They are a buisness BB, and you will find that they all do that. The few I have worked at all overbook to get the customer in, because once its in, its stuck so its easy money. If they didn't have that many cars, when they are waiting for parts they would have nothing to work on. Sometimes its just the way it has to be, which is frustrating at best for the customer.

But doesnt it look good when you go in there and they have so many cars that they're working on they are in every nook and cranny of the workshop and car park. it makes you think that they have to be doing something right to keep all these customers... :)

It's understandable you're under stress BB. Hell I would be too man. It's hard to say anything in this situation without it sounding offensive, especially through text. But just be patient man. In the end, when you're driving the car you'll be thankful they took that extra week to get everything right and make the install look top shelf. If you need a car, I can possibly organise a lend of an old Mitsubishi L200, altho it's a fair drive down to you.

Patience is a virtue.

All i have to say is, my headers should've taken 4 days max to make... 3 1/2 weeks later it gets to hi torque for the computer install...
Again i should be getting it today if everything goes right....:shock: nearly 3 weeks again and i still don't have it.

Mine should've been ready 3 weeks ago... but people get sick, and people quit at bad times... then things go wrong with the car.

Just part of modifying a car... best way to go about it is contact the business regularly in a polite, much better than once or twice rudely, they'll just rush your car then.

I got to she her yesterday though, **** she's hot for a car. hehe

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At the end of the day, I shouldn't be whinging about it. There's alot I should be grateful for..... 2 kickass mechanics have put alot of hours into the car, and the build quality is fantastic. And despite how it looks here, I've always been more than polite in my dealings with the guys down there...........

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AMEN TO THAT!

The mechanics there are ****en awesome.. Mike's always been polite and the owner says he's a top customer.. He feels bad that its taking so long.. But he doesnt want a top customer to get their car and come back within a week with something wrong!

Mike by all means.. I didn't mean to say anythin offensive in that post.. If I did.. I apologise.. I just thought I'd pass on what i've been told! To ease your mind..

Patience is a virtue.. but a virtue that Mike no longer has! :bowrofl:

SuFz :rant:

hey mike if u were in NSW id lend you my TE ive got sitting here for aslong as u need.
the install is looking absolute tops, and if i ever head down you way i will go out of my way to come and see that beast and maybe get a hot lap :D

All the best with it buddy i know it will be worth the wait wen u get it back.

Mini Update.

Car is all back together and they started it up this morning. Good news is it runs lol , and the tuner who has the day off today will get to work on it tomorrow morning. Depending on the amount of time it takes to tune, and how much notice they need to book a mod plate inspection, I might be picking it up tomorrow afternoon - or if not should definetly get it Wednesday (for the Brissy ppl - they are open Wendesday). Anyone in the area who wants to see it on the dyno - pop me a PM and I'll be able to let you know approximately what time I'll be there tomorrow.

And I might even go down this afternoon and get some pics of the engine bay for all y'all to gawk at tonight.

man i dont konw how you would be sleeping, each update i read i get excited, its not even my car or nor will i prop ever see it.

sleeping tonight would be hard thinking your so close, you could be driving around tomorrow afternoon, how exciting

Mini Update.

Car is all back together and they started it up this morning. Good news is it runs lol , and the tuner who has the day off today will get to work on it tomorrow morning. Depending on the amount of time it takes to tune, and how much notice they need to book a mod plate inspection, I might be picking it up tomorrow afternoon - or if not should definetly get it Wednesday (for the Brissy ppl - they are open Wendesday). Anyone in the area who wants to see it on the dyno - pop me a PM and I'll be able to let you know approximately what time I'll be there tomorrow.

And I might even go down this afternoon and get some pics of the engine bay for all y'all to gawk at tonight.

w00t!

Lemme know when its on the Dyno.. I'll come down there tmrw!

SuFz :rant:

Get some video footage of the dyno runs please!

Get some video footage of the dyno runs please!


Yeeh plz do, im sure a lot of ppl would appreciate it!! :thumbsup:

Pics as promised:

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l292/black_beard_2006/P1010344.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l292/black_beard_2006/P1010343.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l292/black_beard_2006/P1010342.jpg

Car is on track to be finished by tomorrow night........

They started it up for me while I was there and gave it abit of a rev. To be honest, it didn't sound much different to before.

hehe. looks bloody awesome mate! so tempted to buy a set of those RPW manifolds now instead of trying to fabricate some..

:drool:

Someone ain't sleeping tonight..

You taking the day off work tmrw..?

SuFz :rant:

Someone ain't sleeping tonight..

You taking the day off work tmrw..?

SuFz :rant:

I'll be sleeping fine, and I can't get the day off work..... took Friday off work to pick my car up :rant: . Can't see them giving me tomorrow off considering my last day there is Friday, and they're apparently taking me to lunch tomorrow.

I'll be sleeping fine, and I can't get the day off work..... took Friday off work to pick my car up :rant: . Can't see them giving me tomorrow off considering my last day there is Friday, and they're apparently taking me to lunch tomorrow.

Bugger..

What time you reckon they'll chuck it on the dyno..?

SuFz :rant:

Wow, looks awesome, can't wait o see a dyno video!

Bugger..

What time you reckon they'll chuck it on the dyno..?

