Lol, cool mate, get there :)
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Lol, cool mate, get there :)
Any link to the wideband set up Adam?
I assume with the cams, you are looking to use the bike carbs & inlet you had before? ..... track day bug?
Hes got the cam's up for sale now Craig.
i feel a big block engine coming soon, and it might not be an xe lol
http://www.14point7.com/JAW/JAW.htmQuote:
Originally Posted by craig green
Lol, keep up Craig, i sold the bike carbs and inlet months ago ;) lol
The plan was:
Keep my current inlet setup
The new 288 cams
Keep current exhaust manifold and system
Arp rod bolts/SBD cambelt rollers
Go-tech Management.
Would be good for 150/160hp imo.
But i am VERY tempted by a BB, but having trouble finding cv's/shafts which is kind of putting me off tbh, plus the cost of rebuilding the engine(cambelt etc etc), mount kit, proper front springs. Would cost as much to convert as to get my curreent engine to 150/160hp IMO.
So im in two minds(as usual), would be cool seeing whats possible from a baby xe through without throttle bodies.
And yeah, i want to do more track days in it, but still keep it road driveable/legal
SM FTW! :cool:
nice preoject mate , im makiung one cimilar too :)
Had a few engine/car "probs" this morning, fcuker let me down for the first time ever, had to get a taxi to work lol
Anyways, got home and decided spray the bumpers/grab handle gloss black, looks better than the old grey colour IMO :)
Not the best of jobs, but it'll be fine :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...Dscn0644re.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...Dscn0646re.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...Dscn0648re.jpg
Just the door handles left to do.
so instead of fixing what let you down, you painted the bumpers? lol
Yes :D
I dont know what the problem is yet, but it wont turn over and im having some weird electrical problems. Thinking its a broken main starter earth or something.
Will have a look tomorrow
Those new bumpers look the bollocks! It'll look nice while you can't drive it at least. lol
Well, look on the bright side, at least they wont get stone chipped :p lol
:D black bumpers = WIN!
Always a winner Ad, white car, gloss black bumpers :thumb: shame i done it first lol lol lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Adam
But fourtunately, my cars on the road, so i can make out that you copied me :D
Only joking :p lol lol
Time for a slight update.
After Combe i decided i needed more power, so planned a xe conversion. But thats off the cards ATM, due to money needing spending on other things than cars, and having no time to do a conversion(car is used daily for work etc)
SO baby xe is staying for now :cool:
Discs and pads on my 16v brakes were getting on a bit, so i decided fit some 284s :D
Using Cally Turbo calipers(cheers John), genuine GM pads, and Fiat Coupe discs.
Got them fitted yesterday, will do a how to when i have time :)
Old 256
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0746Custom.jpg
Here you can see an "imprint" of the brake pad left on the disc, which is NOT good, and is probably the reason i was getting slight vibration when braking hard.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0752Custom.jpg
New 284 vs 256
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0755Custom.jpg
Now, you can see the reason the Coupe dics dont go straight on, one hole is slightly out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0756Custom.jpg
So, sorted that with a drill/carbide bit, and they fly straight on.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0762Custom.jpg
New caliper(the 54 being the piston size, whereas v6 are 57 giving a "longer" pedal, hence i went for these)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0760Custom.jpg
Fitted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0765Custom.jpg
Had to move one of the wheel weights as it was hitting the caliper lol
Woo, check out that clearance :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0769Custom.jpg
:cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0770Medium.jpg
Did a few miles with them on today, did some 70-5 "braking runs" to bed them on. And Foooook me they work lol
You can feel the rear end go properly light under hard braking, and speedo needle bounces off the zero stop lol
Thank god i have harnesses fitted, lol
Overall, a very good result, id recommend them.
BTW, the pedal is no different to a 256 setup, which i was also pleased about :)
Thats all for now :thumb:
cripes.. gnats cock eh..
look ace tho, get those lap times down..
There not going to help with 1/4 times as there hefty buggers. lol
But im hoping they work well around Donny in July :)
Good work Ad. Interesting that you find the pedal no different. May consider these as an upgrade although i should really fit some billets lol
Ive had V6 calipers on before, and they were terrible. Well, they worked great, but with the pedal 2" off the floor.
These have a similar piston size to 2L 16v, but bigger pads/discs.
So a good overall choice :)
Great progress as usual mate.
In the back of my mind I know I want 284's. Reading this just makes me wish I had them now. Atleast it might prove a worthy upgrade at the end of the summer maybe.
Glad you are staying smallblock for the time being anyway. No more traitor jokes, sorry..
Have you got to drive yours anywhere to use the brakes yet? Opinion of v6?
Although yours may be better with a corsa mc/servo setup.
Picking up xe shafts at PV, so the options always there. But im just tempted sell them on tbh, cant really be ****d converting. May well just leave it as it is tbh
jesus christ, this cars nearly been treated to:
1.2i?
1.4carb
1.4 twin carbs
1.6 16V
1.6 16V Bike Carbs
1.6 16V Mantzel Gear
2.0 XE nearly a few hundred times.
Decide what you want damn you!
PMSL lol lol
Its actually had all of those apart from the xe, and the bike carbs :p
Adam, my brakes need bleeding again (leaked I think) & I havent sorted the vacuum connection for the servo. So I havent had a chance to use the brakes really. All I know is the foot brakes dont work & the handbrake overheats...
If you want an opinion on an engine. Ask Adam.
Not good, and pv is nearing!
Glad to hear you're going bigblock with the bigboys Ad :thumb:
Read up a few posts Olly lol
Big block ness wont be happening for a while at least yet :)
booooooooooooo
loser - get the big block done :p
oh.. n i was gonna bagsy that 'mantzel-style' throttle/inlet thing off u..
meh.. glad ur staying really.
lol
Hmm, picked up some conversion shafts yesterday :cool:
well, whatever, let me know when uve decided..
:-)
it'll just be to 'tie me over' until multiple throttle body conversion over winter.. tbf.
Quick update
PV all done, managed to get into the 15s on the strip. Will go quicker, but red hot weather and heavier front brakes didn't help things.
Few pics at pv
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...8/109_0393.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...w/entrance.jpg
And a cool strip pic, big thanks to Olly/NeoCapture for this(as good/better than the "proper" Santa Pod photographer)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0859Medium.jpg
Picked up a few goodies at PV. 22spline conversion shafts, and Olly H's old rear springs from his Spax coilover set.
Got them fitted yesterday as i only want the 90s on for shows.
Sits proper high now,but definently handles better as the springs/shocks have more travel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0001Medium.jpg
Also booked a trackday for July 18th, at Donnington. Evening open pit session with Olly H and Nathan.
Cant wait :D
Thats all for now.
Got a bit bored and decided on a change
New rimmmmzzzzzz :D
Picked them up locally, with brand new tyres too, shame there 195/65s.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...0004Medium.jpg
Probably will get them power coated white, and smooth the badge off the centre caps like on my other wheels.
Niiiiice wheels! And less common the chavaro's ;)
lol
I was inspired by an old pic Frannys white xe :cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...w/DSC00227.jpg
oh noes, i spy bubbling arches
what have you decided enginewise then ? or are you like me and change your mind every 10mins
Thank for the mention on the photos Ad :thumb:
Looking good, love white Novas :)
No probs Olly
MEH, un avoidable when its get driven as often as mine does :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by draper
Its staying as it is for a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by draper
It has better brakes than it used to, and will soon have avo front coilovers/higher poundage fr. springs so should handle a bit better than it used to too. So im hoping it goes fine around Donny in July :)