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General => General discussion => Non-Golf gallery => Topic started by: adaptorman on 24 February 2009, 00:11
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hi all i know this is gunna be stress but id thought id share ,as i may need some advise on this buggar,as ive facied a caddy for a while and always liked the mk1 golf caddy shape ,it was only when i went and called in at a local farm and found a mk1 caddy been used with a forlk life for a gate post,,coverd in nice green mold,so after chatting with the farmer i bought it ,as its in a poorly state at mo due to been stood for 7 years ekkk:(,so i eveturly got it home ,with nice brakes burnt out ,and sized wheels ,,
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plenty of holes and rot too,along with holly floors too
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so after a 2hour wash ,i can see potentioal
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and that horried back is going plus the old 1.6 diesal and gearbox is too
so next thing i thought i need a power house ,and thought id do some modifaction to get a nice mk3 vr6 in it ,
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yes i know these dont fit by just bolting in more mods are needed ,
then thought it will make the front end heavy so thought ill buy a complete 2001 mk4 golf 4 motion rear axle for some extra grip
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asi was only going to make it 2wd drive ,i thought id better make it 4wd so bought a nice 02m 6speed gearbox to fit to my 12v vr6 lump
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then sorted a proshaft and some spare drives etc
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then thought these engines are only 174ish bhp ,erm and id had the ecu chipped to 200bhp i still wasnt happy ...so i thought id buy a transfor box and turbo kit etc for my set up
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then fitted my gearbox starter ,part turbo kit and 4wd transfor kit to the engine
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,thought id basicly get all the runing gear sorted saves hunting around at a later stage ,then i hit a small prob ,the rear golf axle is not only too wide but the ecu is called haldex and needs a controller to work ,this part from dealers called haldex ecu is 600..that just for this little box
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and beteen 600 to 850 for a part to control the 50/50/50/100 all time 4wd system,so i thought chuff that ill make my own,after a bit of stress ive sorted the curcit ,stepper,and controller to make it work nice ,for either raceing or daily driveing,,
then dropped on some mk3 coil overs which im hopeing i can use mk1 top mounts,then shortern drives ,a arms quick pic here
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just built the meqa squirt ecu up and cranked the engine and put a map on the ecu so it should run in theory lol,,,
and thats as far as ive got within 2 weeks im affraid but there will be plenty of burning welding filling .modifying to come,,,,
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oh i dint know mk4 r32 drives bolt sraight up in mk3 hubs saved a little job
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and slightly skimmed the inner alloys to dish ,so they nicely miss the rear calipars and rear dampers
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all fits well
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and some alloys ther will have to do with a quick refurb at a later stage
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right guys due to priming the bug etc ,i thought id make a manifold for the caddy vr6 and heres how i did it ,,3hours all done ,im just unsure which way the thottle body is supose to be,,
bit of drawing first
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then a bit of drilling
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bit of grinding
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welded bolts in place
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cut some tube and welded some steel
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end plate for thottle body
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quick grind around
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grind ed it up
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job about done ,just a couple of pipes and thottle hanger
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i hope theres enoegh pics for u ...:thumbs_up
unsure how close it will be to the front ,as i just gessed,,,
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Awesome :) watching this one :laugh:
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right this afternoon i had to go and see if it would fit bolt up and weld servo and fuel reg pipes on fit and looks ok for a first attempt
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evern pipes fit o too
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then thought we might as well that manifold will be hot so make a quick cover for it ,a bit of bling or somert like that
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fits ok ,
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be nice when im ready to mod the turbo too,,,may look a bit more like a engine lol
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little update not too mutch as im still filling the bug ,but i had a few hours spares so i noticed this pipe and im sure this is why i had a water problem ,
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anyway i went and bought a r32 golf thermostat houseing so i cann select 5th and 6 gear due to the std vr6 themostat was in the way
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these are the too houseings
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then made some bolts
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nice fit in the r32 houseing
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notice the std vr6 and the r32 tube lengths
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so houseing pipeing fitted and std vr6 sensors fit in the houseing too
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decided i dinr want power steering so removed all that along with the aircon bracket ,so i can add somert at a later stadge to the engine
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belt pulleys sorted
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decided to use differnert type of ht leads
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and polished rocker as well tidys things a little
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its bloody strip down again ,stress,mind im glad it wasnt all fitted and this happernd on a test run..
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problem a little end on one piston and i need some more piston skimming too,,for more boost.and timing chain guid smashed
so made the flywheel fixed ,to make sure it will hold bhp
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started building engine engine back up 2day ,as i thought chuff the head spacers ,get the lathe out and skim em lol
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more engine build ,,,carnt wait to start the dam caddy lol
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therd some bolts and bit of welding for the flange
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Awesome :) watching this one :laugh:
lot more to follow hang on lol
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bit more modifying done this after
had to make a head spacer needed the compression lower ,,
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then its start chopping the rear axle to size
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rewelded it up in place
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then got a bit ampage on the go ,,i dont want these snapping off
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axle shorternd
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next antiroll bar needs shorterning so instead of choping welding ,i decided to heat and bend it
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sorted
double checked measurement
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just a mock up with the caddy tailgate ,and it should fit,,
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made a return pipe ,had to weld it in 5 places to get it right
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homemade headspacer ,chuff buying when u can make one
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so carried on with may home head spacer lol
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once the runing gear is sorted ,its caddy modifying time
hi all not to mutch happerning at the mo ,,,but ive a little update ,a small change in plans lol ,im not going to use a old mk3 vr6 turbo ,that ill go on ebay ,ive decided to try attempt fit a later mk4 4motion 24valve engine and turbo that instead ,so started again as im more happy with this idea so heres what i bought,as i couldnt leave it right bargin..
