Need help????

[turbosarebetter]

Hey guys, some of you guys know me from the meets, some don't. If anyone local to Burlington ever needs help with there car I can lend a hand. I know how to do basicaly everything on these cars. For the big jobs like a turbo swap or clutch change I would charge something because of the length of time it would take to do, but for small things I would help out for the fun.

Keep that in mind next time you need some work done.

[Crazey]

welcome to the board.

[Scott_93TT]

Hey Crazykid,

I know of something that perhaps you could help me with...

As you might recall, my new (this July) TT is stock. I will be putting in a MBC, boost, and A/F guage this spring, but something I'd really like to do is gut the precats.

I've collected a lot of info on how best to do that, but I have neither the place nor the tools to do it. Is that something you could help me with??? I can bring the beer! ;)

Scott

[turbosarebetter]

Sure I can help you out next week some time if ya want. I have my car in the garage replacing the clutch right now. The only thing is I don't have a power drill anymore, if you have one , then lets do it!

[Fast Eddie]

Hey Crazykid,

Want to give me a hand dropping in some new, .032" plugs? I know you've done it a bunch of times, and you've got all the tips and tricks. :)
Last week i went for a run against my buddy after he put an A.B.T ECU in his Audi S4 and when i punched it in first i got this crazy triple-backfire and probably 60% loss of power. 2nd and third were fine though. (@12psi) A guy who seemed to know what he was talking about said it sounded like the air/fuel mixture wasnt igniting in the cylinder and once it went out and hit the red hot exhaust/turbo/d-pipe, kaboom! That is a very bad thought...very bad...:rolleyes: So i want to start at the plugs and work backwards till the problem is fixed. Got any spare time speedy?

I think i want to go with simple, proven, copper NGK's and be done with it. What are you using now?

P.S. I put the mitsu wing on last week(1994). looks pretty mean:mad:

Aaron
(green 93 TT)

[turbosarebetter]

I think we might need to have a car fixin party at my house! I'll be away this weekend with the military, for the plugs it only takes half hour to an hour so thats no biggie. It you wanted to stop by one night this week I could do them then, or I might be able to come out there. You'll be the 5th member I've done them for, I'll have to show you the ways!

[beekay]

I can vouch for him....... He installed new plugs and wires for me and we (and by "we" I mean "He") had it done in just over half an hour.

Really good guy..........

[Scott_93TT]

Hey crazykid,

I appreciate the offer. Since I don't have a drill or the requisite bits, I'll see if I can scare one up somewhere...

Wow, I can't believe you did the plugs and wires in like, a 1/2 hour. I got raped by the dealer on that one (but I didn't have a place or tools in any case).

I'll keep your experience in mind for the future!

I suppose if I did everything myself I'd be on the road to being as accomplished as you -- but after hearing about what you did with the hybrid turbos... Wow!

Scott

[white-vr4]

HEY CRAZEY KID

I JUST MOVED TO OAKVILLE.....ID LOVE TO CHECK OUT YOUR CAR SOMETIME......REMINDS ME OF MY 91 VR4 WHICH UNFORTUNATLY WAS WRECKED BY A FREIND.....ANYWAYS.....SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE AN AWESOME CAR.


DION

[Fast Eddie]

Hey Crazykid.

Im looking for the plug serial numbers on Stealth316 but im not sure if its the right one. NGK BCPR7ES = copper, one range colder, and not pre-gapped. Do you remember what the heck you put in? I know crappy tire can order the NGKs, but i need a number for them.

Also i have my fuel pump hotwire relay and wires all assembled, and the power cable run to the back, but i still havent wired it up. (damn, im lazy!) So we can probably stick that in while we wait to cool down a little. Did you solder or crimp?

Keep 'em spooled :p

Aaron

[turbosarebetter]

yep those are the plugs I got. They cost like $3 each. We can throw the fuel pump relay on if ya want while we wait. Its pretty quick.

white-vr4 What car do you have now?? I'll swing out to oakville when the clutch comes in and show ya the ride.

