View Full Version : RTOC Slag, Full non O.E. rebirth of H154 TGO.
Powder coating done and collect it today, now looks like this. :)
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BabybluGTT
27-08-2013, 20:10
Cracking work fella :agree:
Great work as always :agree:
Looking good dear sir. Can't wait to see this one finished.
Been working on power steering pump bracket mount today. Not finished yet, just needs a few little touches here and there then good for powder coating. :D
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It clamps round the vibration rubber mounts. :) Its pretty good as it is, but I will be adding more rubber to the clamping part of the pump never the less. :cool:
Made it so it fits in and bolts directly to the drivers side battery location slots and bolt hole. :smokin:
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Jeez Goob you don't stop! Love the idea of power steering in a 5. Its pretty simple mod too isn't it?
Surely the bonnet wont close now with the ps pump container sitting so high? I have mine almost the same, slightly different fluid container setup but I had to cut down the fluid pipe and make a smaller pot.
Jeez Goob you don't stop! Love the idea of power steering in a 5. Its pretty simple mod too isn't it?
It's actually very easy and straight forward yes. I'm running a heavier engine than a C1J and as I want this to be a car that can cope with day to day driving if needs be, then the power steering mod is a must. :D
Plus this is just one of many modernising details touches that you guys will be seeing as this build thread progresses. :smokin:
Surely the bonnet wont close now with the ps pump container sitting so high? I have mine almost the same, slightly different fluid container setup but I had to cut down the fluid pipe and make a smaller pot.
Good spot buddy! But as mention, its not finished yet. :)
The max line on the fluid section is really low, nearly on par with the top of the barrel, I will be cutting out a section and plastic weld the top screw part back on lower to over come that. :cool:
Got a spare subframe from a car being broke, got to work on it as already had the front rad section cut off. :cool:
First started on adding strength to it by making the front engine mount section box'd but left an opening so that can access the thread and nut of the mounts.
Oh, and box sectioned the angle bar to that run the length of the front as well. :)
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Then set onto seam welding and adding in a gusset to the front cross bar to help clear the larger rad I'm fitting. :smokin:
Top side. :cool:
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Underside. :D
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Got my power steering rack out to check fitment etc now I got my brackets off Matt @codered. (cheers buddy. :yeah: )
Found a problem straight away, some reason it didn't clear properly round the barrel part, was a little to close for my liking, so cut out a section and added a gusset in. :D
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Back on and bolted up nice and tight, loads of clearance now. :cool:
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Subframe bolted to the car for test fit with gearbox and uprated V8 rear mount to check for any clearance faults and found a problem, the rubber mount was where the power steering pipes run, so back out, drilled two new holes in the brackets rather than trimming the rubber part so the rubber vibration section sat 10mm higher and now all fits treat. :smokin:
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Whilst it was in, got my spare oversize radiator out for test fitting, trimmed the top cross member to the shape of it so it will slot in and go as far forward as possible to give me maximum engine bay space. :D
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Subframe isn't finished yet, additional front strengthening will be added once its back off the car as everything at test fit stage with my engine and box in at the moment, getting very close now, watch this space. :smokin:
:laugh: You geeza, this is some project :cool: :agree:
Never knew you were a dab hand at fabrication?
Good spot buddy! But as mention, its not finished yet. :)
The max line on the fluid section is really low, nearly on par with the top of the barrel, I will be cutting out a section and plastic weld the top screw part back on lower to over come that. :cool:
Cool, good work:smokin:
:laugh: You geeza, this is some project :cool: :agree:
Never knew you were a dab hand at fabrication?
Cheers mate. :cool:
Watching all those car program's on the Discovery channel are starting to pay off! ;) :laugh:
Needed a new header tank bracket, so knocked this one up today. :D
Chopped up some steal, added a bit bending and a few cuts.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/image_zps5ed8f218.jpg
A few welds and abit of grinding later. :)
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It bolts to the inner wing in the scuttle area. Just need to get a new strap and have it powder coated with the rest of my other bits I've got building up. :cool:
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Fair play to you mate, this is gonna be one of the best DIY jobs on the club.
Gonna have to see this in the flesh once its done!
What engine are you using?
That is brilliant. :) Made it look so easy too!
Top notch fabrication mate:agree:
Adey aka Ewok
31-08-2013, 16:12
gets better every time you post up boobs, top work :agree:
Looks awesome! I'd like one those brackets :-)
Fair play to you mate, this is gonna be one of the best DIY jobs on the club.
Gonna have to see this in the flesh once its done!
What engine are you using?
Thanks, as there is some really top level builds on here. :cool:
I will be bring it to meets etc once its rolling for all to scrutinise. :scared:
Engine details will follow hopefully end of next week as it needs to come out again. :smokin:
That is brilliant. :) Made it look so easy too!
:D :agree:
Top notch fabrication mate:agree:
Thanks. :cool:
gets better every time you post up boobs, top work :agree:
Loads more to follow soon. Toying with the idea of making my own 3 inch exhaust at the moment. :smokin:
The new Bill J
01-09-2013, 13:26
So you're a fabricator now then Goobs? :laugh:
You've come a long way since your ice-cream man days ;)
Looks awesome! I'd like one those brackets :-)
Possibly be able to knock up another one. :wasntme:
Managed to sneak a couple of hours in yesterday as not allowed todo car work at weekends. :crap:
Made a start on trimming my broken/cracked bumper up. :D
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Masked it, marked some slots and got cutting! :D
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I've opened up the end lower slats, added sneaky slots into the bottom of the number plate area if you look closely and under the original vents on the bottom. :)
Then got my number plate and trim that down, so now I've got nearly 50% more air flow to my front mount intercooler. :D
Also, as my oil cooler so big, only half of it was in direct air flow via the grill, so cut some slots in for that. I may change that part though as I need to fix the cracks that was already there, so might add some back in whilst I'm doing that and try make that bit more discreet.
