the squiggle Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 After some burst knuckles and a Basil Fawlty moment, i got a big fat man to remove my turbo. The IHI VF28 turbo from the devils own car now resides under my bonnet, IMHO probably the finest sounding turbo in the world. All praise the devil who plays the huge turbo and intercooler game....... Next on the list is a spot of fitting the big intercooler into a hole it was not designed for. Fortunatly i know of a man called Dave that has done this trick before and has offered his services for the cost of a HKS FCD. After that it is fit the Power FC and Commander then have a go at blowing the ar*e end out of the car with some completely amatuer ECU mapping...... So once all the above is fitted and running the old parts will be up for sale to the peeps that have expressed an interest. Also got a set of Black electric mirrors off of Ebay for £10.......... Mods purchased this month. Apexi Power FC and Commander. IHI VF28 roller bearing turbo. STI Type-R intercooler. Mocal oil cooler. Dremel to port the headers. A few Greddy guages for EGT and water temp. AVCR Electronic boost control. Apexi pseudo wideband AFR/turbo timer. Wilky's old flaps. New teeth for me, custom made by Prodrive to WRC spec. 4 new spare coilpacks. Mods that are planned.................... Further lighten the car. Bigger injectors. PC fans onto the bottom of the intercooler. Refit the Kenwood TV and PS2. HKS CAMP unit that will display all the engine info onto the the TV screen. Might look like a bag of sh*te but by christ it will go................... Thanks Imy for being an understanding girlfriend Grant
micra_wrc Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 OMG....... check that list somehow when you said "just making a few changes to the car dear" i didnt think your shopping list was that extensive ! imy
Carl Davey Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 I can help you out with some JECS 440's or Denso 550's right now Grant. You've got my email if you need anything mate.
the squiggle Posted July 7, 2005 Author Posted July 7, 2005 As i said......such an understanding girlfriend. Grant
colin_ross Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 Glad to hear it's in Grant, now I can tell you the bad news. Unfortunately the whine from that turbo means you have to drive everywhere in 2nd gear and getting more than 100 miles from a tank will be a distant memory soon. Also, everyone will tell you it sounds gubbed. Please treat her with the respect she deserves and cane the flurkin ar$e off her at every opertunity.
ANDYJDMSTI Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 nice one big boy....................you'll have to let us know how it feels
Grovit Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 Grant - how have you lightened the car - be interested to know what's been removed / replaced (if you want to keep it secret fair do's) - quite seriously thinking about getting an aluminium bonnet for mine...
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 Grant - you a tart, a nutter, and a dentists wet dream Good luck with yer plans - which bank did you rob by the way......that a serious list of mods !! Cheers Cal
ScoobyAndy Posted July 7, 2005 Posted July 7, 2005 << which bank did you rob by the way >> thats a damn good question... care to tell me so i can hit it too? sounding good Grant cant wait to see it in action
the squiggle Posted July 8, 2005 Author Posted July 8, 2005 << Grant - how have you lightened the car - be interested to know what's been removed / replaced (if you want to keep it secret fair do's) - quite seriously thinking about getting an aluminium bonnet for mine... >> Mods to lighten the car Apart from the usual Import alloy bonnet, boot and wishbones Air con and pipework in the bin Rear seats and belts removed Interior boot lining removed A good couple of dozen bolts removed and not replaced A good aluminium import bonnet will cost you about £200 Grant
the squiggle Posted July 8, 2005 Author Posted July 8, 2005 << I can help you out with some JECS 440's or Denso 550's right now Grant. You've got my email if you need anything mate. >> Carl probably in the next month or two..........Pm me with a price for both 440's and the 550's adapted for a phase 1. Grant
the squiggle Posted July 8, 2005 Author Posted July 8, 2005 << Glad to hear it's in Grant, now I can tell you the bad news. Unfortunately the whine from that turbo means you have to drive everywhere in 2nd gear and getting more than 100 miles from a tank will be a distant memory soon. Also, everyone will tell you it sounds gubbed. Please treat her with the respect she deserves and cane the flurkin ar$e off her at every opertunity. >> It just sounds awesome tickling about the place. Even Davie Downstairs, a right fussy booger, commented on it when i blipped the throttle, switched it off and the turbo spun on for about 10 secs It is good to know my old TD05 is going on to bigger and better things. Grant
wilky Posted July 8, 2005 Posted July 8, 2005 Ahh, the modification buzz, those endorphins of joy being slowly realeased due to the satisfaction felt, the knowledge high power will soon be within your grasp. The devil, doing the next step in turbo upgrade, hopeing his type r box will take the strain and the notchie gearshift is only a bent selector fork. Remaps, injectors, fuel pressure and torque. Charge temp knock and ignition advance, ahhhh how I miss it.......................enjoy it while there is a lull in the battle troops, enjoy it while you can. For I have a cunning plan............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... See in the autumn when the air is cool and the roads still dry................................................................. (Evil cloak drawn over eyes) Moia ha! Moia hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
colin_ross Posted July 8, 2005 Posted July 8, 2005 Spot on Wilky, I'm getting a bit excitable now the bits have started to arrive. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, shiney. As for the gearbox, if it last another season then that'll do me as I'll be looking to uprate it when funds allow. Dog box anyone? Until then I'll be gentle with it and use it as an excuse if you ever manage to beat me on the strip.
wilky Posted July 8, 2005 Posted July 8, 2005 << and use it as an excuse if you ever manage to beat me on the strip. >> When I beat you, not if.........
wilky Posted July 8, 2005 Posted July 8, 2005 Chris go on msn, unless you are monitoring those means??
the squiggle Posted July 17, 2005 Author Posted July 17, 2005 Well thats the turbo fitted and how good does it sound. I have to say frankly it is erection material the noise it emits. Spent the whole day trying to fit a Type R intercooler into a hole that it was not designed for. So a wee touch of the Grinder and a big fook off hammer and it is there and with the majority of my skin still on my body. It actually looks as if it is meant to be there Well chuffed Grant
the squiggle Posted July 17, 2005 Author Posted July 17, 2005 Tomorrows tasks. Fit "Charge temp monitor". Fabricate blanking plate for the dump valve. Obtain std recirc dump valve from Boabster and fit. Remove interior carpet and ECU cover. Secure metal cabin plate over back seat hole. Tidy up Heatshield. Test run on std ECU to see what boost it will hold with the new turbo and cooler fitted. Old turbo and Cooler ran 1.1 bar at 271 brake and 260 lbs/ft. Mods to date are FSE adjustable regulator Walbro 225 l/ph uprated fuel pump NGK PFR7B spark plugs IHI VF 28 Turbo with custom top entry conversion Version 4 Type R intercooler WRC Downpipe with 3 inch bore Fujitsubo Giken "Titanium Hybrid" exhaust system Dry K+N 57i Air Filter with custom cold air feed and heatshield Intercooler water spray Apexi front Carbon Fibre Strut Brace Lambdalink Knocklink Veilside boost guage Greddy turbo timer Advan Competition Alloys ScoobyECU Still to arrive/fit Apexi Power FC and Commander Apexi AVC-R Electronic boost controller Apexi Turbo Timer with built in Pseudo Wideband Greddy Exhaust Gas Temp guage HKS Camp unit Life is good Grant
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