Boosted on a budget - Page 6

MrBrown · 03-24-2015, 07:54 PM

Hey now. Thats not all I drink. I like to look at it like this: Someone worked hard to make it (no matter how horrible it is) so I am very appreciative for it. Kind of like my car.

By the way, your pan hard bar is going to be fab'd up tonight son...i hope.

cwdodson88 · 03-24-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBrown

Thank you for fixing that but I don't feel that its that easy getting people to have your back on here, so I am genuinely thanking you for making that statement.. MS was definitely on my mind since I hate extra items (MAF, CPS etc.) more crap that can fail IMO.

The fine art of sorting through the "help" you get... some of the most helpful people I have found are on here. And sometimes its a matter if asking the person directly than the whole forum.

MrBrown · 03-24-2015, 08:08 PM

I end up just researching and then just trying whatever once I feel confident enough. I have seen too many good people get burned for asking for help. Most of the time it's due to a recently discussed or tremendously discussed topic. Some people are not good at using forums or even computers but have the same passion we have for these cars and generally it's easier to ask someone and get a detailed answer than to search. I enjoy explaining things to people. But that's just me.

TempleUWS6 · 03-24-2015, 10:43 PM

Post everything you got! Your work is outstanding!

Do you have any close ups of the 850 lip especially where it meets the fenders.

Also, did you use Ben's roll correctors?

MrBrown · 03-24-2015, 10:58 PM

I can dig something up.

turbotankshane · 03-24-2015, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBrown

I end up just researching and then just trying whatever once I feel confident enough. I have seen too many good people get burned for asking for help. Most of the time it's due to a recently discussed or tremendously discussed topic. Some people are not good at using forums or even computers but have the same passion we have for these cars and generally it's easier to ask someone and get a detailed answer than to search. I enjoy explaining things to people. But that's just me.

This is all truth. The entire point of a forum's existence is to be a place where people with the same interests can get together and share ideas. Lots of people get burned asking for help, but my personal favorite is when people get burned for trying to help someone else when the rest of the crowd is chanting google..
But you have to take the bad with the good, ya know? I've been flamed enough for a lifetime around here but I've also met plenty of good people and learned enough through them to be able to help others out.

Also, nobody should ever believe this MrBrown guy when he says he's not very good at something... that's all I hear but obviously his work is top notch stuff!!

I'm ready to see this thing in action.

mickeys240 · 03-25-2015, 12:45 AM

Amazing read. Thank you!

MrBrown · 03-25-2015, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempleUWS6

Post everything you got! Your work is outstanding!

Do you have any close ups of the 850 lip especially where it meets the fenders.

Also, did you use Ben's roll correctors?

OK, so this is the best I could find. Its not what your looking for but I can elaborate on how I mounted them. I grinded the lip off to make it smooth to be flush with the fender. I then Plisti welded some ribbed fasteners to the inside of the fender lip. Drilled 2 small holes and popped the fastener in for a tight flush look. I used 2 pre existing holes under the front bumper and drilled tapped 2 more holes.

And no, I am not using roll steer correctors.. I have not noticed much change in the steering rebound etc enough to get them although it would probably be worth getting them one day.

MrBrown · 03-25-2015, 08:42 PM

dang I lost a star on the votes!
Who did it

turbotankshane · 03-25-2015, 09:58 PM

Youre nuts brosef

MrBrown · 03-25-2015, 10:05 PM

I updated my member profile with some albums since I don't have any updates.
I'm almost ready to roll Shane. I will let you know the details in how it runs. Hopefully tomorrow.

turbotankshane · 03-25-2015, 10:16 PM

I just meant that you still have 5 stars!

MrBrown · 03-25-2015, 10:48 PM

I was playing around but it was 4 though.

chirish1234 · 03-26-2015, 02:23 AM

You're welcome lol

rcstdad · 03-26-2015, 06:27 PM

I want to copy you 850 front, but we live too close... :( !

Stiggy Pop · 03-26-2015, 07:00 PM

Clean bay! Tire size/info?