But this is how it stands now. :cool:
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So you're a fabricator now then Goobs? :laugh:
You've come a long way since your ice-cream man days ;)
Nope, its all about the details and my general approach of, if you can do it, then so can I. :D
Been collections a few other new parts, one of which I managed to bag myself a brand new window wiper stalk thanks to John5 for the heads up. :agree: Will go nicely with my new light stalk. :cool:
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Got a Walbro 500bhp plus rated fuel pump to! :D
This is an intake pump, bit of a change of plan on my fuel set up, as im binning the standard set up with the reserve tank, more about that soon. :cool:
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Been collections a few other new parts, one of which I managed to bag myself a brand new window wiper stalk thanks to John5 for the heads up. :agree: Will go nicely with my new light stalk. :cool:
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:niceone:
After four weeks wait my oil catch can popped up to. Ordered it from a jap seller by mistake. :laugh:
Few other bits and bobs popped up today to, so been busy making more one off goodys this afternoon, more to follow in next week. :D
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BabybluGTT
05-09-2013, 22:31
I've said it once and ill say it again, epic build! :laugh::cool::eek:
Mint work mate.. Love it!:agree:
I guess it doesn't matter but it looks like the necks on that oil catch tank have some filings in them that could be cleaned out :agree:
Im doing my rack the same at the min.. Iv got the brackets sorted for it what have you done about rack to column part? As the gt is on a universal joint.. Im not sure about clio as never seen one.. Are they the same? Or do i need the bottom half of column??
just iv got a guy who iv asked on ebay breaking a clio and he rekons i need all the column? :confused:
My 5 just happen to have the square end rack to start with, so my column was already for the swap luckily. :D
R5 GTT actually came mixed of the two column from new. Try Bob at CGB or Mike at gt spares, I'm sure one of them will have a column with a square end buddy! :agree:
Ps, More updates of my build tomorrow. :cool:
You wont need the complete column. The lower part can be swapped over.
Sorry for the delay, I'll be digging it out of the garage when I get home from work in the morning. PM me your address and I'll post it out also.
Sorry for interrupting your thread Goobie!
Gotton a bit side tracked with my update's, mainly due to me not wanting to post up anything till it's done genially but now time is against me. :(
I have a fair few things to post up that's gone on, but thing are coming to an end sooner than I had planned. :crap:
Ive been lucky enough to use my friends garden and power tools etc to really make this project my own full of detail one offs, but now there has been a complaint with council warning letter to clear my car off his land as it's rented council house and there is some terms and conditions in the tenancy agreement about none tax vehicles and some one saying my friend is running a car garage in his garden with me working away on my car. :sad2:
As I don't want to take the p1ss, it now time to put my car away for the winter unfortunately. This isn't a rant, as I guess I have made a fair amount of noise this summer and have been lucky enough to get as far as I have in such a short space of time to be honest. :cool:
There will still be bits and bobs going on, but for the next few months it will be a case of slow progress which will leave me open to a few options I've been toying with anyway that I had planned for next year so in a way, this could be a blessing in disguise. :)
The long awaited engine pictures. :laugh:
Yup, my five gone F7! :cool:
My plan was to use this, then I changed my mind to something more one off that I know no one has done. :D
Anyway, more about that when it's finished. :cooter:
After a few minor problems I decided for now to revert back to the original plan so I could have this running for this year which now on the back log for reasons stated above.
Was brought as a running engine with what was ment to be a little simple problem that turn out to be not the case. :sad2:
In short, without the life story, stripped down, built back up and remade a whole host of custom parts to fit and work around it as your see as this unfolds. :cool:
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Stop using excuses to not having this finished ;)
Looks like you've been a busy mofo Goob. Fair play though- the entire build thread is epiiiic
To be honest- you're so money supermarket- you don't even know it ;)
Nottswoody
24-09-2013, 19:02
Looks great bud who did your boost pipes?
Dude, have you got any pictures of the manifold your using ?? And would you be able to get another made up ???
I'm using a crappy cast item which leaves the turbo at the back of the engine, I ideally want to bring the turbo round to sit above the gearbox as yours is.
Great build so far mate :agree:
Great looking engine. So inspiring to see others building turbocharged F7s. Great job :agree:
What's the rad you're using? Looks a great fit.
Looks great bud who did your boost pipes?
They were already made previously, but have chopped them up and re welded, added beading round each end to stop them popping off and change where the dump valve outlet is twice as your see when I update this some more. :D
Great looking engine. So inspiring to see others building turbocharged F7s. Great job :agree:
What's the rad you're using? Looks a great fit.
Thanks, its a Peugeot 206/207/307 radiator. :agree:
Nice one mate
Thanks dude. :cool:
Dude, have you got any pictures of the manifold your using ?? And would you be able to get another made up ???
I'm using a crappy cast item which leaves the turbo at the back of the engine, I ideally want to bring the turbo round to sit above the gearbox as yours is.
Great build so far mate :agree:
Cheers buddy. :agree:
I've only really got two pictures to hand at the minute. It wasn't made by me etc, but was already part of the engine when I got it before I stripped it down. :)
It's not the best of manifolds, but has proven it self and previously made 330bhp and 290 torque on the dyno even though after taking it all apart I found numerous of lose, worn, broken gaskets etc, the worse part was the manifold base plate, was badly warped so ended up costing £90 to get machined flat. Your see in the second picture the welds need grinding out on the inlets to.
I am looking to actually make a fresh one from scratch and maybe a couple spare ones, but we are talking a long way off yet now on that idea. :cool:
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Knocked up my own engine torque damper. :D
Tweaked it a little more since these pictures, but you get the idea, now just needs each end part blasting and powder coating along with aload of other parts I've made. :cool:
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Looking mint mate! :agree:
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
I'm doing the sape mod' with civic engine damper :D
Dave Reed
26-09-2013, 10:29
Don't forget to to get some of the cup spacers for those rose joints.
