jac

Mobil 15/50 for me

Now we're talkin.

Let's get a list of anyone thats up for it and then we'll have something to shoot for.

Jimser, unless it's changing for this year you just pitch up and see what you can do. You fall into whatever category depending on your results. It means you don't need a mega motor to come away with a trophy. It's just for a giggle after all.

Count me in, I'm up for a laugh

The pulleys, belt, and covers all have timing marks on them. Line them up like this

Is this the same as the newage ? As i will be doing mine soon.

Happy New Year

well Jamis if you go past 350bhp you will need a dogbox arrangment or a newage 6 speed box.

if you get the newage 6 speeder you will need the front and rear diff and also the drive shafts too..iirc.

really jac? i was tought in work that iridium ones are better and have a better lifespan too

chrissy

Hi Chrissy

You would prob know better than me, but have a look at this... http://bbs.scoobynet.com/general-technical...html?showfull=1

Jac

Currently got about 350bhp

also Iridium or platinum?

Platinum

My Type-r is around the 300bhp mark would upgrading to the ngk plugs actually make any difference.

If your plugs are due to be changed then yes up grade to NGK PFR 7B

It's more for safety than performance as the 7's are less likely to melt.

What mod's have you got and what power

Standerd plugs are ok for up to 320bhp

NGK PFR 7B for up to 400bhp

NGK racing 8 spark plugs for above 400bhp

Jac

JAC - where does the "chocolate block" mentality come from? You saying all semi-closed Deck Block EJ257's will fail? DON'T THINK SO

There has been plenty of modded UK cars with 2.5's & 20G's put in them and got 380/380 and they are still running fine after 2 years and 35K. I know this as I built 2 such cars! This power level is not an issue on the EJ257, it's only once you get past about 1.5 Bar that you need to look into Forged Pistons, etc

Your money your choice. Listen to all the advice given, seek some more, a little more after that and then decide.

Russell

It's a bit of tongue and cheek Russell All iam trying to say is, if i was going for big power i wouldn't go near a standard 2.5L.

As you say, it's only good for 380/380 ish and max 1.5 bar of boost because of the soft ( chocolate bit ) pistons.

A standard newage 2.0L STI has forged pistons as standard and can run more bhp and boost ( more chocolate )

To get a big bhp 2.5L engine you will have to open it up and fit rods/ pistons and liner it so why not start with CDB.

Jac

yes but that will cost him £1800 for the 2.35 build + £500 for the EJ22 block to start with - if he can find the block in the first place!

2.5 block will cost him £1400 and revs to 7K

Why spend over £900 more on the block alone but have heads that can't use the bulletproof, high-revving potential of the engine?

Choice is your at the end of the day but look at what you have, what your looking for the car to achieve (power, driveability, etc) and then decide.

Russell (2.35 + GT30R owner)

Personally i would rather spend the extra £900 for the reliability... £1400 is cheep for the 2.5 but when you have to

change the chocolate block again it doesn't seem that cheep.

Future proof your build... Do it once do it right

Jac

Ok then so what do i go for 2.5 or 2.0 CDB???As i'm looking at the bigger picture here and will be looking to build this over time,but unsure what block to start off with.

Neither go for the 2.2CDB from a 22B if you can find one or better still the US Legacy Turbo 91 on.

Get it machined and fit a 2.5 crank and you will have a 2.35. good displacement and supper strong.

I was in Ian grieves yesterday and saw the P1 in the showroom it looks nice.

I have also seen Dave's P1 and that is a real minter

Dave your mad to sell such a good untouched example.

my speed sensor is in my right foot,

but mines is a newage so not sure about the classic

mark

pmsl

can anyone tell me were the speed sensor 2 is located on a classic my car through a cell light and it reads this sensor the speedo still works and the trip computer works fin any ideas guys what it could be cheers scoobzie

There will be one on the gearbox and one behind the speedo. I'm not sure where on the gearbox or

how assessable it is. Hopefully someone that knows better can tell us.

Merry Christmas

Jac

Yeah the ultimate rollerskate!!!!

The ultimate hillclinber/sprint car

Merry Christmas

Happy Birthday Noel

unfotunately i dont have the free time on my hands most weekends to do the twisty

stuff seriously john,but maybe some day i'll get myself an exige and come and join in the fun

Exige would be fun

The daddy bits and bobs cant wait to se it all in action

Nice one Steve

That will be one quick car. Have fun

lol considering doing the work myself so dont hold your breath

HA the old rocket pit crew will be kicked back in to action again

More like Jac's 109 ron explosive rocket fuel

performance is frightening

Miles per gallon only for gay people

I bet it won't be long before your on the go go juice too

Top marks for Mr Chapman

That's a few folk i now that have got cars from him and are all

delighted with there cars and his service.

JAC

Scottimax is the best fuel to use

fantastic job everyone