Bigs 300 bhp xe project

And now just going through bits and bobs ive got to go on.

ax gt single wiper motor
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modified cam cover ( can you work out whats different )
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http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...ltrbits065.jpg

cavi turbo six speed gear shifter
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...ltrbits070.jpg

vectra v6 brakes
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beside nova gte disks
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six speed fwd conversion kit
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...ltrbits075.jpg

conversion hubs
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...ltrbits074.jpg

full gasket kit
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...ltrbits078.jpg

equel lenght shaft set up
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...ltrbits045.jpg

corsa gsi brake set up
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...ltrbits047.jpg

maxda rx7 twin turbo rad and twin fan
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...ltrbits046.jpg

and here ive started cutting the spare wheel out ready to put the rad in the boot
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and here ive marked out there about where i want to cut the rear arch out for the rear arches.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...va/bigs024.jpg

just to make sure i cut a little bit first to see behind
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i was and had plenty to play with so......
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still plenty that can get cut out

And finishing for now with a few pics of the car on wheels with the kit on with tape lol just so i could see what it will look like. from a previous tread a week or so ago.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...newnova099.jpg

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Whoa that is shell is a pear! lol

I would keep my eye out for a mint 1.2 shell etc there are a few about at the moment....

You will always be chasing the rot around tbh...

very interesting read bigs,hope it all works out for you mate.i think priority is a mint shell,(the current one dont look in good health),then start on the chassis work(priority),a fully prepared shell will then be waiting for a fully prepared engine.im loving the enthusiasm you have and if i had a decent wedge going in the bank,then id be totaly in the same frame of mind.good luck once again mate, will be keeping close tabs on this thread.:thumb:

I dont mean to be rude but whats the idea with the banana manifold? Wish i had the space to do a track car

There is more chyance of me finishing my Escort off than that car being finished !

Find yourself a good shell mate as that is NOT worth putting anytime into.

Personally I'd also sell that manifold and get a BTB or Simpson one, there is nothing cool about having half of the engine bay hanging through the front bumper

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Originally Posted by Jonlem

There is more chyance of me finishing my Escort off than that car being finished !

Find yourself a good shell mate as that is NOT worth putting anytime into.

Personally I'd also sell that manifold and get a BTB or Simpson one, there is nothing cool about having half of the engine bay hanging through the front bumper

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Yup and TBH how are you going to crack 300bhp from a xe when swindon with unlimited budget did not?

i believe swindon had to stick to the 1998cc, this is going to be 2.2 or 2.3 when the engine is built. not saying its going to hit 300hp but in the long run it would have developed into a similar spec to sbd's 292+ kit and swindons top spec all be it a larger capacity. it could even be lower in power due it being a longer stroke but it should make up for that in torque.