Looking a good build, keep it up :agree:
Next up, my focus turn to my inlet set up. This is proberly my favourite one off mod on this build, so simple but very effective. :cool:
As stated up this page some where, I've changed my dump value outlet on my boost pipe a couple times as plans change for better idea/design as the build develops. :cool:
Still needs more flatting and of course powder coating, but this is where it stands as of a month ago. :D
I'm running Morette twin head lights with air feed, my air filter sits behind the headlight with the direct air flow thought the feed. I've use an old one off induction pipe that was on the Impreza, chopped it up and was left with this to work from. :)
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Bit more chopping etc, used some left over pipe from my wastegate/screamer pipe I made, angled and welded, flatted some more blar blar and I was left with this! :D
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I'm running the HKS SSQV mainly for its re circulation capability, as I want functionality with it being closed loop, so should help keep lag low as well as minimise wasted boost. :cool:
Anyway, I then relocated where my dump valve outlet was again to suit.
It now all lines up perfectly. :D
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And here we have it. Just a case of smoothing the welds etc then powder coat and job done. :D
It's all in the details. :smokin:
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Dumpvalve wont make any difference for lag matey. Would look so much cleaner without it;)
Cheers buddy. :agree:
I've only really got two pictures to hand at the minute. It wasn't made by me etc, but was already part of the engine when I got it before I stripped it down. :)
It's not the best of manifolds, but has proven it self and previously made 330bhp and 290 torque on the dyno even though after taking it all apart I found numerous of lose, worn, broken gaskets etc, the worse part was the manifold base plate, was badly warped so ended up costing £90 to get machined flat. Your see in the second picture the welds need grinding out on the inlets to.
I am looking to actually make a fresh one from scratch and maybe a couple spare ones, but we are talking a long way off yet now on that idea. :cool:
How far off are we talking ??? I'm looking to swap the engine over on mine over the winter, I'm in no major rush to get the manifold put on before the swap... But it would be nice to be able to bolt it on before dropping in engine in.
Either way, I'm definitely interested in one as long as we aren't talking silly money. :);)
Dumpvalve wont make any difference for lag matey. Would look so much cleaner without it;)
I already had the blow off valve buddy.
Ref to lag, just poor choice of wording on my part. But as already said, it's only there for functionality with it being perposly closed loop set up to minimise boost waste/turbo stall as well as keeping it silence as possible. :agree:
Will look cleaner etc once everything been cleaned and painted, hence I wasn't going to post any updates till these were all finish and running. :cool:
I have a lot more detail one offs that I may post up? Maybe :cooter:
The updates above are two months old. :)
I may of already mention some where, I'm a lot more near complete than I've let on :D but been holding things back as got some not done before things that was ment to be going in this build, but "lose lips, sink ships" :laugh:
How far off are we talking ??? I'm looking to swap the engine over on mine over the winter, I'm in no major rush to get the manifold put on before the swap... But it would be nice to be able to bolt it on before dropping in engine in.
Either way, I'm definitely interested in one as long as we aren't talking silly money. :);)
Next spring mate, no idea how much, won't be big bucks, just comes down to how much materials cost. If any, you can have first pick of the one I got now once I'm done with it buddy. :agree:
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smithyr5gt
09-10-2013, 15:42
this just makes me want one more!!!! :cry:
nice work fella.
So, I decided to rework my whole exhaust system. :)
Ordered few pipes and couple of silencers and recycled some of my old badly made one. :laugh:
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First up I remade my down pipe. :)
The one I had was 2.5 inch dia then half changed to 3 inch only to then bottle neck to 2.5 again at the end and throughout whilst also cover dead center over the heater matrix outlets so this had to change. :rolleyes:
It's now all 2.5inch dia, flex in the middle flat section to help when going over speed bumps if the center pipe under the car catches it will have freedom allow it to be punched up and down without putting extra stress on the turbo and manifold etc etc...
Oh, and I've made it so it completely clears the heater matrix pipes now to, hence the funny shape. :cooter:
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Next up, started on making my center section. :D
Again, 2.5inch dia. :agree:
Ideally, my main plan was to make this fairly quite hence the two silencers. :) I like subtle bubble, not a roaring away drawing attention, especially unwanted attention. :laugh:
Originally the larger silencer was going to be in the center area like on side exhaust, but after measuring and test fitting in a few places, it turn out that fitting it near the front I was able to actually get the smaller one fairly tucked up high and out the way giving more ground clearance than of it was further back. :smokin:
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After having it on and off the car alot, it was time to add some extra piece of mind safety.
So knocked up a bash guard to the front of the silencer so in the unlikely event of catching it on a speed bump etc it will simply help push the system up instead of catching and yanking back off the car, hence the already welded in flexie in my down pipe. ;)
And just for added bro points :laugh: I also added another fixing point at the front that bolts to my subframe with a spring inbetween so it holds it at a minimum low point but at the same time allowes it to be push squashed upwards. :smokin:
Hard to explain, but your get the idea when you see the fully fitted pictures. :agree:
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Picture doesn't show it, but the front joint now been changed for V-band clamps. :agree:
Back box time. :D
So far everything was fairly easy, the rear box pipping on the other hand was a challenge some what. :laugh:
Two 45 bends, t bars pulled out with trailing arm fully pushed up to make sure nothing touches etc thrown in with a lot of chopping plus chopped o.e. hanger fixing points to and moved them to a better suit position to give better sturdier support. :agree:
Oh, and I cut off an old 3 inch tailpipe and stuck it on the polisher welded that on the end, turn really well in the end. :yeah:
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Fitment spot on even gap all round the bumper exhaust slot, even with a lot of aggressive pulling shaking about etc it stays sitting it the correct spot. :cool:
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Il be changing this of a full three inch turbo back system next spring, was good practise to say the least. :laugh:
Stunning piece of work! :)
Quality :smokin:
I so need to get better at welding.....
