940 GL fifty shades of grey turbo conversion - Page 10

Laird Scooby · Jan 28th, 2021, 19:59

Many moons ago i had an aftermarket rev counter fitted under the dash in a similar place to your #2 position Luke.

It was fine until i kicked it 23 times a day getting in and out and changing gear.

Had to move it in the end.

What about a genuine boost guage? Think they fit in the rev counter?

360beast · Jan 28th, 2021, 20:09

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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Many moons ago i had an aftermarket rev counter fitted under the dash in a similar place to your #2 position Luke.

It was fine until i kicked it 23 times a day getting in and out and changing gear.

Had to move it in the end.

What about a genuine boost guage? Think they fit in the rev counter?

Haha, that made me laugh.

I need a boost gauge with numbers on it so I can set the manual boost controller accurately.

Laird Scooby · Jan 28th, 2021, 20:18

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Originally Posted by 360beast

Haha, that made me laugh.

I need a boost gauge with numbers on it so I can set the manual boost controller accurately.

Funny thing was, i worked less than 1.5 miles from home so 23 times a day was short journeys only!

Could you not set the MBC using a guage with numbers then retro-fit a genuine guage? Put some sort of marking on the MBC control knob so your customer knows how much he's giving it?

360beast · Jan 28th, 2021, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Funny thing was, i worked less than 1.5 miles from home so 23 times a day was short journeys only!

Could you not set the MBC using a guage with numbers then retro-fit a genuine guage? Put some sort of marking on the MBC control knob so your customer knows how much he's giving it?

He wants that gauge so that's what I've got to fit, finding a genuine one is a hard task in itself, I've sold the one I've got in the breaker too.

360beast · Feb 17th, 2021, 20:01

We have progress!

Everything is bolted back on the engine and wiring loom is all fitted up, I've cleaned the engine bay a bit too.

IMG-20210212-WA0028 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE

IMG-20210212-WA0026 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE

IMG-20210212-WA0024 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE

The downpipe for the turbo car isn't as long as the N/A downpipe, the downpipe is about three inches too short to bolt up... I've got some pipe I can extend it with hopefully if the diameter is correct.

IMG-20210212-WA0022 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE

IMG-20210212-WA0020 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE

Went to start it and it just cranks no running. So I phoned Dave, he seriously knows his stuff and helped me track the fault down to the grey terminal on the injectors isn't losing enough voltage during cranking, it is only dropping to 10.6V so the injector isn't firing. Dave suggested trying a piece of wire on the terminal and earth it out off and on manually... end result is I can get it to run but only for a few seconds. So now I need to check the wiring from the injectors back to pin 18 or just cut the wire at the ECU and solder in a new length of wire and splice it in to the loom for the injectors.

https://flic.kr/p/2kCCi1k

The customer also bought an egg crate grille and got it sent to me so I shave swapped the chrome surround from the waterfall grille on to it, the centre chrome is missing but the waterfall one is a different size.

2021-02-17_08-00-28 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE

360beast · Feb 23rd, 2021, 22:56

ECU prepped ready for the new chip from Martin Smith, I believe it is an immobiliser delete, 6700rpm limit and scaled for the T5 injectors.

IMG-20210223-WA0002 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE

IMG-20210223-WA0004 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE

Laird Scooby · Feb 24th, 2021, 00:16

Would you like a burger with those chips?

360beast · Feb 24th, 2021, 06:36

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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Would you like a burger with those chips?

Ah go on the yes please... it is actually burgers for tea tomorrow haha.

360beast · Feb 24th, 2021, 21:22

First proper start up video coming tomorrow!!!

360beast · Feb 25th, 2021, 10:52

And she runs!!!

Very responsive to small throttle inputs due to Martin's chip.

So in a few days hopefully it can go to my dads house for welding and then I can crack on with my 940 M90 conversion!

Video in the Flickr link

https://flic.kr/p/2kEPWsk

Jan 28th, 2021, 19:59	#91
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:36 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Many moons ago i had an aftermarket rev counter fitted under the dash in a similar place to your #2 position Luke. It was fine until i kicked it 23 times a day getting in and out and changing gear. Had to move it in the end. What about a genuine boost guage? Think they fit in the rev counter? __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Feb 24th, 2021, 00:16	#97
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:36 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Would you like a burger with those chips? __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Feb 17th, 2021, 20:01	#95
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 16:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	We have progress! Everything is bolted back on the engine and wiring loom is all fitted up, I've cleaned the engine bay a bit too. IMG-20210212-WA0028 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE IMG-20210212-WA0026 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE IMG-20210212-WA0024 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE The downpipe for the turbo car isn't as long as the N/A downpipe, the downpipe is about three inches too short to bolt up... I've got some pipe I can extend it with hopefully if the diameter is correct. IMG-20210212-WA0022 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE IMG-20210212-WA0020 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE Went to start it and it just cranks no running. So I phoned Dave, he seriously knows his stuff and helped me track the fault down to the grey terminal on the injectors isn't losing enough voltage during cranking, it is only dropping to 10.6V so the injector isn't firing. Dave suggested trying a piece of wire on the terminal and earth it out off and on manually... end result is I can get it to run but only for a few seconds. So now I need to check the wiring from the injectors back to pin 18 or just cut the wire at the ECU and solder in a new length of wire and splice it in to the loom for the injectors. https://flic.kr/p/2kCCi1k The customer also bought an egg crate grille and got it sent to me so I shave swapped the chrome surround from the waterfall grille on to it, the centre chrome is missing but the waterfall one is a different size. 2021-02-17_08-00-28 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE

Feb 23rd, 2021, 22:56	#96
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 16:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	ECU prepped ready for the new chip from Martin Smith, I believe it is an immobiliser delete, 6700rpm limit and scaled for the T5 injectors. IMG-20210223-WA0002 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE IMG-20210223-WA0004 by Luke Ryland - Flickr2BBcode LITE

Feb 24th, 2021, 21:22	#99
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 16:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	First proper start up video coming tomorrow!!!

Feb 25th, 2021, 10:52	#100
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 16:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	And she runs!!! Very responsive to small throttle inputs due to Martin's chip. So in a few days hopefully it can go to my dads house for welding and then I can crack on with my 940 M90 conversion! Video in the Flickr link https://flic.kr/p/2kEPWsk

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