New engine, and better than ever!! Wow.....
Discussion
Late last year, I had some pretty severe issues which resulted in a new engine, and many thanks to Noble London, Giles, and Lee. Details on this thread:
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=337059&f=26&h=0&hw=lee+giles
Anyway, the good news is that the new engine has been run in, and is running well with the new Roush exhaust and fuel pump upgrade.
BUT - the really good news is that I was concerned to make sure that the engine was properly mapped, and fuelling was OK, so I talked to Trevor at Roush and he agreed to check everything over and map the car to ensure that all was running properly (and more importantly for me - safely). The main aim was to ensure that there would not be a repeat of the piston melting phenomenon previously experienced.
The engine is basically standard apart from the exhaust and fuel pump/wiring loom upgrade, but does have the FP Intercooler and a BOV of somewhat uncertain origin (I/C and BOV already fitted when I bought the car).
Bottom line is that after several hours, and much time spent on the dyno and attention to detail (alot of which I freely admit I don't really understand), Trevor was finally happy that the engine was running very safely, fuelling properly, and was basically set up correctly.
Oh, yes - apart from running safely, there was the bonus of the performance
Max Power - 442 BHP at 6200 rpm (390 atw)
Max Torque - 416 lbft at 4800 rpm
All I can say is that it pulls like a train!
I know there have been many threads extolling the virtues of the Roush exhaust, but I'm afraid I have to add my voice to the others. The exhaust/fuel pump package, but above all the mapping by Trevor to ensure a smooth and safe power delivery totally has transformed the car. I cannot recommend it highly enough. (Goodness knows what it's like driving some of the cars that they've done more extensive work on!)
I'll shut up now - think I've gone on long enough...
(a very happy) Conrad.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=337059&f=26&h=0&hw=lee+giles
Anyway, the good news is that the new engine has been run in, and is running well with the new Roush exhaust and fuel pump upgrade.
BUT - the really good news is that I was concerned to make sure that the engine was properly mapped, and fuelling was OK, so I talked to Trevor at Roush and he agreed to check everything over and map the car to ensure that all was running properly (and more importantly for me - safely). The main aim was to ensure that there would not be a repeat of the piston melting phenomenon previously experienced.
The engine is basically standard apart from the exhaust and fuel pump/wiring loom upgrade, but does have the FP Intercooler and a BOV of somewhat uncertain origin (I/C and BOV already fitted when I bought the car).
Bottom line is that after several hours, and much time spent on the dyno and attention to detail (alot of which I freely admit I don't really understand), Trevor was finally happy that the engine was running very safely, fuelling properly, and was basically set up correctly.
Oh, yes - apart from running safely, there was the bonus of the performance
Max Power - 442 BHP at 6200 rpm (390 atw)
Max Torque - 416 lbft at 4800 rpm
All I can say is that it pulls like a train!
I know there have been many threads extolling the virtues of the Roush exhaust, but I'm afraid I have to add my voice to the others. The exhaust/fuel pump package, but above all the mapping by Trevor to ensure a smooth and safe power delivery totally has transformed the car. I cannot recommend it highly enough. (Goodness knows what it's like driving some of the cars that they've done more extensive work on!)
I'll shut up now - think I've gone on long enough...
(a very happy) Conrad.
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