MarkR Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 This is going to be awesome once it's done. Hat off to you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Is there any downside to this? For example, slightly more latency due to longer wires leading to a slight delay in signals etc? I'm not sure how much of a difference a few feet of wire will make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Cheers Mark (just noticed the new name ) Not sure bud, the way I saw it, when things like the HKS DLI were wired in they introduced more wire than the amount I'm introducing. It's getting a full remap as I'm changing the turbo anyways so I guess issues like that could be sorted then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 IIRC from my uni days, electricity flows at around 2/3rds the speed of light. An extra few feet (or for that matter, MILES) won't make any difference in the grand scheme of things. Jay, any chance of some pics of where all the gubbins has gone? I can't believe yuo can make the engine bay this simple, surely there is a downside? How accessible is, and what you, moved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 IIRC from my uni days, electricity flows at around 2/3rds the speed of light. An extra few feet (or for that matter, MILES) won't make any difference in the grand scheme of things. Jay, any chance of some pics of where all the gubbins has gone? I can't believe yuo can make the engine bay this simple, surely there is a downside? How accessible is, and what you, moved? Sure Steve, next time I am taking pics I will make a list of what has moved & where to. Remember in the pics I'm missing the turbo & induction cone, also still missing FMIC pipework. I think before I'm finished it'll look a bit more "fuller" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I still take my hat off to you mate. I will start a similar project just as soon as I'm feeling brave enough, and have a bit more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 I still take my hat off to you mate. I will start a similar project just as soon as I'm feeling brave enough, and have a bit more time. Cheers bud, TBH it isn't really that hard doing the relocation, the hard bit is deciding where to put stuff & the best way to route wires/pipes etc . In a way I should have waited until the car was running before relocating stuff as if it doesn't fire up 1st time I'm going to have a bit of a job tracking down what has caused any probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Cheers Mark (just noticed the new name ) Not sure bud, the way I saw it, when things like the HKS DLI were wired in they introduced more wire than the amount I'm introducing. It's getting a full remap as I'm changing the turbo anyways so I guess issues like that could be sorted then? Yeah, the old name was a bit of a mouthful and when I was meeting people it was actually a little silly. I reckon the mapping will take into account all the differences. Good call. IIRC from my uni days, electricity flows at around 2/3rds the speed of light I'm glad you can remember that far back In a way I should have waited until the car was running before relocating stuff as if it doesn't fire up 1st time I'm going to have a bit of a job tracking down what has caused any probs I'm sure you'll get it fired up first time. You seem pretty meticulous so I think it'll be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 More bits turned up today. Fitted the new braided fuel hose and mounted the fuel filter (getting a dab hand at fitting these aeroquip fittings together ). I fitted a 120 fitting on the rail so it cleared the PS pump better. Couple of pics, not sure if I'll leave the filter there or completely hide it underneath somewhere, on one hand it matches the rest of the bay being red, but not sure if it's going to look too clutered once everything is back in, I'll see when it's all back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Looks amazing!! Trying to rival America Jay? I can still see that dodgy looking purple (pink) bit though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 Looks amazing!! Trying to rival America Jay? I can still see that dodgy looking purple (pink) bit though Not so much rival but imitate Leave my pink rod alone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Looking great Jay, the continued strive for engine bay perfection is a challange is it not, and a tad expensive if someone else is doing it, good on you for having a go yourself mate The US forum is always a good test to how you have done !!, I tried that and did ok with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I really should stop checking this thread out, as it's tempting me into going down this route aswell *must resist* Coming along nicely. Personally if it were me, I'd try and hide the filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I've got to stop reading this... it's getting more stuck in my mind everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 superb fella. a job well done so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Very nice Jay...!! What are you doing Saturday?? You could visit us on the A66 perhaps?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I should stop looking at this thread otherwise I'll think to myself sod getting a house, keep mine and do the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I should stop looking at this thread otherwise I'll think to myself sod getting a house, keep mine and do the same That's exactly what you should do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Lookin good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 Cheers guys Looking great Jay, the continued strive for engine bay perfection is a challange is it not, and a tad expensive if someone else is doing it, good on you for having a go yourself mate The US forum is always a good test to how you have done !!, I tried that and did ok with them It sure is Dean, cost me £200 for the bits to do that fuel line & some power steering hoses (none of which really needed changing). But yes the time I'm putting in on this would be costing me £££££ to get a garage to do it (I doubtful if a garage would do it to the level I want as I'm continuously changing my mind about stuff as I do it). I'll def shot it up on the US forum for some feedback once completed I really should stop checking this thread out, as it's tempting me into going down this route aswell *must resist* Coming along nicely. Personally if it were me, I'd try and hide the filter I think you're right mate, might move both the FPR & filter out the way to make the ABS area even cleaner. It won't be too hard, there's a nice spot on the chassis legs Very nice Jay...!! What are you doing Saturday?? You could visit us on the A66 perhaps?? H. Yeah Paul, don't think I can bud, I've got a load of jobs to do on the Supe in prep for the turbo turning up in 2 weeks, if I'd of been on the road with the Supe I'd of jumped at the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Great job mate looks fannytastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 Todays thankless task was heatwrapping the manifold. What a PITA that was. Used both 1" & 2" copper wrap to get around some tight pipework bends, then sprayed with the copper spray. It looked pretty cool so I thought I'd spray the new 4" downpipe too. Think I went a bit too far with the turbine housing, it's starting to look like the midas touch, good job this is the old GT4088R housing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Todays job, I noticed that my AAP fan kit didn't fit flush with the radiator, there was a pretty big gap around it. When the fans were on they were sucking air from round the shroud (rather than through the rad). I figured I'd make it more efficient by moving the shroud closer to the rad so it'd suck more air through the rad. Also to the opportunity to polish the shroud all over. I like that fan kit you have. Where did you get that from then? Is it specifically for that rad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I like the copper look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Nice work What's the deal with the copper spray, not seen that done before, though it does look nice. Does it dry sold? Can't help think it looks like it's been copper greased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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