Nad-5GTT
20-01-2014, 09:52
I think he mentioned somewhere that things were going to slow down, but even still I think a update is in order, comon chop chop :D
I've actually been thinking of updating this the last couple of weeks. :)
I've still been buying bits and bobs here and there, but in my true style, progress post's won't be up till whatever part im working on at the time is done. Although, expect a lot of picture bombing on here come end of march if not sooner. :D
I'm just itching to get on with it lately and really looking forward getting it MOT and brining it to as many meets and events as possible. :cool:
Well, as I've not posted any pictures I've throw this one in for my fans. :laugh:
Got these little beauty's after seeing Davo aka TopCat get a set for his car and kindly pm me the link. :cool:
I'm sure some brat will five finger discount them for their bike once left unattended. :laugh:
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I've still been buying bits and bobs here and there, but in my true style, progress post's won't be up till whatever part im working on at the time is done. Although, expect a lot of picture bombing on here come end of march.
YES!.... In true Goobie style, I'm bang on time with updates. :D As I've said, I'm a do-er and got some updates coming all this week starting with today, true to my word, end of march build has started again but more on what I've been doing the last week or two later, so for now onces I've uploaded pictures il show what's been going on today. :yeah:
Oh, and I've added a index to page one, because I'm good like that and helps my O.C.D. :laugh:
:cool:
So, here we go. :) My shell seems to be in good shape and fixed the little nigglys last year, but it was playing on my mind what is hiding under the sills???
Yes, they look good and solid but some times that doesn't always mean in a year or two of real road use being that I live next to the beach with salty sea air that they won't start rotting out after having full respray, so decided to future prove my shell (mainly because I can :laugh: ) and cut them off. :scared:
Ordered a pair off outter sills and inner I got off Ashy (Cheers buddy.) so I'm prepared for the worse, as rather have them and not need them then the other way round. So, got chopping them off today with some help. :D
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Well, not bad atall as I already knew, but the usual surface rust lurking from between the bottom of the sill where water can splash up etc, quick go over with the wire brush shows all is solid. :cool: Didn't really get a proper before picutre, but this one below was after one pass over, then three heavie coats of zinc primer over the top. :smokin: So all in all, no need for the inners sills in the end. Had a good look up and in and everything is all good to trim up the outter sill and weld on. :agree:
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Got the new sill, messured it up, trimmed off the top half, check fit ment, all good! :cool:
Zinc primer the back and away we go. :D
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Was so happy working away and to be getting things done, forgot to take more pictures. :laugh: The welds were flatted down and the bottom welded up to. Once the other side done il be cavity waxing the inside via the holes on inner sills, then coating the outside again and then a stone chip coating over that as it's all hidden anyway by the body kit.
Got other things to that I'm working on for it, pictures to follow once complete, WATCH THIS SPACE! :cooter:
Nad-5GTT
01-04-2014, 20:14
Looking good bud, I've got to do the exact same thing. I too am planning on cutting and welding my new ones on below the skirt level. Did you have any problems with blowing through? Although from the pics it doesn't appear so :cool:
Good work Goob! Looking good mate. My 5 be finished now, so maybe a dogging sesh Brighton way in the summer
Looking good bud, I've got to do the exact same thing. I too am planning on cutting and welding my new ones on below the skirt level. Did you have any problems with blowing through? Although from the pics it doesn't appear so :cool:
Funny you should mention that as I was expecting it todo that, but not even one, using a different welder, but doubt that has anything todo with it. :laugh: Maybe just got lucky?, I don't know, but had help with this task so can't really take all the credit. :)
As its in such good condition I was able to get away with chopping it so low, makes it a much easier job as you can see in the pictures. :cool: I see in other people thread they aren't so lucky which is kinda what pushed me on to cutting them off now and knowing what's going on inside. Plus, you got the bonus of not having to worry about getting new body kit mounting pins and smooth untouched look finish with the cut and join being hidden that low as well as easier to make sure you properly cover it with cavity wax inside via the inner sill holes as can see the weld line cos its low cut and join. :agree:
Good work Goob! Looking good mate. My 5 be finished now, so maybe a dogging sesh Brighton way in the summer
:laugh: Cheers mate. :agree: I will be bring it to as many meets as possible. :D
Waiting to see your new sneaky updates you've been keeping secret! I could be wrong, but knowing you there be another set of alloys in there some where. :laugh:
Chop chop. :cool:
:laugh: Cheers mate. :agree: I will be bring it to as many meets as possible. :D
Waiting to see your new sneaky updates you've been keeping secret! I could be wrong, but knowing you there be another set of alloys in there some where. :laugh:
Chop chop. :cool:
Yeah mate there's a few little tweaks been made ;)
I'll get some pics up once it's had a good valet and detail
Today was drivers side time to be cut off and checked etc. And good thing to as wasn't as pretty, just goes to show you never know what's hiding no matter how good it looks and sounds on the outside. Anyway, off it came and was faced with this. :)
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Out come the trusty wire wheel and angle grinder for a clean up and left me with a couple rot holes that got chopped out then made a couple plates to weld back in. :D
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Out come the welder and away we go. :cool:
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Following on, crazy sanding and wire wheel session up and down the inner sill then nice thick zinc primer coatings, trim sill to suit, tack'd it on and....... Welder gas run out. :laugh:
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MORE BODY WORK........ :coffee:
Well, two things, when I first rubbed this down and stone chipped it I overlook the fact that bare metalling the underside and just spraying only stone chip over it is a bit of a no no! :ashamed: Also, I didn't really bother with the seam seal and left that when burning the 24 years old underseal off. So, turns out for many reasons I should of put some sort of base coat/rust protection on first then the stone chip etc. :scared:
Anyway, no major problem (kinda.), as where I've been welding in roll cage box sections, new seat rails, sills, drilling old ones out and spot weld hole filling blar blar, it's burnt off areas and wants stripping back and welds flatting anyway. :D
I forgot what a nasty job this is, and this time I've not got a ramp and fancy body shop tools. :disagree:
Round two wire wheeling, this time I've strip all seam sealer to. :)
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This is the mess just from that section! :scared:
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I did a lot more, but was at it solid and got to dark after I finish to get any decent pictures, I say finished, but really I only got as far as the whole front underside, just got the rear fuel tank area and boot floor left, then onto the wheel arches, oh the joy! :laugh: Thank god for the hardcore ear defenders I bought, or I would most likely need an hearing aid. :ashamed:
Can't help but feel I'm going backwards at times as this is now how it sits and I'm back doing jobs I've already done. BUT, if you want things done right, I guess some things aren't worth cutting corners. The car so light, I picked up the front and could move it round like a wheel barrel and wheeled it back into the garage like this. Next need to take the t-bar off, AGAIN, so I can get in everywhere properly and possibly give that another coat as it's off. Saying that, I reckon I could just pick the whole thing up once the rear taken off if get some one to lift the other side. :laugh:
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Nad-5GTT
13-04-2014, 10:29
Good work and a good job you realised about putting something over the bare metal before it's to late. I am in the middle of this myself under the front arches, I burnt most of it out then got the wire wheel on it with the angle grinder. Google's and ear defenders are a must.
