| ID: 5546 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: which model Question: what model car would i look for with a turbo in it .... i.e i wont a volvo to do a conversion on my 5 .. so would i be looking for a volvo li,sxi or which one would i need? dont no the model no. i am looking for vheers mate Answer: 440 turbo or 480 turbo. all say turbo on the back. |
| ID: 5547 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: how much BHP? Question: Hello wizard, I was wondering how many BHP my car is likely to produce with the current mods I've done. You can see the specs on my profile. To be complete: I still have a standard exhaust system. I intend to replace it with a 2¼"" stainless steel one, with a 2½"" straight through silencer. Would that increase the power even more? And by how much you recon? Thanks a lot! Answer: oh no, not another sodding how much bhp do i have question!!!??? i reckon 180bhp with standard exhaust. yes the power would increase with the bigger bore exhaust! |
| ID: 5548 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: rear drive train Question: Hello wizard, I've recently bought a second-hand rear drive train from a R5 GT Turbo ""Cup"". I've heard that it has thicker torsion bars and that it's lighter than a standard one, it that correct so far? Now for the actual question: I also want to lower the front of the car by 35mm. Will I also need to lower the back of the car with the cup rear drive train installed? I've heard that the cup R5s were lower than the standard R5, so maybe I'm lucky! Answer: i think you need to ask a few of the people in the club with r5 cup's. there are several, and if you PM them they will be more than helpful, especially if you say i sent you. try Mart or Eugein, they are likely candidates! |
| ID: 5549 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Cam comparison Question: Hi Wiz, sorry but another ""BHP"" question. I have recently put another engine in my 5, and the person who i took it off told me it was completely std, but may have a 285. I don't think it has (cos it sounds a bit different from my old one which did have one)but thats another matter. How much bhp do u think this engine would have at 20psi compared to my old engine which did have a 285(otherwise std).? Both engines where using a t28, and charge cooler, and intercooler. THANK U WIZ Answer: piper suggest a 20bhp difference don't they? 
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| ID: 5550 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Cam comparison Question: Hi Wiz, sorry but another ""BHP"" question. I have recently put another engine in my 5, and the person who i took it off told me it was completely std, but may have a 285. I don't think it has (cos it sounds a bit different from my old one which did have one)but thats another matter. How much bhp do u think this engine would have at 20psi compared to my old engine which did have a 285(otherwise std).? Both engines where using a t28, and charge cooler, and intercooler. THANK U WIZ Answer: so eagre you thought you'd press enter twice eh? |
| ID: 5551 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: which one? Question: hi wiz just i am thinking of getting a bk box for my 5 it is the non turbo though. would u know on what exhuast i can get and what sort? i was thinking of just a unversial one?how would it be possible to fit?would i need any extras...oh and y is the exhst intermediate section diffrent from the turbo and non turbo?with the down pipe section starting before torsions?thanks Answer: the turbo exhaust section is larger bore than the non turbo. the universal back box maybe made to fit, it you got some straight pipe or felxi pipe from an exhaust place, and clamped/welded it onto where the original back box went. |
| ID: 5552 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: fuel pump 2 Question: sorry me again forgot to put that i can use high boost so is the pump up to it cheers Answer: yes , all is ok |
| ID: 5553 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: help! Question: hi wiz my car cut out the other day and will not start ever since. i have renewed the fuel pump and filter and timing sensor wire ive pulled the fuel pipe off the carb and nothing is coming through i crank it over and the rev counter doesnt move neither, im not getting any sparks from the plugs could it be the fuel pump relay or what else could it be ,ive got petrol in the car lol,the car turns over fine but just wont start please help me!!!!! im gunna buy a fuel pump relay tomorrow hhhheeeeeelllpp!!! Answer: is the relay that controls the aei ok? - its right next to the aei in the scuttle tray. if this is faulty then you wont get any sparks. btw stop moaning on the boards about question/answer times, everyone wants to know how much bhp their car gets with a turbo and x amount of boost or how much they need to do to get 200bhp. it gets tiring. |
