Project Black Golfball-plans for 2007 Options

[black92_tsi_awd]

Well, slow going as usual. Pulled the complete A/C system, replaced a blown front axle, cleaned the quart of oil from the exhaust system etc.

Now just waiting on new crush washers from Mitsu to finish installing the rebuilt turbo.

Been shopping for a new Trailblazer for the wife. Which mean the Talon can drop down from DD status and allow me some more flexibility in modifications. Plus I'll have something to tow it home when it breaks!

[black92_tsi_awd]

Its alive!!!!

Thanks to AWD DSM 1 for suppling a new banjo bolt for my turbo oil feed line...I got her running again this morning!

I think the 15 min drive blew out the rest of the dumped oil in the CAT back creating a nice smoke screen and some interesting looks from the neighbors, so I should be good.

I'll be PMing you soon ncgalant to get that chip so I can get the eprom ecu installed.

[black92_tsi_awd]

Thought I post up a few picture of my oil pressure sending unit relocation. I killed the first one due to vibration and got it replaced under warrenty from Autometer.

Pict1

I fabricated a bracket from 1/8" steel to locate support and ground the sending unit. A band clamp holds the sender to the bracket.
Pict2


A new chip is being burnt by ncgalant...can't wait to try out a stutterbox!!

Since I got rid of the AC system, can I get rid of one of the AC fan? Or is it worth keeping around for those hot August days?

[wortdog]

If you keep the A/C fan, you can use the A/C switch on the dash to turn the AC fan on/off.

The A/C fan will never turn on unless the the A/C is on, no matter how hot the engine gets.

[natedogg]

Or you can rewire the AC fan so that it turns on with the other fan.

[black92_tsi_awd]

But do I need the extra fan, or will the single fan be enough to keep the engine cool? I was thinking it be some good weight reduction.

Got my remapped eproms for ncgalant today. Can't wait to see how they work!

[awd4kicks]

I only use one fan, but it's a high flow Spal fan (the best IMO). With the stroker I had to upgrade to a Fluidyne radiator though. So my input isn't much help. I would try it if it doesn't keep her cool in the summer then wire the AC fan in with the regular fan.

[turbohcar]

I would run both as a precaution, if anything just to keep her cooler in the staging lanes. It won't hurt anything but weight to run it, and even then you're saving what, 5lbs (if even that) of weight?

[black92_tsi_awd]

Yeah, I'll probably weigh it to see if it worth getting rid off. It sure looks heavy...

[black92_tsi_awd]

Progress! Finally got the Eprom ECU in and spent some time with NCgalant tuning this afternoon.

Got a good basic tune. Almost all the around town mid throttle knock is eliminated. Few short 2-3 gears runs look pretty decent on the logger, seems to pull harder on less boost (15-16psi).

A little work on the Maft Translator and maybe another chip tweak and it should be good.

I forgot to try out the stutterbox on the way home though...

[black92_tsi_awd]

After last weekend's run of 12.476 @ 109.89 I took the car over to NCgalant for a little more tuning. It still had knock (alot) with some 110 in the tank so was still in need of some tuning. After a couple of chip burns the car feels REALLY strong, pulls hard and I can now run 18psi on pump gas with almost no knock!!! Nathan's my frickin hero!

Can't wait for the next track outing, possibly this SAT

[black92_tsi_awd]

Time for a little update.

I think my wierd part throttle knock issues last week might have been due to a really bad tank of gas. It seems to have gone away. I replaced the knock sensor and still had the part throttle knock, threw some new gas in and it seems to have gone away. Hopefully that was it and it won't come back.

Went to the bracket races 5/12 and put 2 gal 110 in, just in case. It was pretty warm and with the previous knock issues I wasn't taking any chances.

First run @16 psi, missed 3rd and ran a 13.1. Logs were perfect, 1-2 counts of knock, 18 degrees timing through the lights, WB 11.5:1

Second run @17 psi, ran a 12.68. Logs look like run 1

Third run was eliminations, got a good launch (1.770 60') but screwed third gear again and ran another 13.1 and got beat. Logs look great, no knock at all. Weather cooled off and WB was around 12.5:1

The latest chip burn looks like it might be really good. Next trip (this Friday) I'll see what 20 psi will run. Some cool weather might get me in the 12.2's

I have noticed on the hiway, it goes into open loop pretty easily cruising about 75-80. Ncgalant, I think you said something about tweaking the chip to keep it in closed loop longer, I think we may want to do that.

[black92_tsi_awd]

Hit the track again tonight. Apparently the shifting issues from the last trip weren't completely due to my incompetance, Looks like the rubber bushing at the shifter base went really soft and was allowing the shifter to not get enough throw. First run tonight, I couldn't get the car back into first or second...it was locked out. I managed to cobble together some washers and tighten down the right side.

Got about 4 decent runs in trying to get a dial in for the Trophy class. Made three 12.8X runs taking it easy on the boost. First race it cooled off more than I thought and ran a 12.77on the 12.82 dial but the snowmobile red lit and put me on to the second round. Second round I dropped the dial in to a 12.70 and ran a 12.62! And a new best 60' 1.739

Last 2 runs of the night the car wouldn't shift into 3, figures...car was running good so I turned up the boost trying to run a new best on a nice cool night.

So I guess tomorrow I'll be taking the shifter apart and try to get it rigidly mounted. Wish I would have bought one of those hard bushing sets for the shifter when I was looking at them over the winter. Anybody got one they want to get rid of???

[turbohcar]

So I guess tomorrow I'll be taking the shifter apart and try to get it rigidly mounted.  Wish I would have bought one of those hard bushing sets for the shifter when I was looking at them over the winter.  Anybody got one they want to get rid of???

LOL, I think I GAVE mine away when I parted my car out!! Sorry man, but good luck.

[black92_tsi_awd]

I found a set of solid mounts on Ebay...have to order next week.

I cut the metal insert shorter and clamped the rubber down with big washers so the shifter pretty rigid now. Hopefully that fixes the problem.

Boost check showed a leaky BOV...oh well. We'll see what happens tomorrow at SCDC!! Hell, I think the wife and kids are even coming to watch.

[scorp28]

What BOV are you running? I have a 1G laying around somewhere that I can try to dig up and bring it with so that you can use it for the day.

[turbohcar]

I found a set of solid mounts on Ebay...have to order next week.

I cut the metal insert shorter and clamped the rubber down with big washers so the shifter pretty rigid now. Hopefully that fixes the problem.

Boost check showed a leaky BOV...oh well. We'll see what happens tomorrow at SCDC!! Hell, I think the wife and kids are even coming to watch.

Try crushing it a very small amount. That will increase the spring rate inside and hopefully give you a little more holding pressure. DON'T do very much right away. Just the littlest bit is good enough. It's only two little bolts so don't get bent over having to take it off a couple times and get the crush just right.

[black92_tsi_awd]

scorp28
It's a Turbo RFL XS...the upper intercooler is flanged for a stock bov though. I have an adapter to run the Turbo XS.

turbohcar
You know what BOV I'm running...I bought it off of you!!!

[scorp28]

scorp28
It's a Turbo RFL XS...the upper intercooler is flanged for a stock bov though. I have an adapter to run the Turbo XS.

OH DAMN

I totally forgot about it when I saw you drive by me at the track today. I am really sorry about that. I hope that wasn't the reason that you didn't get into the 12's today.

[black92_tsi_awd]

I got into the 12's....just not when it counted!

I forgot to look for you too, no big deal. Still had a good time!