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[Nev]

 

whats going on with the ignition barrel cowel? looks like the dogs been at it

If I close my eyes whilst getting in the car it looks fine!!

 

 

That's the spirit!
 

[1cobrav8]

First time out in the car tonight for a while just to give it a quick run round the block. Nice cold night so I thought id see what the 2.9 pulley had to offer. The below is on a quickly tweak base ignition map and no WI as I currently don't have a tank fitted. Loads of Knock again which I'm adamant is just false as the base ignition figures are so low. Tried adding a few degrees to see if it help but it didn't really.

 

Was pretty bumpy and cold so traction was a bit of an issue hence the graph.....

 

[1cobrav8]

So my new engine plans are actually coming together quicker than I thought! The new engine will be a 2.5 ......

Brand new gem 3 block - has already had the std liners machined out and the Westwood liners get fitted tomorrow
Custom JE 90mm pistons with 9:1 compression ratio and uprated piston pins - ordered
Carrillo H-Beam rods - ordered
ARP head studs - ordered
Catcams - here
+1mm ferrea valves - here
Custom 90mm cometic head gasket - ordered
Ati balancer over drive pulley - ordered
OTTP adjustable cam sprockets - ordered
98mm crank - ordered
Internal crank trigger wheel - ordered
Valve springs and ti retainers - ordered
New mains - ordered
New big ends - ordered
Balancer delete kit - ordered
Water pump delete - here

Left to ordered(I think)....

Helix clutch kit
Ttv flywheel
Electric water pump and controller
Brand new Saab b207 engine
Cut valve seats and gas flow head
Balance assembly
Knifeedge crank

[Dan r]

You just can't stop playing can you!

That's going to be mega...


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[1cobrav8]

You just can't stop playing can you!

That's going to be mega...


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I’m afraid not lol. Hopefully this next engine will be my last 🤥🤣

[1cobrav8]

Block has been returned from having the liners fitted and the +1mm valves have also arrived. Carried out come initial prep work on the block but I still have a few more bits to do yet.....






I’m pretty sure you could take these block out to make a 2.6ltr. But let’s see how this one works out first 🤣

[Exmantaa]

 I like the look of those liners in a gen 3 block! Any specific info on these?

[Nev]

What sort of things are you doing to prep the block?

[1cobrav8]

What sort of things are you doing to prep the block?

Mainly deburing all the oem casting marks and deburing the bottom of the cylinders from where it’s been bored. I’ve lapped the head face to ensure it’s owrfectky flat as well

[1cobrav8]

Joe had a great time over Xmas spending my money again!!!!!.....

[rob999]

Reverie’s?

[mbes2]

Reverie’s?

Xmas sale at DFS

[1cobrav8]

Reverie’s?

Yep

[1cobrav8]

Few smaller upgrades going on.....

[1cobrav8]

Got the seats fitted today, could do with ordering a better spaced harness bar to suit these now but apart from that I’m pretty happy!

[sford]

What happened to the old seats? They didn't last long.

[1cobrav8]

What happened to the old seats? They didn't last long.

They got collected today, just couldn’t say no to these for the price and condition. Will also help offset some of the weight I’ve added

[The Batman]

he just wanted to copy me

[1cobrav8]

Been on the dyno today after fitting the new injectors and new base map. After some initial runs at 380/400bhp I was getting knock as expected so I plugged into the newly located knock sensor which is closer to the head and at the cam chain end. Results with mild ignition still speak for them selves. The clam has also been painted now on the inside, I can’t take credit for this as it was done by Luke who works for me. He’s done a great job.....

[Firthy]

Mental I cannot imagine how fast this must be.... 250 feels fast enough to me