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by Astron Boy
Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Peter Wherrett Passes Away RIP
Replies: 10
Views: 1281

Re: Peter Wherrett Passes Away RIP

My Dad found these in the latest Carsguide.

Sorry for size and orientation, kinda in a rush.
Enjoy
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by Astron Boy
Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences
Replies: 61
Views: 27078

Re: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences

so that's what those extra holes on my 52 are! :lol:
Had no clue in heck why they were there.
by Astron Boy
Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:40 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences
Replies: 61
Views: 27078

Re: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences

Personally I think the easier thing would be to split it up per vehicle. That way there is far less confusion. But there can also be a downside doing it that way. I haven't yet uploaded the info back onto my forum, but we had all the engine number variants, transmission, everything, slowly loading i...
by Astron Boy
Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences
Replies: 61
Views: 27078

Re: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences

I don't see any arguing, only people trying to get all the facts.
Chill :!: :mrgreen:
by Astron Boy
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences
Replies: 61
Views: 27078

Re: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences

Yeah, I swore I read that the Magna was the first to get the hydraulics.
A few of the l200-l300 later on received the hydraulics, but as the Sigma faded out just before the Magna came in, they still had solids!?
by Astron Boy
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:11 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences
Replies: 61
Views: 27078

Re: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences

Ahh, I was basing my fact from the starions and scoprs.
never come across an astron 2 sigma myself.

lol, yeesh :lol: This is gonna be an interesting thread to watch develop.
by Astron Boy
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:19 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences
Replies: 61
Views: 27078

Re: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences

Correct, Magnas were the first Astron 2 with hydraulic tappets.
All Astron 1 and Astron 2 variants were solid oherwise.

I have heard of a few l200/ l300 with hydraulics though.
by Astron Boy
Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences
Replies: 61
Views: 27078

Re: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences

LOL, if you want to go into Dizzy and MAFs I can give you those for the Magna, there is about 3 different orientations.
Also, I am unsure on spec, but A2 intakes for EFI also did change when the Gen1 died.
by Astron Boy
Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:21 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences
Replies: 61
Views: 27078

Re: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences

Starion had same fuel system as Cordia, single point injection, or TBI.
Popular mod is Magna plenum which they dont have over there at all. (I used to export them)

by the way, Electric fuel pump for carby was done from 87-92
by Astron Boy
Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences
Replies: 61
Views: 27078

Re: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences

In saying that you also reminded me
TS Magna, 94-96? Had kidney bean shaped head domes for the pistons.
92-94 has hydraulic tappets, the 94-96 had roller rockers.
Also yellow top injectors were replaced from the EFI setup after 92 with blue top injectors.
by Astron Boy
Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:22 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences
Replies: 61
Views: 27078

Re: Astron Engine Differences

Dunno if you're interested in nitty gritty particulars, but the Magnas 85-91 also had a variant from a mechanical fuel pump 85-86 to an electric from 87-96. Mainly for easier production with the intro of the EFI model. But also 85-86 was leaded petrol model head (different valves) Don't forget also ...
by Astron Boy
Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:18 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6L Astron Engine Differences
Replies: 61
Views: 27078

Re: Astron Engine Differences

Mazda 12V do not in any work bolt up to our engines.
They are completely different, water and oil channels.

The Astron 2 87-91 Magna Also has a EFI config
Same comp ratio, but power is rated at 93kws with torque 205nM
Torque on the carby version as per owners manual is actually 195nM