daniel_g

12 hours ago, Starlet__SR said:

Like what? I've yet to install mine..

Lad who mapped my car was telling me about a few who have come to him with them, functions not working correctly, unable to run COP properly. One had to be soldered again for some reason. He just didnt rate them.

If it hasnt got a jasma stamp on it to identify the jap manufacturer, then it'll be some kind of rep. 

Most likely be rings or ringlands letting blow by, if you are still making 100psi. Which is still too low.

Anything else like melted piston or even a chipped valve, i have found, give 0 psi on a cylinder.

Id say full rebuild.

In theory, if it is just rings then yes you can change them but chances are piston ringlands will have cracks.

Depends what you are used to driving on, i have them on mine aswell, quite stiff sidewalls.

Normally ball joints, track rods and lower arm bushes cause the most issues up front on a starlet.

Aldo worth noting if the rear beam isnt solid, ie panhard and beam bushes worn, that gives a weird loose rear floaty feel.

Havent heard any feedback about the black series steering rack bushes, 50 quid for the pair.

One of the best handling mods i have done was fit a 4 point under brace, ultra racing.

EP85 or EP95?

Its very straight forward. I have mentioned in loads of various old threads all the parts you need. Its going back a few years now since i converted my 85.

You can turbo the 4efe that comes in it, they are ok up to about 0.6bar on a standard turbo ECU. Higher compression ratio than a turbo engine.

Not sure what fuel you have.

You will need the 4wd sump modified to accept a turbo oil return line.

FTE parts to get, or upgraded.

Not all of this is needed, depends what route you want to take.

FTE ECU

Engine ancillary loom, plugs direct into the standard fuse box.

Injectors

FTE dizzy

FTE coil igniter

Ignition leads

Inlet & TB

MAP sensor

AIT sensor

Thermostat housing sensors to match loom (water lines, optional)

PAS pump and line (optional)

Dash, clocks & loom (optional)

Turbo manifold

Intercooler

Flywheel and clutch

Civic dual core radiator

Do you have a 4wd starlet?

If they supplied them to your engine builder, that would be great.

http://www.tuningdevelopments.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3314

Toe 0 / 0.5°

Camber -1.5 / 2.0°

Caster, if you have an ALK, can be 1 / 2°

For a fast exit roundabout B road setup

Get a refund. Heard nothing but bad news about these ECUs.

Thought you would be able to get a Link mapped up straight forward where you are.

There are 2 variants, its the early one that is supposed to fit! But its a 700 quid gamble, if you go for a Kaaz. 

What stage is this at now?

@chrishucker

Whos was that?

There was a thread a few days ago, person called christucker or something was offering his 4paw to someone.

Ad say any you come across, jump on it. Cant be many left now.

Some man if you are being picky with 4paws haha. Make it 300 yourself :D

Just under half way is what it should sit at under 'normal driving conditions'

Thermostats on these do tend to stick if the coolant never gets changed.

Before buying any starlet always do a head gasket sniff test and compression test.

Even better get it into a garage, get it on a ramp, check everything for play. Carry out a leak down test with an airline.

If the owner will let you, whip off the inner rear door cards and shine a torch down, look for rusty sills.

Fully forged. Better than semi forged.

What ECU is it running?

Hope you lads can get some traffic back.

On here daily and its painful to look at the content feed.

The forum is tumble weed central

Low oil level / pressure, or incorrect oil clearance normally. The strainers on these clog with excess sealer.

Also worth having the sump baffled if you do any track or quick driving.

Yes!! 

Very cool!

Just go custom system, and if you still want to keep it jap then get a hold of a backbox and ask them to make up the rest of the pipes.

All the off the shelf systems have a weird bottle neck, and they tend to sit low and scrape.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F150948457296

Paddle clutches are fine for everyday use. 

Jubilee clip round it