Ryan.G Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Rest of the Alu panels are now sprayed and fitted All the Braided brake lines are now done also and hooked up... just need to tidy the brake pipe routings with some P clips now. Also started making up the new wiring loom in the cabin. Last but not least got my head back from Swindon Race engines who have done one hell of a job. Just need to get some New head bolts and fly wheel bolts and it all goes back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Very nice mate, bet you cant wait to get this going now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 whats the white gunk on the valves Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Sweet. What did they do to the head? Also, I hope you're going to put rubber grommets on those cable going through the body work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Ryan, will you be there tomorrow? I might pop in on my way past, see if I can lend a hand with anything in the new few weeks. Sorry I couldn't make the sand-down paint prep day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Ryan, will you be there tomorrow? I might pop in on my way past, see if I can lend a hand with anything in the new few weeks. Sorry I couldn't make the sand-down paint prep day. I believe he is at the SRR meet tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Oh yeah of course he is, duh. I'll speak to him there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 whats the white gunk on the valves Ryan Not sure exactly what brand it is but its assembly lube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 Sweet. What did they do to the head? Also, I hope you're going to put rubber grommets on those cable going through the body work? Off the top of my head... - 5 Angle valve job - Replace stem seals - Light porting - Flow test before to see where any gains can be had - Flow test after plus loads more but cant think of it this early lol Yes rubber grommets will be used but dont want to use them just at the moment while im making the loom as if you start putting things through them and then removing, it only makes the seal worse Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 Ryan, will you be there tomorrow? I might pop in on my way past, see if I can lend a hand with anything in the new few weeks. Sorry I couldn't make the sand-down paint prep day. See you at SRR mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshBhp Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Off the top of my head... - 5 Angle valve job - Replace stem seals - Light porting - Flow test before to see where any gains can be had - Flow test after Ryan Be interesting to now what the before and after flow test results are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 This is an ace project Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 is the next update going to be,....... what a day at brands hatch? any updates bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 The entire wiring loom is now done... WHAT A JOB THAT WAS! Tested the electrics last night on the whole car and it worked a treat Also finished all the brakes lines... just need to P clips all the lines and the wiring now. What do you reckon, Spray the switch board white or do it in Carbon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'd say carbon as white may get a bit grubby/worn after a while through normal use. It'd also break up the quite long expanse of white from front to back. Looks great though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 yeh, carbon ryan, getting there. thanks for the update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 This thing is going to be mental! Great stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon5698 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 The car is coming along nicely now, do you know roughly how many hrs it has taken to get it to this stage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I would go for carbon. Just incredible how you're project has gone so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Wow good progress matey, getting there. I would do a contrasting colour as already mentioned, if not carbon you could do matt black and then use the white on black labeller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ali 556 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 update ? not bad so far...but i were you i'd kept the interior black...works for me... white x white.... over all not bad....notes : 1- heat wrap your dp or your leg will get burned. 2- apply some heat deadning metrial between you and the floor or your ass will get it...lol 3- TT 6 spd ratio is 3.13 (usdm) and 3.26 (jdm) dunno about uk TT auto is 3.73 for all...swaping auto diff into 6-spd will make your first gear usless.... don't do it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 TT auto is 3.73 for all...swaping auto diff into 6-spd will make your first gear usless.... Its been done on a couple of cars now with good results, you dont spend much time in 1st anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ali 556 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Its been done on a couple of cars now with good results, you dont spend much time in 1st anyway subjective, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I cannot wait to see this finished. Amazing work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Started doing the fuel system. Ran a - 8 line from the tank for the feed to the dual feed rail Made a sealed removable unit for accessing the tank in the back Also modified the fuel hanger for the -8 line Had the Timing star all welded as well as the Shortened prop and the Egt boss into the manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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