The Bug...

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Granby

Nothing like ordering parts to make you feel better

[Frenchie]

Hope the problem isn't to serious. Good idea to order more parts, you can never have enough new BITS.

[Ginola]

I'd save your money with the baffled plate if you can dude, it really is not needed at all with a group N sump.
I reckon it will be manifold to up-pipe gasket, it's not too bad a job to do on yours take half an hour! Good to see you both yesterday!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

I'd save your money with the baffled plate if you can dude, it really is not needed at all with a group N sump.
I reckon it will be manifold to up-pipe gasket, it's not too bad a job to do on yours take half an hour! Good to see you both yesterday!

Was great to catch up with you as well mate

[asperformance]

as above Ryan i thought we had previously had this convo that i wouldn't use a baffle plate with a pukka sump................

exhaust gasket should be easy repair and carry all required on the shelf if needs be

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by asperformance

as above Ryan i thought we had previously had this convo that i wouldn't use a baffle plate with a pukka sump................

exhaust gasket should be easy repair and carry all required on the shelf if needs be

Indeed we did Alyn, but I am over cautious...or stupid...

gaskets already ordered (I have to share the love sometimes), but I will be on to you soon for service parts...

[scotty]

Stoopid comes to mind anyway hope you get things sorted and get on the dyno for a power run to see what the old girl is pushing after some love .

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

Stoopid comes to mind

[Ginola]

Send the cosy plate back Ryan save some penny's (distance selling and all that) it's the cost of a Trackday!


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[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Send the cosy plate back Ryan save some penny's (distance selling and all that) it's the cost of a Trackday!


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[Rdlangy1]

Well car is due to a local MOT place tomorrow to have exhaust gaskets looked at... hoping that's all it is and nothing more serious as driving 150mtrs up the road and I had small smell of burning and little wofts of smoke coming from under the bonnet! Checked and couldn't see anything when static... it's a 8 mile drive to the garage and it's only to see what needs doing so they can quote although will try and sweet talk them to do what they find if they can! We shall see!

[Ginola]

You where supposed to jack it up and take a look! x fingers it will just be a gasket


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[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

You where supposed to jack it up and take a look! x fingers it will just be a gasket


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Yes I know - but then my mechanic was gonna do them when he does all the other bits but he had to postpone coz of family issue and so I have to get gaskets sorted before Beaulieu otherwise I'm a no go!

U know me and mechanics dave - all the gear and no idea!

[Scott.T]

Could just be rocker cover gasket weeping and dripping onto headers.

[Rdlangy1]

Yeah could be - although we're only replaced year ago both sides... I shall update all tomorrow when I know more!

[Rdlangy1]

Well none the wiser tbh... up-pipe and turbo to exhaust both seem to be blowing but also turbo making some weird noises so down to Jules on Saturday to see what's going on and hopefully fix enough to get me to Beaulieu on Sunday - time will tell...

[Rdlangy1]

Well at Jules with the motor and we have some answers...

Turbo to exhaust - one bolt not put on bottom when turbo installed allowing gasket to blow...

Up-pipe - two nuts put on one bolt so one bolt not having nut on also caused blow...



Few more bits come off car for upgrading...

[scotty]

Remember to grease those adjusters on the hardrace kit dont want them going like mine lol.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

Remember to grease those adjusters on the hardrace kit dont want them going like mine lol.

[Red Baron]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Turbo to exhaust - one bolt not put on bottom when turbo installed allowing gasket to blow...

Up-pipe - two nuts put on one bolt so one bolt not having nut on also caused blow...

Well that will be the problem then, I'm surprised it wasn't blowing from the start.

[Rdlangy1]

Probably was...

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Probably was...

Mapper should of picked it up at point of mapping if it was so doubt it was

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Mapper should of picked it up at point of mapping if it was so doubt it was

Mapper installed new turbo and gaskets...

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Mapper installed new turbo and gaskets...

Oops !!!

[Scott.T]

A small blow like that is going to make nigh on no difference to spool so pretty undetectable from a mapping/ECU perspective. A split up-pipe flex joint is a bit easier to spot due to the hole tending to be alot bigger.

A bit of a slap dash fit though TBH!

[scotty]

What you doing with your old trailing arms and lateral arms .

[Rdlangy1]

Dunno why

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Dunno why

Can you send them to me please of course for a price

[Rdlangy1]

Yeah drop me a text

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Yeah drop me a text

Will do .

[Rdlangy1]

Well gaskets sorted, and hardrace suspension bits all installed and waiting for geo setup Tuesday...







Once geo setup is done then all adjusters will be greased up to prevent rust...

Also ordered uprated injectors so that I have no components restricting performance at all - and also future proofs the car should I decide to go 2.1 stroker and bigger turbo next year.

