jevansio Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I've looked into this as the gear rations of the V161 are shorter than the V160 IIRC at 190mph in 6th you're at 6532rpm with the V161 and and at 6333rpm with the V160 so there is quite a difference but I don't think it will hold the car back in anyway. Also I believe due to the cam variator the VVTI engine reduces lag slightly against the none VVTI when using a big turbo so it would be a good mix with the HKS T51. I guess time will tell It's going to be an interesting build, & will produce a car I'd love to own IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 It's going to be an interesting build, & will produce a car I'd love to own IMHO Thanks for the kind words J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Nice work Nick - I wished I lived closer to Ash as he could then help me build something uber-fast(well, he could build and I would make the tea:D). Good luck - great project:cool: Thanks Andrew, Ash is a good friend of mine and an absolutely fantastic mechanic although he never lets on how good he is and how much he knows about our cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Any pics of the car Nic before work commences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Any pics of the car Nic before work commences? Here's one I took the day I picked her up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Here's one I took the day I picked her up! Spot on that, can't beat a stock one , it's going to be a right sleeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Spot on that, can't beat a stock one , it's going to be a right sleeper Sure is matey much like yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Spot on that, can't beat a stock one , it's going to be a right sleeper A lot like mine . It'll be good to ride shotgun with you when she's finished Nic. All the best and get ready to dig very, very deep into your pockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Nice car mate Its the best colour aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Hi all, right first update from me... I've been quite busy at work recently but had a few hours to spend on the car today so I got to work removing the front bumper, head lights, SMIC, battery & tray, intercooler piping, undertray, washer bottle and plastic covering and the active spoiler. See pics attached. I have drained the rad and will be starting to remove the twins next weekend with the help of TLicence's excellent guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Nice work Nic, Did you noticed how difficult it would be to remove the Air Con condenser while you were under there, I need to rip mine out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Nice work Nic, Did you noticed how difficult it would be to remove the Air Con condenser while you were under there, I need to rip mine out Once you've dropped the bumper it's really quite easy as it's held in front of the rad with a bracket. 10 mins and you'll have it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 The noise jamie, the noise You can drill the casing of other turbos to sound like the T51. Speak to Matt at AFR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Once you've dropped the bumper it's really quite easy as it's held in front of the rad with a bracket. 10 mins and you'll have it off. Cheers Nic, I suspected it'd be obvious once the bumper was off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Have you brought a t51 kit? cheap one on ebay;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Very nice setup, I would like that very much, Kopite has started to struggle with the VVTI top end and is planning on swapping it for a non-VVTi one, thoughts? I'm in 2 minds The spool is great and so is the torque, car "feels" very fast but i'm pretty sure we're maxing the stock cams out. Might go for the Valcon with a 264/ex as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmoreta Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Niiiiiice!!! I will need to see final result Good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Have you brought a t51 kit? cheap one on ebay;) Not yet, Can you pm me the link J? Niiiiiice!!! I will need to see final result Good luck mate No problem Humberto, would be good to see Jessica again too! Maybe meet up for a pub lunch mini meet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Done. Thanks bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmoreta Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 No problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 if you need a hand just give me a shout matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Furqan Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 this is good car mmates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 if you need a hand just give me a shout matey Thanks Rich appreciate that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 (edited) Quick update from me... After 9 hours on the car today and the help of my brother in law and two friends we finally got one of the turbo's off, we have managed to undo all the top manifold bolts and two underneath. Tomorrow will be getting the second turbo off along with the manifold. Bloody hard work, we're all exhausted. Edited July 12, 2008 by Nicholas (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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