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by Paddles
Sat May 29, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 32 mm Garrett wastegates
Replies: 9
Views: 880

Re: 32 mm Garrett wastegates

the line is running to the one in the side of the wastegate. not the hole is the base of the wastegate where the air releases. im running 1/4 inch house. one controller is a turbo smart and the other is a ebay one that became the bees knees.
by Paddles
Sat May 29, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: My Scorp.
Replies: 24
Views: 3012

Re: My Scorp.

cheers, i love it to bits.
by Paddles
Fri May 28, 2010 11:55 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 32 mm Garrett wastegates
Replies: 9
Views: 880

Re: 32 mm Garrett wastegates

i have the line running from the intake straight to the wastegate with a bleed valve in between. i have 2 bleed valves and both are the same reading. i cant get anymore than 17 pound from my gates.
by Paddles
Mon May 17, 2010 9:13 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: What Head gasket you using???
Replies: 17
Views: 2283

Re: What Head gasket you using???

ive always used a monotorque with hylomar but that is all i have ever been able to find besideds the oringed copper gasket, is there anything in between??

graphite head gasket??? never seen that mentioned before.
by Paddles
Sun May 16, 2010 12:24 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Is it just me?
Replies: 8
Views: 1194

Re: Is it just me?

pots can be a prob but the dip stick is a curse that is for sure.
by Paddles
Thu May 13, 2010 9:21 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 32 mm Garrett wastegates
Replies: 9
Views: 880

Re: 32 mm Garrett wastegates

that brings about another question. is there a direct bolt on waste gate you can buy for an original turbo manifold?

i do have 2 spare working waste gates. plus the ones on my cars. just sussing out all the options.
by Paddles
Wed May 12, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 32 mm Garrett wastegates
Replies: 9
Views: 880

32 mm Garrett wastegates

just a couple of questions, been researching these a little bit, mainly for a stiffer spring for more boost, got hold of garret today and they only ever built 2 types of springs for these one was 5 pound and one was 9 pound but on an original wastegate it has marked on the mod plate 10 psi??? any id...
by Paddles
Tue May 11, 2010 5:41 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Sigma-galant.com Facebook Page
Replies: 13
Views: 101016

Re: Sigma-Galant.com Facebook Page [Updated]

we join as fans, even though are members here, why is there 2 photo albums>> one for fans and one for members>>
by Paddles
Tue May 11, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: My Scorp.
Replies: 24
Views: 3012

Re: My Scorp.

Hey guys/gals a couple of updates. finally fitted the car with selbys sway bars. 27mm front and 20 mm rear. great differenece, sticks to the road alot better and less body roll. next ill be making a front strut brace. as sigma project pointed out i finally sorted out a braided line for the oil feed ...
by Paddles
Sat May 08, 2010 6:20 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Sigma Turbo Owners HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 1093

Re: Sigma Turbo Owners HELP

not doubting anyone, im pretty sure i read somewhere that only the 'X' came in the chassis number on the sigma turbos. going buy that number you have number 177.
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by Paddles
Sat May 08, 2010 6:17 am
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: MX6 injection manifold on 4g54?
Replies: 15
Views: 7570

Re: MX6 injection manifold on 4g54?

i was not trying to re create the wheel, just checking things out. MX6 injection dont;t work basically without major mods, we have a ready supply of magna parts.

interesting about the mazda bravo bell housings and rx boxes. i assume the bravos came out in wide block??
by Paddles
Thu May 06, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2l turbo fit a 2.6?
Replies: 1
Views: 214

Re: 2l turbo fit a 2.6?

exhaust manifolds are identical between 2.0l and 2.6l.
by Paddles
Wed May 05, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: TASSIE Members!!!
Replies: 47
Views: 9331

Re: TASSIE Members!!!

list has been made above in my first post, we have some members in all corners of the state.

