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Forum: Car Audio
04-17-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,344
Posted By ta84-355

Double Din - watercut faceplate 4 Trans Am

Just got around installing my now 4 year old double din unit.

I made a template, had it watercut from a solid 3/8 (10mm) aluminum plate.

I had to remove some plastic and metal stuff from the...
Forum: Group Purchases
07-27-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,099
Posted By ta84-355

Re: Strange S60 rearends

I might as well be interested due to the torque from the twin turbo V8.
What'll the price be?
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
02-29-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 466
Posted By ta84-355

Westcoast consulting llc - Newark,NJ

Hi,

has anyone dealt with: http://www.westcoastconsultingllc.com

They sometimes carries parts for F-bodies from broken vehicles.
Stationed in Newark, NJ.
Forum: Body
02-12-2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,084
Posted By ta84-355

Re: bigger gas tank?

I'm in the same situation as you I guess. My TA-84 doesn't see much road and is already running on E85, quite high compression and turbo - I have yet to fit the intercooler. E85 is doing a wonderfull...
Forum: Fabrication
01-06-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 92,296
Posted By ta84-355

Re: a third gen, a Z06, and a long winter

This is a very nice and extensive build, I like your efforts a lot.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-20-2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,739
Posted By ta84-355

Re: 4L80E Swap

Hi GTA324 (Nicklas),

try and contact JoBy which is a user here at thirdgen (or the TACS-forum in sweden). He's got a 4L80E in his Corvette C4, and I believe he has put one into a Camaro -88 as...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-21-2007, 01:18 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,937
Posted By ta84-355

Re: rack and pinion?

Hi,
a guy here in Sweden converted his car to RnP from a Volvo 740 (power assisted by default), but he doesn't use the power steering, just plugged it.

Anyway, he had to use a lathe and make one...
Forum: Power Adders
10-27-2006, 05:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,496
Posted By ta84-355

Actually the whole swap from carb to EFI and all...

Actually the whole swap from carb to EFI and all the turbo stuff is around $2.200. The setup has a few expensive parts, the turbos, the injectors. The custom made oil-feed lines and fuellines (very...
Forum: Power Adders
08-28-2006, 12:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,496
Posted By ta84-355

The exhaust leak I had on the driversside,...

The exhaust leak I had on the driversside, between the turbo and manifold is fixed and it's probably because of that I was seeing another 0.15 bar of boost. The lambdasensor is placed on the...
Forum: Power Adders
08-27-2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,496
Posted By ta84-355

10 psi of boost @ 4700 rpm (engine starts loosing...

10 psi of boost @ 4700 rpm (engine starts loosing power@5800 rpm).
Unfortunately the AFR is @ 16.7 so I guess I have to check that the Bosch pump is actually giving enough fuel. I still have the...
Forum: Power Adders
08-08-2006, 06:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,496
Posted By ta84-355

Haha, I've started to like MegaSquirt again. ...

Haha, I've started to like MegaSquirt again.
Yesterday I did some old fashioned fault analysis on the engine.
Found one disconnected sparkplugwire and one malfunctioning injector (wirefailure)....
Forum: Power Adders
07-24-2006, 11:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,496
Posted By ta84-355

Do you feel that too? Faster, faster, faster......

Do you feel that too? Faster, faster, faster... It's almost embarassing that I once thought that the L69 (190 hp) stock engine was fast 10 years ago when I bought my car... Swapped the L69 for a tad...
Forum: Power Adders
07-18-2006, 10:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,496
Posted By ta84-355

Hi again, thought I should drop a line with the...

Hi again, thought I should drop a line with the current status.

I have spent a lot of time hunting down exhaust leaks, I've had the headers milled so now things has started to work as they are...
Forum: Power Adders
09-16-2005, 02:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,496
Posted By ta84-355

Thank you aaron7, I'm very satisfied with...

Thank you aaron7, I'm very satisfied with MegaSquirt as well.
I even passed the sniffer test here in Sweden with lots of headroom.

I'm going to add control for the 7-pin HEI module (stock -84...
Forum: Power Adders
09-15-2005, 01:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,496
Posted By ta84-355

I built my own setup and some pictures can be...

I built my own setup and some pictures can be found here:
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=230315

The pipe from cylinder 7 is probably the most overdesigned part of my...
Forum: Power Adders
09-13-2005, 05:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,496
Posted By ta84-355

Thank you... Well I'm not good at welding, but...

Thank you... Well I'm not good at welding, but I'm getting better...

How fast, hard to tell - before turbo the engine made around 300+ hp (13.8s in the 1/4). That was with an old Holley and before...
Forum: Power Adders
09-12-2005, 01:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,496
Posted By ta84-355

I have updated my www-link so it works now. More...

