gdog Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) Hey H, while i am enjoying the fiat-ness of your posts as much as the next guy, do you think it might be time to rename the thread? Edited September 21, 2016 by gdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I was looking forward to more c30 updates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles855R Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 14 hours ago, gdog said: Hey H, while i am enjoying the fiat-ness of your posts as much as the next guy, do you think it might be time to rename the thread? I think by now we should all accept that Hussiens threads include his current car plus the X1/9. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Slice Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Pretty sure at this point Hussein is allowed to post whatever he wants, whenever he wants to, in whatever thread he chooses. Carry on 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdog Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) LOL!! I was just kidding man!! Edited September 22, 2016 by gdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted September 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 On 9/21/2016 at 7:12 AM, NEU said: I was looking forward to more c30 updates... Yeah, K16, Posi, etc., all have to wait until the X1/9 is done.... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 As an owner of both a Volvo and a Fiat, I approve this thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted September 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Made a modded RN branch pipe for the X1/9 - the stock one came way too close to the headers & contributed to cooling system issues. small elbow return hose got very crispy. Volvo 740 heater valve... Waiting for parts to take care of the blown HG waay too much timing Max timing for that motor with Fiat ignition 30º from 3500 - up: I'll use a EZK116 219 (B230FT man) ign map & pull some more timing off that. Shame I can't use M4.4, that would be so much easier than dealing with LH2.4.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Still waiting for parts for the head gasket job. Got both rear inner arches made, bonded to the original sheet metal, and the outer panels bonded. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 On 9/23/2016 at 9:33 AM, lookforjoe said: Yeah, K16, Posi, etc., all have to wait until the X1/9 is done.... :) I thought installed the k16 and most of the goodies that you got a while ago. So what are you running on the now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, NEU said: I thought installed the k16 and most of the goodies that you got a while ago. So what are you running on the now? Still The K04 / Elevate tune. All the other secondary support stuff (bigger IC, airbox, piping, etc) is in place. I had originally planned to do the K16 this past spring, but that didn't work out with the Fiat being undriveable. Until I have the Fiat available as my DD, the K16/WaveTrac install is on hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Is that Elevate tune stage 2 tune and DP but still stock muffler. I see you have all the larger intercooler piping, ported intake runners installed. What about the 70mm throttle, are you running that too? Did you notice any hit in torque? I've heard the intake manifold you loose a bit of torque, they were referring to the Anembo, which seems a lot bigger. I want to make mine just a bit better but don't want to loose any of the torque. I keep thinking about a stage1 and exhaust, maybe a DP but don't want to loose MPG. I did see a slight drop since I installed Kristians turbo inlet, but that could be I'm harder on it that I was before. BTW what torque mount are you running? I've got the factory upgrade with the R but I'm considering the E-Focus or harder Powerflex insert. But I hear with the AW55 softer is less vibration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted October 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 14 hours ago, NEU said: Is that Elevate tune stage 2 tune and DP but still stock muffler. I see you have all the larger intercooler piping, ported intake runners installed. What about the 70mm throttle, are you running that too? Did you notice any hit in torque? I've heard the intake manifold you loose a bit of torque, they were referring to the Anembo, which seems a lot bigger. I want to make mine just a bit better but don't want to loose any of the torque. I keep thinking about a stage1 and exhaust, maybe a DP but don't want to loose MPG. I did see a slight drop since I installed Kristians turbo inlet, but that could be I'm harder on it that I was before. BTW what torque mount are you running? I've got the factory upgrade with the R but I'm considering the E-Focus or harder Powerflex insert. But I hear with the AW55 softer is less vibration. It's the Elevate tune for all the K04 mods - 3" exhaust, 3"DP, race cat, manifold, ported runners, IC, etc. I added the cutout before the stock muffler so I can be fully quiet or anywhere from there to wide open. No torque drop with the tune & his plenum. Torque drop if I run the cutout wide open at low/mid rpms. These twinky little turbos need some back pressure it seems. I do have the 70mm TB. Makes the tip in a tad twitchy. I have the E-Focus mount. Don't want drivetrain vibration in the cabin. I'm really happy with the way it handles & takes off with the Elevate tune. I don't pay too much attention to mileage as I do mostly local driving - 15 miles one way. I get much better mileage when we do the 2-3 hour trips or greater distances. Either way, it's a veritable miser compared to the XR ;) I do have the 18" wheels with 235/40x18's so that does have some negative impact on mileage, but the handling is great. Got a bit done today on the rear panels top seams are pretty close now - hard to photograph in just primer have to fill in the rear panel vertical seams, resolve some tie in details from the 1/4's into the rear panel, tail lamp surrounds, etc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Riker Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Are you going to keep it red? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted October 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 On 10/4/2016 at 11:51 AM, Commander Riker said: Are you going to keep it red? Yes, but Passion Red 612 rather than the current Bertone variant of 601 Red. Back end mostly done now EDIT _ WTF has happened with the site now???? PB img links don't work, and the advanced edit function is gone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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