dandan Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Nice. 1st dibbs if you do sell OK mate - no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Seems a damn shame not to fit it..........but nevermind, can't do it all in one go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Cam cover baffles refitted to the freshly powdercoated cam covers with new seals....I used M5 cap head screws to replace the OEM rivets. Ready to fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 This is the 35 series MAC valve I'm using for the Solaris controlled boost system. I believe this is identical to the AEM unit. I made up a bracket to mount it near the alternator/chassis rail area. I hate seeing them hanging loose in the engine bay so after a bit of trial fitting, I decided this was as good a spot as any....easily mounted and away from the exhaust heat (it may even fit in the airbox in this position but I'll have to wait to confirm that). Shortly after the last pic I realized I had actually damaged the dash 4 fitting and that's why it looks a little odd. Luckily I had a spare so it looks and seals fine now. All I am waiting for now is the silencer/filter for the no. 3 port on the MAC valve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 That looks really good Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 This was also created over the weekend in between messing around with the car stuff....a bit of respite from the garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 hope you remembered the loctite on the cam cover screws Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 hope you remembered the loctite on the cam cover screws Dan Sure did mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 I also bought a second thermal gasket. I had one for the runner/head face but I wanted another for the runner/plenum face. This was is from Ferriday Engineering and I had it made undersize so I could match it 100% to the runners and the plenum for a smooth transition from one to the other. This matching took quite a while! Undersize: Roughing out the gasket to match one face at a time: Ready to roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Double thermal gaskets was a good move id say:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Double thermal gaskets was a good move id say:) Nice move... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Dan, would Mike still have the dimensions Will you still use any of the OEM gaskets? Also, are the stock bolts long enough between the intake manifold and runners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Double thermal gaskets was a good move id say:) Nice move... Dan, would Mike still have the dimensions Will you still use any of the OEM gaskets? Also, are the stock bolts long enough between the intake manifold and runners? Hope so fellas, I may add a small one between the plenum and IACV too Kev - I am sure Mike has everything on file. The only thnig is, this one is 1-2mm undersize compared to the metalwork. That's exactly as I wanted it so just beware it won't be a bolt on if you buy exactly the same as mine. Saying that, Mike may have the OEM gasket on file too so that would probably be ok. I won't be using the OEM gaskets. The stock studs (one each end of runners) are definitely too short. I'm not sure about the bolts yet but I expect they'll be too short as well. I will know tomorrow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 If I go down this route, I'd prefer to file it down to the exact size, like you done. If you could let me know the outcome of the bolts, I'd really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 If I go down this route, I'd prefer to file it down to the exact size, like you done. If you could let me know the outcome of the bolts, I'd really appreciate it. Will do mate. I test fitted the runners and injectors last night and all was fine. Once the runners are 100% finished they'll be bolted on and injectors fitted for good. Next job will be to fit the fuel rail and fuel lines, wire up the injectors and IAT sensor and then I can fit the plenum and will confirm if the bolt lengths are any good...hopfully I'll get part way through that little lot tonight. These parts were dropped off at Zircotec today. I was going to wait to do this and spend some time driving the car to iron out any fitment issues but I think that was being a bit over cautious....so once these are coated and fitted they should be staying on for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 How much have they quoted you Dan? I'm doing the same thing but decided to drive it a while first. With the amount of time it's been sat I could have had it done though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 How much have they quoted you Dan? I'm doing the same thing but decided to drive it a while first. With the amount of time it's been sat I could have had it done though Not sure yet Mark - hopefully I will know tomorrow. I'm prepared for the worst as it isn't cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) I managed to get a few little jobs done tonight.... I reassembled my throttle body with all the brackets, linkage, TPS etc and then built this onto the plenum along with the fuel pressure regulator. I rebuilt the idle valve after having the body powder coated and this will be fitted once I get the new gasket. I also made a start on the fuel pump installation. I only have the typical SAE30-R6 hose right now as the specialist submersible R10 stuff hasn't arrived yet. For the moment I'm just getting the general fitment sorted so I know what to do when I get the proper hose. The other pump shown here is my Walbro 342 sat in my existing hanger. The heatshrink on these wires (from Mr Harwood a few years back) still looks perfect. If anyone has some heatshrink suitable for use in petrol tanks please get in touch. Edited November 4, 2009 by dandan (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Nice. You should get all the bolts etc anodised in black too I'm having mine done that way so it should look pretty trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Nice. You should get all the bolts etc anodised in black too I'm having mine done that way so it should look pretty trick. have to disagree with this, i blame Cowboy Beebop and his amazing V8 build for this fashion fad , but look at the pics of his engine bay, you need some shiny bits to accent the black otherwise the bay is going to look dull and a washout of blackness, its his use of chrome or polished parts that make the bay look spectacular not the overiding desire to make everything black even down to the last nut and bolt, the black is there purely to accentuate the shiny bits, not the other way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 have to disagree with this, i blame Cowboy Beebop and his amazing V8 build for this fashion fad , but look at the pics of his engine bay, you need some shiny bits to accent the black otherwise the bay is going to look dull and a washout of blackness, its his use of chrome or polished parts that make the bay look spectacular not the overiding desire to make everything black even down to the last nut and bolt, the black is there purely to accentuate the shiny bits, not the other way round I agree with everything you said. Having shiny bits offsets the black nicely, but I'd rather have nice looking shiny bits and hide the bolts rather than have bling nuts on show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Nice. You should get all the bolts etc anodised in black too I'm having mine done that way so it should look pretty trick. have to disagree with this, i blame Cowboy Beebop and his amazing V8 build for this fashion fad , but look at the pics of his engine bay, you need some shiny bits to accent the black otherwise the bay is going to look dull and a washout of blackness, its his use of chrome or polished parts that make the bay look spectacular not the overiding desire to make everything black even down to the last nut and bolt, the black is there purely to accentuate the shiny bits, not the other way round I agree with everything you said. Having shiny bits offsets the black nicely, but I'd rather have nice looking shiny bits and hide the bolts rather than have bling nuts on show The only visible bits that are black are the cam covers, intake pipe and the plenum/runner assembly. I'm not desperate to have everything black but I am definitely not a fan of polished, chromed or multicoloured parts under the bonnet of a road car. I always think they look tatty unless they are impeccably clean and that just isn't an option for me as I'm not really into "polishing for polishing's sake". Cleanliness is fine...cotton buds for polished nooks and crannies is a non starter Hopefull it will look as understated as possible without looking plain or boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 have bling nuts on show I bet your bling nuts are a right party piece!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I'm not desperate to have everything black but I am definitely not a fan of polished, chromed or multicoloured parts under the bonnet of a road car. I always think they look tatty unless they are impeccably clean and that just isn't an option for me as I'm not really into "polishing for polishing's sake". Cleanliness is fine...cotton buds for polished nooks and crannies is a non starter Amen to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 cotton buds for polished nooks and crannies is a non starter couldn't agree more, i used to go round with a tooth brush but those days are long gone I bet your bling nuts are a right party piece!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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