Marco79 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks guys now the manifold is finished it can be final bolted and the engine fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 That must be the longest flexipipe for the exhaust I have seen... Any reasons for having suck a large part of it? Yup quite simple that's where it will join the midpipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas.B Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Yup quite simple that's where it will join the midpipe haha yeah I got that... but thinking of the life of it... my experiences with longer flexiparts is they wont last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 haha yeah I got that... but thinking of the life of it... my experiences with longer flexiparts is they wont last long. Lol well the car is hardly on everyday use and the flexi pipe is designed for lorrys so very robust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Final fitted the manifold, turbo, wastegate and downpipe (ran out of wrap for the last bit ) also fitted the AFR and EGT sensor Also fitted the mirror polished water pump pulley cover And my polished starter motor Next stop is to fit the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Looks quality Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Im loving the colour of the block! Makes a change fromt the usuall black. Nice work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Loving the work so far and the engine looks great, coming along nicely were did you manage to get the clear cam cover from? Been after one for ages now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks guys Andrew the cover was off eBay, it's not a full cover just the pulley front part with a stock top cover cut to suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Well it was a bit of a wrestle but the engine is finally in Now the turbo elbow is touching near the strut has anyone ideas on how much clearance is needed? The engine will rok so don't really want it too hit Also has anyone got pictures of a front shot of theirs without rad etc so I can compare the engine angle as without a gearbox on there is quite a variable angle that the engine sits and this effects where the turbo sits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Wow looks great! Colour scheme is spot on mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 That's stunning mate, really coming together now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_k Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 This build is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aspire Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 spot on, loving this, coming along nicely now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartW Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Hi Mate, Great to have just read through this lot! Great work ;-) I would say around 10mm gap but ideally 15mm with the usage your gonna have!! Engine lies in line with the chassis rails. SUBSCRIBED :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hi Mate, Great to have just read through this lot! Great work ;-) I would say around 10mm gap but ideally 15mm with the usage your gonna have!! Engine lies in line with the chassis rails. SUBSCRIBED :-) Thanks mate appreciate it she gonna be a Tarmac shredding show stopper by the end I'm going to cut 20mm out of the elbow on the turbo and re weld it on to get the clearance I need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartW Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 You could use PHR solid engine mounts if its easier than cutting/modding..BUT always a rubber mount on the rear of the trans ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 You could use PHR solid engine mounts if its easier than cutting/modding..BUT always a rubber mount on the rear of the trans ;-) Thanks mate do you know any drawbacks using solid mounts? Does it impose stress anywhere else not being able to rock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Liking the elbow mate on the turbo. I'm going to need a new tubby at some point. And the elbow is the way forward. Did you weld that yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 Liking the elbow mate on the turbo. I'm going to need a new tubby at some point. And the elbow is the way forward. Did you weld that yourself? It's definitely a massive improvement on a silicone elbow mate, the previous owner did this but I've a mate I can send it too for ally welding as that's a job performed by voodoo witchdoctors lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Love this build - Have to really admire the work so far,... its nothing short on remarkable. Great colour too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Awesome build mate. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks for kind words with any luck this will be hitting the shows and the strip next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco79 Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Fitted the -12 breather system and radiator ( can anyone tell me if there is supposed to be any kind of rubber mount on the lower radiator mount feet?) Also started plumbing in the fuel lines -12 feed to the pump with 100micron filter and shutoff valve then -10 from pump to bulkhead where it splits to twin -8 feeds to the fuel rail with a -6 return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve A Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Coming on well mate still on track to run next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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