earle13 Member 58 Member For: 13y 10m 27d Posted 21/06/11 07:32 AM Share Posted 21/06/11 07:32 AM Hi guys and girls, my name is Earle im new to this forum, I have a ba xr6t ute with minor mods but looking to push 280/290 through the rears. I am on a very tight budget as im buying a house but I want to get the car to this before I buy so its done for good, I cant stand driving around anymore with a generic tune etc. Ive read allot of posts on here, especially about guys changing their valve springs etc, I didnt want to do mine but realise I will have to to reach this power figure, and going to do injectors, fuel pump and maybe cat, im an Electrician, and have basic car knowledge and auto tool skills but love working on cars and bikes and am passionate about them. The guys that are good with tools even mechanics, I dont have mates that are into cars so its hard to find good help so I thought why not help each other, share our trades, I need a hand witht he mods and in return I will help with the install and do Electrical work if needed? Just a thought for the guys on budgets like me and wanting to mod, and to the guys that have done the mods and have more know how. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75435-a-trade-for-a-trade-why-not/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootster Just a large member member Silver Donating Members 3,125 Member For: 16y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 21/06/11 09:30 AM Share Posted 21/06/11 09:30 AM share our trades, I need a hand witht he mods and in return I will help with the install and do Electrical work if needed? Welcome and hello hello...Share our trades, what an thoughtful idea I've offered my tricks of the trade here before for free,Didn't have any takers...The fact that someone will come around fix/replace my light switch,Repair my fuse box,check the wiring in the roof..for the exchange of my services I never thought my services were worth that much...Lets gets this great country back on it's feet...Thanks NickPS... I forgot to tell you I'm a male gigolo..Might have to rewire the whole house by the time I'm done with you.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75435-a-trade-for-a-trade-why-not/#findComment-1116153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazzo Donating Members 11,132 Member For: 14y 6m 15d Gender: Male Posted 21/06/11 09:50 AM Share Posted 21/06/11 09:50 AM LOL really not that bad of a idea. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75435-a-trade-for-a-trade-why-not/#findComment-1116169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impellor Member 835 Member For: 14y 9m 17d Gender: Not Telling Posted 22/06/11 07:58 AM Share Posted 22/06/11 07:58 AM Even though this is not a new concept, I beleive that it is a very good one. In principle it would require a topic thread for each state, and then what services are required/ on offer. For example an Electrician may require a Plumber or visa versa.It doesnt necessarily just have to be mechanical work, although if a Tuner/Supplier required a service or product he could put out a tender of some description and then respondents could reply. In return they may offer a tune/service/product in return. However, for this to be effective trade qualifications or licensing would be required.That way it protects the consumer/end user. Food for thought, Cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75435-a-trade-for-a-trade-why-not/#findComment-1116419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
riptide Member 733 Member For: 14y 3m 19d Gender: Male Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posted 22/06/11 08:36 AM Share Posted 22/06/11 08:36 AM Hi earle13, I would forget the valve springs if I was you if you only want 280-290rwkw. The reason valves float, as you probably know, is because of the boost stopping them from closing properly so all you have to do is make your engine breathe easy with fewer restrictions and you won't need much boost to make that power. The main culprits would be the cat, intercooler, piping and the aluminium crossover casting. You might want to look at a surge tank with Bosch 044 instead of hacking your stock pump since the utes seem fairly easy to fit them in and the standard pump supplies ample fuel to the surge because there is no pressure. I was doing 12.8's with just a HDi intercooler and a tune with the cat in. I'm running less boost now but making more power with my BA engine with the breathing freed up. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75435-a-trade-for-a-trade-why-not/#findComment-1116440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 17y 1m 17d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 22/06/11 08:42 AM Share Posted 22/06/11 08:42 AM I think that's a great idea! What are are you in? Don't new to worry about fuel pump for 280 in a ute. Valve springs/ injectors/ cat/ xcal and tune. Someone (or I might) should start a section where members can offer there trades on return for trades. I keep offering stainless a concrete tray in return for an airbox, think he's about to crack and say yes too!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75435-a-trade-for-a-trade-why-not/#findComment-1116445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsd112 Donating Members 604 Member For: 14y 8m 2d Gender: Male Location: Penrith Posted 22/06/11 08:43 AM Share Posted 22/06/11 08:43 AM Becareful, I have a standard BA with low kays and the valve springs are cactus Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75435-a-trade-for-a-trade-why-not/#findComment-1116446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 17y 1m 17d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 22/06/11 08:50 AM Share Posted 22/06/11 08:50 AM I think that's a great idea! What are are you in? Don't new to worry about fuel pump for 280 in a ute. Valve springs/ injectors/ cat/ xcal and tune. Someone (or I might) should start a section where members can offer there trades on return for trades. I keep offering stainless a concrete tray in return for an airbox, think he's about to crack and say yes too!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75435-a-trade-for-a-trade-why-not/#findComment-1116448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 9m 14d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 22/06/11 09:02 AM Share Posted 22/06/11 09:02 AM Anybody need to learn calculus? Complex numbers? Vectors? Probability etc... I am your man! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75435-a-trade-for-a-trade-why-not/#findComment-1116450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazzo Donating Members 11,132 Member For: 14y 6m 15d Gender: Male Posted 22/06/11 09:06 AM Share Posted 22/06/11 09:06 AM maybe worm there's members with dumb ass kids who need a tutor. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75435-a-trade-for-a-trade-why-not/#findComment-1116456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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