Does it really matter ? They're soooo last century is the point
I'm on tenterhooks waiting to see if those coilpacks fix your misfire...
I'm on tenterhooks waiting to see if those coilpacks fix your misfire...
Lol I am too Jonny. Do you think it will or is it something else?
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I think you have hotspot issues due to the packaging in such a narrow bay. I'm interested to see if having the packs sticking out helps. It should if there is a cool airflow over the top of the engine. If its a hotspot of circulating air from the exhaust side, I imagine it won't.
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Maybe need to do what Toyota did with the Celica turbo. Fit a cold air intake (the smaller of the 2 holes on the bonnet carbuncle) that was ducted over the coil packs and alternator.
That's a good ideaOriginally Posted by skyshack
Might be able to do it with a bonnet scoop strategically placed, perhaps ?
I have that already, the air goes straight in the scoop and onto the coils.
I did my test drive last night, plenty of 0-130 runs and then parking up afterwards. No misfires or issues!
When I got home I could even touch the coils they were that cool. The old ones were so hot I couldn't even touch them.
I also have side vents at the rear to help get air out and vents in the bonnet at the rear too.
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That's great. Hopefully, that's the problems sorted.
Out of interest, what sort of camera did you use to take that top photo ? It looks almost photoshopped.
...and now we have some minor engine rattling.
God I love this car 😀
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Can you describe the rattle ?
On start up ? Dropping down the revs at around 2,500 rpm ? When the turbo comes on full chat ? When on a steady throttle ?
Does it sound like its coming from the top end ?
On idle Jonny, but only my gopro mic picks it up.
There's nothing otherwise -
https://youtu.be/wuQjtx_zF2A
You can't hear anything outside the car either.
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Loose bracket on the gopro ? Lol to me that doesn't sound like engine rattle but something loose that rattles when the engine is sending vibes round the car at tickover . go right round the car not just the engine bay.
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me again
So following the 300bhp mapping and upgrading of the coils I had a bit of maintenance to do. With the new z32 afm, the air filter wouldn't sit where it did before so I went to Slide Motorsport to have custom hard-pipe fabricated.
This took something like 4 hours and is made up of over 25 individual 'slices' to get the angle correct. The pipe size goes from 3" to 2" over the course of the bend.
It worked perfectly and gives an entirely different turbo-stall sound now that the pipe isn't compressing under boost.
I went shopping -
and then booked my second trackday of the year at Blyton again.
I also bought a cheeky private numberplate
With the more hp came less traction, so my hand went in my pocket and I bought some new Nankang AR-1 semi-slick tyres. This is a photo of them side by side with my previous ones -
The difference is huge. They are so sticky.
Videos from the trackday -
Me getting absolutely destroyed by a 300bhp, 400kg kitcar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6v15SmR2PM
Me vs a 400bhp Turbo Reliant Kitten
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP9lUY_Wg4c
Overtake Compilation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_F0_1h3vqg
Oh, the mapper put a bit of 'pop and bang' into my map, which produces stunning flames. I really like flames.
The temperatures of the car at the track did still keep creeping up, so I installed a 'post-turbo' water cooler in the side panel -
I also swapped out my aluminium rear diffuser for a carbon fibre one, saving me nearly 3kg.
Last month I booked on at Anglesey and shared a garage with a car-friend
Some videos -
Me vs Cayman S
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b8Ri5Qf2xs
Compilation of Sliding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DSfzUdPZeU
The videos and day at Anglesey highlighted something. I have major, major traction issues. That's going to be pretty obvious given the power and weight but there's something a miss somewhere. The next job is to do some checks on the chassis, with the possibility of altering the axle mounts. Swapping the Capri LSD for a "proper one", and altering the spring-poundage to something that is more suitable.
There's always things to do, but I wouldn't have it any other way
Oh, in other news I killed a bird with the car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7gE6f2da1g
Long overdue update - most updates are now on instagram (locost_turbo) if any of you are on there.
Videos on my YouTube channel as always...
Anyway...
I had a YouTube feature by a chap called MonkyLondon; loads of fun. You may enjoy it, you may not. A few photos and a link to his feature below -
https://youtu.be/7NqSOrtb8cM
i had some new rear shocks fitted by Procomp to try and improve traction - Custom valved Protect..
I cut up the front end bit to get more air in!
Bought some new wheels..
Bought and modified some carbon fibre rear arches
I did a trackday at Croft, managed 8 laps before I broke it
Made a carbon fibre bootlid
Ruined some tyres -
Did plenty of miles on the road...
...and finally some proper mods. Boost pipes replaced with all stainless ones to reduce hose clips and therefore the risk of leaks. Coolant hoses replaced and improved. Oil cooler moved somewhere more practical too.
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