An API story
25 April 2007, 10:16 PM
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nice write up fella.
dave nearly had to pick my car up, made enquiries with dave etc but luckily the noice was a bolt from one of the belt guides, and again lucky it didnt do any damage at all, so lock tighted them both and been fine ever since (touchwood), in some sort of strange way i was looking forward to going down there lol
Your engine is looking mint.
dave nearly had to pick my car up, made enquiries with dave etc but luckily the noice was a bolt from one of the belt guides, and again lucky it didnt do any damage at all, so lock tighted them both and been fine ever since (touchwood), in some sort of strange way i was looking forward to going down there lol
Your engine is looking mint.
26 April 2007, 07:36 AM
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I wish you lot would NOT post this kind of stuff!
You all know i need one rather than want one!!
Fab car Burns, guess you can remove those ??? in your title now?
David is stripping mine now for Rob (transmission) to remove the front lsd even though David recons its all ok.
Graham.
You all know i need one rather than want one!!
Fab car Burns, guess you can remove those ??? in your title now?
David is stripping mine now for Rob (transmission) to remove the front lsd even though David recons its all ok.
Graham.
I scare myself sometimes 
have you decided what to do with that lsd now?
26 April 2007, 08:22 AM
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Tell us all about the
"we removed the dumpvalve because you don’t need it"....
Isn't this introducing compressor stall leading to lag ? I know we're dealing with a different turbo beast, and I'm sure API know exactly what they are doing I'm just interested
"we removed the dumpvalve because you don’t need it"....
Isn't this introducing compressor stall leading to lag ? I know we're dealing with a different turbo beast, and I'm sure API know exactly what they are doing I'm just interested
26 April 2007, 09:07 AM
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it just pulls hard ,if you let off and then open up again it's off like a rocket.
26 April 2007, 10:53 AM
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On a 2.5 that 321T is the most ' happening ' turbo we've used and is our first choice for most road cars. If you want similar on a 2.0 we'd use a 321H.
David APi
Pleased to know that all is OK with the car Mr Burns. Hopefully your ' spendathon ' is now over. Good Luck
26 April 2007, 10:59 AM
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26 April 2007, 11:05 AM
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That MD321T will cope Ok with no dump valve. Some turbos will, some won't and if it works, the noise from the wastegate chatter is far better and more realistic of a 'real' car than all that damn wheezing you get from most dump valves.
On a 2.5 that 321T is the most ' happening ' turbo we've used and is our first choice for most road cars. If you want similar on a 2.0 we'd use a 321H.
David APi
Pleased to know that all is OK with the car Mr Burns. Hopefully your ' spendathon ' is now over. Good Luck
On a 2.5 that 321T is the most ' happening ' turbo we've used and is our first choice for most road cars. If you want similar on a 2.0 we'd use a 321H.
David APi
Pleased to know that all is OK with the car Mr Burns. Hopefully your ' spendathon ' is now over. Good Luck
26 April 2007, 12:59 PM
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At 470 lbft, you will soon find out!
LSD is coming out and the '911 Friendly' open diff going in.
I think when the time comes for a ppg then i will find (= try to) an ATB frony diff, but if David is right about the output of my engine (less than the 380 i think i have/had) then i won't need one ever...
That car of yours would make a very good hillclimber.
When is peak torque?
Nice job done David/Burns.
LSD is coming out and the '911 Friendly' open diff going in.
I think when the time comes for a ppg then i will find (= try to) an ATB frony diff, but if David is right about the output of my engine (less than the 380 i think i have/had) then i won't need one ever...
That car of yours would make a very good hillclimber.
When is peak torque?
Nice job done David/Burns.
26 April 2007, 01:10 PM
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That MD321T will cope Ok with no dump valve. Some turbos will, some won't and if it works, the noise from the wastegate chatter is far better and more realistic of a 'real' car than all that damn wheezing you get from most dump valves.
On a 2.5 that 321T is the most ' happening ' turbo we've used and is our first choice for most road cars. If you want similar on a 2.0 we'd use a 321H.
David APi
Pleased to know that all is OK with the car Mr Burns. Hopefully your ' spendathon ' is now over. Good Luck
On a 2.5 that 321T is the most ' happening ' turbo we've used and is our first choice for most road cars. If you want similar on a 2.0 we'd use a 321H.
David APi
Pleased to know that all is OK with the car Mr Burns. Hopefully your ' spendathon ' is now over. Good Luck
Some rally commentator from years ago has a lot to answer for creating that myth.
