New Engine / DriveTrain Project
22 May 2003, 01:43 PM
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its knowing the lengths thats the problem... stressfull.. do I buy a shagged engine to do it with, or hope new one will be here soon..
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22 May 2003, 02:08 PM
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When do you think you will have the engine in, up and running ?
I can't wait to see one of these big builds perform
Is yours likely to be the first one ready ? I think J Banks is expecting his shortly although it is a bit lower spec than yours from what I can pick from the little snippets of info available 
Did you get sorted for gearing/diffs ?
Andy
I can't wait to see one of these big builds perform
Is yours likely to be the first one ready ? I think J Banks is expecting his shortly although it is a bit lower spec than yours from what I can pick from the little snippets of info available Did you get sorted for gearing/diffs ?
Andy
22 May 2003, 03:23 PM
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Andy..
It will be up and running soon and mine is a lot higher specced than johns from what I can work out speaking to John & Paul, unsure what cams etc he's running..
I dont want to post the full specs until Ive paid in full and the work has been completed.. What do you want to know though?
Gearbox is at barretts being checked due to closeness of totb.
looks like it runs a 1.1:1 drop gear, where as jap and Aus run 1:1, according to my my03 service manual.
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It will be up and running soon and mine is a lot higher specced than johns from what I can work out speaking to John & Paul, unsure what cams etc he's running..
I dont want to post the full specs until Ive paid in full and the work has been completed.. What do you want to know though?
Gearbox is at barretts being checked due to closeness of totb.
looks like it runs a 1.1:1 drop gear, where as jap and Aus run 1:1, according to my my03 service manual.
David
23 May 2003, 04:30 PM
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well Pirtek werent exactly being helpfull with hoses... however top marks go to www.mendahose.co.uk
Speaking to the MD and seems very interested, will try and go see them tomorrow morning..
David
Speaking to the MD and seems very interested, will try and go see them tomorrow morning..
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23 May 2003, 05:14 PM
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David, my spec is 2.33 with head studs, cross drilled crank, ACL bearings, STi 5 flowed heads with standard STi cams, Walbro pump, Roger Clark oil pump, Lateral reg, 740s, 20G, Lateral clutch, flywheel and box.
23 May 2003, 07:32 PM
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John 
tut tut were you not told to keep that a secret
David, I was just wondering how you were progressing, that's all. It looks like yours will be one of the few big engines to appear at TOTB2 as they are all backing out for various reasons.
I'm genuinely looking forwards to seeing it go, especially if it is fully lightened. I had my own car out last night for the first time in a few months (broken box) and I'd forgot just how quick it was. It's surprising how soon you get familiar with it though and want 'more' again
If you need someone to hold the AP22, give me a shout
tut tut were you not told to keep that a secret David, I was just wondering how you were progressing, that's all. It looks like yours will be one of the few big engines to appear at TOTB2 as they are all backing out for various reasons.
I'm genuinely looking forwards to seeing it go, especially if it is fully lightened. I had my own car out last night for the first time in a few months (broken box) and I'd forgot just how quick it was. It's surprising how soon you get familiar with it though and want 'more' again
If you need someone to hold the AP22, give me a shout
24 May 2003, 07:30 PM
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John sounds very similar... except Ive stayed phase 1 heads.. STI something or other
Im having the pistons played with (coated) and different valves, springs, cans etc.. and a fairly low compression ratio.. is above 6:1 though...
Andy It WILL be ready... I will ensure it.. so will a couple of others... went to get hoses sorted today... looking goood... then its just wiring and shimming heads etc..
AP22 would be interesting (might be buying one with steven.. might see if trout wants to chip in.. whats the part number for the scottish version
Car working -- Does that mean the ecu's in??
David
Im having the pistons played with (coated) and different valves, springs, cans etc.. and a fairly low compression ratio.. is above 6:1 though...
Andy It WILL be ready... I will ensure it.. so will a couple of others... went to get hoses sorted today... looking goood... then its just wiring and shimming heads etc..
