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Author Topic: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade  (Read 99933 times)

DarkAngel

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #150 on: November 18, 2016, 05:29:19 AM »

Turbo install

The day is finally here, turbo installed by Fyshwick's finest turbo mechanics / racers. These are both my cars you are looking at. I spent today pulling apart headlights, dash buttons, cluster, door cards, door windows... and lots of bits... btw the donor car turns out to be a clubsprint !!! I have a complete set of clear wraparound lights !!!

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tracker gps, respray

WashiestSnake

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #151 on: November 18, 2016, 05:40:50 AM »

Thats awesome! Could you post a small right up on how to swap the pedals from N/A to the G-series trans Im intrested as I cant find much on it.
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DarkAngel

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #152 on: November 18, 2016, 10:22:43 PM »

It all happened so quickly...

The pedals themselves were not taken out to my suprise, and I asked how easy to was to change over from hydraulic.

It was not easy, was the response. As I didn't do it myself, I can't give a detailed description... sorry
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WashiestSnake

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #153 on: November 27, 2016, 07:51:46 PM »

Any updates on the swap?
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DarkAngel

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #154 on: November 28, 2016, 02:38:49 PM »

Currently in Thailand until late Dec, left the car with the mechanics who have a bit of time to get the turbo ready for me when I get back...

Latest news is they're getting an auto electrician in to solve the issue with no start / spark.
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DarkAngel

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #155 on: December 10, 2016, 01:42:42 AM »

Shopping in Thailand





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WashiestSnake

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #156 on: December 10, 2016, 05:25:19 PM »

Id becareful with that steering wheel. Ive seen a few really cheap wheels like that bend while driving.
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DarkAngel

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #157 on: December 12, 2016, 03:52:06 AM »

They make good stuff in Thailand, the metal is solid with the 2 spoke variety thicker and wider than the 3 spoke, and not like chinese crap.
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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #158 on: December 14, 2016, 06:31:18 AM »

Buy Buy Buy

Those two pics above are a 150mm 2 spoke leatherette steering wheel and a Depo racing 30psi boost gauge.

I plan on recovering the steering wheel in chrome black kangaroo leather, the 30 psi is a bit rich... however the bonus is I'll never need to buy another boost gauge if I pump up the turbo :)

Here's another purchase I made today at Khlong Thom markets (Bangkok) NHK Japanese quality Bi Xenon 3" projector lights with NHK harness and H1 bulbs. The projectors are all aluminium housing and a thick glass 3" lense.

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #159 on: January 02, 2017, 11:06:05 PM »

New Parts

Finally got some hard to find parts...
  • Dark Grey Mazda 323 JDM chrome door handles (4)
  • 22v 14 front Calipers x2 (NOS)
  • 60mm LH gauge pod


Turbo install is finished, picking up end of January from Fyshwick (ACT)... will updates pics after pickup.
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stiffer springs, heated seats, electronic booster
tracker gps, respray

DarkAngel

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #160 on: January 09, 2017, 09:41:35 PM »

B6T Head Cyclinder find

Finally picking up the Capri with the new B6T motor in, everything is stock at the moment, and I still have some upgrades to do. I get to drive back 5 hours of country roads through the mountains which will be nice.

One thing I discovered from a friend with a clubsprint, is that fully synthetic oil is too thin and caused engine issues as the oil wasn't getting to the top of the B6 motor and consequently getting hot and sounding terrible. I have put Castrol Edge Titanium 05-30W in the B6T so I've decided to do an oil change to replace with semi synthetic 15-45w for the drive home that my mechanic recommended with some specific oil standards.

Here is the B6T head unit I found... complete with camshafts and everything for $AUD 100



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stiffer springs, heated seats, electronic booster
tracker gps, respray

WashiestSnake

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #161 on: January 10, 2017, 03:35:07 PM »

Man thats a really good looking valve cover!
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DarkAngel

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #162 on: January 10, 2017, 06:04:44 PM »

Yeah, just saw it and had to buy  :)

Is it worthwhile getting slightly bigger pistons... say like +1 - 2mm diameter ... I'm thinking of dojng some upgrading with the tx3 gtx conrods I purchased earlier.... and maybe custom camgear in aluminium ?

Youe thoughts are welcome.
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stiffer springs, heated seats, electronic booster
tracker gps, respray

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #163 on: January 10, 2017, 06:18:05 PM »

I dont think increasing the bore in  b6 would be worth it.

There isn't much room to fit a bigger piston, as the b6 actually in itself is a stroker.  You would need to get new sleeves made if you decided to do it. Alot of people who do put in the bigger pistons are generally All Motor applications, anyone who does Turbo stuff generally just ops for the BP since its so much better.

I do recommend a adjustable cam gear but only if you get Megasquirt or another ECU I dont think Rocket is able to tune for that.

This is just my opinion, Rocket and the rest of the Gang will most likely agree.
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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #164 on: January 10, 2017, 06:49:47 PM »

Has anyone used the Splitfire coils for the B6t or BPt... its a jdm item for jap motors

Coil on plug ignition. I found a used harness for b6 / bp engine for $80.00 with 2 spare cop igniters.
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