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Forum: performance & modifications 11-20-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,658
Posted By thelostartof
https://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=20...

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Forum: performance & modifications 11-20-2020, 12:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,658
Posted By thelostartof
my 200r4 has been a rock star in my 11 sec 744. ...

my 200r4 has been a rock star in my 11 sec 744. Gear ratios are also damn near the same as the AW71. The biggest issue I have with it is the annoying kickdown cable. Because of that I would prob...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-09-2020, 11:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,372
Posted By thelostartof
Remove the float arm but sometime tie it on so...

Remove the float arm but sometime tie it on so you can clip it back on once the pump is most of the way in.

And good luck, having recently done a pump on a 240 I can't imagine the pain and time...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-08-2020, 10:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,017
Posted By thelostartof
Exhaust was clogged. When you first start it...

Exhaust was clogged. When you first start it the engine will fire and die as there is to much pressure build up. Once it first fires or you crank it a lot the pressure builds up and keeps it from...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-08-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,017
Posted By thelostartof
Ok figured it out, it runs fine now <iframe...

Ok figured it out, it runs fine now

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3INATaoL6SE" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write;...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-03-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,931
Posted By thelostartof
http://thelostartof.net/msd6ainstall.JPG

http://thelostartof.net/msd6ainstall.JPG
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-26-2020, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,360
Posted By thelostartof
Moonroof Leaks ?

So right here my moon roof leak on my 1991 744. It might of leaked when I first swapped it in or within the first few years of being installed. Being that I do not have a headliner on this car...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-24-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,080
Posted By thelostartof
I cannot find Orion Machine, I find Orion Motor...

I cannot find Orion Machine, I find Orion Motor Tech but they do not have 5x4.25 spacers.
Forum: performance & modifications 10-21-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,080
Posted By thelostartof
While those are great I do not really want to put...

While those are great I do not really want to put the time and effort into swapping all of the studs and use those nice spacers. Which reminds me I need to install the few sets of longer studs I...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-20-2020, 07:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,080
Posted By thelostartof
Source for wheel spacers?

What is everyones favorite current source for wheel spacers for fwd wheels?

I know about motorsport tech and I would get a set from there if I was getting another set to keep on a car, same could...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-14-2020, 11:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,017
Posted By thelostartof
That is great to know, I will not only check...

That is great to know, I will not only check readings but also part numbers and ask the owner if they replaced that part while it was out.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-13-2020, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By thelostartof
Looks like they are m16x2.0 Now to find a...

Looks like they are m16x2.0

Now to find a reasonable source for them.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-13-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By thelostartof
Are all late model Volvo tow eye/bolt the same?

I have a c30 here and s40 here that are both in need of a replacement tow eye.

Checking to see if anyone knows the thread pitch of them and if all of the late model are the same?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-13-2020, 07:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,017
Posted By thelostartof
So a little more work done, I found a small set...

So a little more work done, I found a small set of 3 holes in the intake hose and a missing air filter. So air filter added and then the intake hose was taped up and no more leaks.

At the same...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-13-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,017
Posted By thelostartof
Cap and rotor were checked and look and feel...

Cap and rotor were checked and look and feel good. The tab is not sheered. I will get the timing light on the Coil, but like I said for sure spark out of the coil (tested with a spark plug...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-13-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,017
Posted By thelostartof
Ok videos are being uploaded now. RPM sensor...

Ok videos are being uploaded now.

RPM sensor swapped into the 1994 945T i just put an engine in and that car started up fine and ran for the next 15min without any issues. Turned on the a/c and...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-13-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,017
Posted By thelostartof
Two things on my list to check and test, and help...

Two things on my list to check and test, and help validate my next steps. I do need to find that noide light test set i have around here someplace.

Thank you

And it is a 240 so it takes me...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-13-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,017
Posted By thelostartof
1993 240 Cranks, almost starts and then dies

Ok so helping a friend with this one.

I am open to idea's.

1993 240, The car had a HG done about 5-10 miles ago, it ran fine and when they went to restart this issue came up and it has not run...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-07-2020, 11:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,494
Posted By thelostartof
Way lighter and easier to use, with the m90 fork...

