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05-09-2007, 05:29 PM
#565
christian , would this manifold /downpipe go into production if the results are good ??
and as far as the alternator mountings concerned .
how you dealing with the oil pump issue ?
its just i see your putting the alt right where the filter housing is??
just curious bud
thanks bri
and as far as the alternator mountings concerned .
how you dealing with the oil pump issue ?
its just i see your putting the alt right where the filter housing is??
just curious bud
thanks bri
05-09-2007, 09:53 PM
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i hope you have a good bracket supporting the weight of that turbo
christian?
these manifolds will crack with the weight of turbo just hanging from
the welds. (however good)
christian?
these manifolds will crack with the weight of turbo just hanging from
the welds. (however good)
06-09-2007, 01:00 PM
#574
Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Top work mate 
Reckon it'll be done by 6th Oct..My RR day an all that
Reckon it'll be done by 6th Oct..My RR day an all that
Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Originally Posted by rapidcossie
manifold looks great!
turning into a beast of an engine
turning into a beast of an engine
You mean it wasn't when it done 160+
12-09-2007, 08:53 PM
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Thanks.
Anyway, should have some more pics soon.
I have made the alterations required to the inner wing to fit the alternator. I'm hoping to get the bracket to the machiners to be made tomorrow, would be nice to get it back for the weekend.
I spent a wedge today on heatproofing products, should get most of that before the weekend too thanks to Mr 'Timotei' Rainbird.
I have joined the exhaust up to the rest of the system and the TIG welding has been done. I am going to weld the join that is under the gearshift as this tends to be the one where the clamp hits the floor from time to time. I guess it will all make a bit more sense when I post some pics. Maybe I can get it running next week.
That'd be a result.
Anyway, should have some more pics soon.
I have made the alterations required to the inner wing to fit the alternator. I'm hoping to get the bracket to the machiners to be made tomorrow, would be nice to get it back for the weekend.
I spent a wedge today on heatproofing products, should get most of that before the weekend too thanks to Mr 'Timotei' Rainbird.
I have joined the exhaust up to the rest of the system and the TIG welding has been done. I am going to weld the join that is under the gearshift as this tends to be the one where the clamp hits the floor from time to time. I guess it will all make a bit more sense when I post some pics. Maybe I can get it running next week.
That'd be a result.
12-09-2007, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Top work mate
Reckon it'll be done by 6th Oct..My RR day an all that
You mean it wasn't when it done 160+
Reckon it'll be done by 6th Oct..My RR day an all that
Originally Posted by rapidcossie
manifold looks great!
turning into a beast of an engine
turning into a beast of an engine
You mean it wasn't when it done 160+
25-09-2007, 09:44 PM
#584
OK, after several days of struggling and wrestling to get this all sorted, I finally spent the day today doing the final assembly. I had some bits and pieces to address and got pretty much all of it done today.
First, I made a bracket to brace the Wastegate Vent Pipe to the main exhaust. Then, once I had checked it all for fit, I wrapped it.
You can see the bracket I added here......
.....and the lug that it bolts to here.....
This should stop it from vibrating and potentially breaking the whole wastegate assembly off. This is common with such complex manifold/exhaust system and I am still likely to suffer problems, I just wanted to know that I had done all I could.
Next I fitted all the ancillarly connections, such as Water and Oil supply and the new Oil Drain along with the modified Intercooler pipework. I fitted the heatproof cover to the starter motor and bolted the exhaust up......
......along with the current Wastegate Vent, which is Atmospheric, often referred to as a 'Screamer'.......
You can actually catch a glimpse of the relocated Alternator in this pic.....
As I mentioned in earlier posts, I don't intend to keep the Screamer set-up as these are certainly too loud for most trackdays and certainly Brunters, so I have another plan for that. It does sound quite rude though.
Finally some pictures of the engine bay. There are still some issue's to address, these will be sorted out over the next few days and include some way of further protecting the leads. I have modified the bonnet, but it is still getting very hot. So we will see how that goes. Luckily it is still the non-turbo bonnet so it is likely that it is getting hotter due to the lack of vents, but also I don't really care what happens to it, so it will be a Guinea pig for now.
I haven't had a chance to get it on the Dyno yet and am busy now for a few days (banging the missus!), so not sure when it will get mapped, but I will certainly post here when I know whether or not all this work has been worth it. I can certianly say that it was a far bigger task that I had envisaged.
First, I made a bracket to brace the Wastegate Vent Pipe to the main exhaust. Then, once I had checked it all for fit, I wrapped it.
You can see the bracket I added here......
.....and the lug that it bolts to here.....
This should stop it from vibrating and potentially breaking the whole wastegate assembly off. This is common with such complex manifold/exhaust system and I am still likely to suffer problems, I just wanted to know that I had done all I could.
Next I fitted all the ancillarly connections, such as Water and Oil supply and the new Oil Drain along with the modified Intercooler pipework. I fitted the heatproof cover to the starter motor and bolted the exhaust up......
......along with the current Wastegate Vent, which is Atmospheric, often referred to as a 'Screamer'.......
You can actually catch a glimpse of the relocated Alternator in this pic.....
As I mentioned in earlier posts, I don't intend to keep the Screamer set-up as these are certainly too loud for most trackdays and certainly Brunters, so I have another plan for that. It does sound quite rude though.
Finally some pictures of the engine bay. There are still some issue's to address, these will be sorted out over the next few days and include some way of further protecting the leads. I have modified the bonnet, but it is still getting very hot. So we will see how that goes. Luckily it is still the non-turbo bonnet so it is likely that it is getting hotter due to the lack of vents, but also I don't really care what happens to it, so it will be a Guinea pig for now.
I haven't had a chance to get it on the Dyno yet and am busy now for a few days (banging the missus!), so not sure when it will get mapped, but I will certainly post here when I know whether or not all this work has been worth it. I can certianly say that it was a far bigger task that I had envisaged.
25-09-2007, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
what about getting the manifold ceramic coated to help with the heat?
Radders - Thanks mate, but I have been offered a white bonnet. Also, am planning on bringing it to the RR day still. Will see what the mapping session brings.
25-09-2007, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Originally Posted by rapidcossie
what about getting the manifold ceramic coated to help with the heat?
Radders - Thanks mate, but I have been offered a white bonnet. Also, am planning on bringing it to the RR day still. Will see what the mapping session brings.
25-09-2007, 10:01 PM
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looks like a job well done
what about a wee blast of NOS for the old girl, im sure i read that you wanted that next on a rr day in a mag a while back??
anyway keep the good work up, she's a legend
what about a wee blast of NOS for the old girl, im sure i read that you wanted that next on a rr day in a mag a while back??
anyway keep the good work up, she's a legend
26-09-2007, 03:23 PM
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Hi Christian, looking good as ever.
Have you made any other changes to your spec this year?
It will be good to see just what improvements (if any) the tubular manifold makes over standard.
Have you built the turbo with your bigger housing?
Your results will defanetly make interesting reading, and sure will distroy some myths!
Simon.
Have you made any other changes to your spec this year?
It will be good to see just what improvements (if any) the tubular manifold makes over standard.
Have you built the turbo with your bigger housing?
Your results will defanetly make interesting reading, and sure will distroy some myths!
Simon.