JamieP Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Engine took its last bit of abuse today... coming back from the wellington jap meet on the M4 it let go... big smoke screen, Good job all my new engine internals are arriving next week, of to turbofit now for full rebuild:eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Thing is, I bet you woulda been disappointed if you hadn't blown it up before the rebuild Glad you got back okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Thing is, I bet you woulda been disappointed if you hadn't blown it up before the rebuild Glad you got back okay Yea i aint bothered one bit;) was a bit embarasing on the motorway, big smoke screen:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Surprised it lasted that long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 It was pre-meditated wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 well done for blowing up for car jamie :-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Well done jamie, you deserve a pat on the bak How did you get home? AA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregsupra4 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I didn't:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Good stuff you got back ok Jamie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 yep.. crawled home:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Good to meet you today - Glad to hear you got home OK. Once you're re-built those journo's will be all over you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Good to meet you today - Glad to hear you got home OK. Once you're re-built those journo's will be all over you again! Nice to meet ya:thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Didn't think it'd last too much longer after it spat a load of oil over Homer. Glad you got home OK mate. You missed my lovely Trophy presentation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Didn't think it'd last too much longer after it spat a load of oil over Homer. Glad you got home OK mate. You missed my lovely Trophy presentation Yea i knew it was on its last legs, doing that sound test was funny:D ... we want pics of the trophy;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazla Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 you murderer [COOL][/COOL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 We saw you in Cressex mate, car smoking like a bastard (we were in the Freeloader behind you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 We saw you in Cressex mate, car smoking like a bastard (we were in the Freeloader behind you). lol.. yea its fucked:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 lol.. yea its fucked:D So what actually happened then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 So what actually happened then? just started smoking heavy everytime i put my foot down.. its no biggie i have all the parts coming for rebuild anyhow(cp pistons, carillo rods etc)... i knew it was getting tired.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Just out of interest, how many miles on your car mate ? And do you know how many since the T88 ? Trying to decide what max boost to run on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Just out of interest, how many miles on your car mate ? And do you know how many since the T88 ? Trying to decide what max boost to run on mine. Nearly 30k If you want a stock engine to last id stick with 1.4bar... if you dont care like me then run big boost:D Then rebuild to killer spec.. im gonna have a 8.5k rev limit now:eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 ure so funny jamie, id be in tears if it happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Nearly 30k If you want a stock engine to last id stick with 1.4bar... if you dont care like me then run big boost:D Then rebuild to killer spec.. im gonna have a 8.5k rev limit now:eyebrows: Haha, I like your attitude What sort of power would you be putting out on that turbo at 1.4 bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 I aint got a clue mate... made 670 on old spec at 1.55bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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