Sharingan 19 · 03-26-2015, 07:21 PM

205/45/16 ? Falken 512s

...correct me if I'm wrong please

Stiggy Pop · 03-26-2015, 07:24 PM

Yeah that's what I have on my front wheels right now. Not a ton of options in 16"

MrBrown · 03-26-2015, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcstdad

I want to copy you 850 front, but we live too close... :( !

Yeah and we hang out everyday too..People might think we copied eachother

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stiggy Pop

Clean bay! Tire size/info?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharingan 19

205/45/16 ? Falken 512s
...correct me if I'm wrong please

You are not wrong, for once.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stiggy Pop

Yeah that's what I have on my front wheels right now. Not a ton of options in 16"

Absolutely true. It was a pain trying to find something that would fit correctly with just enough stretch.

Asphyxious · 03-30-2015, 10:22 PM

Where's the weekend update? You can't just leave us hanging like this man.

MrBrown · 03-30-2015, 10:30 PM

Well, I did get to drive it but it wasn't looking good. Had some crazy boost spike. Whenever I shifted from one gear at rev limit to the next gear, I would lose spark I think and the car would jolt and buck like it hit a rev limit. That's the only way I can describe it. I'm new to boost so I have to figure this out by asking and searching for the same issues someone's had. Afr's are good under low boost and even when it spiked so the injectors and the fuel map are great!

Other than that, it's a beast from what it used to be! Definitely not 300hp but hopefully soon.
I'm going to get some new plugs and see if maybe the NGK 6's are too hot of plugs. We shall see...

rcstdad · 03-31-2015, 01:34 PM

losing spark, or blowing it out? how is the gap?

MrBrown · 03-31-2015, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcstdad

losing spark, or blowing it out? how is the gap?

Well being that it keeps going right after the jolts I would say its not losing the spark but maybe going out temporarily and thats causing the lean spikes and backfire noise. Im not sure what is actually going on other than its not right. I know that doesnt help. I have some recordings that I can attempt to post here for an example.

I have to check the gaps tonight and report.

MrBrown · 04-04-2015, 06:01 PM

I have a not so good update.
I installed some new plugs (NGK BP7ES gapped .027) thinking the plugs were too hot.
Drove it around the block and still have the same issue.
When I slam the throttle wide open, it will start pulling hard until around 5k rpm and start bucking and wideband screams LEAN mutha fu*ka! It's like and intermittent on off switch being flicked on the engine. Driving normally it's great. Boosting it makes it angry. Anyone have any ideas????

Jon P. · 04-04-2015, 06:08 PM

Fuel injectors can't keep up with the powa?

03-24-2015, 07:54 PM	#126
MrBrown Board Member Join Date: Mar 2011	Hey now. Thats not all I drink. I like to look at it like this: Someone worked hard to make it (no matter how horrible it is) so I am very appreciative for it. Kind of like my car. By the way, your pan hard bar is going to be fab'd up tonight son...i hope. __________________ GhettoFab build thrizzie

03-24-2015, 10:43 PM	#129
TempleUWS6 Board Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kissimmee	Post everything you got! Your work is outstanding! Do you have any close ups of the 850 lip especially where it meets the fenders. Also, did you use Ben's roll correctors? __________________ '90 245 340k mile DD '79 242DL '02 Trans Am WS6-Konis+Stranos, full exhaust, 353rwhp/373rwtq, Fikse FM5 '76 BMW R75/6

03-25-2015, 12:45 AM	#132
mickeys240 Board Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland/Washington	Amazing read. Thank you! __________________ QUOTE: "It was so ugly I had to look twice lol" -TJcars " · · ·- -- ·- - ·- · · ·- - · - "

03-26-2015, 02:23 AM	#139
chirish1234 Board Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NJ, US	You're welcome lol __________________ 1989 Volvo 245-GO FAST DRIFT CAR! 1988 Volvo 245/ B230FT, 16T @ 13PSI, G80, M46+Craving boost short shifter, Battery relocation, 15x7 ARES, Ecodes, Euro front end, 25/21 sways, too much to list Sold 1971 Volvo 144/ project CoconutLeah:~Hes not afraid to hang out the window with a camera while passing you on the right at 70mph

