Advice needed regards following parts

[Layton1985]

Hi I have bought engine and gearbox oil from Adaxo, I am now looking for a timing belt kit, so far I've found this one

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I also want a wideband o2 sensor I've found the following

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I will also purchase a sard fuel pressure regulator and a walbro 255l pump (unsure as to whether the pump is universal and a straight swap? Can someone comment?)

I will purchase a 3 port perrin boost controller

Need advice on 6 spark plugs and good it leads?

Need to know before I have any tuning done whether people get rid of the maf sensor for a map sensor? Or have I got it wrong, just want to update the standard ecu as much as possible as I read people are getting them to do some pretty advanced stuff like anti lag etc

Goal is to have anything that can fail replaced (timing belt etc)
And to have a healthy engine that I can fine tune for better performance and have tuned so it isn't burning fuel unnecessarily

If anyone can add any bits they advise I get that would be good, thanks

[Layton1985]

Also I've searched for decat pipes and not found anything, if you take out a catalyst converter will that affect the ecu and cause bad fuelling? So would definitely need doing before tuning the ecu?

[Nick Mann]

Check out Viamoto for parts. That kit looks like it could be the non turbo V6 which will not fit.

Get NGK BKR7EIX but not with -11 at the end.

There are pros and cons with widebands. You pays your money and takes your choice.

Evo 6 decat fits. The ecu doesn't care if you have a cat or not.

Map is not yet supported on the stock ecu as far as I know.

There is a Walbro 255 that fits but I can't remember the part number. Searching this site or googling should bring it up.

[TAR]

You have the wrong timing belt there. The VR4 engine one has 234 teeth. an example here - https://www.viamoto.co.uk/proddetail...+VR4+EC5W+EC5A

I've used Blueprint for belts etc. previously and would recommend them - ADC47544.

You'll also need the tensioner - Genuine -MD308593. Blueprint - ADC47639C
PULLEY, TIMING BELT TENSIONER - Genuine -MD316826. Blueprint - ADC47605
PULLEY, TIMING BELT IDLER - Genuine -MD179597. Blueprint - ADC47623

I use the same wideband sensor as you have shown above. It works OK but does need to be recalibrated regularly (not difficult).

Spark Plugs - NGK BKR6EIX are the correct ones, or for boost above standard, NGK BKR7EIX which is a colder plug.
Standard leads are great quality and I wouldn't change them unless they have broken down.

Fuel pump - Walbro GSS342

[mcosworth]

Hi,

Have a look here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've ordered all the above and I can confirm they are all genuine Blue Print parts. Also the price for timing belt has been massively reduced, at the end of last year I paid £57, so grab a bargain.
I hope it helps,
Cheers,
Mac

[Layton1985]

Thanks for that, I thought I read in a thread that a tune up of the standard ecu would incorporate a map sensor for better accuracy? I must have that wrong, I have a couple of time read something from a thread then something different in another, which confuses me somewhat can't think what it was now, is the wideband going to improve performance a lot of not worth, I've read on the internet (Not this forum) that they are amazing and the only con was that they wish they got it sooner etc, not seen one bad review as of yet,

Is there a multi gauge out there that can display a few things at once? Don't want loads of gauges in the car but really want important ones like oil temp, boost and the afr atleast, as I see these one's as important to telling the live condition of the engine.

[Layton1985]

Really appreciate all your advice and help

[Layton1985]

Would I be correct in thinking this will fit? Says it's 3"though and it doesn't have the boss for o2 sensor, should I ask for 2 to be put in it 1 for narrowband and one for wideband?

Thanks

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[Confused]

If you're getting a wideband O2 sensor, then it will replace your existing stock narrowband, and the Innovate you are looking at does have a simulated narrowband output to feed into the ECU, so you don't need to run two sensors.

The standard ECU does not support MAP, and to be honest, unless you're massively changing the inlet and/or exhaust (you're not) or going for massive power (you're not) the standard ECU is perfectly adequate and does do a good job, we've got cars running great power and response with a remap of the standard ECU - once the rest of the car is healthy - but you're heading down the right track by looking at belts, plugs, fuel pump & regulator, and fluids.

The most important gauge (IMO) is AFR, followed by boost, and the others... meh, not too important for a standard road car. Oil temp/pressure will be useful if you're pushing the car hard all the time and/or have messed with the oil system (you're not).

[Layton1985]

Thanks mate, so will that 3" decat fit my legnum? I'm hoping in the future for around 400bhp ish, before that though I want new coil overs and brembo all round and all new drop links, ball joints etc

[Confused]

I believe that decat will fit.

I would certainly make sure that everything is done and running as well as possible before you start chasing power - getting to 400hp won't be cheap, and you don't want to be doing it without a good, solid, reliable base vehicle.

[Layton1985]

Yes I agree, along with making the engine healthy I see air filter and exhaust flow as taking th strain off the engine, helping it breathe easier, I know you do get a bit of power but not much, as it is so cheap I thought I'd get one and fit it whist I'm going to b work in on the car

[Layton1985]

Can't find these spark plugs anywhere, every time I put in the finer details to see if they are right for my car it says does not fit your vehicle,

[peter thomson]

Can't find these spark plugs anywhere, every time I put in the finer details to see if they are right for my car it says does not fit your vehicle,

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-63603-n...electrode.aspx

[TAR]

is the wideband going to improve performance a lot of not worth, I've read on the internet (Not this forum) that they are amazing and the only con was that they wish they got it sooner etc, not seen one bad review as of yet

A wideband sensor won't improve your performance. Its for monitoring AFR's to stop you blowing up your engine with a bad tune.

As for the decat pipe, it'll only fit if you have a 3" aftermarket exhaust fitted. The standard exhaust is 2.25".

Spark plugs - NGK ref is GK2667 for the 0.8mm gapped plugs https://www.ngk.com/product.aspx?zpid=9352

[Nick Mann]

PLX do a multi function gauge for multiple sensors. You'll need PLX sensors too though.

[keano]

I have a 2.5" decat you can have for £20 plus delivery?
Can send you pics if needed.
Cheers
Danny

[Layton1985]

A few bits off the list have arrived today with more expected in the next few days, does anyone recommend anywhere that sell new or refurbished act units? I have a faulty one and a working cruddy one, I'd rather a nice clean unitbwent back on

I'm looking for a drive in drive out kind of place in or around the northwest,

The rear end sounds clunky as well under normal driving conditions, gonna need to get a Haynes manual so I know what rods, arms, links etc are called so I can order all new, aiming for a tight smooth ride, a lot safer than a lose clunky unpredictable ride that's for sure.

[Layton1985]

@keano sent you a pm regards decat

[TAR]

There isn't a Haynes manual for the VR4. There is the original Jap manual in the members area along with the UK Galant manual in English. between the two its possible to decypher the Jap manual.

A couple of years back the jap manual was translated but several sections were missed out so its not 100% useful.