Back in Febuary 2006 the last attempt ended in failure so I will keep a log of the re-build here.

The failure was a cracked Block caused by vibration & lots of horses.
A new 200 Block was purchased & after consultation, the Block was machined & assembled to Marks Spec, it was not cheap is all I will say. Its Nikasil lined but not the Mountune designed items. The Block has been built for max strength .
The existing crank was sent back & checked & came back as within new Spec. The Rods & other bits were then sent away for special balancing.
The new Pistons ordered have now been changed again as Mark changed the engine Spec yet again . When all bits were finished they were assembled into the Block & all this happened prior to September 2006.

Mark moved to new premises around this time & i came to a deal with Mark to allow him to get settled in & get stuck into a large backlog of work.

Well I can now report my build will continue in about a fortnight .

Will report back soon on the parts that have been changed since the last engine.
Rod

 

sounds like its going to be a good year for the performance ford mark this year.. dont be shy rod bang up some pics

 

i hope you realise that you must post every detail in this room Rod....including pictures

we have no 'secrets' in here

 

Gonna be a really exciting year for the old Fords this year.....there seems to be a renewed interest in fast fords generally and particularly cossies...

I feel quite excited.... ........May even put my big power motor in later on this year..

 

best of luck rod
1 to keep an eye on this year for sure !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Good luck with it all Rod

Keep the updates coming

 

Good luck mate

Keep us updated


Brian

 

1st picture

Proposed totb livery. Yeh or Nay.

 

nay, looks very ghay!

 

I propose that you use something to upset the jap crap boys

All the best with it mate, seen plenty of vids of this car, would love to see it in action for real

 

sure this engine broke 3 times in the last few months .....

still on the stand then rod covered in plastic ....


will be something special when back, saw the car when i picked mine up and was being adjusted some crazy money/time going into this

 

Rod, a restoration thread is not much good without any pictures
Martin.

 

I say yeah if it's just for TOTB Rod. But on the otherside flip it so it reads in reverse.

 

I've got some pics i could post, but its of rods empty engine bay

 

It aint started yet . Ians car on the Dyno yesterday means mines next, should get underway in a week or so. Mines being built along with another 650+ YB engine.
Rod
ps. Lets say this is a progress thread then no pressure for pictures. .

 

yeh..with a few more names along the bottom with the autronic sticker

 

I will be watching this project.

 

Sounds good Rod, I quite like the TOTB Graphics mate

Look forward to an update with some figures!

 

Glad to hear its coming together Rod

Should have mine running soon, hoping next month

 

Sounds like a fantasic build Rod

Think a few of the JAP boys are going to get a fright at TOTB this year

 

Hehe - Tuner entries won't be too threatened by Rod, privateers however... different ballgame!

Best of luck Rod, with Mark on the build it should be fantastic

 

going to be fast

 

Another 650+YB engine

 

Big Will...why wont they? rods will fall behind on 1/4 but will be one of the quickest top speeds if no thee quickest...

I wouldnt be suprised to see it in top 20 on handling with Mark behind the wheel.

reckon it will be a top 5-10 overall car.

Ade....

 

So why start a thread now?

 

Because I actually removed the pedal-box to start on the micro switches, the first time its been touch for nearly a year. So although Mark is several weeks away from getting involved im getting slowly started. Designed the silk Screen for my new switch panel last week & the finished product has arrived it will house the switches for TC, LC & Flat Shift. Did not think these small things needed mentioning at this time.

 

All the best Rod

That new block should be the nuts mate

Was that bumper OK???

Paul

 

This little lot sounds the nuts!

 

Nice one Rod.

 

all the best with the project..

 

Update 1
The Autronics ECU is being upgraded to SM4 & will use the latest CDI & existing 4 coils. A much modified loom has been built & will include wiring for Traction & Launch Control & Full throttle gear shift. This will include the fitting of sensors to the front/rear wheels & im also upgrading the rear brakes Bells & Discs to make fitting the sensors easier.

 

Euan come on...top 20 in the handling? Bottom 20 more like.

 

That was not called for on this thread, I dont know you & you have no idea about my car so why get involved. You are hoping to qualify for totb as well I take it, so lets see how the qualifiers go before you start slating other peoples cars.

 

Ollie6RS2 Knob! Keep your stupid comments to yourself ffs!

Nice little update Rod, as I said before those new goodies sound

 

Ollie.. a well set up saf will do not too badly mate...

Wont be Rod driving..will be MAD Mark...where he is concerned anything is possible

 

Rod wasnt slating your car. I find it awesome and you have done well keeping trying again and again to push the boundaries. But, lets be fair, a laggy 2wd saff is not gonna be quicker round the totb track then all the evos and subarus down there. Your car is not set up for it in any way. I;m looking forward to seeing it take the top speed crown though.


DAN... Mind your own you wanker.

Euan... I agree with you, a well set up saff will do not too badly but there is a lot of cars that excel in that particular field and Rods isnt designed to. You know i didnt mean it in the way Rod and his bumlicker took it but i stand by my comment.

 

Ollie, Rod has Nos which can eliminate lag etc...he wil have traction control and various other things to help aswell

Hows tricks anyway mate?

 

Good mate apart from prats like Dan getting his knickers in a twist over nothing.

I'll catch you on msn dont wanna fill Rods thread with banter.

 

It's jumped up wankers like you that make stupid comment's on people's threads!

 

Cant wait to see it Setting those Records Rod

Keep it up guys