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RE: wrc rally replica build thread - ALMOST - konafocuswrc - 05-29-2012

there was leak on that fitting, and this fitting is 1 time use only..
tried to take off and could not do it, i left it as-is as leak was not serious.

i could've put some jb-weld around it..

1 day, my friend decided to tighten more and he pulled brass fitting without holding cooler side and whole thing got twisted.

i enjoyed watching oil fountain for couple seconds.

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - ALMOST - konafocuswrc - 06-01-2012

tonight, my car will go for 3rd gear wot datalog.

and seems like the engine i have has better compression.
with exact same setup, my old engine had 4~5 psi and this one has 7~8psi.

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - ALMOST - 02_svt_guy - 06-01-2012

^ This will be fun!

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - ALMOST - konafocuswrc - 06-02-2012

well car was doing 6.5 psi.
next monday when weather is clear, i will be doing 9 psi 3rd wot datalog and if datalog looks okay, 11psi.

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - konafocuswrc - 06-05-2012

here is how mounted spoiler, made brackets from left over metal strip.
needs some more cleaning and painting but looks good and holds strong.

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everything is mounted but still lot of things to do.
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old turboxs boost controller and brand new turbosmart in-cabin boost controller both have same boost leak problem..
i am not sure if it is boost spike or boost leak.

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - adamzx5 - 06-05-2012

Is it making any boost?

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - konafocuswrc - 06-05-2012

i did have constant boost (around 6.5psi) when i was doing 3rd wot datalogging with boost controller closed.
i turned boost up on turbosmart in-cabin b-controller, boost went upto 8psi and went down to 6.5psi.
swapped to my old turboxs b-controller and seems like it is better but still have small leak.

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - adamzx5 - 06-05-2012

If its holding a constant psi , and dosnt go below that , wouldnt that be a spike not a leak?

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - konafocuswrc - 06-05-2012

i guess i confused you.

first, without boost controller open, means internal wastegate has 6.5 psi.
and that 6.5psi was constant.

now, benefit of having boost controller is to raise boost.
when i raised boost, it was showing 8psi, then it goes down to 6.5psi in a seconds, no matter which gear i am in.

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - ZTWsquared - 06-06-2012

(06-05-2012, 12:57 PM)konafocuswrc Wrote: i guess i confused you.

first, without boost controller open, means internal wastegate has 6.5 psi.
and that 6.5psi was constant.

now, benefit of having boost controller is to raise boost.
when i raised boost, it was showing 8psi, then it goes down to 6.5psi in a seconds, no matter which gear i am in.

Is the internal waste gate disabled by the boost controller? Just looking at the numbers it seems to me the iwg is still operational.

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - 02_svt_guy - 06-06-2012

I was thinking the same thing.

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - MuskokaZX3 - 06-06-2012

The IWG will always be operational... What happens is the boost T changes the psi the IWG is seeing... So, the boost controller is seeing 8 psi but only let's the IWG see 6.5 or whatever...

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - ANTHONYD - 06-06-2012

So leo, what's the ETA on completion.
Right down to the last decals?

I wanna know when I come see it!

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RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - jtdanks - 06-06-2012

Lol how's the visibility with that spoiler threw the rear view mirror haha

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - konafocuswrc - 06-06-2012

IWG(6.5) is operational. my post #604 says i did 3rd wot datalog no problem.
so this extra 1.5psi from boost controller is not holding constant.

I am not sure when this car will see the last decals but I will be able to drive next month or two.

Lol??why? visibility is not bad

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - buzz2.0 - 06-06-2012

leo bring it to the scarborough meet tomorrow and we'll figure it out...

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - konafocuswrc - 07-11-2012

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removed stock fuel door
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not actual fuel door i ordered but look something like this and in brushed aluminum finish
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car is drivable and getting plate reg sticker tomorrow.

cannot decide which way to go..

1.
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RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - moon111 - 07-11-2012

Upper middle of grill with a black/smoked cover on it.
BTW, sticker goes on the back plate on cars, front on trucks.
(This car is just dying for an excuse to be pulled over. LOL)

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - konafocuswrc - 07-11-2012

(07-11-2012, 08:03 AM)moon111 Wrote: BTW, sticker goes on the back plate on cars, front on trucks.

thanks i know that much.

never had any pulled over issue before with kona for the last 8 years, hope i am good with this car.

(07-11-2012, 08:03 AM)moon111 Wrote: Upper middle of grill with a black/smoked cover on it.

tried upper middle, it looked kinda weird but i will see when i actually get mesh grill mounted.

RE: wrc rally replica build thread - BOOST LEAK - MuskokaZX3 - 07-11-2012

yea, right below the michelin sticker on the grill