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Forum: General Subaru Discussion 21-02-2016, 12:24 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,999
Posted By Rossco
Tino's Hangover Blues.........Maybe those 20...

Tino's Hangover Blues.........Maybe those 20 walked laps of the pits pissed weren't the best idea after all :)
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 24-12-2015, 07:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,505
Posted By Rossco
Merry Christmas all! Please be safe over the...

Merry Christmas all!

Please be safe over the holiday break.

Be patient behind the wheel - we don't need any avoidable tragedies during the 'silly season'.

See you on the flip side :)
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 11-12-2015, 11:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,485
Posted By Rossco
RC changes everything! less fuzzies!

RC changes everything! less fuzzies!
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 11-12-2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,485
Posted By Rossco
I shoot some photo's & video's, Dive (a lot), do...

I shoot some photo's & video's, Dive (a lot), do some astro photography too (12" Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph)
........and just bought a modified TJ Wrangler.....

Version 6 goes to her 'forever...
Forum: Mechanicals 28-11-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
Happy to help :)

Happy to help :)
Forum: Mechanicals 28-11-2015, 06:59 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
I'd say it's going lean at light loads and...

I'd say it's going lean at light loads and Surging at light throttle does it surge at cruise in top gear?

If you have a wideband look for it momentarily going lean (over 15.5) with light throttle...
Forum: Mechanicals 27-11-2015, 11:51 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
Insufficient actuator preload as I said ages...

Insufficient actuator preload as I said ages ago......

Glad it's finally getting sorted.

Still far from a fan of Email tuning, but whatever floats ya goat :)
Forum: Mechanicals 25-11-2015, 01:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,237
Posted By Rossco
P.s If the maf is disconnected - your running...

P.s If the maf is disconnected - your running speed/density (MAP) load calculations - and your ecu needs the IAT sensor to properly correct for air density changes.
Forum: Mechanicals 24-11-2015, 08:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,963
Posted By Rossco
I use the rear top galley too - my oil temp is...

I use the rear top galley too - my oil temp is stable between 80-90 degrees C.
Forum: Mechanicals 24-11-2015, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,237
Posted By Rossco
Hey Mate, The ambient temp sensor harness runs...

Hey Mate, The ambient temp sensor harness runs from the same loom as the MAF plug.

HTH
Forum: Mechanicals 22-11-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,310
Posted By Rossco
I for one would love to see someone attempt to...

I for one would love to see someone attempt to set up shims with the heads on........

Cam seals are very simple, cams are not.

A Subaru motor is very simple to pull out & will save you bulk...
Forum: Mechanicals 19-11-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,006
Posted By Rossco
You need to plug the haltech into a laptop with...

You need to plug the haltech into a laptop with their tuning software & see what's causing it to skitz out.

There is no other way to diagnose the problem.

Perhaps the panel shop used a jump...
Forum: Other ECU Discussion 19-11-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By Rossco
They work but you won't get many parameters...

They work but you won't get many parameters visible - Apexi did one (maybe still do)
Forum: Apexi Power FC Discussion 19-11-2015, 01:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,074
Posted By Rossco
No the display should be off until position 2. ...

No the display should be off until position 2.

I just know of 1 early car that had an accessory feed issue that played with the Power FC in a weird way.
Forum: Mechanicals 19-11-2015, 01:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,316
Posted By Rossco
OP is based in Queensland...........

OP is based in Queensland...........
Forum: Mechanicals 18-11-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,316
Posted By Rossco
It's the most common subaru engine swap scenario....

It's the most common subaru engine swap scenario.

Capable of over 300hp with a decent turbo & tune.

Tune options are Ecutec or other flash tune (I have no idea what's available in QLD).
Forum: Apexi Power FC Discussion 17-11-2015, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,074
Posted By Rossco
The ECU can be locked by a tuner using either a...

The ECU can be locked by a tuner using either a data logit or Apexi FC Pro and you won't be able to change anything.

If your settings aren't being stored this may be the case.

Try changing the...
Forum: Apexi Power FC Discussion 17-11-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,074
Posted By Rossco
ECCS relay is a relay on a nissan skyline - It...