Finally, I am speaking with cobra exhausts about supplying a 3" pipe track back box only so I can swap it on and off when I feel like being brave again

During this week Jules will be installing RCM Baffled Sump, cosworth timing belt kit and pulleys etc, new plugs, new oil & filter, coolant change, fuel filter, RCM 11mm uprated oil pump, new water pump, and the RCM catch can I nabbed of C.J if we can find somewhere to mount it...

Then hopefully I collect the car next sat all sorted

[Rdlangy1]

Ok so because I'm an untrusting so and so - I decided to do some research on the "SC38" I bought.

Now I believe (and I am not the most knowledgable by any means) that an SC38 is meant to be an 18g turbo.

Although scoobyclinic don't state a grammage on their website, having read some forumns I believe the general
Rule of thumb is:
SC36 - 360bhp - 16g
SC38 - 380bhp - 18g
SC40 - 400bhp - 20g
And so on.....

Well I took a look at my Blouch Turbo box that the new "SC38" came in. There was an "SC38 Billet" sticker placed over the blouch product code however it was also on the bottom...



So I looked on blouch website to confirm what I was reading and indeed - the barcode product is actually a 16g not 18g - so I believe actually an SC36.

Now my order was delayed by some 2-3weeks with "customs clearance" being stated as the reason - after much chasing it finally arrived. I am now wondering whether I got sent something else just to ensure I got something as it was so late.

Strangely blouch reckon their 16g Turbo can make 410bhp but I haven't read anywhere of 16g turbos making that sort of power (again I am happy to be proved wrong).



Now this all stems because when mapped, I got only 355bhp from a setup that "should" have given around 380bhp at least.

People's views and thoughts?

I have also emailed scoobyclinic for their opinions.

Ryan

[Frenchie]

Looks like you need to have a serious talk with Scoobyclinic.

[Rdlangy1]

Indeed - I feel my only problem may be it was originally bought on the 17th January, but not installed until 30th May so only been on car 2 months and covered a couple hundred miles...

[Frenchie]

If Scoobyclinic sold you something that was branded up to be one thing and turns out it's something else I think you are totally in the driving seat.

[Rdlangy1]

Well I have a reply from Scooby clinic stating they re-boxed it as the SC38 box was dirty! What codswallop.. he has confirmed that an SC38 should indeed be an 18g so he wants pics as he thinks he can tell visually..... hmmmmm

[SpecB]

One thing to consider with the hard race arms is rather than greasing the adaptors put some waxoyl or similar on them (dinotrol clear would be good). This will mean they are a bit harder to adjust in the future wth cleaning needed etc. but at least they will adjust!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by SpecB

One thing to consider with the hard race arms is rather than greasing the adaptors put some waxoyl or similar on them (dinotrol clear would be good). This will mean they are a bit harder to adjust in the future wth cleaning needed etc. but at least they will adjust!

Smart idea that nick thanks

[scotty]

Ryan if you want you could start another thread about these turbos to see if there is any difference as i have a sc38 which i can post pics up of when i get home to compare them both if you like .

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

Ryan if you want you could start another thread about these turbos to see if there is any difference as i have a sc38 which i can post pics up of when i get home to compare them both if you like .

Hi mate - what would be handy is if you could measure the internal diameter of the inlet...

Scoobyclinic are telling me the SC36 is 38mm Inlet internal diameter and the SC38 is 42mm..

So if u could confirm that it would be great as I'm back to Jules tomorrow with digital callipers to measure.

If indeed it is an SC36 then Scooby clinic have agreed to swap it which is a result, although after asking for a list of mods they reckon they have had issues with customers using cobra systems that can take 30bhp off the power...



Guess I'll find out tomorrow for definite - but scotty if u could give me that measurement it would be superb!

Ryan

[scotty]

Will measure it when i get home for you with a pic aswell for future reference .

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

Will measure it when i get home for you with a pic aswell for future reference .

Ur a gent

[scotty]

Heres some pics as requested hope these help


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[Rdlangy1]

Super - cheers mate - 2nd pic measures 41mm so yeah that's what I need to check mine is tomorrow eve

[asperformance]

rears arms from a new-age are longer than classic arms.............

[Ginola]

How did the measuring go?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

How did the measuring go?

Measuring tom eve mate

[scotty]

Originally Posted by asperformance

rears arms from a new-age are longer than classic arms.............

Its for a friend with a newage

[Rdlangy1]

Well the jury is still out with the turbo, so waiting for more info.

In the meantime, cosworth timing belt kit all fitted, water pump all done, 11mm uprated oil pump all done, modine seal done, plugs changed, fuel filter changed.

Thurs eve is sump, and then no doubt more detective work on this bloody turbo!

RCM injectors have just arrived, so that will be sorted soon.

[scotty]

Did you get a chance to measure the turbo also its coming together nicely not long until you can test out how well your geo set will be once its done .