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Thought I should start my build thread even if its not tuned yet - its sitting in CMS workshop waiting for Joe to get back from the US so close enough. I have an 08 FG XR6T manual ute in Nitro, had since new and only done 65xxxkm; two reasons for that, a) work is only a 10min drive away, and b) I seem to have some sort of magnet that attracts the po-po...done a couple of stints of passengering in the last few years. The day I got it I got a set of Ruff Racing R281 wheels & tyres fitted, that was about it for a while...until I had a crack at making a replacement cat back exhaust using 2.5" staino tube and some mufflers I got hold of. It worked ok but didn't have a mandrel bender so cheated and ran it straight along under the driver's side floor rather than in beside the diff...scraped on most large speed humps so annoying as hell but it was good experience, (sort of) fun to make...fabricating an exhaust using only ramps under the back wheels to get underneath is way overrated imo.. In Feb 2011 I got rid of my grader spec exhaust and picked up a turbo back xforce exhaust for a good price - 4" dump, 5" cat into twin 2.5" - and fitted it as well as a Growler CAI and Plazmaman cooler piping; then sent it into Tunehouse and got injectors (which turned out to be drilled std squirters) and xcal tube done. On their hub dyno (which tells big porkies I know) it made 345rwkw on 98, guessing would equate to anywhere between 300-315 on a 'real' dyno. The power felt great, got used to it after awhile but the clutch didn't; a few months later they fitted a Mantic heavy duty clutch, never heard of them but seems to work ok - I'm reasonably mechanically sympathetic anyway - at least until the red mist descends... Got the tune tweaked at the same time and it punched out 375rwkw, pretty high even for a hub dyno?! Later I found out it was running 19psi on race tune, but that's another story...I will post up the sheets later Six months ago the little turbo died. Wasn't sure what to do, contemplated getting another stock turbo and then selling it, but this forum changed my mind New bits: *3582 from BF with 12lb actuator and flapper upgrade by MTQ (not ported though, had a crack at that myself) *11 blade billet wheel fitted and balanced by MTQ *Bosch 1000cc injectors *Walbro 460 (or ebay copy) intank fuel pump *KPM fuel reg and wiring relay *PW stepped cooler - thanks for cash deal Kev!! *Turbo side intake by me with dirty big K&N *Plazmaman throttle body elbow *Custom battery tray - parts supplied by Stigmata / Jon Bailey - thanks again champ!!!! I fitted the cooler, intake, turbo, battery tray & wiring and throttle elbow over the last few weeks and yesterday dropped it into CMS. They will fit valve springs, the fuel pump, relay & reg, and Joe will work his magic on the tune when he gets back later this week.

So I thought I'd start a quick build thread for my work hack that I'm planning on running in the Super Street drags here in Perth since I don't really have enough money to finish my proper drag ute (Datsun 1200 with a 13B turbo). For anyone connected with drag racing, it is Ben Brays old ute that ran an SR20 back in the day. It'll probably take as long as Tocchi's Crapi to be finished - they soak up so much money at the level I've jumped in at......LOL So I hunted around for a decent FG/FG2 turbo ute and found what I was after and traded in my Ranger for it. Running your own business has got to have a few perks at least! As above, plan is to compete in Super Street and Fast Fridays at the Motorplex, so I need to get the ute running a consistent mid to high 11's preferably - I shouldn't need to lean on the car to much to achieve that I hope. Having a turbo will be a bit of a disadvantage when running to a dial in, but its cheaper to get the turbo ute up to speed than an SS ute and be a nicer car to daily. So it came with some good bits and some rubbish bits. The good: F6 intercooler, PW intecooler piping, reset leaves, lowered springs, battery relocation. The bad: a crappy turbo side DIY cold air intake, removed rear muffler (but the replacement section bangs the diff now), stock brakes are shuddering sh*t heaps, 4 different sh*t tyres. It also has the BOV capped and it pigeons like a demon - being an old bastard that doesn't need the attention I'll be replacing the BOV to hush it up. I've baselined it at the Plex on WAW and run 13.2 - 13.4 at 107ish mph. The car just doesn't feel like it has anything left to give at 170km/h, like its hit the wall or something. So I sorted out some immediate bits - brake discs all replaced for slotted versions, upgraded the rear solid disc to a bigger ventilated disc and bigger Tezza single piston caliper, new fluid and braided lines. Put new tyres on (Nitto NT05 245's all round) and that made an immediate difference in grip and bye bye shudder......... So now I'm collecting bits, so far I've got a plazmaman airbox, cast throttle body replacement, GFB bov, walbro 255, turbosmart wastegate actuator and a 2013 F6 GT3582r. Left on my shopping list before I sort out a tune is TBE exhaust, stage 1 or 2 PW or plazmaman intercooler, 1000cc injectors, valve springs and a flapper mod. Probably replace the rear end bushes, the saddles looked average when it was on the hoist getting brakes sorted. Debating whether or not to get a bigger drop in pump than the Walbro, possibly an E85 compliant version like the KPM streetfighter. Should get me to where I need to be.......and then some if I decide to push it harder. Hopefully the diff and gearbox stay in one piece.

Hi guys some picks of my custom fg ute install, with I took the the MEASQ Competition in ACT in September this year. All panels and sub box are custom press fit and require no fixings or screwing to the car in any way. this includes the amps!!!! The setup is now in the process of stripping out to make way for new setup for the 2012 season, hope my ideas may help others with this model fit their stereo gear in. If your interested the system is up for sale, PM me or check the classifides. I will post more pics of the new system once I get around to fabrication. the system components Rainbow splits in doors and a-pillars Rainbow Rears JL Audio for tweeters Alpine PDX 4.150 for all speakers Alpine M6 for sub Rainbow Amboss 10" Sub 2 farad Cap and a sound processor. The next challenge is to fit even more gear into my new setup. I hope this helps with anyone struggling to find practical room for their gear. I have other gear for sale like alpine fold out touch screen etc, see classifide for further details.

Well I finally finished the install of my system into the ute....and absolutely blown away.. I went with the Audison Bit Ten processor and yeah they make a good product. I have a little bit of noise when the head unit is set at zero but once it's up...mind blowing crystal clear sound!!! I considered getting it installed by a shop but after quotes in the $1800 vicinity I ended up doing whole system myself Basically done my research, planned the build (routing of wires etc), I manufactured a custom sub Enclosure to house the 2 12"s behind the seats/ Amplifiers in the cab of the ute and installed the processor etc. The sound stage in the ute is mind blowing (and that's with the 'out of the box firmware' operating the system...haven't got around to updating the software on it with the laptop yet!!). The install turned out beautiful....pain in the a*s at times but the end result was worth every bit. No cut corners, no body mods or drilling required at all to the car, looks completely stealthy in every way (umm until you see the amplifiers and 2 subs aimed at your seats!!! and the sound quality is like driving around in a sound studio!! The two 12's hitting the seats is simply lethal with zero distortion, a snare sounds like a snare, guitar sounds like a guitar...I can't help but now drive the long way home!!! hahaha I've since pulled up alongside other FG and SS utes and they spinout that the Bass is coming from an FG!! Heres some pics!!