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Post by jeoff82 on Jun 6, 2020 12:00:22 GMT 1
Thanks for the comments so far. I am no expert either when it comes to mapping, ignition timing and using computers to create maps. The manifold is being delivered on Monday, it was the last one in stock from a company in Germany so people must if been buying them at some point lol. I understand I will have to change the fuel ignition map at some point. Whether I have a go at this myself or take it to a dyno, I am not sure yet. I would prefer to try it myself as I'll learn from it.
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Post by Joepublic on Jun 6, 2020 12:15:05 GMT 1
Looks quite cool, cool retro cars on fb this morning
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Post by studabear on Jun 6, 2020 13:01:10 GMT 1
Thanks for the comments so far. I am no expert either when it comes to mapping, ignition timing and using computers to create maps. The manifold is being delivered on Monday, it was the last one in stock from a company in Germany so people must if been buying them at some point lol. I understand I will have to change the fuel ignition map at some point. Whether I have a go at this myself or take it to a dyno, I am not sure yet. I would prefer to try it myself as I'll learn from it. If you have a look in this projects section you will see my escort cabriolet zetec turbo project, that will give you an idea of some of the things you might come across or need to do, it might bore you to sleep too lol. (Unfortunately a lot of pics are dead due to photobucket) I would like to see how you get on with the project. Is it the ohv or ohc engine in the la.
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Post by Rhubarb on Jun 6, 2020 13:35:45 GMT 1
Thanks for the comments so far. I am no expert either when it comes to mapping, ignition timing and using computers to create maps. The manifold is being delivered on Monday, it was the last one in stock from a company in Germany so people must if been buying them at some point lol. I understand I will have to change the fuel ignition map at some point. Whether I have a go at this myself or take it to a dyno, I am not sure yet. I would prefer to try it myself as I'll learn from it. If you have a look in this projects section you will see my escort cabriolet zetec turbo project, that will give you an idea of some of the things you might come across or need to do, it might bore you to sleep too lol. (Unfortunately a lot of pics are dead due to photobucket) I would like to see how you get on with the project. Is it the ohv or ohc engine in the la. carmechanics.proboards.com/thread/4805/photobucket-fix?hotlinkfix=1591446894407
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Post by jeoff82 on Jun 6, 2020 13:46:16 GMT 1
Thanks for the comments so far. I am no expert either when it comes to mapping, ignition timing and using computers to create maps. The manifold is being delivered on Monday, it was the last one in stock from a company in Germany so people must if been buying them at some point lol. I understand I will have to change the fuel ignition map at some point. Whether I have a go at this myself or take it to a dyno, I am not sure yet. I would prefer to try it myself as I'll learn from it. If you have a look in this projects section you will see my escort cabriolet zetec turbo project, that will give you an idea of some of the things you might come across or need to do, it might bore you to sleep too lol. (Unfortunately a lot of pics are dead due to photobucket) I would like to see how you get on with the project. Is it the ohv or ohc engine in the la. Cool thanks ill have a look. I have an Escort Cabriolet aswell but only a 1.6i. Don't use it much tbh but always been a fan of Ford's especially Escorts and Fiestas. How does the turbo zetec go? The Ka has OHV engine I think, Endura E. Never knew how much fun Ka's are to drive tbh, bit like a classic mini.
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Post by studabear on Jun 6, 2020 13:52:13 GMT 1
It's very fast tbh. Too fast at times.around 250bhp at the wheels
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Post by jeoff82 on Jun 6, 2020 14:31:01 GMT 1
The manifold has just been delivered, here it is..
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Post by jeoff82 on Jun 10, 2020 18:16:09 GMT 1
So far I have had a plate made for the exhaust manifold to blank off that flange for a dump valve or whatever it is. Got some dials for tacho, water temp, boost pressure as the Ka has none of these standard. Also brought a standalone ECU kit so can adjust fuel and air. Just waiting for parts to arrive.
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Post by jeoff82 on Jun 15, 2020 15:44:32 GMT 1
Looking for a cheap or free set of Bosch injectors from a old Focus or something if anyone has some laying around.
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Post by studabear on Jun 15, 2020 18:11:55 GMT 1
Is that hole on the manifold not for the O2 sensor?
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Post by jeoff82 on Jun 15, 2020 18:29:33 GMT 1
It's for a blow off valve or something and it's too big for the Lambda sensor. I do have a few lambda bosses that I can weld into the exhaust when I make it. The whole exhaust needs to be custom made but I can do that with some mild steel.
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Post by jeoff82 on Jun 28, 2020 17:03:48 GMT 1
Turbo arrived on Friday. Garrett Gt175 from a Saab 9-3. Gonna remove the existing manifold tomorrow lunch and see how it all fits. Got a feeling its gonna be tight! FSE powerboost valve thing has also been fitted. Helped throttle response if anything.
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Post by jeoff82 on Jul 11, 2020 10:10:04 GMT 1
Have got the turbo to fit almost perfectly. Had to make a small downpipe off the exhaust manifold to angle it away from the engine slightly using some t25 flanges and a bit of mild steel. Does it matter if the oil drain is below the oil level into the sump? I'm guessing oil pressure should push the oil through when running?
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Post by valhalla on Jul 11, 2020 22:57:07 GMT 1
It matters hugely that the turbo centre bearing housing is not moved down relative to the sump oil-level.
The centre bearings are drip-fed by the oil supply line, and hold a minimum of oil around the shaft itself. There are no seals, per-se, to hold the oil back out of the turbine or comressor housings; the centre bearing housing relies upon a pressure differential with a positive pressure into the centre housing, and the gas mixes with the oil and drains out and down the drain tube.
Design criteria are;1) the oil must drain freely away from the centre bearing housing, and must drop down to the sump without any restriction at all, 2) the oil drain at the sump/block must not permit crankcase pressured gases to act up against the centre bearing housing, i.e. the oil drain must be submerged in oil at all times at its base
If you don't allow a free drain of oil, you will push engine oil straight down the inlet tracts and exhaust, and probably ruin the engine in one run.
HTH,
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Post by jeoff82 on Jul 12, 2020 6:23:35 GMT 1
Thanks, the turbo is not at sump level, it's in line with the block. The oil return outlet on the turbo is also at block level. Just wondered if the return needs to be drilled into the sump below oil level or above oil level. But I guess you answered it. Don't want crankcase pressure pushing oil back up the oil return. Cheers.
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