C&B's 350bhp CVH RST BREAKING - See for sale section
11-03-2007, 08:40 PM
#444
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SUFFOLK
Posts: 7,482
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
OK, update time. 
I have decided that although an absolutely fantastic and faultless repair was carried out on the head and my machiners (who are highly respected Ford Motorsport engine builders) gave it a 100% bill of health, I have had another head done.
There have been one or two subtle changes made including proper port-matching this time, which wasn't done last time.
Et Voila.......
After stripping the bottom end down to completely clean any debris out that may have made its way down there, it was re-assembled. There was also a tiny pin-prick hole in the sump where we welded the baffles in, which had to be sealed with sealer before, but we could now repair it properly and repaint the sump.
Anyway, the head is now refitted using a standard head gasket. So, I guess we will see if it is up to a proper 350bhp. I also re-used the ARP Head Studs/Nuts, after much consideration.
The Turbo has been off for full inspection and to be re-balanced and that is also ready to be fitted. So, it's now just a case of re-fitting the cam and setting it all up before putting it back in the car next week.
There are some other plans in the pipeline, but more about that when it is a little further along.
I have decided that although an absolutely fantastic and faultless repair was carried out on the head and my machiners (who are highly respected Ford Motorsport engine builders) gave it a 100% bill of health, I have had another head done.
There have been one or two subtle changes made including proper port-matching this time, which wasn't done last time.
Et Voila.......
After stripping the bottom end down to completely clean any debris out that may have made its way down there, it was re-assembled. There was also a tiny pin-prick hole in the sump where we welded the baffles in, which had to be sealed with sealer before, but we could now repair it properly and repaint the sump.
Anyway, the head is now refitted using a standard head gasket. So, I guess we will see if it is up to a proper 350bhp. I also re-used the ARP Head Studs/Nuts, after much consideration.
The Turbo has been off for full inspection and to be re-balanced and that is also ready to be fitted. So, it's now just a case of re-fitting the cam and setting it all up before putting it back in the car next week.
There are some other plans in the pipeline, but more about that when it is a little further along.
13-03-2007, 12:39 PM
#446
www.ctuceilings.co.uk
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Kent
Posts: 9,370
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Get the new bits on then Mr C and then I'll come up and blow you away 
(That is nothing to do with guns either)
I know what you mean about not driving them properly for a while, you had mine for a month and still after driving it home for over 100 miles I launched down a slip road and shit myself LOL
(That is nothing to do with guns either)
I know what you mean about not driving them properly for a while, you had mine for a month and still after driving it home for over 100 miles I launched down a slip road and shit myself LOL
18-03-2007, 12:06 PM
#448
Originally Posted by AustenW
What material are your valves and guides made from?
Well, this week has been all about the Yo-Yo Turbine Housing.
I own 2 Turbine Housings and I just can't decide which to run. The larger one is making more power and was the housing that I did the PF Thrash on and made 350bhp, though the smaller housing is more responsive.
I think I am now on about the 4th swap since putting the engine back together as I just can't make my mind up.
I am edging towards the smaller one though. It will certainly sacrifice power, but I am looking for a happy medium.
When I fitted the smaller housing last week, I quite liked it, though I was then looking more for top-end power, but since I refitted the larger housing last night, I think my mind is just about made-up.
18-03-2007, 12:59 PM
#450
Originally Posted by crazycage
go with the smaller one and watch them 1/4s come dowe mate 
id go for response over top end power every time
id go for response over top end power every time
18-03-2007, 01:09 PM
#451
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Originally Posted by crazycage
go with the smaller one and watch them 1/4s come dowe mate id go for response over top end power every time
id go for response over top end power every time
18-03-2007, 04:58 PM
#452
Originally Posted by crazycage
Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Originally Posted by crazycage
go with the smaller one and watch them 1/4s come dowe mate id go for response over top end power every time
id go for response over top end power every time
04-04-2007, 02:53 PM
#454
Dum-de-dum. Just waiting for the postman now to complete the latest changes. It's going to be tight for the RR day, but I want it sorted for then.
I certainly know he isn't going to be knocking on my door this side of Easter. 
