View Full Version : Mk1 1600 8v, R1 bike carbs on megajolt...
Very possibly the worst project thread in the world - but its an update nonetheless!
Not sure if anyone will remember seeing the originals of this car but it started with the best of intentions - then ended up in the garage for 18mths while I moved house, family stuff, yada yada yada...
Well - last weekend, courtesy of mr reid theres been something worth taking a picture of - I give you:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00112.jpg
It's not quite done due to not having all the right bits to hand but pending a new fuel pump and dizzy should be sorted out early next week...
Can't wait lol
Southie
20-08-09, 01:48 PM
Bikecarbs :d You'll love the sound of them.
Already had it running briefly and it sounds pretty damn nice even before its been setup. Once its on the road and had the wideband etc on it ill be getting some vids!
Also looking at the thread title that pretty poor too - if any mod fancies putting r1 carbs into that somewhere I'd be much obligued...
I do have some 'more in progress' pics too when I get round to taking them off my phone...
tahir868
20-08-09, 03:20 PM
good work matey keep it up
Right, a few more pics of how it got to the above:
Take this (woooo - look, a rear engined nova.... honest):
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00742.jpg
And this:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00743.jpg
Get it into the garage (recently cleared by danny and draper) and into 'the position' for surgery:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00745.jpg
A bit of fiddling:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00746.jpg
And bid fairwell to a trusty donkey:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00747.jpg
Add a bit of this:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00749.jpg
And this:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00751.jpg
Also looking at the thread title that pretty poor too - if any mod fancies putting r1 carbs into that somewhere I'd be much obligued...
Sorted:thumb:
Looks like good work bud keep it up:cool:
After taking the old engine mounts off and deciding the front offside was shagged, tom convinced me to try a prototype SOLID (yes im shouting) mount, dont think this will move much:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00108.jpg
Thats pretty much all the pics I took, so another of the result for good measure:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00114.jpg
And a final pic to show i did actually contribute to this, but have to thank tom for the majority of the hard work - cheers matey:thumb:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00105.jpg
Sorted:thumb:
Looks like good work bud keep it up:cool:
Cheers fella:thumb:
16v Nova Kev
20-08-09, 09:29 PM
cool looks like a tidy we shell. what manifold do you use for the carbs
cool looks like a tidy we shell. what manifold do you use for the carbs
its one of toms manifolds - he has them made to his spec, if your interested drop him a pm (tom reid)
it is a really tidy rust wise, no rot underneath!
Southie
20-08-09, 10:10 PM
Good work :)
Tom looks likes he's been looking after you a little toooo much looking at the elbow support lol
Good work :)
Tom looks likes he's been looking after you a little toooo much looking at the elbow support lol
Nah that was a result of fighting him off.....
Southie
20-08-09, 10:29 PM
lol
lol
Attempted man love isn't a funny subject sunshine........:wtf:
lol
novalovingned
22-08-09, 04:34 PM
Love carbs :) What material did he use for the inlet manifold? been thinking of making my own for R1 carbs.
Love carbs :) What material did he use for the inlet manifold? been thinking of making my own for R1 carbs.
Theyre ally - as said tom gets them fabbed to his own spec.
Should be up and running this wkend. :thumb:
still not finished !! hurry up so i can get mine in the garden for some engine swappage !!
still not finished !! hurry up so i can get mine in the garden for some engine swappage !!
get your **** down one eve this week then and lend a hand :eek:
less talk - more action.....
Mini update (but no pics unfortunately due to it being outside and getting dark) - got the facet cube mounted, wired up with a standalone switch/fuse and plumbed in up to the reg and to the carbs. Removed the delco dizzy and now just have to swap the cam and fit the bosch dizzy - so she will be running for tuning on sunday....
Southie
28-08-09, 09:18 AM
Are you getting giddy. http://bouncingbass.co.uk/bb/images/smilies/toot.gif
Are you getting giddy. http://bouncingbass.co.uk/bb/images/smilies/toot.gif
Wouldn't go quite that far but i'm quite excited (and interested) to drive it - see how it compares to the 1.2 and a 2.0...
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00765.jpg
Megajolt is now built... need to get it wired in and mapped.
Also now i look at the bay i think it will have to get tidier....
So plans: once the megajolt is on the firewalls coming out, mount the fuel reg on the bulkhead - lose the washer bottle for a small bag on the bulkhead too then sort a smarter header tank. should free up both the inner wings and then a bit of faffing with the lights loom to tuck it under the slam panel and that should do it.
blah blah blah
is it running yet ?
blah blah blah
is it running yet ?
sod off gayboy - i cant help it that my coil has packed up..... i may sulk now for a bit..... should be getting one today tho.
A pictureless update - megajolt unit was delivered at the wkend and it turned out the coil wasnt screwed - just a bad earth. So happy (noisy) days.
Another pictureless update! Megajolt now on, need to get a direct comparison (figures wise) between the dizzy and mj but it feels stronger and much smoother, unfortunately some of the carb snort seems to have suffered lol
MattBrown
14-12-09, 06:10 PM
Looking well fella, Ive got zzr900 carbs and a 1300sr engine here, who does the manifolds?
Price??
Also, cant you just run it on coil and dizzy?
Or am I being retarded?
Whos map are you running the MJ on?
MB-Yeah you can run dizzy and coil, but dizzys are gay
--ToM--
14-12-09, 06:29 PM
i had r1 carbs on my 1600 8v with a piper cam sounded awesome and went like stink, buy the propper r1 carb rubbers though as they have a lip to hold them in place i very much doubt them red silacone hoses will work for more than a week before thery slip/pop off, samco slipped off mine constantly putting them back on so just got the proper things in the end
I see you have an A T cam cover, has Andy been playing with the engine if he has it will fly i can vouch for that ,he really knows how to build a good engine
Can I drive it again? :d
yes mate by all means, in fact id like you to so you can give me a before and after opinion!
