my build

[arch]

Sorry re-read my post and it was a bit cryptic and wasnt meant to be. I meant Steve Whitson.

[jef]

lol its cool,

unfortunatley never heard of him until this was underway

but hey-ho im happy as is, - i was burned up here before and as such had little confidence in who i knew, and then i wasnt aware of who else was available. but i must say im more than extremely happy where i am, that doesnt discount the future tho

we;ll see how this turns out

[RA Dunk]

Another vote for Steve.W, just did me a 2.35 stroker for a very reasonable price.

[jef]

good to hear

really thought up here, we were struggling.

but it means i can get maintenance, or minor jobs done up here if you guys hold him in high regard?

where they based?

they have a dyno facility?

[ciaranrb5]

good to hear

really thought up here, we were struggling.

but it means i can get maintenance, or minor jobs done up here if you guys hold him in high regard?

where they based?

they have a dyno facility?

Steve does not have a dyno facility

He is based in Penicuik

[braveheart]

Jeff Steve whitson built my car mate.. only 3 lads would let near my car for build quality Stevie whitson in Penicuk LOCAL and the other is Steven Darley well RCM of course who is down south

Dont get me wrong many good builders out there but there my options ... ..

Good Luck maby see you down the track one day ..

[jef]

yeah hope to see people ther a some point

keep an eye out for me lol

[fai17]

Who is building your engine anyways Jef?

Sorry if i have missed it.

[jef]

API are doing it mate

[jef]

getting there

looks sweet imo

[jef]

small update, reverse manifold back from fabricators, reduced size cosworth heat spacers required to increase manifold to bonnet clearance.

after speaking with steve simpson a lot recently my car will be one of the first to be mapped on the new version of simtek ecu

it will be setup on TEG motorsport rollers for a running in map byhim or bob rawle.

pics to follow of the setup, intercooler pipework being made up, needed to get wheels to cover my brakes, which ended up being massive issue trying to find right offset with rim width. colcour was limited, and of limited importance, but painted anyway.

just to keep this thread from dying - seen the thread on SN with the api cosworth 2.1 running a 35r with decent results, altho 10% meth map, obv major effect in initial spool point but great result none the less

[jef]

for me, pretty boring bit,

had to get 18s to cover brakes, but these are growing on me more than i thought they would, and actually liking them now lol

[jef]

cheers bud,

like i said theyve been growing on me

think on silver classic will look good, i hope haha

[jef]

few updates and pics.

the brake kit is compbrake and brand new calipers, but possibly a small issue with them at the moment?

rest just engine bay taking shape - its taking ages but these keep me smiling and remind me why im doing it lol

[jef]

forgot this one

[arch]

Just looking at the last picture. The wedge that you have had welded onto the inlet manifold, is the throttle body angled downwards?

It looks like it in the pic which might well give you an issue once you fit the alternator and fit the belt. It will depend on what size spacers you have used but looks to me like you have an issue when you fit your intercooler feed pipe to the throttle body.

ICV?

[jef]

arch, thats just shots of the engine being trial fitted

all the i/c pipe work will be bespoke - but im not doing the build myself so not sure, it does look slightly angled down i think too - its a build theyve done many times before so i presume they have a technique to overcome the issues.

i remeber talking about the icv, its a v5 manifold which i think has diffenrt wiring than the donor vehicle loom, so i think its being worked on, and just not been completed at that point. Maybe you kknow more? i cant see where it fits on that manifold, how is that version of manifold set up do you know?

but arch maybe you could tell me, the turbo exit on the cold side, looks very close to the wing/bodywork - do rotated setups usually have a sharp bend in I/C pipework at that point, or am i missing something/being a bit daft lol

cheers for any info

[ciaranrb5]

but arch maybe you could tell me, the turbo exit on the cold side, looks very close to the wing/bodywork - do rotated setups usually have a sharp bend in I/C pipework at that point, or am i missing something/being a bit daft lol

cheers for any info

The compressor housing can be rotated to whatever position is required. As you said it's just a mock up of your engine bay when is the car likely to be finished?

[jef]

cheers for that mate, i never knew that

its been a while now, im hoping itll be done in next 2 weeks, just in time for the rubbish weather and salty roads probably lol

[johnnyr6]

The ICV is sticking out the top of the throttle body. The bit with the black plug on it. If your car is a phase 1 you'll need to adapt the wiring obviously, but not a difficult job.

Johnny

Edited October 30, 2011 by JohnnyR6

[arch]

I was thinking about the wiring but as mentioned not difficult to adapt.

The i/c pipework and proximity to the aux belt will be determined by how they mount the alternator and what size alternator is used.

Just slacken the bolts on the compressor housing and rotate it but the fact you do not have a remote power steering reservoir makes the routing of the compressor outlet pipe work a bit more awkward.

In my opinion you would have been better going with a new age power steering pump and reservoir. That way the pipework can route nicely under the inlet manifold. and then run between the manifold leg at the power steering pump. There are other ways of doing it such as over the top of the manifold but going under it gives the shortest route. I had my pipe running under the manifold ceramic coated.

[colin_ross]

Here's how we did mine.

It's also a v5 manifold so has the same iscv set up but has the relocated power steering as Arch mentioned.

Re the iscv - it's been a while since I looked into such things but I don't think a simple rewire is possible due to the way the v5 & 6 use a stepper motor.

[colin_ross]

Just noticed you've actually rotated the manifold and not altered where the TB bolts one. It's certainly simpler but also moves the coil pack from the near side to the off side which will make i/c pipework more of a challenge.

[jef]

thanks for above replies and pics - thats great reference for how my set up may finish, ill post pics of how it ends up in comparison to above

but thanx for above, gives me some idea of whats possibly going to be the outcome.

keep people posted

[jef]

just picking up on playsatan points mate,

yeah i notice my throttle cable is opposite side yours and clearly see the p/s pump blocking potential i/c pipe work,

however these are mock up pics , i will wait and see what the outcome is, they may well be moved to accomodate.

arch wheres your coil/ht lead set up on yours, cant see anything?