My Saph thread, MAD 500 spec engine + other goodies

WongRS · 15-02-2010, 10:16 PM

Not a huge amount to report, but i thought i'd show you all what i've been doing.

So it's been off the road since October, and i hadn't really looked at it, but i started a few weeks back.

Started by removing the shocks, got no pics of them, but they are AVO coil overs, and put it this way, i can compress them with my little finger, so they've gone for a trip to Northampton for a rebuild, fitted a pair of ABS sensors to the front in a bit to turn the ABS back on again!

Pulled the front brakes off (standard 4x4's with 350+ bhp are shocking) and bought these off here.......

quick trial fit to make sure all is well

Then gave them a lick of paint

Should be able to stop now!

Next up was the fuel pump, it was the standard item, and shockingly what looked like the standard filter, not good!

So a nice new 044 was sorted, along with genuine filter, but when i took the old one off, the cradle pretty much disintergrated! Not good, and we all know what sort of money they fetch.
But i managed to find myself a bargain on ebay and got a nice solid one for £16 posted

, after some new rubber mounts and a quick paint, we had this.....

So got that all fitted, along with a new Rewire kit from Coswurv.

Decided i need yet more De chroming.............

I also had a quick check round the wheels when they where off, and found one of the front ones was cracked

they're only about 1500 miles old! fooking pot holes!
So i chucked it ont he balancer at work to see if it was bucket, but it was straight as a die, so thats been welded back up (wasn't actually bad, wasn't leaking, but i thought better to get ti sorted) but somehow its been dropped on its face and scratched to hell, so now thats being refurbed!

Booked her into MSD today for closed loop and wasted spark too!
That it for now really, i will update as more happens

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cossiejsy · 15-02-2010, 10:28 PM

thats looks nice with brakes painted and how much was the pump rewire kit please

WongRS · 15-02-2010, 10:31 PM

erm, think it was about£45 off the top of my head....................

http://passionford.com/forum/members/25996-coswurv.html

Drop him a pm

cossiejsy · 15-02-2010, 10:32 PM

yeah i will do thanks very much for that

WongRS · 15-02-2010, 10:36 PM

No problem, dont know if he still does them but thats where mine was from!

Twins · 15-02-2010, 11:07 PM

WongRS · 15-02-2010, 11:10 PM

hope you dont mind me copying your tailpipe idea

WongRS · 16-02-2010, 06:57 PM

Few little bits today.

quick pic of the pump setup, as i was under there with the camera!

Trial fitted a wheel over the brakes (was never going to be an issue, but fancied seeing what they looked like!)

Fitted the caliper the other side, just bolted it in place without the disc to fit the lines

And some shiney bits turned up in the post

Nice solid beam mounts, what are they like to fit?

bad boy rs · 16-02-2010, 07:12 PM

top car mate, looks like youve had a good spend up aswell, keep the pics coming

WongRS · 16-02-2010, 07:14 PM

oh yeah, trying to get everything sorted on it now so i can stop spending!
(haha, yeah, right...............)

cossiejsy · 16-02-2010, 07:15 PM

Looking very nice mate

bad boy rs · 16-02-2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WongRS

oh yeah, trying to get everything sorted on it now so i can stop spending!
(haha, yeah, right...............)

is that what you told the missis

brakes look good, good to see you finaly found some, what paint is that its come up a treat

Kitchen Devil · 16-02-2010, 07:55 PM

Looking good mate!

I never found the standard brakes that bad on mine at stage 3 tbh. I may be taking the AP's off and going back to standard brakes and wheels (prefer the standard sharktooth wheels). I'll see how they cope with 500+ bhp!!! Lol!

WongRS · 16-02-2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad boy rs

is that what you told the missis

brakes look good, good to see you finaly found some, what paint is that its come up a treat

haha, what mrs?

its halford's very high temperature paint and hammerite yellow, i was going to go for hammerite black but i thought it'd be too shiney, i do like the way they have come out though.

My brakes worked ok, untill you drove it constantly hard, i set them on fire round the TT course on the isle of man with stage 1 power, and i wasn;t going THAT well tbh, and i have had all 4 discs glowing and the pedal just hitting the floor on local roads a few times.

