MADRod - The re-build
im going to refrain from asking lots of questions like i usually do 
23-07-2008, 07:18 PM
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Been too busy to post progress in the last week.
After the Dyno probs it was decided to change engine Spec yet again so CR has been raised .
A dummy engine complete with gt42 Turbo has been fitted this has enabled Heatshield & new exhaust downpipe & wastegate pipe to be fabricated. Tomorrow the intercooler will be modified & new boost pipe fabricated. By the weekend car should be comlete except for the engine, still awaiting new pistons which are now overdue.
Hope to be on Dyno Monday, but its getting tight, only 18 days to event
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After the Dyno probs it was decided to change engine Spec yet again so CR has been raised .
A dummy engine complete with gt42 Turbo has been fitted this has enabled Heatshield & new exhaust downpipe & wastegate pipe to be fabricated. Tomorrow the intercooler will be modified & new boost pipe fabricated. By the weekend car should be comlete except for the engine, still awaiting new pistons which are now overdue.
Hope to be on Dyno Monday, but its getting tight, only 18 days to event
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24-07-2008, 07:47 PM
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Bit more fabrication done today, this Turbo aint supposed to fit in this space so still a few probs to sort. Pistons not arrived from States so engine re-build cant start, Dyno will now be delayed. 17 days to go.
29-07-2008, 08:36 PM
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The enguine is almost completely finished & the Fabrication work has been successfully fitted to the dummy enigine. Will remove engine in morning & then get on with brakes & Nitrous etc.
Would like to be on Dyno on Thursday, but as yet cant get a Dyno slot until next week, very frustrating as our parts done , as we are running out of time.
Would like to be on Dyno on Thursday, but as yet cant get a Dyno slot until next week, very frustrating as our parts done , as we are running out of time.
30-07-2008, 06:07 PM
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Hi
well the engine is complete & car is 95% complete, however a slot on the Dyno is not yet available so its Monday on the Dyno at the earliest. This will leave just 5 days to get to the start line at FT. We are still giving it our best shot, but time is running out.
well the engine is complete & car is 95% complete, however a slot on the Dyno is not yet available so its Monday on the Dyno at the earliest. This will leave just 5 days to get to the start line at FT. We are still giving it our best shot, but time is running out.
30-07-2008, 06:28 PM
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30-07-2008, 06:29 PM
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31-07-2008, 08:45 PM
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Negative progress today, sorting out the Brakes now have a malfunctioning ABS system, its a wiring prob as ive changed from 2wd to 4x4 Sierra & now the pump wont prime anyone got a Diagram for both 2wd & 4x4 so I can try & sort it out.
Cheers Rod
9 days to go
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Cheers Rod
9 days to go
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01-08-2008, 05:47 AM
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01-08-2008, 01:52 PM
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I wouldnt disable the abs then try and brake from 210+ mph !
O no no no no no !
wiring diagram and a sparkie needed asap !
good luck guys !
come on !
O no no no no no !
wiring diagram and a sparkie needed asap !
good luck guys !
come on !
04-08-2008, 03:43 AM
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MARK, silly question but is there gonna be extra bracing for the turbo to support it other than the manifold?
good luck with the engine rebuild and MAD by name MAD by nature lol look forward to seeing the dyno figures. mark you have pm
good luck with the engine rebuild and MAD by name MAD by nature lol look forward to seeing the dyno figures. mark you have pm
14-08-2008, 03:32 PM
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Well didnt make FT as most know, but tomorrow will purchase an 8 injector manifold as Mark is not happy using 4X 1600cc.
The 8 injectors will be used with the new inlet
& will be the only mod to the set-up, although a WRC gasket & new head studs will also be used.
Will start on loom mods at the weekend so at least thats done.
Not a lot more will happen till after my hols first week in September, need a break for a couple of weeks cos im F**ked with the effort ive put in & im in no hurry.
Cheers Rod
The 8 injectors will be used with the new inlet
& will be the only mod to the set-up, although a WRC gasket & new head studs will also be used.Will start on loom mods at the weekend so at least thats done.
Not a lot more will happen till after my hols first week in September, need a break for a couple of weeks cos im F**ked with the effort ive put in & im in no hurry.
Cheers Rod
14-08-2008, 04:57 PM
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The WRC was a lot better than the cosmetic one which blew all to easily.
The WRC took a lot of abuse the time before so seems the best bet, the head studs will help im sure so lets hope its now sorted will know next session.