To Charge or not to Charge?
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That sounds like a nice setup; you're gonna have an awesome rig when you're done.
I tinkered a lot with the fuel mapping to squeeze out as much economy as I could without sacrificing performance.
I tinkered a lot with the fuel mapping to squeeze out as much economy as I could without sacrificing performance.
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well think about it if you need more power or just want it you might as well super charge it... i mean your stil getting great gas mileage for what you have... you could always buy a big v8 and hog down gas or you can make that have the power of a v8 and get good gas still no brainer.. sorry i didnt proof read and my typing is horrible.
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well think about it if you need more power or just want it you might as well super charge it... i mean your stil getting great gas mileage for what you have... you could always buy a big v8 and hog down gas or you can make that have the power of a v8 and get good gas still no brainer.. sorry i didnt proof read and my typing is horrible.
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It's a good power plant for sure but not one I want to undertake at this stage in the game. There is another member on here who was trying to sell his and it was in a 2nd Gen, I saw and heard it in person at the SE4RJ and wow! What a purrr it had, and reasonable power from what I remember. The wiring is getting easier with a few more folks switchin over to this motor. In my research the engine weighs almost as much as the 5vz +/- but the reason I shied away was because (1) I didn't want to rewire. Lame I know but c'mon (2)The power gain over a SC'd 5VZ just weren't enough of a benefit, though on the plus side you have similar hp to a SC w/o fuel mods and reliability is on your side. Thats just my 2 cents.
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Still waiting on the motor but in no hurry, I keep throwing back the idea of not supercharging for the reason of simplicity and cost. I mean the poor 5vz doesn't have a great deal of power but it is enough for my activities. Guys I dunno, I feel like a flakey blond who cant make up her mind.
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Regretably I decided not to charge. With additional equipment needed plus premium fuel and the possibility of a failure between Timbuktu and Canada I decided to keep the new engine NA.
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I've been following this thread for a while. What reliability issues are you concerned about?
I'm curious because i'm in a similar boat as you trying to decide go, or no go.
Also, what exactly is a "AFR sensor calibrator". Still stuck on a few terms as you can see
Does anyone have any good leads on where to get some parts like the tensioner pulley and pulley arm?
I'm curious because i'm in a similar boat as you trying to decide go, or no go.
Also, what exactly is a "AFR sensor calibrator". Still stuck on a few terms as you can see
Does anyone have any good leads on where to get some parts like the tensioner pulley and pulley arm?
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I'm kinda anal about reliability and simplicity. I can work on my motor the way it is, I can fix most anything within a day or so and availability of parts in the middle of somewhere. A SC would add some complication to my plan of simplicity. Most any failure would result in a tow and not being able to fix the damn thing. While perhaps this sounds questionable at best that coupled with the lack of an addition of just under $2000 kept the project from being completed. Pulleys are available from URD as far as pulley arm???? Not a clue. I did regear a bit ago and that helped a great deal.
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I've been following this thread for a while. What reliability issues are you concerned about?
I'm curious because i'm in a similar boat as you trying to decide go, or no go.
Also, what exactly is a "AFR sensor calibrator". Still stuck on a few terms as you can see
Does anyone have any good leads on where to get some parts like the tensioner pulley and pulley arm?
I'm curious because i'm in a similar boat as you trying to decide go, or no go.
Also, what exactly is a "AFR sensor calibrator". Still stuck on a few terms as you can see
Does anyone have any good leads on where to get some parts like the tensioner pulley and pulley arm?
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