so what turbo is it now colin?
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so what turbo is it now colin?
We did discuss it, but there's so a fair bit of weight in the turbo, and tubular manifolds are prone to cracking, so it would probably need an extra support on it as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cle
It's something I may look into at a later date, but Andrew Bradley (Mr. BTEC) is of the opinion that tubular ones are a complete pain and need re-welding frequently.
Stick to chassis design FFS. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by MK999
This has changed a fair bit since I last looked in colin.
It's a Garrett GT2052, supplied and modified to suit by Owen Developments.Quote:
Originally Posted by burgo
Looking at the state of the turbo which came off it, I'm hoping for big improvements. The turbine wheel was showing significant signs of damage.
Has the Garrett gone back onto the old manifold?
looking good Colin, shame i didn't get to see this today maybe next time.
It's the old manifold, but the flange has had to be modified.Quote:
Originally Posted by craig green
The Nova is still away, but should (fingers crossed) be back with me next week.
In the meantime, I acquired a set of 7" x 13" split rim Compomotive Turbos, with Yokohama hillclimb slicks;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/002-36.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/003-39.jpg
They are from a Mini, so the PCD is the correct 101.6mm (4") to suit my Mini rear hubs. My plan is to re-drill the front drive flanges to change the front PCD to match so I can use Mini wheels all round.
The rear ones do protrude beyond the arch lip, so I'm going to have to provide some sort of 'flare' in the bodywork to accommodate them;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/012-18.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/013-14.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/011-18.jpg
My plans to wide arch the Nova have been put on the back burner, mostly because I have got hold of a new 'mobile home' for it, which to say the least of it is a very tight fit!;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...untitled-2.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ntitled2-2.jpg
The trailer has a bed size of 11' x 5'5", so in theory a Nova is too long to go in it.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/009-20.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/007-23.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/008-21.jpg
But after removing the tyre rack, and the wheel chocks, and both the bumpers, I can just squeeze a Nova in there!;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/016-18.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/022-10.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/014-15.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/015-16.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/021-14.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/018-20.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/019-18.jpg
But as you can see, there's no way a wide-arch bodykit is going to fit in there......
That is a tight fit! I like the flap at the front. Is that so the Nova can go RARRRR through it?
Comps are nice, what does a single one weight?