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OF THE SPEED & SOUND MAG, HERE ARE SOME ARTICLES FOR ALL OF YOU TO READ AND FIND
OUT THE IMMENSE POWER OF THESE HI-REV TURBO GSi's. ALSO YOU CAN SIGN / VIEW THE GUEST BOOK AND CHECK OUT THE SITE STATISTICS.
MENU:
| SPECIFICATIONS: | TUNE UP DATA: | |
| Engine | Valves | |
| Transmission | Pistons & Rings | |
| Suspension | Crankshaft | |
| Steering | Torque Settings | |
| Tyres & Wheels | Ignition & Electrical | |
| Brakes | Steering | |
| Capacities | ||
| Dimensions |
SPECIFICATIONS:
| ENGINE: ↑ | |
| TYPE | XE DOHC 4 CYL 1998 cm³ |
| BORE & STROKE | 86 x 86 mm |
| IDLING SPEED | 890/990 r/min |
| POWER (MAX) | 125 kW @ 6200r/min |
| TORQUE (MAX) | 228kW @ 4800 r/min |
| COMPRESSION | 10,5:1 |
| COMPRESSION PRESSURE | 1450/1500 kPa |
| OIL PRESSURE | 150 kPa @ 990 r/min |
| TEMPERATURE | 80°c |
| FIRING ORDER | 1,3,4,2 |
| NO. 1AT | Cambelt End |
| RADIATOR CAP PRESSURE | 100 kPa |
| THERMOSTAT OPENING STAT. | 92°c |
| TRANSMISSION: ↑ | |
| CLUTCH TYPE & DIAMETER | LUK 228 mm |
| GEARBOX | 5 speed |
| REAR AXLE TYPE | |
| FINAL DRIVE AND RATIO | Helical (Limited Slip Diff): 1 Manual: inc.in G/Box:1 |
| SUSPENSION: ↑ | |
| FRONT | Independant McPherson Struts with Coil Springs |
| REAR | Compound Link with Semi-Trailing Arms & Torison Profile |
| STEERING: ↑ | |
| TYPE | Power Assisted Rack and Pinion |
| TURNING CIRCLE | 9,8 |
| TYRES AND WHEELS: ↑ | |
| SIZE | 195/50 VR 15 Radial ;6J x 14 mm |
| PRESSURE FRONT | Laden: 240 kPa Unladen: 230 kPa |
| PRESSURE REAR | Laden: 210 kPa Unladen: 250 kPa |
| BRAKES: ↑ | |
| BRAKE TYPE | Front: Ventilated Discs Rear: Discs |
| DIAMETER | Front: 256x24 mm Rear: 236x10 mm |
| SERVO ASSISTED | Yes |
| CAPACITIES: (IN LITERS) ↑ | |
| SUMP | (Without Filter) N lit |
| GEARBOX | Man: 1,9 lit |
| FINAL DRIVE | Man:Inc.in G/Box lit |
| COOLING SYSTEM | 6,9 |
| FUEL TANK | 55 lit |
| DIMENSIONS: ↑ | |
| OVERALL LENGTH | 3998 mm |
| WIDTH | 1663 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1350 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2520 mm |
| TRACK | Front: 1406 mm Rear: 1426 mm |
| KERB MASS | 1007 kg |
| G.V.M. | ? |
| CARRYING CAPACITY | ? |
TUNE UP DATA:
| VALVES: ↑ | |
| WORKING CLEARANCE | |
| TIMING CLEARANCE | |
| TIMING | |
| SPRING FREE LENGTH | |
| SPRING RATE | |
| SEAT ANGLE | 45° |
| VALVE LIFT | |
| CAM HEIGHT | |
| PISTONS AND RINGS: ↑ | |
| PISTONS CLEARANCE (IN BORE) | 0.0020 / 0,040 |
| OVERSIZES | 0,25; 0.50 |
| NO OF RINGS | Compression: 2mm Oil: 1mm |
| GROOVE CLEARANCE | |
| RING GAP (IN BORE) | |
| CRANKSHAFT: ↑ | |
| MAIN BEARINGS | |
| UNDERSIZES | |
| CLEARANCE | |
| CRANKPIN (BIG END) | |
| UNDERSIZES | |
| CLEARANCE | |
| SMALL END BRUSHES | |
| TORQUE SETTINGS: ↑ | |
| FLYWHEEL BOLTS | Man: 60 + 30°/45° |
| CYLINDER HEAD | cold: 4 stages 25N.m + 65° + 65° + 65° tighten a further 30° to 45° when at opening temp. |
| BIG ENDS | 35 N.m + 45° N.m |
| MAIN BEARINGS | 60 + 40°/50° N.m |
| OHC BEARING CAPS | 20 N.m; Rear Cap: 10 N.m |
| IGNITION AND ELECTRICAL: ↑ | |
| DISTRIBUTOR TYPE | Bosch |
| STATIC SETTING | Controlled |
| STROBOSCOPIC SETTING | Man: Preset |
| CENTRIFUGAL ADVANCE (MAX) | Electronic |
| VACUUM ADVANCE (MAX) | Electronic |
| CONTACT BREAKER GAP | Electronic |
| DWELL ANGLE | |
| SPARK PLUGS | Bosch FR7DC; Champion RC9YC |
| SPARK PLUG GAP | 0,7 / 0,8 |
| BATTERY | 12v ;45 Ah; Negative Earth |
| ALTERNATOR TYPE | Lucas |
| CHARGING RATE | 65 A |
| REGULATOR TYPE | Integral |
| POSITION OF TIMING MARKS | Cover & Crankshaft Pulley |
| STEERING: ↑ | |
| CAMBER | -1° 20° to 0° 10° |
| CASTER | 0,006 / 0,031 |
| TOE (REAR) | |
| TOE (FRONT) | In 2° Toe Out |
| KING PIN INCLANATION | Rreset |
