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08 February 2009, 08:13 AM
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Cheers Si 
I have had a think about this and like to think I've learnt a bit from some of the protracted hugely expensive builds I've read about\seen. I've also just had to replace my central heating, fridge freezer and water mains supply which between them has eaten the money I've been saving for the build
so money is a little tight at present 
Stage 1; rebuild with a 2.1 CDB with a Simtek, retaining my current set up (18g TD05 and P1 box etc etc). I may be forced to replace my heads, I'll have to wait until its all stripped before the extent of the damage is visable. If the heads are OK I'm aiming to have this stage complete by June, if not I'll source some sti 5\6 heads but that will push the completion date out.
These build stages will depend on how far up **** creak the coutry is economically and how brave I'm feeling
Stage 2; 6 speed Forester box and ancillaries.
Stage 3; bigger turbo and injectors.
Stage 4; sti heads if I've not already replaced them.
My intention is to have it back up and running so I can use it ASAP and then add to the spec as I can afford to...I'm not in a position to chuck money at it at present so I'll take my time
I have had a think about this and like to think I've learnt a bit from some of the protracted hugely expensive builds I've read about\seen. I've also just had to replace my central heating, fridge freezer and water mains supply which between them has eaten the money I've been saving for the build
so money is a little tight at present Stage 1; rebuild with a 2.1 CDB with a Simtek, retaining my current set up (18g TD05 and P1 box etc etc). I may be forced to replace my heads, I'll have to wait until its all stripped before the extent of the damage is visable. If the heads are OK I'm aiming to have this stage complete by June, if not I'll source some sti 5\6 heads but that will push the completion date out.
These build stages will depend on how far up **** creak the coutry is economically and how brave I'm feeling
Stage 2; 6 speed Forester box and ancillaries.
Stage 3; bigger turbo and injectors.
Stage 4; sti heads if I've not already replaced them.
My intention is to have it back up and running so I can use it ASAP and then add to the spec as I can afford to...I'm not in a position to chuck money at it at present so I'll take my time
08 February 2009, 07:46 PM
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not sure about the spec Ross, I'm not going to be running silly 500+ power so will probably be guided by Zak...he knows my driving style and what I want out of the thing
I think my heads will be damaged so will be on the hunt for some sti 5\6 heads if you see any around...looking forward to an 8500rpm limit Simon
I think my heads will be damaged so will be on the hunt for some sti 5\6 heads if you see any around...looking forward to an 8500rpm limit Simon
08 February 2009, 08:31 PM
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I'd only need that much to get in the 11's if I had a lardy new age 
16 February 2009, 06:47 PM
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Brief update; stripped everything off Saturday afternoon ready to pull the engine, with the assistance of one of the the Squadron's Ground Mayhem Team....thanks Dan
Will be borrowing Mocom's crane (thanks Zak
), to pull it probably on Friday...then the interesting part starts
Will be borrowing Mocom's crane (thanks Zak
), to pull it probably on Friday...then the interesting part starts
16 February 2009, 09:12 PM
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my first post. !
The hole in the block is so big, my head fits in it.
looking forward to a weekend spent drinking large quantities of tea, liberal doses of swearing and grased knuckles in ians back garden.
looking forward to a weekend spent drinking large quantities of tea, liberal doses of swearing and grased knuckles in ians back garden.
Wagon roof bar delete trims....
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going to the pub afterwards too, hopefully i'll be wearing my new outfit from ian.
22 February 2009, 09:51 AM
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decent progress yesterday; engine out andalmost on the stand, just need to remove the whatsits (technical term ), behind the fly wheel and then I can start the fun part Only two challenging jobs; removing the last bastid gearbox fixing bolt and the gearbox fork locating pin...thanks to Zak for the wiggling advice-worked a treat 
bastid.
nervous...what me?!
nothing to it
), behind the fly wheel and then I can start the fun part Only two challenging jobs; removing the last bastid gearbox fixing bolt and the gearbox fork locating pin...thanks to Zak for the wiggling advice-worked a treat bastid.
nervous...what me?!
nothing to it
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i have said before you have a great outlook on whats happened good luck with the rebuild will be watchin
BUT EVERY ONE WHO READS THIS GIVE THE MAN A ROUND OF APPLAUSE THATS A GREAT LOOKIN BLOW UP THAT WENT BIG TIME I WOULD BE PROUD OF THAT IN A SICK KIND OF WAY
oh yeah keep the bits and put them on display
BUT EVERY ONE WHO READS THIS GIVE THE MAN A ROUND OF APPLAUSE THATS A GREAT LOOKIN BLOW UP THAT WENT BIG TIME I WOULD BE PROUD OF THAT IN A SICK KIND OF WAY
oh yeah keep the bits and put them on display
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i have said before you have a great outlook on whats happened good luck with the rebuild will be watchin
BUT EVERY ONE WHO READS THIS GIVE THE MAN A ROUND OF APPLAUSE THATS A GREAT LOOKIN BLOW UP THAT WENT BIG TIME I WOULD BE PROUD OF THAT IN A SICK KIND OF WAY
oh yeah keep the bits and put them on display
BUT EVERY ONE WHO READS THIS GIVE THE MAN A ROUND OF APPLAUSE THATS A GREAT LOOKIN BLOW UP THAT WENT BIG TIME I WOULD BE PROUD OF THAT IN A SICK KIND OF WAY
oh yeah keep the bits and put them on display
i'll clean up my paper weight and post some pics tonight
