I own a vortex :)

coupe · Post by **coupe** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:34 pm

Congrats Jules.
Thats one fine piece of work that was done. Paul and all concerned really did a great job.
It looks like it was factory fitted. I bet your glad to be home lol.
It was great to have a look and learn session while it was being built.
Cheers Pete

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 7:40 am

Massive looking project - creamed in a few days WOW !

A little inspiration there too

TOONGA, we need a comparo write up, you know, the typical my refreshed EJ is heaps better than my tired old EA82T

What sort of torque is new donk rated at? I recall EJ22 and EA82T was about same.

How much extra weight at the front, sink a bit ?

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:26 am

TOONGA wrote:I"m home again and the car is running great (even better once I tightened the leaking power steering line )

Opps.. can't have been too loose tho.. I did do it up with my massively strong fingers

TOONGA wrote:A big thanks To RSR555 for going above and beyond once again, Subarino, not just for cutting the loom down but then for wiring the computer side into the not cavernous vortex under dash. Guyph as well for all the stuff he donated. (I think I will need to put one of those shopping lists on the rear quarter glass with sponsor names )

No probs at all Jules.. Love to play

But I must also say a HUGE !! THANKS to Davarino (aka Subarino) for giving us his time. It was an awesome help and I'd wished he lived closer cause without you bro I'd be lost. Can't praise you enough Dave, you are a bloody legend mate.

TOONGA wrote:as for the turbo I don't need it for what Jetcar will be doing

TOONGA

Yep.. and I don't need the headaches !! lol

Post by **TOONGA** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:02 am

steptoe wrote:Massive looking project - creamed in a few days WOW !

A little inspiration there too

I wouldn't suggest it be done so quickly as I think everybody is still hobbling around

steptoe wrote:TOONGA, we need a comparo write up, you know, the typical my refreshed EJ is heaps better than my tired old EA82T

It is 200% better than the motor that came out, the EA82T was literally running as a 2 stroke due to blow by

steptoe wrote:What sort of torque is new donk rated at? I recall EJ22 and EA82T was about same.

EJ22 AU delivered is rated at 130BHP, EA82T AU delivered is rated at 115BHP

steptoe wrote:How much extra weight at the front, sink a bit ?

the front end is in the same spot the motor how ever had to be put on 2 inch lift blocks so the alternator aircon pump and PS pump clear the bonnet.

once again a big thank you to everyone I'm really enjoying the way jetcar is driving now

TOONGA

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:48 am

TOONGA wrote: the front end is in the same spot the motor how ever had to be put on 2 inch lift blocks so the alternator aircon pump and PS pump clear the bonnet.

TOONGA

Ah ha, the whole front crossmember is two inches lower than the body than before then? Doesn't that then change things ground to wheel arch looks etc?
Guess that can be fixed - doesn't slow you down like an old EA82T

200% better than a 2 stroke

I did think I read it was EJ25, now confirms EJ22.

Th old HP V's torque thing, HP is measured flat stick, torque is where (most) do their driving - 2800 in the EA82T I think

All this has reminded me of a broken Foz box on the floor of a guy who owes me (and thinks I have forgot) - those casings could come in handy.

Post by **TOONGA** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:51 pm

well the car is going great but for one nagging problem dun dun dunnadundahhhhhhh...

code 24 = Air Control Valve or Circuit

I took the valve off and cleaned it, cleared the ECU and things were great for about 20 minutes now it is constantly throwing a 24 wobbly.

Sighs ... me needs to find another Air Control Valve and try that

TOONGA

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:21 am

KPM!!!!! lol

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:04 am

The thread title says 'I own a Vortex

'
Well as of today.....

'I don't own a Vortex (or in our speak XTturbo) anymore

'

Post by **TOONGA** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:24 am

1111giles wrote:The thread title says 'I own a Vortex '
Well as of today.....

'I don't own a Vortex (or in our speak XTturbo) anymore '

Dang so did you get an ultimatum from wifey and I suppose all the parts went as well

as I have got my left electic window working from the passenger switch (rebuilding ancient technology is not fun) but the switch in the drivers door is for show only

KPM Care to mail me a air control valve? as I won't be in Perth for quite some time now

TOONGA

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:31 am

wifey? I don't think she even knew he had one ! it was stored some miles from home

Post by **TOONGA** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:55 am

steptoe wrote:wifey? I don't think she even knew he had one ! it was stored some miles from home

Women have a nasty way of finding these things out

TOONGA

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:24 am

TOONGA wrote: KPM Care to mail me a air control valve? as I won't be in Perth for quite some time now

TOONGA

Pm sent

Post by **TOONGA** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:14 pm

PM reply with pictures

this is the one

I don't want to imagine how many sheckles subaru wants for a new one

TOONGA

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:08 pm

TOONGA wrote:Women have a nasty way of finding these things out

TOONGA

Nah your both wrong.....
She never knew I had it and she aint found out I sold it either

Hatchy is the new project moving forward following the 'cull'

Jules - need those parts you and Paul are sitting on. pm me with the latest update eh ? Thx.

Post by **TOONGA** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:32 am

1111giles wrote:Nah your both wrong.....
She never knew I had it and she aint found out I sold it either

Nice

1111giles wrote: Hatchy is the new project moving forward following the 'cull'

when do we see pictures of hatchy?

1111giles wrote: Jules - need those parts you and Paul are sitting on. pm me with the latest update eh ? Thx.

PM sent

and Jetcar is running really well just need to fix that code

Jules

Post by **TOONGA** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:44 am

some random photos from my phone of the gearbox shuffle and the engine shortly before start up

waiting patiently for bits

exploded view

Doctor Urabus hard at work (muttering obscenities as well)

and the engine ready to go

TOONGA

Post by **TOONGA** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:40 pm

Ah the joys of motoring ... I got a hold of a working idle air control valve and solved that problem. So I went for a drive and while I was out and about I decided to test the diff lock on a limestone track.

It worked beautifully the light came on on the dash I could hear the actuator work, there was a difference in traction and I was really pleased... after a while and a bit of fun I went to turn it off, the light stayed on but the switch was in off mode. hmmmmm me thinks, I pull over and check the vacuum line to the body mounted valve setup before the actuator, all lines in tact.

then I check the lines to the actuator itself, some how one has come off, and of course it is the one that is under the starter motor and my gorilla hands won't get in there. one starter motor and off later the diff lock is working a treat.

TOONGA

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:13 pm

so do i still need to post one or not?

Post by **TOONGA** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:22 pm

Guy post it please and I will pay you for the postage next time I'm in Perth.

I borrowed the one down here so I have to replace it.

TOONGA

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:29 am

Nice bench Paul has got there - same as one of mine, bloody hard on the internal organs as one ages though