vltrb-0 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_FNQ_rolla_ Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vltrb-0 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Awww ok , here I was thinking it was a $20 fish tank pump from a Chinese junk shop and it sounds like you have a few safety measures in place. So how did you do yesterday with the tune? …. You know everyone wants to see a dyno chart or a little video car was ok, copped a driveline vibration due to the pinion angle and halted the session, i'm making up adjustable lower control arms this week and then i'll book back in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haveaparty Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 holy ʞ©$ɟin shit balls. now this is one of a kind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vltrb-0 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) accident posto Edited September 22, 2012 by vltrb-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vltrb-0 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) 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, 2012 by vltrb-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeLJ Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vltrb-0 Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) 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, 2012 by vltrb-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja-philbo Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Can't wait to see this thing fry some rubber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vltrb-0 Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 looks like my tuner has been absolutely flat out, can't get dyno time, might have to start looking at alternatives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vltrb-0 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_ZRhZXCDS0&feature=g-upl short clip from fridays efforts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumeck Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 have you done any more to this beast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vltrb-0 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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