SuFz :rant:

It'll probably be on the dyno most of the day......... and I'm sorry to disappoint - but I won't be taking a video of the car on the dyno. I don't own a video camera, and I CBF'd borrowing one for this.

Truth be told...... I'm over the whole thing. It's that much over budget it's not funny (someone in another thread is trying to work out if they can supercharge their car for half of what this project has gone over budget).

Sorry - I promised myself I wouldn't ***** about it anymore in this thread......

later.

It'll probably be on the dyno most of the day......... and I'm sorry to disappoint - but I won't be taking a video of the car on the dyno. I don't own a video camera, and I CBF'd borrowing one for this.

Truth be told...... I'm over the whole thing. It's that much over budget it's not funny (someone in another thread is trying to work out if they can supercharge their car for half of what this project has gone over budget).

Sorry - I promised myself I wouldn't ***** about it anymore in this thread......

later.

Sounds like someone needs a hug...

*hug*

I'll grab my digi cam and take a video with that!

I'll pop around there at about 4pm.. maybe a lil later!

Black Beard.. Enjoy it now.. Fair enough it cost more then expected.. but hey.. You've made something unique and I hope you enjoy it as much as many of us did just watching it grow from what it was to what it is..

GROUP HUG!

SuFz :rant:

It'll probably be on the dyno most of the day......... and I'm sorry to disappoint - but I won't be taking a video of the car on the dyno. I don't own a video camera, and I CBF'd borrowing one for this.

Truth be told...... I'm over the whole thing. It's that much over budget it's not funny (someone in another thread is trying to work out if they can supercharge their car for half of what this project has gone over budget).

Sorry - I promised myself I wouldn't ***** about it anymore in this thread......

later.

Dont be so disheartened... wait till you put your foot down and your worries shall be forgotten :rofleek:

Those pipes are insane, oh so neat and curvy. Everything looks so quality, can't wait for some vids/sound :shock:

thats looks awesome man, well done!

ps where did you get that awesome magna cover thing thats covering the block? (hopes this isn't some noob question hahah)

thats looks awesome man, well done!

ps where did you get that awesome magna cover thing thats covering the block? (hopes this isn't some noob question hahah)

Bought the engine cover + assorted bolts from mitsubishi for about $90, painted it silver using an "engine enamel" type paint, and stuck the magna badge that came off my boot to the middle of it with araldite.

yeah that pipe work is amazing. and im sure it will drive and sound even sweeter than it lookss.

* Green with Envy *

I just got off the phone with the tuner. Earlier this morning they managed to tune 24x HP at the wheels out of it but it was only holding 4psi boost at that stage. They've now fitted a mechanical boost controller (bleeder valve), and it's making about 200kW at the wheels holding 6psi of boost at the top end - this is with a 2.5 inch exhaust...... so there will be more gains to be had by upgrading the exhaust and going to a electronic boost controller.

Mod plate gets done tomorrow morning so I'll be driving it by tomorrow lunch time.

I just got off the phone with the tuner. Earlier this morning they managed to tune 24x HP at the wheels out of it but it was only holding 4psi boost at that stage. They've now fitted a mechanical boost controller (bleeder valve), and it's making about 200kW at the wheels holding 6psi of boost at the top end - this is with a 2.5 inch exhaust...... so there will be more gains to be had by upgrading the exhaust and going to a electronic boost controller.

Mod plate gets done tomorrow morning so I'll be driving it by tomorrow lunch time.

sweet as man! well done! gotta be happy with that eh! ehhe. have fun driving it!

sweet as man! well done! gotta be happy with that eh! ehhe. have fun driving it!

Yeah - can't complain about 200kW on 6psi with a pea-shooter exhaust lol .

Yeah - can't complain about 200kW on 6psi with a pea-shooter exhaust lol .

haha. compared to your X amount oh kW before the turbo! what did you have before? did you run a 1.4 mile?

would you be prepared to let us all know the final cost, so we have some idea of what this sort of setup will set people back?

haha. compared to your X amount oh kW before the turbo! what did you have before? did you run a 1.4 mile?

Never ran a 1.4 mile..... but I did run the 1/4 mile a couple of times and the best time I managed was only a 14.9. I had trap speeds which indicated the car was capable of alot quicker - but it's my first manual car, and I'd only been driving it for a couple of months at that stage.

Best power output NA was 141kW at the wheels on the same dyno it's been tuned on today.

200kW ATW? Nice :D :thumbsup:

Kinda gives me even more respect for what Dallas managed to do with my car though.

Of course there's much more power available to you with a couple more mods than I'll ever see.

would you be prepared to let us all know the final cost, so we have some idea of what this sort of setup will set people back?

I'd be willing to divulge details of how much this has cost to anyone who is serious about going down this path, and is willing to respect my privacy (ie: not go blabbing it to anyone).

If you think you are serious about it, and the thought of spending a 5 digit number doesn't make you whince - then send me a PM.

200kW ATW? Nice :D :thumbsup:

Kinda gives me even more respect for what Dallas managed to do with my car though.

Of course there's much more power available to you with a couple more mods than I'll ever see.

