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Now have one - thanks I am after the hose from the Air Cleaner - Mass Airflow Sensor to Turbo. Cheers Rob

4 x Bridgestone S03s for sale. 235 x 45 x 17 Only travelled 1000 Km, Brand New. New Price $1050 set of 4. Will not seperate.

Dear SK I have read with interest your articles on the Independent Boost Controller (IBC). During the Christmas holidays I bought Performance Electronics for Cars to read while lazing on the beach. (great read for those interested) The controller caught my eye and I duly purchased one with the hand controller on my return from holidays. Unlike you, mine is still sitting in the cupboard in my workshop unmade! My turbo let go early in January, I took you advice and got it GCG hi flowed and have just finished reassembling and installing it after cleaning out impellor bits from the FMIC and replacing the clogged up CAT. The car is running again but I haven't really given it a run yet. What caught my eye in the original article was that the boost solenoid in series with the actuator, as did you. A couple of question for if you don’t mind. I run a Wolf plug and play and it has an internal boost controller which is programmable on bleed every 125 RPM. I thought I might convert it to a series type still using the Wolf. Any thoughts? I then read your articles and I must have missed the IBC is controlled by load on the injector. (a few zzzzzs on the beach) I like the idea of 110K with or without boost and more engine response controlled by the throttle – less lag?. I used to have a 260Z with triple Webers and I miss the instant throttle response of a NA engine. Maybe I should disable the Wolf boost control and use the IBC instead? (My original idea after reading the article) I also like the idea of flat boost at 7000 RPM. My experience with the old turbo was boost fall off at max RPM. Is this a function of the controller, turbo or just controlled better with the IBC? My last question is Fail Safe. What happens if the IBC fails, solenoid stays closed, max boost? Cheers Rob

I have been running a R33 Wolf 3D plug and play for the last 6 months. It uses an internal MAP sensor or can be configured for an air flow sensor. I chose the MAP. Developing power on the dyno was easy and is repeatable and reliable. As the SK says the MAPs do not meter small levels of RPM as well as the air flow sensor. In fact I have had a ball over the last 5 months setting the tuning as best as possible at idle and with engine load such as air conditioning and lights etc. It is good now but not as good as factory ECU. I have cold starts and warm ups as good as factory ECU, but has taken many hours. Cheers Rob

Hi, Just to add a little more. My R33 S2 turbo let go yesterday. I have a FMIC, Wolf ECU, and running 11 psi boost. I drive it very moderately and 2 sprints per year. It let go on the first drive of the day. Cheers

My R33 turbo has just let go of its compressor and turbine blades. I think I will go a high flow from GCG in Sydney. I was quoted $1950 today! I thought it could be done for about $1200 - $1300? Cheers

Hi John I am interested in the ECU and AFM for a project I am doing. They don't have to work. I am offering $100 for the both plus postage to Melb COD. Let me know Cheers Rob

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Thanks Sydney siders! Anyone in Melb?

I am after a standard R33 ECU. All I need is the case, so if you have a dead ECU, all the better. Cheers

Hi SydneyKid I have read a little about the GCG hi flow RB25DET. Look like good value for money. What sort of loss in mid power over a standard turbo would you expect and does that outweigh the increase in top end? I love the mid range power available with 12psi on the standard turbo. I am worried it will be a dog with the high flow.

I have downloaded the PDF file from the UK site. It appears to be corrupted! Unable to open it! Anyone have any ideas? Cheers

Recently ran some Ferodo Formula brakes pads on the front of my R33. They are rated at to 650 deg C, but also work when cold. I ran them out at Calder and found them very progressive pulling the car up consistantly from 190km at the end of the straight. Bought them BGT in Hawthorn at $160. Great value.

Thanks guys, any other suggestions?

I am fitting a Power FC to my R33 GTST Series 2 shortly. Can anyone recommend an engine tuner in Melbourne? Cheers

Hi Ben, Have you still got the toolkit, jack and spare wheel for sale? Cheers Rob

Hi Dan, I am interested in extender for 96 GST2. Any in stock? Cheers Rob

1 only Dunlop SP 3000 tyre for sale. 235/45/17 Brand new. $175

Check your PM Rob

Got One! After a Blinker/Fog light surround for: R33, Series II front left. Mine is cracked, see photo

Space Saver Wheel for sale. 125x70x15, 4 stud. Good tyre condition. Don't know what it is off. $25 Melb only

Thanks Dave, Word has it you can do a direct ecu swap, and the tuning for engine is OK straight out of the box, but not optimised. Any suggestions for tuners in Melb, what sort of cost? Thanks

Can you help me with R33 S2 indicator LHS amongst your parts?

Is front pipe still available?