Looking well fella, Ive got zzr900 carbs and a 1300sr engine here, who does the manifolds?
Price??
Also, cant you just run it on coil and dizzy?
Or am I being retarded?
Im running a manifold from tom reid, pm him for prices! (tom reid username).
Yes you can run coil and dizzy, in fact i was for about 1000 miles, ive just upgraded to the megajolt to see how much improvement it offers!
Whos map are you running the MJ on?
Started with the megajolt startup map and tweaked it from there, the initial mapping was done by tom reid and andy tedder - so massive thanks to them!
I see you have an A T cam cover, has Andy been playing with the engine if he has it will fly i can vouch for that ,he really knows how to build a good engine
The cam cover is actually borrowed as the engine itself hasnt been under andy yet, however he did do the initial mapping with tom so the engines kind of 'earned its stripes' now lol.
Hopefully he will be doing further work on it though - plan on a lightened flywheel, vernier and potentially head work in the future.
Yours looks awesome by the way mate - would love to see it in action!
i had r1 carbs on my 1600 8v with a piper cam sounded awesome and went like stink, buy the propper r1 carb rubbers though as they have a lip to hold them in place i very much doubt them red silacone hoses will work for more than a week before thery slip/pop off, samco slipped off mine constantly putting them back on so just got the proper things in the end
Ive not had a problem with them coming loose recently (1000 miles or so), but you do have to use the narrow jubilee clips on the carb ends cause the bigger ones do slip off! I need to get some fuel resistant hose though - as this stuff wont last forever!
yes mate by all means, in fact id like you to so you can give me a before and after opinion!
I can give you an opinion now lol Before, with injection, far superior. :p
I can give you an opinion now lol Before, with injection, far superior. :p
Don't care about your sexual preferences, lets keep it to engines.....:thumb:
MattBrown
14-12-09, 09:27 PM
Whos map are you running the MJ on?
MB-Yeah you can run dizzy and coil, but dizzys are gay
As an upgrade from a stock 1300, is it worth it on the dizzy then?
Or is magajolt essential for more poke?
I wouldnt guess it would be worth it on a standard motor but if you have a few upgrades then the mj allows you to tune the ignition accordingly.
Heres a photo of the built unit (megajolt lite junior v4) for anyone that might be interested! Will get some of the trigger wheel/sensor bracket etc shortly....
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/megajolt/IMGP5463.jpg
MattBrown
14-12-09, 09:49 PM
Heres a photo of the built unit (megajolt lite junior v4) for anyone that might be interested! Will get some of the trigger wheel/sensor bracket etc shortly....
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/megajolt/IMGP5463.jpg
Thats huge!
Can you control it from your phone? lol lol lol
Afraid not, would be cool if you could tweak it from your phone tho! - its not that big... that pics bigger than real life lol
do you think you feel a nice upgrade with mj? im running a HH dizzy setup on mine and it seems fine? made 183bhp :D
do you think you feel a nice upgrade with mj? im running a HH dizzy setup on mine and it seems fine? made 183bhp :D
yes its definately made an improvement on mine - but i was running a standard bosch dizzy (from a 1.4 I think) - be interesting to see on yours.
Had it on the gas analyser and wideband with the megajolt, seems to have leaned it off so have given it a little more fuel on the needles for now, to see if I need to go up another jet size.
Update! well pre-date, or stuff i should have posted by now anyway.
Also if a mod could put megajolt in the title i'd be much obligued.
Well dizzy is now officially retired, running megajolt full time now - very happy with it. The engine feels much smoother, more willing low down and stronger midrange. i don't think its made a deal of difference to the top end but that is most likely the cam I am running as its pretty mild.
Taken a few pics of the install now, to follow. Bear with me, it's messy as I haven't put it in properly yet - I am going to relocate the edis inside the car so there will only be wires running to the coil, crank sensor and tps in the engine bay - nice and neat. I also have a dizzy blank but haven't put this on yet.
Also - warning - phone camera pics, so not the best!
What do you want the thread title changing to?
Trigger wheel and crank sensor:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00914.jpg
Bit closer on crank sensor bracket - modified 16xe:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00915.jpg
Top view:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00916.jpg
What do you want the thread title changing to?
Just something a little more descriptive would be good, cheers in advance:
Mk1 1600 8v, R1 bike carbs on megajolt...
Good work on the trigger/sensor setup, is it just a trigger ring welded onto the standard bottom pully??
TPS:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00917.jpg
With obligatory carb pics lol:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00918.jpg
Title changed
Cheers, repped.
Good work on the trigger/sensor setup, is it just a trigger ring welded onto the standard bottom pully??
Yes mate, hollow trigger wheel from trigger-wheels.com with a slightly turned down standard pulley (so theres a bit more meat to weld to) and welded on - keeps it neat.
Coil pack, currently pikey mounted with big cable ties, will be relocated to the inner wing now the coil/amp has gone:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00920.jpg
And the edis unit on the bulkhead, this is moving behind the dash to tidy the bay:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00921.jpg
Currently running the wiring into the car here, but when I rehash the wiring will be going through the bulkhead in the inlet area:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00923.jpg
Nice one, look forward to driving it! Should be good when it's all tidy in the bay and free of wires!
Does look a very neat job.
Moving inside the wiring comes through in footwell and the mj, edis and tps all earth here (top left):
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00926.jpg
Megajolt mounted (pikey cable ties - see a theme here lol?) in a really stupid place, as it was super quick and handy for now:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00925.jpg
Wired up my rev counter, ignore the trailing wires - they are just power and earth take offs as i'm running the wideband in the car at the mo:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00927.jpg
And for those interested, hooked up to the laptop!:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00936.jpg
Nice one, look forward to driving it! Should be good when it's all tidy in the bay and free of wires!
Over winter im going mega tidy: blanking dizzy, moving edis inside, new rad with pusher fan, hiding lights loom etc, so should be fairly minimal after that dude. Look forward to you breaking it again lol!
