Fiesta RS Turbo track car project - Dash flock :-)
17-06-2013, 09:27 PM
#125
Spanner monkey
Thread Starter
Sorry, uploaded some pics but photobucket is really playing up and some links not working, Given up for tonight, gotta get up at half 4 
Last edited by Gadget; 18-06-2013 at 04:00 AM.
18-06-2013, 04:49 PM
#129
Spanner monkey
Thread Starter
Right, Just deleted all i uploaded last night and re done it so hopefully the links will now work!
Been cleaning and painting the engine bits lately as i still wanted the engine to look pretty
The block was re apinted in high temp engine enamel.
The sump and rocker cover in a gun metal grey / clear coat and the other ally bits in Land rover Zermat silver / clear coat.
I've had a couple of bits re plated here and there too. Nothing major, just thought as the engine was apart, i may aswell do it
While the block was with Martin @ Prime Performance, he machined it to take M12 headbolts for me so i needed to take the bolt holes out in the head from 11.5mm to 12.5mm.
I stripped the head, drilled it out then washed all the swarf out, then truck washed it, it came up real nice but when i used to build engines at Dunton, we had steam tanks so i though while the missus was mucking out the horses, i'd nip in with the head and stuck it in the dish washer
came up really nice
Then rebuilt it ready to fit.
Had a BBQ with the Twins on Sunday so while Stu washed / waxed my Mondeo, I serviced theirs, and Dave masked the head up and gave it a nice coat of Aluma blast ( a silver spray that replicates fresh ally )
Still had the Ford rear main seal insertion tool, so thought i may aswell make use of it, brand new genuine crank sensor and painted housing
Then just some random others
Then thought i'd put the rocker cover on and the manifold just to get an idea.
Happy with the result. Few more bits to finish then wrap it back up again i suppose lol.
The Area Six exhaust manifold is for sale as i want a custom Crazycage one now so if anyone is interested, Ł250. At the mo it has a GT flange but T3 flanges are about Ł10 and about the same again to get welded on!!
Gary ( Crazycage ) has also made my MTX shafts, and a custom engine mount so i can bin off the cvh mount and run a rear mount alternator.
Pics to follow when they've landed.
Been cleaning and painting the engine bits lately as i still wanted the engine to look pretty
The block was re apinted in high temp engine enamel.
The sump and rocker cover in a gun metal grey / clear coat and the other ally bits in Land rover Zermat silver / clear coat.
I've had a couple of bits re plated here and there too. Nothing major, just thought as the engine was apart, i may aswell do it
While the block was with Martin @ Prime Performance, he machined it to take M12 headbolts for me so i needed to take the bolt holes out in the head from 11.5mm to 12.5mm.
I stripped the head, drilled it out then washed all the swarf out, then truck washed it, it came up real nice but when i used to build engines at Dunton, we had steam tanks so i though while the missus was mucking out the horses, i'd nip in with the head and stuck it in the dish washer
came up really nice
Then rebuilt it ready to fit.
Had a BBQ with the Twins on Sunday so while Stu washed / waxed my Mondeo, I serviced theirs, and Dave masked the head up and gave it a nice coat of Aluma blast ( a silver spray that replicates fresh ally )
Still had the Ford rear main seal insertion tool, so thought i may aswell make use of it, brand new genuine crank sensor and painted housing
Then just some random others
Then thought i'd put the rocker cover on and the manifold just to get an idea.
Happy with the result. Few more bits to finish then wrap it back up again i suppose lol.
The Area Six exhaust manifold is for sale as i want a custom Crazycage one now so if anyone is interested, Ł250. At the mo it has a GT flange but T3 flanges are about Ł10 and about the same again to get welded on!!
Gary ( Crazycage ) has also made my MTX shafts, and a custom engine mount so i can bin off the cvh mount and run a rear mount alternator.
Pics to follow when they've landed.
17-08-2013, 03:45 PM
#132
Spanner monkey
Thread Starter
Thought i'd better add to the thread as it's been a while ( i'm still doing bits and bobs when i get time !!! )
Ever since i had my inlet made by Gary Crazycage, I wanted him to build me an Exhaust manifold so i put my Area Six one up for sale and spoke to Gary about what i was after.
Also i wanted a turbo hanger made, as usual, Gary has done an outstanding job.
I have also refurb'd my rear hubs, painted them in Jag Lunar grey, fitted new bearings and long studs.
Bought extra long, open end black alloy wheel nuts,
Sold my RS2K MTX in favour of a Mondeo hydraulic clutch MTX,so Gary is also making me the top mount and rear roll restrictor.
Bought a brand new header tank
Hopefully sometime next week i'm going to pop over to my mates unit to remove my Avo coilovers so i can take them to Avo and get them refurb'd and see what the spring rates are.
So i AM still getting on with it!
Ever since i had my inlet made by Gary Crazycage, I wanted him to build me an Exhaust manifold so i put my Area Six one up for sale and spoke to Gary about what i was after.
Also i wanted a turbo hanger made, as usual, Gary has done an outstanding job.
I have also refurb'd my rear hubs, painted them in Jag Lunar grey, fitted new bearings and long studs.