Thanks mate, but make no mistake about it - I've always had alot of respect for what Dallas did to your car.

great to hear you're getting it back. congradulations dude!!!

thanks for all the constant updates step by step for all of us to read and learn a little more

nice work, bet you cant wait to get it back now. cant wait for the updat on how it drive.

have you got any Nm @ RPM figures yet?


will be interesting to see how the power curves between cthulhu and your self being you have nearly the same power but from different methods

I'll be going down there later on this afternoon to take a looksie..

Lemme know if you're gonna be down there..

SuFz :rant:

nice work, bet you cant wait to get it back now. cant wait for the updat on how it drive.

have you got any Nm @ RPM figures yet?


will be interesting to see how the power curves between cthulhu and your self being you have nearly the same power but from different methods

Can you get accurate Nm @ RPM graph from a Dyno Dynamics dyno?? I've never seen anything meaningful from one.

Power curve will be very interesting...... apparently it's comming on boost by 2000rpm, making max boost (9psi :shock: ) at around 2500rpm and the boost is dropping down to about 6psi at the top end (around 6000rpm I'm guessing). I should have a dyno print out to post up tonight, and Sufz, I'll probably leave work in about 10-20 mins to head down there, I'll be there abit after 4pm.

Can you get accurate Nm @ RPM graph from a Dyno Dynamics dyno?? I've never seen anything meaningful from one.

Power curve will be very interesting...... apparently it's comming on boost by 2000rpm, making max boost (9psi :shock: ) at around 2500rpm and the boost is dropping down to about 6psi at the top end (around 6000rpm I'm guessing). I should have a dyno print out to post up tonight, and Sufz, I'll probably leave work in about 10-20 mins to head down there, I'll be there abit after 4pm.



Thats crazy boost at 2000 RPM!!! how would you take off from the lights??? You would need to heel toe just to not spin the wheels!!! lol

I'd be willing to divulge details of how much this has cost to anyone who is serious about going down this path, and is willing to respect my privacy (ie: not go blabbing it to anyone).

If you think you are serious about it, and the thought of spending a 5 digit number doesn't make you whince - then send me a PM.

*WHINCE*
Ok maybe not :doubt:
Think a Legnum or galant might be the cheaper option!

Can you get accurate Nm @ RPM graph from a Dyno Dynamics dyno?? I've never seen anything meaningful from one.



well being the same type of cars with same gear box if done in the same gear, would you be able to get an idea what the difference is. can you work backwards to get an aprox Nm? i remember when dad had his car on the dyno you get a fair bit more than the motor has so guess its the gearing

well being the same type of cars with same gear box if done in the same gear, would you be able to get an idea what the difference is. can you work backwards to get an aprox Nm? i remember when dad had his car on the dyno you get a fair bit more than the motor has so guess its the gearing

Yeah - the torque is multiplied by the gearing...... in theory you could work it out if you knew the final drive and gear ratios etc.

I'm leaving now.. I'll see ya there Mike!

SuFz :Rant:

Yeah - the torque is multiplied by the gearing...... in theory you could work it out if you knew the final drive and gear ratios etc.


yeah thats what i figured, now get off amc and go to your car before another amc member goes down and steels it lol after reading about

will be interesting to see how the power curves between cthulhu and your self being you have nearly the same power but from different methods

I'd be interested to see this too.

And since power is a function of torque it will be apparent how the torque curves differ.. won't be able to get the numbers easily, but should be able to map the shape of the torque curve fairly simply.

I think this thread should be edited down to only the informative posts and made a sticky :)

Okay, this is how it is....... the "real" output figure is 259.4HP or 193.5kW, there was apparently a run of about 266HP which Rob accidently deleted. So in it's current format 193.5kW at the wheels is the official figure. Here's the printout:

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l292/black_beard_2006/TT1stTune2.jpg

* the dotted line (graph on the right) is boost pressure, not torque.

Oh - I also got to take it for a drive, and now I definetly won't be sleeping tonight. I'm very very happy with the results...... power delivery is nice and constant with a truckload of mid range grunt. As you can see on the graph - but it actually makes peak power at around 5000rpm, this is something that will be easy to improve on with the addition of a proper boost controller (which was never allowed for in the project plan because I was led to believe boost control would just rely on the wastegate actuators). So yeah - the car is nice and driveable (even with the new clutch), and with the 2.5" exhaust and lack of bodykit - it looks and sounds dead stock which is pretty cool - unfortunately I will have to shatter the illusion in a few weeks when the body kit is installed.

nice work :D i'll keep an eye out for a tt magna kickin aroudn brisbane!

NICE WORK BB takes a long process to do what you have done and alot of patience not to mention the blow to the hip pocket, will pm you about some details as i will be amongst the turbo clan soon

Very nice BB. That power curve would be pretty damn nice for daily driving, altough the extra up top will be good ;). Great to see someone that has actually done this and not just said they're 'gonna':).

you just live around the corner from me... hmmm.. i should drop in for a perv. hehehe

but you probably are on the road right now enjoying the boooooooooooooooooooooooost
hehehe

Well.. I was there with a mate of mine and they told Mike to go chuck some fuel in it.. So along with Mike.. in my mate and I jump and off we go.....

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HOLY SH*T! It's got a setta balls on it!!!

Definitely turn some heads as it is.. Sleeper styles!

You can't see much of the cooler or anything.. she sits, idles and sounds stock! Even when you hit boost.. she sounds stock.. (If thats possible..)

