Andrew 30 Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Want to elaborate on that further Andrew?? Was there a problem with the Link and/or your tuner?? Great to hear it is running again, wish I could say the same... Well, previous tuner who I won't mention did a horrid job of the wiring, it wasn't even earthed correctly. Would change timing randomly, occasionally have no power above 5000rpm and all sorts of strange problems. We changed virtually everything except the ECU and loom. No doubt re-wiring the link etc and re-doing it all would fix the problem. BUT at a huge cost. As Gavin can tune Motronic it was easier to work with this. I bought all the bits to do Motronic 1.3 from Ray (HELL BM) and then we tuned that. It worked perfectly. In case anyone is wondering, it lost no power adding an AFM back into the system. Motor still has its issues and probably some damage from when it was running the link. But it makes wicked power for an M20. The Ireland engineering pistons are a joke and the mods we had to make to get them to work probably make the combustion chamber a funny shape. New pistons and a new intake system will realise the most power out of the setup. The current manifold starts generating vacuum at 5000rpm plus, so is a bit restrictive. I will race it this season like this then rebuild the motor next year. I would never recommend the Ireland kit to anyone - it is sh*t. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Valuable feedback. Looking forward to my date with Gavin Monday week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Awesome cant wait to see this in action Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted May 5, 2009 great to hear, Godfather! Doing it all again, would you recommend the metric mechanic strokers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Great to hear Andrew, be good to meet up on the track again. Hopefully the m88/3 will have me somewhere near you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 great to hear, Godfather! Doing it all again, would you recommend the metric mechanic strokers? Personally I would DIY. But no doubt the metric mechanic products are better thought out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 I've found recently that Ireland Eng have crazy bad rep from most enthusiasts... Sucks you got a bad kit. Great project though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 kick ass i want to hear it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 kick ass i want to hear it! Does your sig HONESTLY say 1.9 turbo? hah I'll get some video of it on the dyno. Need to chuck on new gauges, transponder, oil cooler and it is finished. I am still in disbelieve I ripped apart a 100% reliable race car to do this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 let me know also when you going out to do some testing . will bring the e28 out for a comparison Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 let me know also when you going out to do some testing . will bring the e28 out for a comparison They are similar power, but my 400 odd kg weight advantage will make it a bit unfair! Hopefully the 23rd I'll get out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 They are similar power, but my 400 odd kg weight advantage will make it a bit unfair! Hopefully the 23rd I'll get out there. uhhmmm simlier power eh!! , thats not bad from a 3.1L 12valveand light too!!!! should be good then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 uhhmmm simlier power eh!! , thats not bad from a 3.1L 12valve and light too!!!! should be good then I forgot your M powered hah, so not so close. Seeing as I'm not even close to the front of the open class now - I don't mind saying it has 190 - 200 rwhp, which isn't bad for an M20. Would like to see 220 with new intake and new pistons. My previous best lap (at puke) was a high 1.10 on direzza race rubber. Hoping to be 1.08 with slicks and new motor (and new brakes actually). It will take me a lot of practise to get back to where I was, haven't been driving for a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 A comparison against mine once it comes back from Gavins might be interesting as they should have almost identical horsepower. You will win on the weight and suspension/stiffness. I should win on torque I hope. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 A comparison against mine once it comes back from Gavins might be interesting as they should have almost identical horsepower. You will win on the weight and suspension/stiffness. I should win on torque I hope. Should be fun - ask Gavin if he can chuck my dyno graphs over yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) show us your dyno graphs yes but true your lap times are pretty good . and 400kg less make a huge difference in get up a go. Edited May 5, 2009 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Track this weekend. Badass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 About bloody time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 finally, get some video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3 Cab 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Dont crash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted July 23, 2009 finally, get some video Camera all mounted - will post on Sunday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 It's Sunday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 Was a busy day out there sat. Only got 2 sessions in. Couple of happy snaps Gavin at the wheel, has done a real nice job on the engine. Cars running really well with heaps of power. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted July 26, 2009 Good stuff and great to hear. We gonna see it at HDowns? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 He's gonna have to answer that but I think he plans to. He had a grin a mile wide after the first run Ha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
