Tom Tucker

Actually getting some interior stuff done while the new motor is built. So stuff is happening, but not fixed yet

Not just a full throttle run and dyno number print out? Actual focus on driveability? Not 10 other cars on the go, with a 2 week old apprentice doing most of the work unsupervised? You Sir, are selling the dream

Yep, using a 4 port. Driveline = T56 Magnum, built single piece tailshaft, big driveshafts. It should take it, but traction will be the limiting factor. I managed to get it to hook up pretty well with 120TW Zestino semi slicks on the old setup

Free boost? Why not 🤷‍♂️

Full Darton sleeves going into a new block. Plus upgrading fire ring head gasket. Literally the only thing this motor doesn't have now it a billet block. It hurts

Manual trans swaps seem to fetch $5k for trans, clutch, pedals etc. I imagine you could negotiate a 1:1 swap with someone, but wading through the dreamers will be tough. Lots of people seem to be opting for the ZF 8 speed swap these days. That's an expensive swap... The only other thing to factor is that it's a fair risk buying a used ZF. In principle, if you could find one from a wreck with low km maybe it'd be ok, but lots of worn out ones out there. And most people that get them reconditioned seem to have issues. I think your idea is sound. In Melb you could have a chat with Max Performance to give you a ballpark. They might even recommend someone else.

Engine out. It will now get some interior stuff done while a new block is sourced and prepped. Bit of trimming, nothing crazy, but will go somewhere else in Melb for that, then back to IMS.

Thanks for confirming. This will take a little while unfortunately. Was hoping to have news of 700kw by now

My block isn't being repaired, it will be replaced. But apparently it's becoming more popular to prep blocks with only cyl 1&6 sleeved. Presumably those two fail most commonly, or maybe it has to do with water jackets on just those two?

@Puffwagon ever heard of just sleeving cylinder 1&6? Apparently it's becoming more common

Might be on the cards

Yeah, apparently it was just bad cylinder wall thickness. It's unfortunate that two machine shops didn't pick it up. But realistically, a small frame turbo setup will always be more vulnerable from cylinder pressure at lower rpm Apparently cyl 5 is most common. Followed by cyl 1 & 6.

It blows man.

Confirmed. Cylinder 1 split. New block inbound, with better bore thickness hopefully.

If it is it will be a new block. Anyway, we'll wait for the diagnosis

Oh, sorry, meant back on the hubs. Nah, looks to be more serious. Engine coming out and being stripped down. Possible split bore

So it was around 640kw at 24psi... Then a few issues appeared. Will report back when back on the rollers. Looks like it's where it kinda should be

Ah, it's ok. I'm not too concerned about numbers on 98. So long as it goes ok and is reliable. E85 is for pushing limits

Luckily I have E85 where I am, for now. But the United pump stuff never seems to be more than e80

Definitely getting flex tune

Apparently first start went well. Run in on the dyno on 98, easy 400kw. So it looks like it's where it should be. Hopefully some numbers next week

That's not ideal. I luckily avoided a crash yesterday. Had a rain shower and someone must have leaked a bunch of oil or diesel on the road at a particular intersection. It was like ice, and a whole bunch of people ended up crashing into each other. So glad nobody ploughed into me. Sorry to hear you weren't so lucky

Nothing much to report. How are things in Keef-land?

Morning mate, top of the day to you

Twin pierburg surge tank. I think the injectors are raceworks 1500/1650cc