MRM SpeedShop’s 666 Van.
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#162
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My friend Martin will be helping me out this weekend as he's a pro with wiring escorts now so we may even see her start!
Well now I have had this arrive too!
New petrol fuel tank direct replacement for the van.
Well now I have had this arrive too!
New petrol fuel tank direct replacement for the van.
#164
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Cheers mate, had a bit of hassle getting it as normal escort one arrived first time.
Found a 1.4 petrol van on google and used the registration from it to get the correct tank ordered, really didnt want to modify a tank as not trusting it not to fail and vapours escaping etc
Found a 1.4 petrol van on google and used the registration from it to get the correct tank ordered, really didnt want to modify a tank as not trusting it not to fail and vapours escaping etc
#165
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Massive thanks to Martin today who came around and started my wiring, hes done loads of it and got lights working etc
he wanted to have it running today but because I hadn't got the rad on yet etc I tiold him not to kill himself trying to start it.
whilst he did the wiring I managed to change the tanks over...
old and new -
RS fuel pump fitted -
Martin at work -
the drive looking pikey lol
The wiring taking shape!
Loads have people have said theyve used standard fuel lines as theyre long enough, they do look long enough but looks like a rubbish fit against the chasis and the back of bay / bulk head etc
So thetll need strapping onto the van tighter, ill figure that out during the week though more soon!
he wanted to have it running today but because I hadn't got the rad on yet etc I tiold him not to kill himself trying to start it.
whilst he did the wiring I managed to change the tanks over...
old and new -
RS fuel pump fitted -
Martin at work -
the drive looking pikey lol
The wiring taking shape!
Loads have people have said theyve used standard fuel lines as theyre long enough, they do look long enough but looks like a rubbish fit against the chasis and the back of bay / bulk head etc
So thetll need strapping onto the van tighter, ill figure that out during the week though more soon!
#167
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Will do and yes defo going turbo, want it up and runing first though.
After Christmas will be fitting MegaSquirt ECU to it and then ordering all the piping and intercooler off of ebay and dropping in the low comp engine.
After Christmas will be fitting MegaSquirt ECU to it and then ordering all the piping and intercooler off of ebay and dropping in the low comp engine.
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Good to meet you today pal.
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Cheers mate yeh Martin is braver than me lol
Update -
Went to see Mat Randel today and had a good nosey round his van with K-Boom and Goldfinger too.
Because he's converted to 4x4 he has no use for these bits I purchased from him...
Purpose build Powerflow s/s for direct fit to van! compared in picture next to standard one I was going to chop up.
And also modifed rear beam for the van so I can now lower the back and also has discs and cables for direct fit again to my van.
Will try and get fitted up soon but I think I'm gona give the beem a lick of hammerite first lol
Update -
Went to see Mat Randel today and had a good nosey round his van with K-Boom and Goldfinger too.
Because he's converted to 4x4 he has no use for these bits I purchased from him...
Purpose build Powerflow s/s for direct fit to van! compared in picture next to standard one I was going to chop up.
And also modifed rear beam for the van so I can now lower the back and also has discs and cables for direct fit again to my van.
Will try and get fitted up soon but I think I'm gona give the beem a lick of hammerite first lol
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kev make a guard or cover for the brake line where the exhaust goes over it, with the beam now lower the exhaust gets very close to the brake line. My mate had a flat brake line in no time you could re do the line so it sits in a different position
#172
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Cheers for that, I'll have a look at it once it's all fitted but don't think I'll have that issue as thisewas all used on a van with no trouble.
The exhaust was made on the van by PowerFlow so shouldn't have clearance issues either I hope.
The exhaust was made on the van by PowerFlow so shouldn't have clearance issues either I hope.
#173
burning oil
Looking good I've put bit of chopped up silicone hose over the said brake line on the rear axle and cable tied it on. I was sick of hearing my exhaust clang on it
#174
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Will do same, will check it once all bolted up
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Thanks mate, was going to go out and maybe fit it up today as not sure if I can be arsed to paint it.
