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Subject: aquamist Question: me again, i know i've already asked bout this, but some people have told me not to use water injection! all i want to run is 22-25 psi safely, is there anything else i could do instead of buyin auqamist? thanks again Answer: turn the boost down, or retard the ignition slightly. |
| ID: 6033 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: IS MY CAR USING TOO MUCH FUEL Question: HI WIZ MY CAR HAS A STANDARD CARB AND IS RUNNING 12 ISH PSI BOOST STAINLESS ,FILTER, AND WHEN I PUT 20 QUIDS WORTH OF FUEL IN IT LASTED ABOUT 110 MILES DRIVING IT HARD AT TIMES THEN STEADY? IS THIS OK Answer: yes, thats perfectly normal. |
| ID: 6034 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: water injectioin Question: hi mate read the question about it just wondering is the aqua stealth kit hard to fit also will it work well with a charge cooler and where would i stick the nosle anywhere on the hard pipe? im going to be running 25psi will this help cheers. one more mate is the campus head the same as a gtt and is it ok to use then Answer: campus head is different to gtt one. the aquastealth kit aint hard to fit. you will need to find space for the pump though... stick the jet on the outlet of the charge cooler, so the water spray has more distance to travel and absorb heat, before it gets to the carb! |
| ID: 6035 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Hoses Question: Hi wizzard, would 6mm silicon tubbing be ok to replace the pipe what goes from the actuator to the carb, because ti is a little perished?, thank you John Answer: yes it would be ok, although 3mm ID bore is better. |
| ID: 6036 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: exhaust manifold gasket Question: Evening Wiz, just a quick one, got a head gasket set, the inlet/exhaust manifold gasket has a little steel type plate, does that face the head or the manifold? Cheers mate!! Answer: some say the metal faces the head as the fibre takes out the imperfections in the manifold cast surface. others say metal part goes next to the manifold for heat dissipation!!! the choice is yours! |
| ID: 6037 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: standard turbo info Question: hi, can u tell me the full spec of a standard renualt 5 turbo charger? both a/r`s and and compressor blade size and turbine blade size thanks. Answer: its on the freakin boards matey. off the top of my head its 0.42 inlet 0.35 exhaust. im probably wrong, but search the boards function does kinda work well 
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| ID: 6038 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: HELP PLEASE Question: Hi Wiz Got a little problem, got a Rover Tom cat turbo for my 5, and after bout 140 mile runing at 16-18 psi its now smoking, when driving it seem ok, its when the oil pressure drops, eg slowing down, at taffic lights it then starts smoking blue smoke, and when reving from idle, the turbo does have bout 1mm - 2 maybe in and out movement, and the car was fine with the t2 on it, so im thinking its the turbo causing this, AM I RIGHT, or can it be somthing else, the car is ruing wel, and theres no water in oil, oil in water, THANKS Answer: the turbo is fecked. one big problem with fitting the standard tomcat turbo, is that there is no 360° thrust washer, and the turbo is designed for 13psi max.... and no doubt you got it 2nd hand, which in most cases means its bolloxed! |
| ID: 6039 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: clutch Question: alrite wiz, the other day me clutch started slipping, but only in fourth gear?? and now is completely fine? any ideas wat the cause or problem is or was? cheers Answer: just make sure the clutch plates aint getting leaked on by any oil, eg rocker cover etc etc!! |
| ID: 6040 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Gordini - GTT Conversion Question: I'm about to fit a GTT carb, fuel pump & intercooler to my Dini Turbo - do I need to use the fuel pump relay & is there anything else I should be aware of??? ta Answer: yeah, use the gtt aei!! not sure about the gtt fuel pump relay, why not just use the dini one, but with a gtt pump? |
| ID: 6041 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: head Question: so is it ok to use a campus head tho???? Answer: no |
| ID: 6042 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Aux Fuel Pump Question: When I start the car with 1/4 tank of fuel the Aux pump keeps energising and running without stopping sometimes for a few minutes. The light on the fuel gauge also randomly comes on whilst driving along with 1/4 tank, any ideas what could be wrong with it?I did change the dash clocks a while ago but this shouldnt affect it should it? Cheers Answer: It would have if you've put the fuel gauge needle back on in the wrong position... |
| ID: 6043 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: in car boost Question: just bought a 2nd hand incar boost adj. for me 5. it has three ports at the back - with three pipes, where exactly do each of these go? anyway, once this is fitted, how exactly do I stop myself running silly-o-psi, i seem to remembre europarts talking about restrictors or limiters once upon a time.......help o doctor 5! Answer: http://www.rtoc.org/wizard/question.asp?id=3168 just dont turn it up too. exercise self control. |
| ID: 6044 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: In car boost 2 Question: my apologies I forgot to mention I have a single port actuator..if this helps? Answer: great, thanks.
