Nicks x18xe1 build (PBpatched)

Just adding the little cosmetic bits.
Picked up some window trims yesterday in really good condition.
Before

https://i.imgur.com/QbIQ0Pg.jpg

After

https://i.imgur.com/fwXujZH.jpg

Just the skirts and spoiler to fit now.
Nick

Sweet, window trims smarten it right up

Wish it would stop raining so I can get out and drive the bloody thing

Same here mate, not driven my fiesta prorperly once this year since i got it out of storage

So, change of plan engine wise, I need some turbo noises in my life so I'm in the process of fitting a z20let into the car.
I'll update the thread properly later with pics

So first job was to remove the old engine, I've done this plenty of times so it didnt take too long.

https://imgur.com/QRyiR86 https://i.imgur.com/QRyiR86.jpeg

I've also been getting my new engine ready.
I've had the head off and given it a freshen up.
Also the turbo has been rebuilt as there was some play in the shaft

https://i.imgur.com/2dGKArV.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/e1DtK2i.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/hH0vYUy.jpeg

I've also been getting the car ready for the conversion, I needed to make space for the alternator so cut out and plated up the chassis leg

https://i.imgur.com/omjDTgV.jpeg

plus I've been gathering all the parts I'll need like conversion shafts, Hockly Machined Knuckles and coolant and boost hoses.

https://i.imgur.com/rfVg1i4.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/qnoJTzJ.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/ESvm0G0.jpeg

One thing I did have to do was cut down the tread on the cv joint as it was too long.

https://i.imgur.com/5tPfgS6.jpeg

and I've modified the gearbox mount and added a gusset to the conversion mount as they can be a bit weak.

https://i.imgur.com/sr7ef4z.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/DEntpJU.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/VfoCMFb.jpeg

Next jobs before I get the engine fitted is to mount the electric throttle pedal, just need to mount a bracket to the firewall.

Nick
https://imgur.com/QRyiR86