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I've heard electrical contact cleaner does a good job. I cleaned mine the other day with this (didn't notice any difference though)

Definately R33 ecu flat spot. The ECU isn't 'stuffed', it's just not a particularly mod friendly computer. An SAFC will improve performance but a PowerFC will give the best results.

Saw a white 33 with a bunch of stickers and bodykit / bonnet on Montegue road a few days ago ... looked nice.

Yes that's right the small hose. Hope it all goes well! Make sure you have all the bits you need before you cut it.

Ok have a look below. Running an aftermarket BOV wont make any difference - that said, don't run an aftermarket BOV (waste of money and can cause engine to splutter)

Very smooth graph ... damnit I have to get me a powerFC 170rwkw aint cutting it.

Cheers SK - that clears it up. If that's the way it works, then that's the way it works I guess. Still it seems that it would make more sense to only use the ambient temperature figure, as the difference between AT and IT would be due to the efficiency of the vehicles induction system which should not be compensated for. Only using AT would still allow for different weather conditions to be compensated for. (Winter/summer, Tasmania/QLD, etc) To demonstrate what I'm saying - Vehicle A and Vehicle B both produce the same power. Vehicle A has a great induction system, Vehicle B has a poor one. Vehicle A dyno's with AT 25 and IT 30. Vehicle B dyno's with AT 25 and IT 50. Even though the actual power is the same, Vehicle B will get a higher Shootout power figure as it is "rewarded" for it's craptastic induction. Seems silly to me. Does that make sense or am I completely missing the ball?

I understand that. However, 'intake air' temp is based on the efficiency and design of the cars induction system - the dyno should not be compensating for this. Ambient air temp is what the dyno should be compensating for because this is what will vary depending upon the weather at the time of the dyno run. By the way, I'm not 100% sure the above is correct it's simply what seems logical to me. Thanks for humouring me.

Wouldn't it be the 'Ambient temperature' reading that would affect how Shootout alters the power figure, not the 'Intake Temperature' reading? After all shootout is designed to compensate for variables like summer/winter, which ambient temp would indicate, not intake temp. I've heard that some less then reputable workshops will place the ambient probe behind the radiator to artifiically boost the power reading, but of course this would show up on the chart as a high AT figure. The AT looks normal on this one.

That's ok. From the pipe that you swapped over, it connects to a cast metal pipe that then connects to the throttle body, then intake manifold. On the cast metal pipe right after your replaced pipe there is a 90 degree bend before it goes across the top of the engine, just after the bend there is a valve on the back side of the pipe. This is the bypass valve, and it should have a pipe of about 1 inch diameter going all the way back to before your turbo. The valve has a small black vacuum hose going to it, which is what you need to T into. See how you go and let me know if you're still having trouble.

Sorry mate I dont have a digital camera. Do you know where the stock bypass valve is on your car?

Whoa, resize those pictures *headache* In answer to your question, the hose is for your boost solenoid. All you need to do is find another vacuum hose somewhere (I used the one that goes to the stock bypass valve) cut it and whack in a T piece, then run it back to the solenoid.

*chuckle* Ironically, my other car is a BA Falcon. You're making assumptions. On the other hand, my conclusion that you are a tosser is based on the rubbish that you post. And you continue to prove my point. Perhaps you should quit while you're ... well, behind. Instead of far behind.

Whatever mate, go back to tossing off over your ford 'donk'. EDIT - and to the OP, well done!

Hi all, I currently have the BATMBL Big body cat which is like a larger version of the compliance cat. I didn't really notice any difference putting this one on. Is it worth upgrading to the 5" Stainless mesh cat? Has anyone used one with good results? Are they better then the magic cats as claimed? I know SK had good results with the Magic cat, noteing that it was pretty much 'as good' as a straight through pipe. Any feedback would be great. Cheers.

Certainly is nice and easy. $400 from Nengun aint too bad either. Any idea if the included pressure regulator is the same as standard, or will it run a higher pressure?

I assume you are running an aftermarket fuel pump and pressure regulator? What pressure are you running in your fuel rail?

Awesome information, thanks SK. Now to seek approval from the ministry of finance.

Excuse my ignorance, I dont know too much about suspension. Am I correct in stating that these shocks are height adjustable? What adjustment range is available. Does changing the height also change the dampening rate? Are they easy to adjust whilst on the car?

Because the cooler restricts airflow to the radiator.

I'm interested in one of these ... what's the go with insurance though? I'm with Just Cars who have unlimited mods, but these aren't road legal are they? Anyone else who has one just let their insurance company know and they dont care?

Let me clarify ... this is a cold start, you revved it a bit, but essentially this is idling while it's still cold? If so, this is completely normal (as has been stated a few times already). It's simply condensation in the exhaust pipe. Let the engine warm up for 15 minutes then see if there is still the same amount of smoke.

Close. Black smoke = carbon, IE running rich Bluish-white smoke = burning oil Pure white smoke = burning coolant As has been mentioned, white smoke during a cold start is normal from exhaust condensation.

A split dump would be better for low end pressure then a 3", because there would be a higher backpressure off boost due to the wastegate pipe being closed off.

Hi WWWDOT, I have a stock dump pipe, downpipe and cat all ready for immediate pickup. Not sure if you need all of them, let me know. I'm in the North East Suburbs.