Stage 4 Turbo Setup

[muffdan]

The Storm G4 has launch control, but this isn't achieved through true traction control. I'd assumed (perhaps wrongly?) that the Extreme was the same. I'll talk to Thor about it and see what they say! It could be a good call if it's proper traction control. Not sure I need any of the other features it offers but as you say, it's cheaper than the Storm + Race Logic route. However, I bet the Race Logic is better. As you sau, you can change the slip for the road/conditions with a dash mounted dial. Very cool!

[custardavenger]

I haven't had a chance to look into the G4 properly yet. If the Storm has it then thats probably the same system as in the Xtreme. How do you mean "isn't achieved through true traction control"?

The thing with the Race logic is I was never sure if it's just a very exspensive knob? When you've had your fun playing with the settings are you ever going to need to adjust it other than turning it on and off? I have to say that traction control isn't something I've looked into or something I think I will need to invest in.

Whats the going rate for the Race logic?

[Anonymous]

Just read through this entire thread for the first time, great read, looking forward to the next bit of progress  s:D s:D

Adam

[muffdan]

the launch control system holds the revs for you at a set RPM and you simply floor it. The rpm is tuned to get the best start.

[custardavenger]

Oh right I see. Launch/traction control. Good wording there. I supose you could probably input a wheel signal but think they have missed a trick there. Race Logic it is then.

[Christopherathens]

Amazing list muffdan!!  s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:  
 Really looking forward to see the outcome..I can relate how excited you are!!   s:) s:)  

About the Racelogic traction control,i am waiting to read your review,since it is something that i am thinking to get also.

[muffdan]

Here's the melted piston   s:( s:(  

[loadswine]

Blimey what a mess! No wonder it lunched the engine.

[markiii]

presume teh tune was at issue? no way teh power levels should have done that

[muffdan]

yeah, I think the tune was most likely the issue.

[Wabbitkilla]

 s:scared: :scared: s:scared:  
Lots of unhealthy words come to mind seeing that piston ... "Jeez" being the kindest!

Not as bad as a conversation i heard yesterday someone on the phone talking to a mechanic...

Mechanic : "So it's turning over and not firing up, just turn it over and let me listen over the phone"
pause .....
Mechanic : "That's turning over very rapidly for a Focus diesel, so what were you doing before it stopped running?"
pause....
Mechanic : "So you cleaned out all the intake piping with brake cleaner, and have put it all back together, did you had the intercooler off to make sure it was empty of brake cleaner?"
pause ....
Mechanic : "and when you started it up it reved like mad, wouldn't turn off till it stopped all by itsef?"
pause ....
Mechanic : "Well i think it's going to need to come in for a look, but the bill might be a bit large"

Hmmm ..... strike one Focus diesel then!

[custardavenger]

And I thought I did a good job of a piston. Clearly I'm an amature.   s:) s:)   Was it just the one? And out of interest which one?

[uktotty]

Holy pants, that piston is fubar.
So will this delay getting the car back?

[muffdan]

And I thought I did a good job of a piston. Clearly I'm an amature.  s:) s:)  Was it just the one? And out of interest which one?

Piston 3, the others had minor damage in comparison

Holy pants, that piston is fubar.
So will this delay getting the car back?

Not at all, this was the damage done back in November!

[ChrisGB]

And I thought I did a good job of a piston. Clearly I'm an amature.  s:) s:)  Was it just the one? And out of interest which one?

Piston 3, the others had minor damage in comparison

Too lean?

Chris

[aaronjb]

Too lean?

Looks that way to me - detonation took out the side of the piston, and the resulting shrapnel did the rest of the damage - if I had to guess..

[kanujunkie]

Holy c**p Jason, just seen this, that really is toasted, is this the MWR engine?

[muffdan]

Holy c**p Jason, just seen this, that really is toasted, is this the MWR engine?

No, it was a wiseco piston from my rebuild last September. Hopefully I'll avoid a repeat of this with the MWR built engine and Thor mapping; that mess cost me big bucks   s:( s:(  .

[muffdan]

Update:

Engine build complete and being shipped on Monday. Car booked in with Thor for running in and fitting/mapping the G4 on the 20th April. Leave for Corfu on the 26th April hopefully!

Jason

[Anonymous]

We're going on the 27th Jason so are you worried that I might be a bit faster than you?  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

[muffdan]

lol, we're driving down to Tony's on the 26th  s:) s:)

[loadswine]

Blimey what a shakedown run! With a G4 and a Thor map, hopefully it should be all good.  s8) s8)

[Star_69]

[muffdan]

Engine arrived and has been fitted with no major problems! The head required a hole to be tapped for a coolant pipe, I'm guessing the head didn't come from an MR2 1ZZ. All good though, turbo's being fitted next week and then off to Thor a week on Monday for the G4 fitting and map  s:) s:)

[loadswine]

Great stuff mate, glad you've not got an empty bay any more. Really interested to see what Thor's expertise does for the project, should be totally ace!  s8) s8)