barneybrendan Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 seen a bit of sunshine so descided to get the engine out today cheers mark (pudsey)for the hand.We waited ages for buster to turn up with the engine crane only to find it wouldnt lift it over the front section of the car,so brute force came into play to lift it out.But it has bent the front slightly where we had to rest it. bit of a mixed day weather wise sun,snow,hails and rain wtf.Just checkexd the clutch and too be honest it isnt worth putting it back in its not knackerd but an excuse to put an uprated one in now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Is that the chassis leg that you've cut into? Is it ok to do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Is that the chassis leg that you've cut into? Is it ok to do that? it should be used to do it with the fiestas when fittingg 5 speed box.will leave the bottom edge as it is and just cut it down a bit further.Then weld a plate back it in a scolop shape.going to weld nuts inside the leg either side of the cut so when the charger is mounted i can bolt in a extra strengthening bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 have you changed the supercharger coupler and oil before fitting? not changing that until im ready to do the final fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 not changing that until im ready to do the final fit. I have a spare 2 oil bottles and new coupler from my last project. pm me if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Looking good mate looks like i got out of taking it out but should be around to fit it back in ,if i come back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 Looking good mate looks like i got out of taking it out but should be around to fit it back in ,if i come back thats ok slopey shoulders,you have fun now.hopefully i can crack on with a fiew bits as i sold the caravan without the annex and awning so have a bit of cash at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Nice work Barney and excellent write up. Be good to see what the power curve looks like! Is that the chassis leg that you've cut into? Is it ok to do that? How's yours holding up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 rethinking the way im fitting the charger.going to make another bracket so i can bolt the charger on its side,then redesign the outlet pipe and the intake side.So next thing to do is paint the engine get a knew clutch and fit it in the car,then put the knackerd one on the stand for making the bracket.Not going to weld the chassis just yet just incase i can squeeze an inch of clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallshinyant Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 you are a very patient man, or maybe im a very inpatient man either way sounds like an good idea if you can get the fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 descided to paint the block today as it was looking a bit tatty.going to swap engines on the stand tomorrow so i can crack on with mounting the charger on its side.will also be welding the chassis back to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 we have had a couple nice days so descided to do some more.had to adjust the bracket to take the charger in its side,but the main issue was the oil adapter.I had to cut the bolt head clean of and turn it into a square,then make a little tool(crude but affective).Also the lower edge had to be trimmed off which was fine as theres loads of metal around the internal oil ways. The charger now needs slight adjusting to come out level with the crank pulley,only a couple of mm and its there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Getting on well mate. You got any ideas how your going to do the plumbing for the inlet side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Getting on well mate. You got any ideas how your going to do the plumbing for the inlet side? which inlet ,into the charger or the plenum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 which inlet ,into the charger or the plenum. Both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 going to have to make another adaptor for the charger to step it out away from the engine mount,then a 180 degree bend off the throttlebody which will go to the airfilter behind the bumper.from the outlet side of the charger have to make the pipes to goto the fmic,then pipes going from that to the intake.fingers crossed ,it sound easier than actualy doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnwd Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 back when i had my n/a i went to a silver link meet a guy there had a supra na with a supercharger build in as he wanted to be different then getting a TT the engine had chrome all over buy he said it was just over 1k for his build i cant remember where he said he got it done at as it was 3.5 years ago now but he expected same bhp as a TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 would of been nice to see pics of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnwd Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 yeah it looked nice had a canny few people looking at it when he popped the hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) Looking better now Barney..... all nice and sparkly. The mounting for the charger looks good, almost like factory from the front position. The charger unit should also get plenty of cold air passing around it too, at the lower end of the engine bay. Liking the improvised tool, called thinking on your feet that one ha. Edited March 6, 2010 by Pudsey Spelling......... (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Looking better now Barney..... all nice and sparkly. The mounting for the charger looks good, almost like factory from the front position. The charger unit should also get plenty of cold air passing around it too, at the lower end of the engine bay. Liking the improvised tool, called thinking on your feet that one ha. dont no why i wanted it the other way now,must of got too blinded at that time.I have to admit it does look more pleasing on the eye mounted this way,plus i only have to adjust the pipe on the out side of the charger.It has to be about the coolest place it could be mounted. The tools wicked hey,shall i market it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 The tools wicked hey,shall i market it Ingenious It will certainly come in very handly for anyone else who decides to build one following along the same sort of lines as you have. Top effort though, always more than one way to skin a cat isn't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 (edited) got it all squared up today and can now turn it over with the breaker bar to see how it all turns.Little bit more welding of the bracket and welding the bolts in place and it should be done. going to video it turning will upload it once i set up an account with youtube. Edited March 7, 2010 by barneybrendan (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 That looks neat mate hope to call in before weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 That looks neat mate hope to call in before weekend no probs buddy,dont know why i didnt mount that way to begin with duh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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