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Post by mrgamer on Oct 12, 2020 10:21:08 GMT
Hello everyone, I've decided instead of gaming all nigh I will instead restore and boost a a mk1 1.6 1992 Eunos. This is where I'll document my journey and hopefully help people along the way. I bought the car for a £1000, bad steering rack , engine leaks a bit :/ but overall not too bad at 160k miles runs really well and pulls well. Body needs works but overall good condition.   |
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Post by wannabe on Oct 12, 2020 12:31:27 GMT
Looks decent! Nothing wrong with a higher mileage engine - just need to keep on top of oil changes etc.  |
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Post by mrgamer on Oct 12, 2020 12:39:25 GMT
Looks decent! Nothing wrong with a higher mileage engine - just need to keep on top of oil changes etc. True the engine is ten times better than my 900 cc turbo captur for sure. I'm surprised how good these engines are, leaks oil everywhere but runs so nicely. |
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Post by boggissimo on Oct 12, 2020 14:41:00 GMT
Not bad for a grand! Will keep an eye on this thread  |
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Post by Zed. on Oct 12, 2020 15:59:59 GMT
have you decided on what you're goinkg to do? I started off on FI but decided itb's were more fun so fell down the rabbit-hole  they're Mazda's meccano kit  Rich. |
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Post by batou on Oct 13, 2020 7:09:16 GMT
not too bad at 160k miles 160k? It'll be fine...  ...I mean it is KM to be fair but you get the point. Keeping the rust at bay is far more of a concern than mechanicals, they can be fixed. Wheres the leak coming from? I've had a few... . |
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Post by mrgamer on Oct 13, 2020 8:47:00 GMT
not too bad at 160k miles 160k? It'll be fine... ...I mean it is KM to be fair but you get the point. Keeping the rust at bay is far more of a concern than mechanicals, they can be fixed. Wheres the leak coming from? I've had a few... . I can't really tell as the engine is drenched in oil xD, I not too bothered as I will pull the engine and gear box out for a refresh. I had a good drive around last weekend and did some donuts in bit of farm land and it was all good, the play in the steering and the oil is a bit dangerous not to tell the car barely breaks. Currently working on the interior. |
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Post by howardb66 on Oct 13, 2020 13:36:07 GMT
You’re not to far from G19 who make a nice turbo manifold & downpipe.
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Post by Zed. on Oct 13, 2020 14:52:13 GMT
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Post by mrgamer on Oct 13, 2020 15:21:00 GMT
I will fabricate the manifold and downpipe myself, never done it before but how hard can it be?
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Post by howardb66 on Oct 13, 2020 16:00:01 GMT
I will fabricate the manifold and downpipe myself, never done it before but how hard can it be? It depends on how well you want it to flow I suppose. Easy to do a log type manifold & there are several DIY kits about too. |
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Post by howardb66 on Oct 13, 2020 16:00:46 GMT
BlackCat & Bofi list them too. |
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Post by wannabe on Oct 13, 2020 16:33:11 GMT
I will fabricate the manifold and downpipe myself, never done it before but how hard can it be? It depends on how well you want it to flow I suppose. Easy to do a log type manifold & there are several DIY kits about too. I think there are CFD programs available that would do working out of flow rates etc?? |
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Post by mrgamer on Oct 15, 2020 13:00:29 GMT
It depends on how well you want it to flow I suppose. Easy to do a log type manifold & there are several DIY kits about too. I think there are CFD programs available that would do working out of flow rates etc?? I'm aiming for no more than 250 whp, will fabricate a log and tubular and will see if there's any difference. will probably keep stock pistons but might indulge in forged rods for piece of mind. |
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Post by howardb66 on Oct 15, 2020 13:58:51 GMT
You will need rods & bearings on a 250whp Mk1 1.6 that’s done 160000km.
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le sigh