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Here is a drum roll whilst we wait for the next installments...... 
18-05-2005, 09:26 PM
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I have just about finalised the spec of my cam, which I have spent quite alot of time learning about and am fairly confident in the results that it should produce.
There will be alot of progress all at once soon, but I am waiting for the Engine machining at the moment, which is taking forever.
There will be alot of progress all at once soon, but I am waiting for the Engine machining at the moment, which is taking forever.
18-05-2005, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
There will be alot of progress all at once soon, but I am waiting for the Engine machining at the moment, which is taking forever.
18-05-2005, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
There will be alot of progress all at once soon, but I am waiting for the Engine machining at the moment, which is taking forever.
At least I got a special price for mentioning your name!!! (although they used bits from their 'box in the corner' to build it)
18-05-2005, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Oh nice one Tony, now everyone knows my secrets!!
At least I got a special price for mentioning your name!!! (although they used bits from their 'box in the corner' to build it)
At least I got a special price for mentioning your name!!! (although they used bits from their 'box in the corner' to build it)
I am surprised there are any bits left from that box in the corner, I thought they used everything up when they built mine
30-05-2005, 10:42 AM
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Update time.
I know things haven't moved along for a while, but now I have most of the Engine Components back from the Machiners.
I spent about 2 hours masking the Cylinder Head up for painting. Its a fiddly job but never mind.
I will add more pictures tonight once the paint is on and the masking is removed.
Then its time to get the Block on an engine stand for full cleaning and painting.
I know things haven't moved along for a while, but now I have most of the Engine Components back from the Machiners.
I spent about 2 hours masking the Cylinder Head up for painting. Its a fiddly job but never mind.
I will add more pictures tonight once the paint is on and the masking is removed.
Then its time to get the Block on an engine stand for full cleaning and painting.
31-05-2005, 05:19 PM
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.....and a few more!!!
The Cam arrived today, so the tedious process of building the head up can now begin. I should hopefully get on with this tomorrow. Along with Painting the Block.
I actually managed to get the enthusiasm to drag the car out of the garage and clean it at the weekend. The first time since Brunters in December.
The Cam arrived today, so the tedious process of building the head up can now begin. I should hopefully get on with this tomorrow. Along with Painting the Block.
I actually managed to get the enthusiasm to drag the car out of the garage and clean it at the weekend. The first time since Brunters in December.
All looks very nice indeed! 
I do have another one lined up though. 
01-06-2005, 08:04 PM
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Here's the Engine Block on a stand. The threads for the Head-Bolts are cleaned out thoroughly.......
The Block has been fully Cleaned and Degreased. After which it is thoroughly dried and all Oil/Water ways are blown through with a pressurised Airline. Then a coat of Black Paint is applied.....
The Underside of the engine.......
Here is it ready to be fitted up.......
Hopefully it should start taking shape leading up to the weekend.
The Block has been fully Cleaned and Degreased. After which it is thoroughly dried and all Oil/Water ways are blown through with a pressurised Airline. Then a coat of Black Paint is applied.....
The Underside of the engine.......
Here is it ready to be fitted up.......
Hopefully it should start taking shape leading up to the weekend.
01-06-2005, 08:12 PM
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One thing that I don't think I have mentioned, although I am pretty sure that most of you know is that the essence of this whole project is to stick as close as possible to the fundamental roots of the RS Turbo, which is the 1600CVH 8 Valve Engine.
I have tried to retain as many authentic parts as possible and to make the engine as simple and uncluttered as I can. The quest for power has meant that a few changes have been necessary along the way, but I guess I have made sacrifices too in terms of power for the sake of not treading too far off the 'line'!!
Looking forward to getting it back to Bruntingthorpe once its done!! 
I have tried to retain as many authentic parts as possible and to make the engine as simple and uncluttered as I can. The quest for power has meant that a few changes have been necessary along the way, but I guess I have made sacrifices too in terms of power for the sake of not treading too far off the 'line'!!
Looking forward to getting it back to Bruntingthorpe once its done!!
01-06-2005, 10:39 PM
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alrite chap me and my mate came the other saterday with his black rs the one with the big boot build anyway i kinda spoke to you about mine and just wondered if there was anymore news on that custom gearbox you were planning or even if you had any suggestions on what i should put in her amber performance have a stage 1 going for around Ł600 is this wise as im not really sure what torque is runnin through it obviously too much for a standard one
anyway i kinda spoke to you about mine and just wondered if there was anymore news on that custom gearbox you were planning or even if you had any suggestions on what i should put in her amber performance have a stage 1 going for around Ł600 is this wise as im not really sure what torque is runnin through it obviously too much for a standard one
02-06-2005, 02:36 AM
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cvh all the way
im the same as i want to keep to a 1.6 8v CVH, but im going all steel, and not keeping the standard inlet either as ive gone for custom inlet/exhaust manifold
once its all sorted there'll be a thread made up
good luck with build Christian
im the same as i want to keep to a 1.6 8v CVH, but im going all steel, and not keeping the standard inlet either as ive gone for custom inlet/exhaust manifold
once its all sorted there'll be a thread made up
good luck with build Christian
02-06-2005, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
That's looking really good.
Can't wait to see how quickly it disappears out my rear view mirror at Bedford
Can't wait to see how quickly it disappears out my rear view mirror at Bedford
