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 Post subject: Re: RAPTOR_XR8's fairmont build stage 2 sort of?
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:14 pm 
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are the head gaskets still iffy??
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 Post subject: Re: RAPTOR_XR8's fairmont build stage 2 sort of?
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:37 pm 
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Yeah i think its the drivers side one, still goes ok just have to accept how it runs till i can change them over myself.
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 Post subject: Re: RAPTOR_XR8's fairmont build stage 2 sort of?
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:10 pm 
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You're welcome, always happy to help others spend their money making their car go faster :lol:
Good to see that you're on the mend again too.
Have you done a compression test to see if there really is something wrong with the motor?

 

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 Post subject: Re: RAPTOR_XR8's fairmont build stage 2 sort of?
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 8:51 pm 
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Nah no comp test done yet, i should bring it around for you to look at soon.
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 Post subject: Re: RAPTOR_XR8's fairmont build stage 2 sort of?
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:57 pm 
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My dodgy press-on one got damaged somehow (moving I think), but if you can get hold of a screw-in one (far more accurate) I'd be happy to help do the tests.

 

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 Post subject: Re: RAPTOR_XR8's fairmont build stage 2 sort of?
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:20 pm 
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HA HA 20yr old fuel line split eat s**t and die.......

Not happy, after filling it up all of a sudden i have a massive leak in the fuel line and am getting ready to replace it as i type.

Edit... so so so so coooold outside.
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 Post subject: Re: Fairmont V8 turbo build
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:59 pm 
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Your car needs fresh rubber for the fuel lines and an E85 tune!

http://www.caltex.com.au/HelpCentre/Sit ... ation.aspx
There are two near you with E-Flex (Moorebank and Casula) and plenty more in the Sydney region. Plus your J3 can store two tunes, so just have one for 98RON with lower boost, less timing and no correction factor for the AFR (which E85 will need) in case you can't get E85 before running out.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Fairmont V8 turbo build
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 7:14 pm 
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I dont know why but i still feel apprehencive towards e85 rooting what life my motor has left.

Just for laughs i ran 6psi for the trip to mum and dad's, never ever ever again will i do that... i suppose it has good torque for the street but at that boost it doesnt really feel transformed.
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 Post subject: Re: Fairmont V8 turbo build
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:38 pm 
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RAPTOR_XR8 wrote:
I dont know why but i still feel apprehencive towards e85 rooting what life my motor has left.

http://www.e85mustangs.com/tuning.html
"The ethanol is slower to ignite, and more timing can be added at max power without the worries of detonation."
Translation: You're less likely to damage the motor with a decent E85 tune!

And read up on the rest too.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Fairmont V8 turbo build
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:45 am 
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But if you've already got a questionable head gasket, the increase in power could make it go pop, without detonation.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Fairmont V8 turbo build
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:43 pm 
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Scaffy wrote:
But if you've already got a questionable head gasket, the increase in power could make it go pop, without detonation.


Yes, but that will be caused by the boost pressure, not the fuel. Fixing any loss of compression is a separate issue (which does need to be tested and addressed ASAP regardless of fuel type).

 

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 Post subject: Re: Fairmont V8 turbo build
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:48 pm 
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RAPTOR_XR8 wrote:
Just for laughs i ran 6psi for the trip to mum and dad's, never ever ever again will i do that... i suppose it has good torque for the street but at that boost it doesnt really feel transformed.

I'll hand you the keys to the current tow car (stock EB2 XR8 auto) and let's see if you still say that :lol:

 

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 Post subject: Re: Fairmont V8 turbo build
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:14 pm 
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Little update... car is currently getting its starter rebuilt as it left me stranded out at blacktown ffs.

Anyway cost all of $20 to get rebuilt then once im over this bug ill get right into tuning for high boost.

Ah the eb v8 tow car i suppose the 6psi makes it boogy a little bit but it leaves you hungry for more...
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 Post subject: Re: Fairmont V8 turbo build
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:27 pm 
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Possibly looking at GT40p head instal REAL soon, will keep yall posted....
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 Post subject: Re: Fairmont V8 turbo build
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:41 pm 
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