My GV1124 - Page 3

**jesiotrot** · 3-5-08, 0:41

**H3ff44** · 3-5-08, 1:12

hahaha nice photos jesse...
it would only ever happen to scott though. thats why when i heard i wasnt too suprised lol

**rodhog** · 3-5-08, 1:21

tough a nails they are.

good old low compression cast iron block motors can keep on going.

if it wasn't for the alloy head you'd never worry about it overheating

**chief tool** · 3-5-08, 2:31

hard to say...depending on how bad the headgasket was, but it might have survived better with the radiator cap off to relieve the pressure in the cooling system and decrease the coolant loss.

I drove one of my Gc's all the way from newcastle to sydney with a blown head gasket...

I took the radiator cap off and turned the heater on flat out and wound the windows down.
It was July tho...and it wasnt a bad gasket blow.

I only stopped twice to add water....I had two 4 litre bottles in the boot.

That F2 head would be like cheese now after being overheated like that

**cam22t** · 3-5-08, 2:44

Sad to hear about the engine.

Did someone say FE ?

**rodhog** · 3-5-08, 6:34

Yes FE would look more at home

but so would a 4WD system LOL

**chief tool** · 3-5-08, 14:17

Yeah its too bad that NSXR proved that the 4WD system cant take much torque....

How good would it be to have wagon with 4WD and a turbo FE3...! that'd give a few v8 commodores a bit of a fright!

**cam22t** · 3-5-08, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by chief tool

Yeah its too bad that NSXR proved that the 4WD system cant take much torque....

How good would it be to have wagon with 4WD and a turbo FE3...! that'd give a few v8 commodores a bit of a fright!

A 300whp front wheel drive mx6 is enough to scare off a 307kw VE Clubby.

**SABBAi** · 3-5-08, 22:09

ok guys. I think a new record has been set (locally at least). Engine, box, shafts, hubs and linkages removed in 4 hours

Thought I'd take a picture of the innards of a GV airbag steering wheel. Looks like fun hey??

I was unaware that on our trip home I had 2 notorious stow aways on board.... Chris and Peter. They were hiding under the centre console!

So the old and busted F2 was the straw that broke the chains back. Check this link out. Aw Snap!

Just a glimpse of things to come.

**H3ff44** · 3-5-08, 22:14

whats wrong with your 2 men? they have balls on the beck or sometihng?
looking good though dude.

**chief tool** · 3-5-08, 23:50

Must have been a dodgy link in the chain....the only time I have ever dropped a motor, it was due to an S link opening up...now i only use D-bolts.

Thankfully we didnt do any damage to the engine as there was a pile of sand under the car, and it absorbed the impact nicely, didnt even dent the sump!

was a barrel of laughs cleaning off the sand that had stuck to the oily bits..

but the wagon is other wise looking good tho...

one thing I've noticed after removing the outboard fan to fit an intercooler...is that the car struggles a bit with temps in traffic, and the air con doesnt work as well at idle speed.

Not a massive show stopper, i've been putting up with it for years, but on hot days stuck in traffic it pisses me off, and I keep thinking of ways to fit the second fan back in...

The main issue I find is that the air con system was designed for R12 refrigerant which was a more efficient gas...mine was converted over to R134a a long time ago, when you look at all the R134a cars, the only real difference apart from rubber seals and compressor oil is that the condensers all have a greater effective area.
I have been looking at squeezing in one out of a newer car as soon as I can find on thats the right size with the pipe work in the right spot...

bit off track tho..

so is thing getting a turbo FE3 or F2T ?

PS love the row of speakers magnetically stuck to tside of the shed..I used to do that too

**rodhog** · 3-6-08, 7:57

You know that shot of the selector cables reminds me of two things that maybe of interest well one thing

What it reminded me of was

I still have hole i nthe fire was sort of filled with A extra ECU

But the 2nd thing - after seeing GTXWGN- ( on the laser boardS) with his cable selected toyota box

and looking as a 3 shaft MPS box makes me thing making one fit - easy enough and working it not that hard either as the holes are there.
also make fitting EVo box possible too

It has one advantage iwth an auto cheif tool - it's got mid sized auto fan on it bigger then the turbo one smaller then turbo auto - just needs the dual core radiator

**chief tool** · 3-6-08, 15:35

Yeah, I use the turbo auto fan too....I know its the largest one available...but It still isnt enough.....

