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sbv

Member Since 31 Jan 2013
Offline Last Active Feb 02 2022 08:34 PM
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In Topic: Urban Outback - GTB

10 July 2018 - 09:49 PM

As many of you may know, I was sitting at the traffic lights about 12 months ago and the motor popped. I haven't opened it up or anything yet to assess the damage.

 

I've put a for sale thread up hoping someone will have some time to fix this up! PM me if you know anyone that might be interested. Would much rather sell whole than part.


In Topic: Tuning a Rev C

28 November 2017 - 05:34 PM

22psi

13psi on launch control was pretty ambitious too

Id like to say Im not interested in a price on a short motor... but Id be lying. PM would be awesome if you get a chance!

In Topic: Tuning a Rev C

28 November 2017 - 10:00 AM

I was sitting at the lights a few months back and it just went pop. Theres clearly a hole in the top of the block but due to work and family commitments I havent investigated beyond that. I also noticed a puddle of oil where the car had been parked that morning - hadnt driven it for a month or 2 - but not convinced yet that its related.

I did a hill climb late last year and had been winding up the boost beyond what was perhaps reasonable for an unopened block and experimenting with launch control etc.

Im thinking, given E85 doesnt have a very long shelf life, the fuel was bad at the time too and given the old thing was feeling a bit tired it just gave up.

Its been an awesome journey so far - So tempting to replace the short block and keep going. Just time and other responsibilities in the way atm...

In Topic: Tuning a Rev C

27 November 2017 - 05:26 PM

Shame I didnt see this earlier. My car has been sitting in my shed for a few months now (albeit in bad repair) and Im considering parting it...

Highly recommend Eculabs. So functional! Eculabs and E85 was definitely the best decision.