03-26-2015, 06:27 PM	#140
rcstdad Board Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Cracker	I want to copy you 850 front, but we live too close... :( ! __________________ 1981 242 LM7/T56 PTE 7275 1984 242 no LS, no turbo (sold)1995 855 T5 NA Cams, MT, ARD Blue, White Injectors, full OBX, ARD 19t conversion, 285whp. Koni coilovers QA1 7"x550# & Hyperco 4"x25# helpers up front, Koni yellows & 10"x310# rears, rear sway bar, Kaplhenke Delrin bushings, CJ Yother baffled oil pan, slotted 302mm front, Porterfield pads, GT500 hood vent "Therefore do no worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things." Matthew 6:34

03-24-2015, 08:08 PM	#128
MrBrown Board Member Join Date: Mar 2011	I end up just researching and then just trying whatever once I feel confident enough. I have seen too many good people get burned for asking for help. Most of the time it's due to a recently discussed or tremendously discussed topic. Some people are not good at using forums or even computers but have the same passion we have for these cars and generally it's easier to ask someone and get a detailed answer than to search. I enjoy explaining things to people. But that's just me.

03-24-2015, 10:58 PM	#130
MrBrown Board Member Join Date: Mar 2011	I can dig something up.

03-25-2015, 08:42 PM	#134
MrBrown Board Member Join Date: Mar 2011	dang I lost a star on the votes! Who did it

03-25-2015, 09:58 PM	#135
turbotankshane Board Member Join Date: Aug 2010	Youre nuts brosef

03-25-2015, 10:05 PM	#136
MrBrown Board Member Join Date: Mar 2011	I updated my member profile with some albums since I don't have any updates. I'm almost ready to roll Shane. I will let you know the details in how it runs. Hopefully tomorrow.

03-25-2015, 10:16 PM	#137
turbotankshane Board Member Join Date: Aug 2010	I just meant that you still have 5 stars!

03-25-2015, 10:48 PM	#138
MrBrown Board Member Join Date: Mar 2011	I was playing around but it was 4 though.

03-26-2015, 07:00 PM	#141
Stiggy Pop Board Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Granville, MA	Clean bay! Tire size/info? __________________ '79 242 943 pickup

03-26-2015, 07:21 PM	#142
Sharingan 19 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Jacksonville/ Tampa	205/45/16 ? Falken 512s ...correct me if I'm wrong please

03-26-2015, 07:24 PM	#143
Stiggy Pop Board Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Granville, MA	Yeah that's what I have on my front wheels right now. Not a ton of options in 16"

03-30-2015, 10:22 PM	#145
Asphyxious Board Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada	Where's the weekend update? You can't just leave us hanging like this man. __________________ Daily driver '85 Volvo 244 Drift project '84 Volvo 244 Sold '85 Mazda 626 Sold '90 Volvo 745 GLE Sold '99 Volkswagen beetle

03-30-2015, 10:30 PM	#146
MrBrown Board Member Join Date: Mar 2011	Well, I did get to drive it but it wasn't looking good. Had some crazy boost spike. Whenever I shifted from one gear at rev limit to the next gear, I would lose spark I think and the car would jolt and buck like it hit a rev limit. That's the only way I can describe it. I'm new to boost so I have to figure this out by asking and searching for the same issues someone's had. Afr's are good under low boost and even when it spiked so the injectors and the fuel map are great! Other than that, it's a beast from what it used to be! Definitely not 300hp but hopefully soon. I'm going to get some new plugs and see if maybe the NGK 6's are too hot of plugs. We shall see...

03-31-2015, 01:34 PM	#147
rcstdad Board Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Cracker	losing spark, or blowing it out? how is the gap?

04-04-2015, 06:01 PM	#149
MrBrown Board Member Join Date: Mar 2011	I have a not so good update. I installed some new plugs (NGK BP7ES gapped .027) thinking the plugs were too hot. Drove it around the block and still have the same issue. When I slam the throttle wide open, it will start pulling hard until around 5k rpm and start bucking and wideband screams LEAN mutha fu*ka! It's like and intermittent on off switch being flicked on the engine. Driving normally it's great. Boosting it makes it angry. Anyone have any ideas????

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