1xshaunx1 27 Posted February 8, 2021 21 minutes ago, g0ldf1ng3r said: chicken dinner - sounds very healthy 😄 More like it 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 8, 2021 Well done, I however am happy to be ignorant of these type of facts until it feels broken, I’d end up with the engine in 1000 pieces just to find I’ve done the test wrong 🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 8, 2021 Great figures there mate! As much as you played it down I would have been worried after the first time around, but those lovely and tight. 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted February 8, 2021 3 hours ago, easypops said: Well done, I however am happy to be ignorant of these type of facts until it feels broken, I’d end up with the engine in 1000 pieces just to find I’ve done the test wrong 🤣 🤣🤣 if i could have, I probably would have.. 8 minutes ago, seanl82 said: Great figures there mate! As much as you played it down I would have been worried after the first time around, but those lovely and tight. 👍 🤣 Honestly I thought they were acceptable!!! But these test figures make ma feel better. I wont do it again incase I get bad results and then stress 😱 I wanted to ask what exhaust you have , was it you that purchased one recently? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted February 8, 2021 So, now that the bottom of the engine seems fine, should I put the Schrick manifold on, or is there a test I can do in the cylinder head just to make sure that is healthy at 122k. One day the chains will get done, I just want to get some use out of her first for all that she has cost me. Thoughts please 🙈 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted February 8, 2021 26 minutes ago, Cressa said: So, now that the bottom of the engine seems fine, should I put the Schrick manifold on, or is there a test I can do in the cylinder head just to make sure that is healthy at 122k. One day the chains will get done, I just want to get some use out of her first for all that she has cost me. Thoughts please 🙈 Get it on 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Cressa said: 🤣🤣 if i could have, I probably would have.. 🤣 Honestly I thought they were acceptable!!! But these test figures make ma feel better. I wont do it again incase I get bad results and then stress 😱 I wanted to ask what exhaust you have , was it you that purchased one recently? Not me no. I have a Jetex but I did clean clean it up with some toilet cleaner which made a massive difference. 'stainless hack' in the car care section details. 👍 Edited February 8, 2021 by seanl82 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 22 Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) I’d want a base figure first, then fit the Schrick and a map. In other words let stealth fit the mani Edited February 8, 2021 by Dox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted February 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, easypops said: Get it on 👍 That's the encouragement I need 😊 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted February 8, 2021 As far as Im aware you need a map otherwise will lead to pinking- you could phone Vince and ask him to buy a chip and how he fits them to the ecu - also I imagine you have the bar tek gaskets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted February 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, seanl82 said: Not me no. I have a Jetex but I did clean clean it up with some toilet cleaner which made a massive difference. 'stainless hack' in the car care section details. 👍 Love a stainless hack.... I thought someone recently bought a Supersprint exhaust Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted February 8, 2021 I believe obd2 is more adaptive to engine mods than obd1,so convert it and you won't need a remap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, Keyo said: As far as Im aware you need a map otherwise will lead to pinking- you could phone Vince and ask him to buy a chip and how he fits them to the ecu - also I imagine you have the bar tek gaskets. Oh I have those super expensive gaskets.... I have refurbed the whole unit, so just needs to be fitted. Unfortunately I like to 'have a go' and want to learn about the car as I go. Fitting it isnt a worry, but If she doesn't run right after fitting, I certainly will take it to Vince. I did the power run previously, so that I could do it again after the Schrick was fitted Just need to sort the front mount and bonnet cut first 🙄😁 Edited February 9, 2021 by Cressa Grammar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted February 8, 2021 It will be remapped I'm sure, to make it run right. I just don't want to get carried away and end up with a set of cams in it too 😂😂 Atleast not until I take the engine out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted February 9, 2021 9 hours ago, Cressa said: It will be remapped I'm sure, to make it run right. I just don't want to get carried away and end up with a set of cams in it too 😂😂 Atleast not until I take the engine out You would go 268 cams with a schrick = although I have heard they can run a little lumpy on 268 cams- not sure of this is true. I run mine on stock cams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 8 Posted February 9, 2021 6 hours ago, Keyo said: You would go 268 cams with a schrick = although I have heard they can run a little lumpy on 268 cams- not sure of this is true. I run mine on stock cams. I ran 268s with the Schrick and never really thought it was that lumpy. Foolishly sold the manifold when I converted to OBD2 but did keep the cams in, maybe the lumpiness offsets some of the smoothness from the improved ECU setup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted February 9, 2021 21 hours ago, fla said: I believe obd2 is more adaptive to engine mods than obd1,so convert it and you won't need a remap! A lovely thought, but out of my league at the moment 😳 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted February 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, Cressa said: A lovely thought, but out of my league at the moment 😳 You're an accomplished Corrado mechanic Cressa, its not that hard just time consuming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABV-VR6 12 Posted February 10, 2021 These are nice numbers and you must definitely feel relieved after that second run... Good for you! I've been debating between 263 or 268! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted February 25, 2021 Nice day expected tomorrow, so Karmann can come out for a spirited drive to take me to work. Cant wait 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 5 Posted February 27, 2021 how was it, have a good drive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) 23 hours ago, GrahamU said: how was it, have a good drive Was a pleasure to open her up down the motorway. I'm sure the car appreciates it, even if it just reminds me of the niggly jobs I need to do 😄 Edited February 28, 2021 by Cressa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mooG60 11 Posted February 28, 2021 Glad to see your hard work is paying off for you Cressa. 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted April 18, 2021 2nd time this week that I have managed to get Karmann out the garage for a good drive. Only today I managed to pick up a rear puncture and a knocking from the front end !!! Still enjoyed taking her out though. The biggest shocker was no Super Unleaded at my usual garage.... next 3 garages didnt even do it.. Ended up on deepest Derbyshire paying £1.44 a litre, 😱 I didnt realise daylight robbery still existed.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted April 19, 2021 20 hours ago, Cressa said: 2nd time this week that I have managed to get Karmann out the garage for a good drive. Only today I managed to pick up a rear puncture and a knocking from the front end !!! Still enjoyed taking her out though. The biggest shocker was no Super Unleaded at my usual garage.... next 3 garages didnt even do it.. Ended up on deepest Derbyshire paying £1.44 a litre, 😱 I didnt realise daylight robbery still existed.. petrol is a joke still m8 £1.39 a litre for v power yesterday 😞 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
