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by stevieturbo
Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: multi plate clutches
Replies: 7
Views: 9170

Re: multi plate clutches

If you wanted to go all out, have someone make an adapter for a ZF8HP and go 8 speed auto. You can do lever shift or flappy paddle etc, and they're great boxes.

The original 4 speed would be easier though
by stevieturbo
Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: Blown motor gearbox choice
Replies: 2
Views: 4719

Re: Blown motor gearbox choice

Depends. How much power, torque, traction, vehicle weight, and definitely which LT77. Before I have up with them on my 3.9 TT many many years ago, they'd last a short while. I bought a few cheap from a 2.0 assuming the gears were the same. I broke both of them within 20 minutes of fitting lol The V8...
by stevieturbo
Mon Jan 01, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Range EFI 3.9 front cover oil seal
Replies: 7
Views: 6454

Re: Range EFI 3.9 front cover oil seal

If the seal is soft, the inner part undamaged, and the spring good, then it should be fine.
by stevieturbo
Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: My Supercharged V8 Capri Conversion
Replies: 1170
Views: 777942

Re: My Supercharged V8 Capri Conversion

Must feel good to have it back on the road. All shiny shiny
by stevieturbo
Fri Dec 22, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Range EFI 3.9 front cover oil seal
Replies: 7
Views: 6454

Re: Range EFI 3.9 front cover oil seal

Not sure what you are asking ?

Do you have a leak or not ?

Hard to dell damage or issues sometimes from the outside, unless it's major damage.

That pic is very blurry if it is trying to show something ?
by stevieturbo
Fri Dec 22, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Auto to manual conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 6360

Re: Auto to manual conversion

Sorry I missed some text out, wondering what aftermarket parts and pedal box etc people have used I'm sure most people use the manual factory version from a particular car. If that's not available....bit more awkward. You'd need to look at your existing pedal box, how it affixes etc etc t determine...
by stevieturbo
Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Classic v8 3.5
Replies: 3
Views: 4445

Re: Classic v8 3.5

Where is the probe located ?

After the stat ? ie so it might see fluctuations in temp as it opens ?

Although I guess if it's a new "problem", the probe has never moved ?
by stevieturbo
Fri Dec 01, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Classic v8 3.5
Replies: 3
Views: 4445

Re: Classic v8 3.5

So it's an entirely mechanical gauge ? no electric involved at all ?

Is the probe anywhere that might see air locks or something ?
by stevieturbo
Fri Dec 01, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: 3.5 SU Fast Idle Setup
Replies: 3
Views: 7568

Re: 3.5 SU Fast Idle Setup

If the main throttle blades/airflow are balanced at warm idle, and driving and tuning are good when warm, I wouldn't get too worried about cold start setup As long as it starts, runs well and idles somewhere that feels right for you for driving off etc....never worry too much. You'll only be on the ...
by stevieturbo
Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:47 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: 3.5 SU Fast Idle Setup
Replies: 3
Views: 7568

Re: 3.5 SU Fast Idle Setup

Choke needs to be out as far as it needs. Neither full, middle, or anywhere, just whatever is needed at any particular time. That's why cables of old were fairly rigid, or could be locked at any position. Really, balance and tune the carbs when warm and get that bit right and then start to address a...
by stevieturbo
Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: water meth on a blown v8
Replies: 3
Views: 9262

Re: water meth on a blown v8

I have it, IMG_8486.jpeg I’m running a fair bit of boost, I have 8 injectors in the “hat” and 8 in the manifold. You can see the water/meth injectors above the blower. I’m using a fuel tech 550 to “run” everything. Under boost, most of the fueling is done in the manifold, the water/meth keeps the r...
by stevieturbo
Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: Rotrex supercharger on P38 engine
Replies: 4
Views: 8860

Re: Rotrex supercharger on P38 engine

On the surface of it, it looks like a simple matter of getting the right pulley size and right version of the Rotrex unit. But I confess to being a bit unsure how the engine can suck through it when it's not pumping as much as the engine needs, e.g. floor it at idle. Chris. How can an engine suck t...
by stevieturbo
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: Rotrex supercharger on P38 engine
Replies: 4
Views: 8860

Re: Rotrex supercharger on P38 engine

What application ? Centrifugals don't offer a lot low down in the rpm's, so if that's where you spend most time, you may not get great results. I don't know much about the Motronic system, but adding boost of any kind and just hoping for the best, is a bit of a stretch on most systems. Although if i...
by stevieturbo
Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: water meth on a blown v8
Replies: 3
Views: 9262

Re: water meth on a blown v8

does it even need it, and what are you trying to achieve ? Is there any sort of charge cooling going on at all ? I'd kinda say this is not a great application for it unless the thing is already on the ragged edge in terms of tuning and CR etc, with poor fuel quality. I'd say there's zero point spray...
by stevieturbo
Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: multi plate clutches
Replies: 7
Views: 9170

Re: multi plate clutches

Being realistic, sensible and safe. A full auto is the only real option here.

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