Simon
26 April 2007, 01:19 PM
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sorry to be pedantic.. but the noise is not the wastegate chattering.. but the turbo blades stalling as the air passes back through the turbo the wrong way.. it is a great sound but has nothing to do with the wastegate.
Some rally commentator from years ago has a lot to answer for creating that myth.
Simon
Some rally commentator from years ago has a lot to answer for creating that myth.
Simon
I still find it a bit scary as you hear the compressor wheel chatter when it chops up the air.It is definitely distintive though
26 April 2007, 01:22 PM
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Of course, it will be due to 'heatsoak' 'oil change' 'weak MAF' 'slow ECU' 'Det' 'Dodgy Piston 4'
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NB. API have a fine reputation - I am NOT questioning that .... just observing things
26 April 2007, 01:53 PM
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And if it doesn't I am sure he will relieve your bank account of another few £££££££s to put right the damage
Of course, it will be due to 'heatsoak' 'oil change' 'weak MAF' 'slow ECU' 'Det' 'Dodgy Piston 4'
I love watching you lot .......................
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NB. API have a fine reputation - I am NOT questioning that .... just observing things
Of course, it will be due to 'heatsoak' 'oil change' 'weak MAF' 'slow ECU' 'Det' 'Dodgy Piston 4'
I love watching you lot .......................
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NB. API have a fine reputation - I am NOT questioning that .... just observing things
I doubt it, I was careful to give my business to a reputable company, they have completely rebuilt the entire engine,drivetrain, supplied and fitted all of the mods.
A reputation is earned ,it is also very easily destroyed.I have not seen a complaint about API regarding warranty issues,and feel completely confident in API should any problem arise.
I agree though you can go completely nuts when you do start modding so keep em peeled sir.
26 April 2007, 02:47 PM
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sorry to be pedantic.. but the noise is not the wastegate chattering.. but the turbo blades stalling as the air passes back through the turbo the wrong way.. it is a great sound but has nothing to do with the wastegate.
Some rally commentator from years ago has a lot to answer for creating that myth.
Simon
Some rally commentator from years ago has a lot to answer for creating that myth.
Simon
LOL
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26 April 2007, 02:51 PM
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321H is quite a big turbo [ £1300.00 + VAT ] and will get you into 400 / 420 hp on a 2.0 providing: steel rods, forged pistons, IE a properly built engine. FMIC, Fuel pump, Injectors, 3 inch exhaust, headers, etc etc. It is not a turbo that I / we would fit on a car with a few miles on it. Ideally on a recent or freshly built motor.
For a full spec and pricing call me.
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26 April 2007, 03:44 PM
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I recently had mine rebuilt by them and were very pleasant to deal with. Currently in the running in phase and back for an oil change at 1k miles then another 500 miles after that. Mine was only a standard rebuild though after I put a rod through the side!
Didn't get a buttie, but got a cool cup
Didn't get a buttie, but got a cool cup
26 April 2007, 03:45 PM
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321H is quite a big turbo [ £1300.00 + VAT ] and will get you into 400 / 420 hp on a 2.0 providing: steel rods, forged pistons, IE a properly built engine. FMIC, Fuel pump, Injectors, 3 inch exhaust, headers, etc etc. It is not a turbo that I / we would fit on a car with a few miles on it. Ideally on a recent or freshly built motor.
For a full spec and pricing call me.
David APi
For a full spec and pricing call me.
David APi
26 April 2007, 05:18 PM
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Does anyone on here actually fancy taking their own engine out, stripping it down and rebuilding it??
It's a simple engine, it holds no fears for us who have taken many engines apart in the past .... the feeling of achievement as you run-in your own re-build .... the warm feeling as your Bank Balance is still relatively intact
Of course, engine rebuilding scares some people - but, it shouldn't .... really, it's about as basic as Engineering comes.
Sadly, I reckon I may be too old to do the heavy work now ..... a Micra Gearbox and Clutch was done by me a couple of months ago and it was a thoroughly pleasant activity - if a little wearing at my age.
It's a simple engine, it holds no fears for us who have taken many engines apart in the past .... the feeling of achievement as you run-in your own re-build .... the warm feeling as your Bank Balance is still relatively intact
Of course, engine rebuilding scares some people - but, it shouldn't .... really, it's about as basic as Engineering comes.
Sadly, I reckon I may be too old to do the heavy work now ..... a Micra Gearbox and Clutch was done by me a couple of months ago and it was a thoroughly pleasant activity - if a little wearing at my age.
26 April 2007, 05:39 PM
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