Johnny-C Posted July 5, 2010 Author Posted July 5, 2010 thanks guys. engines in and running sweet,getting it remapped next week as its very lumpy with the 460s,so cant really drive anywhere till then. Quote
Sparky Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 Forged lump didnt hang about mate, awaiting some decent pics and results of the remap Last photoshop is pure porn, deffo POTM candidate there!! Quote
BigMan Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 agree with sparky last pic is the nuts!!very nice car Quote
Johnny-C Posted July 12, 2010 Author Posted July 12, 2010 cheers lads.il get some decent pics soon,getting a remap tomorrow all going well. Quote
Johnny-C Posted July 23, 2010 Author Posted July 23, 2010 well after having problems getting it mapped due to timing issues,ive had some more heartbreak.bottom end bearings are on the way out,so a rebuild is on the cards.id considered breaking it to be honest,but im going to push on with it one more time. Quote
Johnny-C Posted July 27, 2010 Author Posted July 27, 2010 thanks guys.im surly but slowly getting the parts i need put together,thinking of holing off its come back for a month or 2 to spec it even more and go a little more balls out and crazy. Quote
Sparky Posted August 1, 2010 Posted August 1, 2010 I love your enthusiasm mate, you know it will be worth it Keep it up Quote
Johnny-C Posted August 2, 2010 Author Posted August 2, 2010 I love your enthusiasm mate, you know it will be worth it Keep it upthanks.ive got my hands on a brand new crankshaft,hope to get arp conrod bolts,headgasket,and acl bearings this week,get the head away to the machine shop,then disemble the engine,clean everything,and build it back up again.also need a disc and release bearing for my blitz clutch.want to have it out and mapped for drag racing late sept. Quote
Johnny-C Posted September 15, 2010 Author Posted September 15, 2010 bit of an update.have most parts here now,engine is being sent to be rebuild this weekend.out a bloody fortune...lol Quote
Johnny-C Posted September 15, 2010 Author Posted September 15, 2010 Good luck mate hang tough buddy!Phil.thanks guys.im a little unsure as to what the final spec will be as id like to add cams yet if fund will allow.ill be doing a few little tricks with the head anway though. Quote
Johnny-C Posted September 17, 2010 Author Posted September 17, 2010 was gathering up all the parts so thought id take a few pics.new spec is to bewiesco 74.5mm forged pistonsscat rods with new arp boltsblock already rebored,honed and skimmedbrand new crankshaftnew acl bearingsnew oil pumpfully balanced bottom endnew 1.4mm athena hgfully rebuild head,reshimmed etc with some custom headwork.blitz/orc clutch kit with lightweight fly.i picked up a brand new clutch disc,have to get the flywheel refaced.all bolts to be replaced with new ones.probobly missed out on some spec,and theres some i dont want to give away. Quote
Johnny-C Posted November 28, 2010 Author Posted November 28, 2010 UPDATE!engine is built,have to go pick it up,but have a few plans and things to sort before i can even begin to run it in.turbo upgrade is defo on the cards anyway. Quote
Sparky Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Awsomeeee, gonna spill some beans on the set up or? Quote
Johnny-C Posted January 6, 2011 Author Posted January 6, 2011 Awsomeeee, gonna spill some beans on the set up or? not yet,the full spc is still unconfirmed,as this may have to be a daily driver for awile,dont want to go crazy with it.and im hoping to take it to a big uk show this year if this site or tgtt will b attending.but more pics. Quote
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