Way lighter and easier to use, with the m90 fork and spacer it killed my leg after an hour of driving. With the Tilton it is much more bearable.

Also I think I just realized why the OP cut the...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-06-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,077
Posted By thelostartof
Seems like we are missing something, Many of us...

Seems like we are missing something, Many of us have run a 13c with a 3" downpipe/exhaust with a cam upgrade and had zero issues holding 8psi of boost to redline.

Are you using the stock 13c WG...
Forum: performance & modifications 10-04-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,494
Posted By thelostartof
Nice post, I am running a t5 with the tilton...

Nice post, I am running a t5 with the tilton setup with the threaded piston.

Myself I did not have to modify anything. I bolted it up and installed and done. Took all of the measurements...
Forum: performance & modifications 08-15-2020, 02:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,962
Posted By thelostartof
Sounds like it is running full rich, check for...

Sounds like it is running full rich, check for vac and pressure leaks.

Also what is the rest of your setup? Injectors? amm?

Ideally you want to know what the afr's are. With a fresh reset...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-06-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,203
Posted By thelostartof
Good info, thank you. I updated the post and...

Good info, thank you. I updated the post and asked a mod to update the thread title.

Are those block off plates still available from Volvo? I guess I would be surprised if they are, if so that is...
Forum: performance & modifications 07-06-2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1,013
Views: 506,123
Posted By thelostartof
Chips work for the quick and easy, but for sure...

Chips work for the quick and easy, but for sure MS awesome if you have the time to wire it up and tune it, best option for those looking for 300+ (doubling the the factory HP).
Forum: performance & modifications 07-06-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1,013
Views: 506,123
Posted By thelostartof
I know this guy, try sending a PM again as I am...

I know this guy, try sending a PM again as I am not seeing anything for the last month from you.

I also just have a lot going on personally so I am typically a week or two behind on my first...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-05-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,203
Posted By thelostartof
Converting an Pulsair head to useable

Here are a few quick pictures of what took myself entierly to long to get around to doing. As usable 530's are getting harder to find around here the later model PulseAir heads have become a common...
Forum: performance & modifications 06-08-2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,499
Posted By thelostartof
@20psi of hy35cw air flow it added around 30+whp....

@20psi of hy35cw air flow it added around 30+whp. My trap speed went from 104mph to 107+ with no other changes, same turbo WG and boost pressure.
Forum: performance & modifications 06-05-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,499
Posted By thelostartof
Nope, life got in the way and I could never get...

Nope, life got in the way and I could never get it to the Dyno after that pass, since then I switched from LH to MS, added 2psi more and added a big valve head so I hoping when I get back to see over...
Forum: performance & modifications 06-04-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,499
Posted By thelostartof
No traction? I did 12.01@115mph @25psi @3200lb...

No traction? I did 12.01@115mph @25psi @3200lb race weight with me in it.
Forum: performance & modifications 06-03-2020, 09:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,499
Posted By thelostartof
I used 65lb injectors and dyno'd 301whp. That...

I used 65lb injectors and dyno'd 301whp. That was on LH on a soso tune a long time ago. Turbo was an hy35cw using the stock internal WG drilled to 25mm with a larger puck welded on. This was...
Forum: performance & modifications 05-31-2020, 10:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,510
Posted By thelostartof
Yes that is it

Yes that is it
Forum: performance & modifications 05-31-2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,510
Posted By thelostartof
For a LH 2.2 car like you have there is a boost...

For a LH 2.2 car like you have there is a boost cut off switch under the dash IIRC. Check under the cluster for vac hose routing and you should find it. From there you can either just bypass it...
Forum: performance & modifications 05-26-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,304
Posted By thelostartof
If you just put in the 016 without resetting the...

If you just put in the 016 without resetting the ECU you are messing with the scaling learning of the ECU and I would expect it to run crazy rich.

Also it goes crazy rich as those injectors are...
Forum: performance & modifications 05-26-2020, 12:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,304
Posted By thelostartof
If it is one of my chips let me know and I can...

If it is one of my chips let me know and I can swap it out for a 012 chip that has more enrichment down low especially for the 19T. (even if it isn't PM me and we can talk)

So those are the...
Forum: performance & modifications 04-25-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 878
Posted By thelostartof
Ask the person that made the chip to richen the...