Oh my... This really is getting boring now. I've been keeping track of the grinding hours, I'm at 11 hours so far and I'm still not attacking the wheel arches or the whole rear upper section yet. :scared:
Some areas are just not easy to reach or get into, but at same time I think maybe I'm just being to o.c.d.? :cooter:
Anyway, took the subframe etc off to get on with the front curve section, gave that a good going over and gave it a couple thin coats of red oxide for now, still more todo, but not good leaving it all bare in a damp-ish garage etc, looking good so far tho. :)
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Nad-5GTT
15-04-2014, 22:28
You should leave it that colour :D I'm keeping a close eye on my surface rust appearing. Luckily my garage is quite ventilated and not at all damp :) so far so good.
You should leave it that colour :D I'm keeping a close eye on my surface rust appearing. Luckily my garage is quite ventilated and not at all damp :) so far so good.
You know what, it actually does look pretty smart, the camera not "jazzing" the colour up, it is that strong and bright. :laugh: Would work well once the body done in white and go well with my powder coating colour choices. ;)
But, I've spent the penny's on aload of 3M cans and got them ready and waiting. Just all this time consuming process is taking its toll, not forgetting I'm still yet to seam seal the lot once I'm finishing grinding and coating it all and that before I apply the stone chip over EVERYTHING! :scared:
Attacked the front passenger wheel arch today, 3 and a half hours to grind this out! :scared:
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Couple mid way pictures. :)
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Pretty please with it even tho this is one nasty job todo. But as you can see, all solid. :cool:
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Dam it, wrong picture. Anyway, forgot to take final picture before giving it a coating. But that arch is now done, next will be seam seal it all and stone chip, but I'm waiting till I've finished the whole car then do the seam sealant all at once etc. Whole arch in total took me just short of 4 and half hours, so one down, three to go........ :laugh:
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It amazes me, these days so many of the projects on RTOC are fully-blown restos. It's great that folk are saving cars that would have otherwise been destined for scrap in the very near future. A lot of skill and dedication out there :agree:
Have to agree Trev. :agree: This one was up on eBay for spare or repair, but most likely would of been broke for parts as was missing a good few main bits. :(
I don't think when I started this just how far I was going to end up going, I have stripped down, taken off and removed everything apart from the doors and boot lid! :eek:
And with that said, I will be removing them in a week or two so I can get the inside painted. Will just be the bare shell rolling around on a trolly! :laugh:
Have you considered seam welding the shell whilst its stripped back so much?
I see I've been getting a lot of hits so the main photo bucket hit its limit (using two accounts.) again, need to remember to split accounts when loading up, main pictures will be back up in two weeks when it resets. :laugh:
Have you considered seam welding the shell whilst its stripped back so much?
Yes I have entertain the idea a few times, :) but my main worry which put me off the most is the fact these are so hard to weld because of the thin metal, and I'm no pro welder so could easily go terribly wrong. :eek:
Plus, for a road going car I think it will be just that bit to stiff if I do :confused: once you add the fact I got Coilovers, polly bushes, meaty welded roll cage big box sections with four fixings on each foot! :cool:
Although, I've still got a way to go yet on the underside, and you've got my brain ticking now thinking about it. :cool: See what happens I guess. :laugh:
Got more grinding done, three and half hours on the drivers side arch, still more todo on this arch but got to 6pm so decided it was best stop as getting a lot of noise complaints now. :ashamed: Prob got another 45 minutes left on this arch then ready for coating then onto the rears. :rolleyes: Should of got this sand blasted or something! :coffee:
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Nottswoody
20-04-2014, 14:03
Ha I was going to say your neighbours must friggin love you :laugh: looks great though keep it going :agree:
Ha I was going to say your neighbours must friggin love you :laugh: looks great though keep it going :agree:
I've had four neighbours complain, not good when one of them is a copper and the other a solicitor! :scared: Im doing my best to keep it within reasonable day hours etc. I've now moved it to doing the grinding in the tiny garage with the door shut as this is my dads house and garage I've been doing the work at. :ashamed: When ever I get to my dads house, I do get the burning sensation and dagger eyes from the neighbours when I pull up now. :laugh:
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As I've said, I've still been buying bits and bobs here and there but not really posted up any, but here couple bits that's popped up last week. Got a full set of Ferodo DS2500 pads, bag'd myself a pair of 3 month old rear calipers and top condition campus plastic door card without the speakers holes for a bargain tenner! :laugh: Will be getting them covered at some point and give the calipers a rub down and paint to. Here some pictures for future ref before snaps. :cool: Got loads of others bits, but no time to pull em out and spam my thread with photos at the moment. :laugh:
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LeeR5GTT
22-04-2014, 18:00
Top work mate :D
Finished off the front wheel arch, bolted the sub frame etc all back on, wheel'd it out the garage to turn it around and back in and up on axel stands to attack the rears...........