Paddles
by Paddles
Wed May 05, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: MX6 injection manifold on 4g54?
Replies: 15
Views: 7570

Re: MX6 injection manifold on 4g54?

i was more wondering about the intake manifolds bolt pattern and if the intake holes line up?
by Paddles
Tue May 04, 2010 8:27 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Sigma 2 litre engine
Replies: 12
Views: 1197

Re: Sigma 2 litre engine

the 4g63 that came in l300 or early l200 utes were narrow block, only the starions were wide block. from my experience so far, have had a couple of motors from each. to answer ur question, just bolt the 2 litre in, you will need to use sigma 2 litre manifold as a 4g63 manifold wont fit and exhaust m...
by Paddles
Tue May 04, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: MX6 injection manifold on 4g54?
Replies: 15
Views: 7570

Re: MX6 injection manifold on 4g54?

very interesting indeed. does anyone have a manifold sitting around, would be interesting to compare pics of both types of manifolds.
by Paddles
Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: TASSIE Members!!!
Replies: 47
Views: 9331

TASSIE Members!!!

hey all,

just enquiring as to how many active tassie members we have on the forum, post up both from north and south.

list so far:
Paddles
evl076
ralliartsigma
galantman
astronturbo77
rob020
wilksy
74galantgb
joseph

Paddles
by Paddles
Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron
Replies: 18
Views: 1990

Re: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron

ill contact you closer to the weekend and sort something out. cheers.
by Paddles
Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6 astron oil capacity
Replies: 14
Views: 2054

Re: 2.6 astron oil capacity

figures i have written above, i have read somewhere and have always worked of them, in a couple of sigma and scorpion factory manuals, it saids 3.8 litres without filter and 4.3 with filter. i can scan them if needed.
by Paddles
Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:34 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron
Replies: 18
Views: 1990

Re: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron

that is cool guys, thanks for the replys, ill just build another wide block motor, enough sitting in the shed.

ROB, i would be interested in grabbing the borgy and bell housing though??
by Paddles
Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:50 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron
Replies: 18
Views: 1990

Re: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron

pajeros do have a wide block gear box, i know that, i was just wondering if the bell housing could be changed to a narrow bell housing???

they both have same internals, just different sizes.
by Paddles
Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:56 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron
Replies: 18
Views: 1990

Re: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron

anyone know if i can swap a wide block bellhousing with a narrow block bell housing, to fit a narrow block motor?? the pajero has a wide block gearbox, was wondering if i could change bell housings to suit a narrow block motor.
by Paddles
Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6 astron oil capacity
Replies: 14
Views: 2054

Re: 2.6 astron oil capacity

it is written in a couple of manuals i have, can drag them out if you like.
by Paddles
Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6 astron oil capacity
Replies: 14
Views: 2054

Re: 2.6 astron oil capacity

as astron 2.6, what ever model, takes 4.6 litres or 4.1 without filter.
by Paddles
Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:55 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron
Replies: 18
Views: 1990

Re: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron

didnt think about using the diesel sump. oil pick up is not a problem, i can make something to fit. diff ratios have crossed the mind but not really worried about it, ill see how it drives and change them if i had to. it will be used for a bit of off roading and towing trailer or boat when i head ca...
by Paddles
Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:50 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron
Replies: 18
Views: 1990

Re: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron

put the car up on ramps last night and measured and bottom 2 bolts on gear box and it measured 330, so it is wide block. looks like it will bolt straight in, just need a pajero sump that is reversed and clearance for front diff.
by Paddles
Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron
Replies: 18
Views: 1990

Pajero 4d55 diesel to 2.6 astron

hey guys, just picked my self up a 1983 pajero swb for a couple hundred bucks. body and interior are great but it has a 4d55 2.3l turbo diesel which has a very impressive knock. lol, im thinking of replacing the diesel with a 4g54, the old swb pajero came with a 4g54 as well. basically my questions ...
by Paddles
Sun Apr 11, 2010 2:21 pm
Forum: Scorpion's Space
Topic: ANY IDEAS??? Head Question.
Replies: 12
Views: 1956

Re: ANY IDEAS??? Head Question.

ill keep it in the shed, just so i can say i have a 12 valve astron head. lol, it came of a 2.0 litre. still have the rest of the motor.
by Paddles
Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: My Scorp.
Replies: 24
Views: 3012

Re: My Scorp.

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by Paddles
Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:09 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: farmer collects 40 chargers!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1056

Re: farmer collects 40 chargers!!!

quite a collection. i would love to have one. they are such a nice car.