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Old 13 June 2015, 07:59 AM
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Looking good dude! I take it the engine didn't need building again?
Old 13 June 2015, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by CutMasterT
Looking good dude! I take it the engine didn't need building again?
Needed checking over fully,cam timing sorted AVCS pulley Changed,belt tension issue diagnoised and fully sorted parts that i already purchased lost and had to be replaced etc....,all things that in my opinion should of been sorted in the years that my car was down with neil,but as i will reiterate this thread is not a slowboy bashing thread it is a thread for the completion of my project by a specialist that is as commited as i am in finishing it,for what its worth neil tried his best with my car but as soon as the commitment goes the lies (excuses) start and the messing commences,it seems that my project was a step to far for neil at his present time with staff and logistics issues,but in all honesty i now know that i should of not taken it there in the first place as like with anything inlife if you put in 10% out of a 100 thats exactly what you get back if you get my drift.Anyway that is the "LAST" question about past events that i will be acknowledging as thinking back just gives me pure headache of time wasted,so i will not be wasting anymore time talking about past events,i hope people understandThis is EngineTuners time,as they say onwards and upwards.SJ.
Old 13 June 2015, 08:39 AM
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Good for you mate, glad its getting sorted.... When will you be down at ET next? Ive just sorted my AVCS heads so hopefully it will be done soon
Old 13 June 2015, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by JGlanzaV
Good for you mate, glad its getting sorted.... When will you be down at ET next? Ive just sorted my AVCS heads so hopefully it will be done soon
Yes mate end of this month i will be popping down as i have a few more parts to drop off,everything is moving along good though and Alan is always keeping me informed,even when he was abit under the weather, Hic".SJ.
Old 13 June 2015, 08:46 AM
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Hah More parts? Jesus, do you ever stop?!
Old 13 June 2015, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JGlanzaV
Hah More parts? Jesus, do you ever stop?!
Just the finishing touches bruv.SJ.
Old 13 June 2015, 08:49 AM
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Good stuff! So when will it be out on track then?
Old 13 June 2015, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by JGlanzaV
Good stuff! So when will it be out on track then?
As soon as it is runin and mapped,is that a date then?.SJ.
Old 13 June 2015, 09:05 AM
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Black is best mate 👍🏻

You must be counting down the days! Do you still have a shopping list to be getting on with whilst the car is away? Think I'd miss the deliveries of parts on a project like this!
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
As soon as it is runin and mapped,is that a date then?.SJ.
Sounds like one to me
Old 13 June 2015, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by AWG
Black is best mate 👍🏻

You must be counting down the days! Do you still have a shopping list to be getting on with whilst the car is away? Think I'd miss the deliveries of parts on a project like this!
95% there for parts already so just the finishings really that's left needed,still to decide on fuel setup swirl pot etc...but getting there.SJ.
Old 13 June 2015, 09:12 AM
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What sort of power you think you'll be running?

Glad its moving along nicely tho
Old 13 June 2015, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by CutMasterT
What sort of power you think you'll be running?

Glad its moving along nicely tho
Around 650bhp on vpower should be capable within its innards.SJ.
Old 14 June 2015, 08:12 AM
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Some more pictures of the engine before trial fitment.Clutch now fitted and ignition coil packs.Its good to go into the engine bay now.





My engine trial fitted in the bay.



Metal removal had to be made to the subframe to clear the exhaust manifold properly.



The gearbox also needed tapping for the CDB which Alan has done.



More updates to come soon,everything so far from Alan has been managed precisely,and i am more then happy with his work.SJ.
Old 14 June 2015, 09:42 AM
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Very nice m8
Old 14 June 2015, 04:45 PM
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Pleased you're finally getting somewhere.
Old 15 June 2015, 04:47 PM
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Thanks Guys,liking it myself also.SJ.
Old 15 June 2015, 05:02 PM
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Just a little update my Cosworth sump that i bought needed to be modified as the end connector for my oil catch can had no fitting to return to sump.





So Alan has modified the sump and welded a fitment to tie up with the end connector of the oil catch can and spruced up the finish look nicely.



Workmanship to be proud of.SJ.
Old 15 June 2015, 05:22 PM
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Fantastic to see it finally coming together mate.
Old 15 June 2015, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Fantastic to see it finally coming together mate.
Hopefully should not be to long now,Alan is on the case.SJ.
Old 19 June 2015, 05:25 PM
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Nice, good luck mate
Old 19 June 2015, 07:45 PM
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good luck adrian, your in good hands.. either engine tuner or scoobyclinic will be doing my cdf project car when we get round to it.
Best of luck matey
Old 14 July 2015, 12:12 PM
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Thought I'd check the pictures out on a bigger screen after you showed them to me on Sunday. Engines looks stunning. I personally much prefer OEM looking engines bays, so the black finish gets my vote!

Still can't believe how long its been since you took the car off the road, fingers crossed it won't be long now until you've got it back!
Old 14 July 2015, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by tbtstt
Thought I'd check the pictures out on a bigger screen after you showed them to me on Sunday. Engines looks stunning. I personally much prefer OEM looking engines bays, so the black finish gets my vote!

Still can't believe how long its been since you took the car off the road, fingers crossed it won't be long now until you've got it back!
After thinking about the look OEM won hands down,i am glad you agreeHopefully should not be too long now,I am glad that I am bald already atleast I can't go grey with stress.SJ.
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Originally Posted by chrisflorey
good luck adrian, your in good hands.. either engine tuner or scoobyclinic will be doing my cdf project car when we get round to it.
Best of luck matey
Cheers Chris.SJ.
Old 14 July 2015, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by IainMilford
Nice, good luck mate
Nice one Iain,hope your car is still running like a dream and kicking much *** on the track.SJ.
Old 15 July 2015, 01:29 AM
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Love the detail going on in your build what exhaust manifold is that? May the force be with you
Old 15 July 2015, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by biggy wagon
Love the detail going on in your build what exhaust manifold is that? May the force be with you
And to you my young padawan.The manifold is an RCM tubular exhaust manifold and up-pipe,that has been finished in Zircotec's stage 2 ultra performance exhaust coating.SJ.
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
Hopefully should not be too long now,I am glad that I am bald already atleast I can't go grey with stress.SJ.
Old 15 July 2015, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
Nice one Iain,hope your car is still running like a dream and kicking much *** on the track.SJ.
Yes all good so far thanks, no issues to report :-)


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