[white-vr4]

Originally posted by crazykid
yep those are the plugs I got. They cost like $3 each. We can throw the fuel pump relay on if ya want while we wait. Its pretty quick.

white-vr4 What car do you have now?? I'll swing out to oakville when the clutch comes in and show ya the ride.

UNFORTUNATLY I DO NOT HAVE A CAR AT THE MOMENT, I MADE THE MISTAKE OF LETTING MY FREIND DRIVE MY 91 VR4, AND HE TOTALLED IT.......ALSO I AM IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING MY ONTARIO LISENCE IN ORDER.....ITS NOT GOING SO SMOOTHLY SINCE MY FLORIDA IS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED......IM GETTING THAT TAKEN CARE OF THIS WEEK HOPEFULLY......I WONT BE ABLE TO AFFORD ANOTHER VR4 JUST YET DUE TO THE MOVE UP HERE AND NEW JOB AND ALL

[Fast Eddie]

Cool,
I'll drop you a line after i get them.

Aaron

[Fast Eddie]

For frig's sake!
Again im getting the line "discontinued" for this 9 year old car.
According to Can Tire, that serial number of NGKs is discontinued. Screw all this looking around and custom ordering. Im getting super-duper, extra-special CHAMPION replacements. stock heat range, gapped down with a big hammer. :mad:

Crazykid, You busy tommorow night (thursday)? Im off at 4:00

[white-vr4]

Originally posted by Fast Eddie
For frig's sake!
Again im getting the line "discontinued" for this 9 year old car.
According to Can Tire, that serial number of NGKs is discontinued. Screw all this looking around and custom ordering. Im getting super-duper, extra-special CHAMPION replacements. stock heat range, gapped down with a big hammer. :mad:

Crazykid, You busy tommorow night (thursday)? Im off at 4:00

I MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP YOU GET THOSE PLUGS IF YOUD LIKE.....I HAVE SOMEONE COMING UP FROM FLORIDA IN A FEW WEEKS.........IM SURE THEY WOULDNT MIND BRINGING SOME UP B/C I HAD JUST REPLACED MY NGK'S BEFORE MY CAR GOT WRECKED A FEW MONTHS AGO.....ASLO ANYTHING ELSE YOU MIGHT NEED FROM THE STATES THAT YOU CANT GET UP HERE, AS LONG AS ITS NOT TOO EXPENSIVE

[turbosarebetter]

Aaron - You can stop by if ya want tomorrow. Give my house a call first at (905) 332-3501, ask for Shane. We can go out around here and find the plugs, or I'll get them tomorrow. The guy at canadian tire must be retarded or something because they do sell them. Anyways I'll talk to ya tomorrow then.

[Diablo]

Shane, were there any tricks to doing the fuel pump? I want to put in a Walbro as well, so I was trying to loosen the nuts, but they are so corroded and so small that I snapped a couple off, even with WD40, then decided I'd better wait until I got some advice....Well?

[turbosarebetter]

My fuel lines were the same way. I ended up cutting the fuel line and insurting a metal tube inside it to hold the line together and using a few small hose clamps on each side of the slit line. You could come by over the weekend and I could lend a hand if you would like.

[Diablo]

Sounds great....I'm in Oakville. How about next weekend? I've got to order the pump.

[Fast Eddie]

Hey Shane,

I have tried to post replies here from work, but it goes all screwy. So anyway, thanks for the help on the plugs. At first there was a hesitation all through the mid-range RPMs, and i thought "damn, we gapped them too tight" but i guess they just needed to go through a few heating-cooling cycles to get them broken in or something.

Wohoo, she pulls like an elephant with rabies now!:eek: Not a hint of power drop-off at any point through the entire rev range. running at just over 14PSI and its clean and smooth.

That hotwired fuel pump just sucks the gas though.
Sunoco is LOVING me:rolleyes:

Anyway thanks again, and if anyone needs help, this is the fella you want to talk to.

