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how will i know? :confused:
as your (normally) midrange power will be a load better then standard! as in noticably better then normal!
mad-driver
22-06-06, 10:30 AM
other than that depending on what sort of cam its supposed to have in it wont idle normally
its a 1.4 sr so i dont know it had no idal and the mid range power is quite good so???? and the bolts on the head look new and it lookes to have a new boost valve??? part from that got a k an n and back box
a boost valve as in an FSE boost? its a carbed engine so it would run way to high fuel pressure with one on!
prolly had a new head gasket!
where abouts in cannock are you? as i live in wednesfield by ashmore park! lol
craig green
22-06-06, 01:52 PM
when I dropped the piper into my GSi the exhaust note was so much deeper.
My mates said they could hear it from a considerable distance even though it was no louder.
im in cannock im by the pie green tower call me on 07758903804
green tower? wheres that? and btw, id never give my mobie number out on a web forum only in a PM matey!
mad-driver
22-06-06, 02:16 PM
Does the idle noise sound similar to a scooby in some respect? That's what i mean by rougher idle, as mine does it and mine is cammed, along with everything else
Does the idle noise sound similar to a scooby in some respect? That's what i mean by rougher idle, as mine does it and mine is cammed, along with everything else
scooby noise! *drooollllllllll.
that flat four noise is lush lol :thumb:
erm how will an FES give the pressure too high for a carb when the normal pump feeds direct into the carb anyway ;)
Other than just driving it, take the dizzy off and look at the end of the cam, an aftermarket cam will have the model stamped in the end plate usually.
the normal SR pump is mechanical, bolted on the side of the engine. An FSE will feed to higher fuel pressure and may result in over fueling. SR's dont have flat spots (what FSE's get rid off) as the pump is driven from the engine.
Therefore the faster the engine spins, the faster the pump spins to compensate for correct fuel amount.
ir sounds dead deep on tick over and i sorta get ya yar as it had a boy racer owner befor me so what makes me fink it mite have been cammed
the normal SR pump is mechanical, bolted on the side of the engine. An FSE will feed to higher fuel pressure and may result in over fueling. SR's dont have flat spots (what FSE's get rid off) as the pump is driven from the engine.
Therefore the faster the engine spins, the faster the pump spins to compensate for correct fuel amount.
do you ever think about what your posting? :wall:
the FSE is for FUEL INJECTED engines... eg ones that run at 3-5Bar not 3-5psi lol.
wrt the last post. sounds like its got a boy racer owner now too unless you can type legebly
wrt the last post. sounds like its got a boy racer owner now too unless you can type legebly
lol lol
not having much look tonight stu ?? or with people and fse boost valves :eek:
rite ok im get ya now actualy im dislexic and my first nova my passion is actualy fords so spelling **** and nova knolage sketchey for the record (fanx for the insalts i joind for hel mate stu)
dyslexia IS NOT AN EXCUSE!!!! i know many dyslexics that type etc better than non-dyslexics ... but thats not the point of this thread lol
im in cannock im by the pie green tower call me on 07758903804
red nova white wheels by any chance?
Zakstaff
23-06-06, 09:48 PM
if it was cammed mate it would be lumpy on tick over:tard:
^^^ Myth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
red nova white wheels by any chance?
no it shanes one mine is red silver metal fleac astra gsi alloys lowwerd 40 mm no back seates peco back box ect..........
Dillett
24-06-06, 06:03 PM
Under the dizzy theres a 13mm nut, undo it and take the dizzy off (mark its position bfore though else you'll probably put it abck on wrong) and see it has letters stamped into. post the letters on here and im sure someone will be able to tell you what it is. ie a kent 285 has KC 285
Alternatively, ask the guy you brought it off.
Duh.....
see i would ask him but he wont know!
Haynzee
25-06-06, 01:34 AM
usually most folk think the cams are non standard as "it goes really well, previous owner was a rally driver, worked for nasa and rebuilt the engine with unobtanium pistons, and he also had a kevlar/carbon bumhole.
basically geezer, your cams are standard, if the idle is lumpy its more likely that the engine is shagged or you have an air leak.
IF you cam or cams have been changed, i'd be surprised. most people would rather spend ?50 on an induction kit or silly 5" backbox than ?400 on a decent working camshaft, vernier, and rolling road time.
ok sucsefully made me feel silly but im learning so live n learn sorry for the fuss lol any welcome tips or help id be grate full thanks lads.
do you ever think about what your posting? :wall:
the FSE is for FUEL INJECTED engines... eg ones that run at 3-5Bar not 3-5psi lol.
wrt the last post. sounds like its got a boy racer owner now too unless you can type legebly
No sh1t sherlock!! Thats what im saying, it wont have one as its a carbed engine with a mechanical pump :roll: :english:
well ok but noneed for it lads im learning
mad-driver
26-06-06, 12:35 PM
what a silly thread lol...
just pop down to majiska gsi in cannock and see stuart hell sort you out
just pop down to majiska gsi in cannock and see stuart hell sort you out
isnt that the place that does XE convo's for stupidly cheap? a mate of mine was telling me about somewhere in cannock where he sell's loads of GSi's and bits for cheap like
yep thatd be the place, hes doing me a xe conversion soon.
how much did he qoute? my mate mentioned its like ?1600 with a recon engine and box included! not bad for 3 days work! lol
yeh its around that price
F**k, that seems a high price, considering you could probably DIY for ?500.
yeah but its cheaper then like ?3.5k from just nova's! ?1600 and let some one else deal with all the associated problems etc
Anyway, off topic like fook btw! lol
no it shanes one mine is red silver metal fleac astra gsi alloys lowwerd 40 mm no back seates peco back box ect..........
also had a black nova sr, follow me through cannock trying to race me the other day??
nar wasnt me mine is off road mate im doing all the work on it befor i get it on the road proper
jbobo > yours isnt a red K reg is it?
mad-driver
27-06-06, 09:11 AM
isnt this going just a tad off topic now...
^ agreed! ever so slightly me thinks lol
no it a mr 2 on mr 1 plates i was told on h reg plates it got saloon wings on it. i bought it from raver on here from by me. but i fink i have learned boute cams and bin stupid enoght for one thread! thanx for the help
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