Was flat out, so no picture of the front but I can tell you if it helps you sleep better, it looks the same as the other front arch pictures. :laugh:
Moving on... Started the rear arch, got a lot off for two hours of grinding, so pretty pleased with that. Still got to get in all the tricky areas then that side done. :cool:
QUE PHOTO............ :cooter:
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Only found two little sneaky cover up bodge jobs whilst at it, as I said, I've covered this myself but didn't strip the sealant off last time, hence another reason for me doing this job again. Anyway, back on topic, if you see areas that look like they gotton carried away with sealant, it most likely mean there some thing hiding/cover up underneath and here a fine example of that! :sad2:
At the rear small area, this will be easy to fix. :D
And here I knew I was in for a treat as was rather large lump of it that I'm still digging out! This section will be a bit tricky to fix, but no major drama. Picture does make it look worse than it is, but good solid when giving it a good stabbing and not rusted on other side when pealing it back which would explain why didn't noticed it when I was doing the sill as all good from the other side etc. :)
Apart from that, the rest is golden. :cool:
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Update, kinda. :laugh:
Well after nagging/borrowing a welder etc I decided it was time to update my tool collection some more and bagged myself a decent welder. :cool: Was in Brighton town centre when passed M/Mart so got the Mrs to pull over so I could pop in for a look, twenty minutes later walk out with one, Mrs was well happy. :wasntme: I was genuinely only just looking as been trying to get a decent second hand jobbie, but managed to blag myself a decent price. :D Had to be done.
Watch this space for some more fabricated one offs, can't wait! :pimp:
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Nad-5GTT
28-04-2014, 14:09
Check you out :) spend a little more and rent out a big bottle. Those little ones are shocking and expensive in the long run, I did and haven't regretted it.
Check you out :) spend a little more and rent out a big bottle. Those little ones are shocking and expensive in the long run, I did and haven't regretted it.
Already on it. :agree: This one came with the kit plus some crappy mask. :laugh: The guy tryed convincing me to buy the 131 that you got, but kept thinking about what you said. It was between this one and the 160tm which is pretty much the same, but got the best deal on this so snapped it up. :D
Just ordered a pimping joker printed mask off eBay to. :cool:
I can see a list of things I wanna weld with it growing already. :laugh:
151te a very good welder! I've had one for about 10 years ish, never let me down and produces good results
Grind, grind, grind... :coffee:
That's now three wheel arches down and one to go, CANT WAIT! :laugh:
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151te a very good welder! I've had one for about 10 years ish, never let me down and produces good results
Cheers mate, got good review everywhere I've look'd. :cool:
Got my gangster welding mask today to, came with welding gloves, hat and carry bag. :smokin:
Il edit this post for better pictures tomorrow. :)
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Top work mate. Coming along nice!!! Get it on the road already!! ;)
I love reading this. It's great!
And keep chucking those photos on. Never too much :cool:
Yesterday grinding progress..... :coffee:
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And today's. :D Finally done with the wheel arches. :yeah: Well, for now anyway. :laugh:
Next up is the underside of the rear seats and boot floor grind........... :scared:
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Two more afternoons grinding sessions down..... :( Getting close now, really wanting to get on with doing some thing other than this, but can't do the next stages till it's all off. :innocent:
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Just to add, you may of not noticed at first glance, but I've cut off and smoothed the oe exhaust hangers and welded new ones in else where for better fitment and stability. :D
Nottswoody
10-05-2014, 07:57
I will have the ecu bud. Sorry wrong add :-)
Had a cancelation at the office so sneak'd off early to put some hours in on my forever never ending grinding.... :laugh:
So where am I at now four weeks on? Well, STILL GRINDING! :mad:
BUT, I'm nearly there. :D Spent about another two hours at it then got fed up with getting bits flying off and stabbing me on the face even with protection on, so moved on to removing the torsion bar so can reach the areas it's blocking, plus need to re paint it now after catching it a few time and getting over spray on. :ashamed:
Anyway, whilst under there I could see all these hard bits that's taken forever to try and get off, and as I've done such a long job getting 99% of it off everywhere I didn't want to get near the end and start letting the standard drop! So I switched the knotted wire wheel for the cutting disc and did this! :laugh:
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Nad-5GTT
15-05-2014, 05:03
O M G !
I'll second that, I'm confused:D wtf
LeeR5GTT
15-05-2014, 06:37
Whoops! :D
Radiator going in the boot??
Emergency escape hatch? ;)
I will be cutting up the engine bay too and maybe some of the floor, I'm not sure yet. :confused:
So why cut out the boot floor that's not rusted?
Well, as the regulator visitors on this site will know, I've just sold my whole engine set up, so maybe, just maybe I've cut things out to make space to run a four wheel drive engine set up combo................ :cooter:
Nad-5GTT
15-05-2014, 13:39
Common more info needed ;) by the way your crazy :D
crazy is indeed a word id use:laugh::laugh:
only joking goobs
but when I collect all the other stuff im having a nose around, I can keep a secret lol
mitzy, Scooby lump??:laugh::laugh: jap crap as you'd say
Mr Raider
15-05-2014, 22:12
Whoops! 'Fred Flintstone' rear wheel drive?! ;)
Five week's of four hour sessions totalling to 40 hour to grind the whole underside to bare metal and I'm finally done! NEVER AGAIN. :laugh: So much for me thinking 4-6 hours. :wasntme:
So now that is out the way, Im guna start cutting up the rest of my shell next week after I buy a new angle grinder as mine died just as I finished luckily. :ashamed:
Here's the last of my underside, keep watching as from now on things will be going full one off custom, WOO... :cool:
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turbo ted
16-05-2014, 23:38
I guess its going to be audi vw gearbox and 4x4 running gear bolted to f4r lump:smokin:
Exactly what I was thinking -Haldex with aftermarket controller? :)
I guess its going to be audi vw gearbox and 4x4 running gear bolted to f4r lump:smokin:
I wonder if a Audi tt 3.2 turbo quattro 4x4 set up would fit... :coffee:
turbo ted
17-05-2014, 00:35
I've be looking at this you need to build a new subframe and move the steering rack up out of the way to allow for the transfer box off the gearbox to fit and build a bigger tunnel for the propshaft:coffee:
JP Racing
17-05-2014, 02:40
It's really interesting that 2 other people have this idea seems I'm not the first either ;) found a local body shop to me (AK Bodycraft) that is 5 minutes walk away and he used to own this
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k9gFJjOCPxc
I got speaking to him and he said why don't you 4wd my 5 :D happy days as he even offered advice and a helping hand. So only got as far as looking into it as not wanting to do it this year.