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| ID: 6045 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: how many k reg r5 turbos are left out there Question: a frend says in dvla says there is 12 still on road is this true thanks wizard Answer: If he/she works at the dvla, and has access to the relevant data, then who am I to argue?! However, to my knowledge, there was only originally 5 K-plates in existence, and I believe one of those died of death a while ago. |
| ID: 6046 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: nissan turbo Question: hi wiz, ive just been given a turbocharger from a nissan bluebird zx turbo, its got .48 a/r on the compressor housing and a .63 on the turbine housing the blades are roughly 35mm compressor and turbine blades that is. is this worth fitting to my 5? also can u tell mesize of the blades on a standard t2 Answer: the 0.63 will mean its laggy. see if you can change the rear housing to a 0.35.... |
| ID: 6047 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: head Question: i know the campus head is thinner but is this the only reason not to use it its got about 72.2 left on it had a skimm to. Answer: A 72.2mm head is a tad on the skinny side, and will raise the c/r significantly. The manifold stud pattern is different as well, hence you'll have grief lining up/tightening up the manifolds. Easier to source a gtt head and use that - There's a few of them knocking about on Ebay at the mo if that helps. |
| ID: 6048 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Devil Strut Brace Question: Dear Wiz. I have finally got hold of a lovely devil strut brace, spent the majority of yesterday polishing it up resulting my sweating like a peado in a nursery.... anyway, came to fit it and the bonnet wont shut. As you can imagine I am less than impressed. Question is wiz, are the GT turbo cup cars' bonnets different than the road cars and if they are the same how did they get them to fit? Answer: Firstly, lucky bastard!  The Cup cars used to run with their bonnets slightly open (with the aid of bonnet pins, rather than using the OE bonnet-catch), hence the brace wouldn't be in the way of the bonnet. What you'll probably find is it's the bonnet stay rod that's catching on the brace - You could temporarily remove the rod and see if the bonnet then shuts fully. Didn't Mart do this with his bonnet when he fitted his Devil brace? You could also ask Dixy how he got his bonnet to shut. Alternatively sell the brace to me and I'll worry about getting the bonnet to shut! |
| ID: 6049 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: boost gauge Question: got me boost gauge fitted nicely, (although i constantly re assess where I shud put it)...Now, how exactly do I get it lightin up? Got some leccy cable n clips to attach to back, but where on earth shud I send the wires to? i am a complete and utter novice. Oh, at the mo, the guage is right in corner, drivers side dash. Cheers big ears! Answer: One wire will go to a good earth, and the other wire will be scotch-blocked into the lighting cct of your dash; ie, it could be spliced into the wire(s) that go to the dimmer control. |
| ID: 6050 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Electric Window Switches Question: Hi ! I have just installed electrical window in my car. And need some help to figure the wiring at the electric window switches. Which one is described as nr 1 or 5? Where to attach 12 V, ground, the two wires from window motor ?? A complete wrining guide would be great. Many thanks. Answer: look in haynes manual..... |
| ID: 6051 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: King Lead Question: Which is the best King Lead to get for the that has a few mods....i.e. 150-160bhp. Answer: The standard Renault Bougicord lead will be fine. |
| ID: 6052 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: sealing carb Question: hi just had a group a carb made up just comig to put it back on and was wondering are you meant to seal it with gasket sealer silicone etc or do you have to fit the gaskets dry also do you use gasket sealer etc on the carb elbow help much appreciated Answer: Don't use any sealant at all - Simply fit the gaskets as is. |
| ID: 6053 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Avo Coil over.. Question: Hello Wizard.. I have AVo Coil over with the phase1 top mounts and plates, its not in the center where is two 1/2 inch bolts sets.. so the problem that the steering is to hard to turn.. can you help me do any thing !! to change to top mounts and plates of the phase2 !! is it avilable !! Thnks.. Carlos Answer: is the avo kit for the phase 1 or a phase 2? you cannot put ph1 tops on a ph2 strut.... and vice-versa. |
| ID: 6054 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: what Question: When I turned right on Sunday there was a loud bang from the left side of my car. Now my neck hurts. Any idea what it might be? Answer: having seen the video andy, i would say it could have been worse. - you could have been banged in the rear by some overweight, dozy , welsh cow in a corsa instead. At least you had fun doing it, all i got was a smashed rear bumper and a rear tailgate that dont squeek any more, when i drive down the road. 
