My XE nova on throttle bodies (Project 275+bhp)

Hi guys
Will F the 12.5 is what is quoted by wossner and will be looked at when the head arrives etc to build the engine together. Yes it is goin to Rs tuning for the map. I guessing the guy knows what he's doing when you look at his list of cars ;)

Jonelm im seeking advice off steve as to the parts I need to fit push the limits of the car I set out looking to be one of the fastest 2.0 n/a's in the country and will not stop ploughing the money till its happened :)

Lee yes im running an f28 and as yet I havent seen any problem I was pricing up using a quaiffe style box but am goin to get the box fully checked etc before any major grief.
Corsakid the revving shouldnt be an issue I speak to specky quite a lot and the only problems he has with an F28 is synchro's now and again. Bearing in mind he revs his to 8500 with more torque and power than the box should even think about taking.

I understand where everybody is coming from and im dermind to get at a point of being right but its the case of little at a time as once I have paid for the head the engine receipts are up to approx £10500 so and a further £3000 for the car mods etc so its not the case of the money its just as and when its added.

Jonelm Ill bear the quaiffe set in mind more info please
Cheers

The gearkit is a Quaife 5 speed SCCR, same as Corsakid is probably running and many others. Unused but obviously needs building into a gearbox.

I do wonder if your aim is being the fastest fwd NA why didn't you just go and buy one of the several JRE engines for sale on the rally forums, several pushing past 280 and some are 300+ Atleast you would have a proven unit so the hard works done !

Too late for that now though, I'd imagine your going to clear 20+k once its finished though ! rather you then me lol

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Originally Posted by Jonlem

The gearkit is a Quaife 5 speed SCCR, same as Corsakid is probably running and many others. Unused but obviously needs building into a gearbox.

I do wonder if your aim is being the fastest fwd NA why didn't you just go and buy one of the several JRE engines for sale on the rally forums, several pushing past 280 and some are 300+ Atleast you would have a proven unit so the hard works done !

Too late for that now though, I'd imagine your going to clear 20+k once its finished though ! rather you then me lol

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In hind site i should have done that and wished I did it would of saved lots or hassle. As for the money its only a lot when you pull it out in one lump and I donr drink or smoke so its the same as a weekend on the town for a 24yo at £60 plus a night lol ;) :thumb:

I totally understand, been there done all this which is why I bit the bullet and shelled out on a ready to go car as it IS very expensive to build your own.

Good luck with it and get some pictures up of the head !

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Originally Posted by Gareth_C

Hi guys
Will F the 12.5 is what is quoted by wossner and will be looked at when the head arrives etc to build the engine together. Yes it is goin to Rs tuning for the map. I guessing the guy knows what he's doing when you look at his list of cars ;)

Jonelm im seeking advice off steve as to the parts I need to fit push the limits of the car I set out looking to be one of the fastest 2.0 n/a's in the country and will not stop ploughing the money till its happened :)

Lee yes im running an f28 and as yet I havent seen any problem I was pricing up using a quaiffe style box but am goin to get the box fully checked etc before any major grief.
Corsakid the revving shouldnt be an issue I speak to specky quite a lot and the only problems he has with an F28 is synchro's now and again. Bearing in mind he revs his to 8500 with more torque and power than the box should even think about taking.

I understand where everybody is coming from and im dermind to get at a point of being right but its the case of little at a time as once I have paid for the head the engine receipts are up to approx £10500 so and a further £3000 for the car mods etc so its not the case of the money its just as and when its added.

Jonelm Ill bear the quaiffe set in mind more info please
Cheers

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you may find yourself skimming the piston crowns to get the c/r right depending on whats done to the head, it is better to get the c/r without having the pistons intrude into the chamber too much at tdc but you need to retain the squish clearance, will take bit of measuring/mocking up...

as for the gearbox, the f28 will just be too wide a ratio spread for the engine imo, and if you’re targeting the fastest n/a you will be wanting a sccr at least, uness your just talking top speed like clarkson does ofcourselol

It is worth working out the gearing, quite sure Danny with the bronze Tigra was doing 181mph @ approx 8k in 6th so far from ideal for a atmo engine.

Although Specky hasn't had many problems with the F28 his engine does have a LOT of power and torque to match so the taller gearing is far better suited to his than it would be to yours.

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Originally Posted by Jonlem

It is worth working out the gearing, quite sure Danny with the bronze Tigra was doing 181mph @ approx 8k in 6th so far from ideal for a atmo engine.

Although Specky hasn't had many problems with the F28 his engine does have a LOT of power and torque to match so the taller gearing is far better suited to his than it would be to yours.

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What does atmo mean :confused:

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Originally Posted by lee303

you may find yourself skimming the piston crowns to get the c/r right depending on whats done to the head, it is better to get the c/r without having the pistons intrude into the chamber too much at tdc but you need to retain the squish clearance, will take bit of measuring/mocking up...

as for the gearbox, the f28 will just be too wide a ratio spread for the engine imo, and if you’re targeting the fastest n/a you will be wanting a sccr at least, uness your just talking top speed like clarkson does ofcourselol

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Ill leave the comp ratios to suggestions from steve and alistair who will be assisting with putting the lot back together again :thumb:
As for the box that will something to look at once everything else is complete I know its not ideal but as they say rome wasnt built in a day ;)

Mornig all its not a massive update but I have removed the gear selected plated the hole and as we speak is the firbreglass should be drying off nicely. The old fuel tanks is removed and I started making the rear turrets. Shouldnt be long before the inside is back together.

Also more parts I have been colecting
A brand new pair of valeo headlights at a bargin price
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC03020.jpg
Euro rear lights from Pie :thumb:
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC03030.jpg

AN6 fuel hose
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...DSC03025-1.jpg

Swirl pot fuel pump
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC03023.jpg

Various braking products
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...DSC03025-1.jpg

A com to usb convertor lead for the DTA
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC03026.jpg

And the start of the 3" exhaust parts but I think the tip is miles too big from what I was expecting
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...DSC03021-1.jpg

Cheers Gareth

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Originally Posted by Gareth_C

What does atmo mean :confused:

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Atmospheric as in non forced induction

Good updates :thumb: