Aardvark74 Member 53 Member For: 7y 1m 20d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 26/03/18 04:08 AM Share Posted 26/03/18 04:08 AM Hey, New to the forum. Just purchased a Mk1 BF Typhoon on Petroleum grey and while she is definitely a nice car and drives well...When I was test driving her the boost gauge doesnt go up all that much. Not that I was exactly flooring it... Its done appox 130000k and looks to be in great condition with all service records (Brembo calipers could do with a repaint!) Just asking what to expect in regards to the boost gauge and my driving, thanks. (when I was taking off at the lights I had to really give it stick just for it to move to a quarter, which it did quite effortlessly) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93801-just-bought-a-typhoon/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 6m 17d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 26/03/18 04:23 AM Share Posted 26/03/18 04:23 AM (edited) Should go past half way. 9psi Edited 26/03/18 04:24 AM by arronm 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93801-just-bought-a-typhoon/#findComment-1654436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,498 Member For: 17y 1m 4d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 26/03/18 04:31 AM Share Posted 26/03/18 04:31 AM It's a pretty useless gauge, but yeah, arronm is right and it goes to about 2/3rds at full boost when the car is stock. If you're worried about the actual number, get it run up on a dyno and you'll see the boost and power numbers it's producing Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93801-just-bought-a-typhoon/#findComment-1654437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark74 Member 53 Member For: 7y 1m 20d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 26/03/18 02:35 PM Author Share Posted 26/03/18 02:35 PM Thanks for the reply guys, yeah that seems right...I was giving it a bit of sh*t off the lights and it went about quarter, but I wasnt going hard..havent driven her since..Pick it up on wednesday..Or whenever they fix the I <3 Bananasing elec windows lol...130000ks should be ok for the Barra turbo... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93801-just-bought-a-typhoon/#findComment-1654496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossmang FREAKY Donating Members 12,440 Member For: 15y 4m 19d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 27/03/18 09:49 AM Share Posted 27/03/18 09:49 AM the gauge is pretty wank haha chuck it on the dyno, use someone who specialises in ford turbos see what boost its running, I wouldn't rely on the gauge. stock turbo may be on its way out and or needs the boost solenoid cleaned out thingo. semi blocked cat who knows. what area are you from. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93801-just-bought-a-typhoon/#findComment-1654538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark74 Member 53 Member For: 7y 1m 20d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 27/03/18 02:41 PM Author Share Posted 27/03/18 02:41 PM Hey, from Perth...was thinking about taking it for a tune I hope the bloody turbo aint on its way out! I have a warranty but its a sh*te warranty Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93801-just-bought-a-typhoon/#findComment-1654559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 6m 17d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 27/03/18 03:09 PM Share Posted 27/03/18 03:09 PM If you are in Perth. I can help out 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93801-just-bought-a-typhoon/#findComment-1654560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossmang FREAKY Donating Members 12,440 Member For: 15y 4m 19d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 28/03/18 06:46 AM Share Posted 28/03/18 06:46 AM On 27/03/2018 at 2:41 PM, Aardvark74 said: Hey, from Perth...was thinking about taking it for a tune I hope the bloody turbo aint on its way out! I have a warranty but its a sh*te warranty Expand take it to Xtreme ford tuning mate for a full health check. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93801-just-bought-a-typhoon/#findComment-1654594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark74 Member 53 Member For: 7y 1m 20d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 28/03/18 02:50 PM Author Share Posted 28/03/18 02:50 PM Thanks Arronm and Freaky...Ill save a bit of coin 1st though...Paid cash I saved for this Typhoon on looong 12 hour shifts 8 on 4 off lol....Also, is it normal to hear the wooshing sound after turning off your car like the turbo is spooling down? I hear this is normal? Might pay for me to wait 30 secs before turning off the car. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93801-just-bought-a-typhoon/#findComment-1654622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixy Angel Expert Donating Members 9,132 Member For: 20y 2m 17d Gender: Male Location: North Jamberoo, NSW Posted 29/03/18 04:38 AM Share Posted 29/03/18 04:38 AM Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93801-just-bought-a-typhoon/#findComment-1654646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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