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by Phinx
Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: New Turbo
Replies: 162
Views: 20131

The engine was already full house with cams and internals, plenum and 700 roller. By changing the exhaust manifold and ceramic coating the pistons only(of which is more longevity, not hp related), the engine went from making 410.5 on 28 psi, to 441.4rwhp on 23.5 psi. A gain of 31rwhp at 5psi less b...
by Phinx
Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:44 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Low rev rattle
Replies: 32
Views: 6801

Could be a Broken piston Ring or ring landing
by Phinx
Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Favor to ask - Fuel Temp
Replies: 21
Views: 4267

Phinx sorry to go off topic but when you fitted the intake manifold did you connect the water hose to it, I am supposing you didnt. Did you feel any hastels with cold starts etc?? I always thought that was doff putting hot water through the manifold, which heat the air the intercooler just cooled. ...
by Phinx
Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:55 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Favor to ask - Fuel Temp
Replies: 21
Views: 4267

cooling the fuel works better in a combustion engine
Bingo

We have a winner :wink:

But you will need at least 10C difference from Ambient
by Phinx
Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Favor to ask - Fuel Temp
Replies: 21
Views: 4267

Why what plan were you thinking of?? Heating the fuel before the injectors to aid in the atomisation??
Its not a Jet engine. 8)
by Phinx
Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:45 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Favor to ask - Fuel Temp
Replies: 21
Views: 4267

Hmmm.....

We then its not really worth it.

Thanks Guys
by Phinx
Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:19 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Favor to ask - Fuel Temp
Replies: 21
Views: 4267

Thanks Gary...

I need one more person to check... Please if possible
by Phinx
Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:34 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: TUrbo
Replies: 14
Views: 2823

Ok then is a T25g off a : S13 Black top - Came from 180sx's post 94 (Garrett T25G turbo) S13 Red top - Came from S13 Silvia and 180sx pre 94 (Garrett T25G turbo) Sounds like the rear seal is leaking does it start to smoke in traffic? Does it do it at long idle? Also what oil are you using and how do...
by Phinx
Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:24 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Favor to ask - Fuel Temp
Replies: 21
Views: 4267

Favor to ask - Fuel Temp

Hi Guys .... My car is currently down again for some Ummm.... testing :lol: :lol: seriously But I have a favor to ask to the guys that use there cars as daily drives when you get to work tomorrow morning can you please feel the temperature of your fuel filter and if possible can you lean under your ...
by Phinx
Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: TUrbo
Replies: 14
Views: 2823

Is it a T28 off a SR or a T25 with a .64 housing?

Whats wrong with it?
Not holding boost?
Smoke?
by Phinx
Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:58 pm
Forum: Articles
Topic: Brake renew
Replies: 1
Views: 3389

Brake renew

Everyone seems to need a brake upgrade on the SX's , But before we stroll down to the Scrap yard for the 300zx Calipers can I ask the question when last did you change you brake fluid? Brake fluid needs to be changes yearly because it absorbs moister and breaks down after time with heat Items you wi...
by Phinx
Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 94
Views: 14247

Nope not when the under bonnet temp is 35 C +.

It helps, the same way “Disprin” helps for a bullet wound
by Phinx
Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:13 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 94
Views: 14247

nope, But it can stop some radiant heat
by Phinx
Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 94
Views: 14247

10 Kw :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry did I post that... ? Look you will be lucky to get 5 Kw with no boost or timing increase And And I also agree with Gary regarding breathing through a straw... unless the pipe is tapered, which will waste a lot of space... Will get hot quick...
by Phinx
Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 94
Views: 14247

10 Kw :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sorry did I post that ...