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50 grand and can't find room for programmable management or an intercooler? Has a "factory" dry ice setup because it's a rare S Pack, WTF is that horseshit? 255rwkw is nothing to sneeze at but clearly it wasn't engineered/tuned well enough to sustain that power level safely. This stage 1-2-3 talk doesn't mean anything. All of that info is fairly useless other than for some history and what mistakes/abominations never to repeat. Still I agree with the other guys, it's a good starting point for a quick car.

Sounds like some stage 3 wanking going on

Yeah me either mate.
And sounds like Mike Vine be the man to talk to on that.
Sounds like a beast of an engine.
Maybe if ya ask her nice she might post you all the paperwork for it. =)
 
 
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Wow. How does a stock computer have 2 tune settings? Bunch of shit IMO, wouldn't trust that info. Check it out yourself piece by piece and approach everything as a stock component.
Good luck with it all, theres bones of a decent unit there

Something just doesnt add up with all the info putting aside the incorrect info. I mean 50 grand spent on the car, where? I know turbo setups arent cheap but unless that 50 grand includes a 25 grand spray job I just cant see it. Also Mike Vine setup that has 255rwkw with no intercooler and only meth injection?!?
And if that wiring was done by someone with OCD I best get myself checked. I consider the wiring I did on my sedan messy but its a pro job compared to the pics.
 
Not trying to be mean and by no means putting the car down as I think its a great platform to work from as it looks like there wont be many expensive things you need to buy for it. Just needs a decent tidy up. Keen to see what you can make out of the car actually.

Not too sure about the bit about it having factory dry ice set up though Jack....
 
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Finally manage to contact the girl that owned the car. Screen shits of answers she has given me so far.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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It was indeed MSPSI. The car has only done 17000km since it was built. Rego lapsed in Feb 2008.
You're right about the lights though. I have all the plastic pieces needed to repair the dash. Will start pulling it apart when I finish cleaning out my shed which should happen in the next few weeks. If it gets too messy, I will look around for a new loom as suggested XF0747.
 
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Just been looking at photos of XFO747. Nice look and tidy engine bay.
 
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Reading up on intercoolers on a few forums. A couple of xf's were running 600x400x75 with 3" inlet and outlets. Anyone got an opinion or some guidance on what size I should be looking at?
 
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Not too worried about rebuilding the car. Just know fuck all about forced induction.
I have already decided to pull the engine down and put new rings through it as well as new bearings. The head will also get a rebuild.
After that, I am in the dark. Silly questions will follow.
 
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i remember when the young girl owned it this about 15yrs ago, think it had the plates MSPSI and her dad built it for her or some shit
 
just had a quick read thru this thread, your better off getting another rusted shell with good trim and swap dashes and looms over, dunno what the guy was thinking with all the nasa lights going on

Yeah that car overall is a good example of how to do it "right". There's a lot to be said for nice tidy paint and a nice set of wheels. Less is more

That is a common size, that should do the job nicely. From memory an XF has ample room for a decent size cooler so squeezing it in shouldn't be an issue. http://justjap.com/engine/forced-induction/intercoolers.html here are some from Just Jap to look at

I know nothing about forced induction TUFE. By the the time I am finished I hope to know enough to get by.
 
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Can I make a suggestion, measure the cc of the piston and measure the cc of the combustion chamber on the head. That way you can know exactly what the compression ratio is. Just like any engine setup knowing the compression ratio helps to get the setup just right. Not saying you will have to change anything or spend big money but might as well know what you have to work with while the engine is apart. Checking CR costs little to no money and just a bit of your time.

Not too worried about rebuilding the car. Just know fuck all about forced induction.
I have already decided to pull the engine down and put new rings through it as well as new bearings. The head will also get a rebuild.
After that, I am in the dark. Silly questions will follow.
 
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Rebuilding someone elses car can be a pain, it can be easyer to start again sometimes

but put pen on paper and see if you can afford it. the wiring is scary that's for sure

As I said wagoon, I know nothing about forced induction. I have no preconceived ideas about the subject and am open to all advice. While the cost of implementing this advice may make this a slow rebuild, I want to do it properly once and once only.
At the moment, I am trying to put together a plan of attack and put dollar figure against said plan.
 
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As I said wagoon, I know nothing about forced induction. I have no preconceived ideas about the subject and am open to all advice. While the cost of implementing this advice may make this a slow rebuild, I want to do it properly once and once only.
At the moment, I am trying to put together a plan of attack and put dollar figure against said plan.
 
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All my knowledge about the glorious crossflow and a lot of specific mechanical knowledge have come from the kind people of this site. You will definitely learn a lot here and by knowing exactly what you want from the car and how much your going to spend is the only place to start.

If that's the case were all fucked
 
XF001 we all had to start somewhere but yes this place is full of very helpful people that won't bullshit to you and will give the advice you need to here whether it's the advice your ready for or wanting to hear well that's a different matter. Everyone means well but a lot is lost in internet translation.

Thanks, I do try.

Thanks for the offer ando76. People on this site are legends.
 
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Thanks for the offer ando76. People on this site are legends.
 
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