So far your car looks amazing so far can't wait to see what happens next :cool:
Markey Mark (BD)
17-05-2014, 09:05
Buy a crash damaged Audi TT, cut the floor with mounting point for the subframes out of the TT cut the 5 floors out then fit the TT floors in place! Simples! ;)
Ok I know its not as simple as that but its a way I would do it, this way would make mounting everything a lot simpler. Basically converting the underside of the 5 into a TT, use all standard VW parts and as minimal custom parts as possible
Something I have always thought about too doing a 4x4 5
A lot of good info above. :agree: And there those bloody mark one golfs again, maybe it's a sign? :laugh: Anyway, without going off topic etc, back to my build. :)
Got it back on all four wheels and rolling again, for now anyway. :laugh:
Started with the chopping of my engine bay, I've cut out most of the "boob" section and left in the front part for the bonnet catch set up, I will properly be cutting more, but this will do for now till I bring my new engine set up to the garage as then I will know more on what's in the way and where to weld in mounts for it to sit on, more to come on that nearer the time. :D
Also, as I've been buying some more new tools, I finally got round to removing the rest of the sound proving off the floor using my new fancy heat gun kit. :cool:
So there we have it, I've just got to go round the inside with the wire wheel to remove the seam sealant then I can start welding it all up, things should start happening pretty fast from now on. :agree:
Oh, and as we all know I like todo things the hard way, I'm attempting todo/get body work done around me as I'm doing other things. :laugh: Whatever I can take off and not needed to be on the car will be dropped at the body shop to be prep'd for paint etc, so as long as I can get the engine in correctly with everything in place in record time I could have a fitted engine and complete full body work within 4/5 weeks! :eek:
Here's a couple of snaps, I wouldn't wanna get ban'd under the new club rules for doing an update without photos would I Nad. :cooter:
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Still not got round to getting a big bottle of Argon/c02 mix for my welder but was given a small bottle off a friend so decided to have a play. Wire wheeled off all the sealant inside my shell, got a bit messy. :laugh:
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http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/60fa80f02c04c362994061b1cbc87581_zps61943c74.jpg
Then moved onto setting up the welder and doing some practise runs on the cuts off I've chopped out of my shell, once happy, I made a start on seam welding my shell. :D
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/182dda1bfb4c8dbd2482c0c197bae130_zpsf0f75979.jpg
It came out alright I guess, I'm not overly impressed, I got round once of the main inside section then the little bottle run out. :laugh: I didn't expect to get much out of it anyway, but I did do a lot of welding on the cut off panels to set it up, so really for a 60 litre bottle that wasn't to bad. :)
I did give it a quick once over with the sanding disc, I may do more, but at the same time, once I've painted and put sealant on it you won't see it anyway, but will prob still flat it some more and maybe give it another go over? :confused: See how I feel at the time after I've done the whole car. :scared:
Moving on, as I said I run out of argon and as I was in the zone I foolishly hooked up the c02 bottle I had that come with it and what a mistake that was. :ashamed:
I'm no pro, and this all a big learning curve as I'm doing it alone this time with out my welder friend to advice and tweak the settings etc, it kinda went down hill after that and just wanted to blow pin holes and penetrate to much as your see in the pic below, so before making any more work for myself I called it a day till I get my proper gas bottle next week. :coffee:
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/9dbe82c2f397a4f324bb766536883571_zpsf5f0c939.jpg
Welding gas, check! :yeah:
Got a couple of big sheets of metal in, so set about sorting out my rear wheel flintstones missing boot floor today. :D
I did toy with the idea of fixing in a carbon fibre boot floor, but seem'd pointless as wouldn't be seen anyway. :laugh:
So set about measuring up the hole, cut my sheet to size then trim'd in the curve around the rear edge and cut it to shape, test fit, then drilled it up for plug welding.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/88ea2cbf686fd1e7e87e22122e292dfe_zpsf051e02e.jpg
Then got some bar for reinforcement, chopped to size, trim the edges to give it a snug flush fit and welded that in to. :)
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Placed the new floor sheet in and away I went with plug welding it into place. :cool:
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Welding on the exhaust hanger then went onto the rear brake comp plate and... RUN OUT OF WIRE. :laugh:
So that kinda ended the day. :sad2: When I get some more wire il finish off welding that seam, then seam weld round the edges inside the boot and flatten the welds. :cool:
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/4005d3a6a45799418d3ffa054de5221a_zps14a7b670.jpg
phase i 16 v turbo
06-06-2014, 08:24
Nice work does this mean some more grinding? :D
Nice work does this mean some more grinding? :D
Funny enough, yes! But of the sanding type this time Mike. :laugh:
Lots of progress has been made since last update, but usual waiting on third party's are holding me back again.
I finished off the underside, that will all be sealed and stone chipped once I've painted the inside.