She definitely gets up and boogies.. Big up to Mike for not talking it up.. but actually doing what he did!

I do have a few pics.. I'll chuck up in a sec.. Gotta jump on the other computer..

SuFz :rant:

Here's a two pictures..

I totally forgot to take a video when we hit boost in the car.. but! Mike snapped her into 2nd and gave her a bootful.. Grinning from ear to ear would be an understatement!

Going down Moss St, Slacks Creek.. Magna hitting boost and then tsch tsch tschhhh.. Turned everyones heads.. Well done!

SuFz :rant:

Awesome mate!!! Good work!

Top Stuff dude, i wish i could be there to see that beast in action, and the sleeper style sounds sick as good work :thumbsup:

blackbeard how on earth do you keep traction on take off.

I'll pay you for a hot lap when i come up their in december :D.
Nice work BB, can't wait to see some vids of this thing in action.

I havent read the hole thread but why dont u have an intercooler u still got the stock radiator

I havent read the hole thread but why dont u have an intercooler u still got the stock radiator

ROFLMAO!

I'll wait till Mike answers that..

SuFz :rant:

I havent read the hole thread but why dont u have an intercooler u still got the stock radiator
LOL! Looks like the sleeper look is working out for ya BB ;).

I havent read the hole thread but why dont u have an intercooler u still got the stock radiator

Ummmmmmm.............. I have an intercooler, it is a 400x300x76 bar and plate intercooler and is currently mounted behind the stock front bumper, and yes, I have the stock radiator.

Were you asking a question?? Have I answered it yet?

(ps - look at my avatar lol )

(ps - look at my avatar lol )

Damn, that's a big radiator.

:badgrin:

Congratulations mate! Looks sweet! The final power figure is very impressive, it'll be interesting to see what you acheive down the track with a few more mods!

So Blackbeard... whats this monsters name?

Okay, this is how it is....... the "real" output figure is 259.4HP or 193.5kW, there was apparently a run of about 266HP which Rob accidently deleted. So in it's current format 193.5kW at the wheels is the official figure.

Very cool. Not as much peak power as mine, but because of the large area under the power curve it will be much quicker than mine and sharper to drive.

I give you two weeks before you're looking at a way to increase boost..

Oh...OH My GOd...:shock:

That is awesome dude...yeah I say you'll be wanting more power in....about a month (2 weeks seems a bit short don't u think? :P) hehe. That thing must be so much fun to drive.

Wonder what fuel consumption is like now.

2 weeks pft...... I want more power NOW!!!

Okay - not really. The next thing to do will be install the bodykit and bonnet vents to help it keep cool, currently the temp seems to spike abit when you first come to a stop (traffic for example). While the thermo fans seem to be effective at keeping it from getting too hot - there is abit of a delay between when forward motion decreases, and the fans start to make a difference, and with summer fast approaching here in Qld that is a bit of a concern.

After that, the plan is; turbo timer (I'm going to get sick of letting it idle for 5mins after each drive pretty quickly), engine mounts, LSD, 3" exhaust, and proper boost controller. Roughly in that order unless something breaks.

A good electronic boost controller should allow me to manitain a nice consistant 7-8psi street tune, and in conjunction with a better flowing exhaust system the setup should easily see me into the 200+kW at the wheels bracket without any internal work.

**** yeah man, what a weapon. Once everything's bedded in a bit you gotta take it down to Willowbank! I wanna see low 13's.

I cant wait to see some vids of its capabilities!

I cant wait to see some vids of its capabilities!

You mean burnouts dont you? :P

Chop Up that Stock Bar!!!

I've got an angle grinder and a jigsaw...... :D

SuFz :rant:

You mean burnouts dont you? :P

nah not really, mabey accelleration vids or quarter miles runs.

AHEM... NAME???

And talk to PWR if your worried about temps, they might be able to modify a TT 3000gt aluminium rad for you.

AHEM... NAME???

And talk to PWR if your worried about temps, they might be able to modify a TT 3000gt aluminium rad for you.

grrrr..... I was trying to avoid that question lol . I've never given a car a name, and I don't intend to start with this one. And PWR gear is abit out of my budget at the moment (hell I can't even afford a cheap electronic boost controller right now).

Actually had another drive of it a couple of hours ago (mod plate still not done :rant: ), and the temp was behaving itself perfectly, and the head mechanic took it home last night because he didn't have another car to drive and the temp wasn't a problem then either...... I'll just monitor it, and check that it isn't using water periodically.

Actually - I wanted to share a funny experience with you all which I was abit embarrassed about last night:

Driving the car yesterday afternoon must have made something in my brain malfunction. Before I left the workshop I wanted to pay another $1000 towards the bill out of my savings account using the eftpos. Swipped the card, and my mind was blank..... I coudn't remember my PIN.......... a 4 digit number which I'd known for about 4 years had somehow been erased from my memory. I spend all night trying to remember it but nothing seemed to ring a bell (I roughly knew what numbers were involved because my fingers remembered which buttons to push - but it still didn't come to me). Anyway - my ATM card was swallowed by a machine this morning after my 3rd attemt.... so it will forever remain a mystery.

I'm just worried that one day next week I'll get in the car after work and realise that I've forgotten where I live :shock: .

