4.3 Tamora now run in....wow

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I picked up my Tamora from Power yesterday after its 1k service following the 4.3 upgrade.

The power is just fantastic, it pulls and pulls in any gear. I don't think it's lost much the reviness and character of the 3.6 but now with massive extra kick. It really does shift and in a very noticeable way is much much faster. Anyone thinking of improving on the standard engine, this is the way to go. Is it worth the money? Without doubt!

I would say is the Nitrons are an essential upgrade with the 4.3. They really do great work in allow the car to put the power down effectively. I think the old shocks would have struggled to the point of frustration.

Now all I have to do is buy some glue to re attach my dipstick.....thanks Dom

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It's not been maped yet and I m thinking about an ATC air box so if I go that route I will get a full map done.

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Thanks for the tip. I will sort the dipstick this weekend.

I took the other approach. Needed a new clutch so thought why not get an upgrade at the same time. I now have lots of small cosmetic bits to sort out but to be honest I am having too much fun teasing porkers to worry about them at the moment.

My to do list is;
Hoop seals
Stick on the rubber door pillar tops (again)
Sort out the corners on the hood fabric
Stick some of the carpet down
Sort out the leather on the top of the dash
Re seal headlight covers
Repaint inner wheel arches
Polish oil and water pots
Maybe get a carbon air box

I think that's it......

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aerospoke said:

Now you have to change your PH-name to Spinitup!

That's actually rather good

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Zippee said:

I'm so glad you've posted what you have. Mine goes in for its 1k running in service on the 31st of this month. I'm currently running max half throttle and up to 5000 rpm and the difference is already noticeable but it's like theres something underneath held on a leash, chomping at the bit to be let go but I know I can't just yet. I can't wait to get the 1k over and done with so I can see just how quick she really is....

Zippee, It is honestly so fast compared to the standard 3.6. Just like the old engine is a pussy cat in the lower rev range but easier to drive as you feel less need to change gear all the time. Again like the 3.6 it all starts to happen over 5k rpm, full throttle acceleration is just fantastic. My face aches from smiling and my buttocks from clenching. Even well over 100 leptons its still pulling very hard. You will run out to nerve or road before the car does

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That's very quick Collin, I think an Audi R8 V8 only gets 113mph and roughly on par with the V10. That will upset my mate

What time did you get btw?

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Zippee said:

I'm so glad you've posted what you have. Mine goes in for its 1k running in service on the 31st of this month. I'm currently running max half throttle and up to 5000 rpm and the difference is already noticeable but it's like theres something underneath held on a leash, chomping at the bit to be let go but I know I can't just yet. I can't wait to get the 1k over and done with so I can see just how quick she really is....

Hey Zippee, did you get your 1k service done yesterday?.......how awesome is it?

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Hi Zippee, Glad you are happy with the new engine I agree with what you say apart from the acceleration. I think it's much quicker than before. Not nessesaraly that much 0-60 but 100 seems to arrive much more quickly and the overtaking acceleration is blistering. I have done another 1k miles now and it gets smoother and smoother. A friend f mine with an R8 has offered a drag race...I am pretty confident