Rich-k Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Really like how unique this build is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Got to wait for the best things in life and once you finish collecting these parts it will be one of the best things..... not to mention an animal!!!! James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 I hope so :-) it's taking a while to save as I havnt got the best of jobs, house, dogs and a daily to run so it's as and when I have a few spare pennies to buy stuff but I will get there eventually :-) Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Japscrapno1 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 It may take a while to get there but I'm sure the end result will be worth the time, effort and money that's gone into this build!! Makes me want to do a K20 swap into mine!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 I have thought of the k20 swap but I'm going to ride this build out but it may be a plan for the future :-) Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_VF22 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Awesome wlll be savage when mapped pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 I hope so :-) Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_VF22 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Rob was ment to ask you did you have to pay import chargers when ordering from Black Works Racing as i need to put an order in with them You can drop me a PM if you prefer Edited May 20, 2015 by Jamie_VF22 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 I'm unsure as of yet, I believe you get the charge when the item arrives in the UK :-) Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Went into the garage yesterday to remove my 4-2-1 to sell to a friend so after I did that I fitted my manifold :-) Looks great but now I'm faced with some issues that comes with conversionsThe manifold fouls my top cross member And radiator So I'll have to move my radiator over and reweld the mounts which may mean my radiator sitting on the piss unfortunately.But anyway to solve my fouling manifold I have done a temporary fix Undid the wiring from the slam panel This will all need to be extended and all run lower down the front of the chassis and this is why out came the grinder This looks horrible and it felt horrible doing it but I've done it this way so I could shut my bonnet until I get some round bar and make a front end for it like what you see on the time attack cars etc... I say so I can shut my bonnet but I bloody can't!.. Because my manifold fouls on my bonnet where the bonnet is slightly bodged underneath to add strength near the bonnet catch, so this gives me very little option..1. I cut away at the fouling part of my bonnet, maybe fibre glass it back up in a different shape after?2. Cut a large peice of the bonnet away including the bonnet latch itself and have bonnet pins 3. Buy a fibreglass bonnet and chop that instead of the carbon varis one 4. Don't turbo the bloody thingNah 4 isn't an option haha Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Cut away the whole front bar weld the rad in like racetec have done for socks and install bonnet pins! IJames Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TimD Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Bonnet pins are surely the best and easiest option, I'd also want to look at shielding or re-routing that wiring away from the manifold / turbo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Argh such a headache. Would getting Dean or Ricky to make you a custom fanimold not be a good shout? Rather then destroy your car or bonnet any more Rob? It looks so close too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Yeah I'm re routing the wiring lower down away from the manifold etc and bonnet pins does seem the best way I've just payed for the downpipe to match the manifold lolI don't mind taking a peice out of the bonnet as it shouldn't effect it too much and it's not like this car is going to be broken down any time soon as this car will be buried with me lolRob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Spent a little time in the garage last night Sprayed my odd incidator black, can you tell which?Removed my vents from my varis bonnet and my undertray to see if my bonnet would close but it's still not enough.Anyway I sprayed the vents black to make them more suttleAlso removed all the tape and mounting points on the wiring at the front to see what sort of job I have on my hands, turns out I won't have to extend the wiring too much and I removed my hids as they looked untidy.Still this side to sort but I have the abs delete ready to fit so I can remove this lot Also paid for the garret 4 bolt. 82 housing for my turbo, getting closer :-) Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 New housing arrived :-D Cut the rest of my slam panel... Good bye Trial fit of the turbo I think it's going to be close!Not enough for a direct fit filter Wastegate trial fitted Going to have to make a fairly long screamer to reach down lower to the floor and away from the radiator.. Somehow Fairly close fit all round Wiring job will be done as and when I get time but I'll keep updates :-) Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Absolutely savage What a lovely build. That bonnet is nice as well. Really nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
templar2007 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 That one close fit looks good tho buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Thanks :-), should look really nice when I'm done with it.I've started extending the wires, update tonight, maybe tomorrow Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_VF22 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Looking good rob great update , How long till you get some boost through her ? Jamie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Thanks dude, will be a while I'm afraid, quite alot to do to her but I will get there :-) Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Would've been so easy to just go to racetech and say. Make this turbo kit first perfectly in there without cutting anything. Fair play though dude for DIY and persisting to make it work. I'm looking forward to hearing it. Maybe we should start 8500rpm + Glanza club Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Would've been so easy to just go to racetech and say. Make this turbo kit first perfectly in there without cutting anything.Wheres the fun it that though? May aswell ask him to shag yer missus aswell haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 I'm doing it on a budget tho tbh and it's getting there slowly, I know the bwr stuff flows well so rather cut a few things than compromise performance :-) Haha I don't think we would have many members tho :-P Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Exactly. Na you miss my point. That's what's I mean. Fair play for doing it DIY.... Takes balls to start cutting and chopping your pride and joy like that lol.I wouldn't have dared cut my chassis leg open to clear my gearbox. That's for sure.Lol. You scared you might enjoy that. Me and you. Singing the rpms away on a hot summers night....LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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