WongRS · 19-02-2010, 07:02 PM

Another little bit done, Poly diff mount fitted, i think i now have about half a sierra cosworth in my eye though

Attempting to do the beam mounts, but having some issues with captive nuts not playing ball.
AVO have rebuilt my shocks (£84, incl vat and return p+p, sounds a bargain to me!) and they should be here on monday, i havn't got any strut top mounts to fit them though, as they are away having some CF.

-beefy- · 19-02-2010, 07:07 PM

looking good fela,

stuboy · 19-02-2010, 07:11 PM

good work so far.....

ajamesc · 19-02-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitchen Devil

Looking good mate!

I never found the standard brakes that bad on mine at stage 3 tbh. I may be taking the AP's off and going back to standard brakes and wheels (prefer the standard sharktooth wheels). I'll see how they cope with 500+ bhp!!! Lol!

my standard fronts were crap with 350 and my 330s with 4 pots fade out after about 6 hard stabs above 100 with 500bhp as u are going so much faster than the guy in front who isent driveing like a twat lol i think with the standard brakes back on id end up hitting someone! next move for me will be 6pots

WongRS · 19-02-2010, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -beefy-

looking good fela,

Cheers dude, getting there now, i hope...............

KSA-Cossie · 19-02-2010, 09:07 PM

You'll love the wasted spark and closed loop m8,i remember braking the 1st time after fitting my AP 6 pots and 362mm rotors and nearly went through the windscreen lol

WongRS · 19-02-2010, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie

You'll love the wasted spark and closed loop m8,i remember braking the 1st time after fitting my AP 6 pots and 362mm rotors and nearly went through the windscreen lol

Cool, does make a good difference then? whats your like on juice now mate?

KSA-Cossie · 20-02-2010, 10:33 AM

Oh aye mega difference,really good on juice especially on long runs.

WongRS · 21-02-2010, 05:57 PM

Small update again, got she solid beam mounts on, so thats the back end all done now

After a big of hassle with the captive nuts not being very attatched to the car, i attacked it with a grinder and got them off, managed to fit normal nuts and bolt back into them, very fiddly job though!
Pics are blurry, not sure why, camera just wouldn't focus on the alloy?!

Should be handleing nicely now!

cossiejsy · 21-02-2010, 06:42 PM

Very nice i like the alloy rear beam mounts

WongRS · 21-02-2010, 06:45 PM

Yeah, they fit really nice actually, they are A1 Rally Sport ones off ebay, should tighten it up nicely.
Just need the coilovers to come back now and it can side on all 4 wheels for the first time in months! Can go outside for a wash then!

KSA-Cossie · 21-02-2010, 10:08 PM

They make an amazing difference i fitted mine when i did the adjustable rear beam.

WongRS · 01-03-2010, 09:05 PM

small update, still awaiting some bits!
Bought myself a Spec R group A dump valve, had one before, then i decided to run without one, but its due to go up to 32 psi in april, and i think i fancy running a DV with that boost, so i managed to blag one in amazing condition off ebay, for £16. bargain.
You may of noticed i dont do chrome, so it had to have some treatment!
I also "modded" the spring so it doesn't go off so much at lower boosts, fuck knows if that was a good idea, or even if it'll work, time will tell!

Also got my wheel back today from being refurbed, i didn;t get any before pics as i was so pissed off at the damage, but im well happy with the job done, perfect colour match seeing as its only the lip and round the valve thats been done.

WongRS · 07-03-2010, 09:19 AM

gott eh nearside built up, rebuilt coilover's and new springs fitted, just need strut top plates and it can be back down on all 4 again

andy130 · 07-03-2010, 01:15 PM

looking good mate, love the wheels

fezzajsy · 07-03-2010, 01:25 PM

luving it matey

H7 CYA · 07-03-2010, 01:27 PM

Excellent progress

, Ive used that high temp paint on a few bits, i really like the matt finish of it.

KSA-Cossie · 07-03-2010, 01:42 PM

Let me know how you get on with the coilovers m8.

steviecossie · 07-03-2010, 01:51 PM

nice work on the calipers mate

WongRS · 07-03-2010, 02:19 PM

cheers for the comments!
I will Kev, just hoping the springs arn't too soft for her!

KSA-Cossie · 07-03-2010, 02:40 PM

What poundage did you get m8 ?

