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BJaw profile, 1988 Ford Telstar Turbo

BJaw Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Member No.: 2321 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:-- Car Profile Comments Member: BJaw Location: Australia, Perth Vehicle: 1988 Ford Telstar Turbo Drivetrain: FWD Engine: Turbo Charged 4 Cylinder Car Category: Import Profile Created: March 13, 2005 Owner Comments: No Profile as yet. Car Profile Link: https://www.totalrpm.com/car/2321 QIK-TX5 Regular Poster Group: Members Posts: 103 Member No.: 1555 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 14 2005, 08:41 AM looks nice and clean, i like how the gauges have been placed in the spot below the head deck, looks nice n tidy. not sure about the km's on the clock tho, i bought mine with high kms (more than urs) and am regretting it now as it's coming close to that time when im going to have to either get the motor re-built or do a motor swap. neways, good luck with the car...nice choice BJaw Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Member No.: 2321 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 15 2005, 02:26 PM The engine was very noisy with lifters going "tik-tak-tik" at one stage. I had a few people in Perth quoted me $2400 to rebuild the engine. So, I came across this Xado gel that claimed it revitalise the worn parts inside the engine. I was sceptical but for under $100, I'll gave it a go. It worked, my engine became quite after driven for 50kms. I will push this engine block to as far as I can go before rebuilding. Same with my exhaust, it is still good currently but I will upgrade it when the time comes. SABBAi Regular Poster Group: Members Posts: 131 Member No.: 918 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 16 2005, 11:39 AM It looks really good. Good to see some stock looking TX5's around. Very sharp. cwiz Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Member No.: 2768 Status: Offline Posted:Mar 16 2005, 12:34 PM ur interior looks imac. Have u ever been pulled ova for ur tinted tail lights. Anyways u thinking of getting an exhaust.. BJaw Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Member No.: 2321 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 16 2005, 12:47 PM I only had it tinted recently.... Keep my fingers crossed!!! Yup, a new exhaust will be my next step (or engine, depending which one needs rebuilding first!). Some people advised me to do only the muffler, some suggested the whole exhaust and muffler, some suggested remove the cat-converter, some suggested using a hi-flow cat convertor... TOKEN Occasional Poster Group: Members Posts: 52 Member No.: 2277 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 16 2005, 04:48 PM for the best increase u will need to do the whole thing, turbo back, hi-flow cat and a striaght through muffler. as ur car is manual u would prob get best gain from a 3". mine is 2.5in and cost around $800 turbo back BJaw Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Member No.: 2321 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 18 2005, 12:29 AM Hey Token, Mind if i ask who in Perth can change the exhaust system like you suggested? TOKEN Occasional Poster Group: Members Posts: 52 Member No.: 2277 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 18 2005, 11:47 AM CARLINE MUFFLERS in balcatta, just of balcatta rd. they did a really good job to BJaw Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Member No.: 2321 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 21 2005, 07:25 AM Hey Token - Cheers man, thanks for the info. Bad news... 1. My heater core burst that day, resulting in leakage of air coolant on passenger site!!! My mechanic did a bypass, it's ok now but it needs to be fixed before winter. 2. Clucth is almost wearing out too .... zorb_rules Forum Junkie Group: Members Posts: 322 Member No.: 1812 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 21 2005, 10:39 AM Dude speaking in all honstely here I dont think theres a tx5 turbo going around thatr ahsnt had a heater core blow under load. If you're getting a replacement definately get a brass/copper one made up and dont use a second hand part...ive got a 2nd hand one to put into my car the mechnaic says if IM luck Ill probably get 6months out of it..just cause there a dodgey part...im gonna put it in anyways... TOKEN Occasional Poster Group: Members Posts: 52 Member No.: 2277 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 21 2005, 11:00 AM i replaced mine bout a year ago wit one form MazParts in midvale(a wrecker ). hasn't gone on me yet. i down side tho the whole dash has to come out to replace it, took me the better part of two days to get the full job done. BJaw Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Member No.: 2321 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 22 2005, 04:02 PM Repair Job - Update... 1) Heater core - Found a brand new brass/copper one for under $100. - KMart Auto will do the labor for $300. 2) Clucth kit - Found one for $175.00 - Kmart Auto will do it for $385.00. BJaw Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Member No.: 2321 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 27 2005, 11:03 PM Exhaust - Got mine upgraded from standard to 2.25" with straight through muffler. Just noticed my boost level have gone up from 10 to slightly over 11 psi! I went for 2.25" because I didn't want the car to be too loud. Will consider turbo back and hi-flow cat later stage. BOV - I try not to go for the loud ones, so missus will never find out!!! If I opt for the GFB plumback, is it going to work well with Tx5? I am concern about other people having backfire problem. Any suggestions guys? QIK-TX5 Regular Poster Group: Members Posts: 103 Member No.: 1555 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Apr 1 2005, 09:33 AM dude, how the F*** do you get away with your tail lights? i get pulled up for mine and they are HALF as dark as yours! BJaw Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Member No.: 2321 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Apr 2 2005, 01:00 PM Hi Qik_Tx5, So far so good (touch wood), I haven't been stopped by Police here in WA over the dark tinted taillights. Actually, the picture appears darker than it is. Did you tint yours yourself? regards,

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