| ID: 5554 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: starter motor again Question: i need your help dear wizard, i have another problem with my starter motor i recently fittted a new starter motor and i was going to work yesterday morning i stopped for about 5 mins, when i tryed to start my car it would not start all it would do is spin over like the starter is not engaging. i put the car in reverse and rocked the car, tryed to start it again and it started. could it be a sticky solenoid or something, it is a brand new starter motor.what do you suggest i should do Answer: it sounds like a sticky solenoid, caused by heat from the exhaust. maybe you can take it off, and lube up the solenoid mechanism...(remove by undoing two 7/8mm nuts) i could suggest you wrap the exhaust, or put renaults start heatshield in place.... |
| ID: 5555 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: TOUGH Q-GORDINI Question: ave phase 2- but do like the gordini turbo alloys-do these fit straight on? if not why exactly? im assuming theyre same size....do like the retro look lloys! Answer: they are 3 stud. so unless get some adapters made they will never fit. |
| ID: 5556 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: electric windows Question: when i took the window down it was fine, when i tried to close the window nothing worked and the window wouldnt go up Answer: there is corrosion on the connector to the window mech motor. clean it. should sort it. |
| ID: 5558 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: dodgy gearbox Question: whenever i change into second gear it always crunches for some reason, even if i come down the gears, however if i change into second gear very slowly then it goes in without crunching. Do you have any suggestions to the problem? hopefully not a new gearbox Answer: change the oil first, and see if that makes a difference. are all your engine mounts ok? is the clutch on the way out? if all is ok, then its gotta be your gearbox thats fecked... |
| ID: 5559 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Air vents Question: Hi Wiz why is it that only the two centre vents in the dash only blow out cold air and all the other vents blow out hot air? cheers Answer: cos thats what louis renault decided in his wisdom!!! |
| ID: 5560 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: runs on 3 if left 4 few days unstarted Question: hi wizz how u doing can u tell me why my car runs on 3 on first start up after a couple of dayz cheers mate Answer: check for water/condensation in the dizzy cap. make sure you leads are ok. im assuming you havent nlown the headgasket... |
| ID: 5561 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: lowering Question: Okay thanks for the help so far! And where can I find the guide for lowering the rear end again? I could swear it used to be here somewhere... Answer: http://www.rtoc.org/articles/article.asp?ArticleID=15 |
| ID: 5562 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: starter 2 Question: one more question about my starter. everytime i go out in the morning the car wont start, it keeps spinning but nothing happens someone suggested it could be a bad earth connection. could this be true and if so where do i find the earth for the engine which links to the car body Answer: it sounds more like the solenoid isnt flicking the gear onto the flywheel ring gear. maybe time to remove the starter and clean the solenoid out. |
| ID: 5563 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: which model Question: ok mate never got an answer from you about what model i would be looking for to do a volvo renault conversion ? Answer: really? http://www.rtoc.org/wizard/question.asp?id=5546 |
| ID: 5564 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: bosch fuel pump Question: please could you tell me the part no for the bosch uprated item thankin you Answer: http://www.rtoc.org/wizard/question.asp?id=5531 |
| ID: 5566 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: fuel problem Question: Hi wizard i came to start my car one day and it started but then came to a stop tryed to start it again but no noise frpm the fuel pump i replaced the pump as i already had a uprated one on order but no look if you could shed some light on the situation thanks TJ Answer: check the fuel pump relay and timing sensor lead. |
| ID: 5569 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: toein/out Question: every sane person in the world also know kwik fit dont know what they are talking about and i didn't want the standard setup i was just asking if you knew the fast road setup which as far as i know is toe out instead of toe in ie haynes doesnt tell you Answer: see, you know more than i do, i honestly thought kwik fit were the boys to trust  what you really need to get hold of is the 'cup' book, which im sure the master or eugein can help you with. im sure the information is in there. - as i unfortunately dont have it. PM them say i sent you 
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| ID: 5570 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: suspension Question: what is the spline on the torsion bar Answer: the splines on the torsion bar are the grooves that are cut lengthways on the ends. look alittle bit like this..... http://www.fjrtech.com/images/chassis/splines/no_lube_splines.jpg |
