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Noble Assembly Faq.
Whether you are a new owner, prospective buyer or purchasing a used Noble, the following questions are the most commonly asked. We hope the information will address some of the issues pertaining to being a Noble owner. Please feel free to contact us for any additional information. 1. Can a Noble be registered here in the United States? Yes. The Noble is considered a component vehicle and can be registered in your State as a "Specialty Construction Vehicle". Each State/County varies with compliance and it is best to contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles and follow their specific process. TurboHoses R&D is located in California and will be glad to assist all new California owners with the correct protocol for registration.
2. Do I need an expert mechanic to install the engine? Due to the nature of the vehicle, it is highly recommended to have a professional install the engine. It is also recommended that your installer be knowledgeable about "turbochargers" as the Noble is equipped with twin turbos from the factory. Your purchase will come in three pieces: The chassis, the engine and the accessories package (a/c, engine mounts, transmission, computer, etc...). Most experienced installers will provide some thermal package which shield some of the heat away from the wiring, intercooler and other engine parts.
3. Do I need any parts that do not come with the assembly package? The engine package from the factory is complete. Recommended upgrades: A. Blow off Valve B. Turbo Oil Return lines.
4. Where does all the engine heat come from? The engine heat comes from lack of airflow through the engine bay. The two turbos generate large amounts of heat as a by-product of it's usage. Most installers will provide their own version of heat shielding kits which cover the majority of wires, computer, tubing, intercooler box, etc... By far, this seems to be a "band-aid" upgrade more so than a true repair. TurboHoses R&D addresses these issues by a combination of ECU tuning and hardware that have decreased ambient engine temps. by over 75dg. F. This was done without any type of excessive thermal wrap.
5. Is the Noble ready for a track event? Yes and no. In our experience the Noble does very well in it's stock configuration for the average track day. Like any other vehicle, a dedicated track car will need to be race prepped to perform optimally and reliably. Most high-performance Nobles will include the following in their build: A. Dyno Tuning B. Brake ducting modification C. Alignment for closest spec. to factory. D. Thermal management E. High Flow Exhaust F. Upgraded Intercooler These modifications also make for an excellent daily/weekend driver.
6. Is the Noble engine easy to maintain? The engine is a 3.0 ltr. V6 Ford Duratec engine. Although modified for the turbo chargers, most external engine hardware and components can be purchased from the dealer and/or local parts store. OEM pieces are available from the factory and must be shipped to you.
7. Can I modify the engine for more hp? The Noble is a simple vehicle to modify for hp gains. However, this must be done in conjunction with dyno tuning for safe results. We have found that any modification that effects air flow (exhaust, intercooler, tubing etc) will change the air fuel ratios to a point beyond a comfortable safety margin. Dyno graph of a stock M12. Notice the A/F ratio.
Dyno graph of a stock M400. Much better a/f ratio, but will lean out with any exhaust modification.
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