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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:45 pm
by TOONGA
if the SC and associated bits is going to be sold I will put my hand up... but I have an EJ22... but hey whats one more engine
TOONGA
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:14 pm
by sven '2'
TOONGA wrote:I own a vortex
just a few shots
spider manifold
This is hard core porn to me...
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:13 pm
by H-top
Memories. Fond memories. Good luck mate!
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:08 pm
by TOONGA
thanks peoples Ive been reading the 88 fsm which can be downloaded from the board ... that constant 4wd box is interesting. Im going to keep it and put it too good use
TOONGA
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:19 pm
by El_Freddo
Aw... I thought you were going to keep it stock! A bit of true 80's nostalgia!!
Then again, I think it was brett's old vortex that took on a new life as a lifted, EJ'd beast - it was blue with sunroof and a yellow engine bay!
All the best with the new purchase, they're certainly unique!
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:41 pm
by Venom
TOONGA wrote:Wifeys first words "it's a two door when can I take it for a drive?"
my wifey "it has to have a turbo what ever engine you put in it"
Do the happy dance
TOONGA
Congrats on the Tex, seems like the first battle is won.
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:04 am
by TOONGA
yes I was amazed as I actually emailed her one picture and she said yes buy it.
I did the happy dance
TOONGA
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:08 pm
by El_Freddo
sven '2' wrote:This is hard core porn to me...
Classic '80's porn too
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:31 pm
by woody.t
RSR 555 wrote: EJ22T engine that I have.
donating the 22b's power-plant???
ahah
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:54 pm
by TOONGA
woody.t wrote:donating the 22b's power-plant???
ahah
Sacrilege! Sacrilege! Sacrilege! Sacrilege! Sacrilege! Sacrilege!
On a less spammy note:) I changed the HT leads for a set off an EA82 at the wreckers and while my engine is unwell, it is amazing the difference a newer (they are still bright blue) set of leads have made.
Now I just have to treat it kindly until Im ready to make some changes in the engine bay
TOONGA
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:45 pm
by steptoe
Howdja make the leads reach #1 and #3 ? I have just measured mine up to be longer than std EA82T as in 1075mm total length for #1 and 1215mm for #3 and they need straight terminals for the dizzy end. Working on eagleproducts to come up with a new listing based on my measures as current listing for 4WD Turbo Vortex is wrong for AWD 4WD Vorts or EA82TS (S is for spider)
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 8:39 pm
by TOONGA
the leads were on a multipoint EFI EA82 at the wreckers, all I did was take them of the motor and put them on mine.
TOONGA
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:11 am
by RSR 555
woody.t wrote:donating the 22b's power-plant???
ahah
TOONGA wrote:Sacrilege! Sacrilege! Sacrilege! Sacrilege! Sacrilege! Sacrilege!
Damn.. I never thought about the 22Bs engine as an EJ22T but I guess it's kinda the same
The EJ22T (2 off them) are the US market SOHC engines.. not the DOHC ones like the 22B has. I can sell the 22B engine to Tristan but I feel the price may be a little to high for him
TOONGA wrote:On a less spammy note:) I changed the HT leads for a set off an EA82 at the wreckers and while my engine is unwell, it is amazing the difference a newer (they are still bright blue) set of leads have made.
Now I just have to treat it kindly until Im ready to make some changes in the engine bay
TOONGA
I would think that the low compression in #1 & #3 would not be fixed with a set of leads... I feel only an EJ will fix this
steptoe wrote:Howdja make the leads reach #1 and #3 ? I have just measured mine up to be longer than std EA82T as in 1075mm total length for #1 and 1215mm for #3 and they need straight terminals for the dizzy end. Working on eagleproducts to come up with a new listing based on my measures as current listing for 4WD Turbo Vortex is wrong for AWD 4WD Vorts or EA82TS (S is for spider)
Yeah.. sounds like someone (EP) has not really done their homework??
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:17 am
by steptoe
must have taken a short cut and not followed the originals secure path? May be a good candidate to try a tin of Restore in the oil and see if it fixes up compression
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:45 am
by TOONGA
RSR 555 wrote:
I would think that the low compression in #1 & #3 would not be fixed with a set of leads... I feel only an EJ will fix this
It idles way better and has more power but yes not a fix.
Im gearing up for the EJ swap
TOONGA
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:37 pm
by TOONGA
I picked these up yesterday while I was out looking for a fuel tank for Dann
5 rims and tyres (80% tread) 185/70/14
There is another set of 4 available at the wrecker (tyres are 50% tread) PM me if you are keen
TOONGA
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 12:22 am
by coupe
Looking good Jules. The 14 fills the guards much better. How was the first day of taking the kids to school. Did people give you the look.
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 1:19 am
by guyph_01
TOONGA wrote:thanks peoples Ive been reading the 88 fsm which can be downloaded from the board ... that constant 4wd box is interesting. Im going to keep it and put it too good use
TOONGA
Whats so interesting? Anyway congrats on the vortex, it took you some time but yes ur one of the cool guys now:D hahahah lol.
Wish i had a awd turbo tho:(
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 3:32 am
by El_Freddo
guyph_01 wrote:Whats so interesting?
The AWD setup is the reverse of the EJ's - that's why the pinion shaft is not interchangeable between the two, the L AWD pinion shaft is longer than the EJs...
Jules, personally not a fan of the desert rats on a vortex, I don't know why, I'm struggling to work it out, but I think it could be due to their simple "agricultural" design/ruggedness on the "refined" vortex...
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 8:16 am
by steptoe
might just suit the intended use of this Vortex, some ag work, circle work in the paddock.....