Ask the person that made the chip to richen the mixture sooner?

Are you running the stock AMM or 3" with those injectors? Also pump gas or ethanol?
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-03-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,406
Posted By thelostartof
Are you sure it isn't the center support bearing...

Are you sure it isn't the center support bearing moving and making noise in the trans tunnel?

I have a similar issue on my 945 that has solid (heim) torque rods and I have suspected this was my...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-27-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,010
Posted By thelostartof
Good thing to note, but I am running my wastegate...

Good thing to note, but I am running my wastegate as an external vent.

I have my gr3582r turbine housing on hand and I am seeing about having the parts swapped around at my local turbo builder...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-18-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,010
Posted By thelostartof
I am using all new -8 plumbing from the tank to...

I am using all new -8 plumbing from the tank to the inline 350il to the stock filter (necks down to -6 coming out of the stock filter, this is not a restriction as a friend is pushing 642whp on a...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-18-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,010
Posted By thelostartof
Where did you come to this figure? I found other...

Where did you come to this figure? I found other data that says it is closer to .54
Forum: performance & modifications 02-17-2020, 11:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,010
Posted By thelostartof
My afr's are still in the high 11's at that RPM,...

My afr's are still in the high 11's at that RPM, even if the pump wasn't able to supply enough fuel shouldn't I see the afr lean out?



DSM CAS with the Yoshifab High res disc. the 3rd gear...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-17-2020, 12:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,010
Posted By thelostartof
On my old setup I was right around the 400whp...

On my old setup I was right around the 400whp area and had zero issues. It was after I added the big valve head that these issues showed up. So while 400whp is one thing but the extra flow from...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-16-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,010
Posted By thelostartof
While timing might be an issue, this is the same...

While timing might be an issue, this is the same map I was running on the older motor without any issues. I was actually running more timing on the old setup and I would rev to 7000rpm just fine. ...
Forum: projects & restorations 02-16-2020, 10:36 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 24,251
Posted By thelostartof
latest set of updates, I have removed the conical...

latest set of updates, I have removed the conical turbine housing off the 19t and swapped on a flat flange housing with a 3" vband welded on it

http://thelostartof.net/rps20200215_220251_443.jpg
...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-14-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,010
Posted By thelostartof
When I turned the boost down to 10psi i get what...

When I turned the boost down to 10psi i get what almost feels like a really soft rev limiter at 6500rpm, see below. FYI these are not set to the same scale of time, this is just to show how it sits...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-14-2020, 04:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,010
Posted By thelostartof
Unable to rev past 6000rpm in 3rd, valve float or turbine restriction?

Ok so after talking to my machine shop who put my head together I am trying to figure out why my b230 seems to have issues going over 6000pm.

My setup is b230f w/ upgraded rods
2mm larger intake...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-19-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 963
Posted By thelostartof
https://www.deatschwerks.com/fuel-calculators/flow...

https://www.deatschwerks.com/fuel-calculators/flow-vs-pressure-calculator

400bhp (at the engine) is doable on the stock rods, I was around that power for the last 6+ years on stock rods without...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-13-2020, 10:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,783
Posted By thelostartof
That is an external Wastegate, the Blow off valve...

That is an external Wastegate, the Blow off valve goes on the intake side (typically replaces the stock CBV)
Forum: performance & modifications 01-10-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,084
Posted By thelostartof
I have seen many a turbo that leak, the backing...

I have seen many a turbo that leak, the backing plate seal on garrets and mitsu's are known to leak and cause issues.

Either way a pressure test with some soapy water can find all kinds of...
Forum: showroom 01-10-2020, 06:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,766
Posted By thelostartof
Why not just have them redrilled so they bolt up...

Why not just have them redrilled so they bolt up and do not require spacers?
Forum: performance & modifications 01-05-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By thelostartof
If the 940 is a turbo model then it has LH 2.4...

If the 940 is a turbo model then it has LH 2.4 and EZK. If it is n/a then you will need to determine if it is a Federal spec car or Cali spec (LH 2.4/EZK or Rex/Regina).

Why are you wanting to...
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