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[allpaw4]

If you are going to be running a tune for both, get the ultimate tune done first, and then fill up on E85, and run the second tune like that. Dont get the E85 map made for a full tank of just E85, as you will always have some residue 98 RON fuel in the tank (if you switch between them, likely you will have about 10L of 98 left in the tank when you put in the E85). If its tuned for full E85, the extra 10L of 98 will drop the octane level and you will get some knock.

Its not just when you have the foot flattened that you will have worse fuel consumption. Do some reading man. I think from memory you use 30 - 50% more fuel, all the time.
http://hioctaneracin...t-e85-fuel.html

Just remember that yours will be tuned with a much higher safety tolerance than a race car would, so you probably wont see the 30% increase they are talking. Probably closer to 15%.

[vicelore]

Sooo i just did a tally on my running total so far... this is prob some good info for anyone looking to do this kinda conversion...


Engine 7950
Cluster 420
Xmember / tail shaft 200
Indicators 50
Timing belt 500
Loom / Fuel pump 1500
Ez lip 50
Hubs/shafts 250
2 pots 265
Diff 550
Brake reco/ rotas / pads 675
Crush bar 165
Jim Berry clutch 1100

Total $13675

This is what iv spent so far..

So if I wasnt unlucky with a bent conrod this would be around what you would be looking at.. Becuase of the 'ed engine / clutch and my desire for more power, im looking at another 10k ontop of this..

[Sam]

I should do I price list on mine :/

[vicelore]

I should do I price list on mine :/

its kinda depressing... But before i started this i spoke to a mate with a 300kw ls1 in a mazda rx7 he converted himself, and he told me " it will cost what it costs".. He spent around the 20 k mark so i dont feel to bad..

[JRod]

Should buy my big engine hahahahahaha.. You'll be able to push a lot more out than 300kw.

[vicelore]

That would of put my budget up another 10k.. I have used allot of parts out of the front cut including the 6 speed..

Plus then i would be looking at a clutch worth 2.4k etc etc etc.. prob a 30 k build ? in a 5k car..

[vicelore]

Do some reading man. I think from memory you use 30 - 50% more fuel, all the time.
http://hioctaneracin...t-e85-fuel.html

Great link bro.. Thanks.

Kinda put me off again..

[JRod]

2400 for a clutch?!?!?!?!?!?! What are you fricken runnin???????

[vicelore]

The guy building my engine was talking about anything over 350 ish would need a dual plate .. From what iv seen they are over the 2k mark ? What where you planning on running ?

[JRod]

The single plate jim berry. Serge has the same one on HAULS and thats pulling 460kw. Best time is 9.9 @ 149mph.

[jakefake]

I only paid $400 for my Jim Berry Race button clutch 4900lbs and it holds 330kW fine! :S

[vicelore]

You guys got a link to this ??? Sounds awesome..

Edit... Is this him ??

http://www.motorspor...lutch/index.htm

Anyone got opinions on turbos.. This is the one iv been recommended..

http://www.avoturbo....rger-p-736.html

When speaking to him yesterday he also said the stock V7 ECU may struggle over 300kw.. His solution was a link ECU at $2800..

[allpaw4]

Dunno, whats there to bugger up in the ECU? It's not going to mechanically fail, seems to me he is up-selling parts to you so you buy them. ECU should handle anything provided its tuned well enough. Plus the stock one will read EVERYTHING, not just what the tuner wants it to read, which translates to harder for him to tune, and more safety margins for you.

[JRod]

Have you looked into Garrett or Precision turbos?

Have you looked for any if these items on ebay? You just might be surprised in some of the prices.

[Alex]

Don't touch AVO.

Nugget turbos.


I've heard a few reports that the poorly casted exhaust housings are quite prone to cracking.


I loved my potato (GT2860RS).

[JRod]

I still have my GT35R with a 1.06 housing and anti surge porting dont on the front housing. Pm me if your interested in a real turbo mate.

[vicelore]

Well i sold the VW for some more Subbie money

JRod, Ill have a read about the turbo but sounds the goods..

[vicelore]

Thoughts boys ??

http://www.garage7.c...emart&Itemid=53

[crazyrob]

nice! i know those guys from g7:D

[vicelore]

I need more info on what im looking for with these..

Not sure if i need internal or external wastegate ( I know the difference but unsure which way to go, I do want a small BOV noise so im assuming internal .. ) ... A V band clamp or 4 bolt ? Housing size ? Been searching but unsure what works best with subys..

Any info greatly appreciated as its a pretty expensive part.. SO i dont wanna buy the wrong thing.

Thanks Vice.