can a uk turbo be modified to flame?
12 September 2002, 10:57 AM
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full decat and VTA dump valve - induction kit helps too. Mine flames like a b4st4rd!!!! 
You could do all that for 500 quid or so from 2nd hand bits.....
You could do all that for 500 quid or so from 2nd hand bits.....
12 September 2002, 11:22 AM
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Got full scoobysport decat system and have been told if i get the dump valve changed to vent to atmosphere it will flame like a b@stard so thats whats coming next
Apparently you will see it at night time if you look at the rear view mirror if you lift off from 6k rpm! Thats what scoobysport told me when I asked.
Apparently you will see it at night time if you look at the rear view mirror if you lift off from 6k rpm! Thats what scoobysport told me when I asked.
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12 September 2002, 12:18 PM
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I get loads of flame out but only at higher speeds, i.e flooring at 90mph and lifting off and on.... excellent at night time!
Full decat and internally venting (I want my engine to remain intact)
Full decat and internally venting (I want my engine to remain intact)
12 September 2002, 12:18 PM
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err...
Pedestrians nylons? Small dogs..? Kids? Cyclists and motor cyclists? Sorry to sound like a party pooper but wouldn't the smell of flame grilled pooch spoil the WRC ambiance somewhat? Or isn't the flame that dangerous... I assume the thing will flame off the line in traffic etc.
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PS (I am not really from Dunstable)
Pedestrians nylons? Small dogs..? Kids? Cyclists and motor cyclists? Sorry to sound like a party pooper but wouldn't the smell of flame grilled pooch spoil the WRC ambiance somewhat? Or isn't the flame that dangerous... I assume the thing will flame off the line in traffic etc.
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Worried from Dunstable
PS (I am not really from Dunstable)
12 September 2002, 01:20 PM
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let me get this straight, we are talking about a uk spec here...so a full decat with a VTA (which i have), will give me flames...wow, did realise it was this easy - thought id need to up the power...
12 September 2002, 01:28 PM
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is there a website out there that does the acutal kits ?
what sort of flames are you looking at getting with just the full exhaust and vta. would a hks jobby cover this, full super drager system ??
what sort of flames are you looking at getting with just the full exhaust and vta. would a hks jobby cover this, full super drager system ??
12 September 2002, 01:30 PM
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If you want MANS flames like this....
You will need a flamer kit.
The above picture was on my old Escort Cossie at about 10mph!!!
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Shaun.
You will need a flamer kit.
The above picture was on my old Escort Cossie at about 10mph!!!
Regards,
Shaun.
12 September 2002, 01:37 PM
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No effect!
Remember unless you have the flamer kit on when stationary and constantly keep blowing them out, you wont have a problem as when you are moving the flame is thrust out the back away from the bumper.
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Shaun.
Remember unless you have the flamer kit on when stationary and constantly keep blowing them out, you wont have a problem as when you are moving the flame is thrust out the back away from the bumper.
Regards,
Shaun.
12 September 2002, 02:21 PM
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It is a coil and processor unit (which pulses to the coil), connected to a spark plug (which is placed in the tailpipe. This is all rigged up to a positive feed, switched on and off by a switch mounted on your dash somewhere.
It ignites any unburnt fuel that is thrown down the exhaust system, when it is switched on. This normally happens on over-run.
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It ignites any unburnt fuel that is thrown down the exhaust system, when it is switched on. This normally happens on over-run.
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12 September 2002, 02:42 PM
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Does it happen on all cars? I have a vta and decat exhaust on my Sti v6 I never get flames, have been on the search for a long time!
I think the issue is how eco friendly your car is running. It would appear to me that some cars have much more unburnt fuel in the exhaust, hence the flames. I dont even get bangs let alone flames, and the car does get very hot. So the question is how do u make your car run with more overfuelling on the overrun?
Keith.
I think the issue is how eco friendly your car is running. It would appear to me that some cars have much more unburnt fuel in the exhaust, hence the flames. I dont even get bangs let alone flames, and the car does get very hot. So the question is how do u make your car run with more overfuelling on the overrun?
Keith.
12 September 2002, 04:59 PM
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Having Lambda and over-run fuel cut off enabled, will defo hamper the flames...........I had to have these switched off on the Escort (reprogrammed chip for the ECU). The P8 ECU on the Escort IS ozone friendly, so it can be an issue.
12 September 2002, 07:21 PM
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I have full decat and VTA. All I get are really loud bangs when I lift off. Like a gun shot. They are more frequent when its been ragged. My mate said he could see it glow inside the zorst at full chat but no flames though. Shame.