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#180
by
theman53
on 16 Jul, 2013 23:49
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I will have the new freeze plug tomorrow and hopefully installed. I want to get some miles on it and then report back.
This is a performance DD build. I will show you guys some pics if it lasts a bit of what was done. It may cause some to say I shouldn't have, but I don't care. It won't be any worse end than the last engine...
Most of you will hopefully drool as I am when I push the go pedal.
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#181
by
Dakotakid
on 17 Jul, 2013 00:10
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Performance.....double "D" job.....?
Are you going to call it: "Baywatch?"
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#182
by
theman53
on 17 Jul, 2013 22:11
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#183
by
CrazyAndy
on 17 Jul, 2013 22:30
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I will say the same thing I said on seeing the size of those valves: ARERHWGUIRSRFBHt!! I'm so glad you finally got this thing back on the road after all those setbacks and bullcrap. Shows the 1.6 can be turned up to 11 and love it. I predict this one will far outshine the previous iteration in both fun and longevity. And all that head work shows that the old-dog IDI still has avenues to be explored and tricks up it's sleeve. Now, for the love of all that is smokey, turn the boost up!
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#184
by
8v-of-fury
on 17 Jul, 2013 22:40
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WOOWEE! HOTTDAMN.
Much love, and congratulations brother. I am glad to hear that thing run, sounds BEAST.
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#185
by
hillfolk'r
on 17 Jul, 2013 23:03
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Sweet man I was gettin nervous somethin else bad would happen at your start up and a freeze plug is darn near a blessing compared to the long strange trip you had.
Lol hippie
Blame Andrews bus this weekend
Heh and you aren't even broken in yet so wait for the fun it'll happen. And you notice it get faster ...and faster.
I saw a vid on YT comparing a new 16v with like 5k on it vs one with almost 100k on it.
At the end of the run, probably 1/4 mi, the old one had like 2 lengths on the new one.
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#186
by
CRSMP5
on 18 Jul, 2013 00:36
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bet i get ride soon... rest gotta wait.. what.. 11 mo 28 days.. LOL..
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#187
by
Gizmoman
on 18 Jul, 2013 20:15
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Well...the lawn didn't get mowed tonight but I went for a real good drive. All I can say is wow. This is how all the TD's should have came from the factory. It is insane. If you want more just ask it for more. I haven't gone crazy on it yet about 16psi is what it builds now that I adjusted the MBC, but it needs more. It shoots right up to 1150-1200 F on the egt gauge and then stays right there as the boost builds and then it comes down some. . .
No expert - are those acceptable EGT numbers?
If not, do you have plans on how to lower 'em?
Cheers to your tenacity sir.
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#188
by
theman53
on 18 Jul, 2013 20:27
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Compared to the 1650F I used to have I will take 1200 ALL DAY LONG. IMHO 1,200F is mild, most factory TD will be right there max. Also IMHO 1,400F should be safe for this car all day long with the stainless valves and coated pistons. This one maybe able to handle more than that but I will not try to do it.
The 1650F that I used to have was why I did so much work to this engine. I think the laws of thermal dynamics basically told me you can't do that and I ate a precup. I think it would have went over 1650F before, I just always got scared and let off at that point.
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#189
by
theman53
on 18 Jul, 2013 22:55
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Another spin tonight. This time to the car wash and the diesel station. Loved every minute except I am always looking out so I don't get a driving award
This may get me into serious trouble. I am paying close atttn to the egt, water, and oil gauges. Looked down was doing 80mph and man I don't do that often. Once I feel better about the engine I will do much better watching the speedometer.
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#190
by
CRSMP5
on 18 Jul, 2013 23:07
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time to build you a factory cruise set up...
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#191
by
ORCoaster
on 19 Jul, 2013 00:09
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Yes Officer, I know I was driving stellar. No, I was not aware I was doing 80 in a 40 zone.
Thanks for the award!!!!!
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#192
by
theman53
on 22 Jul, 2013 00:32
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It is fast. Still a little sluggish off idle compared to the GTI I used to drive. Similar to the TDI but the TDI still will take it off the line. It scared the crap out of me last night. I finally got it to the floor as I rolled into it gently. Boost kept building, I was in 4th gear and it was pulling all the way until I let off...and gaining ground the entire time. I wasn't expecting it to pull as well in 4th going that fast and started to lose it in a corner. It was crazy. Need bigger brakes now.
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#193
by
malone
on 22 Jul, 2013 11:00
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I miss my 1.6TD!! Cool project.
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#194
by
theman53
on 22 Jul, 2013 11:20
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I was hoping someone from the old days would look at this and appreciate it. What do you think thus far Mr. Malone? I know I should probably get a video soon but the wife is not riding in it as she is ready to deliver any day.
It seems you could start your 1.6 over. It looks like Canada is the place to secure all the old IDI parts