Driving the car yesterday afternoon must have made something in my brain malfunction. Before I left the workshop I wanted to pay another $1000 towards the bill out of my savings account using the eftpos. Swipped the card, and my mind was blank..... I coudn't remember my PIN.......... a 4 digit number which I'd known for about 4 years had somehow been erased from my memory. I spend all night trying to remember it but nothing seemed to ring a bell (I roughly knew what numbers were involved because my fingers remembered which buttons to push - but it still didn't come to me). Anyway - my ATM card was swallowed by a machine this morning after my 3rd attemt.... so it will forever remain a mystery.

I'm just worried that one day next week I'll get in the car after work and realise that I've forgotten where I live :shock: .
the guys at the workshop are probably thinking "this guy hasn't got two cents to rub together, no1 is dumb enough to forget their pin"

Its happened to me as well dude!

grrrr..... I was trying to avoid that question lol . I've never given a car a name, and I don't intend to start with this one. And PWR gear is abit out of my budget at the moment (hell I can't even afford a cheap electronic boost controller right now).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackbeard

somehow i dont think the name "Queen Annes Revenge" suits your car...

hahaha.. nice one BB.


Just got back home. Took BB to the workshop to pickup the car. He gave me a ride in it, and ooohhh mmyyyy gooood... thank thing is a weapon.

In 3rd gear, it pulls so damn hard....

On the way home, BB and me had a bit of a go, and ****, he over took me like i was in a barina. hahahaha Of course, BB had the big grin on his face afterwards. ;)

BB, i know you spend alot of money on this car, but im sure you will not regret it after a while. Once the next paycheck comes in. You have a damn fast car now. And by the size of your grin, you lovin it. lol

ENjoy it mate and thanks for the quick ride.



grrrr..... I was trying to avoid that question lol . I've never given a car a name, and I don't intend to start with this one. And PWR gear is abit out of my budget at the moment (hell I can't even afford a cheap electronic boost controller right now).

Actually had another drive of it a couple of hours ago (mod plate still not done :rant: ), and the temp was behaving itself perfectly, and the head mechanic took it home last night because he didn't have another car to drive and the temp wasn't a problem then either...... I'll just monitor it, and check that it isn't using water periodically.

Actually - I wanted to share a funny experience with you all which I was abit embarrassed about last night:

Driving the car yesterday afternoon must have made something in my brain malfunction. Before I left the workshop I wanted to pay another $1000 towards the bill out of my savings account using the eftpos. Swipped the card, and my mind was blank..... I coudn't remember my PIN.......... a 4 digit number which I'd known for about 4 years had somehow been erased from my memory. I spend all night trying to remember it but nothing seemed to ring a bell (I roughly knew what numbers were involved because my fingers remembered which buttons to push - but it still didn't come to me). Anyway - my ATM card was swallowed by a machine this morning after my 3rd attemt.... so it will forever remain a mystery.

I'm just worried that one day next week I'll get in the car after work and realise that I've forgotten where I live :shock: .

congratulations BB:D ....as you can see there has been some huge interest in this project over the last couple of months, and although you blew your budget way out, it is still nice to hear you got a smile on ya face when your'e driving it to make it all worthwhile. can't wait to see it in action myself. your not gonna charge for rides are ya????:pray:

All I can say is it's a hell of a handful with that clutch in it..... I don't think I'll have any engine mounts left by the end of next week if I can't learn to launch it properly.

And E, you wouldn't have noticed it but I happened to change from 2nd to 3rd next to a VR/S with 3 blokes in it on Compton Rd. They obviously heard the little hic-up of air escaping back out the pod filter, and flew up towards the next set of lights trying to get infront of me, all occupants of the car looking for the FMIC. Funniest thing is - they probably ended up comming to the conclusion that I had one of those "fake BOV whistle" thingies off Ebay :bowrofl:

Ah, the joys of a completely unique car (well almost) I can't drive anywhere with almost every second person turning their head at my car. Get used to it BB. :D

Im going to need to see some videos of skids please. 3rd gear minimum.

congrats BB.

i wanna go for a spin. can you pick me up from the airport? lol


if no vid post a sound clip of the tshh tshhh tshhh lol

When BB gets time.. I'll PM him and see what he says to a few lil runs with digi cam vids..

SuFz :rant:

Has someone already beat me to the question...How much has it cost all up?

Ixnay on the ostcay...

Ixnay on the ostcay...

?????????:nuts: ??????:nuts: ??????

Has someone already beat me to the question...How much has it cost all up?

The official answer to that question is:

LOTS!!!!!

The official answer to that question is:

LOTS!!!!!


or as the saying goes, "if you have to ask, you can't aford it" lol

Congratulations mate that is some good HP gained from the additional turbo's, what was the before and after fiqure, about 100hp? very similer from the TR going from 95odd to 171
What sort of TPS temps are you getting mate and water ? with my TR with the stainless piping it was around 14degrees on a cold night and water was around 94

a 3inch exhuast will make a huge difference bud

I think a mid to 13second pass will be achievable in its current trim mate if your suspension is nice and you got some decent wheels, most RWD's with around 200rwkw pull high 12's or low 13's

All I can say is it's a hell of a handful with that clutch in it..... I don't think I'll have any engine mounts left by the end of next week if I can't learn to launch it properly.

