Keiths Nova Turbo build

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12-11-07, 05:34 PM
krobinson

Yeah an uprated pump will defo be purchased.
12-11-07, 05:39 PM
Paul

walbro 255 is very good upgradwe
12-11-07, 07:19 PM
Mike

Courtenay/Regal used to sell 4bar FPR's for LET fuel rails :thumb: use that with a Walbro pump.
12-11-07, 07:38 PM
krobinson

Phase 2 only needs 3.5bar tho?
12-11-07, 08:06 PM
John

top stuff keith!, btw where are your rack mounts from?
12-11-07, 08:17 PM
krobinson

The metal mounts are std and just plated. The orange poly mounts I found on ebay, not been able to see another set since tho! The fella who did them sells all the orange nova bush's on ebay so maybe give him a shout?

Keith
12-11-07, 09:34 PM
Lee H

I'm using a Walbro 255 fuel pump, fits in the standard cradle well if you use the sleeve off the standard pump as well.
12-11-07, 09:50 PM
Mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by krobinson

Phase 2 only needs 3.5bar tho?

And? Standard LETs are 3bar IIRC, so either way you'll need to replace it.
12-11-07, 09:52 PM
krobinson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Last Of The Nova SR'S

And? Standard LETs are 3bar IIRC, so either way you'll need to replace it.

Well if phase 2 runs on 3.5bar of fuel pressure then there's no point in fitting a 4bar regulator.

Keith
12-11-07, 09:58 PM
Mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by krobinson

Well if phase 2 runs on 3.5bar of fuel pressure then there's no point in fitting a 4bar regulator.

Keith

lol so why were you asking/saying in the first place then lol although it saves having to change it in the future if you decide to go bigger bhp.

Its always better to have more then you need, just incase you have to "need" it :thumb:
12-11-07, 10:03 PM
krobinson

I didnt ask about FPR's tho! Just about pumps.

Thanks anyways :D

Keith
12-11-07, 10:35 PM
R1CH

If you use a 4.0 bar reg when you only need a 3.5 bar reg then its gonna overfuel !!
More shiney bits eh, it'll soon all come together.
:thumb:
12-11-07, 10:51 PM
faker

buddy boy that thing looks superb, hats off to you sir!
12-11-07, 11:12 PM
krobinson

Quote:

Originally Posted by faker

buddy boy that thing looks superb, hats off to you sir!

Was it worth stripping the old girl then?

Keith
12-11-07, 11:45 PM
Rob77

Get an adjustable reg mate.

Not worth getting a fixed one IMO.

Allows you to adjust fueling accurately and to the exact pressure the engine required (if you use a wideband to monitor AFR).
13-11-07, 09:32 AM
Ben

Quote:

Originally Posted by krobinson

Phase 2 only needs 3.5bar tho?

Turbo's and not enough fuel are never a good idea, better to have slightly more than the correct amount.
13-11-07, 10:39 AM
krobinson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

Turbo's and not enough fuel are never a good idea, better to have slightly more than the correct amount.

Yeah and I dont want to be blowing this one up!

Keith
13-11-07, 12:07 PM
Mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

Turbo's and not enough fuel are never a good idea, better to have slightly more than the correct amount.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Last Of The Nova SR's

Its always better to have more then you need, just incase you have to "need" it :thumb:

A thank you :thumb:
13-11-07, 04:18 PM
Adam

A 4 bar reg tho is too much for phase 2, it'll chuck too much fuel in.

Its always better to have "more" yeah, pump wise(walbro is always handy). But not regulator wise, you want the pressure set spot on.
As long as the afr is fine(which it should be if ph2 is designed for 3.5bar), it'll be fine.
13-11-07, 05:29 PM
craig green

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

Turbo's and not enough fuel are never a good idea, better to have slightly more than the correct amount.

Road cars should always run a bit richer than stoich.
13-11-07, 10:45 PM
krobinson

Well, This has to be the best and most exciting update for me yet. Steven txt me Last night to say the engine was ready (ARP bolts and metal tensioners fitted) So I wasted no time and collected it at 2pm with the help of Cormac.

We then got home and set about fitting my billet lightened flywheel, new clutch, and gearbox to the engine. And then fitted it to the bay.

I also then removed the rocker cover, and fitted my new properly painted one, with the amazingly well done Red plug cover (thanks nick!!)

I'll let the pics say the rest!

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13-11-07, 10:45 PM
krobinson

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13-11-07, 10:46 PM
krobinson

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13-11-07, 10:46 PM
krobinson

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/c8e2a91f.jpg

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Thanks again,

Keith
13-11-07, 10:53 PM
R1CH

:thumb:
Be running in no time !!

What you doing for the AFM - Turbo pipe ?? Noticed you anit chopped the slam panel at all.
13-11-07, 10:54 PM
Cormac

Pic overload lol Very worthwile days work tho, such a joy to work at a basicly brand new engine which isnt covered in grime and no rusty nuts and bolts to mess about with, this car is one serious piece of kit, Anyone who has the pleasure of seeing it in the future will agree, Whats the stipulations for a concours car? this is surely a future champion!!!

Let the work roll on, wiring next, yehaa
13-11-07, 10:59 PM
krobinson

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1CH

:thumb:
Be running in no time !!

What you doing for the AFM - Turbo pipe ?? Noticed you anit chopped the slam panel at all.

Cheers :D

Going to chop the turbo inlet pipe instead and modify it to run under the water hose.

Keith
13-11-07, 11:02 PM
Adam Moran

Keith you always impress me with your attention to detail.

Fantastic work and the best thing is even thou the cars you build are imaculate you still drive them like a mad man! lol

Big pat on the back my friend ;)
13-11-07, 11:06 PM
krobinson

Cheers Bud :D
13-11-07, 11:15 PM
Iain

You look really young lol Looking good, I can imagine as Cormac said it's enjoyable to work with a brand new engine and components. :thumb:
14-11-07, 12:01 AM
Adam

Not bad :D lol
14-11-07, 12:35 AM
Nick J

Excellent progress mate!
14-11-07, 11:03 AM
krobinson

Cheers fellas :D
14-11-07, 02:30 PM
k0ax

not bad, not bad
14-11-07, 04:41 PM
matthew172

that looks excellent, definately on its way to being a show winner !
14-11-07, 06:35 PM
krobinson

One Turbo intake chopped, taking it to my neighbour to get alloy welded.
I've since mocked up the water pipe and there's loads of room :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/4c98aa7f.jpg

Keith
14-11-07, 07:06 PM
Dan-SR

Very nice Keith,love the colour and that engine is imaculate,Great find on the Car mate :thumb:
14-11-07, 08:40 PM
Ste L

awsome work keith :thumb:
14-11-07, 09:02 PM
chrisnovaturbo

looking good cant wait to see it.
16-11-07, 04:25 PM
krobinson

Hey Folks,

Another small update from the work i've been doing this past two days.

Bought a Riv Nut kit, and fitted rivnuts to the lower front panel, upper front panel, and chassis leg, so I can mount my oil cooler and later on my intercooler and radiator.

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Oil cooler fitted

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Got myself a new Startmotor for ?35 through a friend in a motorfactors :D

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Fitted my tie bars, ball joints, and rose jointed/lowered front tie bars.

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