LED Hunt
I have just subscribed and was thinking of makin’ the The Closed Loop Monitor).
I've been checking the Jaycar site to get the specs of the LED ZD-1794 so I can
get it from the equivalent shop in the UK, but Jaycar seen to have stopped
stocking it. Can you suggest an alternative or tell me the rating of the
LED?
Andy Madgwick
UK
We believe any similar LED should do the trick.
More on Mazda Motors
I just read your The Mazda V6 Guide
and thought that you might like to know that a joint deal was done with Suzuki
regarding the KF 2-litre engine. It is called the H20A and is found in
rear-wheel-drive form in the Suzuki Vitara Estate from '95 to '98. It was made
with timing chains instead of belts and came without the VRIS intake. It had a
compression ratio of 9.5:1 and developed 100kW at 6500rpm and 172Nm at 4000rpm.
This engine has formed the basis for the 2.5-litre H25A and 2.7-litre H27A in
the Grand Vitaras and XL-7s.
Christopher Hamblin
Australia
Ballsy Brumby
I’m looking for an engine conversion for my Subaru Brumby and I don't know
what to put in it. I'm looking for performance and great sound! Can you please
help me?
Cody Martin
Australia
The easiest swap would be a Subaru EA82 turbo but these engines are getting
old and they’re not particularly powerful. The next option would be an EJ20
turbo (ala Liberty RS or WRX). See Grand-daddy Subie,
Beauty and the Beast
and Grandpa's Subaru...
for related reading.
Performance Info
I'm looking for an article in publication that offers the engine and vehicle
performance curves, torque, acceleration, power in kW, standing 400m test, 0 -
100 km/h, etc - preferably in graph format... The vehicle I have is a 1996 Ford
EF Falcon.
John Grimes
Australia
For methods of performance testing, see the articles Performance Testing,
Intelligent Performance, Part 8 - Reading Performance,
Hitting the G-Spot
and The AC22 Performance Meter.
Torque Converter Coverage?
I'm impressed with the detail and applicability of your articles no matter
how technical the subject, though I am unable to find an article dedicated to
torque converters. Has one been written that I am unable to find, or has the
subject just not come up? The articles dedicated to clutches (The Clutch of the Matter
and Clutch Matters)
have been very useful to me and I now find myself considering a new torque
converter for my old VG Val. An article covering the basics and how to select
the best torque converter characteristics for your needs would probably benefit
more than just me.
Paul Farey
Australia
No, we haven’t covered torque converters in any existing articles – but it is
a very good suggestion. We’ll get onto it!
Improved Recall
I have an alternative to the Peak Hold Boost Gauge - Do-It-Yourself Peak Hold.
I recommend using the valve from a sphygmomanometer - the one connected to the
blow-up bag.
(A sphygmomanometer is used to measure blood pressure.)
Using this,
the peak pressure can be released and reset.
Thor Knutson
Puerto Rico
Good idea but be wary of the mercury contained in most older instruments.
eRam’d Prius
I saw Julian Edgar's series about turbocharging a Toyota Hybrid Prius. I live
in Colorado and I have a 2004 Prius which is great except on LONG straight,
steep passes when the electric boost fizzles. I want to add a turbo, if
practical. I found an electric eRam kit that will boost the incoming air
pressure by 1 – 2 psi. The webpage is www.electricsupercharger.com or
www.electricsupercharger.com
After talking with Julian, I'll buy the kit, install it and report back.
Steve Goldenberg
USA
Sounds interesting – be sure to let us know how it goes!
Wanting a Book
Can you please let me know how to get my hands on the Automotive Upholstery
Handbook by Michael Knowling?
Cory
Australia
The book - at Book Review - Automotive Upholstery Handbook
- is written by Don Taylor. Michael Knowling did our review on it. For copies,
contact Beven D. Young Automotive Books and Software - +61 8 8298 5548 or www.bevenyoung.com.au
Searching for an Anglia
Do you have any back issues with the 1959 Ford Anglia of Kim Holdt left?
Paul Ludlow
UK
Hmm, the only Anglia we’ve covered is owned by Jim Peall – see Inspired Creation
Morris Maintenance
I don't know if you can help. Would you be able to put me in contact with
somebody who knows how to change the suspension on a Morris 1100? I’m in Cairns,
Australia. My old bags are leaking and I cannot purchase any new ones. I am sure
there are a lot of people in Australia who have the same problem with their old
Morris cars.
Bruce
Australia
Not quite our area of expertise – can any readers offer help?
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