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Message |
Rob James
Newbie
Norfolk
TT
Posts: 1
Reg: 09-2007
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Hi there,
I'm a whinging pomme. But, I own a 92 2.5 TT Soarer so I can't be that bad.
It already had a body kit and 17" rims on it when I brought it, but the engine was stock.
I've begun modding the Soarer, so far she has:
Strut bar
FMIC
Electronic Boost Controller
Custom Exhaust from downpipe
Restrictor ring
Intake
Rad
I'll post some pics up soon.
Anyway Hello again |
Jeff Smith
Goo Roo
NSW
TT Limited
Posts: 1431
Reg: 07-2005
|
 Rob!
Restrictor ring? |
Rob James
Newbie
Norfolk
TT
Posts: 2
Reg: 09-2007
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Hi Jeff
Yes the exhaust alone led to hitting boost cut. After fitting the Front mount the problem became worse. The boost was running away with itself, stock pressure was over 1 bar.
I had heard that Supra boys use a restrictor ring to limit stock baseline boost. They are a gasket shaped piece of metal. that is fitted between the downpipe and exhaust. I selected one with a hole of approx 2" this allowed me to have baseline boost of .85 bar on cold cold nights.
It now means I can use the boost controller to take the boost to .95 bar.
I'm amazed you guys haven't heard of them!! they are a common mod to a Supra.
I'll post a picture of a restrictor ring up. |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 3038
Reg: 10-2005
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I think the Aussie guys would rather fix the boost cut problem than restrict anything - they are pretty hard core over there!  |
Jeff Smith
Goo Roo
NSW
TT Limited
Posts: 1435
Reg: 07-2005
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We mainly use Aftermarket Ecu's Like Mine's,Tom's or Blitz.
Some of us use Fuel cut Defenders to trick the Ecu.
As Matthew Said, Rather Fix the problem than restrict. |
Jeff Smith
Goo Roo
NSW
TT Limited
Posts: 1436
Reg: 07-2005
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Like to see a pic of your ride mate! |
Rob James
Newbie
Norfolk
TT
Posts: 3
Reg: 09-2007
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It's simply there to control the boost, I'm not planning on switching to uprated turbos yet. I also had the stock map sensor, and no form of management to control fueling or timing. So, it was essential to control the baseline boost to below 1bar.
Having uncontrolled boost is dangerous to the engine.
I could have had the stock turbos machined or work done to the actuators but the cost of this was uneconomical considering I eventually plan on going for a single, just not yet. |
Rob James
Newbie
Norfolk
TT
Posts: 4
Reg: 09-2007
|
Here she is
I'll get some more recent ones soon, I've been a bit slack of late.
I hope you like my Soarer |
Rob James
Tinkerer
Norfolk
TT
Posts: 7
Reg: 09-2007
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Rob James
Tinkerer
Norfolk
TT
Posts: 8
Reg: 09-2007
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Rob James
Tinkerer
Norfolk
TT
Posts: 9
Reg: 09-2007
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Karyn Cornwill
Tinkerer
Victoria
tt
Posts: 49
Reg: 08-2007
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Very nice soarer Rob.Love that last pic  |
Dave Billings
TryHard
Louisiana
SC 300, Manual Transmission
Posts: 261
Reg: 06-2007
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Thats one clean ride!!  I have the same side bars as you! |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 3042
Reg: 10-2005
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Nice front bar too. |
Jeff Smith
Goo Roo
NSW
TT Limited
Posts: 1437
Reg: 07-2005
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Nice mate! Get that crack in the front bar fixed! |
Rob James
Tinkerer
Norfolk
TT
Posts: 10
Reg: 09-2007
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Yes it's on the list to get them fixed, there are 2 cracks both a free gift from the previous owner.
I have a heap of plans for the Soarer and to date I think it's pretty much at stage 1 of tuning.
All I have left to do to finish stage 1 is a downpipe and dump pipe and I'm good.
Next is autobox mod, LSD, Emanage, Injectors, BOV, Drag Radials. |
Francisco Valdivia
Tinkerer
New South Wales
Soarer TT
Posts: 12
Reg: 01-2007
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Rob, nice ride, like the front bar, really changes the aesthetics of the car...nice.
And as Jeff said, get it fixed, before the crack  gets worse, and you find yourself overtaking pieces of it. Well worth the cost of repair as opposed to replace it. |
Jeff Smith
Goo Roo
NSW
TT Limited
Posts: 1441
Reg: 07-2005
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For the LSD,Check your compliance plate and see if it reads AO2B(factory LSD) or AO2A(Viscus diff) |
Rob James
Tinkerer
Norfolk
TT
Posts: 11
Reg: 09-2007
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It's only an A
She wasn't lucky enough to get an LSD from the factory. |
Jeff Smith
Goo Roo
NSW
TT Limited
Posts: 1445
Reg: 07-2005
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Total bummer mate,But you are in luck as the centre can be replaced with a torson lsd without any mods,Just plug and play. |
Dave Billings
TryHard
Louisiana
SC 300, Manual Transmission
Posts: 266
Reg: 06-2007
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Yall better leave that "L.S.D." alone, its illegal!!  |
Aaron Holland
Tinkerer
Tasmania
GTT
Posts: 14
Reg: 04-2007
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What is that front bar? Looks awesome |
Khan Islam
TryHard
VIC
JZZ31 3 Ltr VVTi
Posts: 243
Reg: 04-2006
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Nice looking car, would be nicer if you get her a bit lowered. Cheers |
Rob James
Tinkerer
Norfolk
TT
Posts: 12
Reg: 09-2007
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Yer it needs lowering I agree, all in time at the moment I'm just putting the last finishing touches to stage 1 of my mod work to the engine.
Then I'm moving onto suspension, and transmission. |
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