Hey fellas, Im looking to buy a datto 1200 for my first car, any
recomendations on what model etc.?????
----Original Message Follows----
From: Julian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: S14 manual
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 15:57:13 +1000
Is the gazelle EFI already.. this would account for the surge tank in the
tank
already. something like a 1600 would have problems I would expect..
- Julian
Mark Ward wrote:
> I've fitted an in tank fuel pump from an s12 gazelle. Feeds the FJ in
full
> swing no probs at all. Pros: Ultra quiet. Neat install. Saves space.
> Cons : real low tank on hard corners can get some surge. When I say
real
> low, guage reads a touch above 'E' - prolly less than 1/8 tank.
Initially
> had some problems getting it to seal properly.
>
> When pulling the pump from the original tank, it had a 4" round by 2 "
high
> little "cup" which the pump sat down into. This must have provided for
> surge, etc. I'm thinking along the lines of lifting the fuel tank 2 " or
so
> and welding in a 2" lowered "bowl" for the pump to feed out of, so it
always
> feeds from the lowest part of the tank. My spare wheel takes up all of
my
> wheel well so I can't use that. But it's not critical, just something to
> make it 'perfect' !
>
> Well as I write this, Terry's email came in. So here I am !
>
> Wardy
>
> PS: Fitting a Bosch blow-off and variable bleed boost tomorrow, will let
> you know how it goes. Virtually all of my gearbox problems are gone too,
> changed the gearbox oil (used castrol VMX80) and it's totally amazing the
> difference it makes. Mind you, nothing like a rebuild. However I've
> recently found out that it's the selector rails which wear, contributing
to
> the problem. So Mark at Stuart Wilkins Racing reckons don't worry about
it
> too much, heaps of FJ's do it esp on fast changes. Also got rid of the
> characteristsic timing chain rattle, instead of using the little cap on
the
> chain tensioner, replaced the tensioner completely with a mazda (!) unit.
> Virtually identical, but it has a ratchet mechanism built in so when it
> pumps up, it doesn't return.
>
> Cya
> Wardy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Julian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 10:28 AM
> Subject: Re: S14 manual
>
> > The problem with option 2 is that you will need a swirl pot in your
tank
> > which the efi will feed out of. (unless the 1600 tanks are
really-really
> > well baffled) If not, when you go around a corner maybe with 1/4 a
tank
> > or less (or possibly more) your car will starve of fuel and stop
running
> > for a bit (not fun),just like a fuel cut...
> >
> > -Julian
> >
> > Terry & Heather wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Folks,There's no problem with this method except you can't
legally
> > > run the surge tank in the engine bay as it's probably regarded as a
> > > fire hazard. It's got to go under the car or in the boot. If you have
> > > a 510 with the fuel return line fitted you can use it as your hp feed
> > > from the surge tank to the fuel rail and then use the smaller line as
> > > the return. You connect the swirl overflow and the engine overflow
via
> > > a T piece to the original tank return. Connect the LP pump (bluebird
> > > Hitachi or Nippondenso are good) to the tank outlet line to the surge
> > > tank. This system will feed 351 injectors on an FJ so I see no reason
> > > why it can't be used to feed any of the popular turbos.The only down
> > > side of this method I've found it to be noisy and also high quality
> > > fuel lines must be used to keep the fuel smell down.Option 2 is to
fit
> > > an intank pump from our ever popular R31 to the 510 tank. This is a
> > > good option as it is quiet and no fuel smells.regardsTerry
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> > > Errol Smith
> > > Sent: Thursday, 10 August 2000 4:34 PM
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Re: S14 manual
> > >
> > > Geordie,
> > > First check the flow rate of your auxiliary transfer pump
> > > through the low pressure filter and fuel lines you have in
> > > place. The pump should flow at least 2 and preferably 3
> > > litres per minute through the lines. If they wont flow this
> > > then replace them with 3/8 bore copper or steel lines. Fit
> > > the surge tank (swirl pot?)in the engine bay. Use a VL turbo
> > > or V8 efi fuel pump if you can find one cheap. A good high
> > > pressure fuel filter to use is the VL turbo fuel filter.
> > > Normal fuel pressure is approximately 3 bar (45 psi) and is
> > > raised to up to 4 bar to increase the flow rates of the
> > > injectors for more power.
> > > Run your discharge from the pressure regulator relief line
> > > back to tank to minimise fuel heating
> > > Hope this helps a bit,
> > > Cheers
> > > Feral Errol
> > >
> > > ----------
> > > From: Geordie Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: RE: S14 manual
> > > Date: Thursday, August 10, 2000 4:06
> > >
> > > No problem. My next question regarding my Project Nissan
> > > Mission.. It appears that I require a EFI fuel pump to
> > > deliver something line 40-60psi of fuel through the fuel
> > > rail. I assume that the bluebird pump is inadequate for the
> > > task. So I am tossing around several options. 1. Rip the
> > > bluebird fuel lines out and stick in bigger & better ones,
> > > replace existing pump with a EFI pump. or 2. Leave it all
> > > there, install a surge tank in the engine bay to take about
> > > 1 litre of fuel from the standard pump, and install an
> > > auxillary pump which is capable of delivering from the surge
> > > tank. I already own the auxillary pump so that is looking
> > > like to me to be a better option. I am on a real tight
> > > budget now, I have spent my engine-swap budget already so I
> > > can't afford much more... What do you think is my best
> > > option?
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> > > Errol Smith
> > > Sent: Thursday, 10 August 2000 3:39 PM
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Re: S14 manual
> > >
> > > Geordie,
> > > Yes I did thank you heaps. I have been lax in not sending
> > > you a thanks for that (Insert the word Johnny H has so much
> > > trouble with)**
> > > I was pretty impressed with some of the add ins as well.
> > > Once again thanks Geordie.
> > > Cheers
> > > Feral Errol
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -
> > > From: Geordie Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: S14 manual
> > > Date: Thursday, August 10, 2000 1:28
> > >
> > > Errol, Did you get that CD I posted you?
> > >
> > >
> >
> -membersozdat-------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:-
> > > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >
> > > Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > No unauthorised redistribution of this email
> > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm
> > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html
> > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -
> > >
membersozdat-------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:-
> > > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > No unauthorised redistribution of this email
> > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm
> > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html
> > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> >
> --membersozdat-------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:-
> > > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >
> > > Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > No unauthorised redistribution of this email
> > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm
> > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html
> > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -
> > >
membersozdat-------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:-
> > > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > No unauthorised redistribution of this email
> > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm
> > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html
> > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
> > > -----------------------------------------------------------
> > > ---------
> > >
> > >
> > > --membersozdat-------------------------------------------------------
> > > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:-
> > > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > No unauthorised redistribution of this email
> > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm
> > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html
> > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> >
>
________________________________________________________________________
Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
--membersozdat-------------------------------------------------------
OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:-
Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
No unauthorised redistribution of this email
http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm
http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html
http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
---------------------------------------------------------------------
