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I managed to get 2 x VE catalytic converters from a V6 for a steal. I will run these one after the other to try and reduce emissions. I have also purchased the Wolf V550 EMS which should arrive this week. Then off to the tuners to see what we can do.

Ok so the test didn’t go to well, failed the Nox + Hc portion of the emissions test and super close on CO.

I have decided to purchase a Wolf V550 EMS so i can get it tuned properly whenever i need to. That old saying ringing in my ears this time “a poor man pays twice”.

Also purchasing a smaller charger pulley as it was only putting out 6psi. I…[Read more]

Picked up the ute tonight and loaded it up on the trailer for the 3hr trip to sydney to see if i can pass the emissions im240 test. the ute is running so much better now, still needs a little tweaking just a bit to rich at idle and a fraction lean at peak. Now i know its not huge RWHP but its a good starting point. Ill let you know how i go…[Read more]

Picked up the ute tonight and loaded it up on the trailer for the 3hr trip to sydney to see if i can pass the emissions im240 test. the ute is running so much better now, still needs a little tweaking just a bit to rich at idle and a fraction lean at peak. Now i know its not huge RWHP but its a good starting point. Ill let you know how imgo…[Read more]

yes its the full test, not looking forward to it Gary. I have a new cat that i will fit once the car is tuned and put on the trailer, then its fingers crossed!

Retuned memcal turned up this weekend, it is a different car now.

No more hesitation or running rich. Took it for a few sneaky runs around the block no problems spinning in 1st & 2nd. Now back to the dyno on tuesday to get ready for emissions test on wednesday in Sydney, fingers crossed it passes otherwise it will be more stuffing around.

Cheers its all coming together. Need to get this all engineered then ill get a full colour sand done on the body and buffed up. Its got a shit load of clear on the outside so should come up very nice. Im enjoying your build, interesting change in direction.

I will definatly be watching this thread, you dont waste time!

Yeah if you supply all the changes you are making and what you are looking for in a tune, it does need to be run on a dyno to see if it needs tweaking but thats about it.

well had an interesting day at the tuners, turned out my O2 sensor was faulty so that didnt help and my memcal that had been custom tuned was way off causing the car to be unbelievably rich, it was blowing more black smoke than a rough running diesel!

Now i’m waiting for another tune to be mailed out and another run on the dyno next week to see…[Read more]

well had an interesting day at the tuners, turned out my O2 sensor was faulty so that didnt help and my memcal that had been custom tuned was way off cause the car to be unbelievably rich it was blowing more black smoke than a rough running diesel!

Now i’m waiting for another tune to be mailed out and another run on the dyno next week to see how…[Read more]

I have also used the Davies Craig Thermo switch easy to wire in and dead simple to setup. Awesome job on this car, enjoy reading your updates daily.