I have updated my www-link so it works now. More pictures on a quite outdated site can be found there anyway...

I just haven't had the inspiration to update that site during this long period of...
Forum: Power Adders
09-11-2005, 01:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,496
Posted By ta84-355

Here's a lousy picture of the setup taken with my...

Here's a lousy picture of the setup taken with my SonyEricsson Camera.

/Anders
Forum: Power Adders
09-11-2005, 01:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,496
Posted By ta84-355

Twin Turbo -84, Finally running

Yesterday I mocked up the last of the intake piping. Because of some delivery problems of my intercooler I modified a 3 inch exhaust pipe and put it in the IC:s place instead.

The car made like...
Forum: Power Adders
06-18-2005, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,821
Posted By ta84-355

The car is finally running with MegaSquirt EFI....

The car is finally running with MegaSquirt EFI. Next week I'll start to tune the boost part of the fuelmap, so far it's only tuned for NA.

I just need to install the Intercooler and get the...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-18-2005, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By ta84-355

I've reprogrammed the MS with the MSnS-Extra code...

I've reprogrammed the MS with the MSnS-Extra code to prepare for HEI7 installation.
Next week I will receive the last parts for the forced induction side of the turbo-installation and after that I...
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-31-2005, 02:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By ta84-355

MegaSquirted TA-84 passed sniffer test

Hi

I have replaced my old Rochester carburetor with a home converted Edelbrock Victor Jr intake. The plenum is custom made and I use two Volvo 850T throttle bodies. I also use the BOSCH TPS from...
Forum: Power Adders
12-18-2004, 01:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,821
Posted By ta84-355

The summer came and went away. During the whole...

The summer came and went away. During the whole summer I had serious starter problems and in august I lost interest in the twin turbo project.

But yesterday evening I installed a new CVR...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-18-2004, 01:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By ta84-355

I must get better to reply to my own posts when I...

I must get better to reply to my own posts when I find the sollution. You're right. It wasn't a spun bearing. It was the starters solenoid that didn't retract. the starters little wheel was still...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-18-2004, 01:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,709
Posted By ta84-355

Hi again Time runs fast... I experienced...

Hi again

Time runs fast... I experienced some "hard to solve" starter problems back in august and I actually got bored of the project for a while (4 months), but it's corrected as of yesterday...
Forum: European Region
11-27-2004, 02:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,579
Posted By ta84-355

I thought it was you when I saw your "alias". You...

I thought it was you when I saw your "alias". You helped me and Rico with his turning signal lights. (thanks again!).

Anyway, I'll keep this information in mind and perhaps we can arrange...
Forum: European Region
11-23-2004, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,579
Posted By ta84-355

Hello UK I'm from Sweden and just found this...

Hello UK

I'm from Sweden and just found this part of the thirdgen forum (I've been reading the thirdgen.org board since 1997 and never saw this part). :)

Anyway, I was curious about how big...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2004, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By ta84-355

A spun bearing or what?

Tonight I installed a new starter after having trouble with the old one. But still the engine just won't turn. So I removed all sparkplugs and tried to rotate it by turning the crank myself. I just...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-07-2004, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,709
Posted By ta84-355

I think it's an old Audi GT pump I've got, it's...

I think it's an old Audi GT pump I've got, it's not enough to handle the fuel supply when the turbos starts building boost but that pump is only there as a trial pump. A new bosch one will soon take...
Forum: Cooling
08-07-2004, 12:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 843
Posted By ta84-355

Re: Re: Oil cooler sollution help

What kit did you get? And do you know approx how much lower the temperature got?

/Anders
Forum: Cooling
08-07-2004, 12:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 843
Posted By ta84-355

I was thinking of an oil cooler like this kit...

I was thinking of an oil cooler like this kit (but with a bigger cooler).

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=3517&prmenbr=361

That is Jegs part nr: 890-820300

It...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-05-2004, 03:24 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 55,616
Posted By ta84-355

This is a 2nd gen Pontiac but it sure is built...

This is a 2nd gen Pontiac but it sure is built with the Pro Touring in mind. The guy is really good, he has retrofritted a T56 to a Pontiac engine, rebuilt the suspension, Corvette brakes etc. He...
Forum: Cooling
08-05-2004, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 843
Posted By ta84-355

Oil cooler sollution help

I've read a lot of posts and looked at jegs catalogue and Summit Racing for hours now. I don't know what to get..

My twin turbo installation is almost finished and I'd like an oil cooler and my...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-01-2004, 03:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,709
Posted By ta84-355

I haven't got the parameters from the other...

I haven't got the parameters from the other computer. But it's the default ones except for the size and number of injectors.