Also after changing to the megajolt i noticed that it robbed me of some carb noise!!!!! After looking into it the mj had leaned it up so after richening it a little on the needle jets she is back to full bark.
Massive thanks to tom reid for his part in the carbs, crank sensor bracket, trigger wheel, setup, mapping, etc etc etc - maybe we'll get yours finished off soon mate!
Yep I'll break it again if you want me to lol You going completely hidden loom behind the wing or just under the slam panel?
Yep I'll break it again if you want me to lol You going completely hidden loom behind the wing or just under the slam panel?
Not sure yet, depends how keen i am.
any vids?
looks cool as fcuk!
nice work dude
you need to let me have a play in it tho ;)
any vids?
looks cool as fcuk!
Cheers mate. Not got any since it went onto the megajolt - will try to get some this wkend! Also want to get the wideband and emissions on vid.
nice work dude
you need to let me have a play in it tho ;)
Of course mate, will want a go when yours is in lol - get your finger out!
Just realised I don't actually have a pic of the whole car on the floor on here yet.....
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00636.jpg
I'm after some 15in steelies now, gloss silver, with the early centre caps to looks even more standard..... Also could do with -60 i think (-40 at the mo).
tom reid
04-01-10, 09:17 PM
If you drop the car any more, I'll get in, but never get outlol
hi mate ive got some 15 inch steels with vauxhall centre caps swap ya for your alloys :D
some great pics and info on the mega jolt set up. thanks dude
the trigger wheel is it the 32-1 or something like that?
If you drop the car any more, I'll get in, but never get outlol
Poor excuse... nearly as bad as the 'i can't fit in the passenger seat one' lol
hi mate ive got some 15 inch steels with vauxhall centre caps swap ya for your alloys :D
Hmmm... would want to keep these alloys as well to be honest, dont suppose you fancy selling the steels anyway chap?
some great pics and info on the mega jolt set up. thanks dude
the trigger wheel is it the 32-1 or something like that?
36-1 mate, to work with ford edis. Glad u find the info useful - anything else I can help with just ask :thumb:
If you drop the car any more, I'll get in, but never get outlol
its not even low grandad
Well I can now confirm it doesn't drift as well as a volvo (lionel), or go as fast as a 106 (drapiiiar) in the snow.
But it also doesn't get stuck every 5 seconds or attract skips/curbs/road signs lol.
i never actually hit the skip thank you very much lol
i never actually hit the skip thank you very much lol
No but do i need to post pics of how close it was?
And the sign you definately did? lol
i got that close for an artistic photo
tom reid
06-01-10, 04:02 PM
pics/vids or GTF!
miles away
http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr187/draper1984/2010-01-05221205.jpg
tom reid
06-01-10, 04:54 PM
Draper, first the dinglebus, now this, your lucks got to run out soon!
From the tyre marks here you'd think it already did lol
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/Signpost.JPG
hey mate. about your trigger wheel. i had a look on the site you used. and the closest inner diameter they have to my wheel is a few mm over. was this the case for you.
check the street name out lol
and tom, yor van was miles away, your just jealous i can drive it better :p
hey mate. about your trigger wheel. i had a look on the site you used. and the closest inner diameter they have to my wheel is a few mm over. was this the case for you.
The inside of the trigger wheel rim is a few mil inside the rim of the pulley yes (that what u mean?) - mine is the 6.5in outer with 5.25in inner if thats any use to you.
Dave uk
10-01-10, 12:48 AM
Hi i have sat here reading your post about the megajolt.We installed one last year on my nephews class 5 autograss car 1400 vauxhall. We noticed how much better the car performed after the istalation we have a few maps that we tryed we dont use any tps sensors ect as its just all balls out.Any one that is thinking or removing the dizzy and going to a mj then do it we noticed a masive increase in performance.I also have a email for a man that makes the mj
> 1 x MJLT tps V4 £95
> 1 x Mounting Flange £5
> 1 x 16-pin Molex connector pre-wired £3
> 1 x computer connecting cable £2
> 1 x Next Day before 1pm £5.50
> Total £110.50
martin@millener.com
when i am next at the work shop i will take some pics of the instalation and put them up on here
if i can be of any help just ask
Dave
Hi i have sat here reading your post about the megajolt.We installed one last year on my nephews class 5 autograss car 1400 vauxhall. We noticed how much better the car performed after the istalation we have a few maps that we tryed we dont use any tps sensors ect as its just all balls out.Any one that is thinking or removing the dizzy and going to a mj then do it we noticed a masive increase in performance.I also have a email for a man that makes the mj
> 1 x MJLT tps V4 £95
> 1 x Mounting Flange £5
> 1 x 16-pin Molex connector pre-wired £3
> 1 x computer connecting cable £2
> 1 x Next Day before 1pm £5.50
> Total £110.50
martin@millener.com
when i am next at the work shop i will take some pics of the instalation and put them up on here
if i can be of any help just ask
Dave
I'd be interested to see pics of how uve installed everything, what setup you're using etc - get a thread up!
Also have you got any figures etc to show how much of an improvement you got? As far as I understand it if you're not using the tps or any load variables of any kind you're only using one line of the map in the megajolt - which is effectively rendering it only as useful as a dizzy?
Nice to see you are local as well, be good to meet and see what your doing with it etc.
Hi i have sat here reading your post about the megajolt.We installed one last year on my nephews class 5 autograss car 1400 vauxhall. We noticed how much better the car performed after the istalation we have a few maps that we tryed we dont use any tps sensors ect as its just all balls out.Any one that is thinking or removing the dizzy and going to a mj then do it we noticed a masive increase in performance.I also have a email for a man that makes the mj
> 1 x MJLT tps V4 £95
> 1 x Mounting Flange £5
> 1 x 16-pin Molex connector pre-wired £3
> 1 x computer connecting cable £2
> 1 x Next Day before 1pm £5.50
> Total £110.50
martin@millener.com
when i am next at the work shop i will take some pics of the instalation and put them up on here
if i can be of any help just ask
Dave
Some bad news for anyone interested in the above - I have just had a detailed email from Martin regarding the megajolt, unfortunately he no longer supplies the kits as he cannot get them from the manufacturers.
