I think this will be my last post.
The project is complete. Another session on the dyno today to dial in the boost control (yep - boost control for a supercharger!!! - we used a BOV that runs equalising pressure from pre throttle body through a valve controlled by the computer) The car run beautifully, idles at 900 without skip or miss, starts hot, starts cold and just works.. It’s been a hell of a lot of work, but is finished…
For those people who like figures – we have squeezed 240kw out of this @ 22.5 PSI ATW, 395 nm of torques! Its FKN FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With the boost control, the max boost is achieved at 6000 RPM, and is flat to 7800 RPM . it’s so nice to drive.
Fast Fours and Rotaries did a photo shoot of the car last weekend (thumbnails attached) .. The Story will be out in December.. I have read the story and it’s awesome! -they are really excited about having a brilliant little AW11 – makes a nice change from S15’s!
Thanks to everyone on this forum for comments, enthusiasm and encouragement! Thanks to Aaron from Lithia Toyota in Springfield Oregon (USA) for his help sourcing parts.. And to David from TwosRus, The final part (rear tie rods) arrived today after ordering on Thursday night last week – USPS Global Express – 3 days to AUS !!
I think I will sit back, smoke a cigar and contemplate my next project … hmmm – maybe a Supercharged 6L V8 for my Hummer ! J
Check out the final run on the dyno, suck in the pure sound of this little 1.6L blown 4 banger!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO4ByfwHdfk&feature=youtu.be I would love to show it off, so if there are any events or runs in Bris – Let me know…
:)