But then its cold and windy outside so though fuck that
But then its cold and windy outside so though fuck that
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Not done fuck all on van as it's to cold! lol
Some more bits though
New windscreen as one in it is scratched from some shity wiper blades it looks, non heated as aint spending that much on van LOL heated one is for L2.
heat wrap for turbo manifold and down pipe, maybe tale pipe also, some bonnet pins as I'm chopping the slam pannel a bit for turbo manifold so wont have the standard catch bit there anymore -
Some more bits though
New windscreen as one in it is scratched from some shity wiper blades it looks, non heated as aint spending that much on van LOL heated one is for L2.
heat wrap for turbo manifold and down pipe, maybe tale pipe also, some bonnet pins as I'm chopping the slam pannel a bit for turbo manifold so wont have the standard catch bit there anymore -
#179
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They're not staying Glenn mate, got a couple of sets of Monza's here for it now.
One set in Gold and the other in Black, when Morettes and Cossie Bib are on it the Diamond Cut's will look out of place, they're to nice for me pikey van lol
One set in Gold and the other in Black, when Morettes and Cossie Bib are on it the Diamond Cut's will look out of place, they're to nice for me pikey van lol
#181
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Honestly contemplating getting this to put on the van
To far past Pikey?
To far past Pikey?
#182
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I've agreed to buy it
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Not done anymore to it Ian mate as it's been way to cold!
Want to get it ready April if possible as got a ticket to an RS2000 show it at Brooklands.
Want to get it ready April if possible as got a ticket to an RS2000 show it at Brooklands.
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The standard vaux turbo pistons do work in the RS blocks with no skimming although need a little modding to fit rods.
Cant remember tonight which ones are low comp of the vaux ones, as not done much with those myself.
I am now going to put a 2.3 in this with 2.0 crack, it brings the comp to 8:6,1 and perfect for turboing and bonus its all unmolsted parts, so should see 200bhp easy.
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Started sorting out rear disc beam today and getting it ready to paint.
I had a trip to A&E to though as got metal in my eye lol went past the protective glasses as well
Went back after though and got the zinc primer on it.
Once its all painted I'll get it bolted on the van if the weather aint to bad.
I had a trip to A&E to though as got metal in my eye lol went past the protective glasses as well
Went back after though and got the zinc primer on it.
Once its all painted I'll get it bolted on the van if the weather aint to bad.
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Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
The standard vaux turbo pistons do work in the RS blocks with no skimming although need a little modding to fit rods.
Cant remember tonight which ones are low comp of the vaux ones, as not done much with those myself.
I am now going to put a 2.3 in this with 2.0 crack, it brings the comp to 8:6,1 and perfect for turboing and bonus its all unmolsted parts, so should see 200bhp easy.
Cant remember tonight which ones are low comp of the vaux ones, as not done much with those myself.
I am now going to put a 2.3 in this with 2.0 crack, it brings the comp to 8:6,1 and perfect for turboing and bonus its all unmolsted parts, so should see 200bhp easy.
#193
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Can get turbo pistons from J.E now bud and iirc Stu? at MSD? can supply them.
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Popped into my unti a few times this week on my way home form work, little detore lol
Only spent a few minutes there each time though, put a coat of paint on each day and it then had 24 hours to dry before I returned lol
Black Hammerite Hammer Effect Paint.
Have a box full of bits here at home now in my utility room that I have to clean back and paint up to, me mate Tims gona make me some new brake lines up for it in a couple of weekends when I get time to pop into his garage.
Only spent a few minutes there each time though, put a coat of paint on each day and it then had 24 hours to dry before I returned lol
Black Hammerite Hammer Effect Paint.
Have a box full of bits here at home now in my utility room that I have to clean back and paint up to, me mate Tims gona make me some new brake lines up for it in a couple of weekends when I get time to pop into his garage.
#197
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Thanks bud
Van gets treated far to good and not even running yet.
Went red....
Van gets treated far to good and not even running yet.
Went red....
#198
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Going to start getting turbo bits sorted soon also and been looking at the cheap stuff on egay, think ill be orderingthis soon -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-5-Turbo-...91523253459064
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-5-Turbo-...91523253459064
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Don't know what it'll take yet so I'll push it till it goes bang then I'll replace engine knowing the limit lol 8:6.1 should be OK though as theres no de-comp plates or skimming of pistons I am hoping it'll surprise me.