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Hey guys,

Sorry to post a new thread as I've already posted this in the wanted to borrow thread, but this is urgent and I'm aware some people probably won't look in the other thread.

So basically my car is booked in for a tune on the 24th of Sept, but I have lost the valve seat from my Turbosmart Compgate 40 and no dealers in Perth will have any in stock for 2-3 weeks. Obviously without this I won't be making any boost, so the tune is pointless and I will miss out on Powercruise. If anyone has one I could borrow so I can get my car tuned, I will be your best friend!!

Either PM me or send a text on 0431047984. Cheers guys!

Martin. 

Edited by Hanaldo

This time, its probably not the fact that no one likes you but that no one has one..... :rolleyes:

They're a popular gate, I'm sure someone somewhere has one. Also, that first reason you mentioned is just preposterous :P

Have you tried an Eastern States supplier?

That will fit in a 1kg overnight airbag, delivered before 12:00 next day, usually before 10:00 ....

Yeh I've tried, it seems nobody keeps any stock. Turbosmart HQ said they would need to get it in from overseas. Australian product with no product in Australia, it's great.

Is that the O ring sits inside the gate and seals against the piston? I can make you one out of stainless steel for $60 express posted. Funny how many people have lost that part.

Is that the O ring sits inside the gate and seals against the piston? I can make you one out of stainless steel for $60 express posted. Funny how many people have lost that part.

PM sent, thanks Stao.

Indeed :D

Car made 350rwhp @16psi. Also made 350rwhp @20psi, so it's got a restriction holding it back somewhere. But it will do for now :D It'll still be at Powercruise making a bit of noise ;)

Edited by Hanaldo

Ahh I think I might remember your car there! I remember seeing a 34 that I was pretty sure was stock. If we end up on the track together we shall have to have some runs! You know... for science ;)

A quick question.

after i got my car back it does what i think to be excessive backfireing when revving down.

Say im coming to a set of lights, 3rd down to 2nd , with 2nd starting at 3000 revs, it backfires all the way down from 3000 to 1000.

Now its not just 1 backfire, its several and only happens when my foot is NOT on the accelerator.

My guess is to much fuel while decelerating?

( it does sound cool.....but gets anoying...)

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