.
By "good torque" in my previous post I meant "enough torque to make more power than in the next...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2019, 06:56 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
We use Permatex 51813 / Loctite 518 in all...

We use Permatex 51813 / Loctite 518 in all applications that have machined surfaces and less than 0.5 mm gap to seal. Great product, doesnīt leave any solid residue that can clog anything.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-23-2019, 08:33 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Absolutely! Probably almost all of the...

Absolutely! Probably almost all of the improvement coming from the oil pickup but still worth it to do both.

Someone that has a stock engine with an oil pressure gauge installed, that tracks the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-23-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
The problem is the stock oil temp sensor has a...

The problem is the stock oil temp sensor has a thick part that ends up blocking the gallery a lot without shims.

solidsnake11's post illustrates this very well:
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-23-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Yes and I think this also applies to the FA20DIT....

Yes and I think this also applies to the FA20DIT. A bigger 14mm pump with the same restrictive oil galleries, oil pickup and more power looks very bad for me.

The thing with just spinning it...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-23-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Thanks! Your thread was what made me really look...

Thanks! Your thread was what made me really look into cavitation.
I have a JDL oil cooler and use Motul 300V 10W40. For the first 100km or so I used 15W50 mineral oil for break in and got higher...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-23-2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
It would be very interesting but it's fairly...

It would be very interesting but it's fairly involved because you have to remove the timing cover to tap it properly. Then do the test with stock oil pickup and then remove the pan, change the pickup...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-23-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
Timing cover pressure test

After reading the threads that mentioned the possibility of having oil leaks through the oil gallery covers in the timing cover, we did an air pressure test (after assembling the covers with...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-23-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 97,845
Posted By ETM_Shaman
FA20 oiling problems, study and solution

Hi all, this is my first post but I'm a long time user of the wealth of information shared in this forum.

I'm co-owner of a performance shop in Lima - Peru and have a 2013 Toyota GT86 as a...
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