What type of toyota box was used ? Yeah the MPS box...you might be lucky it might have a closer bell pattern thanks to being made by the same manufacturer.....
Wonder how much $$$ an MPS box would be worth...reckon about 6-8k!

I am still looking into the GM F35...its only for an FWd application tho...one of my mates who is big on the opel forums is about to do an L61 motor build...I am going to run a template of his bell pattern and take some other measurements...
I've heard of the F28 being fitted, so it possible, just got no details.

**cam22t** · 3-6-08, 16:41

I am impressed also Rod by the MR2/CelicaGT gearbox. Not to hard to get it in the car. In comparison, it does make the Mazda box look quite weak.

Here is the link to explain more. Fordlaser.com :: View topic - GTXWGN progress thread

**mazdaspeedF2** · 3-6-08, 23:50

fe3 in the wagon would be fun as......

3-5-08, 1:12	#32 (permalink)
H3ff44 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: melbourne, Australia Age: 21 iTrader: (0)	hahaha nice photos jesse... it would only ever happen to scott though. thats why when i heard i wasnt too suprised lol
	"Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you're up to." Traded with : Txxx5, Sabbai, Zorb_rules, jesiotrot

3-5-08, 1:21	#33 (permalink)
rodhog Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: LAKEMBA Sydney Australia, Australia iTrader: (0)	tough a nails they are. good old low compression cast iron block motors can keep on going. if it wasn't for the alloy head you'd never worry about it overheating
	RIP WAGON 626 GV 1023 7 seat auto 10-5-05. RIP BA-ASTINA 323 V6 -KF P-plate victim 2-9-07 FORD TELSTAR TX-5 TURBO, 80's ICON RIP 01-07-07 REBORN WAGON -MAN 28-07-07 - A NEW START I am STILL addicted to Porn. "MXSIX" out

3-5-08, 2:44	#35 (permalink)
cam22t Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	Sad to hear about the engine. Did someone say FE ?
	89 MX6. 4WS. FE DOHC Turbo. Garrett GT2876r Turbo. Wiesco Forgies. EMS 8860 ECU. 3 Inch Exhaust. Torsen Diff. 2500lb RX7 Clutch. 18 inch Rays Sebring ITC-S wheels. Cusco Camber Plates and Coilovers. Bosch 044 Pump. 750cc Injectors. 12.5 @ 115mph. 310hp (227kw) atw's

3-5-08, 6:34	#36 (permalink)
rodhog Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: LAKEMBA Sydney Australia, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yes FE would look more at home but so would a 4WD system LOL
	RIP WAGON 626 GV 1023 7 seat auto 10-5-05. RIP BA-ASTINA 323 V6 -KF P-plate victim 2-9-07 FORD TELSTAR TX-5 TURBO, 80's ICON RIP 01-07-07 REBORN WAGON -MAN 28-07-07 - A NEW START I am STILL addicted to Porn. "MXSIX" out

3-5-08, 22:09	#39 (permalink)
SABBAi Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (1)	ok guys. I think a new record has been set (locally at least). Engine, box, shafts, hubs and linkages removed in 4 hours Thought I'd take a picture of the innards of a GV airbag steering wheel. Looks like fun hey?? I was unaware that on our trip home I had 2 notorious stow aways on board.... Chris and Peter. They were hiding under the centre console! So the old and busted F2 was the straw that broke the chains back. Check this link out. Aw Snap! Just a glimpse of things to come.
	Teh Telstar can NEVAH lose!

3-5-08, 0:41	#31 (permalink)
jesiotrot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 iTrader: (1)

3-5-08, 2:31	#34 (permalink)
chief tool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 36 iTrader: (2)	hard to say...depending on how bad the headgasket was, but it might have survived better with the radiator cap off to relieve the pressure in the cooling system and decrease the coolant loss. I drove one of my Gc's all the way from newcastle to sydney with a blown head gasket... I took the radiator cap off and turned the heater on flat out and wound the windows down. It was July tho...and it wasnt a bad gasket blow. I only stopped twice to add water....I had two 4 litre bottles in the boot. That F2 head would be like cheese now after being overheated like that

3-5-08, 14:17	#37 (permalink)
chief tool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 36 iTrader: (2)	Yeah its too bad that NSXR proved that the 4WD system cant take much torque.... How good would it be to have wagon with 4WD and a turbo FE3...! that'd give a few v8 commodores a bit of a fright!

