pulled my turbo off to put new studs/nuts in and im tossing up whether to put on a 12psi actuator or leave the stock one. currently flash tuned at 12psi with the stock actuator so I imagine putting a 12psi actuator in and connecting via boost solenoid could see some major overboosting seeing as ecu still assuming stock actuator spring rate. thinking of bypassing solenoid and letting new actuator be controled directly from vac line from compressor so should open at 12 (or thereabout) just wondering how much boost leak will occur before 12psi and if this can be set by the preload on the arm. appreciate your advice. cheers
thanks for the advice lads. yeh I mean ive had my ba since 2010 and only noticed the rough idle after a spirited drive a handful of times. she's getting a bit long in the tooth now so right foot doesnt hammer the firewall as much as it used to anyway! I think ill just keep to the mantra if its not broken dont fix it
thanks I was just trying to determine if there is a massive jump in quality/performance between bf and AM or if bf ones will do the job to solve my current problem I.e. ba springs turn to spaghetti after 5k rpm :( if it means saving $250 I will skimp it
Hi guys I realise this topic has probably been done to death but just a couple of basic (hopefully) questions. First question: is it worthwhile putting bf mk2 valve springs into ba mk1 barra240? (I.e. I don't want to spend $260 on heavy duty springs if I can get bf ones for good price) 2nd question: if buying used bf mk2 springs is there an easy way to tell they are in fact out of bf mk2?
Hi guys from what I've gathered reading above a rough idle after a high rpm squirt is a tell tale sign of rooted valve springs? Anyone recommend someone reputable that will install new springs gold coast/Brisbane region
If you're half mechanically minded you can put a t56 in yourself. I got a decent 2nd hand one for around 1700. Make sure it comes with the yoke to suit!
A great shame. I look forward to getting one of the last Aussie built falcons and cruising it to Bathurst passing all the VW, skodas, citroens, ssangyongs etc along the way