Sparky Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 In the last pic you have jacked the wrong end of the car up Nah just messing mate, I have been here from the start of this b uild and im glad its FINALLY all come together for you I wish you all the best to get it done by tomorrow 2pm, its like watching a episode of Overhaulin' with the deadline ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The engine is now in!!!! Everything is now connected as well. BUT we are having a touch of trouble with the front mount. As i am a perfectionist and want it right my dad is custom making some brackets tomorrow morning very early. Im getting up at 10am as im about to go on the drink. To doFMIC bracketsGearbox oilHook up batteryPush the starter buttonEVERYTHING else is all sorted.Fingers crossed im gonna make it to the trafford centre meet now.I'll put some pic up tomorrow as im in a rush.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Im confident you will get this done on time Well done so far mate lets see what she looks like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 awesome mate, fingers crossed she starts on the first turn of the keyit must be killing moment when you hear a tick and a grudge and it gives up the ghost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Markoos Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 It should all be done and ready for the meet tomorrow, not got alot to do to be honest. has been alot of fun doing this build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 As promised i have some pictures for you. Now lets do the home straight Hope you likey!!!!Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Exciting times are ahead James.Almost there!!Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 yus! have you guys stumbled across any problems so far or has it mostly been plainsailing getting the new loom all hooked up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Markoos Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 i would nt say we have come accross many problems to be honest, the hardest part is the time factor really! you really do need a good few days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 nice one bourkey cars looking mint! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 holy fark! i cant believe u guys did this so QUICK!!! thats AWESOME!!!!good luck with pressin the start button lads!!!!!!! fingers are crossed for u!!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The engine is completly sorted and running but we have come across a fecking problem. It idles at 2000 revs. It doesn't fluctuate up and down just a solid 2000 revs.I have Dub Se7en flying up to help now but if anyone else can shed any light on it i would appreciate it loads. As for any other problems i've had only the drive shaft problem and i needed to fly to a motor spares place to get some exhaust bolts. Apart form that no other problems.Sounds really nice though :) ;)Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 sweet!!!! congrats man!!!hopefully Ian can sort u out!!!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 congrats man nice 1 are you still going to the trafford meet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 terrific week end work sirs good on ya, glad all is well, hope u get the idle sorted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Well done on getting it sorted mate.Looks awesome now. Remember to take some proper pictures when you can mate. We need to see it properly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 UPDATE!!!!!!As you may or may not know the engine conversion has now been a complete sucess. I was expecting it to be days over the time i scheduled for it but it was only a couple of hours. I missed the Trafford Centre meet but the sacrifice was worth it. The problems i had with the swap are as followsI was stuck on getting the drive shaft couplings out of the diffIt didn't come with exhaust bolts so i had to fly all over Manchester to find them on a SundayThe engine idled high when running as i put a pipe where it shouln't go (BULB)The tps needs modifying ever so slightly.Fecking Rain!!!!Apart from them there were no other problems. It went a thousand times smoother than i expected, which has made me super chuffed. If anyone wants to do the conversion then i highly recommend this engine from my contact as it was so easy it amazed me.Im now just gently enjoying the boost until i can fully utilise the engine when it's run in. ;) Im also going to get the laguna lip in the near future to cover up the intercooler tubes at the bottom.Here two teaser pics until i can take some when the sun comes out.Hope you likeBourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 looks mint bourkey carnt wait to do mine now! i might need your help!lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 cracking news u got it all sorted now mate good on ya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 great mate, glad all went well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 Thanks guys@ Dean - If you need my help just give me a shout and im sure if i am not busy i can fly down with a couple of my mates who did my conversion as we have obviously done it now so we know what to do. To be honest though i doubt you will need our help. It's extremely easy. All you have to do is take your time and get a few mates to help you with your lifting. Also keep some money aside for anything that may crop up as you don't want to be stuck on axle stands because you didn't have the funds for a new part.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 outstanding work my man!!!! really makes me want to do mine too!!!!really glad things went smoothly for u dude! i hope its all plain sailing from here for u!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Amazing work mate honestly.... I will be in touch for when it comes to my conversion ( the loom part of it anyway)Good luck with it mate and hope you enjoy BOOST Would recommend getting an oil catch can, those breather filters are a crap idea ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAG Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Thats insane mate Proper lushHow much did the whole conversion set you back?Also personal opinion i think it looks better with the intercooler pipes buldging out the bottom make it look more agressive ;) Congrats matey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 @ JAG - i've just been looking at it from the front and your right. now im unsure about getting the lip. On the other hand i want it to be a sleeper. Oh the decisions. As for the price i haven't totaled it all up yet but i reckon engine, intercooler and other bits and bobs that i needed, it may be round the £1500 mark. To be honest that is a bargin for the conversion.@ Phil - Do it.@ Sparky - Catch tank will be on order in a few weeks probably. just gonna take it easy running it in and letting my bank card have a rest.Exhaust is sorted for the time being but a friend who builds rally cars may be doing my exhaust for me which im looking forward to.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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