3-5-08, 22:14	#40 (permalink)
H3ff44 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: melbourne, Australia Age: 21 iTrader: (0)	whats wrong with your 2 men? they have balls on the beck or sometihng? looking good though dude.
	"Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you're up to." Traded with : Txxx5, Sabbai, Zorb_rules, jesiotrot

3-5-08, 23:50	#41 (permalink)
chief tool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 36 iTrader: (2)	Must have been a dodgy link in the chain....the only time I have ever dropped a motor, it was due to an S link opening up...now i only use D-bolts. Thankfully we didnt do any damage to the engine as there was a pile of sand under the car, and it absorbed the impact nicely, didnt even dent the sump! was a barrel of laughs cleaning off the sand that had stuck to the oily bits.. but the wagon is other wise looking good tho... one thing I've noticed after removing the outboard fan to fit an intercooler...is that the car struggles a bit with temps in traffic, and the air con doesnt work as well at idle speed. Not a massive show stopper, i've been putting up with it for years, but on hot days stuck in traffic it pisses me off, and I keep thinking of ways to fit the second fan back in... The main issue I find is that the air con system was designed for R12 refrigerant which was a more efficient gas...mine was converted over to R134a a long time ago, when you look at all the R134a cars, the only real difference apart from rubber seals and compressor oil is that the condensers all have a greater effective area. I have been looking at squeezing in one out of a newer car as soon as I can find on thats the right size with the pipe work in the right spot... bit off track tho.. so is thing getting a turbo FE3 or F2T ? PS love the row of speakers magnetically stuck to tside of the shed..I used to do that too

3-6-08, 7:57	#42 (permalink)
rodhog Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: LAKEMBA Sydney Australia, Australia iTrader: (0)	You know that shot of the selector cables reminds me of two things that maybe of interest well one thing What it reminded me of was I still have hole i nthe fire was sort of filled with A extra ECU But the 2nd thing - after seeing GTXWGN- ( on the laser boardS) with his cable selected toyota box and looking as a 3 shaft MPS box makes me thing making one fit - easy enough and working it not that hard either as the holes are there. also make fitting EVo box possible too It has one advantage iwth an auto cheif tool - it's got mid sized auto fan on it bigger then the turbo one smaller then turbo auto - just needs the dual core radiator
	RIP WAGON 626 GV 1023 7 seat auto 10-5-05. RIP BA-ASTINA 323 V6 -KF P-plate victim 2-9-07 FORD TELSTAR TX-5 TURBO, 80's ICON RIP 01-07-07 REBORN WAGON -MAN 28-07-07 - A NEW START I am STILL addicted to Porn. "MXSIX" out

3-6-08, 15:35	#43 (permalink)
chief tool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 36 iTrader: (2)	Yeah, I use the turbo auto fan too....I know its the largest one available...but It still isnt enough..... What type of toyota box was used ? Yeah the MPS box...you might be lucky it might have a closer bell pattern thanks to being made by the same manufacturer..... Wonder how much $$$ an MPS box would be worth...reckon about 6-8k! I am still looking into the GM F35...its only for an FWd application tho...one of my mates who is big on the opel forums is about to do an L61 motor build...I am going to run a template of his bell pattern and take some other measurements... I've heard of the F28 being fitted, so it possible, just got no details.

3-6-08, 16:41	#44 (permalink)
cam22t Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	I am impressed also Rod by the MR2/CelicaGT gearbox. Not to hard to get it in the car. In comparison, it does make the Mazda box look quite weak. Here is the link to explain more. Fordlaser.com :: View topic - GTXWGN progress thread
	89 MX6. 4WS. FE DOHC Turbo. Garrett GT2876r Turbo. Wiesco Forgies. EMS 8860 ECU. 3 Inch Exhaust. Torsen Diff. 2500lb RX7 Clutch. 18 inch Rays Sebring ITC-S wheels. Cusco Camber Plates and Coilovers. Bosch 044 Pump. 750cc Injectors. 12.5 @ 115mph. 310hp (227kw) atw's

3-6-08, 23:50	#45 (permalink)
mazdaspeedF2 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	fe3 in the wagon would be fun as......
	Aiming for the big 200... 89 626 turbo, rebuilt F2T,woo chip,hks ssqv,highflowed T3 ball bearing steel wheel 450hp rated turbo, oil drain straight to sump,3inch stainless dump to 3inch system,fmic,pod, braided oil and water lines, speedflow fittings, 17s,smoked taillights.....next up: Full Respray!