Tune After Surge Tank.

[YOB POM]

I know I'm a bit thick but I cant see why you would need a retune after fitting a surge tank.

Aren't they just to assure a constant fuel supply to the pump?

If that's the case why dont I need a retune after I fill the Tank?

John.

[RAP1D]

  On 17/08/2010 at 9:03 AM, Buf-Phoon said:

just out of interest my 044 surge tank set up has had Kev's quietening kit fitted, but after a few hours driving the thing sounds like a swarm of alien bees. Anyone else's do the same ?

044's have a habbit of getting noisy when they are hot, and when they start to get old, or having flow issues... if its a few years old I'd look at cleaning or replacing the check valve as they can get sticky inside.

[ebxmple]

In the end the car was running richer and heaps richer up top,enough to blow sh*tloads of black smoke. A few tweaks and a wee bit more timing and its all soughted. Cost me to upgrade to Xcal3 plus the tune,but alot happier now that I know its right.

[FPV6T]

good to see ya got it sorted ,what power did ya end up with??

[ebxmple]

Yeah fpv6t,wasnt expecting to have to get a tune etc when opting to buy a surge kit but hey...its done now. Ended up with 331 at 16psi over my previous 318. Could of been the cooler weather for the extra kw,but happy its safe for the ol BA bottomend.

[phantom6]

  On 18/08/2010 at 10:01 AM, ebxmple said:

Yeah fpv6t,wasnt expecting to have to get a tune etc when opting to buy a surge kit but hey...its done now. Ended up with 331 at 16psi over my previous 318. Could of been the cooler weather for the extra kw,but happy its safe for the ol BA bottomend.

good work bro, good result! I gotta save up n get me a PW surge tank too.. getting sick of filling up every 2 days..(from full tank to half.)

[ratter]

Hey Jimmy, have 1 sitting at work at the momment,

[phantom6]

  On 18/08/2010 at 10:31 AM, ratter said:

Hey Jimmy, have 1 sitting at work at the momment,

PM Sent

[ebxmple]

Yes,it is good to have peace of mind not worrying about being under half tank. The tuner box rebate is a bit of help too,for those wanting a tune adjustment soon. Not sure how much longer the offer is available for.

[Rudiger]

  On 17/08/2010 at 8:35 AM, ebxmple said:

Rudiger,I got the PW kit and fitted it where they are designed to mount,which is on the left hand front sway bar bracket. To be honest its pretty quiet being double insulated so cant really here it too much. Just a slight whizzing sound lol. I fitted it for the same reason as you did as if it gets to half or less,it would starve for fuel. Yeah,Im taking it in tommorrow to get it tuned etc and unfortunately will most likely have to upgrade my tuner box(more expense). Ive taken it to the same place you go for the past 3 years,it was good that they could fit me in with short notice.. Thanks Rapid,it does seem to pull harder so was worried that the bosch was supplying less,causing a slightly leaner mixture. Will see how we go tommorrow and let people know incase they fit one and dont expect or budget,to get a retune.

Mine is in front of the firewall, on the passenger side chassis rail (if you can call it that). Not sure if I'm just calling it a different spot to you.

Its reasonably quite. The intak was noisy at start and now I have two noises. With the radio of at idle you can definately hear the low buzz but turn up a bit of Slash or Acca Dacca and what surge tank???

I could see my engine leaning out big time and my first 2 runs at Calder saw me run out of fuel half way down and I had to put $40 of 98 in. that's an extra 40 kilos (approx) that slows me down.

So I see it as a but if unsurance. I looked at some on ebay which look really well made and one had all the relays, but sh!t it was nice to not worry about doing it myself. I know you get pleasure out of it, but sometimes its just not worth the drama.

Knowing me Id have blown myself up anyway.