thats right Rod and Piero at expower engines does the brackets

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COSWORTH-C...item2a4c0be4d4

and cam trigger
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COSWORTH-C...-/181570053337

Give him a bell Rod his is a really nice bloke

 

That cam trigger in the link does not look Wright it's got a lob missing.

 

It is correct for aftermarket management that does not have the stock trigger pattern in it.

Mark

 

hi mark
I think its 2 for stock and 1 for aftermarket ,the ones we make have 2 and 1
I know t6 uses 1
mark

 

Piero does both that was just a example for Rod

 

Correct.

Mark

 

Made progress on the fuel system today. Protec wish to get involved in this project so we will have info from the experts. They are going to test there P1 Veyron pumps @ 16v with 115psi pressure & report back. It may mean we can get a single pump to cope with fuel supply. They will also make sure the Dyno company have the correct fuel system to support our bhp at these enhanced boost levels. All he wants is publicity & a small sticker on the back of the car . Its a case of you don't get if you don't ask . Oh yes & be there when we run.


Im waiting for the parts to arrive for the cam trigger mod & then will get the cover drilled to suit & the Cam modified to take the trigger.
There is a Vmax in mid October & that looks the best bet for an attempt to secure 3 records. Fastest Cossie, Fastest Ford & Fastest 4 pot. We need to exceed 210.4mph to achieve that so that's the target, time will tell how realistic that is.

 

Rod has your rocker cover been machined yet?
I have a rocker cover machined with sensor and holder i might sell.

 

I have purchased all the parts & Cover is about to be machined. But thanks for the offer. 3 days ago I would have been interested.

 

I have a cam cover machined for sensor,comes with sensor and holder if your interested rod?

 

Amazing achievements already rod dream spec ultimate spec call it what you will its great watching you do what your doing i hope you do it just awesome!!!

 

What parts did you go for in the end for the cam trigger rod? This is something il be doing very soon also!

 

As recommended by Jay in post 481.

 

Piero is ex mountune and supplies alot of bits that are very useful

 

Been over to Marks today to take the cam trigger parts. Went to try & simplify what we are trying to build. Fat chance ended up with more bits to do . The DBW is now dead & forgotten & the 'push' bottle will be removed from the Nitrous system & it will go back to a single fogger that frees up the ITB's. Wanted to cut back on the complex Traction Control that Mark wants but he is bigger than me so it stays. Other sensors will be added to go with the multitude of other sensors & alarms if a dog farts in Iraq my ECU will know & take action . A 4th Plug is now in play on the ECU with wideband Lambda so much for wanting a simpler system.


Also got looms to make for an Escort & a Lancia Intergrale so fat chance of having a rest over the next couple of weeks. Its the first cars with the new Emtron SL series ECU's, Marks preferred solution on a Cossie these days.


I wish to run the car in mid October so we have 8.5 months to get the car ready.

 

if a dog farts in Iraq my ECU will know & take action

haha i genuinely lol'd at this

 

Well I built a loom for my new engine some time back, lets say that was not a good idea. With lots of changes & add-ons it was simpler & probably cheaper to build a new one. Started today I will finish the in-car part as that's fixed & leave the rest ubtil the engine is built.
Im not sure it happened (cue Mark) but my Block & Sump should have gone out for yet more mods this week. When they return the build will start in earnest.

 

Nice, what make heat shrink do you use?

 

Tidy job that! I take it wiring looms are your forte Rod?!

 

Use RS Components for most things.

 

Only because Mark Shead forces me to make his looms .

 

Well I hope I can say this is the final solution ( well until Mark changes it again tomorrow. It does not include closed loop Lambda thats on a seperate loom.

THE CAR DIAGRAM



THE KV8 DIAGRAM



THE MAIN LOOM

 

I had to threaten to take his stilts away to do my loom

 

proper job

 

What program do you use to draw your looms in Rod?


Looks great

 

AutoCAD the drawings are very basic a lot of cutting & shutting from other loom files no time to draw the looms or Diagrams from scratch. Ive around 80 different Diagram/Loom files that ive done for M.A.D the latest is for a Lancia Intergrale it keeps the brain active or something like that. Not sure what happens when I get too old but apparently im good till im 90 so a few years yet.

 

Surprised my dad didn't collar you to rewire his alarm when that packed up?!

 

I have not tried to draw a loom yet, I can use AutoCAD and Inventor though so should be ok.


Thanks

 

Nice work Rod. I am looking at getting an emtron ECU for my track escos, they are local to me here in Australia. How do you find the ECU. May need to pick your brains about it all. I have also been told the ECU can work the skyline R32 4x4 box i am also putting in?

 

I think Mark mainly does emtron now and it can control the skyline diff....yes.

 

It's the best ecu I have used by quite a margin

Mark

 

Finished the loom as far as I can, now need a built up engine to finish. Have taken unused input/outputs + all Voltages & Sensor Ground to a couple of Spares connectors for future expansion. Its bulky with twice the wires to the looms I normally produce.

 

Any progress Rod ? mine is booked in at Marks for the 18th to get mapped in its current state ! Be a while yet before the other engine is done and need to get it out and drive it

 

Progress today after 2 weeks of not being able to work on the car I went over to Marks & stripped down the Block & fully cleaned it. The mods to the dry sump were finalised so those 2 parts can be modded. The sump to be welded to fit this application & the Block for more oil supply mods above those that Mark does at big Power.
Today I also met Nick who owns the 180mph Capri & asked if he would drive my car if I was not allowed to drive (will explain) he said it will be a
privilege Rod .
Around Christmas time I started to notice a problem with my right eye, I don't wear glasses so was very surprised it got a lot worse over the next month or so went for an eye test. Ended up seeing a Specialist & it was confirmed 2 weeks ago that I have Macular degeneration. It cant be cured & I know what will happen in a few years as my Mum had the same & it started at my age . I have to wear Dark Glasses for driving as its caused by Sun damage. They say commuting for 30 years driving into the Sun may have caused it not helped by a Viscous detachment of the Retina a few years back. Im fine at the mo as my left eye is just fine.

 

Still very impressive that you can squeeze a get deal of power out of a 1970's pinto derived block.

When do you think it will be ready Rod? RS coombe?

Paul

 

Bugger! Sorry to hear that about your eyes Rod, people take their health for granted, (me included). Hope some sort of treatment will be possible in the near future (never give up hope)

 

Yes ready for Coombe 2016 but it may be tight .

 

Rod was that Nick's green capri that vbh drove against clarkson?

If so that is one of my fav cars.

Sorry to hear about your sight.

Paul

 

No. This is Nicks Capri. 503bhp YB fitted it will return soon with a chunk more Power.
Its one of my sons favourite all time cars the other is Martins green Mondeo. Mine is old hat compared to those he told me. It also makes my list of the best ive seen.

 

There are new drugs for Mac deg, and a company close to you have been done for holding back the good stuff, do not let it get you down, stem cell research are making massive gains in this area and more field hospital are right at the front.

If you need any other hot shoes to drive it I have had some Experience and car control is in the bag of tools.