S2 Rebuild in Essex (mini update 09.08.08)
03-08-2007, 07:24 PM
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Thanx for all the comments 
That's the one mate 
Okay overdue update
Got these from APT, and gotta say superfast service
Fitted a newly skimmed EFI flywheel (may look at management change in the future) also clutch & bolted the box up
Spec is:
Fully Blueprinted bottom end
Stage 3 Head
CVH 34 Cam & vernier
Along with the Magnex, FMIC & Stage 2/3 Turbo, along with a proper set up, should see 200+bhp right ??????
CheeRS
Originally Posted by jaiscossie
Geat progress mate and looks like your doing a top job, i nearly brought this car, did you get it from colchester?
Okay overdue update
Got these from APT, and gotta say superfast service
Fitted a newly skimmed EFI flywheel (may look at management change in the future) also clutch & bolted the box up
Spec is:
Fully Blueprinted bottom end
Stage 3 Head
CVH 34 Cam & vernier
Along with the Magnex, FMIC & Stage 2/3 Turbo, along with a proper set up, should see 200+bhp right ??????
CheeRS
03-08-2007, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by grsford
engine looks the nuts mate did you get that hose if so what do you think?
Didn't get the hose, f*&^in' PayPal playing up
will get it sorted 'though.Soooooooo armed with a trolley jack, an ol' winch off the front of a Land Rover, & an expensive box of brand new Ford bits, pushed the Engine/Box (with the aid of a "Borrowed"
Homebase trolley) 'round to the garage to single handedly plug the void under the bonnet...............................And.................voila!!!!!!!!!!!!
Job's a good 'un!!!!!!!!
03-08-2007, 08:56 PM
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bet that was fun getting it in there on your own,
not getting on to well mate cant get it started
every thing is in, ecu is working sensor set correct and it still wont fecking go ive got all day tomorrow to get even more stressed with it
are you going ford fair pal
not getting on to well mate cant get it started
every thing is in, ecu is working sensor set correct and it still wont fecking go ive got all day tomorrow to get even more stressed with it are you going ford fair pal
03-08-2007, 09:13 PM
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My first post, but had to say that looks proper mint hoo! Love the effort you've put into the preparation and it looks to have paid off so far, can't wait to see the finished article. 
03-08-2007, 09:24 PM
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Cheers guys
Sure you'll sort it out mate, probably just needs a fresh look at it. And remember if you start to lose your rag with it 
, take a deep breath, count to ten & picture yourself out on the roads of Essex hunting Scoobies
Don't look like i'm gonna make FF
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Originally Posted by grsford
bet that was fun getting it in there on your own,
not getting on to well mate cant get it started every thing is in, ecu is working sensor set correct and it still wont fecking go ive got all day tomorrow to get even more stressed with it
are you going ford fair pal
not getting on to well mate cant get it started
every thing is in, ecu is working sensor set correct and it still wont fecking go ive got all day tomorrow to get even more stressed with it are you going ford fair pal
, take a deep breath, count to ten & picture yourself out on the roads of Essex hunting Scoobies Don't look like i'm gonna make FF
CheeRS
03-08-2007, 09:41 PM
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Along with the Magnex, FMIC & Stage 2/3 Turbo, along with a proper set up, should see 200+bhp right ??????
get a fair bit more if ya sort out yer management as well...
lovely work as well by the way, looks stunning...
23-08-2007, 07:08 PM
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Update time
Kit painted & fitted, using all new Original Ford fixings
Interior back in too
Also finally got manifold & Turbo sorted
Stage 2 T3 from C.R Turbos (great service btw)
And yet another painfully expensive box of bits from Ford
All bolted up this a'non
Kit painted & fitted, using all new Original Ford fixings
Interior back in too
Also finally got manifold & Turbo sorted
Stage 2 T3 from C.R Turbos (great service btw)
And yet another painfully expensive box of bits from Ford
All bolted up this a'non
23-08-2007, 07:26 PM
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Very nice mate top job so far! Where did you get ur wheels from as i may be after a set for mine, just still undecided wether to get the standards dimond cut or them wheels?
not long until it will be finnished at this rate, good on ya pal looking forward to seiing it in the flesh
04-09-2007, 08:06 PM
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Really appreciate all the comments guys
Small update (goin' fookin' slow I know
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Few bits ready to fit:
Ally Rad
Big thanx to Twins for this
[IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a16/foggyr6/000_1188c.jpg
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First of the new guages
New Dizzy
82 degree stat & 88 Fan switch
More to follow
Small update (goin' fookin' slow I know
)Few bits ready to fit:
Ally Rad
Big thanx to Twins for this
[IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a16/foggyr6/000_1188c.jpg
[/IMG]
First of the new guages
New Dizzy
82 degree stat & 88 Fan switch
More to follow
06-06-2008, 07:55 PM
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OK, ignore the 5mth+ between posts, and don't mention that it's still not fookin' finished.
After being 99% done I 'kept changing mi' mind
And eventually decided on a 16i Rocker & Inlet, & to drop the MFI & go Gotech..... so................
Got a set of 803 injectors
Modified the inlet :
Made up some ally bkts:
All fitted, just waiting on Boost controller, and a few odds
:
After being 99% done I 'kept changing mi' mind
And eventually decided on a 16i Rocker & Inlet, & to drop the MFI & go Gotech..... so................
Got a set of 803 injectors
Modified the inlet :
Made up some ally bkts:
All fitted, just waiting on Boost controller, and a few odds
:
06-06-2008, 08:44 PM
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That is absoloubtly Stunning.
If i was wearing a hat i would take it off to you. I would be scared to drive that, White is fantastic, the wheels are a great choice. I thought youre old one in the pics was clean this one is a different class.
This must stand you in some serious moula.
Well Done.
If i was wearing a hat i would take it off to you. I would be scared to drive that, White is fantastic, the wheels are a great choice. I thought youre old one in the pics was clean this one is a different class.
This must stand you in some serious moula.
Well Done.
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06-06-2008, 10:03 PM
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Thanx for all the great comments guys
Almost all the long term Resto' guys here would agree that the positive comments/posts really help us keep on going
After such a long re-build, I can't wait to finally get it back on the road, do the odd show, & enjoy driving a 20 yr old RST nowadays.
For me S1/S2 'scorts now are uber-cool............
Almost all the long term Resto' guys here would agree that the positive comments/posts really help us keep on going
After such a long re-build, I can't wait to finally get it back on the road, do the odd show, & enjoy driving a 20 yr old RST nowadays.
For me S1/S2 'scorts now are uber-cool............
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06-06-2008, 10:16 PM
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That is absoloubtly Stunning.
If i was wearing a hat i would take it off to you. I would be scared to drive that, White is fantastic, the wheels are a great choice. I thought youre old one in the pics was clean this one is a different class.
This must stand you in some serious moula.
Well Done.
If i was wearing a hat i would take it off to you. I would be scared to drive that, White is fantastic, the wheels are a great choice. I thought youre old one in the pics was clean this one is a different class.
This must stand you in some serious moula.
Well Done.
)And your not wrong, everyone who's got the bug and built from the ground up a S1/S2 RST will vouch. They can soak up some 'serious' ammounts of pound notes...
06-06-2008, 11:58 PM
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Stainless pipes ??? You talkin' about the braided fuel/Meter unit lines??
If so they are spot on & were made up by a guy on Ebay (rscustomhoses i think)
HTH
CheeRS