ZX10R turbo kit car build - update 10-08-13
08-04-2011, 12:53 AM
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i think you wont even notice the whinging once your moving wind noise and turbo chatter
vids great cant wait to do something similar in aug 2012
and reviews on gkd kit cars ?
vids great cant wait to do something similar in aug 2012
and reviews on gkd kit cars ?
08-04-2011, 12:43 PM
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Cheers lads 
Beefy, you'll definitely fit mate, don't worry about it!
I personally dont know anything about the GKD cars but have a look at these websites below, they may be able to help you out.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/f...=30&mid=200481
Beefy, you'll definitely fit mate, don't worry about it!
I personally dont know anything about the GKD cars but have a look at these websites below, they may be able to help you out.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/f...=30&mid=200481
13-04-2011, 07:45 PM
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13-04-2011, 07:57 PM
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I've been back down to Mac#1 today, as normal it's always a pleasure 
One rear arch fitted.
The other rear arch fitted, the positions of the rear lights were then marked out and the cutting got underway.
A peak of one rear arch from the side.
A quick trial fit of one stop/tail light.
All the holes cut out for the stop/tail lights and indicators.
Lights now fitted.
The number plate light fitted and one final photo of the car flying in the air.
That's all for now folks.
One rear arch fitted.
The other rear arch fitted, the positions of the rear lights were then marked out and the cutting got underway.
A peak of one rear arch from the side.
A quick trial fit of one stop/tail light.
All the holes cut out for the stop/tail lights and indicators.
Lights now fitted.
The number plate light fitted and one final photo of the car flying in the air.
That's all for now folks.
13-04-2011, 08:03 PM
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It's begun to really take shape lately, I cant wait to have a drive of it now, just waiting for an IVA test date and then a DVLA inspection and she will be on the road, hopefully in May
05-06-2011, 09:33 AM
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It's close to being on the road, still waiting for an IVA test date, the paperwork was submitted ages ago, they are really busy this time of year, which is extra frustrating when the sun is bleaching down outside, all I wanna do is drive it!
I'll do another update when I have something interesting to share
I'll do another update when I have something interesting to share
18-07-2011, 04:15 PM
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Right then folks, I know it's been ages since my last update, but now I finally have something to say... my car has passed the IVA test
I've just bought an ignition module to allow the ignition timing to be adjusted and booked a R/R session at BigCC on Monday afternoon, wish me luck
After speaking to Shaun at BigCC, it's clear that I'm unable to run as much boost as I was expecting to be able to, he said to keep the engine reliable a limit of around 12psi or maybe a little bit more would be advisable, any more than that and it'd need to be ran on race fuel, which obviously doesn't make sense for a road car. I can't wait to see/hear it at full chat and to find out what kind of bhp figures it makes, answers on a postcard please...
I've just bought an ignition module to allow the ignition timing to be adjusted and booked a R/R session at BigCC on Monday afternoon, wish me luck
After speaking to Shaun at BigCC, it's clear that I'm unable to run as much boost as I was expecting to be able to, he said to keep the engine reliable a limit of around 12psi or maybe a little bit more would be advisable, any more than that and it'd need to be ran on race fuel, which obviously doesn't make sense for a road car. I can't wait to see/hear it at full chat and to find out what kind of bhp figures it makes, answers on a postcard please...
26-07-2011, 09:52 PM
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Sorry I haven't got any more photos, but I have a little video clip of it being ran up on the rolling road at BigCC Racing yesterday, it was one of the early runs while adjusting the fueling at 6psi, i've got a ocuple more videos of various runs, i'll have to get round to uploading them
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q7lKVkHoBk
And here is a graph from this mornings mapping session, the blue line is 12psi and the red is 8psi, all figures are at the wheels.
Can't wait to have a drive of it now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q7lKVkHoBk
And here is a graph from this mornings mapping session, the blue line is 12psi and the red is 8psi, all figures are at the wheels.
Can't wait to have a drive of it now
Last edited by Red16; 26-07-2011 at 09:54 PM.
27-07-2011, 12:46 PM
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It's due to a fuelling issue caused by the standard ecu wanting to add a small amount of extra fuel as the secondary butterflies open, with me having bigger injectors it overfuels and runs a bit lumpy at that point, to eliminate it aftermarket management is required.
27-07-2011, 02:31 PM
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Here's another video of mapping at 8psi at 60, 40 and 20% throttle positions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1mTvXREwAo
the car on the rollers, first time you've seen it with seats and harnesses fitted
a graph of the not quite finished 12psi map results, BHP/Torque @ wheels against engine RPM
BigCC Racing unit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1mTvXREwAo
the car on the rollers, first time you've seen it with seats and harnesses fitted
a graph of the not quite finished 12psi map results, BHP/Torque @ wheels against engine RPM
BigCC Racing unit
27-07-2011, 02:56 PM
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Cheers Jonny 
It's the Kawasaki gearbox, the engine is rotated 90 degrees, the sprocket is removed from the output shaft and an adaptor fitted to allow a propshaft to be fitted to drive a rear diff.
It's the Kawasaki gearbox, the engine is rotated 90 degrees, the sprocket is removed from the output shaft and an adaptor fitted to allow a propshaft to be fitted to drive a rear diff.
03-09-2011, 04:56 PM
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A couple of photos from the R/R day, first up a shot of the car being strapped down
Some stills from the video clips of it popping flames on the overrun
I'm still waiting for the DVLA to inspect the car so they can issue it with a registration number and V5, but in the mean time I've bought a few odds and sods.
A 20psi boost gauge
A GRP aeroscreen
An ignition module add on for the Power Commander III, to allow the timing to be tweaked, that means another rolling road session to do some more mapping.
Some stills from the video clips of it popping flames on the overrun
I'm still waiting for the DVLA to inspect the car so they can issue it with a registration number and V5, but in the mean time I've bought a few odds and sods.
A 20psi boost gauge
A GRP aeroscreen
An ignition module add on for the Power Commander III, to allow the timing to be tweaked, that means another rolling road session to do some more mapping.
12-09-2011, 03:45 PM
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Well after all this time the DVLA have finally pulled their finger out and registered my car, very nice to finally have it on the road after all the waiting, even more so with it's brand new 61 plate
Cooling the engine has been a little bit of an issue, so during the first few runs out in the car various things have been tested and tweaked, most noticeably the bonnet vents being added, they will be finished off with black mesh on the underside.
The boost gauge has been fitted into the dash
Temperatures are a lot better now but will need further tweaking for piece of mind during track days and summer driving.
I've driven the car a good few times now and even on low boost it goes very very well, high boost it's like a missile!
circa 770bhp/tonne feels nice!
Yeah I know what you mean, although considering the lack of torque it pulls quite well from low down, traction isn't too much of an issue either, which is handy, point and squirt 
It is, i'm loving it
Cooling the engine has been a little bit of an issue, so during the first few runs out in the car various things have been tested and tweaked, most noticeably the bonnet vents being added, they will be finished off with black mesh on the underside.
The boost gauge has been fitted into the dash
Temperatures are a lot better now but will need further tweaking for piece of mind during track days and summer driving.
I've driven the car a good few times now and even on low boost it goes very very well, high boost it's like a missile!
circa 770bhp/tonne feels nice!
It is, i'm loving it
12-09-2011, 04:29 PM
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Well done mate its great to finally start driving about isn't it, I've got under bonnet heat problems with mine to. I. like what you've done with the bonnet that should help.
Regards andy.
Regards andy.
