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..

David

 

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

 

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.


David

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

I am not aware of anyone not wanting me to say anything

[Edited by john banks - 5/23/2003 8:12:22 PM]

 

exactly jon

"not told to keep that a secret!"

 

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

 

Dave, with my SN Plus membership its less than £100 each

Will be testing the Miatalink thingy tomorrow, when someone returns my ignition block

Steven

 

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

 

cool will do that then..

David

 

right david, remind me next week and i will order one

 

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.

bob

 

Bob.. less than 7bhp.. youve been busy mapping.. lost over 400

 

is the app22 affected by hills or does it compensate for gravity?

paul

 

Using on hills, thats where its all gone then ... lol

 

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

David

 

You will have to let me know how your manifold and fuel rails go David..i'm still unsure with what to do about my inlet manifold???

Chris.

 

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

David

[Edited by David_Wallis - 5/30/2003 8:20:45 PM]

 

 

Your dad is a fecking genious IMO

Next on list

Steven

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

 

Only just found this..

Missed your pictures of the Scooby in bits and your comments!

Going to read the other 8 pages now.

Cheers

Simon

 

David.... if your Dad fancies doing any more of those im sure i could take them off his hands .

Tony.

 

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..

David

 

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

 

David - and how do you know "Autotune" wont map it properly???

Just for info, MoTeC also uses dos




[Edited by ChristianR - 5/6/2003 8:33:21 PM]

 

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.

 

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 !

 

engine oil on stainless is good too

old bit which is sharpened will be fine also

Paul