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I would be calling the tuner asking why it had nearly 21psi in it over 5000rpm. They set up the turbo and the actuator didn't they? I have a very similar turbo by RRT and we were limited to 18psi on 98 @370rwkw (super safe) with a old cooler and stock dump and stock crossover.

My BF2 springs were good to just on 18psi. I put a new set in a year later though. Surely you wont have to pay for another 'full' tune. Its really just a touch up tune, most tuners are doing those for under $500 now. PS BH101-24 Valve springs are from https://performancesprings.com.au/46-cylinder-singles/ You can get them off eBay they are quality springs I use them with no issues and some parts stores sell them for a lot more. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Barra-XR6-Turbo-Performance-Beehive-valve-springs/163822115924?hash=item26248f1c54:g:c2AAAOSwX-pZs7LM&frcectupt=true

Was it on their hub dyno?

The short graphs always make things look more dramatic and you wont make anything decent after 5000rpm on BF with stock dump. Usually 18-19psi max on 98, otherwise its a heap of power for a stock dump and ebay intercooler. It was a first generation nizpro cooler they are only rated for 350rwkw. We had it up to 380rwkw but it was suffering. There is still more in the turbo so thought I would upgrade.

Get a good cooler it will give you the most gains all around. I got taken to the cleaners by PWR recently, with their new 'race core'. It looks likely now its just their old sh*t cores with new end tanks one for the 'street series' and another for the 'racer series'. I am currently pursuing my money back. I lost 40rwhp and some timing and copped a sh*tload more lag using one of their coolers compared to a nearly 20yr old Nizpro tube n fin with cobwebs and dings in it. I have it on very good authority that the ANTZ coolers are a very very good copy of the process west coolers and will have some BF coolers out soon. Or I might go for a plazmaman 1000HP BF tube n fin.

You really don't want trans fluid over 90 at all. Its best to keep it at 80 and under, it deteriorates extremely quickly over those temps. I have a bypass and separate cooler with fan and mine never gets over 80. Also, I know it sucks on the track but if you haven't got a fully built ZF you should just leave it in sports mode and not change gears manually. From what I've heard most failures are with sticky tyres and manual gear changes. This is just off the web, but I have heard it a few times and when I had the factory set up the transmission was just slop after 90. http://thetransmissioncentre.com.au/?page_id=105#:~:text=Normal driving will raise fluid,say up to 160%2C000 km.

You will love the sound that turbo makes vp, best I heard. Mine goes back in on Thursday after making a best of 510 rwhp on a stock dump and 20 year old tube n fin intercooler. I have the full RRT (Nigel Rose) 3582. Have a brand new intercooler and 3.5 dump.

Yea definitely, its happened to me with the barra engine twice now. First one was a aeroflow filter and a purolator after 10,000km recently. I'm into exotic oil filters haha I have a Bosch one on there now (made same place purolator) and have a Luber-finer to go on next they different design, e-core basically plastic cage in them instead of metal. I wont mention anything about bringing the boost in easier... Mine finally gets on the dyno again in a week or 2, so get a decent 4th gear run while I'm there

What oil filter did you put on it. The anti drain back valve in the oil filter might be busted it can cause that issue. Its the piece of rubber or silicone (red) you can see just inside the oil filter.

Yep I went with something like option 2 from RRT saw 510rwhp and 495rwhp safe on 98 with stock dump, stock crossover and Nizpro 1st gen 20yr old intercooler. I have a 3.5 dump and new intercooler to go back with, will get there eventually. The turbo sounds really good and distinctive. Tuners were impressed with turbo, e85 would be unreal they reckon.

Empire parts are legit but contact Rose Rage Turbos you will not be disappointed. My car goes in for another tune in a week and I'm running one of his turbo's I will put the results up here on the site. Good prices for any turbo parts and/or work. http://www.roserageturbos.com.au/

This is the correct one. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-WALBRO-E85-FUEL-PUMP-STRAINER-460LPH-HSV-FPV-STI-EVO-RX7-RX3-R33-MUSTANG/262349812383?hash=item3d1544729f:g:AtoAAOSwWepehg1C&frcectupt=true

I'm not being a smart arse but is it level and engine running in Park when you check it?

Ive have had these dramas lately, unless you flush it you won't get it all back in there. I don't flush mine though, but have found filling and running gears 3-4 times at around 40 C fluid temp gets most in there. Also, a quick easy drive and letting sit a night and I can usually get at least 500ml plus in when its just starting to warm up. I doubt its the fluid even though I do use the Gulf Western SYN TS as well.

Great thread this. Thought I would keep you updated 370rwkw, stock dump, stock crossover, rebuilt GT3582, 18psi, BP98

Lol you have issues puff. Do you think I care? Only came back for fpt. Believe what you want lol. Great resource site this. Haven't you got anything else to do...

I've just come back to address this because I don't want any bad publicity for fpt. My dyno sheet was done on a slow ramp up??? The car actually has 16 psi in at 2900rpm. I log all my trips and its in by 2900rpm. On the day I had already held Jamie back for the tune an myself being a bit older he wasn't concerned about the dyno sheet. He assures me it is all sweet and the logs match that. Its still going really well.

I don't think the lazy boost is the issue here anymore hey.

Never pm'd anyone mate. Ask them

Mate you haven't stopped at me since I put up my dyno sheet. This is the PM you sent me. I've tried to be polite. Make of it what you will. Seriously mate you don't understand the correlation between timing and boost Well I guess that's all from me, thanks for the info folks. Cya

How much timing at idle and at 2psi Gee whiz puff showing your true colours mate.

Really you want to talk 20 years of V8 NA exhaust set ups. By the way how much timing is in the territory off boost... You said you were happy with it... Yea

Yea thanks jet, that was always the plan I didn't want it to feel 'modified' in regards to exhaust etc. I'm big on throttle response for my driving style, just feels nicer to drive especially a daily. Ford were pretty close just needed some more power lol. It turns the tyres no probs.

Its only a joke keithy I am a bit of a weird one but since the medication I've been alright.

Hey I'm poor plus some of you are arseholes