And E, you wouldn't have noticed it but I happened to change from 2nd to 3rd next to a VR/S with 3 blokes in it on Compton Rd. They obviously heard the little hic-up of air escaping back out the pod filter, and flew up towards the next set of lights trying to get infront of me, all occupants of the car looking for the FMIC. Funniest thing is - they probably ended up comming to the conclusion that I had one of those "fake BOV whistle" thingies off Ebay :bowrofl:
Was it a white one? Coz i had a white commy in a clubsport kit playing with me... lol
I only saw the skyline near us, and was hoping you would have a go with him.. but no. :( hehehe

Glad yr happy with it mate.... Cant wait to see it (and ride in it...lol) soon.... Should bring her out on a cruise.. Thursday night or sat nite... :cool:

Daz

Mike i've got great news too, meaning QMD drags next wednesday for the mother****ingwin. I'd really like to see the beast, photoshoot saturday!!

Mike i've got great news too, meaning QMD drags next wednesday for the mother****ingwin. I'd really like to see the beast, photoshoot saturday!!

There's a good chance it'll come out for some photos on saturday..... but I'm not going to willowbank until I upgrade the engine mounts :rant:

Its bad enough trying to take off sedately..... I reckon I'd leave my engine on the start line at willowbank if I tried to launch it hard.

Congratulations mate that is some good HP gained from the additional turbo's, what was the before and after fiqure, about 100hp? very similer from the TR going from 95odd to 171
What sort of TPS temps are you getting mate and water ? with my TR with the stainless piping it was around 14degrees on a cold night and water was around 94

a 3inch exhuast will make a huge difference bud

I think a mid to 13second pass will be achievable in its current trim mate if your suspension is nice and you got some decent wheels, most RWD's with around 200rwkw pull high 12's or low 13's

Cheers mate.

Picked up 80 odd horsepower from NA to the 6psi tune (181HP before), so yeah can't really complain...... especailly when it does his best work between 2500rpm and 5000rpm.

Don't really know what the temps are exactly, but its probably running a fair bit hotter than it could be....... the intercooler is pretty much only getting air to a 1 inch wide strip at the moment. Fitment of the Bunbury Motorsports body kit and Cosworth Sierra vents will help alot in the temp department.

ever considered the number plates "BBWOLF"

seeing as your cars awesome now and stuff........

were all super enviouls of you :thumbsup: when completly finished i wouldnt be suprised if you got over 215kw from it....congrats!

Keeping on the name theme, how about Adventure? It certainly has been one and it ties in with the BB theme!

Nice ride BB. Would be nice to see it in person.

cheers,
.wook

Cheers mate.

Picked up 80 odd horsepower from NA to the 6psi tune (181HP before), so yeah can't really complain...... especailly when it does his best work between 2500rpm and 5000rpm.

Don't really know what the temps are exactly, but its probably running a fair bit hotter than it could be....... the intercooler is pretty much only getting air to a 1 inch wide strip at the moment. Fitment of the Bunbury Motorsports body kit and Cosworth Sierra vents will help alot in the temp department.


Mate I reckon when you get hungry for more HP which will be soon haha drop the compression and put in copperhead gasket and run around 9-12psi on a safe rich tune you will be smashing 330fwhp easy if your injection holds up only costing around $300
I think the Magna engines handle boost pretty well if tuned right im running 10psi on my TR and she has travelled 7,500km so far on a engine experiencing 150,000km +.

I was reading a article somewhere but for every degree the air is hotter you loose a decent amount of power installing a datalogger would be handy to give you a ruff idea on whats going on

I was reading a article somewhere but for every degree the air is hotter you loose a decent amount of power installing a datalogger would be handy to give you a ruff idea on whats going on

I'll definetly look into the data logger option. I remember reading on some honda forum ages ago about data logging software which was compatible with the output from the Greddy emanage.

Keeping on the name theme, how about Adventure? It certainly has been one and it ties in with the BB theme!

Nice ride BB. Would be nice to see it in person.

cheers,
.wook

While it definetly has been an adventure getting the car to this point, call me superstitious but I'm not to keen on the idea of naming the car after the ship my namesake was killed on.

Sorry to disappoint but the car will remain nameless.

Im going to need to see some videos of skids please. 3rd gear minimum.
i couldnt give 2 ****s about what sort of burnout it could pull, i just wanna see some acceleration action :D

Lovely work BB!
(The last time i saw you you had your stock TJ auto with just 17's :P)

i couldnt give 2 ****s about what sort of burnout it could pull, i just wanna see some acceleration action :D

Lovely work BB!
(The last time i saw you you had your stock TJ auto with just 17's :P)

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr......... They're 18's!!! the dish just makes them look smaller lol

And don't worry....... I won't be posting (or starring in) any "burnout" vids. But I'm definetly open to doing some in cabin video of 1/4 mile runs, or 0-100km highway runs with the assistance of someone with a digital video camera once I get H/Duty engine mounts installed.

:D :D Killa can't wait:D :D

Data logo is just your hand pc which attaches to your ECU isnt to difficult, a cheap way to strenghten your engine mounts is to get some of this strong fill puddy like material costs around 20bucks for 2 tubes and just apply it to the mounts where they look destroyed. I've done it and it worked well for a temp fix ( 2 months ) before getting custom new ones. Also man be aware for the CV's to **** themselves mine did after 2 weeks so replacing them with new ones did the job I think yours will hold up longer because they havent being exposed to so many KM's

vidsorban

vidsorban


Agreed

It'll happen, you're just going to have to bear with me.

