Recent content by pannymix

Yes, if I end up with a disagreement with the mechanic for too long then I’ll get another blanking plate threaded and switch it over myself. Then I’ll be back at least to what I had and I’m familiar at least with the behaviour of the readings there

I’m also using the green turbo. Gturbo told me it’s good from 18 to 28 so I wanted to be at the bottom of the range just because I was 10psi for many years and so much more boost just felt a bit extreme. I’m happy with the power and drive ability. It’s a huge improvement and I’m very...

thanks very much for the replies, especially for the link mudgudgeon. I’ve written to the mechanic and confirmed I’m not happy with it and given him the opportunity to put it right (where I asked for it). I wish I had the time to just do this sort of thing myself. So frustrating trusting...

I finally had the GTurbo and Plazmaman W2A intercooler fitted. The tuner dyno’d it with 20lbs boost (somewhat at the bottom of the range for this turbo but I’m happy not to go too extreme). Combined with the already fitted 3” single muffler exhaust and a free flow K&N filter the results are...

Thanks Ian B, I have been intending to up the boost to 14psi but just haven't because I haven't had time to install the front mount intercooler I have bought which is in my garage and I trip over and have to move a couple of times a week. I want the intercooler installed as a 'catch can' in...

Thanks Loober, that's useful to know. Certainly when I need to ever have the turbo out, the probe is moving, but until then that's handy to know. Cheers, Peter

Seeing as I have all your knowledge available, there's something else I'd like to check. Fitting the EGT probe, I removed the EGR crap and used the exhaust manifold blanking plate as the perfect opportunity to position the probe (without drilling into the manifold and risking swarf up-stream of...

Hi Aussie, I don't have any desire for more power or speed. Power and speed wise I'm happy with what the engine offers at the low EGT limit. It's an old 80 series. If want to feel some acceleration I can drive my 5.4L supercharged AMG Mercedes. When I drive my 80 I don't mind falling back...

Thanks everybody, that gives me a lot more confidence. I just returned from a long trip (10 hours driving in 2 days) and I paid particular attention to the EGT's in various conditions. I found some interesting observations..... We appear to have slightly different diesel in NZ. There is a...

My 80 here in New Zealand

Gents, I run a ‘96 HDJ81 with the 1HD-FT and auto trans. I’ve been running with a Redarc EGT that’s pre turbo in the manifold. I’ve set the warning on the gauge to 600C and on sustained climbs I find I’m backing off the throttle to keep under my set limit. Sometimes I’m going a little slower...

Hi Nikolai, they aren't too bad for noise. I see you're in Auckland, welcome to meet up with you somewhere and you can come for a drive. I used soundmat in my front footwells, gbox tunnel and front pair of doors. So that helps, if I wind down the window then I hear them more. I was...

We just fitted

Here’s the video of the tunnel in NZ We’re very lucky to find it. Very remote, very well hidden and very dangerous rivers in this area.

Leonard it’s pretty special here downunder. We are very lucky. The South Island especially. I want to build another truck, something not so straight and with bar work. Then we can really get some places!