TeamCapri

Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  

News:

Summer will be upon us soon! Make sure you check the Meets subforum to see if there's a get-together near you!

Poll

Which interior design do you think looks best (link )

Personal Fittipaldi steering wheel in black leather
Momo Retro steering wheel
Momo Race steering wheel
Stock steering wheel

Pages: 1 ... 3 4 [5] 6 7 ... 15

Author Topic: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade  (Read 99822 times)

DarkAngel

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 205
  • Cruzing around the Blue Mountains since 2012
    • Black Pearl XR2 SE 1994 Ford Capri
    • Build Thread
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #60 on: June 24, 2016, 10:27:50 PM »

Well I like the sound of that... do you have a link for these rods and pistons to tempt me with ?
Logged
Current Project XR2 SE

To Do
(VJ 11/14), helical LSD, 5th gear cog, 2.5 exhaust
stiffer springs, heated seats, electronic booster
tracker gps, respray

WashiestSnake

  • Old-Timer
  • *****
  • Posts: 595
    • 1991 Mercury Capri
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #61 on: June 24, 2016, 10:41:46 PM »

Turns out I was wrong on the pricing, but I know you can find them much cheaper on other websites, but this is one of the most trusted websites for Miatas. Just so you know Miatas have the same engine so most stuff engine wise is a direct fit, things like Pistons and rods are a sure fit.
https://www.flyinmiata.com/wiseco-1-6-forged-turbo-pistons.html
https://www.flyinmiata.com/carrillo-h-beam-rods.html
https://www.flyinmiata.com/na-nb-carrillo-super-a-rods.html
If you want a better product rod wise some of the best rods are the Mazda323 GTX rods although they are rare. If you're lucky you can get them cheap. The GTX rods are all used and you cant get new GTX rods. they are super strong never heard of anyone breaking one ever. I think you probably could get some used GTX rods in Oz by looking for a Lazer TX3 as they are just a rebadged GTX.
« Last Edit: June 24, 2016, 11:09:58 PM by WashiestSnake »
Logged
1991 Mercury Capri 68,xxx Miles--Project(AWD)
1996 Lincoln Continental -- The Boat(Given to my Brother)

Rocketman

  • Administrator
  • Old-Timer
  • *****
  • Posts: 5492
    • 91 BPT AWD Capri & 1991 XR2
    • http://www.werbatfik.com
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #62 on: June 24, 2016, 11:04:33 PM »

The stock B6T can do 300hp reliably with a proper tune (far beyond the Rocketchip, we're talking full standalone). The rods are a weak link, but the rod hardware will fail first, and thus kill the rod as well. Forged rods w/ ARP hardware are an upgrade though, if you can afford them + install

Putting all that power to the ground with a stock Gseries becomes a very real problem, much moreso than engine worries

323 GTX rods were beefier and were the only upgrade option back in the day. Some of the Hbeam rods are a far better option nowadays. They suffer the same hardware issues so get ARP if you get them
Logged
1.8L Turbo All Wheel Drive Capri... the "GTXR2"


WashiestSnake

  • Old-Timer
  • *****
  • Posts: 595
    • 1991 Mercury Capri
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #63 on: June 24, 2016, 11:14:41 PM »

I was about to mention APR bolts, I forgot to mention that in my post. Rocket have you ever heard of GTX rods failing? The only time i've ever heard of it was on a Old rally car.
Logged
1991 Mercury Capri 68,xxx Miles--Project(AWD)
1996 Lincoln Continental -- The Boat(Given to my Brother)

DarkAngel

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 205
  • Cruzing around the Blue Mountains since 2012
    • Black Pearl XR2 SE 1994 Ford Capri
    • Build Thread
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #64 on: June 25, 2016, 12:00:30 AM »

You guys are awesome... I'll check it out.

What about silicon coolant hoses, the mx5's have them... and i want them !

Question is... do they fit... some of them look ok.
Logged
Current Project XR2 SE

To Do
(VJ 11/14), helical LSD, 5th gear cog, 2.5 exhaust
stiffer springs, heated seats, electronic booster
tracker gps, respray

WashiestSnake

  • Old-Timer
  • *****
  • Posts: 595
    • 1991 Mercury Capri
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #65 on: June 25, 2016, 12:02:17 AM »

Silicon hoses should fit along with spark plug wires, the only one that wouldn't I believe would be the lower radiator tube as that is Capri/323 GT exclusive. Lol glad I could finally be of help on here, usually its just me asking stuff.
Logged
1991 Mercury Capri 68,xxx Miles--Project(AWD)
1996 Lincoln Continental -- The Boat(Given to my Brother)

DarkAngel

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 205
  • Cruzing around the Blue Mountains since 2012
    • Black Pearl XR2 SE 1994 Ford Capri
    • Build Thread
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #66 on: June 25, 2016, 12:28:42 AM »

Which ARP bolts are best ?