I certainly know he isn't going to be knocking on my door this side of Easter.
05-04-2007, 08:26 PM
#457
Slap Head
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well thats 12 pages I have just read start to finish and I have got to say C........WOW!!!!
Such an inspiration m8.....Keep up the good work m8
Will be down to Apt soon to have a management change me thinks and after reading this 1600 ALL THE WAY!!!!!
Such an inspiration m8.....Keep up the good work m8
Will be down to Apt soon to have a management change me thinks and after reading this 1600 ALL THE WAY!!!!!
13-04-2007, 12:10 AM
#459
This is a Brand New Genuine Garrett Turbine Housing, for External Wastegate application. There are plenty of cheaper alternatives, but I opted for the genuine item. I don't want to divulge the size, but I am told that the Garrett Housing has better flow properties than the Ford commissioned item......
These pictures show the 4-Bolt Adaptor that fits onto the Turbine Housing allowing the use of 3" V-Band fitting for the downpipe. This allows fast removal. I currently use this type of fitting on my existing set-up, but will show more pics of this as I put it together.....
These pictures show the 4-Bolt Adaptor that fits onto the Turbine Housing allowing the use of 3" V-Band fitting for the downpipe. This allows fast removal. I currently use this type of fitting on my existing set-up, but will show more pics of this as I put it together.....
13-04-2007, 12:17 AM
#460
.....and for my next trick, this is my new Tubular Manifold. It has been Custom-made for my application, using Laser-Cut flanges and good strong tube. Pictures don't really look great, but will look better in the pics once it's on!!
Here is a glimpse inside to see that the collector has been fettled nicely.....
Now, although I have tried really hard to get this all sorted in time for the Rolling Road Day. I really don't think it is worth rushing it all together for this. So, I plan to give the map a quick going over so that I can run the car on Sunday and start the ftting of the Manifold next week. I don't expect to make much over 300bhp on Sunday as I don't want to waste alot of time on the map as it will need remapping for this new manifold!!
So, what do you think??
Here is a glimpse inside to see that the collector has been fettled nicely.....
Now, although I have tried really hard to get this all sorted in time for the Rolling Road Day. I really don't think it is worth rushing it all together for this. So, I plan to give the map a quick going over so that I can run the car on Sunday and start the ftting of the Manifold next week. I don't expect to make much over 300bhp on Sunday as I don't want to waste alot of time on the map as it will need remapping for this new manifold!!
So, what do you think??
13-04-2007, 09:47 AM
#469
Very interesting i would be interested in the results having look into these ideas pal hope it does what ur after wokmanship looks very nice hope it all fits in lol may c u sunday unless my heads here intime to fit as i want to get to cent day.tim
may c u sunday unless my heads here intime to fit as i want to get to cent day.tim
15-04-2007, 06:36 AM
#475
Advanced PassionFord User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: denmark +500 post
Posts: 1,899
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
hi christian how thick wall is the tubing on your manifold ?
cos in the pic of the collector there i see the the pipes is not welded with backgas so you get the welding on the ofther site off the pipe
so if its only 1.5mm or less i think it would crack in the weldings
don`t mean to be prick but but i have build a few manifolds to know this
cos in the pic of the collector there i see the the pipes is not welded with backgas so you get the welding on the ofther site off the pipe
so if its only 1.5mm or less i think it would crack in the weldings
don`t mean to be prick but but i have build a few manifolds to know this
15-04-2007, 08:58 AM
#478
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Originally Posted by Hansenturbo
hi christian how thick wall is the tubing on your manifold ?
cos in the pic of the collector there i see the the pipes is not welded with backgas so you get the welding on the ofther site off the pipe
so if its only 1.5mm or less i think it would crack in the weldings
don`t mean to be prick but but i have build a few manifolds to know this
cos in the pic of the collector there i see the the pipes is not welded with backgas so you get the welding on the ofther site off the pipe
so if its only 1.5mm or less i think it would crack in the weldings
don`t mean to be prick but but i have build a few manifolds to know this
,[backgas]thats purging over here i wonder how he gets on at apt today
