Ryan-11 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 awesome! its gona be a beast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks guys. yeh it should be quite beastly when i eventually get everything together haha. trying to get the more expensive engine parts out of the way so i feel like im getting somewhere. next should either be a nice flywheel and clutch setup or pistons n rods. hoping that james can get enough names to do a groupbuy on pistons and rods Russell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Fucking awesome!!!How come you got head studs and not bolts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Gaz threw them in with the kit and explained that the arp bolts just lift after 2.3 - 2.5 bar . i dont plan on going that much boost yet but cant go wrong with being stronger . i dont even know how you torque studs up properly :S lolRusselledit - Read the instructions i now know what im doing lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 some tasty parts youve got just laying around now mate, im looking forward to seeing what there going into:D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 mega!liking the idea behind this!!!keep it up man!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 thanks for positive comments im looking forward to buying more stuff lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Awesome mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 some epics parts here think ill be taking the ep95 route to soon u looking for a car atm? or planing to get everything before u go looking for the car? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 the only reason i dont have a car already is that i have an n/a in my driveway taking up the extra space thats I've been slacking with gettin ready to sell lol. might stick it up for cheap soon if i dont end up puttin it through an mot. I've changed my mind to an ep85 at the moment but since i dont have a car it doesnt matter and it may change again haha.So yeh I've just been collecting some parts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve GT Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 wow some big as parts coming for thisits going to be a weapon when done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Will be interested to see how the head performs will be a very lumpy idle by the sounds of the spec. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 what makes you think that dude. A lumpy idle wouldnt really bother me since not much idling will be done on track but im a long way off knowing enough about engines so spill what your thinkin Russell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 A suprisingly quite follow up update When i found out there was an ep85 for sale that i didnt have to import and was only 70 miles away i couldnt resist So ill need to have this topic moved to the proper section now Anyway the day started off good , went off and got the car. put some petrol in as it said it was empty but then 20 mins later i realised that the temp guage still said cold and the petrol gauge still says no fuel lol no ac or blowers working but contacted gary and it all worked fine last time it was used so verdict its possibly a fuse. Next thing im on the edinburgh city bypass and bout 10 miles from home and the car just starts struggling and wipers barelly moving so i made a last minute decision to take the sliproad i was at and lucky as i did as it cut out completely at the top. I have another battery to try and if its that i blame the alternator which i also have spare but still had to get a friend to come recover me lol was having so much fun driving it aswell As you can see some damage on the rear quarters but will be goin for a full respray eventually so bodywork can be fixed and all bumpers replaced with most likely some id workz parts So now i am well and truely skint so probably be a while before update and big thanks to Gary for helping me out by paying for the recovery as i have nothing left now haha. Russell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 So you're the one who beat me to buying this awesome purchase mate, well happy for you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 lol yup. my auris has been stuck out on the street for now. igot a text from gary sayin its up for sale and literally about 30 seconds later i said ill take it lol. cheers dude im well chuffed with it RussellEDIT - thanks for moving this to the correct section assuming it was u Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 getting jealous of everything with there ep*5s now lol gotta get ma ass in gear any plans on engine / turbo once u save up the pennys ? when i seen gary post bout it going up for sale was tempted but got ma heart set on a 95 lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 lol yup. my auris has been stuck out on the street for now. igot a text from gary sayin its up for sale and literally about 30 seconds later i said ill take it lol. cheers dude im well chuffed with it RussellEDIT - thanks for moving this to the correct section assuming it was u You're welcome! All the best with this one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Niiiiiiiice one dude, havnt a clue how i missed this thread! And with the head its the duration of the cams that will make for a lumpy idle bud. The higher the duration the more lumpy it becomes but equaly the longer the valves stay open thus allowing more air in and out on the relavent cycles. Will be interested to see how they perform. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 I changed the title so probably that lol unless youve just missed it from the start yeh i had a look into cams so i had a basic understanding. Im not sure of the duration tho as it wasnt in the sale add and i never asked. I know they have 11mm lift but again im unsure of a standard spec cam in comparison I just knew that gaz had it done and he wouldnt do it if it was gonna be crap .Ill get the plus side of suprising people at lights when they think my car sounds like its running bad and the respect of people who know a little bit Trying to learn everything there is about cars in a short space is proving difficult. Russell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigMan Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 nice wee car gaz had, had a bit of a race againist it in mine on the way to japfest but that wee thing can defo shit for a n/a! lolwill be keeping an eye on this thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Ah would of been the title change dont get me wrong dude, is nothing wrong with a lumpy idle i love the sound of big camed engines souds awesome imo. And checkout youtube, theres a forge engine build guide buy a greek tgtt member and its very helpful, is about 10 vids in the series but gives you a lot of good info! His name escapes me though im sure you will find it if you have a look Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 thanks dude. yeh I've seen the vids. used them to help me rebuilt my engine last time only for it to blow up again 6 months later lesson 1 buy used pistons aint all that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Another little update but an update non the less. Got my pulleys and cam gear a couple weeks ago but wanted to wait till i had something else aswell so it wasnt just 1 thing lol new pulleys n cam gear and also my new steering wheel steering wheel seems really good quality and it passed the bend test with flying colours haha. Decent updates should come after the winter as i keep all my moneyt in winter just incase i get snowed off work for 6 weeks like last year . slowly getting there. I may start buying more of the standard replacement parts i need as apposed to performance parts next just so i have time to change my mind haha hope you like my small update. Russell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 love how your working this build taking your time and planing what u want is the way forward shame am so impatient Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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