Also what bore size is the b6t and what compression ratio should I go for ?
« Last Edit: June 25, 2016, 12:42:15 AM by DarkAngel »
Logged
Current Project XR2 SE

To Do
(VJ 11/14), helical LSD, 5th gear cog, 2.5 exhaust
stiffer springs, heated seats, electronic booster
tracker gps, respray

DarkAngel

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 205
  • Cruzing around the Blue Mountains since 2012
    • Black Pearl XR2 SE 1994 Ford Capri
    • Build Thread
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #67 on: June 25, 2016, 12:45:24 AM »

Check these out !!!

Laser TX3 pistons, rods and bearings

Buy buy buy !!!
Logged
Current Project XR2 SE

To Do
(VJ 11/14), helical LSD, 5th gear cog, 2.5 exhaust
stiffer springs, heated seats, electronic booster
tracker gps, respray

WashiestSnake

  • Old-Timer
  • *****
  • Posts: 595
    • 1991 Mercury Capri
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #68 on: June 25, 2016, 12:51:56 AM »

Check these out !!!

Laser TX3 pistons, rods and bearings

Buy buy buy !!!
UPDATE: I would buy them, but only to get those rare rods if it really is out of a TX3. As for ARP bolts id buy a full set, which would include every bolt youd need while rebuilding your engine. Also buy a good quality rebuild kit, along with getting that turbo rebuilt when you get it upgraded. If you skimp out youll regret it later.
« Last Edit: June 26, 2016, 04:34:47 AM by WashiestSnake »
Logged
1991 Mercury Capri 68,xxx Miles--Project(AWD)
1996 Lincoln Continental -- The Boat(Given to my Brother)

DarkAngel

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 205
  • Cruzing around the Blue Mountains since 2012
    • Black Pearl XR2 SE 1994 Ford Capri
    • Build Thread
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #69 on: June 25, 2016, 12:55:03 AM »

Righto... First guess is 78mm as i saw a piston that was 79mm being 1mm oversize...

Also does a tx3 piston fit a b6 engine without boring a bigger bore.

Wow, does that even make sense... lol
Logged
Current Project XR2 SE

To Do
(VJ 11/14), helical LSD, 5th gear cog, 2.5 exhaust
stiffer springs, heated seats, electronic booster
tracker gps, respray

WashiestSnake

  • Old-Timer
  • *****
  • Posts: 595
    • 1991 Mercury Capri
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #70 on: June 25, 2016, 01:21:24 AM »

UPDATE: The TX3 piston should work as depending on the year it got the same b6t that the capri got albeit with upgraded rods and sodium infused valves. In later years ie 90/91 they got a couple different varients of the 1.8l BP. So depending on the year it should fit right in. What i would do would be order it have your mechanic take it apart look at the rods in comparison with your stock rods and see if it would be worth putting in the new engine. Because apparently the rods for the 1.8l are the same from what ive seen.
PS Chrispoe and AZGTX do you guys agree with me throw your opinions out about the stuff im saying, id really not want to lead him astray.
« Last Edit: June 26, 2016, 04:24:20 AM by WashiestSnake »
Logged
1991 Mercury Capri 68,xxx Miles--Project(AWD)
1996 Lincoln Continental -- The Boat(Given to my Brother)

azgtx

  • Old-Timer
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #71 on: June 25, 2016, 10:50:00 PM »

"How does the stock xr2 turbo mechanically adjust the wastegate ?... is there any manual controls in the driver side ?"


boost pressure activated gate actuator on the turbo.
Logged

NomakeWan

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 162
    • 93 Capri XR2
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #72 on: June 26, 2016, 01:50:56 AM »

"How does the stock xr2 turbo mechanically adjust the wastegate ?... is there any manual controls in the driver side ?"

boost pressure activated gate actuator on the turbo.
Which is non-adjustable. He needs a boost controller of some kind, which I'm sure he knows by now. ;)
Logged

azgtx

  • Old-Timer
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #73 on: June 26, 2016, 08:35:11 PM »

Sodium filled exhaust valves only came in the GTR's.
Logged

DarkAngel

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 205
  • Cruzing around the Blue Mountains since 2012
    • Black Pearl XR2 SE 1994 Ford Capri
    • Build Thread
Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #74 on: June 26, 2016, 09:06:06 PM »

Salted eh ? :)

Pretty sure the b6t bore size is 78mm...

Also I'm curious if a 323 GTX 1.8 turbo intake manifold would fit the B6T? I like the idea of the side mounted intake pipe to an aftermarket intercooler infront of the radiator...

What do you guys think about adjustable cam gear pulleys, the racing upgrade lighter cogs that attach to the timing belt allowing for a wider belt... and then there's racing timing belts, like Toda $$$

K6 auto racing side mirrors look awesome, anyone using those ?

Also MSD ignition box anyone ?

Been busy shopping around, bought an alpine 50w rms central 1 din speaker for AUD $56... bidding for a complete set of used Mazda 323 GTX pistons, conrods and bearings for AUD $50... God I love shopping !

« Last Edit: June 26, 2016, 09:23:59 PM by DarkAngel »
Logged
Current Project XR2 SE

To Do
(VJ 11/14), helical LSD, 5th gear cog, 2.5 exhaust
stiffer springs, heated seats, electronic booster
tracker gps, respray
Pages: 1 ... 3 4 [5] 6 7 ... 15