Bought extra long, open end black alloy wheel nuts,
Sold my RS2K MTX in favour of a Mondeo hydraulic clutch MTX,so Gary is also making me the top mount and rear roll restrictor.
Bought a brand new header tank
Hopefully sometime next week i'm going to pop over to my mates unit to remove my Avo coilovers so i can take them to Avo and get them refurb'd and see what the spring rates are.
So i AM still getting on with it!
18-08-2013, 08:27 PM
#139
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Its looking great gary loving that manifold its outrageous! What are you thinking about the exhaust downpipe because there wont be room for it behind the box once its back in?
19-08-2013, 07:34 AM
#141
Spanner monkey
Thread Starter
I need to cross that bridge when i come to it lol.
I should " hopefully " be able to squeeze something in there or the grinder will be coming out on the body somewhere
20-08-2013, 09:12 PM
#142
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Really lol. Weve got the mtx and zetec in on a s1 also with similar manifold and theres no room at all! Brake servos had to go we are looking at rerouting the exhaust round the front and going back under the block
21-08-2013, 04:34 PM
#144
PassionFord Post Whore!!
ps ive done one on a mega spec zetec running a 4'' down pipe in a s2 with a bigger than standard servo and that fits down the back of the box
Last edited by crazycage; 21-08-2013 at 04:36 PM.
21-08-2013, 05:19 PM
#145
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
really?? yes coil packs mounted on the firewall where the heater matrix is. Could you send me a pic. pm me it though please dont want to clog up garys build.
21-08-2013, 08:20 PM
#146
Spanner monkey
Thread Starter
Get the pics up Gary, i don't mind, i may nab some ideas!!
22-08-2013, 05:01 PM
#147
PassionFord Post Whore!!
22-08-2013, 09:26 PM
#148
Advanced PassionFord User
Mother of Zgod that is an amazing looking set up! Nice work Gary.
31-08-2013, 08:38 PM
#152
Spanner monkey
Thread Starter
Still collecting bits:
Brand new genuine Ford flywheel
Brand new genuine Ford Focus RS clutch
Crazycage gearbox mounts
And thought it rude not to offer up the manifold, turbo and hanger
Taking the rear beam for powder coating next week, and my rear calipers are going for shot blaster
Brand new genuine Ford flywheel
Brand new genuine Ford Focus RS clutch
Crazycage gearbox mounts
And thought it rude not to offer up the manifold, turbo and hanger
Taking the rear beam for powder coating next week, and my rear calipers are going for shot blaster
01-09-2013, 10:54 AM
#155
Spanner monkey
Thread Starter
Wasn't going to bother lightening the flywheel, cars I have been in with lightened ones, the revs seem to drop off quickly.
Well chuffed with the manifold, as with all my bits from Gary Crazycage. So far I've had inlet manifold, exhaust manifold, gearbox mount, roll restrictor, engine mount, driveshafts and custom oil breather from him. If I lived closer to him, my car would be there for a down pipe, full exhaust and boost pipes! Can't fault his work.
Well chuffed with the manifold, as with all my bits from Gary Crazycage. So far I've had inlet manifold, exhaust manifold, gearbox mount, roll restrictor, engine mount, driveshafts and custom oil breather from him. If I lived closer to him, my car would be there for a down pipe, full exhaust and boost pipes! Can't fault his work.
10-09-2013, 06:33 PM
#156
Spanner monkey
Thread Starter
Couple more pics of what i've been up to
ordered all stainless fixings for my cage and seats
Also sorted all stainless fixings for the rear calipers, hubs, shocks and beam. I wanted stainless fixings for the turbo to manifold too so ordered M10 bolts and aerotight nights
Cleaned up and painted the Crazycage gearbox mount in Jaguar vapour grey
Re furb'd my Crazycage driveshafts in jaguar vapour grey, new cv boots and stainless clips
Stripped my rear calipers, had them blasted then painted them in Jaguar Java black. rebuilt them with stainless hardware
Had a quick look at my powder coated rear beam and it's come out really really nice,
Rear hubs blasted, painted in a jaguar quartz grey, new bearings and long studs
( flange faces not painted, just clearcoated )
Extra long alloy wheel nuts
That's about it really, thanks for looking
ordered all stainless fixings for my cage and seats
Also sorted all stainless fixings for the rear calipers, hubs, shocks and beam. I wanted stainless fixings for the turbo to manifold too so ordered M10 bolts and aerotight nights
Cleaned up and painted the Crazycage gearbox mount in Jaguar vapour grey
Re furb'd my Crazycage driveshafts in jaguar vapour grey, new cv boots and stainless clips
Stripped my rear calipers, had them blasted then painted them in Jaguar Java black. rebuilt them with stainless hardware
Had a quick look at my powder coated rear beam and it's come out really really nice,
Rear hubs blasted, painted in a jaguar quartz grey, new bearings and long studs
( flange faces not painted, just clearcoated )
Extra long alloy wheel nuts
That's about it really, thanks for looking
10-09-2013, 06:47 PM
#159
Spanner monkey
Thread Starter
