chris H Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Wooooo, after 10 weeks of sourcing parts, trips to the engineers and building this engine i finally got the engine in, plumbed up and running and boy was it worth the wait!started first turn of the key, no taps, knocks or rattles and ticks over bang on 800rpm i would put pics up but it won't let me, just says something about dynamic pics aren't allowed Sorry if i'm babbling, just so chuffed to have got it done, can't wait to get it on the road now, woohoo chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 wey hey, tidy stuff dude, i cant wait to get my fte built and swapped, i imagine ill be just as excited as you seem haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris H Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 excited's not the word mate... extatic! had loads of set backs and then the weather's been cack but thought bugger it i'm gonna do it even though it's been -2 and i don't have a garage lolgot to get it taxed mot'd and insured but it's gonna have to wait as it needs an efi pipe and a sensor for the exhaust (not the lambda one) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Simply copy the IMG code from where ever your pics are hosted then paste here, simplesWell done aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 if its just the egt sensor then bung it up you dont need it, dont bother with an efi pipe either just buy a filter re location kit.must be a great feeling starting it up after all your hard work well done mate;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris H Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 @ bucket, it is mate, best feeling ever! yeah it's the egt, i've just disconected it and the light on the dash went out :-)Where do you get the filter relocation kits from? because i removed the air con this afternoon so sounds like a plan bud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 what turbo u running? ct9? just find out the sizes you need and get some pipes off ebay and knock it up yourself, will cost about 20 quidmeant to ask is the engine forged? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris H Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Nah it's standard mate, put in new oil & water pump, piston rings, mains rod and thrust washers, Tbelt kit, crank ground, head skimmed and rebuilt, got a japspeed exhaust and an oil cooler to go on after run in.think the turbo intake is 45mm isn't it? got a k&n filter with 65mm but can't find a 65-45 reducer elbow on flea bay lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Good news buddy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Sweet so did you get it honed or anything for the new rings? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris H Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 yeah block was honed, thought it'd be quite smokey on start up but it's fine lol, i'll see if i can update my build thread with pics ect.any ideas on relocating the air filter peeps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stulet-GTT Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 happy days...I remember wen mine was off road for a few months after little crash, wen i got it started i cryed out "its alive" an got some funny looks from my neighbors.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris H Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 lol good stuff bud, i was kinda the same, neighbors giving me funny looks! got the japspeed cat back system on now and ohhh it sounds fantastic, i'm in love haha. got it insured (650 fc) which makes me sick! in for an mot on wednesday next week then just gotta tax it! woooo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chrissy cee Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 lol good stuff bud, i was kinda the same, neighbors giving me funny looks! got the japspeed cat back system on now and ohhh it sounds fantastic, i'm in love haha. got it insured (650 fc) which makes me sick! in for an mot on wednesday next week then just gotta tax it! wooooHurry up and get some pics up mate lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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