20b Turbo track car build (England)
02-14-13, 09:53 AM
#26
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We need a few extra bits to really get into the exhaust for tonight so we've started working on the engine oil
coolers, a bit of cutting to the bumper then onto the brackets to secure into place.
And then the other side
coolers, a bit of cutting to the bumper then onto the brackets to secure into place.
And then the other side
03-09-13, 01:27 PM
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Well we got on with the exhaust but didn't get too far as we run out of bloody gas, so the evening was cut short
One of the cans is now in place ready for the v-bands and final bends to be welded in.
The intercooler is a work of art... and bloody huge !!!
And Eyo got on with fibreglassing the ducting in the bumper.
One of the cans is now in place ready for the v-bands and final bends to be welded in.
The intercooler is a work of art... and bloody huge !!!
And Eyo got on with fibreglassing the ducting in the bumper.
03-09-13, 01:28 PM
#34
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And for tonights developments :-
Intercooler is now positioned and one completed side of the
exhaust, the other can is in place as we are waiting for the 90% 3" pipes.
Excuse the bad quality photos tonight, I forgot the camera and these are on the phone.
Intercooler is now positioned and one completed side of the
exhaust, the other can is in place as we are waiting for the 90% 3" pipes.
Excuse the bad quality photos tonight, I forgot the camera and these are on the phone.
03-09-13, 01:30 PM
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More work tonight, went over to my mate Roger to weld our Ally brackets onto the new intercooler, and have now
positioned and secured it. And finished fabricating and tacking the exhaust.
A few welding bracket shots
It's final resting place
The final gap to fill
Last piece of the jigsaw fitted
Re-positioning the radiator inlet
A quick underneath shot of the positioned intercooler.
positioned and secured it. And finished fabricating and tacking the exhaust.
A few welding bracket shots
It's final resting place
The final gap to fill
Last piece of the jigsaw fitted
Re-positioning the radiator inlet
A quick underneath shot of the positioned intercooler.
03-09-13, 01:31 PM
#38
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A few of those time consuming things got underway tonight
Out came the Plasma Cutter to get rid of the seat mounting points
These were the resulting parts removed
Put the seat rails on to work out the seat positions
Cut a nice big hole in the tunnel to move the seat accross slightly so my head has more clearance
And sited the Sparco extinguisher bottle
Out came the Plasma Cutter to get rid of the seat mounting points
These were the resulting parts removed
Put the seat rails on to work out the seat positions
Cut a nice big hole in the tunnel to move the seat accross slightly so my head has more clearance
And sited the Sparco extinguisher bottle
03-09-13, 01:32 PM
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Ok, I got there a bit late so we didn't get onto the seat rails, so instead finished making and tacking the rest
of the exhaust.
Very pleased with the end result :thumbsup:
of the exhaust.
Very pleased with the end result
:thumbsup:
03-09-13, 01:32 PM
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A parcel arrived today, not a lot to show for over a grand but these are the Three 2000cc injectors (left) and
the three 1000cc injectors (right) and the fuel rail.
the three 1000cc injectors (right) and the fuel rail.
Bumper refitment was interesting to see. Top notch on everything!
03-18-13, 03:22 PM
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Thanks fella, I really want it to have the lines of the original FD just a lot wider, it creates a lot more work doing that but will
really be worth it in the end. :o)
really be worth it in the end. :o)
03-27-13, 05:43 PM
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Not too much movement tonight considering the amount of work put in.
We came to the conclusion that the only way we could get the optimum position for me was to cut the floor
out and start again so thats what we did !!
First tonight I installed the 044 fuel pumps.
Onto cutting the floor out
More weight saving !! lol
Just a quick shot of one of the sections ready for tig welding.
We came to the conclusion that the only way we could get the optimum position for me was to cut the floor
out and start again so thats what we did !!
First tonight I installed the 044 fuel pumps.
Onto cutting the floor out
More weight saving !! lol
Just a quick shot of one of the sections ready for tig welding.
03-27-13, 05:44 PM
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Another fiddly bit tonight with the fuel system. Back onto the seats tomorrow evening.
The fuel parts arrived today, all the joins and the teflon hoses.
Drilled a couple of holes in preparation for the hose grommet and hoses to run through.
And fitted the fuel pumps properly and a few of the joins in preparation for the arrival of the dash 10 fuel filter tomorrow.
The fuel parts arrived today, all the joins and the teflon hoses.
Drilled a couple of holes in preparation for the hose grommet and hoses to run through.
And fitted the fuel pumps properly and a few of the joins in preparation for the arrival of the dash 10 fuel filter tomorrow.
03-27-13, 05:44 PM
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Progress seems to have slowed at the moment due to a couple of time consuming areas.
Tonight Balky got to grips with welding the deeper, flatter floor in, will hopefully finish this tomorrow.
Measured out all the fuel lines and fitted all the teflon connectors ( bad pic but you get the idea)
And received the dash 10 fuel filter today . :thumbsup:
Tonight Balky got to grips with welding the deeper, flatter floor in, will hopefully finish this tomorrow.
Measured out all the fuel lines and fitted all the teflon connectors ( bad pic but you get the idea)
And received the dash 10 fuel filter today . :thumbsup:
03-27-13, 05:45 PM
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OK, we've really been lacking in motivation as the latest bits have taken so long, but we stuck at it today and Balky
finished welding the drivers lowered floorpan in.
No pics but the seat rails are now bolted in and we test fitted the dash.
And the drivers seat in place.
And a quick shot of the wet and road wheels now with tyres.
finished welding the drivers lowered floorpan in.
No pics but the seat rails are now bolted in and we test fitted the dash.
And the drivers seat in place.
And a quick shot of the wet and road wheels now with tyres.
03-27-13, 05:46 PM
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A few minor updates
Both seats are now positioned and secured.
I then made the executive decision to go a different direction with the stalks and switches.
Firstly I removed the stalks
Then we fabricated a bracket and welded it into place in my optimum position.
These are the little babies that are to replace the stalks.
And then prepping the dash to accept them.
And the finished article (they look a bit pissed but the panel isn't straight and they ARE level)
Both seats are now positioned and secured.
I then made the executive decision to go a different direction with the stalks and switches.
Firstly I removed the stalks
Then we fabricated a bracket and welded it into place in my optimum position.
These are the little babies that are to replace the stalks.
And then prepping the dash to accept them.
And the finished article (they look a bit pissed but the panel isn't straight and they ARE level)
03-28-13, 12:19 PM
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Hi Adam, they're ALL switches that have LED backlights, all except for the dual indicator warning lamp as I'm putting
a mini toggle switch behind the steering wheel.
PS: you CAN get exactly the same as just warning lamps as well.
a mini toggle switch behind the steering wheel.
PS: you CAN get exactly the same as just warning lamps as well.
