Lol I don't about steve but I sure am its a lot of money to contemplate when you have no contol over the final product. But as you said it's being done rightQuote:
Originally Posted by Jonlem
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Lol I don't about steve but I sure am its a lot of money to contemplate when you have no contol over the final product. But as you said it's being done rightQuote:
Originally Posted by Jonlem
Right pic update time Have started cracking on with the seat rails as the plans is to get the inside finished this week ready for the engine coming back.
Started with some 25mmx25mm square tube
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC03448.jpg
To make the spreader plates to weld to the car used 3mm plate and cut 60mmx60mm squares
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC03450.jpg
Cleaned the plate found the centre then centered the bar
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC03451.jpg
Tacked the plates to make sure they would fit into the car
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC03452.jpg
Once made sure it fitted seam welded the plate to the bar
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC03454.jpg
Made plenty of penetration
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC03457.jpg
Welded the bars in the car to suit the width of the seat holes I have welded them so they can still be adjusted if required. Also welded to supports to make a h-frame style mounting.
the finished article
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC03460.jpg
I haven't got any pics of the rear arches finished but will update properly with pics soon :thumb:
Cheers Gareth
I heard you like a bit of penetration Gareth! How's the engine coming along?
Lol have some rep lolQuote:
Originally Posted by db_1.2
I do in deed are you willing to take it like.
The engine is built and ready to roll all being well should be getting ran in on a engine test rig and mapped tomorrow. Its built right so may as well run it in right ;) :thumb:
Cheers pal. But seriously, I'm impressed by your welding, and the fabrication on the chassis leg :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gareth_C
I was trying to find some pics of the complete engine last night but didn't find none :(.
Can't wait to see the finished article, also, I'll give you sow rep in return, for the good work and dedication.:)
Cheers mate im actually impressed by the mig welding aswell up until the last few weeks the weldin has been ok but most has been hidden away but I must have just got past that crap area to ok area of mig welding. Half the time i wanted to stop and get some gas rods as I can do that till the cows come with having to do it as part of my job but the migging is looking good. :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by db_1.2
ill get some pics up as soon as I get the engine picked up but im looking forward to the dyno power figurelol
update time. guys just been speaking to steve (aka steveboyslim) and my engine is ran in and mapped ready to go. I do need to get it checked on the rollers as they couldnt use the BTB exhaust manifold on the engine dyno.
So the question on everybodys lips how much power has this very expensive c20xe got?
It made 244bhp at 7900. And there will be more to come (maybe another 10-15bhp steve thinks) the mapp is to run as it is and will be making a journey to rs when there is some time free in there diary. Its a usable which is the main thing so even if it's not checked it can still get to pv and ran up the strip http://www.vauxhall-sport-forum.com/...smiles/002.gif http://www.vauxhall-sport-forum.com/...s/icon_lol.gif .
I must say a Huge thanks to steve Milton, steve greenhall, Neil roper, bluesprint and anybody else who has played a part in the quest with the engine ESP as they were still playing with it a midnight last night.
Cheers gareth
sounds good mate and thats alot of power for a tiny we nova lol
Cheers bud. Most people will say im never happy but if it hits the 255+ mark then i think that will do. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ryansnova
well thats about 255+ more bhp than my 1.2.... lol