Dave uk
10-01-10, 04:15 PM
with the megajolt the timming is spot on all the time the car went from being last off the line to being up front with out any engine mods apart from vernia and a mild cam we are looking at going to megasquirt as we have a set of r1 trottle boddies but this a little more complex need advise from any one that has fitted it will get pics up soon
At the moment we are building a new car for 2010 ok its a 106 but vauxhall engine in the rear if you havent been to any autograss meeting i would advise it see some good action
Dave
(Prey located behind nabbs lane shops)
http://trigger-wheels.com/store/index1.html
with the megajolt the timming is spot on all the time the car went from being last off the line to being up front with out any engine mods apart from vernia and a mild cam we are looking at going to megasquirt as we have a set of r1 trottle boddies but this a little more complex need advise from any one that has fitted it will get pics up soon
At the moment we are building a new car for 2010 ok its a 106 but vauxhall engine in the rear if you havent been to any autograss meeting i would advise it see some good action
Dave
(Prey located behind nabbs lane shops)
just up the road from me
dont suppose you have a passenger side standard spring/damper for a 106 do you ?
Dave uk
10-01-10, 07:55 PM
sorry no we use a space frame with coil overs
with the megajolt the timming is spot on all the time the car went from being last off the line to being up front with out any engine mods apart from vernia and a mild cam we are looking at going to megasquirt as we have a set of r1 trottle boddies but this a little more complex need advise from any one that has fitted it will get pics up soon
At the moment we are building a new car for 2010 ok its a 106 but vauxhall engine in the rear if you havent been to any autograss meeting i would advise it see some good action
Dave
(Prey located behind nabbs lane shops)
spaceframed vaux engined 106 on megasquirt sounds really good fun! would be good to come down and have a look round/chat about the setup etc.
gary_808
12-01-10, 01:45 PM
i'm liking this setup i'm looking at bike carb'in mine,
where did you get those trumpets?
i'm liking this setup i'm looking at bike carb'in mine,
where did you get those trumpets?
from tom (tom reid), a friend of his machines them to fit the r1 flanges, then theyre just mounted as normal.
if you are interested in a manifold/edis stuff or whatever pm tom, he can sort out most aspects of the carbs/megajolt.
Had 15mins last night so made up a shift lift from a butchered high level brake light - it will do for now until I get some stripboard to make a sequential one.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01016.jpg
tom reid
15-01-10, 11:44 PM
Can the lights be graduated with the rise in revs when connected to MJ?
Dave uk
17-01-10, 05:08 PM
Can the lights be graduated with the rise in revs when connected to MJ?
yes it can be set to any rpm for the lights from the settings with the pc we have set ours to 7500 rpm for the shift light and the rev limiter to 8500
Made a sequential one last night, five pairs of leds that come on at 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900 and 6000 revs using the 4 user outputs and shift light output. Hardly rocket science but I wanted to do it anyway. Personally I prefer the single shift light though - don't have time to be watching christmas tree lights lol
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01018.jpg
No photo yet but I have gone back to two single lights for shift related duties, a yellow for a 'spirited shift' and a red for a 'just about to hit the limiter' shift.
chimp007_uk
23-01-10, 07:40 PM
How did I miss your thread... Nice work Mr Al Reid ;)
I do like the way your engine bay looks, something about the shiney trumpets. Got a good map sorted yet?
I'll have to pop and see you guys soon in the Nova. It's been ages! I'm still trying to sort Tom his fans as well. Finger's crossed...
This makes me think that i need to update my WIP now. A job for tomorrow evening me thinks.
Al Reid? What u trying to imply?????
Lol cheers mate - the bay will look a lot better once I get my dizzy blank and mount the coil permanently etc etc. Map seems to be fine, im not getting any bad behaviour and it drives/pulls well - I think we might get a bit more out of it tho yet. Definately have to come up mate - and get your wip sorted!
Btw - sell me the manta!!!
tom reid
23-01-10, 09:47 PM
So it's official, you're ma bitchlol
Can we keep this thread on topic please?
(you massive load of donkey interfering sons of motherless goats...)
:roll:
Dave uk
24-01-10, 02:51 PM
Prey could you email me a copy of your map that you are using thanks dave
megajoltmaps@hotmail.co.uk
Dave uk
24-01-10, 02:51 PM
or any other maps that are out there for a megajolt
Prey could you email me a copy of your map that you are using thanks dave
megajoltmaps@hotmail.co.uk
Yeah can send you some stuff through - it's not on this laptop tho so will probably be the wkend - drove past where you are the other day enroute to drapers so would be good to meet up and have a look at what you're doing etc.
Dave uk
27-01-10, 05:56 PM
Thanks that would be good after long deliberation we have decided to give up on the throttle bodies and go for a set of r1 carbs like your self so we have a set of throttle bodies for sale / swop for a good set of r1 carbs.The engine has been removed from the old car today off to mbe race engines on Friday for some major work
When this site lets me i will put pics up
geth_xe
28-01-10, 09:18 PM
Just wondering how do you go about mapping the car? I take it you have a base map given from megajolt to use, but how do you get about inputing the values? Do you just guess a value or are there certain values for certain rpm?
Excellent build thread btw mate!
Dave uk
31-01-10, 03:19 PM
when we purchased our kit it come with some maps and one of them was for a vauxhall we used this for a wile with great results but now we have a map that a freind did for us that was even better when our new engine is fitted we get a free rolling road set up so see what comes from that keep you all posted
geth_xe
31-01-10, 09:34 PM
so it will definately run with the base map given?
when we purchased our kit it come with some maps and one of them was for a vauxhall we used this for a wile with great results but now we have a map that a freind did for us that was even better when our new engine is fitted we get a free rolling road set up so see what comes from that keep you all posted
Where do you go for your rolling road testing? As I've been thinking about this for mine - as mine was tuned on the road but it would be interesting to get some figures for comparison.
so it will definately run with the base map given?
The base map that comes with the megajolt is supposed to be safe for most engines and will get you running. Then you can tune it to it your specific engine - mine was tuned on the road with an aftermarket wideband and knock sensor to keep an eye on things.
Dave uk
01-02-10, 06:58 PM
just thrashed round the track lol
Dave uk
01-02-10, 07:04 PM
were the engine is being built he is going to set it up on his rolling road when it has been fitted back in the car (MBE he designs and builds ecu's) but there is a place not far from us i will get the info for you latter
Dave uk
01-02-10, 07:11 PM
www . torquetune . com
a freind used him said he was good but had to take his own lap top but pointed him in the right direction on setting up the megajolt
still not let me post urls untill i hit the magic 15 lol
just remove the gaps
Had a look on that site - will definately give them a shout when im looking to rr mine, looking forward to your pics! Still be good to have a look in person if you are about on a wkend?
Minor update - fitted my dizzy blank, it's made me want to tidy the bay up even more....
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01023.jpg
tom reid
08-02-10, 10:03 PM
Does look odd without the dizzy.
Does look odd without the dizzy.
nah it doesn't - 'looks the bollocks' to coin a phrase!
looking good al :cool:
cheers mate - need to get the motivation to get the rest of the bay cleaned out now.
Dave uk
14-02-10, 07:09 PM
HI prey bin a little busy for the last few weeks with work no probs if you wish to come and have a look at the car still work in progress no news about the engine yet but its off to JAC to have the exhaust made in a few day with the dummy engine fitted as the old one dont fit be nice if you could come in your car so can have a look at the carbs ect.Were did you get yours set up at as if we go to bike carbs need as much info as possible but still thinking about putting the 45's back on
Dave uk
14-02-10, 07:11 PM
Two more posts to go lol
Dave uk
14-02-10, 07:34 PM
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/thefazman_/all%20my%20pics/Photo011.jpghttp://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/thefazman_/all%20my%20pics/IMAG0300.jpg
Dave uk
14-02-10, 07:35 PM
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/thefazman_/all%20my%20pics/IMAG0301.jpg
have i just seen this at the garage on west street ? looks very very similar ?
Dave uk
14-02-10, 07:37 PM
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/thefazman_/all%20my%20pics/IMAG0292.jpghttp://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/thefazman_/all%20my%20pics/IMAG0293.jpghttp://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/thefazman_/all%20my%20pics/IMAG0298.jpg
Dave uk
14-02-10, 07:38 PM
have i just seen this at the garage on west street ? looks very very similar ?
lol thats the one
Dave uk
14-02-10, 07:38 PM
russ who owns the garage is my brother
oooooooo - it was me in the vectra saloon having a nosey lol
Dave uk
14-02-10, 07:40 PM
the old green shell next to it is up for sale all ready just needs small amount of work ie engine box and a bit of brake pipe work
Dave uk
14-02-10, 07:41 PM
ive not been in for a week because of work the young lad that works there Joe he races it
HI prey bin a little busy for the last few weeks with work no probs if you wish to come and have a look at the car still work in progress no news about the engine yet but its off to JAC to have the exhaust made in a few day with the dummy engine fitted as the old one dont fit be nice if you could come in your car so can have a look at the carbs ect.Were did you get yours set up at as if we go to bike carbs need as much info as possible but still thinking about putting the 45's back on
Car looks awesome matey - good to see some pics, definately fancy a look and I'll bring the nova down no probs - can go for a run etc. My carbs and megajolt have both been setup down at tom reids as I'm learning as I go with the mapping, next step really is to get it rr'd to see how it compares to standard etc.
novaload1992
15-02-10, 01:43 PM
good luck
good luck
thanks! with what? :confused:
No progress to report as I'm under orders t finish the kitchen - but I'm hoping to get the gearbox replaced at some stage soon. Just in the name of an update heres a pic of the nova looking outclassed with a couple of motors at a recent retro rides meet (shame about the rain):
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/IMG_0209.jpg
Cheers for the pic tom!
vaughanmc
18-02-10, 10:20 AM
Proper Metro 6R4 ? and Mk2 Escort X-Pack ?
Proper Metro 6R4 ? and Mk2 Escort X-Pack ?
escort is indeed xpack - bmw powered, 6r4 is a rep - rx8 underneath!
seen it on RR,
318 powered escort is soo nice
Anyways when you taking your engine out and selling it to me lol
seen it on RR,
318 powered escort is soo nice
Anyways when you taking your engine out and selling it to me lol
But what are you gonna put it in if your sig is to be believed? lol
But what are you gonna put it in if your sig is to be believed? lol
well pending the next couple off weeks i may have another ;)
well pending the next couple off weeks i may have another ;)
What u after then mate? Keeping the saloon or shifting it?
Little parts update, have a new clutch and just been sent pics of this which should here to go on when we get round to changing the box - woo :thumb:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMG_0211.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMG_0212.jpg
Think I had a quick grope of that fly the other week, how much does it weigh?
You planning on changing the box before it breaks completly lol
What u after then mate? Keeping the saloon or shifting it?
Saloon is gone :)
couldn't afford insurance renewal :cry:
I am debating whether another nova (3dr hatch)
or a cheap Mk1 astra gte has came up
local to my home in essex :cool:
lionel - not sure mate but its about as far as you want to go with the lightening - will weigh it when im down next!
draper - i could drive it for years like that - it wont break! but the noise is annoying...
connor - gone! hmmm, i say buy the nova and send me the details of the astra (seriously!) - would love a mk1
connor - gone! hmmm, i say buy the nova and send me the details of the astra (seriously!) - would love a mk1
i would give you the details of the astra but...
i am buying it :p
oh and the owner said that you can only buy it if
you are ginger and your name is connor
lucky really lol
i would give you the details of the astra but...
i am buying it :p
oh and the owner said that you can only buy it if
you are ginger and your name is connor
lucky really lol
not really, your still ginger lol
not really, your still ginger lol
lol lol you could say that
http://www.randomfunnypicture.com/pictures/424609b26b212bd6d3e28a4b9dbdfec2ff6.jpg
well if you cant beat em... join em :p
so it was you who went past me the other day! i was wondering who it was! lol looks nice mate and goes well!
