Sneaky Purchase! - Page 2

petet16 · 13-08-13, 09:38 AM

I didn't mean my comment to come across as cynical but so many T16 engined cars appear on ebay and gumtree making bold power claims, and the only difference from standard is an atmospheric dump valve, or open filter sat right behind the radiator.

Does it have a boost gauge fitted, and is it running 1.2 bar.

I'm going to take a punt that you'll see 260 bhp if the spec is as the seller claimed.

StragglaSteve · 13-08-13, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by petet16

I didn't mean my comment to come across as cynical but so many T16 engined cars appear on ebay and gumtree making bold power claims, and the only difference from standard is an atmospheric dump valve, or open filter sat right behind the radiator.

Does it have a boost gauge fitted, and is it running 1.2 bar.

I'm going to take a punt that you'll see 260 bhp if the spec is as the seller claimed.

Nah completely understand mate, i am just as cynical as jenson didn't seem to know anything about the car. He said he paid the garage to do all the work. But he seemed like a genuine guy and the car looked in good order so i was willing to take the risk.

It DOES have a T28 turbo on it and its got a boost controller which i havent played with. It certainly feels faster then the standard 620ti, but i will keep you informed after the rolling road.

petet16 · 13-08-13, 11:07 AM

Post #106 shows the 45td and ti rads with dimensions
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthre...=24843&page=11

A couple of other good upgrades for the future would be moving the battery to the boot, and making a decent enclosed intake piped from the inner wing, I've just redone mine with silicone and hard pipe to get rid of the flexible duct.

StragglaSteve · 13-08-13, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by petet16

Post #106 shows the 45td and ti rads with dimensions
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthre...=24843&page=11

A couple of other good upgrades for the future would be moving the battery to the boot, and making a decent enclosed intake piped from the inner wing, I've just redone mine with silicone and hard pipe to get rid of the flexible duct.

Cheers mate! they are already on the list

Might pick your brain for the battery to boot, not sure where to get some lengthy bit of battery cable

petet16 · 13-08-13, 01:46 PM

I used a Rover 75 tray and box as in the picture below

talkingcars · 13-08-13, 05:32 PM

Battery cable from ebay.

I also got a universal battery tray and the required clamps.

StragglaSteve · 16-08-13, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by talkingcars

Battery cable from ebay.

I also got a universal battery tray and the required clamps.

Just looking for the battery cable on ebay, wasnt sure if i should go for the 110amp or 170amp cable?

StragglaSteve · 16-08-13, 06:09 PM

Also,

Had a nice bang today on the motorway followed by lack of turbo power!

quick inspection and...

Is there meant to be that much oil in the intercooler pipes?

petet16 · 16-08-13, 06:14 PM

You need a catch tank, and monitor how much oil ends up in it, pack it with wire wool to help catch the oil.

If the hard boost pipes haven't got a raised ridge it'll keep blowing the pipes off.

StragglaSteve · 16-08-13, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by petet16

You need a catch tank, and monitor how much oil ends up in it, pack it with wire wool to help catch the oil.

If the hard boost pipes haven't got a raised ridge it'll keep blowing the pipes off.

Cheers mate, i think ive got a catch tank kicking around somewhere.

Ive ordered a new silicon elbow as the legs on this one look like they have been chopped too short, but i will get a new set of hard pipes too! thanks for the advice mate.