TROYMAN

I am yet to look at a heat shield of some sort. That will be next on the list.


Froudey

I would actually say it is 'sitting' on the BBM. I am considering some sort of bracket to lift it a little, using the EL intake bolt holes.


The intake setup is only temporary until I get together with Da22le, and we design a 'Petrol Bypass' setup.

Oh, and the other bit I forgot, was the Crankcase Ventilation. I have just got back from Bunnings with a couple of barbs to work out a solution.


Cheers
BenJ

looks damn good ben, have you thought about just a mini air filter for the rockercover?

Not after being reminded



That solution sounds good but I believe it has to interface with the intake before the mixer due to the hazardous gases emitted

but a few boosted guys run a filter... just a thought tho

Actually, I believe it needs to be plumbed into the intake for emmissions purposes.

Not a bad idea though.

BenJ

Crankcase Ventilation is now plumbed into the intake

Find the EVLUTE character and swap diff's --- He needs the 3.23:1 more than you! Guess your 5 speed is the newer model with the taller fifth gear then, as mine has 3.23:1 like yours, and no way would I go to anything less in the diff department. Rev's are high enough at 110km/h for my liking.

Anyway, all this is my rather confused way of asking

"What's the story with the 1673?"

Going to turn that gas setup into a real fire breather?!

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benJ as much as i hate gas on a falcon, that setup actually looks pretty cool...... well done

Good to see the gas set up finally with the BBM. Are those Boxcar throttle body piping on front and back of the mixer? Good work, very neat and tidy as always.

Josh

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That's a bloody huge mixer.... I love it... got any spares ??? mine is in the rubber EL intake knuckle and it's tiny...

Well actually, my T5 is an EA T5 and has the shorter ratios. However, after a little bit of brain work, the following is enlightening.

RPM @ 100kph

3.23 diff - 2100
3.45 diff - 2250

RPM @ 110kph

3.23 diff - 2300
3.45 diff - 2450

RPM @ 130kph

3.23 diff - 2700
3.45 diff - 2900

A minor increase of between 150rpm and 200rpm.




The 1673 is one of the options. The other is an RPD R6, that I will be trialling soon.



Many thanks.



Yes, the pipes front and back of the mixer are from an EA, which don't have the reduced ends like the EB11 and ED do.



LOL, that is the IMPCO 225 mixer. And no, sorry no spares.

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I spent the day at SWCs place, and after swapping in a new waterpump on Mrs SWCs wagon, I asked SWC to assist me in rectifying my bent sump problem. You may recall that the crank has been hitting the sump when the engine is warming up. After the engine reached operating temp, the sump would expand and the crank would no longer make contact. However in the colder weather, this was becoming more of an issue. I conferred with SWC and at my suggestion he welded and large washer to the rear of the sump about 17cm in from the rear. I then attached a short length of chain and using a suitable lever (star post) was able to 'POP' the dent out of the sump. All good so far. YAY!!!!

I also have some more shiney stuff on the way. MMMMMMMM

Cheers
BenJ

Regarding rev's --- Yeahp, about 1/15th difference by my rough calculations. I'm used to it revving a little more now, and fuel economy isn't that bad with the lower geared fifth... Hmmm. Fair enough...

Thats pretty handy that you worked out the rev differences in ratios mate.
Seeing as though its only 150 to 200 revs difference between the 3.23 and 3.45 I reckon Ill through the 3.45 in the ute and see how it goes.
That amount of revs aint going to make a huge difference between the diffs for me , and if it is an issue well a 3.23 is also going to be a bit high to live with , might have to look at something like a 3.08.
Whilst I thank you I also curse you as you have made my brain click into gear and start thinking.............

Not a problem mate. Giving it a try is the only sure way for you to establish if it is what you want.

Cheers
BenJ

webpage here, to see revs in any gear, any speed, with any diff ratio

http://www.angelfire.com/fl/procrastination/rear.html