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| ID: 6055 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: high temp Question: hi wiz, thanks for your help as i now have my engine running. some slight teething problrms. il try and go into as much detail as poss. the engine is running but hot. i dnt need a water inlet/ outlet for my turbo as it is a 360 degree thrust bearing garret t25. i poped to nobz gaff to copy his piping. he has done away with most of the pipes around the carb. including the one next to the temp snesor on the water pump. this is now were his water return is form his turbo. so i cut my feed pipe, i filled up the coolant like hayne says. now after running foe a while with the cap off i notice that steam is coming out of the bleed valves on the hoses, and i looked at the temp guage and it is v high. suggest to me it over heating. is the pipe that i cut to blame for this. the engine sound fine with a slight misfire which i put downt to a dizzy. but. i havent re torqued the head yet and i started it twice is this the problem? cheers agian so close to geting on the road tom Answer: do not fill coolant up like haynes says. clip the water return pipe to the expansion bottle. then fill it wil coolant, undo hoses then blow into the bottle. water should get forced out of the open nipples!! remember to close nipples whilst still blowing!!! |
| ID: 6056 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Which turbo? Question: Hey, I'm in the process of moving my GTT engine into my Monaco. I'm going to buy an alloy intercooler and am looking to get between 180-200 bhp eventually. I will probably get the spider jobby and boost adjuster thing next. I'll then need a turbo. I'm willing to spend up to £600 on one. Originally i was going to get Ktec's £395 turbo but i've thought I may as well spend the extra 200 and then I've got the potential for more boost later. Can you recommend a turbo to me please? Answer: GT22r or 25r would be a good choice. |
| ID: 6057 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Cranks Question: alrite mate imy five turbo is having a rebuild and the man that is doing it says that i can put a crank in from another car! will this be ok and what cars will he be able to get one from, he wanted to get one out of a non turbo engine, will this hold under the pressure of the turbo? thanks and if u could reply asap please as i need to stop him if he cant do it thanks kris Answer: Yep, it's perfectly fine to use a crank from a n.a engine, but make sure you use the 1397cc crank. |
| ID: 6058 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Bad boys Question: Bad Boys,what ya gonna do ? What ya gonna do when they come for you ? Answer: You know what man? I'm so sick of this bullshit. What, I'm supposed to APOLOGIZE for my family leaving me money? All I EVER wanted to be was a cop. I go out there and take it to the max everyday. I'm the first guy through the door and I'm always the last one to leave the crime scene. So you know what? Fuck you, and f*** them, and f*** EVERYBODY that's got a problem with Mike Lowrey. |
| ID: 6059 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: paddle clutch Question: what is a paddle clutch? Answer: its a clutch made of paddles, thought up by a canadian kayaker whilst getting eaten by a grizzly. he survived and made a mint. it looks like this. http://www.powerengineering.co.uk/acatalog/F_Clutches_ALCON.jpg |
| ID: 6060 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: big intercooler VS charged cooler vs water injection Question: ok wiz, over the years many people have said many things to me regaurding the above mentioned. some say water injection is like having cool night air permenantly, and some people have said it is useless. what is you view on water injection.... also the same as above for a charge coolers and many people have told me to just stick to a good large intercooler. basicly the feeling you get on a cold winter night with moisture in the air is the feeling i want from my car always so water injection is the way to go?? Answer: There's no conclusive answer I'm afraid, although water injection will help if you plan on running high boost levels and/or advancing the ignition. Have a search of the boards, stick the kettle on, and enjoy reading the many 'chargecooler vs fmic' threads/debates there's been over the years!  |
| ID: 6061 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: crack in wastegate Question: ive bought a second hand stage 2 turbo and when it was delivered i noticed a crack inside wastegate will this affect the performance thanks ryan Answer: Depends how big the crack is? It's fairly normal for there to be a slight crack around the wastegate area, but if the crack goes right through the scroll it'll leak turbine drive gas. |