Dave uk
14-03-10, 09:27 PM
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/thefazman_/12319_356626440811_588460811_425451.jpg
so it was you who went past me the other day! i was wondering who it was! lol looks nice mate and goes well!
yeah u dont see many novas floating about this end of the world - we're a select few!
chimp007_uk
15-03-10, 08:40 PM
yeah u dont see many novas floating about this end of the world - we're a select few!
Thats because they're all stuck in Tom's back garden... :d
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/thefazman_/12319_356626440811_588460811_425451.jpg
now thats looking good mate!
tom reid
15-03-10, 08:44 PM
Thats because they're all stuck in Tom's back garden... :d
Hoi, watch it sonnylol
chimp007_uk
15-03-10, 08:45 PM
Hoi, watch it sonnylol
I've got nothing to fear my car isn't there lol Nur nur na nurrrr nur :p
what manifold did you run the bike carbs on mate ?
Thats because they're all stuck in Tom's back garden... :d
cheeky git lol
what manifold did you run the bike carbs on mate ?
Its a fabricated manifold that came from tom reid - but he can get fabricated or cast ones now depending on what engine you have. Drop him a PM.
A little bit of progress! Being as my gearbox has been making nasty noises for a while now I've been getting bits together to replace it - finally started to put some of the bits together so that I can set a date for the swap, pics:
Oh what is this?
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01071.jpg
Add this:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01072.jpg
And some gaskets plus some cleaning:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01075.jpg
Waiting on my flywheel, have the clutch and we're about ready to go...
chimp007_uk
13-04-10, 06:53 PM
looking good Al! It's been there so long, you'll miss the whine lol
Jesus Christ you actually polished the whole box lol Has that got the Quaife diff in?
tom reid
13-04-10, 08:21 PM
looking good Al! It's been there so long, you'll miss the whine lol
No he won't, he whines more than the feckin gearboxlol , arabs eh?
Yeah its got the quaife in it - cant wait lol
Wont miss the whine at all! (you load of gayboys)
dj_wudgey
13-04-10, 11:57 PM
No progress to report as I'm under orders t finish the kitchen - but I'm hoping to get the gearbox replaced at some stage soon. Just in the name of an update heres a pic of the nova looking outclassed with a couple of motors at a recent retro rides meet (shame about the rain):
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/IMG_0209.jpg
Cheers for the pic tom!
nice pic mate nova looks good though!!
Drivetrain update! Got my gearbox swapped over yesterday - so thanks due again to tom reid for the help and facilities and draper for standing about doing pretty much nothing ... cheers chaps!
Only one little hitch, I couldnt put my paddle clutch in because I wasnt aware the flywheel needed skimming - so that will be fitted when I can get a replacement flywheel done.
Have gone from an f13 CR, 3.7 diff, standard clutch and flywheel to a freshened up f13 CR, 4.1 diff + quaife, paddle clutch (when i can fit it) and a superlight flywheel.
Didnt take many pics as I still havent tracked down my camera, think the pixies have had that. Only these to show for now - I will get one of it in the car just for the sake of it later:
Flywheel on:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01077.jpg
Box ready to go in:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01078.jpg
I know I should have taken some more but everyone knows what a nova on axle stands looks like, also did the lower arm polybushes as everything was accessible.
Well report wise - im impressed! As a package it has completely changed the manner of the car, the drive is much more urgent and the launch from corners is massively improved.
Obviously only played with it for one day but im looking forward to the rain!
Facking hell, how safe is that flywheel??? lol
Facking hell, how safe is that flywheel??? lol
Within the limits! It was machined by a very reputable race engine builder so I'm confident it will be absolutely fine. :thumb:
Yer i was meant to come to toms on the sunday but was really badly hungover lol
And Al you still have to take me for a ride in this :d
Yer i was meant to come to toms on the sunday but was really badly hungover lol
And Al you still have to take me for a ride in this :d
No problems mate, should be about this wkend at some stage!
No problems mate, should be about this wkend at some stage!
schweeeeet :)
tom reid
28-04-10, 03:14 PM
Facking hell, how safe is that flywheel??? lol
Like you would know, ya long haired lout, lol
Time for an update - not a very good one but hey this aint no fair weather wip.....
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01135.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01136.jpg
Time for a headgasket - just gone between 3 and 4 and started between 1 and 2, it wasn't terminal failure so it could have been worse and it will get away with a freshen up and a skim.
The head is off and being worked on and I have got a nice little list of things to do before it gets back together:
fit new bigger rad and spal fan,
change starter motor,
cut the fuel resistant hose for the carbs,
reinstall the edis etc in the cabin and hide/reroute the wiring,
clean and paint a few bits,
full service when its back together
- so happy days!
did you find out what was up with up with it then pal
did you find out what was up with up with it then pal
Yeah jus gasket gave up lol -it was still running and not using any oil water or mixing, not overheated either. Jus lack of compression on 3 or 4 lol!
bakerznova
17-05-10, 10:08 PM
good work mate !
taffnova
18-05-10, 09:00 PM
nice little sleeper mate bet sounds awsome
Cheers chaps - yeah it does sound nice (i think!) ha ha.
Been out and done a bit on it this eve, being as the head is away. Fitted the bigger rad and spal:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01161.jpg
Gives a load more room in the bay - and saves a tiny bit of weight:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01162.jpg
Also decided to lose the bumper bars - have got the front one sorted, just need to tag a couple of captive nuts onto the brackets and can fit that. With the back I just bolted the brackets on as its easy to unbolt the bumper in the car.
