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Old May 23, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Who's done it, and what were the results like?

How much did it get strangled at the top end by the head?

UT38 im on about by the way, the one that is basically just a slightly enlarged escos T34
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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can't think of too many people on here with the UT version, just myself and Pete Mcrash spring to mind..

are you planning to fit one then?
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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Yeah ive ended up with a spare one, so thought I might have a go at chucking it on the 3door and giving it a quick remap.

It needs stem seals though, so head needs to come off soon anyway, so was wondering wether or not to port it while its off.

Im not looking for massive power, 380-400bhp would do me fine, so my opinion is that I will NOT need headwork for this, but wanted to hear from others too.

I'll also need something a bit more manly than dark greens of course
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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I thought the T34 size T38 was ok to use on a standard head, it was the larger TT T38 that would struggle with head work!
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
I thought the T34 size T38 was ok to use on a standard head, it was the larger TT T38 that would struggle without head work!
Thats my opinion too, so just looking for feedback from people who have done it
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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I have that set up Chip Live mapped by MSD and its fine. Stu was expecting a bit of surge but never got any. Bit more laggy than my old T34 0.48 but not as much as a T4. Pulls well all the way to the limiter no probs
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by B9KOS
I have that set up Chip Live mapped by MSD and its fine. Stu was expecting a bit of surge but never got any. Bit more laggy than my old T34 0.48 but not as much as a T4. Pulls well all the way to the limiter no probs
Ah yes, forgot about your car mate!

Surge was one of the worries i had, so thats good to hear.

What boost do you make and where?
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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PS

I see you sorted your sig out, so did i
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Originally Posted by B9KOS
I have that set up Chip Live mapped by MSD and its fine. Stu was expecting a bit of surge but never got any. Bit more laggy than my old T34 0.48 but not as much as a T4. Pulls well all the way to the limiter no probs
Ah yes, forgot about your car mate!

Surge was one of the worries i had, so thats good to hear.

What boost do you make and where?
32 psi under the bonnet
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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I have the rolling road graph at home, i'll look later and let you know

You can have a drive of it as long as you don't go cruising past the local high school in it
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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I have got a UT T38 going on a ported head

Its not going to be running for a while though
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Originally Posted by B9KOS
Bit more laggy than my old T34 0.48 but not as much as a T4. Pulls well all the way to the limiter no probs
Didn't seem that laggy Rich.....
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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chip, i got a nice T35 with Mar-M 247 shaft you can buy off me, then you can get stu's ALS and LC software too

ok you might need L8 for that, but hey ho

PS this is not a for sale ad, i didnt say i want Ł800 for it
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by B9KOS
I have the rolling road graph at home, i'll look later and let you know
Excellent!


Originally Posted by B9KOS
You can have a drive of it as long as you don't go cruising past the local high school in it
Thanks for the offer mate, i'll have a look on ebay for a ballaclava and pop down soon
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Old May 23, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan@FastFord
chip, i got a nice T35 with Mar-M 247 shaft you can buy off me, then you can get Stu's ALS and LC software too

ok you might need L8 for that, but hey ho

PS this is not a for sale ad, i didnt say i want Ł800 for it

Ive already got the T38 Dan.

so I wont be needing your

t34 Mar-m 247 shaft for sale that people can PM you about.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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ok
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Old May 23, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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i have standard head,cams etc............fookin' luv this turbo.......
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Old May 23, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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Sounds good pete

Cheers for the PM too mate
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Old May 23, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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I have a TT T38 which i have still not fitted

My head has had a mild porting as well but still on standard cams.

I have not fitted it due to being told it might surge,i know it would need remapping.

Steve.
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