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Merlin's 4G Time Attack Lude

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Post by RattyMcClelland » Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:52 pm

The looks incredible.
I want to exhaust wrap but people are saying 50/50 good and bad.
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Post by bristol_bb4 » Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:56 pm

RattyMcClelland wrote:I want to exhaust wrap but people are saying 50/50 good and bad.
i was exactly the same! my fuji manifold came wrapped but after reading looads on peoples "bad" points i just removed it because i didnt want to risk hurting my precious
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Post by RattyMcClelland » Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:10 pm

Yer although i think heat coatings are where it should be at.
I might get mine coated but i have to remove it 1st.
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Post by nitin_s1 » Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:11 pm

RattyMcClelland wrote:The looks incredible.
I want to exhaust wrap but people are saying 50/50 good and bad.
What are those 50/50 good and bad??

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Re: Merlin's 4G Track Lude

Post by Merlin » Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:22 am

RattyMcClelland wrote:I want to exhaust wrap but people are saying 50/50 good and bad.
I wouldn't wrap a standard manifold. But a good quality aftermarket one should be fine.
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Post by Lude-dude » Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:13 am

wow the gold really works, looks fantastic

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Post by Edson » Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:17 pm

Wow ! Your engine bay came out brilliant.
Nice combi in colours and teh gold is not standing out !
Now get the bitch on the track :twisted:

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Re: Merlin's 4G Track Lude

Post by Merlin » Sun Oct 06, 2013 11:34 am

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It fired up with the first turn of the key :twisted: I was supprised as I have done a fair bit of wiring changes as well as removing the alarm/immobiliser. It is idling a bit lumpy but the timing is probably out, the accelerator cable needs adjusted, but it has fruity cams and no FITV so a lumpy idle is expected.

Bliping the throttle a few times felt awesome, it sounds good and the feel of the engine through the car felt tight. It's a shame I am off to India for two weeks as I am gagging to get it on the road.
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Post by vtectom » Sun Oct 06, 2013 4:24 pm

Awesome! Good work & every tuned
engine should have a nice lumpy
idle :lol:

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Post by NafemanNathan » Sun Oct 06, 2013 7:42 pm

Congrats bud! :D

So when's your first track time? :)

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