Brackets fitted, just used a piece of tube as a spacer:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01158.jpg
And not much to give it away on the outside - just need to touch these up with grey:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01159.jpg
dj_wudgey
19-05-10, 02:10 PM
nice work mate loosing abit off weight there aswell!! get the carpet up and all the tar out from underneath if you havent already that weighs quite allot!!!
Just realised I've got no interior pics in this thread! Yeah saved a lot of weight with the tar matting and the seats and belts etc.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC00590.jpg
dj_wudgey
19-05-10, 02:25 PM
loving the lack off interior matey lol!!!
dustbin doorcards required :)
loving the lack off interior matey lol!!!
No pics of the back but obviously no seats, spare wheel etc :thumb:
I could really do with taking more weight off the front tho as the back does feel light - so a fg bonnet would be nice, also relocate battery to the back is on the list - all helps!
dustbin doorcards required :)
yeah pretty much! just need to track down some thin 1mm or so black plastic to cut some replacements as im not keen on running with the winder mechanisms etc exposed.
yeah pretty much! just need to track down some thin 1mm or so black plastic to cut some replacements as im not keen on running with the winder mechanisms etc exposed.
Buy my carbon ones lol
Let me know what you find Alan, I fancy some lightweight black plastic doorcards also
Let me know what you find Alan, I fancy some lightweight black plastic doorcards also
found a place that sells the 1.5mm black dimpled sheet - just got to measure up accurately and work out whether best to buy the big sheets or ones that just fit - i take it you only want fronts?
Got round to doing the front bumper iron removal - welded a washer and nut onto the brackets (cheers tom!):
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01166.jpg
Some tube glued into the bumper for spacing after trimming all the lugs etc off:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01167.jpg
And on the car, don't stand out much really - will touch them with grey if they annoy me. Bumper now removed with two allen bolts on front and two original 10mm on wings:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01171.jpg
And back:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01170.jpg
Also for no other reason than I'd put my pillar drill back in and this was off the car and needed painting anyway:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01169.jpg
Finally the battery is going in the back, so I moved my fuel reg into the vacant space to tidy the bay:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01172.jpg
Also tided some wiring up on this side - fan, reverse switch, horn and earth strap etc:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01173.jpg
The crap and muck everywhere is because I covered the seams with watered down clear waxoyl when they were done - I will get round to cleaning it up..... maybe.
tom reid
24-05-10, 05:01 PM
Alternater bracket is....holey
Nice work, front bumper should be mega quick to remove now! You got a box for the battery?
Nice work, front bumper should be mega quick to remove now! You got a box for the battery?
No mate I'm having a sealed one behind the passenger seat - if you want one give tom a bell as I'm getting it thru him.
Can you guess what it is yet?:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01175.jpg
Went here, glad I removed it as it was rusting behind the bracket:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01176.jpg
Grindered, wire wheeled back shiny, etch primer, high build primer and a few coats of colour:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01179.jpg
While the carbs were off I thought it would be silly not to give them a clean. I think the jets need to go up a size too but random photos of bits first:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01182.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01181.jpg
empty bottles of savanna dry cider put away first i see ;)
aye no point taking pics of empty bottles.....! you left fosters as well - but that will still be there next time you make an appearance, i dont drink it:thumb:
After having to wait for the postie the carbs are back together - new fuel resistant hose, carb bowl, trumpet and cap bolts all replaced with stainless cap heads and a good clean:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01186.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01188.jpg
Bit of progress on the head rebuild, had new guides so had to ream them:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01233.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01234.jpg
And cut the seats (once again thanks to tom for the tooling and tutorials!):
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01235.jpg
I seem to be going backwards with it now rather than forwards - every time i go to the garage I make more jobs.....
Anyway my megajolt hard rev limiter turned up so soldered up and installed that:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01231.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01232.jpg
Top work Al
Cheers dude, although I have to stop myself now I think - what started as simply rewiring my megajolt has turned into a full, dash out, strip down and rewire/hide wiring mission.....
Really crap photos but some of the state of the front end and inside (dash is out but in place):
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01247.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01246.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01244.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01243.jpg
Nice work, neat wiring rocks! Get a better camera though :(
Nice work, neat wiring rocks! Get a better camera though :(
My pentax has gone awol - 2yr old phone camera with no flash will have to do!
Im beginning to think this might be more hassle than its worth.... but meh, ive started it now:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01250.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01251.jpg
And my bin box so far:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/DSC01252.jpg
Being as lionel hurt my feelings by highlighting my lack of camera - I had to go and buy one.......
Spent an hour on the wiring last night, starting to put things back - before:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0013.jpg
After:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0030.jpg
For anyone that is interested I've removed the radio, surplus (ie options I didn't have) and now not needed (rear wash/wipe, switch lighting etc) wiring.
Also put in my fusebox for the fuel pump and mj, earths for mj, tps and edis. Finally ran my ignition battery cable, fuel pump live and washer pump down the centre of the car - need to add to this the extended cable for the alternator/starter.
JordyzNova
10-06-10, 10:11 AM
looking good matey :thumb:
Im thinking about cutting the dash down a bit before putting it back in - I need to keep the top for the heater vents and to look reasonably standard from outside. Pondering removing the black area - and then painting the rest satin black:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0031A.jpg
Well i chopped it anyway - and mounted the fusebox etc up, I think it looks ok and will definately make accessing fuses easier than when it was rattling about behind the dash like it used to:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0045.jpg
Or does it just look ****e?lol
LEWI007
11-06-10, 09:33 AM
Doesnt look too bad, are you putting a glovebox back in ?
Doesnt look too bad, are you putting a glovebox back in ?