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/2f97148d13af3cd1f1d6983e56866314_zps42bcb3f8.jpg
how long are you going to keep us guessing goobs:laugh:
So where am I at now? Well, I'm kinda back to where I started near enough bang on a year later, I got the windscreen out and a fresh new genuine one off Mike (Thanks.) with the proper fixing, not cheap but well worth the money. :agree:
Bought a orbital sander, stripped any and every clips etc out and been flat out sanding down the whole inside again for paint job number two. :laugh:
Not the best picture but you get the idea. :agree:
I got my other engine, gear box, gear shifter, hydronic clutch set up all ready and waiting to start making it all fit, BUT, till the shell back at the body shop for the inside paint job I can't get on with anything else, but hopefully that will be by the end of the week, then I can seal and stone chip the underside then start welding up brackets etc to make my power plant fit. :D
It looks like it's all a long way off right now, but I do feel things will be making a fast progress once the inside painted. :cool:
Couple pictures. :)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/d96b33f9c1f09aa6144eaa8f80dec2ac_zps6a133b05.jpg
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/ec0b953e5c8cc98246c268715638b875_zps3384aa4a.jpg
Nothing really to report, but that's due to things out of my control at the moment, I won't go into detail. Car is all sanded inside and ready to go to the paint shop, so hoping this will be done ASAP as it's been ready for nearly two weeks. :crap:
On the plus side, got a few new parts so il post them up. :)
New genuine wing, windscreen and full fittings thanks to Mike at GT Turbo Spares, top man. :agree:
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/e5ad1c3ed161a6d5f9433d643dbdfef7_zps11cabf60.jpg
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/40943b9a06dddc79e88f518f1de4cbab_zpsf325342c.jpg
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/771ca66da7139cebf1b47e7b4966fad4_zps9bf3c698.jpg
And not to forget, after how many months I finally got a Prima Racing Clio 16V style bonnet thanks to James5! :D
Just needs a little work but nothing major, but god knows what those holes in the front are all about. :scared:
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/37e7f2472664d0ab3f6b7a9be165fcc0_zps36aecd66.jpg
And not to forget, after how many months I finally got a Prima Racing Clio 16V style bonnet thanks to James5! :D
Just needs a little work but nothing major, but god knows what those holes in the front are all about. :scared:
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/37e7f2472664d0ab3f6b7a9be165fcc0_zps36aecd66.jpg
I Want one too! or a carbon bonnet.. :crush:
Car has sat in the garage for about 6 weeks now, still no paint on the inside. :laugh: But had some filler round the rear arches to smooth them out and around the roll cage brackets then some primer, as it stands it's just needs to go to the body shop for a proper spray job in the oven then other things can happen. In reality, the last two months have been a complete waste of time with nothing going on to this car due to things out of my control, but here a couple picture updates anyway. :agree:
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/4796f26aa3b8972e713354b22c59aa9d_zps2b452b21.jpg
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/71ac435e0121a0d0edd9e73d2d3c7dc3_zps8c12853d.jpg
Now for something a bit more interesting. :D
Car came with original engine, I gave that away, then dropped in the F7R, then sold that. It's no secret that I'm a big honda fan, but at the same time I love turbo engines. As stated at the start of this whole build thread, I want the best of both worlds, reliable day to day modern manageable car but also crazy high revving that can take a beating. It was always the plan from day one todo this conversion to a R5, so here we have it.
Honda K20a DOHC vtec 2.0 16V turbo conversion from EP3 Type R using the cable driven 6 speed box, hondata Kpro ECU, custom Mainfold etc matched to my current T34 turbo.
Standard block and gearbox in decent condition should/can cope with 500bhp at breaking point. My turbo shouldn't be to far off making near that. Plan, run it near that till it either blows or once I've rounded up other upgraded parts need to strip and rebuild the block to 900bhp capable.
As some of you may of seen when I've been to a few meets, I've been in a silver Type R, that was infact my donner car but enjoyed being back in one so much I ended up buying another one to break instead. :laugh:
Nad-5GTT
31-08-2014, 18:50
What a crap update :D I was getting excited expecting big changes etc.
Unbeflippinglievable :sad2: ;)
:laugh: and one minute later I'm eating humble pie. Chop chop.
Donner Type R number two. :laugh:
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/f2adec7063c232309b264a02cd06d895_zps329d70c4.jpg
Before and after stripping, now ready and waiting to be lifted out. :agree:
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Woznaldo
19-09-2014, 12:33
I too am a big Honda engine fan and the K20A is an awesome lump. Lots of options for power.
There's an some Aussie brothers competing at the World Time Attack Championship in Sydney for the last few years by the name of Benny and Jimmy Tran. They're running K24 with a Rotrex type supercharger. Their car is making a bit over 350kw (almost 500 ponies) and has been pretty faultless. Nice guys too.
Can't wait to see it take shape!
smithyr5gt
19-09-2014, 13:06
What made u pic the Honda lump mate.
My last. CAr was a type r. Loved it.
rs250nut
13-10-2014, 15:24
Great choice of motor to put in there, you see stock bottom end k20 knocking out 500+hp!!!!
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee490/tutuur/R5R%20turbo/3D725DDC-C957-4187-A633-475B80BAEBAA_zpszkowkbyq.jpg
Tadaaa:D might change plans though, evo 4x4 or front engine rwd gets my attention, wanted to be different (or the same as a few one here) and put the engine in the back but i'm affraid stability/handling wise wouldn't be too best...
btw, if you want to go k24 turbo i might have some interesting parts for you:D
So much has happen in the last six months, some good, some bad. :crap:
Nothing has really happen to the car since, main reason is a failed 12 years relationship which this build hasn't help the situation with at all. There has been times that has made me question weather to just give it all away.
Anyway, just to bring things and what's been going on upto speed, I was offer'd a 5 pretty much how I wanted which in the long run worked out to save me a lot of money and time then fit my turbo k20a set up into that, hence I sold a lot of my parts off end of last summer that I didn't need only to be let down at the last minute and now I'm really left in the sh1t.
I'm bit stuck right now with home life, career and trying to single handed buy another home, so short story is there not much to see for a while but I will be trying to get some working going on it in the next coming month now things are slowly going in the right direction.
Pull'd it out the garage Sunday and this is where I'm at. More to follow when weather starts to brighten up. :)
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/7107bc54a63c095f54d600e4b4cdbf3d_zpsb07af377.jpg
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http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/GoobieAli/ce4c05a49b283eb9754094764ccc224f_zpscf43a8e3.jpg
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Bad times mate. If I was you I'd wheel that car right back into the garage and sort out your real priorities, then come back to it at a later stage once you're settled.
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