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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby IgorVigor » Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:53 am

Any updates Feez?
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby James1123 » Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:41 pm

any more updates? :twisted: :twisted:
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby FEEZ92 » Sat Oct 06, 2012 10:00 pm

Hey guys quick update today, I made up the side exit exhaust today, had to chop the bulkhead to get it to fit.

Quick video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj7BEcOB ... aR8zXmvVvA

Next to do is Injectors and pump to see some real power and smoke :twisted: :lol:

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The one on the left belongs to my friend, he gave it the chop :twisted:
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby oldyellar » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:34 pm

love the sound :twisted:
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby IgorVigor » Sun Oct 14, 2012 3:41 pm

Not sure I like the exhaust :roll:

But if it does the job....and is cheap! :P
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby FEEZ92 » Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:16 pm

Update -

Two weeks ago I did this:
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Yellow Spot Injectors :twisted:

Shortly after I noticed these :(
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Cracks in the manifold.... Grrr

Then yesterday the motorcraft starter gave up:
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So in with the monster lucas :twisted:

Then I decided it was time to make a new manifold so I broke the old turbo flange off:
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It had cracked before and I welded over the cracks, but it didnt hold very well after that I guess. The turbo was very laggy and didnt come to full boost until 4000 or so.

Next moves are weld up a new manifold with proper cast iron rods and install the new alloy intercooler :)
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby FEEZ92 » Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:50 pm

More photos from today, I made a new manifold similar to the old one, using the same turbo flange but raised up 20mm higher. This makes welding easier and getting the bolts into the head as well. There will be a support bracket made for the turbocharger to take some of the vibration strain from the manifold.

Heating the manifold
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Finished product
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby robbie.cee » Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:47 pm

top stuff there fella! game on!!!!
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby FEEZ92 » Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:02 pm

Video of a drive with the yellow spot injectors:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IydSjacweI
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby swbdave » Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:31 pm

that accelerates pretty damn quick for a transit, just needs a little more go lower down but sounds pretty damn good

wha part of ireland are ya, my reli's are mayo
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby FEEZ92 » Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:05 pm

It's lacking a bit lower down alright, I might supercharge it as well to make use of the potential it has in that range :twisted:
I'm hoping to get more revs at the top end when I modify the accelerator pedal for some extra travel at the pump lever.

Cool I'm in Waterford.

swbdave wrote:that accelerates pretty damn quick for a transit, just needs a little more go lower down but sounds pretty damn good

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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby robbie.cee » Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:58 pm

8) your nuts dude :D
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby Vandalism » Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:36 am

sounds great aswell 8)
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby erling66 » Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:15 pm

Hi
I like your project :D My experience is with Mercedes IDI engines so I am quite new to DI engines. On a IDI engine 6000+ rpm is no problem :lol: but I will be surprised if you reach 6000 on the DI. ON the Mercedes IDI we never have to change injectors, the stock ones are good for 100hp+ each :D I see that you are always talking about changing injectors so I guess the stock ones are quite restrictive :?
I have a few questions I hope you have time to answer: Does the exhaust clear up when you get boost(any video of your exhaust while driving)? Did you feel some difference with the new injectors? What boost are you running and at what rpm?
Did you install the Citroen IC?
I can try to help you with info on superchargers if you are interested :)
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Re: My 2.5 TDi project

Postby robbie.cee » Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:18 pm

feel free to share any supercharger related info here or on a new thread m8!! 8)
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