lifter pump was 120ish i think from speedflow:thumb: does about 470ltrs p/h awesome bit of kitQuote:
Originally Posted by The Simps
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lifter pump was 120ish i think from speedflow:thumb: does about 470ltrs p/h awesome bit of kitQuote:
Originally Posted by The Simps
no real update really, i have been wiring yesterday, all starter/alternator wiring is complete, battery cable ran inside the car
oil return sorted for the turbo so thats another job ticked off the list, map sensor and boost control solenoid also mounted.
i just need to get a little battery for behind the passenger seat and she wil turn over
its getting close now
not long now then.
Fingers crossed.
You dont know Gary lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Ernie
Will end up buying more and more gubbins until he loses track and gives in with minutes to go...
:eek:
:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Will F
sounds like wot your doing with your's will lol when's yours coming back out nowQuote:
Originally Posted by Will F
I thought Will had sold his lol.
lol
It will be on the road THIS WEEKEND! :eek:
Going to Dar's tomorrow to finish off the fule gubbins.
On a Trailor?Quote:
Originally Posted by Will F
i have done a bit more on the nova
fuel system is pretty much there once i get the rivnut tool from will i can secure everything down!
cav internal shifter is there as well cheers to kristan for his help
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../Photo0060.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../Photo0062.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../Photo0063.jpg
That tank really does look wicked!
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Originally Posted by The Simps
thank you :D im pleased with it
did a compression test today
175 175 170 175
still wont start though :(
Serious bit of kit mate :)
tank looks awsome mate, where did you purchase it from ???
any idea why its not starting ???
ecu base map issues i think mate, will need to plug laptop in next week and see if i can play about and get it to runQuote:
Originally Posted by djbrowney
hope you get it started mate will be a cool car wen it is all done
well not updated for a few weeks so here goes alot of pictures in one go
before i start must say massive thanks to gareth (G8WCC) and my brother (corsakid) for all the help
finally got around to installing the cav shifter or calibra as this turned out to be anyways
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02090.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02091.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02092.jpg
on with the exhaust
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02063.jpg
welding hero and exhaust fabricator mr birch
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02064.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02068.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02069.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02071.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02072.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02079.jpg
down pipe tacked in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02080.jpg
almost dropped it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02081.jpg
kristan inspecting gareths welding lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02082.jpg
gareth doing what he does best
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02086.jpg
one down pipe done, a flexi was installed before fitting
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02087.jpg
few of the car and engine
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02088.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02089.jpg
excuse the oilcooler, just a temporary measure just so i could get it running, waiting for hydraulic man to come and make some new pipes for the mocal oil cooler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02083.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC02084.jpg
also anothet temp is the blue silcone going from chargecooler to header tank i have got bends on order, will be sorted today if they arrive :D
and a video
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...h_MOV02094.jpg
not perfect but im no pro at this mapping lark yet, but im getting better :D
Looks good, can i ask where you got your ignition leads from?
Bit of topic, But you see the autograss Mini in the background? Has that a Vauxhall engine in it? Only wondering because it looks like the car I built!
yes it has a 1.4 8 valveQuote:
Originally Posted by mjwales
the owner said it was built in north wales
its in for twin 45 conversion :)
magnecour directQuote:
Originally Posted by Rick Draper
Thought it looked familiar mate. Im sure It'll fly with 45's on, Went well with just a twin choke! Btw, Your car is looking good mate! :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by discoinferno
car looks cracking
Thats a nice bit of welding on the exhaust!!
b e a u t i f u l
Looking good :)
its getting there :)
glad your happy with it dude wont be long now till its on the road. :thumb:
Just read all of this,its truly stunning.Excellent parts combined with outstanding workmanship.
Well done
:)thankyou for the positive comments :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Andy
bit of an update it moved under its own steam, we have gears, clutch, just need to bleed the brakes now and ready to roll
Not long now then Gary.
not long at all, im off on holiday now so final mapping will take place once i get back!
i will then get some power figures and see where we stand
nothing new really just purchased a set of vx220 dials for the nova!
Chav.
Will you be wiring them in? lol
YES they wont be that hard to wire in,Quote:
Originally Posted by Will F
Just saw the whole thread...thanks for story and photos. She's a real beut mate, the metal work and welding is pure art !
Glad it nearly finished ! bet you can't wait to use it in anger.
it will be a a great moment when i get to drive it properly for the first time!:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonlem