Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L - Page 61

noggs · 10-18-2007, 07:24 PM

I just finished reading the entire thread...2 hours later, because I have been too lasy to look before, but I am really into it now!!! You do amazing work, and im amazed at the time you have dedicated to this thread alone, much less the entire build!!! Must see the final!!!

FastCougar · 10-18-2007, 09:12 PM

Well, I got home an hour early and ran all the wiring/vacuum tubing from the engine bay into the cabin. All I have to do now is run the wiring to the gauges and connect everything and I'm done with the gauges. I will be finishing the gauges tonight

FastCougar · 10-19-2007, 01:27 AM

Gauges are all wired up and the AEM Tru-Boost has been programmed ... all that remains is running the exhaust from the downpipe back. Currently, the downpipe ends right next to the rear roll restrictor.

As for the AEM Tru-Boost being programmed, I have boost setting A set to 15% duty cycle and setting B set to 30% duty cycle. I also have the scramble boost hooked up with a push button switch. It is set to go to 60% duty cycle for 10 seconds.

So, once I get the exhaust done on Saturday, I will take the car for a spin and see exactly what 15% duty cycle equates to. I have a feeling that I will not be able to exceed 7-8psi until I change out my fuel pump. However, since I have a full tank of gas and I need to play around first and get some data log to Tom, I might as well burn through this tank before swapping out the fuel pump.

Topik · 10-19-2007, 03:54 AM

I hope its not deer season

Topik · 10-19-2007, 03:55 AM

knocks on wood

fordrule · 10-19-2007, 07:46 AM

ouch low blow

FastCougar · 10-19-2007, 11:15 AM

Actually, it is deer season

Quick update to this thread ... I have updated the index on the first post, so it now links to all the citical posts with images and major decisions.

FastCougar · 10-21-2007, 12:44 AM

Well, it's been a long day. I got the exhaust system NEARLY complete. Currently, it's terminated just after the rear suspension. I just need to finish by adding a 2nd muffler near where the stock unit is located. After install the first muffler, I decided to lower the car and take it for a test spin. However, I didn't have the boost controller turned on, so the stock spring pressure was venting at 3.73 psi ... but still a great performance increase. Once I finish the exhaust this week, I will take it out again and crank up the boost a little.

Now for some pictures:

And a nice little video (6.15 MB WMV file ... right click save as)

contrapaul · 10-21-2007, 12:59 AM

That video just made the last 7 minutes of my day.

Devin · 10-21-2007, 01:14 AM

i agree with contrapaul

10-18-2007, 07:24 PM	#601 (permalink)
noggs NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 645 Images: 23	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) I just finished reading the entire thread...2 hours later, because I have been too lasy to look before, but I am really into it now!!! You do amazing work, and im amazed at the time you have dedicated to this thread alone, much less the entire build!!! Must see the final!!! __________________ Noggs Photography

10-18-2007, 09:12 PM	#602 (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 got home an hour early and ran all the wiring/vacuum tubing from the engine bay into the cabin. All I have to do now is run the wiring to the gauges and connect everything and I'm done with the gauges. I will be finishing the gauges tonight __________________ 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!

10-19-2007, 01:27 AM	#603 (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) Gauges are all wired up and the AEM Tru-Boost has been programmed ... all that remains is running the exhaust from the downpipe back. Currently, the downpipe ends right next to the rear roll restrictor. As for the AEM Tru-Boost being programmed, I have boost setting A set to 15% duty cycle and setting B set to 30% duty cycle. I also have the scramble boost hooked up with a push button switch. It is set to go to 60% duty cycle for 10 seconds. So, once I get the exhaust done on Saturday, I will take the car for a spin and see exactly what 15% duty cycle equates to. I have a feeling that I will not be able to exceed 7-8psi until I change out my fuel pump. However, since I have a full tank of gas and I need to play around first and get some data log to Tom, I might as well burn through this tank before swapping out the fuel pump. __________________ 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!

10-19-2007, 03:54 AM	#604 (permalink)
Topik NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MY HOUSE Posts: 5,462	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) I hope its not deer season __________________ Barack the cnt hunter 402whp 379 ft lb. 1999 3l turbo cougar 1998.5 ShtVT contour #3162

10-19-2007, 03:55 AM	#605 (permalink)
Topik NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MY HOUSE Posts: 5,462	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) knocks on wood __________________ Barack the cnt hunter 402whp 379 ft lb. 1999 3l turbo cougar 1998.5 ShtVT contour #3162

10-19-2007, 07:46 AM	#606 (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) ouch low blow __________________ 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.

10-19-2007, 11:15 AM	#607 (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) Actually, it is deer season Quick update to this thread ... I have updated the index on the first post, so it now links to all the citical posts with images and major decisions. __________________ 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!

10-21-2007, 12:44 AM	#608 (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, it's been a long day. I got the exhaust system NEARLY complete. Currently, it's terminated just after the rear suspension. I just need to finish by adding a 2nd muffler near where the stock unit is located. After install the first muffler, I decided to lower the car and take it for a test spin. However, I didn't have the boost controller turned on, so the stock spring pressure was venting at 3.73 psi ... but still a great performance increase. Once I finish the exhaust this week, I will take it out again and crank up the boost a little. Now for some pictures: And a nice little video (6.15 MB WMV file ... right click save as) __________________ 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!

10-21-2007, 12:59 AM	#609 (permalink)
contrapaul NECO Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 3,001 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) That video just made the last 7 minutes of my day. __________________ コントラポール明白な"失われたレーサー"をはぎ取る NECO_Group_On_Cardomain My_Car_On_Cardomain IMPORTSNC_Forums

10-21-2007, 01:14 AM	#610 (permalink)
Devin NECO Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 676	Re: Project: Mavro Gato (56K ... Get a cup of coffee) i agree with contrapaul __________________

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