I've had vacation for a few weeks but haven't been at home so I haven't...
Forum: Fabrication
07-12-2004, 11:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,901
Posted By ta84-355

Well I needed a lot more space so this ugly thing...

Well I needed a lot more space so this ugly thing is what I came up with.

http://aldengard.lixom.nu/albums/misc-turbo/ac_delete4.sized.jpg
...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-12-2004, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,709
Posted By ta84-355

Here it goes, I haven't got pictures of the...

Here it goes, I haven't got pictures of the complete installation yet, need to bring the camera to the garage.

The plenum
http://aldengard.lixom.nu/gallery/intake-conversion?page=3

The...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-11-2004, 02:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,709
Posted By ta84-355

MegaSquirted TA - first startup

Yesterday I fired the engine up with the following combination:

Edelbrock Victor Jr, homeconverted to EFI
A homemade plenum with 2 Volvo 850 TB:s.
Homemade fuelrail made out of 12 mm copper...
Forum: Power Adders
04-16-2004, 01:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,587
Posted By ta84-355

As I said, customs + taxes add around 30% to the...

As I said, customs + taxes add around 30% to the USD 1300 the heads cost.

I'm going over to Denver to attend a computer class, so it's not just for the heads. :-)

I'm waiting for an answer...
Forum: Power Adders
04-15-2004, 12:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,587
Posted By ta84-355

I wonder why I haven't found that site before -...

I wonder why I haven't found that site before - that's a far better price than I've seen before. But then again, it's not easy being updated with the american stores while you're in Sweden.

Though...
Forum: Power Adders
04-13-2004, 12:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,587
Posted By ta84-355

Yes I've seen a lot of good deals on Ebay but my...

Yes I've seen a lot of good deals on Ebay but my problem is that I'm going over to USA from Sweden for only 6 days. I can hardly make an ebay deal while I'm over there. That's why I'd like to get in...
Forum: Power Adders
04-09-2004, 01:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,587
Posted By ta84-355

Alu cylinder head for twin turbo

I've been lurking and searching these boards for years now. But I'm still not sure what heads to get. I've got a CSB 355 engine, EFI converted carb. intake. And I'm almost finished installing my...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-09-2004, 12:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 479
Posted By ta84-355

A place in Denver/CO to buy from

I´m going over to USA soon (for a week), and I'm thinking of buying a new set of heads for my Twin Turbo Project. And I might also buy a new POSI unit for my rearend.

Can someone point me to a...
Forum: Power Adders
04-04-2004, 10:03 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 56,956
Posted By ta84-355

Glad to hear it's working good for you... 9 psi...

Glad to hear it's working good for you... 9 psi is quite some boost numbers on that stock engine...

I'm having problems getting my Scania Intercooler welded, but mine needs a lot more work than...
Forum: Power Adders
03-29-2004, 11:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,251
Posted By ta84-355

Thanks man, but I know you've got a lot of...

Thanks man, but I know you've got a lot of mechanical skilled people over there too.. It's just a question about finding them...

/Anders
Forum: Power Adders
03-29-2004, 01:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,251
Posted By ta84-355

I've got one handmade here in Sweden, it only...

I've got one handmade here in Sweden, it only cost me $50.
http://aldengard.lixom.nu/albums/intercooler-project/dump_valve1.sized.jpg

Stainless spring will make it last a long time, 2" inlet.
...
Forum: Power Adders
03-29-2004, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By ta84-355

It would be real nice to see how they look like...

It would be real nice to see how they look like in a 3rd gen engineroom. And what size do you recomend for a downpipe? It really looks like a tight fit on the drivers side. Can one keep Power...
Forum: Power Adders
03-29-2004, 04:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,821
Posted By ta84-355

OH man, why did you have to show me that picture....

OH man, why did you have to show me that picture. Now I have to redo my VERY ugly looking AC-delte box... :mad:

You did a real good job with yours.. :hail:

I guess I'm starting to panic a...
Forum: Power Adders
03-28-2004, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,821
Posted By ta84-355

Well today I finished the downpipes. I only have...

Well today I finished the downpipes. I only have to weld them to the turboflange (I haven't bought them flanges yet). I just won't make my own, it's too much work......
Forum: Power Adders
03-27-2004, 02:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,821
Posted By ta84-355

I modified the PS pump bracket by deleting the...

I modified the PS pump bracket by deleting the provision for the AC-compressor. It's almost finished, I shall add a small pipe as a header bolt spacer.. That'll make it strong enough..

Pictures:...
Forum: Fabrication
03-26-2004, 03:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,954
Posted By ta84-355

It can be done by using carbonfiber and e special...

It can be done by using carbonfiber and e special high heat deflecting temp epoxy resin.

Actually I saw an article in a Swedish paper about making a CF intake for a Volvo S40 that where used in...
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