looking good brigsy
looking good brigsy
always also proper tone driving compartment
Brigsy, a new OE header tank wouldn't go amiss
If your after a adjustable fpr there are some brand new ones on ebay for a metro turbo. im sure these would work the same as the standard one.
Looks awsome mate...
New header tank is in the pipeline Ricardo, Next time i drop the coolant ill get it fitted, the current one is a bit scruffy. Its the only part left off the derv engine!
Set the fuelling tonight, forgot how well it goes with a bit of boost! Set the boost at 1.1 bar manifold, a little high for track? might drop it down to 1bar.
Also have looked at my timing chain cover leak, The oil has decided to go under the bottom of the half moon seal/thixo joint, i used plenty of it & still leaking
Its as if the sealant hasn't taken to the sump even though the surface was really clean, i cleaned it all with brake cleaner to remove the oil...might key up the face of the sump a little next time.
A mate of mine that's a tech at skoda has some really good sealant that they use on the vag timing chain covers, might give that a go. For now ive bodged a load of thixo over the top as per last time, see if that cures it temporary for my trip down to usc.
brigsy, that thixo stuff is overrated
ive had not one problem using sealant from the local motor factors, i believe its made by carplan or tetrosyl. costs about £5 for a big tube
looks to be a tidy purposefull engine bay, really like it
Time to drag this back to the top!
Had a bit of a mojo failure when the clutch went on the van before the rr day at motorscope! Dumped it in the lockup & havent laid a spanner on it for weeks.
Now the weather is a bit pants & ive stopped driving my gtt everywhere ive decided its time to get this sorted again.
The goal for next summer is to crack the 12sec barrier on the qtr mile. Hoping to up the boost a little with a couple of upgrades to make the most out of the current setup.
Jobs to do-
Fit ap 4 paddle clutch plate to replace broken valeo currently fitted (ordered today)
Fit my ctm 3.6kg flywheel.
Give the lump a once over if needs be.
Cure bowl emptying issue on carb, got a few ideas in pipeline.
Buy & fit bigger intercooler (i personally dont think current one is up to the job) Have ordered an Ian s charge temp gauge to monitor temps.
Buy & fit a zeitronix wideband gauge/logger to assist with tuning.
Buy & fit 1 piece downpipe/elbow.
Also may go for mappable ign & nitrous if funds allow. I can foresee my bank balance looking thin
Last edited by Brigsy; 01-12-2009 at 19:32.
good man at the smell of NOS....
lend me some money pal , i need stuff like that lol keep it up
Good man Brigsy, give the van some love
That van is effin awesome! Nice one briggsy!
Do the nitrous...you've got the blokes on here to point you in the right direction...Rob just above knows a thing or two...and about nitrous
I have a bottle next to my bed, i hang clothes over itOriginally Posted by Spooky
Do the nitrous...you've got the blokes on here to point you in the right direction...Rob just above knows a thing or two...and about nitrous
Last edited by Rob@Backyardracing; 02-12-2009 at 17:58.
Lol
I have a bottle next to my bed, i hang cloths over it
how wrong
New clutch is here & Big Jim downpipe, just needs a lambda boss fitting.
Nice mate.
Also, I like the green carpet. It means you wont see the sick after those Newcy Browns.
Cant beat a few bottles of brown Trev
Pulled engine out tonight, found the problem. I can only assume a few hard launches at the pod & epic wheelspin in 2nd gear when setting it up made it fail?
Spring was pointing out sideways on removal aswell thats how it came out. Made no noise when running!
This is the season to be breaking clutch's isn't it!
Think thats the second or third in about a month thats been on here broken like that
Looks like a manufacturing issue to me. The plate with retaining rivets for the springs doesn't look like it did it's job.
The torque may have accelerated an already ****ed clutch
Possibly mate. Thinking back the springs had rattled for a few thousand before it finally gave in.
My valeo clutch last year died like that too as well as my ap paddle!I think something must be wrong with these clutches somewhere as I think marky b's mate killed a cltch like this too!
my valeo centre plate did the same, as did a friends of mine... maybe all the valeo ones for GSF were all hashed together on a friday afternoon!
Possibly, hope the ap plate lasts longer
All back together now, only a couple of small jobs to finish. Big thanks for kris m giving me a hand
Ai, no worries mate. Was a good laugh, nice to hear the old van running again. Be nice to see it doing to some good times at Pod in 2010
Removed bumper tonight to see how much room i have for a new i/c.
Maximum of 650wx500h is possible, 70mm core is no problem without chopping crossmember/bumper, so much room compared to a gtt. Hoping to get away with a bit of trimming of crossmember but mostly leaving it in situ.
A wise man once said to me you can never have enough intercooling so im going for the biggest that will fit
Big jim downpipe is fitted, Very tight next to heater hoses, i have chopped them down as far as i can & theres only 10mm clearance tops
New sticker to add to the collection in the back
Hmm, youre van has got me thinking...Ive got a spare engine doing fukc all & Ive always wanted a converted extra van
My mums driveway is going to be rather congested
Looks good Briggles...BIG intercooler FTW
Get it done spooky
Looking at el cheapo ebay intercoolers, This one would probably do the job & fit well
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
But could probably squeeze this in without too much hassle, Need to double check width first though, i know 650mm was safe...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Anybody else know of anywhere that may be cheaper/better?
What you need is some slicks
I have a couple of big front mounts you could have for cheap. I get some measure ments this weekend if you like.
Measurements & pics would be ideal matey
If you still have the slicks come monday ill be in touch Rob
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awsome van, always wanted to do one of these
New intercooler fitted, 600x300x75 core ebay special, should fit behind the bumper nicely..had ot loose the crossmember like
Next job is plumbing in pipework/refitting bumper, not long until its back on the road
looking better than ever, some top work
Loving the FMIC Brigsy!
Bumper cut & fitted, had to loose the slats, shame really as it doesnt look as discreet as before.
Getting there though finally
Wow, that intercooler is a great fit, looks custom made for your van.
Thought about painting the front of the intercooler to try and get it to blend in with the bumper?
Last edited by TrixNFlix; 15-02-2010 at 22:14.
Might give it a coat of black
Got blue samco hoses too, thought they were going to be hidden by the bumper
Is the bumper grey or black? Can't tell on pics, you realy have fit the Intercooler well , realy does follow the contours well, looks oe fit.
You whimp, why didn't you buy a big intercooler
Bumper is an off grey colour, bit like the ph1 bodykit. Fitment was pot luck really, just turned out okIs the bumper grey or black? Can't tell on pics, you realy have fit the Intercooler well , realy does follow the contours well, looks oe fit.
Good old ebay measurements didnt help like, the advert said 700mm wide & it was 780 by my tape measure
Ha ha good old eBay.
superb integration of tone intercooler!!
by hoping for one power day to see it meadows this express train
As usual briggs you allways think of what i was about to suggest before i say it...Might give it a coat of black
Got blue samco hoses too, thought they were going to be hidden by the bumper
This has to be the coolest van ever, a credit to you! Very interesting build keep up the good work lad!!!
Looks spot on
Piperun is mocked up, just need some more mikalor hose clamps. Roll on payday...
Took the long route, too tight near gearbox mount the chassis rails must be slightly different to the gtt. Hole was already there for pipe to go through no cutting req
Fitted my devil strut brace, thought it was a shame to keep it in the cupboard doing nowt..
Last edited by Brigsy; 18-02-2010 at 22:24.
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