Lucifer Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Well I'm pretty much at the end of BPU +++++++++ (!) now and was measured at 452 crank on 440cc's. So its time to move on. New costing web page here!! I thought it might be useful to document how it was all done:- October 2005 Engine and gearbox removal - Here is the link Turbo removal Here is the link Intake and Injector removal Here is the link Parts Used Sealey 1 Ton Engine Hoist - £135 Sealey 500KGS Engine Stand - £60 Draper Engine Slide Hanger - £30 Machine Shop work - £700 November 2005 Head reconditioning Part Used 1 Set of PHR springs and retainers - £200 1 ARP Head Stud Kit - £100 1 Valve Stem Seal Kit - £90 1 OEM HG - £80 1 Set Guides £40 1 Set of PHR 1mm OVer Valves £350 1 Set New JUN Cams 256 X 264 £400 Block reconditioning December 2005 Bushings - TRD Single Turbo Installation - PHR Stage 1 Injectors - Undecided fuel system - Undecided Janurary 2006 Tranny & T Converter - BL & 3800 Stall Suspension setup and installation - HKS / Whiteline / TRDTRD LSD AEM ECU NOS - Twin bottle INstall, Dual purge valves Aiming for around 700. Here was my car before:..... http://www.myimport.net/jay450.jpg http://www.ringroadricers.com/untitled-2.jpg (Sorry about the image quality, only had camera phone last night) And here stage one in the garage. http://www.ringroadricers.com/projects/1.jpg And after one hour.... http://www.ringroadricers.com/projects/21.jpg http://www.ringroadricers.com/projects/22.jpg I have decided to remove the wings and bonnet to make the engine out easier and not to damage anything. Ill be listing all the parts I use as I go along and keeping good photographs. ADDED: Bought some freezerbags at lunch to lable parts as I go.... Always a good Idea! http://www.ringroadricers.com/projects/5.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Good idea! Am going to watch this with great interest It would take me one hour to get the battery out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 can we make this a sticky thread? i would love to keep tabs on how this is going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 As you are thinking of going single will you be selling the boost piping (where the induction kit is not the main boost pipe) if so how much ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 As you are thinking of going single will you be selling the boost piping (where the induction kit is not the main boost pipe) if so how much ?? Its the HKS RS racing suction kit all the way to the turbo inlet, and yes it will be for sale on here shortly, as will many other parts, please keet an eye on the for sale section, prob want about £150 for the RS racing suction kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Will be good to see. Can someone please buy Jay a new camera though!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 Will be good to see. Can someone please buy Jay a new camera though!? LOL, I have a Nikon D70, but lost my lens at mo as just moved house... ILl find my Kodak tonight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Nice to see a lovely stock exterior, I really am going off the bodykitted look recently.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 yes... please build a sleeper!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 yes... please build a sleeper!!! Its going to be a semi sleeper.... It will have a small kit on it and a trd wing. I think I will have to go 18's too to get the width to 315's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 Managed to work another hour on it tonight.... Removed Intercooler Radiator Fan Loads of piping Pressure tank boost controller strut brace Spal Fans Intake http://www.ringroadricers.com/projects/11.jpg http://www.ringroadricers.com/projects/12.jpg http://www.ringroadricers.com/projects/13.jpg Hopefully get a few hours done tomorrow so big changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Good luck to ya mate, I'll be keeping an eye on this little project with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I am so jealous, never mind the fantastic car you have space in your garage, and a Pit !!!!! Absolutely Gutted I'll be watching this like a hawk. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Very interesting, even better with the good pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 I am so jealous, never mind the fantastic car you have space in your garage, and a Pit !!!!! Absolutely Gutted I'll be watching this like a hawk. Mike It took me so long to find a house with a double garage, electric, hot / cold water/ toilet, workbench, remote doors, hand basin, swarfega dispenser, alarm and a pit with a light and electric! - oh and the house is nice too I think! - so the musses says! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael parker Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Sod corrie and eastenders, i'll be on ere watching this from now on:clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 It took me so long to find a house with a double garage, electric, hot / cold water/ toilet, workbench, remote doors, hand basin, swarfega dispenser, alarm and a pit with a light and electric! - oh and the house is nice too I think! - so the musses says! With all that lot, there is no need to go in the house;) Freezer bags too. A man after my own heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 LOL... just need ageorge forman grill out there... already got my fridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 What no folding bed on the wall, it is beginning to sound second rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Nice one Jay if you need a hand with any donkey work gimme a shout good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Cheers M8 thanks alot for the offer. You are more than welcome to come round anytime to have a good nose around. P* Note to self... put a kettle in the garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Cheers M8 thanks alot for the offer. You are more than welcome to come round anytime to have a good nose around. P* Note to self... put a kettle in the garage! Would love to come round sometime and have a look myself if that's ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Would love to come round sometime and have a look myself if that's ok? Yeah sure, anytime. Which one were you, stoke park or UK 6 speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Look forward to reading the updates, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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