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- Fri Jan 06, 2012 3:42 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] which oil cooler
- Replies: 13
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] which oil cooler
The engine is a rev3 with forged JE pistons, arp head bolts, Fidanza flywheel, paddle clutch, shotpeened conrods etc etc etc. ct26 turbo boosting at about 1.1bar. When the engine went it was boosting at less than 1bar. It has now been stripped and the crank is shot but the block and head look ok and...
- Thu Jan 05, 2012 3:32 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] which oil cooler
- Replies: 13
- Views: 743
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] which oil cooler
What temp did your oil get to? Why do you think hot oil damaged your engine? I didn't have an oil temp gauge so I have no idea what it got up to. I am just assuming that high oil temp didn't help. The engine will be fully stripped this week so I will have a better idea of what went wrong. My thinki...
- Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:50 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] which oil cooler
- Replies: 13
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[Mk2] [Turbo] which oil cooler
I have searched the forums and can't find much on this subject. After wrecking a rev3 turbo engine at Blyton park I am looking to fit an oil cooler when the engine is rebuilt. Any suggestions regarding make and size would be appreciated. Also where to fit. Coolers look to be quite cheap but the pipe...
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:52 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] What safe boost?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 473
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] What safe boost?
Andy reports that it was hitting 1.5bar on the rolling road. That is assuming that his boost gauge is accurate. The car hasn't got a boost gauge. I will buy and fit one this week. Why is it not good to have an FCD fitted? I don't think it has but could it have been remapped to up the fuel pressure. ...
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:51 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] What safe boost?
- Replies: 4
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[Mk2] [Turbo] What safe boost?
I would appreciate some input with regard to the maximum boost I can safely go to. My brother and I will be using this car for trackdays. As we often drive to france for trackdays we require the car to be reliable as well as fast. The car was originally a rev 3 import. Someone has converted it to a ...