PS. going to anymore shows/races this year? i still owe you one unmelted fuse holder ;)

[Scott_93TT]

Here's a question for you guys:

When you put in a larger fuel pump, as well as 'hotwire' it to ensure a constant voltage, does it automatically flow more fuel -- such that if you are stock injectors, stock boost, do you need some sort of fuel controller (ie S-AFC) to "turn down" the flow of fuel from the upgraded pump???

Some time over the winter I'd like to do the basic BPU mods (as I'm storing the car now) as I'm planning to turn up the boost next spring. I keep hearing that hotwiring (and possibly upgrading) the fuel pump is an important step in going BPU and above. Would it make sense to upgrade the fuel pump now (to help insure I get enough fuel and don't run lean when upping my boost), or as Fast Eddie was saying, it sucks more gas...???

[SpeedFreakSteve]

hey crazy.. i have a testpipe coming in the mail and i'm planning on gutting my pre-cats. I dunno if its too boring a job for you to show me how to do.. but I would take any help I could get. Also was wondering if you know any places in the GTA to get performance parts for our cars? I can't even find a place to get me a K&N FIPK around here in Toronto. I wanna get a 3sx lightweight pulley, but I have a feeling I'll have to get that shipped too.

[fou]

Scott – Yes you should go with a hot wire fuel pump and no you don’t need a fuel controller as long as you don’t change the injectors.
Go to the supra forum, you can get a cheap supra pump from there, but make sure it came off a Supra TT!



SpeedFreak – get a K&N Aircharger for a 95-99 DSM turbo “the off road one”, it’s bigger than the FIPK.
It fist right on part # 63-1000
I can’t remember how much mine cost, but it was like $95 cheaper than the one for our cars.

[turbosarebetter]

Diablo - Did you end up getting that fuel pump?

Fast Eddie - I don't think its the fuel pump re-wire that causes the car to suck down gas. I noticed after I re-gapped my plugs down my fuel economy went to shit. I'm going to be getting accel coils lext week (hopefuly) and probly an ARC-2 with a 87mm MAS just for kicks :D I'll be re-gapping the plugs back out to around .040 after the new coils go in.

Scott_93TT - If you hot wire the pump , yes it will pump more fuel. But that doesn't realy matter because what ever fuel is pumped and isn't used goes back into the tank. Its not like all the fuel that is pumped to the rails must go through the injectors.

SpeedFreakSteve - You might want to have a exhaust shop take off your cat. The bolts are usualy on there pretty damn tight. Once you have them loosen them once I could give you a hand with the rest. I buy everything from the states no matter what it is. Its always cheaper for me even with shipping charges. If you want a K&N, go to canadian tire and order part 63-1000 its for a 2g talon but fits our cars.

[fou]

Crazykid – when you order from the State, you should advertise what you’re buying and you might find some one to share the shipping cost with!

[Crazey]

Originally posted by SpeedFreakSteve
hey crazy.. i have a testpipe coming in the mail and i'm planning on gutting my pre-cats. I dunno if its too boring a job for you to show me how to do.. but I would take any help I could get. Also was wondering if you know any places in the GTA to get performance parts for our cars? I can't even find a place to get me a K&N FIPK around here in Toronto. I wanna get a 3sx lightweight pulley, but I have a feeling I'll have to get that shipped too.

OR what you could do, is order it, have it shipped to my house here in the states, and i can either take it back with me (a pulley is small, stuff like that i can, but and exhaust system?? kind of hard, lol) or send it with my cousin, and have it shipped to your house in TO from Ottawa. :)

[Crazey]

Originally posted by crazykid
Diablo - Did you end up getting that fuel pump?

Fast Eddie - I don't think its the fuel pump re-wire that causes the car to suck down gas. I noticed after I re-gapped my plugs down my fuel economy went to shit. I'm going to be getting accel coils lext week (hopefuly) and probly an ARC-2 with a 87mm MAS just for kicks :D I'll be re-gapping the plugs back out to around .040 after the new coils go in.



Won't you get blow-out with such a high gap??