WongRS · 07-03-2010, 02:49 PM

275

WongRS · 11-03-2010, 10:01 PM

Its back on four wheels

!
Not been able to get it out though as the fuel pump is still bloody leaking!
Hopefully be able to fix that tomorrow, and then i can get it out in the sunshine at the weekend.
The ride height, is, erm, low, at the moment, but damn it looked cool.

kosman · 11-03-2010, 10:31 PM

fat dude.

WongRS · 11-03-2010, 10:36 PM

Thanks dear!

H7 CYA · 12-03-2010, 10:36 AM

Looks ace loving the wheels!!

15-02-2010, 10:28 PM	#2
cossiejsy PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St Helier,Jersey Posts: 7,589 Rep Power: 15	thats looks nice with brakes painted and how much was the pump rewire kit please __________________ Dont like my drivin then stop watchin me Jersey Rs Owners Club member of the daytime pf talk bollocks and random shite club #65

15-02-2010, 10:31 PM	#3
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	erm, think it was about£45 off the top of my head.................... http://passionford.com/forum/members/25996-coswurv.html Drop him a pm __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

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cossiejsy PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St Helier,Jersey Posts: 7,589 Rep Power: 15	yeah i will do thanks very much for that __________________ Dont like my drivin then stop watchin me Jersey Rs Owners Club member of the daytime pf talk bollocks and random shite club #65

15-02-2010, 10:36 PM	#5
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	No problem, dont know if he still does them but thats where mine was from! __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

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WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	hope you dont mind me copying your tailpipe idea __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

16-02-2010, 06:57 PM	#8
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	Few little bits today. quick pic of the pump setup, as i was under there with the camera! Trial fitted a wheel over the brakes (was never going to be an issue, but fancied seeing what they looked like!) Fitted the caliper the other side, just bolted it in place without the disc to fit the lines And some shiney bits turned up in the post Nice solid beam mounts, what are they like to fit? __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

16-02-2010, 07:12 PM	#9
bad boy rs PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (7) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: watFORD Posts: 4,433 Rep Power: 10	top car mate, looks like youve had a good spend up aswell, keep the pics coming __________________ 395 bhp & 410 lb/ft

16-02-2010, 07:14 PM	#10
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	oh yeah, trying to get everything sorted on it now so i can stop spending! (haha, yeah, right...............) __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

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cossiejsy PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St Helier,Jersey Posts: 7,589 Rep Power: 15	Looking very nice mate __________________ Dont like my drivin then stop watchin me Jersey Rs Owners Club member of the daytime pf talk bollocks and random shite club #65

16-02-2010, 07:55 PM	#13
Kitchen Devil Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (7) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Under a car or in the cafe! Posts: 2,049 Rep Power: 6	Looking good mate! I never found the standard brakes that bad on mine at stage 3 tbh. I may be taking the AP's off and going back to standard brakes and wheels (prefer the standard sharktooth wheels). I'll see how they cope with 500+ bhp!!! Lol! __________________ 500 Bhp and 2WD in the making...

19-02-2010, 07:02 PM	#15
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	Another little bit done, Poly diff mount fitted, i think i now have about half a sierra cosworth in my eye though Attempting to do the beam mounts, but having some issues with captive nuts not playing ball. AVO have rebuilt my shocks (£84, incl vat and return p+p, sounds a bargain to me!) and they should be here on monday, i havn't got any strut top mounts to fit them though, as they are away having some CF. __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

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19-02-2010, 09:07 PM	#20
KSA-Cossie 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shutting down jap crap Posts: 23,544 Rep Power: 31	You'll love the wasted spark and closed loop m8,i remember braking the 1st time after fitting my AP 6 pots and 362mm rotors and nearly went through the windscreen lol __________________ cheeRS kev R/B T38,siemens blacks,500 intercooler,MSD closed loop,wasted spark,18" MO's,362mm discs,AP 6 pots,ALS & LC. Motorsport Developments 01253 508400

20-02-2010, 10:33 AM	#22
KSA-Cossie 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shutting down jap crap Posts: 23,544 Rep Power: 31	Oh aye mega difference,really good on juice especially on long runs. __________________ cheeRS kev R/B T38,siemens blacks,500 intercooler,MSD closed loop,wasted spark,18" MO's,362mm discs,AP 6 pots,ALS & LC. Motorsport Developments 01253 508400

