An old guy at work tells me he runs 20% avgas in his LD28 powered commodore and says he gets HUGE power gains compaired to straight diesel, havent been game enough to try it yet maybe 1L at a time wouldnt hurt, DO NOT USE 91 OR 95 he tells me...
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- Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:25 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: Diesel Fuel Additives
- Replies: 81
- Views: 17125
Re: Diesel Fuel Additives
So... how about those fuel additives ay?
An old guy at work tells me he runs 20% avgas in his LD28 powered commodore and says he gets HUGE power gains compaired to straight diesel, havent been game enough to try it yet maybe 1L at a time wouldnt hurt, DO NOT USE 91 OR 95 he tells me...
An old guy at work tells me he runs 20% avgas in his LD28 powered commodore and says he gets HUGE power gains compaired to straight diesel, havent been game enough to try it yet maybe 1L at a time wouldnt hurt, DO NOT USE 91 OR 95 he tells me...
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:29 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
- Topic: Rancho in cabin adjuster
- Replies: 4
- Views: 739
Re: Rancho in cabin adjuster
Bill why did you remove it? was it no good? its pretty random my initials are WJW...
- Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:51 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
- Topic: Rancho in cabin adjuster
- Replies: 4
- Views: 739
Rancho in cabin adjuster
Ive been offered one brand new still in the box for $355, wanting to know if they are any good before i hand over the money... Apparently they have released a new digital controller and one Ive been offered is one of the last floating around in the country? Anyway peoples opinions please they look ...
- Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:09 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: New Injectors from china ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1966
Re: New Injectors from china ?
What part of town are you in chief? a Good friend of mine is a pump technician may be able to do some sort of deal in CHCH
- Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:06 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: 2LT Info
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2872
Re: 2LT Info
Ok so i should control boost with my fuel and with wastegate? Like I said earlier ute has done approx 20,000km like this and been reliable ive towed cars from one end of the country to the other and all sorts... Anyone got any suggestions on a better turbo to suit? Something that will run 20psi plus ...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:43 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: 2LT Info
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2872
Re: 2LT Info
Yea boost gauge is definately correct my EBC has digital display which is same as the manual boost gauge, wouldnt have a clue what inlet temps are.
Should i lower the boost with wastegate or by decreasing fuel? Anyone got any pros or cons with this?
Should i lower the boost with wastegate or by decreasing fuel? Anyone got any pros or cons with this?
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:14 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: 2LT Info
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2872
Re: 2LT Info
So im guessing I should wind the boost down then? I am controlling the boost with the fuel and not running any form of wastegate, is this a good idea? I figure that controlling the boost this way is better for the engine rather than having for example enough fuel for 25psi boost but regulating it ...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:01 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Toyota LSD's - are they rubbish?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6942
Re: Toyota LSD's - are they rubbish?
Arbhilux... Hahaha what else can be said? Knob maybe?
- Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:45 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: 2LT Info
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2872
Re: 2LT Info
hi bill, wot sort of clutch are you running,& where did you get ,how much $ was it? cheers andy Hi there Andy its a 4 Terrain clutch Retail is about $900 think i payed about $450 trade price from Repco, I wouldnt reccomend one at all it's been bordering on slipping since day one, if i drop the ...
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:14 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: 2LT Info
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2872
Re: 2LT Info
injection is near enough to tdc...
And its done prob 20,000 km like that, one turbo bent a shaft and that was the only issue ive had
Intercooler in next on the list
I have digital boost controller and found that turning boost down makes EGTs skyrocket!!
And its done prob 20,000 km like that, one turbo bent a shaft and that was the only issue ive had
Intercooler in next on the list
I have digital boost controller and found that turning boost down makes EGTs skyrocket!!
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:27 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: 2LT Info
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2872
Re: 2LT Info
KiwiBacon wrote:That's a post-turbo EGT measurement right? Sure your probe is long enough to get the actual gas temp?
Yea it is post turbo ive been told from ppl who have done a few it doesnt make a lot of difference either way? and yea probe is ok...
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:25 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: 2LT Info
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2872
Re: 2LT Info
Andrew1706 wrote:I think I saw this on Trademe?
Mine only makes 15psi, I'd like to know how yours makes 25!!![]()
Yep and keep winding
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:02 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: 2LT Info
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2872
2LT Info
Hi there guys (and gals) I'm a long time reader first time poster. Ive been reading some posts about boosting up a 2LT, some ppl saying 10psi, some saying 16... Im running 25.8 and quite happily for some time! Engine is 2LTE Series 2 with standard CT20 turbo -2LT Series 2 injector pump, modified ...