[BigBoi]

Originally posted by fou
Crazykid – when you order from the State, you should advertise what you’re buying and you might find some one to share the shipping cost with!
Here Here!!!!
good plan;)

Even if I got no money to buy it I'd love to have the chance, lol;)
Mike

[turbosarebetter]

I'm hoping that I won't get blow out at that gap, I'll have to see, if I do, I just keep going lower till I get none. The lower that gap on the plugs the worse fuel economy I get. I get about 500 KM to a tank, thats not too good when it costs 84cents a liter to fill!


Next time I order in some parts I'll let you guys know.

BigBoi - Any word on if your friend still wants those parts?

[BigBoi]

Originally posted by crazykid
BigBoi - Any word on if your friend still wants those parts?
Yup.... PM sent!!

[Fast Eddie]

"I don't think its the fuel pump re-wire that causes the car to suck down gas. I noticed after I re-gapped my plugs down my fuel economy went to shit." - Crazykid

I just figured that the only way to use more gas is to pump more into the cylinder. Increasing the pressure would do this. I guess dropping the efficiency of the plugs, by gapping them down, would also impact that too.
Now putting them together at the same time. Hehe. Whenever i pull away from a stop, i bet i leave a puddle of gas that poured out the tailpipes.

But i'd sure rather have too much fuel than not enough, so you wont hear me or my motor complaining.;)

PS Off topic but how do you guys do those bold quotes in your messages? Im just cut/pasting.

[Crazey]

Originally posted by Fast Eddie

PS Off topic but how do you guys do those bold quotes in your messages? Im just cut/pasting.

You push the quote button under the person's message who you want to quote, hehehe.

[Fast Eddie]

Originally posted by Crazey
You push the quote button under the person's message who you want to quote, hehehe.

Got it :)

Thanks for not calling me a dumb ass :p

[Diablo]

Hi Guys....ibteresting topic, I havent been online much i nthe past month due to starting a new job and all the other typical excuses.

Shane, no, I also havent had a chance to get the new fuel pump...and until recently, honestly, the cash....But I have to pick one up soon, so I'll let ya know when, and hopefully you have a solution for the frozen bolts.

Guys in general, cars with high pressure fuel pumps (as is necessary for multi port fuel injection cars (typically 40lbs or so vs. around 6-9 lbs for carbureted/mechanical fuel pumps) have a fuel return line so that excess fuel not used by the injectors is returned to the tank and recirculated. Actually the old carb'd ones do as well, but they are less critical due to the lower pressures involved. So unless this line gets clogged (which would eventually make your car go BOOM), there should be little worry of "flooding" out your car with a bigger pump. This is more likely to happen with the addition of bigger injectors sans a fuel controller. All the fuel pump upgrade and wiring upgrade do, is ensure that your injectors are getting as much fuel as they can use....no more, no less. They are NOT force feeding fuel to your engine.

Hope this helps clear things up.

Cheers,

Diablo

[SuperFerrari]

I need to get it done sooner since the previous owner didn't do it -___-"
Anyone can help me out about it?
Thx

[turbosarebetter]

When I replaced the cam gears, I basicaly did the 100,000km tune up aswell. Its realy not that hard, just takes alot of time, and in the winter time I would leave it too the dealer. If you can wait till the spring time I might be able to lend you a hand.

[SuperFerrari]

thx, i hope my engine won't blow up before spring, i am worrying about it every single day :(

[BigBoi]

just take off the timing belt covers, and inspect the belt, turn it over a few times to inspect most of it, this is not something to trust but if you see that it is bad you should know you need it done ASAP.

Yes you can do it yourself:D , get a loan of a 10mm socket & wrench remove the three bolrs and the cover comes off!!!

It might make ya sleep better, LOL

http://www.nfimports.net/albums/Mikey/car.jpg

[BigBoi]

Oh yeah some times i do have too much time, lol

[marius]

noof...:D

[BigBoi]

it is NEWF by the way, LOL
Dam prowd of it too, lol:D :) :D

[marius]

hehe well don't I feel smart now:p

[clubscout]

CrazeyKid,

You've got pm

G

[clubscout]

Just wanted to take a moment to thank Crazeykid for
the 120000mile tune up he did on my car this weekend....He is an
A1 individual and I was very impressed by his cool under
insurmountable pressure....I would highly recommend
him to anyone looking for a job well done or just some advice
on our temperamental machines....

