thanks, you've made my mind up! :-)

 

Yes - the original plan was to use a reversed inlet - the same as the previous set up - so keeping the IC pipes as short as possible.

But it got very busy at the front of the engine - In this carnation using drive by wire throttle body, which has a bulky connector block, and although possible to engineer a reversed set up it was decided that leaving the manifold in its stock position as it would only mean about 18" more piping, but would give an easier engine to work on, leave the alternator in its stock position and let it run standard alternator belts. Ill see how it performs - I can always change it later if necessary, but I think it should be okay.

Sy

 

Superb work gone into that, very nice.

Not sure I could live with the front bumper though appreciate it's supposed to look 'sleeper' but it almost looks like you've added an R34 GTR replica bumper to an Impreza

 

Good work.

 

This car just oozes quality

 

Having lived through a very big build (in the early days when it was all pioneering) and have the emotional and financial scars to prove it I am completely blown away by this car.

The quality, the thinking, and engineering are all fabulous.

My big build is still running but I don't own it anymore - I hope that you get what you want out of this.

Special, very special.

 

thanks for the kind comments guys

will give the car a polish this weeklend and get some pics from underneath (engine - suspension etc)

 

Nice looking install there Sy, as to be expected....

 

Awesome!

You still got the original bumper, Simon? I'm facelifting mine.

 

So can we expect a magazine feature? Its more than worthy.

 

Soz mickey sold it ages ago.

Thanks for the kind kind comments guys.

AlanG did the work in combination with RCM, so credit to them not me.

I did put the stickers on the bright switches thou
(Dymo machines are complex pieces of kit)

Joey - May be in a magazine in the spring. wanna wait till i get a dyno graph. Still running in at the mo - only pressed the go peddle once - sounded like concord was taking off 2 inches from my ear - so shat myself and backed off


Sy

 

 

Lovely piece of work Sy.

It's reassuring to know there are other petrol heads that are possibly in the small category generally known as "mentally unstable"

Awesome car matey.

Fudge

 

superb Sy....what power are you expecting?

 

600 and 650ish with nos Peter

 

Sy where did you get the electronic dash from?

Been searching for one for ages...

 

Its a sandard Motec SDL - fitted inside a standard Clock set housing - just remove your original clocks - fit a flat panel - mount the SDL on the panel

Sy

 

Would expect a bit more from a GT4088R with nos

Banny

 

Don't forget the the Turbonator too

 

i have heard you can get another 100bhp with these things on, if they are set up well.

anyone know where i can get one from and set up?

 

How bout this? eBay Motors: Double fan air intake Turbonator + Magentic Saver Combo (item 150314165026 end time Feb-02-09 08:36:36 PST)
I imagine it would need setting up, as its a pretty serious bit of kit!

 

When I had the 4088 fitted I had to the Turnonator disconnected.

Its one or the other aparently.

 

It's a shame they don't cost the same!
I got one of the carbon boot lips, im happy with it! Thanks for the info!

 

i'm using mine in conjunction with my (admittedly much smaller than yours), 18g...gotta be worth some more bhp what with the turbonator pushing all that extra air through

 

Looking good - just hope no one knicks it

 

Nooooo. What a backward step. I was looking forward to a Turbonator meet next time, now we'll all have to wait for you.

 

Hi Sy, what an awersome car. . Have you got any pics of the pedal box? What size cylinders did you use?
Keep up the good work.
Matt.

 

Hi Matty


Thanks for the kind comments.

I got the pedal box from RCM, out of their 2007 spec gobstopper, so cant tell you the sizes.

Heres some pics thou.

Sy

 

Come on, you must have cut one corner? Every pic i've seen looks perfet!!

 

Lol - I have put the tax disc on with a bit of cellotape