No but i might panel it in with thin plastic sheet - same on the drivers side - not sure yet
I like the dash, wil keep the sun off your clocks but also give accessible wiring, win win. Also I like your better quality pics lol
After a mooch round looms (local scrappy) with lionel on the wkend I picked up a zx wiper mechanism to fit - mistakenly thinking that it would save some weight (it doesn't btw, so don't bother if thats your thing) - but essentially all it does is tidy up the bay a bit more and lose the motor from the firewall.
Anyway, cleaned up mechanism:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0067.jpg
Mounted:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0073.jpg
I found that just the one bolt through the scuttle gutter let the wiper flex a lot, so I also put one through the top of the scuttle with a spacer. Both the tabs on the wiper mech needed bending to allow the spindle to sit at a decent angle to the screen.
I tested it with the nova wiper arm but will be using the zx one as it sweeps better, just need to trim the length down a bit and rebend the tab on the end.
Did you cut off the unused bolt hole so it clears the bulkhead better too?
Did you cut off the unused bolt hole so it clears the bulkhead better too?
Ok ok I forgot some bits - yeah i did have to trim that tab off dude altho i think you could probably get away without it depending how hard you wanted to wedge it into the bulkhead - i also put a 2mm spacer in between the scuttle gutter bolt.
Now with video! The sweep isnt as good as the original but its good enough if biased to the drivers side a bit. I just need to shorten the wiper arm:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/th_IMGP0078.jpg (http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/?action=view¤t=IMGP0078.mp4)
Also finished off putting the front end wiring out through the wing - it looks a bit pikey but i'm fairly sure the wiring wont get damp!
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0070.jpg
Tested my front end wiring and it all works so it can go back together - I thought being as it's in bits a rub down and frsh coat of waxoyl wont hurt as it seems to have done a pretty good job over the last 3yrs:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0089.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0088.jpg
Got a few little jobs done over the weekend (altho still havent finished the head as waiting on a reamer) - done a rear wheel bearing, waxoyled up the rear as well, swapped wheels round front to back, drilled through for my battery cable and megajolt wiring and got my wiper arm modified and mounted:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0099.jpg
tom reid
27-06-10, 02:56 PM
Al managed to knock one of the mounting bolts off off his solid engine mount, so to fix it I had to drill a hole in it to get the old one out and then weld a new bolt in it's place.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w195/tomreid/alengmnt2.jpg
I decided to replace the other bolt as well, and drill a few more holes..
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w195/tomreid/alengmnt1.jpg[/IMG
[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w195/tomreid/alengmnt7.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w195/tomreid/alengmnt6.jpg
Draper came over to weld his car, on the hottest day of the year!
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w195/tomreid/draperweldingonthehottestdayoftheye.jpg
Hope you like the mount Al, it's in keeping with your weight loss programmelol
Cheers again mate - it's not really weight loss tho unless u weigh it before and after. So i'm claiming -20kg for that little lot.....
400kg nova here I come lol
I cleaned up the old gasket etc off my bike carb manifold last nite and it needs repainting - is it wrong to think about polishing it and the carb trumpets? :roll:
chimp007_uk
29-06-10, 01:11 PM
You call me a sothern shandy drinking softy...
Sort it out, and polish them up :p
chimp007_uk
29-06-10, 01:14 PM
Draper came over to weld his car, on the hottest day of the year!
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w195/tomreid/draperweldingonthehottestdayoftheye.jpg
Hope you like the mount Al, it's in keeping with your weight loss programmelol
My eyes must be deceiving me... This must be some sor of optical illusion, that or someone is getting mighty fine with their photo-shopping skillzzzzzz!
My eyes must be deceiving me... This must be some sor of optical illusion, that or someone is getting mighty fine with their photo-shopping skillzzzzzz!
Whats that:
1) draper actually working on his car?
2) draper working while someone else watches?
3) draper using a tool with any form of protective gear?
:confused:
cheeky bastids the lot of ya lol
ok i did it anyway, so help me god i polished something (i hope this doesnt start a bad habit....). didnt photo very well tho, they dont look smudgy in real life:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0115.jpg
chimp007_uk
30-06-10, 10:45 AM
:gay:
Cheers chaps - Ive just been informed Tom has taken delivery of the required reamer to finish off my valve guides so it should be out and about again quite soon.... Is it wrong that i'm excited?
tom reid
03-07-10, 09:17 AM
Cheers again mate - it's not really weight loss tho unless u weigh it before and after. So i'm claiming -20kg for that little lot.....
400kg nova here I come lol
Bring your fishy weighing thingy over, I still have the swarf and cut out bits , but you'll have to give them back to me for weighing in. lol
Bring your fishy weighing thingy over, I still have the swarf and cut out bits , but you'll have to give them back to me for weighing in. lol
I'll bring it tonite and you can weigh them then..... :thumb:
Got my mended mount fitted up yesterday (pics later) and started fitting the water pipes and bonnet cable etc back up. Need a final push on the wiring this week to get it ready for the weekend....
nova ian
05-07-10, 11:54 AM
Glad you got some work done on yours aswell!! looking forward to seeing this in the flesh.
Sure you'll have it done in no time
Not got too much to do - need to finish plumbing it up, put the battery wiring in, plumb up the washer, reinstall the megajolt, then stick the dash back in and I'm about there I think!
Engine mount in place:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/prey001/nova/IMGP0121.jpg
Also got the guides finished off, valves lapped in and a broken inlet manifold stud sorted down at toms so the head now just needs skimming and rebuilding.....
scott.parker
07-07-10, 09:16 PM
Not seen this before, looks quite smart mate, well done on it all so far.
Scott
Cheers dude - appreciate it.
Well no pics again - I will get some later, but yesterday I finished plumbing the bay in and put the alternator/starter wiring in, wired up the fuel pump and the washer bag (which is now behind the drivers seat - for now, i might move it to behind the passenger once the battery is in).
Tom has dropped off my head to be skimmed (cheers chap) so hoping that will be back for the wkend so fingers crossed.... although going to billing means it could still not happen lol
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