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1643
Hi all, just wondering if it is possible to revert back to the mitso ecu with the jumbuck. i was looking at using the wira 1.5 items. Just want to know if it...
gsrt085
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May 2, 2009
3:13 am
1644
G'day Tony, I'm looking into that at the moment, I don't believe it's as hard as everyone seems to think. I'll let you know what I find. Cheers, Pete. ... ...
Peter Scott
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May 2, 2009
3:54 am
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Hi Tony I don't see reason why you can't use the mitsi ecu. It isn't that hard,but it does require a lot of work,You would need the ecu,complete engine loom...
neil jeffries
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May 2, 2009
8:28 am
1646
they seem harder cos there lighter then the jumbuck... jumbuck weighs close to 1200kg's satria's and wira's betweek 700 and 900kg's ...
ben white
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May 2, 2009
10:47 am
1647
That would explain a lot of difference,I guess if you put 300kg in the back of a hatchback then see if it goes harder. I don't think the amount of work...
neil jeffries
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May 3, 2009
7:51 am
1648
to right neil the work to convert it would not be worth it, cos the older satrias etc have different plugs on the motor etc cos you need to cut and solder...
ben white
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May 3, 2009
11:39 am
1649
Hey guys, since the protongtiforums has gone down,lookking to be permanent, where else is everyone going for all their research and parts swapping? as far as i...
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May 4, 2009
2:02 am
1650
... given for minimal power differnce 6kw from the info i have. i guess 1.8 is the way to go, but currently building a m21 with a 1.6 mivec. plus my jumbuck...
gsrt085
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May 4, 2009
2:55 am
1651
evo coupe isnt just mitsy it has alot of proton info on there too rob (evooox) and mik-e (evocpe) know there mitsys and protons evo coupe is by far the best...
ben white
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May 4, 2009
7:42 am
1652
Hi Jim I don't know of any other proton sites other than jumbuck group in aus. There is a proton owners forum in the UK...
neil jeffries
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May 4, 2009
7:48 am
1653
there is no difference between the 1.5 they all have 64kw's at the fly... going 1.8 sohc will give you 86kw's too but getting a full zorst will add some hp's...
ben white
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May 4, 2009
7:50 am
1654
Hi Tony If your building an M21 and putting a 1.6 in it,why can't you put the 1.8 from the M21 into the jumbuck,you will have everything you need there,as you...
neil jeffries
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May 4, 2009
7:57 am
1655
Hey Guys, Bit of an update, Still waiting for some cash so i can get the motor rebuilt, but ive got someone to make up my backing plate and will know this week...
ben white
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May 4, 2009
8:10 am
1656
... Didn't want to turbo the m21, and i already had the mivec front cut before getting the m21. also power is good @129kw from the mivec and it is straight...
gsrt085
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May 4, 2009
10:53 am
1657
G'day all, I'm really jealous of the guys dropping in new motors, designing & building accessories, working out rolling diameters of wheels & tyres, etc. I'm...
Mike
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May 4, 2009
12:41 pm
1658
Nice one Benny,Good to have a bit more space,Lucky you on the rear diff see if he has 2 will ya hahaha. Keep us posted. Regards neil ... From: ben white...
neil jeffries
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May 5, 2009
7:45 am
1659
Hi Tony. Sounds good mate, Take plenty of photo's to post of the mivec conversion as it won't be much different to putting into the jumbuck,Will be a good...
neil jeffries
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May 5, 2009
8:03 am
1660
Hi Mike Yeah no worries mate,they are costly to post,but good on ya.I saw your pics and the bed rails do look good when fitted. Those LED lights are bright...
neil jeffries
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May 5, 2009
8:13 am
1661
... Hi Neil, In order to make the rear end swing out around corners you would have to really power on - and my Jumbuck doesn't have any of that! Seriously, the...
Mike
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May 5, 2009
10:19 am
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Hi Mike, I like your idea of fitting a box at the rear! Did you bolt it to the floor or do you strap it down? Cheers Dave ... your pics and the bed rails do...
wolfman2878
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May 5, 2009
10:32 am
1663
... Neil, a photo similar to "500 kms up" (in your album) posted to the UK club will make 'em sit up and blink! Mike...
Mike
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May 5, 2009
10:38 am
1664
... G'day Dave, I've got a couple of those turnbuckle thingies attached between the tool box handles and the tie down hooks on the rear end of the tub. That...
Mike
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May 5, 2009
10:51 am
1665
Thanks Mike, They should hold it well! I've put a fair amount of load on those tie points to the point the side of the tub flexes! Cheers Dave ... the ... tool...
wolfman2878
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May 5, 2009
11:12 am
1666
well as a matter of fact he does... lo and lib and a borg diff both running 3.5 and there maybe a 3rd onto too if he selling his car will let ya know if he...
ben white
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May 5, 2009
11:36 am
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Hi Guys Well the car has been running fine now for a 1000ks so it's time I'm booked in for my IM-240 emissions test at penrith on the 25th of may, I'm also...
vk2kyg
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May 5, 2009
1:08 pm
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Hi Benny Yeah for sure let me know if you come across a second one. Got to start looking soon to control that torque steer.haha Regards Neil...
vk2kyg
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May 6, 2009
9:25 am
1669
i got an email back from him today... he had a borg one there which is perfect for you cos its got te 3.5 ratios and its an open centre, i donno how much he...
ben white
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May 6, 2009
9:53 am
1670
... Good Luck Neil hope everything goes well car looks fantastic!!!! Pommyjackaroo...
pommyjackaroo
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May 6, 2009
11:32 am
1671
Hi Guys There has been a new proton gti forum started today here at: http://protongti.com/ Admin name is Cael. I'm sure this will grow into a good resource of...
vk2kyg
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May 7, 2009
10:18 am
1672
Hi Guys Well after driving around for a couple of months now,one concern that has arisen is how hot these engines run. The guys at dynotech assure me that's...
vk2kyg
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May 7, 2009
11:55 am

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