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Post by Whistler on Nov 19, 2018 23:56:49 GMT
Today I took the test fit engine out and started to get the parts assembled for the build. First up - the inlet manifold.
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Post by atlex on Nov 20, 2018 0:32:45 GMT
Great post and.. great photography too. Patience.. :-)
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Post by Whistler on Nov 20, 2018 12:19:04 GMT
Deburr with pointy thing.  I used a hand flaring tool to flare the end of the pipe. It's a clever bit of kit that forms the flare and burnishes the metal at the same time. It was a struggle with the 1/2 pipe though.  Now I need to wait for some more tube to be delivered so I can finish the second bottle. |
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Post by Whistler on Nov 20, 2018 22:15:12 GMT
My new (used) steering wheel arrived today (a birthday present from the missus).
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Post by Whistler on Nov 21, 2018 16:14:55 GMT
tubes, bent and installed.
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Post by wannabe on Nov 21, 2018 17:19:24 GMT
Unfortunately, as I tightened the last injector I stripped a thread. Bollox! No major disaster, just another PIA. For those who don't know how to chemically replace a thread - here goes..... That is awesome - I didn't even know that was possible. I thought one had to go to a garage and get it 'helicoiled' or whatever the term is! |
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Post by atlex on Nov 21, 2018 17:24:44 GMT
Amazing job.
Are those titanium bolts for the momo race ? I have one of those wheels laying about..
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Post by Whistler on Nov 21, 2018 18:08:09 GMT
Unfortunately, as I tightened the last injector I stripped a thread. Bollox! No major disaster, just another PIA. For those who don't know how to chemically replace a thread - here goes..... That is awesome - I didn't even know that was possible. I thought one had to go to a garage and get it 'helicoiled' or whatever the term is! It's magic stuff. Once it sets properly it's harder than aluminium. You couldn't use it on a spark plug hole, but i've used it on a motorbike crankcase and it's still going strong. |
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Post by Whistler on Nov 21, 2018 18:09:25 GMT
Amazing job. Are those titanium bolts for the momo race ? I have one of those wheels laying about.. Yep. Polished titanium to tie the wheel in with the gear knob and the switch panel in the tombstone. |
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Post by Whistler on Nov 21, 2018 18:15:42 GMT
Rear screen in position.
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Post by Whistler on Nov 24, 2018 8:36:31 GMT
A few years ago I made a single pillar gauge pod for the Merlot.
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Post by niklas on Nov 25, 2018 10:52:19 GMT
You're making some nice bits, but I just can't wrap my head around the n2o - 2560 combo. A small, quickly spooling turbo doesn't need the support, and will make exhaust temps crazy if pushing n2o up top for long.
Now, if it would have been a 3076
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Post by Whistler on Nov 25, 2018 11:26:46 GMT
You're making some nice bits, but I just can't wrap my head around the n2o - 2560 combo. A small, quickly spooling turbo doesn't need the support, and will make exhaust temps crazy if pushing n2o up top for long. Now, if it would have been a 3076 I completely agree. I don't intend to run the 2560 for long. I wanted to sort the rest of the drivetrain out before upsizing the turbo. The problem is I don't particularly like the Tailgate McNoIndicate ZF box, the Quaife sequential is too expensive and needs too much attention for a daily car and Tremec T5 is a bit 'clunky'. I have an FD transmission and an FC diff, but I'm a long way from getting it all to work properly and I want the car on the road by the spring. Currently driving a Honda Jazz and a little piece of me dies every time I drive it.  |
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Post by niklas on Nov 25, 2018 13:31:05 GMT
Yeah, transmissions are the thing. I built around that, or the fact that it explodes with too much power.
Hopefully, it stays together, and I don't need more power than I have.
But to know that the trans can take it would make the need for a car trailer less.
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Post by atlex on Nov 25, 2018 18:54:07 GMT
Thanks. I am glad I didn't get a Jazz... |
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le sigh
Jul 15, 2023 20:03:52 GMT
le sigh
Jul 15, 2023 20:03:52 GMT