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by exist3nce
Thu Apr 28, 2016 2:38 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Checking Fuel Rail Pressure Optra/Lacetti - help a noob!
Replies: 1
Views: 1587

Re: Checking Fuel Rail Pressure Optra/Lacetti - help a noob!

Hello there.. sorry to hear about those issues. That little cap on the rail can be removed to reveal a small valve that you could connect a pressure gauge to. It resembles a tire stem valve, but I don't know exactly what type of fitting or connector you need to be able to attach to it. It doesn't re...
by exist3nce
Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp
Replies: 747
Views: 123034

Re: Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp

Seems like the engine mount was a great place for your sensor change, interesting design, hopefully it helps. How did you end up securing it to the cam? Just a dowel or screw or weld? Yah after some more seat time, I can say there hasn't been one cutout since the change which is awesome. To mount, ...
by exist3nce
Mon Mar 07, 2016 5:44 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp
Replies: 747
Views: 123034

Crank/Cam trigger change

With the clutch/transmission maintenance done last year, I wanted to tackle another issue I had been having. Occasionally the Haltech Sprint500 would loose track of the cam sync and cause an abrupt cut. No amount of fiddling with the settings in the software would fix this, so we decided to change t...
by exist3nce
Fri Dec 11, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: General Off-Topic
Topic: The longest Thread ever!!!
Replies: 7136
Views: 533632

Re: The longest Thread ever!!!

honestly I barely see Daewoo's on the street anymore, a lanos here or there but never a nubira or leganza In fact the number of Optra's has gone down significantly as well, I blame the timing belt, people are lazy and or don't want to spend money and the stealerships charge an arm and a leg for wha...
by exist3nce
Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: General Off-Topic
Topic: The longest Thread ever!!!
Replies: 7136
Views: 533632

Re: The longest Thread ever!!!

PrecisionBoost wrote:BUMP.... sad that it's been three months without a single conversation...
Serious ghost town here.. :(
by exist3nce
Tue May 12, 2015 3:53 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: AUDI TT COP upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 2365

Re: AUDI TT COP upgrade

Interesting upgrade... I'm surprised the stock ECU was able to drive them!

What was the fix to solve the cutting out issue?
by exist3nce
Mon Apr 13, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp
Replies: 747
Views: 123034

Re: Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp

PrecisionBoost wrote:How much did it end up costing you to have the clutch rebuilt ?
It ended up being just under $400 to machine the PP & flywheel, re-build the disc and re-clearance/shim as needed.
by exist3nce
Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:20 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: 1.6 Turbo Lanos
Replies: 3
Views: 1798

Re: 1.6 Turbo Lanos

Looks nice ! I almost can't believe someone is back here with a new turbo project LOL. Definitely interested in what will be used for tuning... and what sort of numbers it makes. Do you have more info and pictures about the setup? Turbo specs? Fuel system / injectors? Engine modifications? Intended ...
by exist3nce
Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp
Replies: 747
Views: 123034

Clutch and F28 Transmission refreshed!

Got the clutch back - everything looks pretty good. They machined down the friction surface of the pressure plate and then shimmed it to keep the clearances the same. Disc has a new hub (apparently the splines were slightly worn) and also new ceramic pads. Flywheel has been machined to match again. ...
by exist3nce
Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp
Replies: 747
Views: 123034

Worn out clutch!

02/19/15 Finnnnnnallly had some time to take the clutch out and investigate... Car has been sitting for quite some time due to the clutch issue. The ceramic pads have worn down to the rivets and that's what was causing the strange engagement and noise. Also scored up the pressure plate and flywheel....
by exist3nce
Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:44 pm
Forum: General Off-Topic
Topic: Turns out Daewoos can run on diesel or kerosine, too
Replies: 6
Views: 2038

Re: Turns out Daewoos can run on diesel or kerosine, too

Haha pretty entertaining video ..
by exist3nce
Fri Jan 02, 2015 10:51 pm
Forum: General Off-Topic
Topic: Wish you everybody a happy new year.
Replies: 4
Views: 1834

Re: Wish you everybody a happy new year.

Happy new year to all that are still alive here! lol
by exist3nce
Wed Sep 17, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp
Replies: 747
Views: 123034

Still needing a clutch...

So I recently blew up the oil pump in my IS300 at the track and it took my bearings along with it... Motor will be coming apart for a full rebuild :O It's not entirely a surprise since it was an original OEM pump 12 years old and 250,000km on it lol. Also I've discovered there is a significant diffe...
by exist3nce
Mon Aug 11, 2014 5:59 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Lemans/Kadett Project status: ACTIVE
Replies: 50
Views: 8815

Re: Lemans/Kadett Project status: ACTIVE

Love how the front end looks!
by exist3nce
Mon Aug 11, 2014 5:53 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp
Replies: 747
Views: 123034

Re: Turbo Optra - Now on tuned Haltech @ 225whp

I should try and look back as to the clutch company he was using, I chatted with him quite some time ago about a USA supplier selling "Z20LET" clutch systems in to the UK market, I'm thinking that was his source. As for dropping off the face of the earth, I know of a few other forums where he was a...