Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L - Page 33

fordrule · 02-13-2007, 02:29 PM

update? any word trevor

FastCougar · 02-13-2007, 04:06 PM

Well, the weather has been very uncooperative! Last week I think we had a weekly average temp in the 20's during the day and teens at night. All work has come to a grinding halt until weather improves on the weekend.

The engine is sorted enough to get some data logs for Tom's NA tune, but I still need to replace the speedo sensor. Once I get the speedo sensor installed (see comment on weather above), I can get some more data logs to work out a high RPM stumble. The car stumbled badly around 6250+ RPM. Tom and I suspect a wiring issue.

I had the hardest time getting one of my O2 sensors to get a reading. Only after unplugging and re-plugging in the top plug of the 3 main harness plugs was I able to get a good reading. So, when I start to see warmer weather, the plan is to unplug all 3 connectors and thoroughly clean them and then plug them back in and go from there.

So, in the meantime, I have worked on what parts of the system don't rely on engine fitment just yet: The merge collector is done and the down-pipe has been welded to the turbine exhaust flange. That's about as far as I can get right now.

docfeelgood111 · 02-13-2007, 06:08 PM

I hear you on the crappy weather around here. I can't finish my car either. Now we're gettin all this snow too. I wanted to have my car back togehter for my 21st bday comin up this month but it isn't lookin good.

FastCougar · 02-13-2007, 07:13 PM

Well, I could get off my butt and clean up the garage and pull the car into the garage and work on it there, but space would be extremely cramped due to my wife's off-road go-kart/buggy.

2002XR · 02-13-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastCougar

Well, I could get off my butt and clean up the garage and pull the car into the garage and work on it there, but space would be extremely cramped due to my wife's off-road go-kart/buggy.

Just would like to comment on how great of a job you're doing and how well you have laid out this project. I will be referring to it when I start rebuilding my 2.5L.

Great job!

SVTeve · 02-15-2007, 07:53 PM

I must say I am really impressed. Makes me wonder if I should yank out my 2.5 SVT motor and acquire a 3.0L, that decision should be easy to me since I blew the motor :D

Very nice work big thumbs up!

SVT3391 · 03-06-2007, 03:51 PM

Any update so far?

FastCougar · 03-06-2007, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVT3391

Any update so far?

Not on the car, but on clearing out the garage ... engine look familiar Rick? It ships out Thursday. This weekend I will be breaking down the engine hoist and storing it for a long time hopefully. With all that out of the way, I should be able to organize and clean things up in order to get the car in the garage.

J-Man · 03-07-2007, 12:29 AM

Nice crate!

SVT3391 · 03-07-2007, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Man

Nice crate!

Nice engine!

02-13-2007, 02:29 PM	#321 (permalink)
fordrule back in the states Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Clarksville, TN/ Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 5,627 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) update? any word trevor __________________ We Can Rebuild Her 3L MoToR:02 3L, SVT UIM/LIM/TB/INJ/CAMS, st200 springs, pnp, xcal 2,PRP, hi-flo cat HMS prepped mtx-75:quaife, slick shift forks, "koated kogbox", focus tower, B&M. car mod: GMK HP CF CAI, weapon r headers, relocated battery, st200 RTSB, OMP FTSB, GC, roush swaybar, Audi RS6 HIDs, angel eyes, CF fenders/hood/mirror caps/ eclipse gas door, painted taillight covers/headlight inserts, WW grill,18" centerline,Full Roush lip Kit and spoiler, 17" Roush Ver. 2 wheels.

02-13-2007, 04:06 PM	#322 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 8,507 Images: 743	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) Well, the weather has been very uncooperative! Last week I think we had a weekly average temp in the 20's during the day and teens at night. All work has come to a grinding halt until weather improves on the weekend. The engine is sorted enough to get some data logs for Tom's NA tune, but I still need to replace the speedo sensor. Once I get the speedo sensor installed (see comment on weather above), I can get some more data logs to work out a high RPM stumble. The car stumbled badly around 6250+ RPM. Tom and I suspect a wiring issue. I had the hardest time getting one of my O2 sensors to get a reading. Only after unplugging and re-plugging in the top plug of the 3 main harness plugs was I able to get a good reading. So, when I start to see warmer weather, the plan is to unplug all 3 connectors and thoroughly clean them and then plug them back in and go from there. So, in the meantime, I have worked on what parts of the system don't rely on engine fitment just yet: The merge collector is done and the down-pipe has been welded to the turbine exhaust flange. That's about as far as I can get right now. __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Parting out car: Engine for Sale \| Trans for Sale Power: 391.9 hp @ 6750 rpm \| 374.2 lbs/ft. @ 4250 rpm \| boost @ 11 psi For Sale: 19" Konig Verdicts with Toyo ProxesFZ4 225/35ZR19 Tires - $700 shipped!

02-13-2007, 06:08 PM	#323 (permalink)
docfeelgood111 NECO Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 287	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) I hear you on the crappy weather around here. I can't finish my car either. Now we're gettin all this snow too. I wanted to have my car back togehter for my 21st bday comin up this month but it isn't lookin good.

02-13-2007, 07:13 PM	#324 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 8,507 Images: 743	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) Well, I could get off my butt and clean up the garage and pull the car into the garage and work on it there, but space would be extremely cramped due to my wife's off-road go-kart/buggy. __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Parting out car: Engine for Sale \| Trans for Sale Power: 391.9 hp @ 6750 rpm \| 374.2 lbs/ft. @ 4250 rpm \| boost @ 11 psi For Sale: 19" Konig Verdicts with Toyo ProxesFZ4 225/35ZR19 Tires - $700 shipped!

02-15-2007, 07:53 PM	#326 (permalink)
SVTeve NECO Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 14	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) I must say I am really impressed. Makes me wonder if I should yank out my 2.5 SVT motor and acquire a 3.0L, that decision should be easy to me since I blew the motor :D Very nice work big thumbs up!

03-06-2007, 03:51 PM	#327 (permalink)
SVT3391 NECO Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 37	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) Any update so far?

03-07-2007, 12:29 AM	#329 (permalink)
J-Man Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 11,724 Images: 5	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) Nice crate! __________________ "How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual... as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded over, controlled, supervised, and taken care of." -- Representative Suzanna Gratia Hupp (TX)"

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