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30-01-2013, 12:36 PM
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Tbh with you... untill I've sorted a beam out and a diff... 400 is really pushing the car... It feels better when there all sorted then ill up the power... But I see so many with big numbers that is mulla through the bends now.. As I fully use every ounce of that 400bhp..
30-01-2013, 12:45 PM
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Totally agree ... Anyone else that says there fine at 400 on standard brakes arnt pushing them hard enough ...only drove mine back from mapping and there was on fire... Off to the bin they went and AP's ordered..
30-01-2013, 12:46 PM
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30-01-2013, 06:43 PM
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Unless you want 550+ then standards will do.
Matt Lewis sells wiseco's that have pockets in which is what I'll be using. And are standard comp. fit rods by all means but that's an extra Ł500 or so maybe.
My stage 3 spec will be long studded with wiseco's
Or the are CP pistons too.
Matt Lewis sells wiseco's that have pockets in which is what I'll be using. And are standard comp. fit rods by all means but that's an extra Ł500 or so maybe.
My stage 3 spec will be long studded with wiseco's
Or the are CP pistons too.
30-01-2013, 07:35 PM
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No I'm not after power .. Ill be stopping with a T34.48 as before or an equivelent ... I just want a stronger engine with scope to go bigger in future if I require.... I love the car as it is... I just want to make sure it's top top... It's done 91k on original engine now so time to rest it.
A lot of owners spend big bucks,go big power and few have said it spoils the drivability of the car and takes the fun factor away,not to many have admitted this though,well not openly anyway.
I know you love the way your car performs,stick with the spec Mat.
Thanks.Lee.
30-01-2013, 08:30 PM
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Unless you want 550+ then standards will do.
Matt Lewis sells wiseco's that have pockets in which is what I'll be using. And are standard comp. fit rods by all means but that's an extra Ł500 or so maybe.
My stage 3 spec will be long studded with wiseco's
Or the are CP pistons too.
Matt Lewis sells wiseco's that have pockets in which is what I'll be using. And are standard comp. fit rods by all means but that's an extra Ł500 or so maybe.
My stage 3 spec will be long studded with wiseco's
Or the are CP pistons too.
Think I will stick rods in aswell cos then its all there for future.... Lol
Mat,well said,it's nice to see somebody who is happy with the way the car performs,I think as I have said many times in the past your spec must be awesome and lag free,perfect road car set up in my opinion.
A lot of owners spend big bucks,go big power and few have said it spoils the drivability of the car and takes the fun factor away,not to many have admitted this though,well not openly anyway.
I know you love the way your car performs,stick with the spec Mat.
Thanks.Lee.
A lot of owners spend big bucks,go big power and few have said it spoils the drivability of the car and takes the fun factor away,not to many have admitted this though,well not openly anyway.
I know you love the way your car performs,stick with the spec Mat.
Thanks.Lee.
Yes totally agree Lee... It's fine as it is but I want it 100% solid so that's what ill do mate ... Yea most won't admit and can't use them big numbers IMO
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Thanks.Lee.
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30-01-2013, 11:05 PM
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Because I like the T34... It spools and gives me what I need.. My Maram shafted turbo as done 1400 hard miles and is fine @36psi... Unless I find a better equivalent then I'm stopping with the T34 as said above I love the car as it is now .. I just want it a lot stronger for piece if mind mate
30-01-2013, 11:21 PM
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Because I like the T34... It spools and gives me what I need.. My Maram shafted turbo as done 1400 hard miles and is fine @36psi... Unless I find a better equivalent then I'm stopping with the T34 as said above I love the car as it is now .. I just want it a lot stronger for piece if mind mate
Best option for your needs Mat,I think that's a sensible approach myself.
Thanks.Lee.
31-01-2013, 05:49 AM
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Matt if you're building a bombproof bottom end to drive hard it's prob worth considering oil spray jets to help with cooling the pistons whilst you're at it old chap.
31-01-2013, 06:29 AM
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Best thing to do is speak to someone regarding the best motor spec for that turbo unit if thats what will stay on, using a long studded 200 block, pocketed 4x4 pistons, WRC H/G and a spec'd head and a nice cam mix is going to be more than enough
31-01-2013, 07:27 AM
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Jay I know exactly what your saying mate .... But I've got to do it ....the engines the only thing that hangs over my head ... So I'm going to build a solid one and keep the power safe
31-01-2013, 07:27 AM
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Everyone on pf trying to convince Matt otherwise. IMO he's doing right thing. It's exactly what I'm doing with mine, bombproof (hopefully) stage 3+. It's the best they can be. Maybe lighten flywheel a little and make it a bit more revvy but loose torque. That's where I'm at at the moment. Don't want to compromise too much torque.
31-01-2013, 07:40 AM
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Everyone on pf trying to convince Matt otherwise. IMO he's doing right thing. It's exactly what I'm doing with mine, bombproof (hopefully) stage 3+. It's the best they can be. Maybe lighten flywheel a little and make it a bit more revvy but loose torque. That's where I'm at at the moment. Don't want to compromise too much torque.
31-01-2013, 10:58 AM
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CheeRS.Lee.