| ID: 5571 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: carb rebuild kits Question: Hi, Just a quick one, where is the best place to buy a carb rebuild kit for the 9 turbo as i wish to do this soon? also thinking of taking boost pressure up from 13 psi, what boost can i run with grp a head gasket, stainless exhaust and ally intercooler without losing any reliability or blowin up engine, Thanks Answer: Carb rebuild kit can be sourced from Webcon and/or Southern Carb's (numbers in contact section). Should be around £22 + P&P. 13psi will be fine, and you should be able to run that without having to modify the fuelling/carb jets. |
| ID: 5572 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Oil catch hoses. Question: Hi wiz. Is it very important that the hoses to the oil catch sits the right places? And what would happen if they didn't? I have a breather filter on too. Thanks. Answer: yes, if you dont have them in the correct places, or they are snapped or blocked then you may get smoke from the exhaust, or even oil blowing out of the breather filer. |
| ID: 5573 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: jets Question: hi wiz i have k-tec ktr350 rollerbearing turbo fiesta turbo charge cooler ktec camshaft ktec group a carb uprated head gasket i get 170bhp at 15 psi and wanting 200bhp so im going to turn psi up to 20 psi what main jet and air correcting jet will i need to do this ? i dont know what size is in at the mo cheers for the help wiz! Answer: is it a ktec grp a carb or one 'your mate had knocking around his garage'?? if it is ktec, i suggest you have a word with them... i reckon it should have a 150 main and a 90 air corrector in if its a 27mm venturi..... good for 20psi in my book.. |
| ID: 5574 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Upload Question: WHY cant i upload a pic anymore, its only a 800k jpg.?? Giving me some error uploading file. Answer: ask someone who cares. . . . . such as a website editor or the webmaster :0P |
| ID: 5575 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: boost chip Question: ive got a boost chip on my 5 turbo but what is a boost chip Answer: there is no such thing as a boost chip on the gt turbo. somebody has probably added a larger main jet and turned the boost up slightly.... |
| ID: 5576 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: boost chip Question: so what could i run the boost on then if i hav a main larger jet Answer: you need to get that checked out. measure it with a drill bit, could be 1.3mm-1.5mm. also check air corrector and 1st stage enricher... then we can tell you what to do
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| ID: 5577 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Wobbly Steering/Wheel after 60mph Question: Hi, When I brought my first 5, I had this same problem, through the steering wheel you can feel the wheel wobbling at higher speeds. It turned out one of the track rod ends was shagged and the joint had loads of play meaning that I could rock the wheel (left to right) quite a bit. I am getting the smae problem with my newest 5. I jacked it up, expecting to find play left-right in the wheel like I did before as the problem feels exactly the same, however was dissapointed when I found very little play in any direction in the wheel (either LH or RH). Can the steering rack cause this problem? Its definatly at the front of the car. Cheers. Answer: your wheels are to blame, they need rebalancing. try putting the front wheels on the back and the back on the front to see if it makes any difference.... |
| ID: 5578 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: which turbo? Question: Alrite wiz, lookin to get a new turbo, i have double capacity alloy intercooler, hi-flow air filter, custom exhaust system and a few other mods,carb re-jetting to be done soon, just wanted to know what turbo you would suggest for jus round the streets min lag good power delivery? be runnin bout 16 psi. and a no u must get sick of this question but wat kinda bhp will that set up wit the turbo you reccomend give me? cheers El Sid Answer: you're right i do get sick of idiots asking the same questions time and time again. but you are not one of THOSE people are you?  when do you want full boost to occur? - before 3.5k revs? if so, at 16psi on a t25/t2 will be fine for you. 16psi = 150-160bhp? |
| ID: 5579 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Are you Father Christmas? Question: I just wanted to know if the faces looked the same when asked ""I've been really good, can I have a horse"" and ""will the cup mod cure my hot starting problem""? you know the look, innocent, trusting expectation Answer: andy, i think you are mocking all those poor (and most are skint these days- try getting them to pay for anything) newbie gt turbo owners. im sure you didn't have a clue once upon a time...but i did hear a rumour that your first words were "" fully mappable efi"" - so maybe im wrong..... and in answer to your question.yes they do look the same. shouldn't you be helping out on the wizard board or summat? 
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