the pipe that connects to the intake plenium is that a integrale one
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the pipe that connects to the intake plenium is that a integrale one
no, it's the q4 standard pipeQuote:
the pipe that connects to the intake plenium is that a integrale one
sorry i ment the red coloured elbow section
standard 90 degree 76 -> 63 mm reducer elbow from viper performanceQuote:
Originally Posted by sub555
So, How is it running ? Any dyno sheets ?
impatient to know..
Actually it's not runnig :cry: - head gasket failure on 1.4 boost. Everything else was perfect - afr, egt, conservative advance.Quote:
Originally Posted by K.Kotkas
I've made a single compromise with the headgasket (a local bulgarian "performance" shop made it), and this compromise costed me a lot of money, time and headaches.
I already have the cometic gasket, a new tubular exhaust collector, lancia intake and a set of 650cc siemens injectors.
Will post the hole story soon, now I'm concentrating on getting it up again between the other projects that me and my friend are working on.
What's the deal with the "quote" thing on this forum, I've seen other users having the same problem ?
Not sure about the quotes, i will have a look in to it with Steve and look for the prob :)
Darn, thats bad to hear. Ok, waiting for your full report then..
My project is lagging behind. It seems, that Estonia is a total hell hole, and 3 week delivery of parts should be considered next day here.. Sic.
I've noticed this problem before, but it seems to be getting worse recently. I don't particulaly want to upgrade the forum version as its not that far out of date.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlfaJack
I've made a couple of changes, so we will have to see if it works.
I've disabled HTML in the forum for the time being, so at least for the while please use BBcode instead. Details can be found Here
Steve
Nice one, now your sig looks right too :)
Some of the things I have done, while waiting for piston rings from Woessner (this is the place I have to say that I am totally disappointed by them, it's been almost 2 months of mails and waiting)
As I am using a Cosworth turbine, it had the flange for a restrictor , so I did a smooth transition in place of it:
http://lh6.google.com/image/jivco.sh...0/DSC00059.JPG
4 egt probes to monitor individual runner temperatures.
http://lh3.google.com/image/jivco.sh...0/DSC00087.JPG
4 new 650cc siemens injectors
http://lh4.google.com/image/jivco.sh...0/DSC00079.JPG
A tubular exhaust manifold, borrowed form a friend. I don't actually like it very much, so I guess I'll have to make my self another one. The runners are different length, it is re-welded on several places etc.
http://lh5.google.com/image/jivco.sh...0/DSC00063.JPG
A Lancia integrale intake. There are some space isssues, as it is very very close to the engine hood. However everithing becomes much cleaner and accessible, so I guess it is worth it.
http://lh3.google.com/image/jivco.sh...0/DSC00062.JPG
Cometic headgasket, thicker than stock. The other two gaskets are for a BMW 1.8is and an Mitsubishi eclipse turbo
http://lh3.google.com/image/jivco.sh...0/DSC00012.JPG
Looking good! Hope the piston rings turn up soon :cool:
Well they are here finally.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlfaJack
Some other stuff I'm dealing with these days:
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http://lh6.google.com/image/jivco.sh...00/header2.jpg
http://lh3.google.com/image/jivco.sh...00/header3.jpg
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What material are you planning to do it? stainless?Quote:
Originally Posted by j1v
yes, 304 stainless, 42.2x2mm (ID 38.2)
hmm, design in SolidWorks ?
If you are going to be measuring individual runner temps, I'm assuming the probes are going before the turbo. Aren't you worried about them breaking down and damaging the turbo?Quote:
Originally Posted by j1v
Nice idea though. I am thinking about using the spare threaded hole on the turbo elbow for an EGT probe.
Yes, it is not an impossible scenario, but i still did not have issues with broken probes. However, I'll use the individual probes just as a tuning tool, on various cars, and for daily monitoring I'll be using the single probe of the zt-2 after the turbine wheel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Webb
that's rightQuote:
Originally Posted by K.Kotkas
I got me thinking here... You dont mention, what ecu you are using. Megsquirt, Vems, Hestec ?
No, I'm still using the stock ECU with a custom chip. Now I'm planning a dual chip upgrade with two settings - street (low boost, conservative advance, regular fuel) and race (high boost, high octane fuel, advance tunned for best power, etc.)Quote:
Originally Posted by K.Kotkas
I have done several cars with a Megasquirt (including my track car, a Chrysler neon), but I still prefer the stock ECU for the Q4, because I want it as a daily driver.
Question about ZT-2, have you conected pressure input directly to MAP signal?Quote:
Originally Posted by j1v
Zeitonix recomends to use a 3.5 bar sensor (that they sell and I didnīt buy). But Iīm planning on using the OEM MAP (I think itīs a 2.5 bar sensor).
The extra input Iīll use it for knock.
Well, actually I'm planing to run the stock ECU with the zeitronix 3.5 MAP sensor, because I have it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Juan AR155Q4
OK, So I think Iīd have to make some electronic trick so I can use the OEM MAP.Quote:
Originally Posted by j1v
Thanks anyway!!