I don't own a video camera, and I've just changed jobs which is going to keep me very busy and very tired in my spare time for the next few months at least.

When I take it to the dragstrip I promise I'll borrow a video camera of some description, I'm just not promising it will be anytime soon.

u can use mine and i'll even tape my digi cam set to vid mode to some insane part of the car (front bar or summin) and another one of my cams to near the speedo so we can do some seick editing work :D

It'll happen, you're just going to have to bear with me.

I don't own a video camera, and I've just changed jobs which is going to keep me very busy and very tired in my spare time for the next few months at least.

When I take it to the dragstrip I promise I'll borrow a video camera of some description, I'm just not promising it will be anytime soon.

is that you in the photo man, u look like jesus

is that you in the photo man, u look like jesus
haha yeh thats mike

It'll happen, you're just going to have to bear with me.

I don't own a video camera, and I've just changed jobs which is going to keep me very busy and very tired in my spare time for the next few months at least.

When I take it to the dragstrip I promise I'll borrow a video camera of some description, I'm just not promising it will be anytime soon.

if ur close ill film it if we both have time i live near movieworld.u?

Thanks for the offers guys.......

I'm in South/West Brisbane. I'll post a thread in the QLD section when I'm ready to head out to willowbank for some straightline fun, I'm sure at least a couple of people will be interested in comming out to witness it.

If who ever volunteers use of their video camera/s is willing to edit the footage and turn it into an .avi file for posting - even better because I don't have access to the stuff required to do that.

Thanks for the offers guys.......

I'm in South/West Brisbane. I'll post a thread in the QLD section when I'm ready to head out to willowbank for some straightline fun, I'm sure at least a couple of people will be interested in comming out to witness it.

If who ever volunteers use of their video camera/s is willing to edit the footage and turn it into an .avi file for posting - even better because I don't have access to the stuff required to do that.
I'll bring my camera woman, ahem, I mean my girlfriend. We have a sweet little Cannon digi cam which can take 30 mins (3 x 1GB sticks) of quality footage. I have all the gear on my other pc to chop and edit stuff, put a backing track, whatever to it all. I even have hosting. :D Give us plenty of advance notification Mike and I'll be there for sure.

Any new pics Mr Beard?

Yeh be good to see sum pics if the bbs kit is painted and fitted now

Any new pics Mr Beard?

Only the clear bonnet photochop pic, which I dedicated this thread to (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39241).


Yeh be good to see sum pics if the bbs kit is painted and fitted now

It'd be good to have the Bunbury Kit fitted.......... unfortunately it needs to wait until Septembers pay (mid month), and by then it'll be a few weeks before Bris. Auto Salon, so the guy I want to fit it probably won't be able to get to it until early October.

Don't worry - there will definetly be pics posted within 24 hours of getting the car back from the bodyshop.

No worries mate good to hear - aint money a biatch!

Only the clear bonnet photochop pic, which I dedicated this thread to (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39241).



It'd be good to have the Bunbury Kit fitted.......... unfortunately it needs to wait until Septembers pay (mid month), and by then it'll be a few weeks before Bris. Auto Salon, so the guy I want to fit it probably won't be able to get to it until early October.

Don't worry - there will definetly be pics posted within 24 hours of getting the car back from the bodyshop.
Hahaha, i bet you dont believe that yourself mate. You will be AT the body shop making pics while its going on. hehehehehe ;) If not, sufz will:bowrofl:

Just thought I'd share an experience I had with the car this morning that scared the cr*p out of me.........

Due to the wet weather we've been having I've been having a very hard time getting the car moving without either bogging it down with not enough revs when I let the clutch out, or getting axle tramp. Both of which make the engine shake it's tits off.

Well this morning it happened, pulled a silicon hose out of the back turbo. All fixed now, just can't wait to get my h/duty engine mounts

Just thought I'd share an experience I had with the car this morning that scared the cr*p out of me.........

Due to the wet weather we've been having I've been having a very hard time getting the car moving without either bogging it down with not enough revs when I let the clutch out, or getting axle tramp. Both of which make the engine shake it's tits off.

Well this morning it happened, pulled a silicon hose out of the back turbo. All fixed now, just can't wait to get my h/duty engine mounts


damn. looks like to much power aint good for the car BB. better return it to stock no lol


wat kind of engine mout you getting?

Just thought I'd share an experience I had with the car this morning that scared the cr*p out of me.........

Due to the wet weather we've been having I've been having a very hard time getting the car moving without either bogging it down with not enough revs when I let the clutch out, or getting axle tramp. Both of which make the engine shake it's tits off.

Well this morning it happened, pulled a silicon hose out of the back turbo. All fixed now, just can't wait to get my h/duty engine mounts
ouch man! FWD FTW! lol. I have trouble driving my fiance's manaul, so i couldn't imagine the trouble you'd have in the wet with it.

Just thought I'd share an experience I had with the car this morning that scared the cr*p out of me.........

Due to the wet weather we've been having I've been having a very hard time getting the car moving without either bogging it down with not enough revs when I let the clutch out, or getting axle tramp. Both of which make the engine shake it's tits off.