ECCS relay is a relay on a nissan skyline - It has no equivalent in a Subaru.

The ECu hold power function is part of the ECU itself on GC8's.

When you say it defaults back to the base map, are...
Forum: For Sale (Cars Only) 11-11-2015, 07:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,148
Posted By Rossco
No, I haven't had the time (working 2 jobs at the...

No, I haven't had the time (working 2 jobs at the moment)
Forum: For Sale (Cars Only) 10-11-2015, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,148
Posted By Rossco
Deposit Has Been Taken Woo Hoo! My...

Deposit
Has
Been
Taken

Woo Hoo! My PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) & Instructor Exam are a goer for early to mid Feb '16........Happy days indeed!
Forum: Mechanicals 10-11-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
Here's something to aim for, my current tune is...

Here's something to aim for, my current tune is averaging 12.6L/100km on E85 - built motor, 272 cams :)
Forum: Your Driveway 10-11-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 75,816
Posted By Rossco
Feedback not needed, been there done that - have...

Feedback not needed, been there done that - have the T-shirt.
Forum: Your Driveway 10-11-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 75,816
Posted By Rossco
I run 7's too..........8's will probably foul on...

I run 7's too..........8's will probably foul on cold E85 starts - but what would I know?
Forum: Your Driveway 08-11-2015, 12:27 AM
Replies: 735
Views: 75,816
Posted By Rossco
Short drives & engine heat cycling create the...

Short drives & engine heat cycling create the condensation, it has nothing to do with the fuel used.

I'll be you get more water in your catch can during winter.

P.s your system isn't flowing...
Forum: Mechanicals 07-11-2015, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,296
Posted By Rossco
This is because 95% of the Tomei's on the market...

This is because 95% of the Tomei's on the market are Chinese knock offs and hard to tell apart from the legit ones.
Forum: Mechanicals 07-11-2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,296
Posted By Rossco
Open up that Turbosmart reg & see if there's any...

Open up that Turbosmart reg & see if there's any foreign material stuck in it some where, maybe it picked up something from the new lines or rails.
Forum: Mechanicals 07-11-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,296
Posted By Rossco
P.s no one cares - & you said it was because of...

P.s no one cares - & you said it was because of an incorrect final drive ratio = potato.
Forum: Mechanicals 07-11-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,296
Posted By Rossco
Pre bugeye has no variable speed fuel pump...

Pre bugeye has no variable speed fuel pump system.......That's just Gordon going off half cocked.........again.

Are you sure you haven't mixed up the FPR inlet & outlet ports?
Forum: Mechanicals 07-11-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,296
Posted By Rossco
Faulty FPR more than likely - not holding...

Faulty FPR more than likely - not holding pressure - drifting with temp changes.

What brand is it?

Try another FPR - that's known to be working.
Forum: Other ECU Discussion 05-11-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By Rossco
The problem is the SUBARU-specific protocol...

The problem is the SUBARU-specific protocol (called SSM2 - Subaru Select Monitor v2), which is actually a modified version of the ISO-14230-protocol (KWP2000) - it's not fully OBDII compliant.
...
Forum: Mechanicals 05-11-2015, 06:18 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
Bram - I wouldn't do a closed loop test with that...

Bram - I wouldn't do a closed loop test with that 24psi spring in there - too much risk of over boosting.

Safe gate pressure is 11-13psi - so it should be set up with the lowest rated actuator...
Forum: Mechanicals 05-11-2015, 05:52 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
Go back to basics....... Install the 11.5psi...

Go back to basics.......

Install the 11.5psi spring and leave the solenoid out of the boost control loop (run the line direct from comp housing to actuator).

Run the car up at WOT in stages -...
Forum: Mechanicals 05-11-2015, 05:36 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
Um, you might have missed the point buddy. ...

Um, you might have missed the point buddy.

Virtually all turbo's will boost high & hard with the boost line disconnected from the actuator. (E.G My actuator line split & it hit the 1.75 bar ECU...
Forum: Mechanicals 04-11-2015, 08:08 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
So what boost does it make now with the boost...

