TUFE 284 Posted January 4, 2016 If you are decent at wiring I would just cut it off at the connectors and pull the lot out. Imagine chasing a fault in there. After burning my first car's loom with bad wiring, I made sure I did the right thing second time round and put a hotrod loom in. Best get a new interior from some rusted out thing too. More holes than religious dogma in there 6 XF001, wagoon, XPT and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ando76 4,354 Posted January 4, 2016 Please rip all that shit out immediately before it catches fire. Seriously that is just fucked. Take Ryan up on his offer and I'll even install all the new stuff free of charge, just to see that crap gone. 7 XF001, NZXD, Ants and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XF001 93 Posted January 4, 2016 Thanks for the offer ando76. People on this site are legends. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk 2 ricktewagon and NZXD reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nath 1,975 Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks for the offer ando76. People on this site are legends. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Thanks, I do try. 4 PRO250, ando76, XF001 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wagoon 2,429 Posted January 5, 2016 People on this site are legends. Thanks, I do try. 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. 3 Nath, XF001 and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XF001 93 Posted January 5, 2016 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. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk 2 Outback Jack and ando76 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wagoon 2,429 Posted January 5, 2016 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. 3 Nath, Outback Jack and XF001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRO250 1,506 Posted January 8, 2016 Rebuilding someone elses car can be a pain, it can be easyer to start again sometimesbut put pen on paper and see if you can afford it. the wiring is scary that's for sure 2 Outback Jack and XF001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XF001 93 Posted January 15, 2016 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. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk 2 Outback Jack and wagoon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wagoon 2,429 Posted January 15, 2016 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. 4 XPT, ando76, Outback Jack and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XF001 93 Posted January 16, 2016 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? Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XPT 673 Posted January 16, 2016 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 2 Outback Jack and XF001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XF001 93 Posted January 16, 2016 Thanks XPT. Reasonably cheap as well. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XF001 93 Posted January 16, 2016 Just been looking at photos of XFO747. Nice look and tidy engine bay. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XPT 673 Posted January 16, 2016 Just been looking at photos of XFO747. Nice look and tidy engine bay.Sent from my SM-G900I using TapatalkYeah 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 2 Outback Jack and XF001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XF0747 69 Posted January 19, 2016 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 5 XPT, matt_lamb_160, SirkWhyXF and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XF001 93 Posted January 19, 2016 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. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGP 14 Posted February 3, 2016 That was actually an aftermarket upgrade made for BA-BF which is significantly larger than the factory unit, supposedly efficient up to 300rwkw on an xr6t. Not massive by any means with a core size of 450x305x75. The factory XR6 ones are 175mm high; 370mm wide, 55mm thick. You would gain power in an xr6 just from removing the restriction and would sustain power levels longer through better cooling efficiency. my XR6T has a plazmaman unit 450 x 350 x 90 mm running about 310rwkw. I can feel heatsoak on hot days in traffic, if you have an option I wouldnt use the stock one. At least go for the typhoon spec. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XPT 673 Posted February 3, 2016 my XR6T has a plazmaman unit 450 x 350 x 90 mm running about 310rwkw. I can feel heatsoak on hot days in traffic, if you have an option I wouldnt use the stock one. At least go for the typhoon spec.I'm not quite sure what you thought I meant. I wouldn't use the stock one either, they are the size of a toaster. 1 gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XF001 93 Posted February 15, 2016 Finally manage to contact the girl that owned the car. Screen shits of answers she has given me so far. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted February 15, 2016 Nice ya got some info from her mate. Sounds like its got a bit of poke. Going to need to spend a bit of coin to take it to the next level but be worth it. At least she was kind enough to get back to you. =) Sent from my GT-S7583T using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XF001 93 Posted February 15, 2016 Not too sure about the bit about it having factory dry ice set up though Jack.... Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk 2 Panko and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted February 15, 2016 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. =) Sent from my GT-S7583T using Tapatalk 1 XF001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TUFE 284 Posted February 15, 2016 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 2 XF001 and XPT reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wagoon 2,429 Posted February 15, 2016 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. 4 XPT, XF001, Outback Jack and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites