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Author Topic: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade  (Read 100884 times)

DarkAngel

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #120 on: September 26, 2016, 08:38:43 AM »
Snapped the alternator, water pump fan belt today after some high pitched squeeling !

Looks like I'll be garaging my car for a while, no driving, just working on electrical and interior stuff.

Does anyone use a high power alternator in their Capri... I'll have to start a new technical thread.
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tracker gps, respray

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #121 on: September 26, 2016, 10:56:05 AM »
I'm FAR from being an expert but reasonably sure my early '91 production normally aspirated Capri had a higher amperage alternator than my later production '91 XR2.

I am using the high amperage early Capri alternator on my XR2 engine now.  I had to swap two wires off the connector to make it work.


Dave
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DarkAngel

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BBS wheels
« Reply #122 on: October 04, 2016, 05:03:23 AM »
Thanks Dave.

Update

I found some BBS 4x114.3 +40 16x7 rims 2nd hand and in mint condition within 250 kms from my home... woo hoo !

 :o Only $450 AUD  :o

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #123 on: October 05, 2016, 11:21:06 PM »
Seats in

Great news, these go straight in on stock XR5 rails. Just need to drill new holes in the floor, with a plate welded underneath to strengthen anchor points.

EDIT: going with existing holes and fabricating mounting brackets to fit.

These are manually adjustable for height, tilt, lumbar and sliding back and forth. Apparently the XR5 leather Recaro's have a PU coating so I've used a UVA UVB trim protectant to bring them up to shine... really comfy, sit a little higher to allow for tilt settings. Pics show seats at lowest setting with max tilt. Only con is tbat tbere is no tilt forward release to access back seating area... no biggy.

Enjoy the pics



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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #124 on: October 06, 2016, 06:46:36 AM »
Driving in full tilt seems a bit more of a stretch to reach the steering wheel, so bringing the steering wheel closer seems like the way to go...

MOMO

I really like the momo mod 07 deep dish prototipo type look...



Or maybe the momo mod 08...

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greywolf27030

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #125 on: October 06, 2016, 07:46:05 AM »
Really cool.

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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #126 on: October 06, 2016, 02:25:24 PM »
Quote from: DarkAngel on October 05, 2016, 11:21:06 PM
Seats in

Great news, these go straight in on stock XR5 rails. Just need to drill new holes in the floor, with a plate welded underneath to strengthen anchor points.

EDIT: going with existing holes and fabricating mounting brackets to fit.

These are manually adjustable for height, tilt, lumbar and sliding back and forth. Apparently the XR5 leather Recaro's have a PU coating so I've used a UVA UVB trim protectant to bring them up to shine... really comfy, sit a little higher to allow for tilt settings. Pics show seats at lowest setting with max tilt. Only con is tbat tbere is no tilt forward release to access back seating area... no biggy.

Enjoy the pics




I like the Momo Mod 08 better IMO, it looks more retro to me.
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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #127 on: October 12, 2016, 11:55:32 PM »
firewall update

It has been a busy few days, with blood, bruises, burns, sunstroke and sweat...

Let me run through my progress.
  • Partial taking out the dash enough to remove A pillars
  • installed tweeters and wired into A pillars
  • put dash back in after discovering where relays were mounted
  • found the ECU underneath center of dash
  • located electrical rubber grommet through firewall near battery
    (underneath the fuel filter and other bigger thingy that looks similar)
  • Fitted dual battery system, threaded 6 AWG cable through firewall all the way to the boot for aux battery
  • prewired jumpstart button and dual battery led indicator through firewall
  • rewired headunit and mirabox switches directly through main battery, through firewall
  • wired up 6 fitting ground distributor under dash on firewall for headunit, mirabox, jump start button
  • considered placement of dual battery voltage meter near ashtray

images get bigger by clicking on them.




Whew... times ticking down until the B6T install, so I've been making a list of stuff I will need to buy before the engine and all stock turbo upgrades goes in (AUD $2000 install quoted by a turbo mechanic). Did I mention I'm getting the timing belt done too at the same time...

  • TODA Mazda racing timing belt
  • new fan belts x2
  • Electronic boost controller / BOV

Other stuff I will have to get later as money permits, such as the VJ 11 internals, 5th gear cog, Helical LSD etc...
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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #128 on: October 13, 2016, 12:43:47 AM »
On Wednesday, I'm picking up the BBS 16x7 +40 rims, I've been checking out an online tire fitment calculator and discovered the biggest tyres for my rims without modifications would be

205 45 16 ... looking at Michelin Pilot Sport 3, or maybe Goodyear Eagle F1 directional 5

What do you guys use, recommend...
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Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
« Reply #129 on: October 13, 2016, 01:14:11 AM »
    Purchase inventory

    Shopping for 2nd hand or stuff on sale is what I do, let's take a look at some of my purchases (in AUD $) for this project

    • B6T engine & turbo gearbox (160k) $1400 $800 (as whole car)
    • Recaro XR5 seats $2,000 $250
    • BBS Rims 16x7 $1000 $450
    • Alpine flip out 6" headunit $1200 $250
    • Alpine DDlinear component 6.5 speaker system $350 $100
    • Alpine central speaker $300 $50
    • Alpine Surround Sound Amp $600 $200
    • ABR sidewinder Dual battery isolator $79.95 $49.95
    • 6.5 meters 6awg cable, 6 meters remote wire, 100amp fuse, 12mm speaker wire$120 $30
    • Black Pearl clubsprint original rear bumper $350
    • Momo leather gear boot $80 $10

    I know what you are thinking... yes I've lost weight  :)

    Here's a list of stuff I have my eye on...

    • Momo mod 08 steering wheel $300 $150
    • Momo anatomico long gear knob $100 $50
    • TODA mazda B6 BP timing belt $300 $200
    • Greddy Profec Oled boost controller $500 $385
    • XR5 dual exhaust ends $150
    • AutoLed 130mm red and amber LED round tail lights with clubsprint style rim housings $50 each
    • cheap LED resistors $10 each, LED flasher relay $10

    Comments...?[/list]
    « Last Edit: October 13, 2016, 01:21:05 AM by DarkAngel »
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    WashiestSnake

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    Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
    « Reply #130 on: October 13, 2016, 02:33:58 PM »
    Quote from: DarkAngel on October 13, 2016, 12:43:47 AM
    On Wednesday, I'm picking up the BBS 16x7 +40 rims, I've been checking out an online tire fitment calculator and discovered the biggest tyres for my rims without modifications would be

    205 45 16 ... looking at Michelin Pilot Sport 3, or maybe Goodyear Eagle F1 directional 5

    What do you guys use, recommend...
    Id go with the Michelins I have a set on my car, theyre nice!

    Also I really love where this is heading! I wish I had half the stuff for my build ready  :-\  ;D
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    DarkAngel

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    Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
    « Reply #131 on: October 13, 2016, 05:51:30 PM »
    Thanks for your input Washiestsnake, I use Michelin on my other car too. They are very grippy and long lasting... cost a little more but are worth the investment.
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    It's a guinea pig !
    « Reply #132 on: October 14, 2016, 02:42:30 AM »


    Changed my avatar today to a cute lil guinea pig... in memory of my first guinea pig who died after 4 years of munching grass and running around my front and back yards... RIP Wiggy...


    Today I plugged the battery back in and held my breath as I checked for wild spark's... woo, everything was fine, fired up the engine and tested all electricals on the dash... all A OK !

    Now I have a flip out screen that also picks up my android tablet through wifi... smartlink bluetooth... awesome. The resolution is a little chunky but that kinda fits with in with a 1994 model car.

    Next step is to get a dual battery with terminals and bolt down the battery system into the boot. Will provide pics as progression allows... then I can crank up the amp and play some sweet sweet music in my new surround sound system...

    Ohhh yeahhhh !

    Btw: I'm thinking of getting a 6 stack alpine dvd player so I can remaster some tunes at recording studio quality... 96 hz on mp3 via fiber optic connection.
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    Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
    « Reply #133 on: October 14, 2016, 11:36:14 PM »
    Maza 323 1984 stainless door handles

    These look very similar to the capri door handles, be nice if the metal part is interchangeable...

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    Re: Black Pearl SE XR2 turbo upgrade
    « Reply #134 on: October 15, 2016, 01:00:00 PM »
    It's taken a while...

    100 th post.

    Now I can celebrate with a warm milk and hopefully go back to sleep as it's 3.58am here in Australia... +10 EST

    Edit: I am now a full ☆☆☆ member  ;D

    BTW: How do I get a bigger size avatar pic?
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