we need some pics master luke!!

 

Pics .....

Im pulling my hair out... LOL

The new pistons are ever so slightly bigger than the ones that were wrong.

So im having a nice lad drive to London right now with the block and pistons to have it re-honed to the correct tolerences.

Got to love lastminute.com

 

Who did your Gearbox conversion?

 

ME

 

I only ask, as the only way that I can see that I will be able to do a similar conversion is to pay for it to be done. I simply do not have the time, space or capacity to do such a job.

Do you want to do another?

 

What car is this to go into your mk1 or a mk3....?

 

twice

 

1st time was practice

 

couldnt help myself sorry

 

Hi mate, glad I could help you out today! Jim @ JKM was a very nice guy and HT Howard seemed VERY efficient! Can't wait to see this all built up

 

hope to see your car at central day ,mines looking doubtful to make it at this rate
hope the new pistons fit ok in the end

 

I hear your coming to FiTP with Heather, who's coming up with me.

Can I get a ride in this please Luke

 

i was waiting to see how long it would take you to ask! not even a whole day! FiTP is like months away!

its alright though - i warned him you were gonna ask

 

Thought I'd shotgun it early!

It would be rude not to! Plus I need to scrounge lifts up there as im not taking the dirty diesel lol!

 

You sir are a LEGEND

Hope.. its all i do these days!


If its done no probs


Early warning device at its best!

Its £10 a mile

 

Well we are all set now to get this finished.

The block is re-honed and the piston rings gapped and fitted, early part of this week should see the engine fully assembled.

All the new kit from Earls UK has arrived so the brake lines and clutch line can be made and plumbed into the bias pedal box.

Mid week I went to Performance Trim to check how the carbon tailgate is coming along. Should be sorted this week hopefully fresh out the mould.
Couple of weeks too for the new bonnet I ordered

Central Day is loooooming

 

 

fingers crossed

 

cant wait to see it all luke

 

hello ladys and gents , im trying to find the bits i need to put st170 gearbox in my mk3 fiesta . im told its to much work. im trying to track down the ppl or person that built the dark green one (i think its luke that owns the car). i'd like to get the bits as soon as poss to start pulling my car apart an start hacking away
if ANYBODY can help me out i would be greatfull as ive been wanting to do this for atleast a yr now. many thanks in advance . Adrian

 

You have come knocking on the right thread
Its not the easiest of tasks to undertake.

You need to source the following...


ST170
sump, oil pick up, gearbox, top/rear mount, suitable clutch/flywheel to handle power and gear lever/cables.

Then you need to mate the drivehafts together with custom shafts either welded or custom made.

Then you need to remove the brake master cylinder /servo and install a pedal bias box with lines etc to link brake system.

Its probably the most complex gearbox to isntall, Focus RS box would be my recommendation if asked what to use.

 

hahaha THE MAN himself
thanks for the speedy reply..!
I had a rough idea about what was needed of st170 but my trouble is...DRIVE SHAFTS!!! im told £500 for the pair? ive found clutch and flywheel from the USA just need mounts and to sort peddle box .
is there any one that i could take it to to get the peddle box sorted out ?????unless u wanna earn urself some holiday money and ill bring u the car lol

 

also ive tryed getting a peddle box but noone seems to have one that would fit the fiesta . ?? wat is it i need to ask for and where would have one ???? thanks in advance, adrian

 

You need to speak to OBP google obp for details....

Any bulkhead mounted or floor mounted will suit...

Or use a mk5 Fiesta one




As for drive shafts... you pay £500 for Dave Mac fit and forgets...
or you cut/weld/sleeve standard ones.


Sorry mate not something I do with regard work on cars for a living it stresses me enough having my cars, yet alone someone elses.

 

lol i was only joking mate about getting you to do the work .. thank you very muchness for all ur advise luke .. just one more thing .... WHOS DAVE MAC????????? and how would i contact him for drive shafts ?? thanks again luke, may see you at the shows this yr

 

hello, are you the lad from okc website, i just read your reply you sent,

http://www.davemacprops.com/DMPHOME.html

I think thats the site you need, just email from that site what you need, they will sort you the shafts. cheers adam

 

Any questions just ask, I shall do my best in answering


Thats the link!


No not me on OKC im afraid

 

No sorry mate i ment the other lad, he asked me a question on the other site wasnt sure if it was him, cheers

 

Thank you again luke if i get stuck i shell be looking to pick ur brains.. thanks again.


ADAM yes it's me of OKC's site the other day. thanks for your help

Adrian

 

Well I have been making a a start on the plug to create a mould for the oversize wing to allow wider tyres. I have began to bond the body kit to the wing

Plrepped ready for reinforcement

First layer of reinforcement

Touch wider

Starting to take shape





well thats it for now, but it looks like there will be plenty of room for some wider wheels. Im not going into too much details as to how the rest of the mould will be finished but with a bit of filler the plug will be ready for pulling a mould off.

I would like to thank Luke for being really patient with me as this is totally from scratch and is purely R&D from start to finish, these things take time :-(. Thanks mate.

Hope you like Luke

Cheers

Raj

 

Whoooooo Il never turn down an extra inch!


Looking spot on that is mate well done so far. Looking forward to seeing this progress further for sure now..


Keep up the good work!!

 

we could all do with another inch mate

 

Speak for yourself mate

What's the big idea with these new front wings then?

 

I'm guessing it's to stop it looking like this...

http://www.tunerzine.com/articles/103/1.jpg

 

coming along nicely mate

 

Looking good !

What the hell are the shafts made of for £500 !!

Call Reco Prop or Elite, both quoted me around £200 for a pair of custom shafts

 

Run with wider wheel/tyre without looking hideously out of place.

That's the idea although I doubt Il run them that wide.

No idea on the exact material type but im told good for 1000hp.

Those are good prices!

Reco Prop quoted me around that price to cut n shut/re balance the shafts, something I didnt want to consider.

 

Luke any pics of the engine being built? any further progress

 

Hopefully weekend Il have some pics to post mate.