So what boost does it make now with the boost solenoid bypassed?
Forum: Mechanicals 03-11-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
As Bram said - Bypass the boost solenoid all...

As Bram said - Bypass the boost solenoid all together (loop the compressor bleed directly to the actuator) & see what boost (Psi) blows the gate open, this is your actual wastegate pressure.

If...
Forum: Mechanicals 01-11-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
It will build some boost at mid to high RPM - if...

It will build some boost at mid to high RPM - if it starts to runaway at WOT at high RPM then you have 'creep' and the only solution is to port the wastegate.

Pretty simple to do, just increase...
Forum: Mechanicals 01-11-2015, 06:56 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
The stock line size should be fine, the turbo...

The stock line size should be fine, the turbo cooling works on a thermo syphon principal - It's the heat in the core that pulls the coolant through & back to the header tank (heated water rising...
Forum: Mechanicals 31-10-2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
You can do a creep test by fixing the wastegate...

You can do a creep test by fixing the wastegate fully open & driving at WOT - if the boost continues to build at high RPM (proving boost creep) then the WG port needs to be opened up, if it doesn't...
Forum: Mechanicals 31-10-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
Once you've adjusted the the w/g arm be sure to...

Once you've adjusted the the w/g arm be sure to drop the EBC's duty by at least half the current values before driving - the Duty cycle should be greatly reduced with the correct WG pre-load.
Forum: Mechanicals 31-10-2015, 08:53 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
As Bram said ^^ With my TD05-20g the...

As Bram said ^^

With my TD05-20g the wastegate spring is 13psi.
If I run zero wastegate duty the boost peaks at 13psi
If I disconnect the actuator pressure line it will hit 30 psi no problem at...
Forum: Mechanicals 31-10-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,300
Posted By Rossco
Exide.....Supercheap, repco, Autopro, Autobahn

Exide.....Supercheap, repco, Autopro, Autobahn
Forum: Mechanicals 31-10-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 27,681
Posted By Rossco
I always set my actuator 5 full turns (about...

I always set my actuator 5 full turns (about 6-8mm) shorter from the flappers closed position - there should be a substantial amount of actuator spring pressure holding it closed.

Otherwise your...
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 31-10-2015, 01:32 AM
Replies: 1,953
Views: 232,231
Posted By Rossco
Considering the fuel pump sock rests on the...

Considering the fuel pump sock rests on the bottom of the tank & draws fuel from there..........Your argument is invalid :/

The only risk of going under 1/4 tank is fuel surge on boost which is...
Forum: Wanted 28-10-2015, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By Rossco
Yep - Sorry All sorted - New bearing & hub...

Yep - Sorry

All sorted - New bearing & hub fitted
Forum: Mechanicals 27-10-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,310
Posted By Rossco
The inlet cams would be ok to get to but the...

The inlet cams would be ok to get to but the Exhaust side - forget about it!
Forum: Mechanicals 27-10-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,310
Posted By Rossco
Bugger trying to set the shim clearances up with...

Bugger trying to set the shim clearances up with the motor in the car......

You know you can't just throw new cams in right?
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 25-10-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,563
Posted By Rossco
Fuck RJ stop talking out of your ass! Out of...

Fuck RJ stop talking out of your ass!

Out of Order - Only because Osborne Park runs out of E85 from time to time..... The demand fluctuates.

95% of the E85 I've run comes from osborne Park -...
Forum: Introductions 18-10-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,100
Posted By Rossco
Yes sounds VERY stupid.......... Simply...

Yes sounds VERY stupid..........

Simply 'Google' Melbourne Subaru dealers - it's not that hard.

Or click on the link below :)

Melbourne Subaru dealers (http://meatspin.fr/auto.php)

P.s...
Forum: Your Driveway 18-10-2015, 12:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,091
Posted By Rossco
Good work Mat!............Nothing beats a home...

Good work Mat!............Nothing beats a home brew :)
Forum: Mechanicals 17-10-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,479
Posted By Rossco
If your catch can is empty then it's plumbed in...

If your catch can is empty then it's plumbed in wrong.

All Subaru Ej's breathe oil mist, if the catch can is empty then it's not seeing the oil mist from the head or crankcase breather.
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