XRT_si

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Nice one!

Ignored the wheels for now then lol

mk1turboestate

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few pics of the wiring progress,

started with the 415 amp cable i got along with the 250 amp fuse i need to mount



this one shows the size of he new wire compared to the sierra standard part



all soldered up



then heat shrink added



i then startd on the rear fuse box and the fuel pump and injector relay for the rear next to the battery





few more bits to do but the wiring is not far off now, next time i start it, it will be on the key

i need to make some mounting plates to put them on now and put a new relay and fusebox up front for the rad fans

mk1turboestate

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im trying to get it running now but im on the look out for wheels still, i want something thats really going to suit it

mk1turboestate

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i was going to do a bit on it today but went to tax my van and realised it had no mot and needed some welding doing to the ns arch and os step,

mk1turboestate

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started making a mount for the extra fusebox and relays today, its now painted black awaiting refitting

mk1turboestate

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the car has a grafters feature in this months classic ford, it came out really well

turbo m

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Saw it in classic ford today looks great must read through to get some tips for my zvh. is yours chassis mounted as it looks further back than mine thats on a w c x m??

mk1turboestate

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cheers, it is on chassis mounts, with a rs crossmember which is basically standard but a bit stronger,

the mounts are custom made with v8 landrover mounts ,

its sat about 4" back to get it to clear and the bulkhead has been cut to suit

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Just read through it all nice idea for the water rail is your thermerstat housing a std rst one or i have heard people use the 1400 cvh ones on cvh turbos??Good to see the turbo cooler on too was considering one on mine but it would have to be s/h .Steelies banded i think for wheels.

qwertina

Congrats on the Grafters feature! Its inspired me to look into ZVH power for my 'tina.

RO13 rs cabriolet

Just read the feature in classic ford top work and glad to see you used zvh power something different keep the pics coming

mk1turboestate

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cheers, for the feedback,

turbo m

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What water pump plate are you using? I was hoping to get a qep one but i can"t find one now.

mk1turboestate

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the water pump plate on mine is one i did myself as when the engine was built they were not around, simple enough to make and mines been on there about 9 years

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done a bit more over the last week, got the starter fitted again, just need to fit the cable to the alternater



got the extra fuse box fitted in the front for the radio, ecu, and rad fan, next to it is the relay for the fan that will be controlled by a neg switch on the ecu



all ready for the battery at the back, i just need to make some earth straps for the engine and maybe another from the battery to the body to be sure

mk1turboestate

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iv now got the rest of the wiring in, just a few odd bits to do, steering wheel is on and the stalks fitted, i need to check the wires to the clusters as i have rs clocks to go in

XRT_si

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Nice one mate!

simon1969

any updates on this car its looking good

mk1turboestate

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small update, been working on the water system



moved the turbo cooler to the top of the rad because it didnt quite fit with the antidive kit fitted




where the pipework goes through the inner wing








need to paint up the pipes or may swap to silicone





rs steering wheel and clocks fitted

turbo m

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Looking good.How big is the turbo cooler? sorry to keep asking questions..

mk1turboestate

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no problem, i will measure it up and post sizes, it made for a fiesta turbo

whizzisat114

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Power steering cooler of an old shogun will do the same job at half the money
My m8 runs one on a 400 bhp with no problems

turbo m

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Will be looking in to both options as i do like a bit of ST {scrapyard tuning}

mk1turboestate

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well iv actually done a bit on it today, i fitted a battery and got it started on all the new wiring so i can start sorting all the charge pipework, and hopefully get my ms on it soon,

only problem i have is it started first time after a few turns and after that it started everytime untill it was cold and now it wont start, im still pretty sure its gown to the injectors being to big so will have to sort some more for when the new ecu comes

Rob_DOHC

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Hello Nick, Congratulations on the progress! when do you aim to have it driving?

RO13 rs cabriolet

Coming along now mate carnt wait to see it finished top work

mk1turboestate

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not to sure when it will be driving, need a custom prop, brake lines etc, loads really,

really want it ready for the classic ford show next year

mk1turboestate

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iv done a bit on it again and will upload some pics soon, managed to bet the turbo, intercooler and inlet boost pipes done, just need to start it up again and see how it runs,

also got my new ecu coming next month will update when its here

cossiestu

Looking really cool!! Handy tip with the shogun turbo cooler too!

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few pics of the inlet, not finished as yet



will need to wrap the turbo i think



still have to make some sort of bracket to hold it in position, cable tie foe no tho



iv also done the bottom pipe but its very very close to the alternator so need to decide what to do about it

i have put a takeoff for the iscv just before the throttle body aswell now but im not sure if i should put one in for a dump valve, not sure if i should have one or not? what do you think??

XRT_si

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No dump valve for me!

Looking good though!

clyde 1800

looking extremely good read your write up in the ford magazine ages ago youve come a long way

im having alot of trouble with my pinto turbo build and wondering could you help?
if you look up E648YTT pinto turbo

btw my dad has a few mark 2s with alot of rare parts maybe he would have something you might be interested in

mk1turboestate

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hows yours coming along now?

turbo m

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If you put the dump valve on and you don"t like it you can always remove it!!! Looking good now comming on i bet your pleased?

mk1turboestate

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yeah it getting there slowly, im hoping to have it started on sunday, and will get some more done over the next few months,

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iv now got round to doing a bit more on it, iv tacked up the new 2.5" exhaust from the turbo over the axle to the back, just need to sort a backbox for it, fitted a lambda boss in the new downpipe for the ms ecu, and am just waiting for some exhaust mounts,

i will get some pics up asap

my ecu should be with me soon from http://www.boostmonkeys.co.uk/products.html
its a direct swap for my ofac ecu and am looking forward to getting stuck in with it, i will post pics up when it arrives

next on the list is a wide band kit, does anyone have one they would advise me to get?

mk1turboestate

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any idea on a wideband kit?

mk1turboestate

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i now have my new ofam ecu ready to fit, i will add some pics when i have taken some, just need to figure out how to set up megasquirt now, big thanks to http://www.boostmonkeys.co.uk/products.html for sorting it out for me

XRT_si

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Nice one!
Do you know I was wondering how this was coming on yesterday afternoon!

Reckon it will be done for Classic Ford?

mk1turboestate

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to be honest mate i doubt it will be, there isnt to much work left to do now but with the paint, interior and front running gear i doubt i will have enough spare cash to finish it by then, i had thought about re using the old rack and bits but i no i would regret it,

also need to find some where to band my wheels, was going to go for mexico steels but iv decided to keep it on the originals