September 15, 201214 yr Author comment_626975 I do not understand using a fish tank pump when it looks like you have put some good quality equipment on your car. I just hope this does not fail on you, if it was my car I would have bought a bosch water pump like they use on the water to air intercoolers. Hope all went well on the 15th All the best with your build. both brushless DC motors, no difference in operation, i chose the fish tank pump due to the flow rates, i've set it all up and so far it works a treat. On top of that i have a few failsafes with warning lights on motor failure and also limp home mode via the ECU if the in take temps climb too high Report
September 15, 201214 yr comment_626977 Awww ok , here I was thinking it was a $20 fish tank pump from a Chinese junk shop and it sounds like you have a few safety measures in place. So how did you do yesterday with the tune? …. You know everyone wants to see a dyno chart or a little video Report
September 15, 201214 yr Author comment_626987 Awww ok , here I was thinking it was a $20 fish tank pump from a Chinese junk shop and it sounds like you have a few safety measures in place. So how did you do yesterday with the tune? …. You know everyone wants to see a dyno chart or a little video car was ok, copped a driveline vibration due to the pinion angle and halted the session, i'm making up adjustable lower control arms this week and then i'll book back in Report
September 22, 201214 yr Author comment_628202 accident posto Edited September 22, 201214 yr by vltrb-0 Report
September 22, 201214 yr Author comment_628203 made these up to fix my tailshaft issue, getting the shaft shortend 15mm as well hope to get it all back together next week. other than that i went to PCM in melbourne today and i am insanely excited to get behind this thing Edited September 22, 201214 yr by vltrb-0 Report
September 25, 201214 yr comment_628592 You'd be suprised with the longevity and reliability of any "fish tank" related equipment. tank gear is made to run 24/7/365, not just on and off in a car environment. As long as its suitable mounted for vibration and doesnt see excessive heat, the thing will run all day every day for 5+ years. I've had chinese canister filters last 7 years flowing 2000 litres per hour..... so thats 61320 hours..... even if you drove at 20km/h you'd still be able to cover over a million kilometres before you even looked at replacing the pump. Find an "automotive" component that will do the same thing and for such an excellent price. Report
September 27, 201214 yr Author comment_629104 You'd be suprised with the longevity and reliability of any "fish tank" related equipment. tank gear is made to run 24/7/365, not just on and off in a car environment. As long as its suitable mounted for vibration and doesnt see excessive heat, the thing will run all day every day for 5+ years. I've had chinese canister filters last 7 years flowing 2000 litres per hour..... so thats 61320 hours..... even if you drove at 20km/h you'd still be able to cover over a million kilometres before you even looked at replacing the pump. Find an "automotive" component that will do the same thing and for such an excellent price. i went with the same logic and if it fails it won't cause any damage with regards to the car should be back on the dyno mid to late next week so either power or breakages again :) also have a gopro and DSLR i'll try get some footage with Edited September 27, 201214 yr by vltrb-0 Report
October 26, 201213 yr Author comment_633791 looks like my tuner has been absolutely flat out, can't get dyno time, might have to start looking at alternatives Report
November 11, 201213 yr Author comment_635935 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_ZRhZXCDS0&feature=g-upl short clip from fridays efforts Report
November 29, 201213 yr Author comment_638217 have you done any more to this beast? not as yet, have to move houses as my housemate is selling up, i'm hunting for a house. figure sometime after the new year i'll get it tuned, contemplating just dropping it off somewhere to finish it as well Report
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