Sam's Turbo Setup progress **FINISHED INSTALL** pics

bigpitty1 · Post by **bigpitty1** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:15 pm

This talk about this cruise makes me wish I didn't live 10hrs away from birsbane, sounds like its going to be awesome, especially when your car is going to be there and this FTO with a 6a13

But anyways when your car is done take heaps of pics so I can see it, also take a pic of the turbo manifold, that would be sweet.

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 12:53 am

Alright, got it back... more probs.. For some reason it wont make power. the tuner thinks the wastegate is leaking boost,
It has awesome power till like 4-5,000rpm and then it just dies off...
Currently investigating....

barfy · Post by **barfy** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:14 pm

Any updates ?

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:46 pm

Okay.. Two things currently:

1) http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ic&t=10653
explains that my car wont start...

2) Not making much top end power...

Its hard to guage the difference in power because i have diven it slow as for past month and a sh*tty van for 2 months before that.
but i think the low down power is awesome just sort of dies off up top.
Might have something to do with the 3,500rpm mivec point.
But power is sitting at 107kw atw right now.
However has like 88kw at only 3,500rpm...

So they only thing left to do is to get that power up top...
If the current starting problem is cheap fix, my clutch will go in and the car will get some loving from my tuner to see whats happenin.

If the prob is major, (i.e. Seized engine) im contemplating getting a complete rebuild inc. forgies, LSD, suspension, paint job, and more boost... but that will involve some finance..

So hopefully something cheap and easy for now..
just wish i had a second car to get around in.

will keep you guys posted...

Driving this thing as is is pretty quick... cant wait to see if we can get that 107kw up to something like 160... muhaha

RedlineGX · Post by **RedlineGX** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:51 pm

What's the A/Rs on your turbo? Could possibly be that the turbo spools really great but cant push out enough air for the high rpm demands.

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:58 pm

wats a/r ?? The FTO the turbo kit came off was pushing 180kw at 7spi...

Its A Garett GT28 if that helps?

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:44 pm

Okay... Prob one is fixed... Hopefully it doesnt resurface..

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:44 am

Major Progress guys!
1) Prob sorted. Replaced Batt Terminals and she's now sweet.

2) Found a split in the silicon hose joiner on the intercooler.
Thats where my boost is going!
Getting fixed and tuned hopefully next week..!

YAY!!!!

nosman · Post by **nosman** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:33 pm

AGAIN!

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:21 pm

Lol... yeah again... Cant fix the boost leak without it... engine will die if it suddenly gets 6 psi up its arse!

Starter Motor getting fixed today /monday

Taking in on Wed morning for a Tune.. Hopefully back wed arvo / Thursday..

And Lukas... u better be nice....
Cause next weekend im looking at comeing down that way... muhahaha

Still havent done my exhaust though... so a big restriction there...

Waiting for a few more pay checks before i can get it done...

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 7:18 am

shoud be able to fix the hose on the fly...suprised they couldn't do it then an there.

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:01 am

Because it was tuned with the leak there...
So by fixing it, it will be all of a sudden getting boost...
So needs a tune to be able to handle the boost...

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:23 pm

Samson wrote:Because it was tuned with the leak there...
So by fixing it, it will be all of a sudden getting boost...
So needs a tune to be able to handle the boost...

Should have been picked up straight away and fixed just as quickly.

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 8:57 pm

Well it was my fault for rushing him at 9pm...
He said he wanted it back for another look / tune... i just needed the car for the weekend...

So yeah...

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:21 am

Righto... Well got a call yesterday saying they were just doing a few last runs on the dyno, and i could pick it up in an hour...
30 mins later they called.... the fuel pump is dying.
And my FPR is leaking... and i cant find the receipt for it! arghh

Anyway, they're putting in a bosch 044 pump and bypassing the FPR till i buy a new one.

So looks like i ended up getting a new pump after all.

but they're still only getting 185hp atw.. hrmmm

Thats a long shot from where i want it (220hp)... Maybe the new 3inch exhaust will make a difference?

To CAT or not to CAT... that be the question.

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:59 pm

Righto... Just got off the phone to the Tuner... It appears as if the FPR was hooked up incorrectly.. Which also in turn, made it hard for me to start... Damaging the starter motor.. The upper diaphram is dead.. They asked who hooked it up... i said my mechanic...

Should i get him to pay for new FPR? It was around $260.
What about my starter motor? The tuner said the car wouldve been hard to start (which it was) and that was what burnt out my starter motor..
Could this have also put a lot of strain on the fuel pump causeing it to start to die?

This friggen mechanic... not only has it cost me triple what his quote was, but he f**ked up everything...

I have no problem paying triple what the original quote was. But i wouldve expected a much higher standard of work...

Opinions please?

nosman · Post by **nosman** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:04 pm

kick him in the fckin head.

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:15 pm

ROFL! Nice "Constructive Critisism

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:58 pm

Now why does my power level off at 3,500rpm???

barfy · Post by **barfy** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:05 pm

Could be to do with the mivec ??

FTO AUSTRALIA

Sam's Turbo Setup progress FINISHED INSTALL pics