My Sierra, well pleased!!
10-06-2011, 03:22 PM
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My Sierra, well pleased!!
Well I've just been on its maiden voyage, a 300+ mile round trip to Grimsby. Obviously I'm running it in so the boost is capped at 1 bar but I'm ubber pleased with it so far
5th gear at 2.5k rpm press the throttle and off it goes, it behaves like it has a T3 turbo. It will even pull off in 2nd gear from standstill with no hesitation or judder, I reckon it's going to make an excelent tourer...
You can't hear the dump valve or any whooshing or induction noise either, perfert!
Just had to share that
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10-06-2011, 03:28 PM
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Awesome news, sounds like a fantastic all rounder you've built.
...be rude not to throw up a couple of pics wouldn't it??
Cheers,
Grant
10-06-2011, 03:32 PM
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10-06-2011, 03:50 PM
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sounds perfect Martin and the total opposite i bet to the escort
we need pics man and you have the perfect excuse
10-06-2011, 03:54 PM
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...be rude not to throw up a couple of pics wouldn't it??
Cheers,
Grant
If you insist!!...... It's absoloutly filthy now but thats what it looks like.. There's still stuff to do but at least I can put some miles on it now.
The plate transfer didn't come through in time so I'm using it on its original plates until the paperwork comes through.
10-06-2011, 03:56 PM
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that looks gorgeous
whats that tank next to the header tank?
10-06-2011, 03:59 PM
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whats that tank next to the header tank?
It's the breather system, it's piped to atmosphere right now and is only using a take off from one side of the engine... I will fit the other pipe tomorrow and it will breathe back into the air box. The two gold coloured fittings will be silver soon too!
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what's the air con like ??
10-06-2011, 04:05 PM
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what's the air con like ??
It's not finished yet, I need two pipes making up and then I can try it.
10-06-2011, 04:09 PM
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good to hear Martin.
10-06-2011, 04:38 PM
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FINALLY.........Been a long time coming eh Martin, worth the wait i bet.....Looks superb...
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martin thats stunning
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Great work bud
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What turbo are you running ?
10-06-2011, 05:12 PM
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What turbo are you running ?
GT3071 .... It makes 400.3hp at 1.1bar boost (that's whilst I was doing a running in map on the rollers that I Ionly ran to 6k rpm) Couldn't resist a power run!
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10-06-2011, 05:15 PM
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It's almost like the perfect cosworth with the looks and the interior additions - good to hear the trip went well
10-06-2011, 05:22 PM
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It's almost like the perfect cosworth with the looks and the interior additions - good to hear the trip went well
It is my perfect road going Cosworth, I have a small turbo Escos that I was going to do if the Sierra didn't live upto expectations... The Escos will be sold shortly
I way prefer the looks of a 3dr compared to an Escort but most 3drs I drive feel tired and loose, thankfully mine doesn't!
10-06-2011, 05:23 PM
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Saw this yesterday, it looks superb, the wheels are just perfect for that car, great job mate...
I was still GETTING MOIST looking over the Escort though, my fav cossie for sure..
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Saw this yesterday, it looks superb, the wheels are just perfect for that car, great job mate...
I was still GETTING MOIST looking over the Escort though, my fav cossie for sure..
Tony said you felt moist, didn't really understand what he meant! Btw we have started on your latest project ...
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looks great
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Of what? Me driving down the motorway?? Hahaha
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Tony said you felt moist, didn't really understand what he meant!
Tart.............
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Martin, you've gotta take the Escort to Combe in 3weeks though for some Track action..
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Of what? Me driving down the motorway?? Hahaha
Pmsl...
well one of you walking down it would probs be a touch bland imop...
Unless the beast is doin a fly by...hinty hint
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Martin, you've gotta take the Escort to Combe in 3weeks though for some Track action..
Might
10-06-2011, 05:35 PM
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Nice one martin. Im glad your happy with it. Did you replace all the suspension bushes.
10-06-2011, 05:39 PM
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trip up to see mark martin ,car looks mint mate after all problems you had hope you can enjoy it now pal
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trip up to see mark martin ,car looks mint mate after all problems you had hope you can enjoy it now pal
Yes, picked up my Firenza rear wheels and some other stuff.
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Nice one martin. Im glad your happy with it. Did you replace all the suspension bushes.
Yes, it has no original bushes.
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Stunning car Martin. It's a credit to you!
10-06-2011, 06:17 PM
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Stunning, glad you can now enjoy it rather than stressing over it.
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You had a different number on the other day...
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saw this car today ,you have done a very nice job of it martin ,i like the detail under the bonnet ,if you keep up with that standard you will soon be as good as me lol
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You had a different number on the other day...
See my 2nd post on this thread.
10-06-2011, 07:40 PM
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What turbo are you running ?
no t38's here move on please
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Well I've just been on its maiden voyage, a 300+ mile round trip to Grimsby. Obviously I'm running it in so the boost is capped at 1 bar but I'm ubber pleased with it so far
5th gear at 2.5k rpm press the throttle and off it goes, it behaves like it has a T3 turbo. It will even pull off in 2nd gear from standstill with no hesitation or judder, I reckon it's going to make an excelent tourer...
You can't hear the dump valve or any whooshing or induction noise either, perfert!
Just had to share that
sounds a specail car Martin you deserve it and enjoy it
10-06-2011, 08:10 PM
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really pleased for you mate
10-06-2011, 08:24 PM
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So martin they must be poly bushes then. Do the car drive that good. Thinking about doing mine some time.
10-06-2011, 09:10 PM
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lurrrrrrrvely car mart ,
10-06-2011, 03:22 PM
My Sierra, well pleased!!
5th gear at 2.5k rpm press the throttle and off it goes, it behaves like it has a T3 turbo. It will even pull off in 2nd gear from standstill with no hesitation or judder, I reckon it's going to make an excelent tourer...