AP22 would be interesting
(might be buying one with steven.. might see if trout wants to chip in.. whats the part number for the scottish version Car working -- Does that mean the ecu's in??
David
24 May 2003, 07:35 PM
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Dave, with my SN Plus membership its less than £100 each
Will be testing the Miatalink thingy tomorrow, when someone returns my ignition block
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Will be testing the Miatalink thingy tomorrow, when someone returns my ignition block
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24 May 2003, 11:48 PM
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If anyone will make it I'm sure YOU will !!
If you get an AP22 I can give you the data from my one for rolling resistance, drag coefficient, trigger etc, the only change would be the weight for each occasion. There are 3 up here all running the same settings and I think Bob is also running them. Useful if we are all talking about the same size of horses for a change
ps don't buy the AP22 software, the limited time free trial download can easily be retained after it times out
If you get an AP22 I can give you the data from my one for rolling resistance, drag coefficient, trigger etc, the only change would be the weight for each occasion. There are 3 up here all running the same settings and I think Bob is also running them. Useful if we are all talking about the same size of horses for a change
ps don't buy the AP22 software, the limited time free trial download can easily be retained after it times out
27 May 2003, 07:44 PM
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Hi guys, Andy yes I am using the same settings as you, just the weight to change. Since doing that I have been getting good consistent results and can achieve less than a 7bhp spread over three/four runs on the same stretch of road.
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30 May 2003, 10:29 AM
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not really much to update... started work on the new inlet manifold.. and sorting out the fuel rails..
Now have material to make my spacers out of thanks to someone on here.. AndyF did give me some.. but someone else on here left it at their work 
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Now have material to make my spacers out of thanks to someone on here
.. AndyF did give me some.. but someone else on here left it at their work David
30 May 2003, 08:19 PM
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You can borrow my old inlet as soon as I've done the new one...
Whats you worse nightmare??
Mine is my dad having a day off work, and using the garage...
fortunatley I tidied it.. what did he do with a sheet of nylon that I got yesterday???
Made my inlet spacers...
with what?? The router of all things. goes through it like a knife through butter apparently.. (was a tct bit though)
Well Chuffed
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[Edited by David_Wallis - 5/30/2003 8:20:45 PM]
Whats you worse nightmare??
Mine is my dad having a day off work, and using the garage...
fortunatley I tidied it.. what did he do with a sheet of nylon that I got yesterday???
Made my inlet spacers...
with what?? The router of all things. goes through it like a knife through butter apparently.. (was a tct bit though)
Well Chuffed
David
[Edited by David_Wallis - 5/30/2003 8:20:45 PM]
30 May 2003, 10:55 PM
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Your dad is a fecking genious IMO
Next on list
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I was going to post " where are the pics" bit due to me meeting a bottle or 2 of redd wine, you beat me to it
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I was going to post " where are the pics" bit due to me meeting a bottle or 2 of redd wine, you beat me to it
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03 June 2003, 11:05 PM
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Cleaned under the bonnet today with some fooking lethal cleaning stuff..
Sorted out borrowing an engine..
Finishing touches to turbo have been finished
Fuel Rails are being cleaned in cleaner at the moment, will sort out pipe work once spare engine is in..
Just three more spacers to make..
need to order drill bit for stainless steel to drill turbo flanges..
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04 June 2003, 08:26 AM
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Dave what did you use to clean the engine bay with? Can i have some
Like the new "from" bit
Can i blag that roll of wrap, together with your locking wire please
Steven
Like the new "from" bit
Can i blag that roll of wrap, together with your locking wire please
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06 June 2003, 04:47 PM
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A good quality drill bit should work with stainless.
I was also told, although havent tried myself, that using planty of water as a lubricant for drilling/cutting stainless is best.
It can be a bollox to work with.
I was also told, although havent tried myself, that using planty of water as a lubricant for drilling/cutting stainless is best.
It can be a bollox to work with.
06 June 2003, 05:27 PM
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Stevie's correct, a normal HSS bit will drill stainless no problem. Just keep it cool (water/wd40/oil/anything wet) and keep the pressure on it and don't let it squeal !