halfway through a little project..
06 July 2004, 12:54 AM
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halfway through a little project..
Take one uk impreza turbo, a plasma cutter and just remove any offending front panel 
Take one bumper and an air saw.. see new(er) intercooler and an oil cooler
Modified intercooler that was donated.. added a centre exit
Get a little fibreglass resin..
Ammended bumper.. not going for looks or show winning cars here you know
Trial Fit.. (will fibreglass to intercooler to force air through!)
Might as well shove a splitter on at the same time
Sorry to bore you but thought Id share some pics for your amusement!
David
Take one bumper and an air saw.. see new(er) intercooler and an oil cooler
Modified intercooler that was donated.. added a centre exit
Get a little fibreglass resin..
Ammended bumper.. not going for looks or show winning cars here you know
Trial Fit.. (will fibreglass to intercooler to force air through!)
Might as well shove a splitter on at the same time
Sorry to bore you but thought Id share some pics for your amusement!
David
06 July 2004, 08:58 AM
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Looks like this is going to turn out a good project.
It would be good if you could post some more pics and info on what youve done etc, see the final out come.
Good Luck!
Marc.
It would be good if you could post some more pics and info on what youve done etc, see the final out come.
Good Luck!
Marc.
06 July 2004, 11:06 AM
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do a search 'new engine & Drivetrain project' and 'the demise of my engine'
If you want to know, just ask
Theres a few more pics in projects on http://bbs.22b.com
David
If you want to know, just ask
Theres a few more pics in projects on http://bbs.22b.com
David
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who gives a ****.. its had a light bump by the looks of things at the front..
I have a spot welder and can put a new full front panel in if needed.. or I could weld part in and you wouldnt be able to tell.
David
I have a spot welder and can put a new full front panel in if needed.. or I could weld part in and you wouldnt be able to tell.
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I saw this thread early this AM complete with little red x's. Not sure the car pics are an improvement.
Is the left hand side staying to support the numberplate then?
Should be great for cooling but will the bonnet stay stuck down? You almost need an extractor, not a scoop.....
J.
Is the left hand side staying to support the numberplate then?
Should be great for cooling but will the bonnet stay stuck down? You almost need an extractor, not a scoop.....
J.
06 July 2004, 11:11 PM
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Bonnet pins hold the bonnet.. a lot more secure than before
I will be making a new front panel..
The front panel doesnt really play a part in the rigidity of the car.. the main part is the bottom cross member.. it stops the headlights and corners flexing though..
and the centre bar normally stops the bonnet from 'talking' whilst driving!
I will be making a new front panel..
The front panel doesnt really play a part in the rigidity of the car.. the main part is the bottom cross member.. it stops the headlights and corners flexing though..
and the centre bar normally stops the bonnet from 'talking' whilst driving!
07 July 2004, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy.F
David, just be done with it and remove the windows, roof and doors 
What's the radiator look like ?
Andy
What's the radiator look like ?
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07 July 2004, 11:05 AM
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Andy... as long as possible but only about 1ft high..
thinking of bypassing the heater in the car.. and removing / drilling the stat...if that doesnt work.. a rad in the boot.
David
thinking of bypassing the heater in the car.. and removing / drilling the stat...if that doesnt work.. a rad in the boot.
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07 July 2004, 02:18 PM
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paul I would have done that, but removing the heater can cause a considerable drop to water temps
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Originally Posted by David_Wallis
paul I would have done that, but removing the heater can cause a considerable drop to water temps
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07 July 2004, 04:35 PM
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I think it makes the water circulate around the system quicker..
Its just an option to try.. as the rad is worrying me.. god knows what Im gonna do for radiator hoses..
David
Its just an option to try.. as the rad is worrying me.. god knows what Im gonna do for radiator hoses..
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god knows what Im gonna do for radiator hoses..
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intercooler pipework 90% completed
Bit more done on the bumper and cold air ducting
Bit more done on the bumper and cold air ducting
11 July 2004, 01:02 AM
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Power Id guess when fully mapped in excess of 550bhp and 550lbft.. judging by a similar engine (higher compression ration, tamer cams, smaller turbo)
I also have
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I also have
David
