Yea-but... Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Volvospeed never ceases to amaze me. I haven't laughed so hard in a while. Yea I figured it was because of ventilation of the coilpacks. [img=https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/487700_2325430392860_1297741985_n.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 mileage on the way to work this morning; 8K since rebuild 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmsgltr Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 haha 6262 turbo! nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Rerouted the vac pump outlet to the main can, and closed off the cam cover vents. Had actual oil in the catch can routed the other way, no good. This way, I have almost 3 inHg vac draw on the crankcase. You can feel it at the dip[stick This (T5 sport seat) arrived today. Waiting on the other set before I pull the fronts apart to re-upholster and... what it's like going in & out the driveway with the car lowered as it is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIZIO AKA 1 HND MEC Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 and... what it's like going in & out the driveway with the car lowered as it is You gonna make a lot of $$$ at the first snow JK, I can wait for the seats! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 GM pump died today. Doesn't like to run continuously. I had to drive 60 miles round trip today, and the pump died about 40 miles in. Overheated & blew the fuse.Reinstalled the Ford pump, having repaired the base & resealed the base/housing junctureThis pump only pulls 1 inHg, but it doesn't run anywhere near as hot as the GM version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvo5.0 Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 I suggested an airpump to help with crankcase ventilation a couple of years ago (check page 40 of this thread). Hope it works out. Does the pump need to operate continuously or is crankcase pressure only a problem when you are in boost? Maybe you could wire it into a boost pressure switch like this one http://www.coolingmist.com/pagedisplay.aspx?pid=09&feature_key=Boost_Switch,parts,smart_injection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 I suggested an airpump to help with crankcase ventilation a couple of years ago (check page 40 of this thread). Hope it works out. Does the pump need to operate continuously or is crankcase pressure only a problem when you are in boost? Maybe you could wire it into a boost pressure switch like this one http://www.coolingmist.com/pagedisplay.aspx?pid=09&feature_key=Boost_Switch,parts,smart_injection forgot all about that period. I don't have any crankcase pressure under any conditions without the pump, but.. I don't have vacuum either. I have the pump set to run continuously once the engine is running & car is charging (delay via AC relay). I am hesitant to have it run only under boost, since the pump creates a restriction in the breather system when not running. The other advantage to the pump is that it heats the air, so like the PTC, helps separate the condensate & prevents buildup in cold weather. I had considered using that exact switch, I already have one controlling the WMI onset. What I could do, is re-install the cam cover vent so that even if the pump is off, the crankcase will have unrestricted venting. Then add the pressure switch to engage the pump as soon as it goes into boost (1psi). EDIT: went ahead & bought one, it's worth a shot, has to help improve pump life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 New custom adjustable cam gears in the works designed to not interfere with the cam seal flange area of the head This way, it is not necessary to stress the cam/cam gear mounting bolts every time I feel the need to tweak the settings. If anyone else is interested, Miller's Mule is the company making them. They specialize in Fiat/Lancia/BMW, but will make all kinds of custom parts such as this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Riker Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 I feel like you should be hired by SpaceX or a like company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Adding a fuel pressure sensor for data logging - this will go in the end of my modified fuel rail need more wires - so I added another 10 wires through the main fuse box conduit (the other conduit is already full) ran a 5/32 vac/press line in there as well - for the crankcase vacuum logging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Installed the Fuel Pressure Sender made a 5V power supply to feed the sensor, ground & signal go to the Innovate SSI-4 for data logging. Added a boost pressure switch to the crankcase vacuum pump circuit. Set to 2psi onset (lowest value) Vac source from the intake manifold. Switch interrupts the pump ground. Reinstalled the cam vent, with a check valve, to allow breathing when the pump is not running. revised diagram (pressure switch interrupts pump ground, not relay as shown) With the pressure switch, and check valves, I may be able to switch back to the higher volume GM pump Previous setup Diagram of the modded fuel rail phenolic spacers to limit heat soak IAT sensor wiring IC piping Revised inlet piping next 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvoguy23 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 You work for NASA? Amazing stuff man, don't know how you keep finding room in there!!!!!One more thing what is your hp goal and how is the bevel gear holding up to the power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 You work for NASA? Amazing stuff man, don't know how you keep finding room in there!!!!! One more thing what is your hp goal and how is the bevel gear holding up to the power? I'm a public school art educator. It would be nice to see 450WHP, maybe a little more. I need to get a couple of dyno pulls before I switch over to VEMs, just to see what I have attained with the limitations of ME4.4 The AWD holds up just fine. What kills the BG is overloading it off the line (reference: ohfuckibrokesomething on YT) or lack of proper tire maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yea-but... Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 I'm a public school art educator. That explains the drawings im sure EVERYONE is jealous of. PS. Most badass art teacher award...granted 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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