ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 31/08/12 11:27 AM Share Posted 31/08/12 11:27 AM I have to say that Brad was extremely patient with us with the mods this time, when he decided to go E85 we agreed the only way to do it was to do it with correct data. Rather than just look for a final power number, both Brad and myself agreed we wanted hard data to know what was going on. This caused some delays with proceedings.Rather then relying on the test tube method to test the ethanol content of the fuel, we fitted the Zeitronix Ethanol Guage in the car, this shows exactly what the fuel system is using rather than a ethanol content reading before it makes it into the tank.Second part of the equation was we wanted to know whether the single 044 would support the power we were chasing and as we had already placed an order with Mainline for a fuel pressure and flow module upgrade for the dyno, Brad was patient enough to wait for it to be installed. This blew out the time a little as we had mainline fit an ethanol gauge as part of the package so we can record the % reading during a run.To cut a long story short, the module arrived and was fitted, we ran the car up and found the fuel pump unable to keep up, there was a little doubt about the output of the pump initially as it was second hand, but the dyno data proved it was running out of fuel.We then had another delay in getting the A1000 pump and then making a bracket to fit it and getting the check valve and fittings required to plumb it.Turned out Brad got the car back the last day before he had to head off for work.As I said Brad was very patient and I to him apologise for taking so long this time around, but I did not want to push it out the door just making a dyno number we wanted facts to know exactly what was going on, not half do something 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 7m 8d Gender: Male Posted 31/08/12 11:35 AM Share Posted 31/08/12 11:35 AM Do it once do it right, you guys do a great job by all accounts I wouldnt be complaining! Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednose RNS10S Donating Members 2,229 Member For: 18y 6m 18d Gender: Male Posted 31/08/12 11:37 AM Share Posted 31/08/12 11:37 AM (edited) This is why I went the A1000, sure I could have risked it and went a single 044 as plenty of others have but wanted that extra safety margin.Mick, the extent you go to to further your own knowledge which can only help your customers is truly remarkable. Edited 31/08/12 11:38 AM by rednose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 31/08/12 11:37 AM Share Posted 31/08/12 11:37 AM (edited) Thanks guys, but we do not like to mess our customers around which started to happen in this case Edited 31/08/12 11:38 AM by ratter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednose RNS10S Donating Members 2,229 Member For: 18y 6m 18d Gender: Male Posted 31/08/12 11:40 AM Share Posted 31/08/12 11:40 AM Yes but it was for the right reasons Mick, I would totally understand if I was a customer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARVO Member 141 Member For: 16y 4m 11d Gender: Male Posted 31/08/12 11:42 AM Author Share Posted 31/08/12 11:42 AM No problem Mick doing things properly takes time, thanks again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8TOADS Silver Donating Members 3,618 Member For: 19y 7m 27d Gender: Male Location: OZ Posted 31/08/12 03:02 PM Share Posted 31/08/12 03:02 PM Awesome on many levels. It's pleasing to see actual fact / data has driven the decisions and both parties are very satisfied. Big high five from me for ratter's approach. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Eyes flame magnet Gold Donating Members 5,674 Member For: 16y 9m 18d Gender: Male Location: adelaide hills- 'race air' central Posted 31/08/12 10:53 PM Share Posted 31/08/12 10:53 PM man I love e85..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARVO Member 141 Member For: 16y 4m 11d Gender: Male Posted 01/09/12 05:35 AM Author Share Posted 01/09/12 05:35 AM Thanks guys if there was one mod you could tell some one to get it would be to tune on E85 (@PIT LANE) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjaz Donating Members 1,841 Member For: 16y 2m 27d Gender: Male Location: CQ Posted 01/09/12 05:50 AM Share Posted 01/09/12 05:50 AM Nice work guys. Got any pics of a1000 mounted to plaz surge tank? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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