21-02-2010, 05:57 PM	#23
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	Small update again, got she solid beam mounts on, so thats the back end all done now After a big of hassle with the captive nuts not being very attatched to the car, i attacked it with a grinder and got them off, managed to fit normal nuts and bolt back into them, very fiddly job though! Pics are blurry, not sure why, camera just wouldn't focus on the alloy?! Should be handleing nicely now! __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

21-02-2010, 06:42 PM	#24
cossiejsy PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St Helier,Jersey Posts: 7,589 Rep Power: 15	Very nice i like the alloy rear beam mounts __________________ Dont like my drivin then stop watchin me Jersey Rs Owners Club member of the daytime pf talk bollocks and random shite club #65

21-02-2010, 06:45 PM	#25
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	Yeah, they fit really nice actually, they are A1 Rally Sport ones off ebay, should tighten it up nicely. Just need the coilovers to come back now and it can side on all 4 wheels for the first time in months! Can go outside for a wash then! __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

21-02-2010, 10:08 PM	#26
KSA-Cossie 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shutting down jap crap Posts: 23,544 Rep Power: 31	They make an amazing difference i fitted mine when i did the adjustable rear beam. __________________ cheeRS kev R/B T38,siemens blacks,500 intercooler,MSD closed loop,wasted spark,18" MO's,362mm discs,AP 6 pots,ALS & LC. Motorsport Developments 01253 508400

01-03-2010, 09:05 PM	#27
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	small update, still awaiting some bits! Bought myself a Spec R group A dump valve, had one before, then i decided to run without one, but its due to go up to 32 psi in april, and i think i fancy running a DV with that boost, so i managed to blag one in amazing condition off ebay, for £16. bargain. You may of noticed i dont do chrome, so it had to have some treatment! I also "modded" the spring so it doesn't go off so much at lower boosts, fuck knows if that was a good idea, or even if it'll work, time will tell! Also got my wheel back today from being refurbed, i didn;t get any before pics as i was so pissed off at the damage, but im well happy with the job done, perfect colour match seeing as its only the lip and round the valve thats been done. __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

07-03-2010, 09:19 AM	#28
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	gott eh nearside built up, rebuilt coilover's and new springs fitted, just need strut top plates and it can be back down on all 4 again __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

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andy130 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 5,148 Rep Power: 9	looking good mate, love the wheels

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07-03-2010, 01:27 PM	#31
H7 CYA I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: uk Posts: 1,355 Rep Power: 5	Excellent progress, Ive used that high temp paint on a few bits, i really like the matt finish of it.

07-03-2010, 01:42 PM	#32
KSA-Cossie 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shutting down jap crap Posts: 23,544 Rep Power: 31	Let me know how you get on with the coilovers m8. __________________ cheeRS kev R/B T38,siemens blacks,500 intercooler,MSD closed loop,wasted spark,18" MO's,362mm discs,AP 6 pots,ALS & LC. Motorsport Developments 01253 508400

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steviecossie PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 5,667 Rep Power: 13	nice work on the calipers mate __________________ R.I.P Colin McRae (a motorsport legend) WR1 sold, time for a MK2 FRS

07-03-2010, 02:19 PM	#34
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	cheers for the comments! I will Kev, just hoping the springs arn't too soft for her! __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

07-03-2010, 02:40 PM	#35
KSA-Cossie 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shutting down jap crap Posts: 23,544 Rep Power: 31	What poundage did you get m8 ? __________________ cheeRS kev R/B T38,siemens blacks,500 intercooler,MSD closed loop,wasted spark,18" MO's,362mm discs,AP 6 pots,ALS & LC. Motorsport Developments 01253 508400

07-03-2010, 02:49 PM	#36
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	275 __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

11-03-2010, 10:01 PM	#37
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	Its back on four wheels ! Not been able to get it out though as the fuel pump is still bloody leaking! Hopefully be able to fix that tomorrow, and then i can get it out in the sunshine at the weekend. The ride height, is, erm, low, at the moment, but damn it looked cool. __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

11-03-2010, 10:31 PM	#38
kosman sideways all the way! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: derbys Posts: 7,720 Rep Power: 14	fat dude. __________________ Deluded Old Jibber Jabber - Dojj's Blog, Appreciation Society! Member Number 4!

11-03-2010, 10:36 PM	#39
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,213 Rep Power: 8	Thanks dear! __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

12-03-2010, 10:36 AM	#40
H7 CYA I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: uk Posts: 1,355 Rep Power: 5	Looks ace loving the wheels!!

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