Stu @ M Developments

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So far during my time with Fast Ford magazine i have covered the following topics in some depth:

Turbocharger sizing.
How does a big turbo make more power than a small one with teh same psi?

Turbocharger compressor maps.
How to read and understand them properly.

Fuel pressure.
What goes wrong, how it works and what to keep an eye out for.

Boost controls.
How do they work and what different types are available?

Spark Advance.
What is it? Whats it for? why do we alter it and why is it potentially deadly?

Camshafts.
How they work and what difference they make to an engine.

Camshaft timing.
A guide to how it is done and how to understand the figures.

Engine management.
A very in depth three part series covering everything from the looms to the sensors and ecu itself and how each item actually works.

Cylinder heads.
The heart of an engine, but why? And how can it be improved?

Exhaust tuning.
Just a metal tube? Not at all... its crucial to your engines power!

Management mapping.
A very in depth 3 part series covering everything from the kit we use to the techniques we apply to the maps to improve them.

Anto Lag.
How it works and what its for. (Not quite a tech feature, more a product feature)

The top ten Cosworth problems and how to avoid them.
Fuel pump wiring, sensor errors, setup issues, its all in here...

Dynos. The truth.
How is engine power read? What types of dyno are there? How do they actually measure power? Its all here.

BHP and Torque. Whats the difference? (Not realeased yet.)
BHP sells cars. Torque wins races. True or not? Read on...


Some time ago i asked for suggestions as to what to write about that would interest you and i have now covered 90% of them, so i am again asking for your input as its pointless me writing about stuff that interests ME as it wont be ME tahts paying to read it...

Remember, i dont know everything, far from it, but i just may know enough about your topic to cover it in enough detail tha it interests people so lets hear your suggestions if you can spare me the time please.

Finally, i hope you are all enjoying the articles and maybe getting somthing out of them other than toilet paper.

PT

BHP and Torque. Whats the difference?

look forward to that one

MikeR

Something on compression ratios pro's and con's
building an engine what to look for
speccing an engine to suit your needs

And then release a book !!!

Mike

Stu @ M Developments

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Sorry fellas, just edited the main topic, sorry

MikeR

What about engine monitoring equipment i.e gauges collins monitors sec's monitors, and what you really need and what to look for when buying


mike

Chip

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Any plans to detail nitrous use Stu?

Ian M

how about an article on whippets, ferrets and lurchers.

Arfur

Chip, you've already done that, or have you forgotten already?

cossie604

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Any chance of collecting it all together and making it into a passionford locked subforum for quick reference??

Chip

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Ah yeah, was thinking that was for redline, but that was something else.


Well, anyway, Stu has the chance for more detail in his colum and could do it YB specific perhaps.

(trying to get out of this hole by digging but its not working, LOL)

Arfur

https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...698&highlight=

cossie604

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tbh ive never been on the fast ford mag site...looks interesting I'll have a proper look when im home..cheers Simon

3drstretch

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Wots 'Anto Lag'

Chip

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Anto = Annoying Net Typo Officer

Anto Lag = the time it takes for one of the annoying cunts to turn up and point out a typo.

GARETH T

pete mcrash

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the only one i've read was the "truth about dynos" although wrote a bit technical (cos i'm dim) i felt it very valid and when i asked at a R/R day i was at the operator said "u cant always/mostly dont match"............(5252rpm crossover)..............i knew then it was going to be a bad day................the only thing i could say is...not everone knows the technical aspects as well as an engineer,..(i admit this not like most who pretend to know) so abit more "commen jargen" would be nice......but as usuall u do know ur stuff......................

RWD_cossie_wil

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How about a YB build from the sump up?

Bungle

Is it possible for you to cover ford engines and how to get the most from them and what mods work best etc? just a thought i for one would be interested in that especially the zetec

xr4x4rs

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what about speccing your engines etc

compression like low comp vs high comp and benefits of both and which would be the best way to go for a certain spec car?

saph4be

that would be interesting also as mentioned pro and cons of comp ratio would be a good read, oh and do you know which is the best block a 205 or 200

Benni

I really cannot wait for this one, I look forward to is as it's something that has confused me since I heard about torque.

Benni.

Stu @ M Developments

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Thanks for your input evereyone, most of your suggestions are allready pencilled in for the next series, but keep them coming, you never know what your suggestions might lead too.



Should be out on the shelves this week i think pal, please let me have any feedback you think appropriate.

Steven_RW

Yo Stu - I no longer buy Fast Ford or any other car mags however i felt compelled to post up that I think you are doing a great job. Covering technical aspects like you have mentioned must be a real bonus for the car mag especially when compared to some of the more limited articles on "check how big ma wheels are bruv" etc - its a different league of effort and technical expertise being shared with car enthusiasts

Bonza work mate

RW

PeterD

What about top 10 cvh issue stu?

Still loads of us championing the old girl

TOMO

advantages and dis advantages on the mfi setup on escort rs turbo's
max boost with and without chip etc
tuning limits with and without 5th injector

Graceland

What about something along the lines of diesel tuning Stu - there are plenty of hot diesel Ford's out now (Mondeo ST-TDCI to name but one) and their owners will surely enjoy information on how to get the best from the new petrol

chink

what about closed loop? as ive heard of that and dont know what its about

R5FORD

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that would be good..or even better yet a detailed description of whats needed to get a good reliable 400bhp engine as thatas what iv got planned next

Mark_w

WD Pro

The truth / myth behind the 'Secret' cam, do they really exist ? I want one, or is that two …

pete mcrash

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........one day u will be wise enough my son and the path to the "secret cam" will be urs............

Chip

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A secret cam is any cam the tuner wont tell you the origins of.

So if XYZ Motorsport sell you a pair of BD16's but dont say what they are, then those are "secret cams"

The reason behind which of course is:
a) to charge you over the odds for something you could have got elsewhere
b) to make it sound like you are getting something you couldnt have got elsewhere
c) so people can grow their internet cock by an inch when they post their spec up

Chip

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Get the engine management one on back issue, im sure it was in there IIRC

pete mcrash

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i thought it was a standard cam................

Chip

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Yeah, a Diesel one would be awesome

Covering the normal remaps, but also how to go a step beyond that with bigger turbos and intercooler etc

Nash

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Turbocharger sizing.
How does a big turbo make more power than a small one with teh same psi?

Dont suppose you know what issue this was in do you Stu?

Good work on the articals, i really enjoy reading them and helps me understand things a little better

_DAN_

Nash

http://www.fastfordmag.co.uk/page/fa.../Tech%20Guides

Reckon one on YB Specing and buliding. As well as compression ratios.

JamesH

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A YB special... 200 blocks vs 205 blocks

Stu @ M Developments

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Bit busy today guys but promise i will reply to you all later, and ive taken some ideas on board, thanks.

Please keep them coming.

WD Pro

I know and was taking the rip My friends engine even has the ID ground off it

The really taboo subject of YB port sizes / shape and the effects on BHP / torque / power band would be really interesting but I don’t know if we can expect a working (i.e. money making non retired) tuner to give away their hard earned secrets Must be a tricky position for any technical writer.

Same goes for the YB build guide (although I would love to see it), if it doesnt tell you everything then it could be taken out of context.