Thanks Again,

Clubscout

PS...Did I leave any tools in your garage..LOL

[Scott_93TT]

I wanted to add the fact that crazykid has been awesome about offering to help anyone out in need!!!

I've asked him to give me a hand with my DP, and he has gladly offered to assist if it is convenient.

Very cool.
I appreciate when someone with some knowhow is willing to help those of us out without the experience! :)

[turbosarebetter]

Clubscout - Thanks for the kind words. It was a little ( ;) ) stressful at times but still a fun time. I hope you picked up a thing or two along the way. But remember, This is my United States of Whatever :p

[clubscout]

YA WHATEVAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!:D

[SpeedFreakSteve]

I definately need help! I have a TT engine sitting in my locked garage, and I need to determine all of the parts that I need to get it up and running.

Here's what I think is missing that I'll need to install it:

Intercoolers + piping (will need to be customized abit to fit right I believe)
Front TT motor mount + connecting bracket for front turbo
TT downpipe
MAS + intake hose + air filter
Fuel pump
turbos (i have 2 9b turbo exhaust housings and 2 13g's on their way)
BOV
Aftermarket boost gauge
MBC


After I get all the parts.. I'll need to find someone/somewhere to swap the engines.

[fou]

The IC piping is the same for all the 3S.

How many oxygen sensors on the motor that you have in the car right now?

What year is the TT motor that you have?

[SpeedFreakSteve]

Originally posted by fou
The IC piping is the same for all the 3S.

How many oxygen sensors on the motor that you have in the car right now?

What year is the TT motor that you have?

Brian from GT-Pro said that the intercooler piping on one side won't exactly fit because something gets in the way, but that could be because he did a TT conversion, not a TT engine swap.

I don't know about how many O2 sensors I have on the motor in my car, but I can check.

The TT motor is a 1995.

[SpeedFreakSteve]

Originally posted by SpeedFreakSteve
Brian from GT-Pro said that the intercooler piping on one side won't exactly fit because something gets in the way, but that could be because he did a TT conversion, not a TT engine swap.

I don't know about how many O2 sensors I have on the motor in my car, but I can check.

The TT motor is a 1995.

Ok.. here's what I found out. Non-turbo chassis's have a piece of sheet metal where the intercoolers would be, so it needs to be cut out to put the intercoolers in. Everyone says its hard, but I think with a sawzall and a bimetal blade (which I have) it wouldn't be too bad.

[fou]

Or how about mounting the 2 Intercoolers in front of the rad? Since it will not be a direct bolt on, might as well add a few pipes and install the stock IC in the front.

They will be more efficient that way!

[SpeedFreakSteve]

Originally posted by fou
Or how about mounting the 2 Intercoolers in front of the rad? Since it will not be a direct bolt on, might as well add a few pipes and install the stock IC in the front.

They will be more efficient that way!

Thats a good idea. I think I'm going to see if one of my DSM friends can make that work with two DSM sidemount IC's.

[SpeedFreakSteve]

Originally posted by fou
Or how about mounting the 2 Intercoolers in front of the rad? Since it will not be a direct bolt on, might as well add a few pipes and install the stock IC in the front.

They will be more efficient that way!

Do you know if the DSM sidemounts will fit in the stock locations?

[fou]

I don’t think they will, but if you front mount them there’s no problem.

[SpeedFreakSteve]

Originally posted by fou
I don’t think they will, but if you front mount them there’s no problem.

I've asked some people about front mounting DSM IC's.... one person said that it might block the rad too much causing it to overheat easy. But I think if I mounted them sort of low it would be ok.

Another guy thought that they might not fit in front of the rad since DSM IC's are even thicker than stock ones. I'm not sure though... I'm going to try to borrow a DSM IC and see how close it is to fitting.

[fou]

Thick is a DSM IC?

The big front mount that are sold by GT-Pro, DN, … are 3” thick and we can even get a 5” one!

[Manj]

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