Tom Tucker

Yeah, but its been super helpful to share resources for troubleshooting

I'm pretty sure it was a Bosch 4 bar, but I didn't choose it. Would have been better off with a Bosch blue 3 bar, coz I only run 25psi. But now I can send it in future. I'm pretty sure I can get more boost into it with more wastegate spring, it's only a 1 bar. But I couldn't be bothered for now. I drove it with both turbine housings, but the 1.01 was only initial run in, so only gentle driving. The 1.21 got swapped in when we tried to send it, and turned out to come on earlier and make more power. No footage yet, but I shall try. I need new tyres, so it's a bit wild atm haha Still some minor driveability stuff to sort, it goes rich and misses or bogs down on some higher rpm and load gear shifts, might need to look at throttle dampening. But now the TMAP is sorted, the Haltech can start proper long term trim adjustments without being thrown out

The 355mm rotor is designed to fit the Brembos, both 4 and 6 piston front. Going any bigger is pointless because the pad can only engage as much rotor as designed. Plus, unless you go 2 piece rotors, you're adding unnecessary sprung weight with bigger rotors

Massive shout out to @JETURBO. Helped me work through some driveability issues with my tune, and then the thread about TMAP sensors came up, prompting me to change out whatever dog sh*t 4 bar sensor I had for an Omni 5 bar. Night and day difference. Can confirm how critical low down resolution is. Edging ever closer to making the car what I want. A super tidy cruiser that can scare the crap out of you when needed, but is comfortable, functional and reliable.

Man that response is crazy. Looks like the twin scroll paid dividends

Well, that's less than ideal

Oh no! How does a throttle body just randomly fail? On the list of possible things to break and leave you stranded though, this isn't too bad

This looks awesome! You running stock crank? Anything done to the heads? Cams? I can't quite tell from the pic - what sort of response are you getting?

Not needed if you're using stock heat shield. It won't make your turbo perform better. Heat management is a massive reliability issue when you deviate from the stock hot side, so it's good you're thinking about it

Been waiting to hear AR-1 reviews. What size are you running, and what did they set you back?

Holy sh*t. Look at the ramp on that sucker. What a missile.

Man, best of luck!!

I have the turbo beanie, and wastegate beanie too, plus wrapped dump pipe. Seems ok, haven't melted anything. Stock manifold and heatshield is excellent though, you need to think carefully about upgrading from that.

Latest upgrade - custom catch can! Super happy with it. Made by AT Performance https://atperformance.com.au/ here in Brisbane. It's 3L capacity (CAMS spec) internally baffled with an AN6 drain and replaceable filter. Was 3D scanned, laser cut, perfect tig welds. If anyone is interested, get in touch with Adam, he's a true professional. So much better than the standard catch can that bolts up behind the drivers side strut tower, or the Empire one.

Sounds similar to mine. VCT makes things difficult. Part throttle tuning is definitely the tough bit!

Hows she running in general? Much difference in the tune to previous setup?

Couple of pics in the sun, after paint sealant applied.

Haha 0.4mm is pretty savage. Hope it goes ok!!

Ok, I have a tree out the front spewing flowers all over my driveway, so no fresh wash. But here are a couple of pics anyway. Has all new plastic front bar, grill, guard plastics, rear bar, headlights and tail lights - all OEM Ford. Cheeky GT wing. And as many new rubber trims as I could find. Spent some time today cleaning and tidying stuff, and did an oil change. Swapped back to OEM coolant overflow tank - I like being able to see how much coolant is in there, unlike the metal one.

Love it. Stock heat shielding is excellent 👌

Got her back finally! I'll clean it up tomorrow and take some pics. So much dust everywhere. Installed the new rocker cover, I'm happy with how it's turned out, for now.

What a great forum story. Dudes helping dudes to send it with less chance of further destruction

Looks like a great result!

Hi mate, it's normal to hear the turbo wheel still spinning when you turn the car off. There is a difference between hearing it spinning freely, and metal grinding however. Unfortunately you need someone experienced to tell you the difference - nobody on a forum can tell you without hearing it

You know there won't be any taking it easy haha