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My understanding is that less piping would reduce lag and increase a slight efficient power increase?

Hey mate, have you got a link?

Has anyone got any photos of custom work they have done; so not using the NIZPRO, Plazmaman or process west kits? Talking with my mechanic the other the and got us thinking about improving efficiency with low cost. My mechanic has a full workshop and experienced fab/machinist. My idea was to buy a 2nd hand manifold, to attempt to cut the casting around the TB inside the bolts (which hold the upper/lower sections together) and effectively flipping the TB around. This would then reduce the piping from TB to the stock FPV intercooler in my Tornado. Obviously this would only work with a cold air and battery relocation also. Any suggestions or ideas? This is to get around spending 1k or so on an FG manifold.A question I have though is 'how close does the TB need to be to the manifold?' The TB relocation kits from process west have a bend out of the manifold inlet, then the TB followed by piping. The reason I ask is, if we successfully flip the TB, a bend straight out of the TB may foul on the ECU, so thinking about the Process west relocation kit, to resolve this may have a bend straight out of the manifold inlet and the TB further down (like the process west kit but the TB flipped around - theoretically speaking). Pics for reference. image image trying to work around doing this with the TB to cooler piping image

I assumed it had something to do with the feel of the surface of the paint. I hate clay bar-ing. When I got my new ute I had 2 different panel shops (for reasons not worth explaining) to buff the paint, then I waxed it. Mind you, I dont think they did a great job in the buffing, cause even after it was waxed it didn't have the smoothest finish. This weekend going to wax again, about 1 1/2 - 2 months since the last time it was waxed (sorry for the thread hijack).

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take my hate off to you sir

Definitely something satisfying claening up grime ha. Theres a couple of things though that unfortunately didnt survive though. Like the drivers door card, on the black vinyl is cracked due to not being cleaned or protected, and having a sweaty maori leg-arm resting on it daily. The plastic trim around the seat base has a crack in it also. Shouldve seen the filthy bath water coming off the head rest when I shampood the seats lol

Total cost? If you mean what it owes me, inc. the car, transport, maintenance and mods ive got about 22k in it I reckon.

Pulled the seats out. Scrubbed the interior. Previous owner was a grot, lots of grubby fingerprint marks and general grime. Used a combination od eucalyptus spray, warm water and sugar soap and maguiers dash trim foam. Replaced the steering wheel and shampooed the seats. Replaced the drivers side scuff plate, and rubbed down exterior black plastics and rubbers in the dash trim foam too. Just been enjoying the car lately. Nothing mechanical to report.

injectors exhaust/dump tune This seen 325rwkw in mine (after major service inc. all new fluids and new centre bearing)

Process West have told me their stage 2 doesn't require cutting, but feedback from other suggest otherwise. I myself am not after a large cool, just one that will support up to 400rwkw but as a safety net. Currently at 325rwkw in the F6 and experiencing heat soak. email from nizpro Hello Shaun If you are still running the standard intake manifold and throttle position then you are after our Nizpro stage one intercooler kit along with the upgraded hot side pipe kit. The intercooler supplied and fitted is $1750 plus the large hot side pipe at $354.00. This intercooler will comfortably do 400 rwkws and can be upgraded to our forward intake manifold if needed latter on. Regards Simon email from PW correct ....stage 2 core is zero cutting Hi mate, Thanks for that. It is tuned at 325rw and I am just applying supporting mods for what is already done. Nothing over the top. I am currently noticing changes in the warmer weather. So for stage 2 instalment no cutting is required? cheers Shaun HiShaun My stage 2 intercooler core is plenty for 400rwkw You would need to mate is with my Race Air box for 400kw though. Regards, Kev

I was quoted $695 for Adelaide. Same cost of lowered king spring leafs

32, BFII Tornado 021

ebc red stuff. Noisey but bitey

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haha Re: photos. I owned my car for 2 months and only seen it for half an hour. Know how that feels

Grease and wax might help lift dirt and what not on the inside also. 11k is good. I paid 15k for mine + on road and freight to SA. Mine required similar body work and needs a few things replaced and 65000kms. If you replace the trims let me know. Im chasing a drivers side card with the carbon spear and cloth with the triangle diamond shapes and suede on the grab handle/arm rest

Should scrub up all right mate, but I hope you didn't spend all your pennies cause it looks like it'll need a couple more. Is that a premium stereo ICC? Looks like it has lowered suspension too. Pity youre in WA, I have a hard lid for sale you could've had. Plans? How much are you going to do yourself?

Personally (and I may be biased here) I think the Tornado will be a collectable item in the near future. The Tornado's name only being in the BA - BF rage, with low build numbers, the demise of the falcon and short life span of the F6 range, maybe not the most collectable car, but certainly rare and unique enough to hold its own. With a few parts available (atm) and their low market value its a buyers market. Good luck. I feel your pain with buying a car that wasn't really looked after.

Sorry. What parts are melted together? the handle and door card? or the spears and door cards?

Am I right in assuming that all BF XR series sedan and ute use the same black drivers door card vinyl? I need to replace mine. Has anyone got one for sale? Also, can anyone tell me the best way to: - remove the door card - separate the grab handle from the door card - separate the carbon door spear from the door card Thanks in advance.

Bulletime - would you consider the TEIN spring causing a stiff ride?

I have a BF

I'll check their website. Do you know which model off the tope of your head mate?

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