I own a vortex :)

Post by **TOONGA** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:45 pm

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

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:14 pm

TOONGA wrote:I own a vortex

just a few shots

spider manifold

This is hard core porn to me...

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:13 pm

Memories. Fond memories. Good luck mate!

Post by **TOONGA** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:08 pm

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

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:19 pm

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

Venom · Post by **Venom** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:41 pm

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.

Post by **TOONGA** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:04 am

yes I was amazed as I actually emailed her one picture and she said yes buy it.

I did the happy dance

TOONGA

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:08 pm

sven '2' wrote:This is hard core porn to me...

Classic '80's porn too

Cheers

Bennie

woody.t · Post by **woody.t** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:31 pm

RSR 555 wrote: EJ22T engine that I have.

donating the 22b's power-plant???

ahah

Post by **TOONGA** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:54 pm

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

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:45 pm

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)

Post by **TOONGA** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 8:39 pm

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

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:11 am

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??

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:17 am

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

Post by **TOONGA** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:45 am

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

Post by **TOONGA** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:37 pm

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

coupe · Post by **coupe** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 12:22 am

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.

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 1:19 am

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:(

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 3:32 am

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

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 8:16 am

might just suit the intended use of this Vortex, some ag work, circle work in the paddock.....