Recent content by MalcolmV8

They're still around. The original author doesn't have a terminator anymore but he's still into cars still around. I have access too if need be.

If you're trying to use an FC2/3 in an OEM configuration where the ECU controls the pumps you need an extra relay to invert the signal from the FPDM to the FC2/3. The reason is the FPDM controls the pump/relay signal with a constant +12 volts and ground output that it switches. The FC2/3 on the...

No I ran that all of 1 day, maybe 2. I did not care for that restrictor setup. Even so once the bypass was closed you got all the boost. That extra second or so for the bypass to close created a lag I did not like. I love the instantaneous hit of power when you mash the go pedal on a PD...

That's impressive. Mine have never been anywhere near that. I see I posted about half up above, I'm thinking it was less than that. Probably down 5 to 8+ PSI the more I think about it. It's been a while, I really need to dig up old data logs and see. But never 1 PSI, not even close. I just...

Yes I went from a 2.9 Whipple to a 2.3 TVS on the Zinc and absolutely love it and would never go back :) lol I was running a Gen 2 2.9 at 30 PSI. Besides been a royal pain to work on the Whipple with their non removable inlet it just kept destroying lower crank pulleys for me. Every 400 miles...

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The crusher inlet rubs on the hood but you can create some clearance. Here's how I did it some time back. Here you can see area marked out to be clearanced and I had started cutting it. The hole cut open I then fiberglassed it in Since I was at it I smoothed out and filled all the other...

I did not try different cylinder finishes with the gapless rings. They were seated and sealing very well as are yours. I actually got 0% on my leak down tests which is mind blowing. I'd never seen anything like it. However I don't believe the 2nd set of rings (mostly for oil control) were...

I feel your pain. I'm sure it's up in this thread from years ago but Total Seal swore by those rings and had me doing all kinds of work arounds. Oil level in pan, install a vacuum pump on the valve covers to pull a vacuum under the pistons etc. Then they swore it was faulty heads / seals. I...

Not at all, it's good someone answered. The thread is what 7 years old lol, valid concern.

Yup threw those gapless rings in the trash and never looked back. After all the tear downs, rebuilds and attempts at making them work I'll never touch a set of gapless rings again.

Hi Mark, I don't have a blown inverter for you but I've enjoyed the thread. Great work and I look forward to what you figure out and what comes of this. Malcolm

Sounds like the exact same design sensors I'm running. I have one on each side of the block. It does sound like yours is responding pretty well. I'll PM you and we can compare configurations, perhaps I need to switch sensors again and try the same ones you're using. I have noticed quite a...

Oh ok. Doesn't the factory sensor have a stud sticking out and requires a boss to turn into? Normally in the valley of the block. According to my notes (assuming I kept updated properly lol) I'm currently running Bosch sensor 0 261 231 188. I too have it work the way you describe but not sure...

What settings do use on the knock sensors and how have your found their performance? I've played with the knock sensors quite a bit and not at a level where I really trust them. I find way too much "noise" and false positives. I have an aluminum block which I know changes things a little...