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by viper33
Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Top Mount Interccoler and engine bay pics
Replies: 41
Views: 3973

JUST GOT THIS TOPMOUNTED INTERCOOLER OFF EBAY.

HAS ANYONE FITTED THIS TYPE,AS I HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT FITTING IT.DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE THE X BRACE? WHAT HOLDS IT IN POSITION? CAN I KEEP MY BOV IN THE STANDARD POSITION? AND ARE THERE ANY CLEARANCE ISSUES I.E WITH THE ENGINE LID? MY CAR IS A REV3 GTS.JUST FOUND OUT I CANN'T POST PICTURES BUT TH...
by viper33
Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] NO BOOST
Replies: 3
Views: 318

[Mk2] [Turbo] NO BOOST

I have a rev3 turbo,today i suddenly lost all boost pressure.I pulled away quiet fast and the turbo was working fine and the dump valve sounded off as normal(hks blow off).Then as i changed gear there was no boost.The car has lost all performance and there no blow off sound.The boost gauge does move...
by viper33
Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: Sorry Pacific Works
Replies: 0
Views: 892

Sorry Pacific Works

Sorry that you all had yet another late finish, on a saturday as well, and well into lager o'clock #-o. I really am greatfull that you stuck with it till the end :clap: . (I think it was worth it, not sure Harry would agree. with a hangover as well!) :whistle: . The kit looks and works brilliantly (...
by viper33
Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Back to rev 2 lights ?
Replies: 32
Views: 6084

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Back to rev 2 lights ?

Hi, just an idea as you have black paintwork, try masking the round parts of the lights, and tinting the rest including the reverse lights in the centre panel. A mate did this to his and they do look good. Once they are done the change is so subtle, that unless you know what has been done people ask...
by viper33
Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Rogue Fan Kit
Replies: 8
Views: 1684

engine cover fans

Really like the look off those engine cover heat sink fans, especially as they keep the rain tray. Has anyone got more details on where to get them and how much etc?
by viper33
Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Massive overboost but can't diagnose - # solved #
Replies: 39
Views: 5285

overboost sorted

Got boost control back again, thanks to Luke @ pacific works. Went down the route of exhaust restrictor, and had a custom exhaust co look at doing it. They took one look at it and said its a mongoose system, and showed me the built in restrictor in the neck of the pipe. I typed in 'what to do to sto...
by viper33
Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Massive overboost but can't diagnose - # solved #
Replies: 39
Views: 5285

overboost sorted

Got boost control back again, thanks to Luke @ pacific works. Went down the route of exhaust restrictor, and had a custom exhaust co look at doing it. They took one look at it and said its a mongoose system, and showed me the built in restrictor in the neck of the pipe. I typed in 'what to do to sto...
by viper33
Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Massive overboost but can't diagnose - # solved #
Replies: 39
Views: 5285

overboost sorted

Got boost control back again, thanks to Luke @ pacific works. Went down the route of exhaust restrictor, and had a custom exhaust co look at doing it. They took one look at it and said its a mongoose system, and showed me the built in restrictor in the neck of the pipe. I typed in 'what to do to sto...
by viper33
Sun May 24, 2009 2:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Massive overboost but can't diagnose - # solved #
Replies: 39
Views: 5285

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Massive overboost but can't diagnose - # solved #

thanks guys :thumleft:

I also have minus 25psi on the boost gauge at idle, does that confirm the need for the restrictor?
by viper33
Fri May 22, 2009 12:11 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Massive overboost but can't diagnose - # solved #
Replies: 39
Views: 5285

restrictor

I had an over boost problem with mine a while back, all be it a rev3 but stock turbo still. I had an induction kit and full system exhaust and i could not turn the boost down from 1.25 bar as much as i tried. I had a chat with a few people and ended up buying a restrictor for the bottom of the down...
by viper33
Fri May 22, 2009 12:10 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Massive overboost but can't diagnose - # solved #
Replies: 39
Views: 5285

restrictor

I had an over boost problem with mine a while back, all be it a rev3 but stock turbo still. I had an induction kit and full system exhaust and i could not turn the boost down from 1.25 bar as much as i tried. I had a chat with a few people and ended up buying a restrictor for the bottom of the down...
by viper33
Sun May 17, 2009 7:24 pm
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: Skywalker does it again :o)
Replies: 15
Views: 2379

Luke @ Pacific works

Just wanted to say a big THANKS to Luke for sorting out my car. I had a very unhealthy car, took it to a nearby garage that I know have worked on mr2 turbos before, and they told me that I needed a piggyback ecu then a remap, for aprox £1000 :^o. I told a friend, and he said to see Luke. He checked ...
by viper33
Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:13 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] wheel offset
Replies: 1
Views: 529

[Mk2] [Turbo] wheel offset

just fitted some miglia 1000,rear are 215/40/17 9j with an offset of 40,these fit fine,fronts are 205/40/17 8j with an offset of 40. at first they looked ok but needed a 5mm spacer to clear the standard suspension.Now with spacers all round the wheel are all now flush with the wheel arches,looks gre...

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