Well this morning it happened, pulled a silicon hose out of the back turbo. All fixed now, just can't wait to get my h/duty engine mounts

lol mike i feel for ya; in my car today i was struggling to get mine up to speed on the highway, in 2nd bit of throttle.... screams reving, back off get some traction bit more throttle ---> revs out again... and that was only 1/2 throttle, **** having 200kwatw actually i could live with it

Great outcome with you car BB. :thumbsup:

Glad it worked out after the initial problems with the new owners, etc.

Hanging out for a sound/video clip of the Beast. :drool: :D

wat kind of engine mout you getting?

Getting the firmest urathane mounts I can get off Megatrons supplier........... see the stickied thread in the Qld section for more info about these mounts.

Just got back from picking the car up, and apparently they tightened the clamps on all the silicone, apparently they shrink abit from the heat.

Getting the firmest urathane mounts I can get off Megatrons supplier........... see the stickied thread in the Qld section for more info about these mounts.

Just got back from picking the car up, and apparently they tightened the clamps on all the silicone, apparently they shrink abit from the heat.

You will feel everything then. You may get more noise off the turbos coming into the cabin though which could be cool.

You will feel everything then. You may get more noise off the turbos coming into the cabin though which could be cool.

Yeah I know, but with everything else already done to the car it's almost as far from a comfortable family car as you can get. So I might as well make it a bit more "grumpy" :cool: .

Actually - I've been in cars with solid metal engine mounts before, and I didn't think it was that bad..... and this won't even be close to that.

There is no disernable difference between the genuine Mitsubishi EM and the middle spec'd one megatron sells. I can't see the full race spec one being very harsh at all.

There is no disernable difference between the genuine Mitsubishi EM and the middle spec'd one megatron sells. I can't see the full race spec one being very harsh at all.

As long as it ties the engine down enough that I don't pull anymore silicone bends out. If it happens again after fitting the race spec engine mounts it'll be back to the workshop to modify the intercooler piping.

Wheres this car now?

Wheres this car now?

In my garage collecting dust :(

Good to see you back on the the forum Mike. Is early saturday morning still ok .

Mike.. We're going to need to catch up.. That dust needs to be cleaned off!

SuFz

Mike.. We're going to need to catch up.. That dust needs to be cleaned off!

SuFz

I hear ya. I remember watching this thread back in the day while I was still at TAFE. Needs updated pics!! :D

In my garage collecting dust :(

How close to working is it?

How close to working is it?

Its been working for about 5 yrs now.

Then why is it just being a dust catcher? =(

Its not broken if thats what your thinkin :-)

It's most likely sitting collecting dust as he can claim it to be the only forced induction magna not to have a major failure ;) *touch wood*

It's most likely sitting collecting dust as he can claim it to be the only forced induction magna not to have a major failure ;) *touch wood*

Apart from egos

Apart from egos

Well sure its reliable... now... :P iirc Mike drove out of the workshop and hasn't had to look back

So has this had any updates for a while? would love to see how its going.

Didn't he go back for cooler piping popping off..? Lol!

No major failures that we know of..

Mike.. Catch up time.. Nice Weather for a coffee..

SuFz

I'm going to see Mike tomorrow to catch up and take some pic's and have a chat.

I didn't even know this car was around? It's awesome.. I love the job you've done.. Super impressed ;)

I didn't even know this car was around? It's awesome.. I love the job you've done.. Super impressed ;)

Been around for years completed conversion was done in 2006.This is the car i have based my install on.

Umm, notifications of replies to this thread didn't work so good. Lol. Engine wise the car was reliable as a daily driver for about 2.5 years iirc, but in that time it lunched 2 difs which put a damper on the funds to continue working on it. Then a big career change saw me start an apprenticeship in 2009 which made it impossible to budget to do any mods. Was lucky enough to get a company car a year later and it was at that point that the car stopped being driven regularly and started collecting dust. Am only just now going thru the motions to get the car back in reliable working order and am planning on putting her up for sale shortly afterwards.

Hope that clears things up :p

Did we ever get pics of the finish product with the kit on and all..?

SuFz :ninja:

Did we ever get pics of the finish product with the kit on and all..?

SuFz :ninja:

You talking about the body kit Sufz? That got sold to old mate in mt isa ages ago and became part of that tough looking mat black "batmobile" magna. :(

Lol.. IIRC ... I gave you some stick for that.. My bad!

True.. So it's all stockish looking..?

SuFz

All good mate ;p

Yep, car looks extremely stock....have to look really hard to see any sign of what's going on under the bonnet.

y you selling dude? You don't use it any more at all?

Oh my god... BB is back.. long time no see dude. How ya been?

y you selling dude? You don't use it any more at all?

Yeah, don't use any more, moved on, got a new baby and the missus has stopped working, all of the above.

Oh my god... BB is back.. long time no see dude. How ya been?

Doing good thanks E. Can't believe how many of the old crew are still lurking around here ;)

if your going to sell it what would be your asking price?

if your going to sell it what would be your asking price?
For those asking.... I'm looking at a price which would put it in the same price range as a vgc, low km TJ VRX. Sorry for not being more specific but i'd rather not name my price until i'm ready to put it up for sale.