Ray! Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 When mum says so: A STUDENT at an elite Sydney private school who scored a uni admissions rank of 99.95 out of 100 in 2008 has lost an appeal alleging discrimination stopped her getting full marks. Abbotsleigh student Sarah Hui Xin Wong’s mother Eileen complained to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal that the Board of Studies had unlawfully discriminated against Sarah because they didn't provide her with adequate special provisions to help her write her exam essays. http://www.news.com....9-1226416740429 I think mum was wong. Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 If you need somthing to do Ray, come and make my 4.2 have more grunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 That will need an investment of between $10,000-15,000, not including my consultancy fees (to get what a 3.0lt will get with $3000 or less). It may be better to enjoy the leisurely pace that lasts a lifetime. Cheers Ray BigGQWesty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 EEK! What would you do to it!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 OK: Exhaust: High flow/performance - $1000-1500 Turbo: High performance ball-bearing - $3000-5000 Injectors: High flow - $900-1200 Fuel Pump: Recalibrated to suit - $2000-3000 Intercooler: High performance basic - $1000-1200 Misc Parts: $1000-2000 Labour: $? Probably missed a few things. Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Phew - all ready got the exhaust!!! Hehe If I was to pick one mod to do next what should it be? (got 3inch turbo back exhaust and a snorkle allready) Chip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Everything kind of comes in interrelated packages. The turbo, injectors and fuel pump pretty much need to be done in unison. You may possibly be able to change the intercooler, but you won't necessarily get maximum benefit unless you modify/adjust boost, injection and fueling. With the 4.2, everything is mechanical, so it can only be done with spanners, sockets and flow benches, not computers. Chers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 hmmm.. I was thinking of getting a chipit to.... But if it aint gunna help.. Maybe spend it on a nicer intercooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGQWesty Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) I'm with ray, an intercooler is not a vary good option. More of a wank factor object really. Your money would be better spent on turbo, or injectors & pump. There your real power increase options. Edited July 4, 2012 by BigGQWesty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I wouldn't bother with the intercooler first off. Find a good diesel shop and get them to work on the injectors and fuel pump, and see if they can modify boost with the factory turbo to complement the other adjustments (this is the cheapest option - if you can find a good diesel shop). You might be able to get say a 10-15% performance improvement with a relatively factory setup. Chers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glort Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 How much grunt do you want?? I'd try winding up the turbo and the pump and see what Improvement you get. Diesels usually have a lot of untapped potential just with the stock components. Sure there is a lot more to be had with a heap of mods but there are worthwhile gains that can be had for nothing as well. I'd say you have done the most benificial mod already in the exhaust. The snorkel, Performance wise I'd not be the slightest bit surprised if that was actually a detriment. I wound up my little Pug on the boost and fuel and the thing is holding it's own with V8's now. It's no powerhouse but it's a light little thing and the torque is amazing. If I have it rolling in first with the clutch fully out and stand on it, it just breaks traction. In 2nd and 3rd when the boost hits properly, the clutch slips if its rolling too slow when the boost hits. Only thing I have done is Modify the airbox by taking out some internal baffles and putting in bigger inlets and transfer Pipes. I also threw out the stock Muffler and fitted one off a V8 Commodore to give it more flow. Total mod cost is under $50 and it goes Damn well. I also played with my mercs turning up the pump on those and while they were still slugs, the performance increase was significant and made for a lot nicer car to drive. I have never found a vehicle yet that can't be improved to some degree with little to no money spent but diesels seem to be totally under rated from the factory to their potential. Turning up the fuel is a simple no cost job and has a lot of potential right there. I think if you made the most of what you already have, you'd find there is still a lot of worthwhile gains to be made without spending silly money on the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 hahahahahahaha ... thread remained on topic for ONE post, the OP. That's just wong excellent work ya'll. BigGQWesty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I noted that from the outset, but it became a takeaway, so what do you do? Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Complain to the admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Complain to the admin I tried, he was out eating Italian. Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I tried, he was out eating Italian. Cheers Ray Don't you mean Chinese? just tryin' to stay on topic ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Don't you mean Chinese? just tryin' to stay on topic ... I thought we were off-topic? Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGQWesty Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 hahahahahahaha ... thread remained on topic for ONE post, the OP. That's just wong excellent work ya'll. Still on topic.. 99.95% of the potential power just isn't quite good enough .. They other bit ray added was just a gentle read while pondering potential upgrades we could discuss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 exactly. My point about Ray being bored was spot on thou.. He reads to many Internet news articles. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted July 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Just because I'm widely read doesn't mean I'm bored. Well, not all the time, the internet just provides so much information to absorb. Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Rig Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Did everyone miss Rays small print lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottheshits Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 If I was to pick one mod to do to make it go harder what would you do? Put a zd30 in it. RFLMFAO. Sorry boss couldn't help myself. Bout time we got some pay back......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Where's the ban button! I'm still tryin to get rid of the 3L!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Rig Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 pfft keep dreaming lol we are not going anywhere admin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glort Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I'm still tryin to get rid of the 3L!!! For all the disdain towards the 4.2, I believe that says something right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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