Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L - Page 89

Bigoudi · 01-16-2008, 06:05 PM

Oh boy..

fordrule · 01-18-2008, 11:50 AM

trevor any word on the oiling issue? did you swap to the 04/05 valve covers with the incorporated PCV valve and block off the block pcv?

FastCougar · 01-18-2008, 11:57 AM

No, I started a new job on Jan 1 and I have been too busy to do anything in the evenings and weekends have been shot. I'm hoping I have some time in February as Jan. looks shot right now.

FastCougar · 02-16-2008, 02:42 PM

Well, Wade just stopped by for a few hours since he was in the neighborhood buying yet another fixer'uper. He stopped by with his HD camcorder and we went for a nice little spin ... everything was spinning! We got wheel spin and clutch spin on tape. I will need to analyze the video once he downloads it and cuts out the fluff before posting, but I'm pretty sure clutch spin begins just north of 14 psi as 12.5 psi doesn't seem to induce much more than wheel spin. If the weather is nice next weekend, I will be starting of a shrouding solution and will be ordering parts from Bill Jenkins that will help with the oiling issue. I have to admit, after getting the car road ready, it's been nice to have this little 2 month break without working on the car. However, now I'm anxious to get back to work and make it a complete package.

fordrule · 02-17-2008, 02:41 PM

corky bell FTW.....a must read . now its all makin sense

fordrule · 03-20-2008, 10:59 AM

any new updates. i am sourcing the 04/05 valve covers but had questions on the line routing to the uim. i posted threds in ceg and fco.

FastCougar · 03-20-2008, 11:39 AM

too much stuff going on right now ... car has sat in the garage since mid December with me taking it out every 2 weeks or so for a short drive. I just need to find 2 days this spring when things in my personal/work life calm down a bit. I figure in 2 days, I can correct all the issues that need correcting. Last time the car was driven was when Wade came to my place a few weeks back.

gamiller · 03-20-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastCougar

too much stuff going on right now ... car has sat in the garage since mid December with me taking it out every 2 weeks or so for a short drive. I just need to find 2 days this spring when things in my personal/work life calm down a bit. I figure in 2 days, I can correct all the issues that need correcting. Last time the car was driven was when Wade came to my place a few weeks back.

Trevor, I'd love to hear your plans if you're willing to share them. Now that I'm back in Virginia, I have to get my car ready for both safety and emissions inspections!

Topik · 03-23-2008, 04:24 PM

your back in va? since when?

FastCougar · 04-11-2008, 02:05 AM

Back on topic (no pun intended Kevin), here is the reason for the overheating ... air exits the rear of the intercooler and simply slips past the radiator ... 5-6" air gap with completely open bottom and sides. Some strategically placed aluminum panels will solve the cooling issue no doubt.

01-16-2008, 06:05 PM	#881 (permalink)
Bigoudi Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tucson, AZ and the Bay Area Posts: 1,723	Re: Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L Oh boy..

01-18-2008, 11:50 AM	#882 (permalink)
fordrule someone call a medvac Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: balad, iraq...again/Clarksville,Tn Posts: 5,577 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L trevor any word on the oiling issue? did you swap to the 04/05 valve covers with the incorporated PCV valve and block off the block pcv? __________________ 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.

01-18-2008, 11:57 AM	#883 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 8,139 Images: 732	Re: Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L No, I started a new job on Jan 1 and I have been too busy to do anything in the evenings and weekends have been shot. I'm hoping I have some time in February as Jan. looks shot right now. __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Working on cooling issue and concerned about 150psi compression test on cylinder #5. 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 - $850 shipped! "Jesus was a community organizer. Pontius Pilate was a governor." - Anonymous

02-16-2008, 02:42 PM	#884 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 8,139 Images: 732	Re: Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L Well, Wade just stopped by for a few hours since he was in the neighborhood buying yet another fixer'uper. He stopped by with his HD camcorder and we went for a nice little spin ... everything was spinning! We got wheel spin and clutch spin on tape. I will need to analyze the video once he downloads it and cuts out the fluff before posting, but I'm pretty sure clutch spin begins just north of 14 psi as 12.5 psi doesn't seem to induce much more than wheel spin. If the weather is nice next weekend, I will be starting of a shrouding solution and will be ordering parts from Bill Jenkins that will help with the oiling issue. I have to admit, after getting the car road ready, it's been nice to have this little 2 month break without working on the car. However, now I'm anxious to get back to work and make it a complete package. __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Working on cooling issue and concerned about 150psi compression test on cylinder #5. 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 - $850 shipped! "Jesus was a community organizer. Pontius Pilate was a governor." - Anonymous

02-17-2008, 02:41 PM	#885 (permalink)
fordrule someone call a medvac Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: balad, iraq...again/Clarksville,Tn Posts: 5,577 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L corky bell FTW.....a must read . now its all makin sense __________________ 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.

03-20-2008, 10:59 AM	#886 (permalink)
fordrule someone call a medvac Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: balad, iraq...again/Clarksville,Tn Posts: 5,577 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L any new updates. i am sourcing the 04/05 valve covers but had questions on the line routing to the uim. i posted threds in ceg and fco. __________________ 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.

03-20-2008, 11:39 AM	#887 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 8,139 Images: 732	Re: Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L too much stuff going on right now ... car has sat in the garage since mid December with me taking it out every 2 weeks or so for a short drive. I just need to find 2 days this spring when things in my personal/work life calm down a bit. I figure in 2 days, I can correct all the issues that need correcting. Last time the car was driven was when Wade came to my place a few weeks back. __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Working on cooling issue and concerned about 150psi compression test on cylinder #5. 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 - $850 shipped! "Jesus was a community organizer. Pontius Pilate was a governor." - Anonymous

03-23-2008, 04:24 PM	#889 (permalink)
Topik VADriven Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,383	Re: Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L your back in va? since when?

04-11-2008, 02:05 AM	#890 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 8,139 Images: 732	Re: Project: Mavro Gato - 99 Turbo'd 3L Back on topic (no pun intended Kevin), here is the reason for the overheating ... air exits the rear of the intercooler and simply slips past the radiator ... 5-6" air gap with completely open bottom and sides. Some strategically placed aluminum panels will solve the cooling issue no doubt. __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Working on cooling issue and concerned about 150psi compression test on cylinder #5. 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 - $850 shipped! "Jesus was a community organizer. Pontius Pilate was a governor." - Anonymous

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