M K

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Awesome photo of my fiesta & my brother in laws supra powered van from Ford Fair

RobbieBambino

Looked fantastic out on track!! I said to the mrs i wonder power that escort van was running , it was absolutly flying! Sounded like a bloody plane. Is there a build thread for that anywhere?

M K

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No build thread for the van I'm afraid mate

M K

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Took the gearbox out the car at the weekend for inspection and rebuild and removed the old flywheel

Few random pics







Flywheel comparison

M K

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Drained the oil before pulling the front casing off and I'm sure these should not of come out with the magnetic drain plug lol



400 mile old heavy shockproof


Gears all look ok








Slight wear on the syncro's

Caddyshack

Might be worth sending the pics to Bara motorsport for his opinion

Hellraiser

Ooops any idea where them clip lookin parts have come from ?

markk

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Hub selector blocks lol - failed !


I had some gears like that in mine when I rebuilt it, no big deal.

Mines really nice and smooth, no issues selecting any gears and using std gear oil.

M K

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To be fair the box was Ł325 when I bought it so cheap for 1 of these and I never planned on using this one but you know how it is lol

Will probably go for another second hand 1 for now

Interesting thing I found out though is for approx Ł3k you can get a complete brand new oem box still

Caddyshack

Blimey, that is good as I was quoted that for a rebuild. I spoke to a breaker who said that the newer box can be built in to that space, that would be the r36? 6 speed box that can take 1000bhp.

markk

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The R34 Getrag 6 speed is a totally different box. It can't be built into an R32/33 case.
Total shape difference too.

I rebuilt my R33 box for around Ł300

graham c

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Am going to look at my box as scyhcros are fooked in my skyline box

Caddyshack

Not according to GTbitz. I know it is different but he thought it would fit within same confines of my tunnel and also using my bellhousing.

Not arguing so if anyone wants any R33 or R34 bits or advice on these gearboxes speak to GTbitz on 07702 112 770 he has loads of stuff and know pretty much all there is to know on Skylines.

M K

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I have found a second hand box which is supposedly low miles and
Mint so I'm going to take a punt on that and get it at the end of the month

On another note I've sourced a replacement new ford 90amp alternator from graham Goode racing as my one was slightly low out putting a max of 13.6v



And a new toy for the Ecu is this



Picked up for an absolute steal so had to have it

10hz gps with 3 axis G-sensor so will be able to add track maps and also speed to the logging which is something I always fancied but not for the retail price lol

markk

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Did you not have that logging on your dash2?

M K

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No my dash2 is an early one with no data logging

Caddyshack

Is one of the rear threads bent or is it just the pic?

M K

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Yes mate bent during transit so have emailed ggr to see if they can send a replacement as I use them threads for the heat guard

Jay,

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Hi Mark I think I got some -6 rack adapters from you off ebay and they are bloody good real good fit if it is you then jesus there cheap for what they are

M K

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Hi Jay

Not sure if it was me mate, My eBay name is chickaroobeer

M K

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Replacement box nearly ready to go Back in,

This was supposedly mint and 65k miles

When I swapped the bellhousings I checked and it still has all the shifter inserts and Spring inserts in place and I when I drained the old oil there were no random bits of metal etc which is a good sign

With this box I'm gonna try genuine Nissan gear oil and motul atf fluid for the transfer box



Just need time to fit it along with the new flywheel but very busy lately

Just finished my first rollcage for someone and got an escort cosworth coming Friday for a list of jobs need doing

stu21t

Good stuff.

I like the trolley you've made for the gearbox. I bet that makes life easier. Very good idea.

M K

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Cheers lol

I had a car in for a rollcage and the box was in front of it so needed to be able to move it out the way easily and had some old box section and wheels laying around

M K

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Also the awesome gps bargain fell through as the seller messaged me after paying to say they didn't have one for sale! Tossers!....was gutted about that

wes

Ta, I went for Carbotech XP20's on the front and stuck with DS3000's in the rear, will probably switch over to XP8's / 10's in the rear once they have worn out.

M K

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Not had a chance to touch the fiesta lately and it's been sitting in bits since after ford fair pretty much so took a day off work to go round today and re fit the new gearbox

Must be out of touch with my car as got gearbox back on and realised I had forgot the flywheel dust shield so had to come back off again

Anyway box now back in along with props

Tomorrow I need to tighten a couple more cap heads that I did not have the cut down Allen key to get to today then re fit exhaust

Fill then Bleed attessa pump

Fit new alternator I bought a while back

Also when re fitting the prop today I lock wired the bolts as they fell out at Silverstone pretty much so now I know that will never happen again





Then need to order some new fuel filters to fit as although they have not done a lot of miles they have been fitted for about 5 years lol


I also have my life racing f88 Ecu and full raychem loom for sale if anybody is interested Ł2200

Thanks
Marc

markk

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You interested in going sequential dog box?
I have a contact.

JonnyBravo

Do you run your car in QMN Wes ? Spotted a similar one at Snetterton then I see its back out at Brands in a few weeks.

Sorry for thread hijack Marc !

ossie cossie

what an awesome way to move around a heavy gearbox

M K

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Not currently but would love to in the future,

What box / gear set up & what sort of money ?

COLEYST200

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Good to here you have done a bit of work in the old girl . And iv done that myself before forgot the dust cover trust me a did spit my dummy out

wes

Yep that's me, should update my thread really.

That dust shield is a pain in the arse when putting the engine / gearbox together!

Your car should deffo have a dog box of some description Marc!

moondustka

Saw this yesterday - nice to meet you Marc. Truely stunning car, got to be one of the best project cars out there

phillgti

One of the best build i've seen, awesome car, a credit to you mate

ossie cossie

up dates ?

cutch

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I know he cleaned it last month when I went to see him! lol

M K

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Yeah not had a chance to do anything on the car, been too busy with other things and restoring my new lathe lol

From this





To this

jonfoc

Nice little jobber lathe that mate. I've fitted the same DRO on the one I use at work. Dropped you a text over the weekend.

COLEYST200

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Nice looking lathe mate
My lathe is a Harrison and I do t think I could of got my car together with out it

TPM961

You can't beat a good lathe! I definitely wouldn't be able to build my car without one!