Old Janspeed set up
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Not amps or current capacity - Thoughts were that the connection to the brake plenum and non return valve will be put under pressure which it was never designed for - and the line will be filled with fuel air mix which again it was never designed for and this mixture could make its way into the brake plenum.
The idea of a diesel alternator is that they have a vacuum pump on the back of them for providing the vacuum for the brakes etc.
Probably a bit OTT and may be more simple to have a look at what Metro / Montego Turbos used as a Servo plenum valve.
Andrew
The idea of a diesel alternator is that they have a vacuum pump on the back of them for providing the vacuum for the brakes etc.
Probably a bit OTT and may be more simple to have a look at what Metro / Montego Turbos used as a Servo plenum valve.
Andrew
4.5L V8 Ginetta G27
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Ah I see what youre getting at mate, wouldn't the valve stop that though? Sorry for dimness but this has really been testing me as I don't work on cars on a daily basis and only get to throw spanners around/skin my knucles/wipe up oil spills in my very limited spare time lol The knowledge passed on by yourself and other members has been invaluable so far, just wishing I don't lose heart and give up on the thing (been close a few times )
Not sure that many of us do work on cars as a daily most of us are in the same boat as you.
The valve may well be man enough for the job as indicated by SimpleS - It was just a suggestion to check as anything blowing off from that point will be explosive gas mixture - My install had it all removed for a non servo bias set-up. I have never run a Rover with a brake servo so accordingly never seen the type of valve that would be used and if it appears suitable.
Looks a good project and certainly going in the right direction - loosing heart is when you need a couple of likeminded local shoulders to cry on - or this place
The valve may well be man enough for the job as indicated by SimpleS - It was just a suggestion to check as anything blowing off from that point will be explosive gas mixture - My install had it all removed for a non servo bias set-up. I have never run a Rover with a brake servo so accordingly never seen the type of valve that would be used and if it appears suitable.
Looks a good project and certainly going in the right direction - loosing heart is when you need a couple of likeminded local shoulders to cry on - or this place
bula wrote:Ah I see what youre getting at mate, wouldn't the valve stop that though? Sorry for dimness but this has really been testing me as I don't work on cars on a daily basis and only get to throw spanners around/skin my knucles/wipe up oil spills in my very limited spare time lol The knowledge passed on by yourself and other members has been invaluable so far, just wishing I don't lose heart and give up on the thing (been close a few times )
4.5L V8 Ginetta G27
Not if you keep the boost low, around 8psi which is what they came with when they were fitted I believe. If you want to crank it up a bit more fit some composite head gaskets whch help to lower the comp ratio.mcmental wrote:on my standard rover sd1 v8 will i need to change the compression ratio when fitting my twin turbo setup??
RIP MGB V8 .... served me well as a learning curve.
R32 Skyline V8 .... this one is gonna be a monster!
R32 Skyline V8 .... this one is gonna be a monster!
Most Janspeed setups wer draw-thru so you would definitely NOT want to fit an intercooler!!! Water injection would work in place, however. My old janspeed set up had connectors on the crossover pipes (for vac takeoffs) that could have easily been modified to accept water spray jets.kiwicar wrote:
I would think you would be safe a little higher than that, stick composites or similar thikness gaskets in and 12psi should be safe . . with an intercooler that is!
Best regards
Mike
RIP MGB V8 .... served me well as a learning curve.
R32 Skyline V8 .... this one is gonna be a monster!
R32 Skyline V8 .... this one is gonna be a monster!
You have a good point there, I sort of forgot that many early setups were draw through . . . have you considered making it blow through??chodjinn wrote:Most Janspeed setups wer draw-thru so you would definitely NOT want to fit an intercooler!!! Water injection would work in place, however. My old janspeed set up had connectors on the crossover pipes (for vac takeoffs) that could have easily been modified to accept water spray jets.kiwicar wrote:
I would think you would be safe a little higher than that, stick composites or similar thikness gaskets in and 12psi should be safe . . with an intercooler that is!
Best regards
Mike
Best regards
Mike
poppet valves rule!
righty ho folks ive got the turbos on and oil feds and returns and now im just sorting out all the fuel pipes etc to the carbs, ive got a red top facet pump on the car at minute but by the looks of this thread i need a malpassi filter king?? what model should i be looking at to get it correct first time??
mines draw thru as its the kit that used to belong to chod
mines draw thru as its the kit that used to belong to chod