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Forum: Forced Induction 04-14-2023, 05:29 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Did you go down in pulley size?

Did you go down in pulley size?
Forum: Forced Induction 04-14-2023, 05:27 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
You know I dont know :iono: ....I'm on a Motec,...

You know I dont know :iono: ....I'm on a Motec, I'll check with the engine guy when I get out to him next time. (Its due for a little tuning clean up, as its idling is a little inconsistant at the...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-23-2023, 09:02 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Yeah, I just asked was if he thought there was...

Yeah, I just asked was if he thought there was any realistic chance of being able to upgrade the older system, and he said no, you would be far better off selling the old system and upgrading.... it...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-22-2023, 08:14 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Had an interesting but short chat with someone...

Had an interesting but short chat with someone who knows about the new version of the supercharger for the FA24.

They are very excited about the new version, but apparently it is still in the pre...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-22-2023, 07:58 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Thats pretty warm, what intake do you have on it...

Thats pretty warm, what intake do you have on it (pre filter)?
Were you out at Willowbank, and do you know what the actual temps were on the track?
Forum: Forced Induction 02-08-2023, 07:10 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
That is a little strange. Mine, and other...

That is a little strange.
Mine, and other Harrops I've seen from different years all seem to fit pretty easily.
I guess the obvious first question is, is the filter the correct version and is it...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-23-2022, 08:51 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Brilliant mate, well done! Can't wait to see...

Brilliant mate, well done! Can't wait to see it...the E85 pump is the place to be!
Forum: Forced Induction 10-08-2022, 08:56 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
They had been replaced when I had the built...

They had been replaced when I had the built engine put in, so had only done around 4-5k, and were in good condition.

Changing the plugs is frustrating/annoying etc, but not the end of the world....
Forum: Forced Induction 10-08-2022, 04:44 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
I changed my plugs about 2000km ago as a belts...

I changed my plugs about 2000km ago as a belts and braces thing when I put in new Ignition Projects coil packs.
Just used the recommended OEM plugs, and they are fine.

I use the dual Radium kit...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-05-2022, 05:18 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
It was interesting, the tuner is not a real fan...

It was interesting, the tuner is not a real fan of the FA20, but he did confirm that compared to many inline fours it does quite well in terms of torque... thankfully I guess, with a relatively low...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-04-2022, 11:25 PM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
A realistic reference guide for people, using an...

A realistic reference guide for people, using an internationally respected tuner.
The latest power run on E85 at around 15c on a Dynapack.
65mm pulley, built motor (etc), ACE headers, no cat,...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-07-2022, 09:50 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
That sounds more like it, at the end of the day...

That sounds more like it, at the end of the day its still a small motor that needs a decent amount of revs (particularly without a smaller pulley) to get properly motivated.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-05-2022, 08:59 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
No you are right, it should feel a lot more...

No you are right, it should feel a lot more linear than that.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-04-2022, 10:36 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
looks great, well done! Given its the start...

looks great, well done!

Given its the start of your Harrop journey, in the short term at least, you could think about going back to the standard throttle body and enjoy a really nicely well sorted...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-30-2022, 10:46 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Thats looking great, the key tolerances on the...

Thats looking great, the key tolerances on the aircon side are not too bad at all... and there is enough "meat" on the aircon compressor protrusions that a little file action wouldn't be an issue...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-19-2022, 01:44 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Hope these help

Hope these help
Forum: Forced Induction 05-16-2022, 07:39 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Very cool, glad you found a kit to install....

Very cool, glad you found a kit to install. Congrats.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-05-2021, 12:37 PM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
It replaced a lightweight pulley, so it was a...

It replaced a lightweight pulley, so it was a relatively recent fitment , a couple of months after the 65mm pulley and the built motor were finished. I had also fitted the much more solid engine...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-03-2021, 07:42 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
I had a chat with the Harrop guys about the...

I had a chat with the Harrop guys about the realities of %100 no slip, and they suggested its perhaps not an ideal scenario for most non track cars.
I got the impression that some (limited) slip can...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-03-2021, 07:23 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Yeah, I put two significantly larger idler...

Yeah, I put two significantly larger idler pulleys in, and you see can the effect it has on the contact area... much better "wrap".
Although increasing the recommended belt size from 2440 to 2446,...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-01-2021, 08:48 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Changing the subject slightly, and also showing...

Changing the subject slightly, and also showing how fickle superchargers can be...

I finally think I've (completely) nailed my belt issues with the 65mm pulley.
The slip and shredding is now a...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-31-2021, 10:08 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Please, please, please put your money where your...

Please, please, please put your money where your mouth is and chuck a turbo on a stock motor and chase big numbers.

Please, please keep thinking that torque doesn't matter.

Please keep...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-31-2021, 07:18 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Hi "the other guy" here... I'm assuming you're a...

Hi "the other guy" here... I'm assuming you're a slow learner, so just to be clear, yet again, yes I (we) think the numbers are worth it (how many times does this need to be repeated?). All the...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-31-2021, 03:31 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Mate, did you even read my post? Are you really...

Mate, did you even read my post?
Are you really saying that all the others (above) that have driven it have no idea?
Are you saying a comparison to a 911 doesn’t count?
Frankly you’re sounding...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-31-2021, 02:57 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Your entire argument against the Harrop is your...

Your entire argument against the Harrop is your personal assessment of "underwhelming" real world performance stats.

But, you won't be underwhelmed if your expectations are realistic... power...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-30-2021, 10:56 PM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
I don't get how you can be underwhelmed when you...

I don't get how you can be underwhelmed when you haven't actually experienced the product first hand. The feedback you getting is the opposite, from actual owners.

You can judge something purely...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-30-2021, 09:20 AM
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Posted By grumpysnapper
Well, I guess no one is forcing you to buy one,...

Well, I guess no one is forcing you to buy one, and you sound like you are looking for reasons not to fit a Harrop... so find something else you are confident will be much better (and cheaper...).
...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-23-2021, 08:55 PM
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Views: 388,530
Posted By grumpysnapper
My understanding is that they are produced in...

My understanding is that they are produced in batches, so when stock runs out the decision would be "is it worth another run of these particular units ?"
I think you're right, I'd guess the next...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-12-2021, 06:14 AM
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Views: 388,530
Posted By grumpysnapper
ACE Club Sport 400 4-2-1 Headers, with a cat, on...

ACE Club Sport 400 4-2-1 Headers, with a cat, on the original (brand new) standard motor, using ECUTEK.

90mm on 98ron. (closer to 95ron USA)

Dyno each time with high humidity/high temps, a...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-11-2021, 08:07 PM
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Views: 388,530
Posted By grumpysnapper
I haven't seen that claim of 225kw crank, I've...

I haven't seen that claim of 225kw crank, I've only seen the dyno they issued showing 182kw at the wheels (98).
The 166kw I was originally getting, was within a realistic ball park given a...
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