_shaun_ Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 if u had the head /block skimed then the dowl would be slightly to long to make it sit correctly wouldnt it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 ahhhhhh thats shit as fuck mate was mega looking forward to seeing this bad boy out on the roads raping any and everything lolwhile your at it, get an lsd ;) lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Wouldnt make a diff to the dowels if you had a small amount skimmed, they may have taken too much off that corner when setting the machine up or w/e....which headgasket did you use iirc athena ones have a issue if the mating surfaces arent clean/straight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 ARGHHHHHH MY GOD SCHOOL BOY ERROR!!!!!!!Got the head off, I PUT THE FUCKIN HEAD GASKETON UPSIDE DOWN LOL!!!!!although i am extremely pissed off with that,its a massive sigh of relief everything is ok, back together will be sorted in 2 hrs time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Got a quaiffe in the bad boy already ahhhhhh thats shit as fuck mate was mega looking forward to seeing this bad boy out on the roads raping any and everything lolwhile your at it, get an lsd ;) lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 (edited) thats bad luck about the HG. its easy done, i was keeping an eye on my mate when he was building his engine. i had to swap the gasket round twice when he was doing it. but it runs!!! bet your glad about that Edited August 11, 2012 by turbo Grant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 (edited) all back together and she runs, get in!!!!! Couple of little complications where i snapped my pissin pcv valve and new new decat pipe doesnt fit my custom exhaust, but she starts and runs I am well chuffed! Edited August 11, 2012 by Taggy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Taggy you legend!You better be coming to JAE you need a pint and pat on the back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 ha ha yeah tell me about it, well chuffed, just gotta run the fucker in now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 if u dont fancy being bum raped by toyota for a new pcv have a few spares kicking around. u need to get out driving and get this baby mapped cant wait to see some vids Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 you deffo need this ready by J to the motherfuckin AE lolcruise up with a few of us Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) yeah i think i might well do that now, should be a good laugh Few pics of it in the engine baystarted off with one of theseended up with this ha ha Edited August 12, 2012 by Taggy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 That's the nuts mate fair play there a bristol meet on the 19th if you fancy it James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Got the car booked into the garage tomorrow, Xzorst who did my custom exhaust and intercooler pipework,, need to get my exhaust system modified slightly to fit the new Racetech Mani/turbo system and a bit of work just to adjust the intercooler piping to hook up the turbo.Nothing major probably an hour and half work, then its off to the MOT station and some tax, then its road legal and a weapon again!!!I really hope i get it back Friday afternoon, well say Weapon i got to run it in then! Although that will be 1000 miles of driving pleasure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Loving this build man!! cant wait to see some footage of it and the looks on peoples faces Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Broony Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 looks good mate needs a vid up once it mot'd!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lew777 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 looks good mate what power you hoping for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Got the car booked into the garage tomorrow, Xzorst who did my custom exhaust and intercooler pipework,, need to get my exhaust system modified slightly to fit the new Racetech Mani/turbo system and a bit of work just to adjust the intercooler piping to hook up the turbo.Nothing major probably an hour and half work, then its off to the MOT station and some tax, then its road legal and a weapon again!!!I really hope i get it back Friday afternoon, well say Weapon i got to run it in then! Although that will be 1000 miles of driving pleasure Quality John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 any updates?did you get a ticket to JAE? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Little vid of Taggy running his forged engine in the hard way/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zkND958qBU&feature=youtube_gdata_player Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Broony Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 ..........pop goes the engine lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) May have had a shandy or two at that point! Engine is running sweet, on my final oil change now Edited September 20, 2012 by Taggy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 awesome theres a bit of a meet on the 30th, message owain ashman on FB dude, hes organising it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clinternational Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Nice project! wanna trade engine How much time did you spend on swapping ? Pocket rocket indeed .... is it still driveable ?Not an sleeper anymore, you can hear the blow off valve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) It drives really well actually, bit of a monster in a straight line lol but otherwise she handles quite well with the coilovers on it, I did the whole conversion in about 2 months, but most of that was doing research on how to get the electrics hooked up with the cars original loom. Bit of a headache but got there in the end Ah yes you can defo hear the chatter! Sounds sweet and goes like hell, engine is running lovely too, somthing to be said about building somthing with your own hands and then actually driving it I doubt i will sell it for a while to be honest, its been a labour of love and its still not finished Next summer I plan to get it ready to use on track which i was hoping to get done for this year but had a couple of problems which held me back 4 months!Nice project! wanna trade engine How much time did you spend on swapping ?Pocket rocket indeed .... is it still driveable ?Not an sleeper anymore, you can hear the blow off valve Edited September 24, 2012 by Taggy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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