5?rwkw Na->turbo Conversion

[Trent0]

Got the Ute up and running again last week. Clutch feels great, it drives beautifully (re-tuned it on 98 using PCMtec) making about 620rwhp (qld, sorry lol)

The dowelled crank/flywheel, done by TBRE. Not welded, has some crazy super heavy duty loctite on the threads. You can see where the ARP head of the bolt was having a roll around. Flywheel surface is g2g, gave it a good clean before fitting the clutch.

 

I have a photo of the pitted cam lobe to upload as well, this site won't let me though (130kb max). It was one of TBRE's originals, it was a BLANK from FORD that was made to his stage 1 specs.

[k31th]

looks like dowels are welded... or is that from an old setup?

 

for unlimited pic space, just use these instructions -> https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/92470-how-to-put-images-in-your-post/

[Trent0]

Edited 19/04/19 08:43 AM by Trent0

[k31th]

ouch.. that's a whole new definition of pitted...

[tazzanz]

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[Trent0]

This weeks fun

Edited 20/05/19 06:09 AM by Trent0

[Trent0]

Today's efforts

 

Edited 22/05/19 08:20 AM by Trent0

[Trent0]

Last week I ordered a new tail shaft from GJ Drivelines. It's a Pro Series - $1890 for anyone curious.

Super simple to fit up - really nice looking bit of gear.




After fitting, it felt good to drive around. I noticed under acceleration for 50+ I'd get some not so great vibrations. I'd noticed lately that jamming it in lower gears the gear stick would move a considerable amount (with engine torque). Turns out my gearbox mounts were shagged. I was able to replace them for $50 and only took me 20mins to do!



Thinking this solved my issues, I took another test drive. No luck. I'd noticed a clunk developed in the front end over the past week as well after driving on some rough roads the weekend prior, I put it down to a flogged out bush. After having a hunch and checking the engine mounts, I'd discovered I had a missing mount nut 😕 Still trying to source something that fits.

[k31th]

that's impressive that you managed to lose an engine mount nut... 😞

[Trent0]

I've just got a new one for it but still ahve vibrations under acceleration/load. Any suggestions? *Feels* like it's coming from the rear. Either hard acceleration or foot+brake it starts up. Cruising at 100, nadda.