Tom Tucker

Good call on working through. This time of year is the worst to take off. Few things open, and thousands of other people competing for space at beaches, camp sites etc

Back at work mate. Hopefully my car rebuild is finished before the middle of 25!

Morning mate, happy Monday

I would have thought the 1.15 would be lazy. Very safe choice for 400kw, but no way it'll be snappy

Something like this https://www.maxxperformance.com.au/kpm-intank-unit

No issues with mine, but I think there are probably some better in tank options these days. If I were doing a fuel system again I'd look at newer technology

Good tips above. Lots of workshops around Geelong that should have ford experience. Now that you know what needs to be done, and the cost of the replacement part, I'd ring around for quotes. I'd help, but also too far away, sorry. If you haven't done this sort of thing before, it will probably take a whole weekend, and you might run into problems with leaks (oil, water, exhaust, air).

Hey man, just replace it with this: https://www.pulsarturbo.com.au/collections/ford-xr6/products/pulsar-gtx3576r-new-gen-drop-in-chra-for-ford-falcon-fg-gt3576r-upgrade $675. Easy to unbolt turbo and replace. A GOOD mechanic should charge no more than 2 hrs labour, so you could get it done for $1000 all up. But finding a good mechanic is tough. Where abouts are you located? Someone might have a recommendation, or might give you a hand

Probably easier and safer to just get longer studs. Even better, new wheel bearings, and just do the studs before you install. 5mm spacers are pretty cheap

Maybe water/meth injection had a role to play, since it can't be compressed? Who knows

Popping and missing sounds more like cam sensors or crank angle sensor to me. The wiring on these sensors is prone to failure over time. They should throw a code though. Could also be coils.

Sorry to hear. So much work has gone into your build, but it's great you're sharing your experience, both good and bad. I'm amazed the driveline seems to take all the punishment

Happy Monday mate. Good on you for keeping it going.

Lots of work has gone into this mate, congrats on the results. Much respect for the fact you do everything yourself

You won't find any reputable tuners anywhere that will push a BA and BTR combo hard. A 9psi spring shouldn't matter. You have factory boost control in the PCM. Maybe it opens at 9psi and creeps to 12? Only you'd know, assuming you have the dyno printout. Try and find out why it's not driving right man. We've all been there. It takes time to tune things right, and many tuners can't be bothered. Also heaps of variables that can make it difficult for tuners.