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head off all valves re seated and skimmed
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ill be makeing another turbo manifold,inlet manifold,etc
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starterd on the manifold 2night had to do somert
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think it may work..
injectors arrived 2day
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erm lots of fuel useage lol
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thats the manifold turbo about sorted,
next time to start and make another dam inlet manifold,,,lol
once thats something like useable i want to get the buggar runing on the floor make sure we have boost lmao
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COUPLE OF MODS THIS AFTER sorted oil feed and couple up,remove old cam sensors ,ill not need them made a plate ,
fitted coil pack
next i need to get the ecu sorted and wireing
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IM CHUFFED HOW TURBO IS SAT ,NOT TOO HIGH so bonnet should shut in theroy lol
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modifyed some nice decent size cc injectors ,
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intake manifold to make next ...
and a few tuning bits arrived too,,
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also added lunch control for tracks and a stand alone rev counter
bit of work started on the caddy this after rip the rear hood off ,ripped the oil 1.6 oil burner and box out exahust off ,gearlinkage out
pedal box out,found a few more rottern parts eg rear floor,rear roof,bits on inner wings ,
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few mock up pics of were ill roughly fit it
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as u can see fitting this isnt going to be hard at all ,
bit of cutting choping here and there and that bit ill be mounted ,
then ill mod the power steering as well,
rip the tunnel out ,fit another ,algine prop ,and adapt tthe rear axle ,,
everthing ive thought off so far isnt no were near as bad as first thought,
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bit more done on the mk4 turbo lump too,,,
oil return sorted and a start on the inlet manifold this afternoon
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home made oil pipe,every little bit comes in
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removed sumps as the early steel one fits and is cheeper to replace if i hit a hump lol
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engine comeing along nicely now ,,,
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soon be ,,caddy moding time ...carnt wait ,,,lol like a kid in a sweet shop
had a spare hour 2day so modifyed the from wheels,suspension, couldnt see point of useing mk4 subframe after some further thing,wishbones,to fit 5stud ,not my ideal choice of alloy but they will have to do at mo , ,least the big discs should stop a little better then the std 4stud jobys
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sorted another homemade mody ,fit central and pimped lmao
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trail fit the engine 2day ,as i reckon it will fit fine ,evern with the 6speed as i thought i was going to butcher the inner wings out ,,some things will be a bit tight but i aint going to worry about them ,,my home made turbo fitsand has lots of room ,still ill have re locat the extrenal wastegate
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ITS DEFO SLAMMED THE FRONT NOW LOL
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bit more this after
steering rack off
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more tinkering to get prop in
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bit of driveshaft shorting
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just made a start on the short runner
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bit of bending here and there ,and it will fit ,
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i reckon ill get a radiator and fan thown in there
may have to find another place for the intercooler
few more bits done and started 2day
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welded pipes on short runner
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,i need to angle it more ,ill sort this no probs
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trail fit of the propshaft
those garden bricks come handy lol
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riped the old rear axle off, and oh dear dam std golf is short as well ,what a suprize
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then thought ill trail fit the rear 4motion axle ,and yes,,more stress ,i shorted it too mutch ,as i only tuck a outside measurement of the tyres ,forgot about the thickness ,,lol
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as u see from the rear wheel,looks ok thow ,so recut and welded a bit more on ,
seems better
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looks more like a skatbord then a caddy lol
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just riped carpets out ,to fit the clutch pedal
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looking as well as the propshaft will be up in the tunnel ,may have to partly mount the gear selector on the top
just a quick homemade engine mount be ok with some weld and strenghers on it , so i can slighty higher the prop for a few more mm to rise the sump lol
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havent got mutch time at mo guys sorry
decided to beef it up a little more
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well that ill do for that engine mount mount lol
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next 6spd linkage needs to be started as
i mounted the propshaft right up in the tunnel
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so remote will be welded best i can ,and i chop the cables to shortern them later,trail fit
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just started on mounting the rear diff and axle
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prop too short lol so ill soon sort that little joby out,,
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not mutch to add untill i sort some steel 2moz ,,
started to weld nuts in for rear mounts and decided i wont it lower ,stress lol ,ill re sort this 2moz
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only had a a bit of time as it were getting dark so made a quick restart on the short runner ,had to angle the box for the air flow ,which one day may be runing
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and found a stronger coilpack pack for better spark gaps 40,ooo ,instead of my 10,ooo one ,rough idea of how it will be wired lol
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quick zip around for intake holes
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propshaft in
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bit of welding just mount the axle
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thought best beef the front up more ,we dont wont it dropping off now do we lol
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bolted up
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ive made this basic frame ,so i can move the rear axle in place were i need to weld ,so it will be sat approx 2.5 backwards shown in pic ,,then ill cut the prop to exstend it ,due to it been to short ,and be sorted afterwards
diff just about bolted up
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had to cut the track arms and a trail fit to get the rear wheel straight
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then trail fit the wheel as u can see its not central this is because the propshaft too too short at the mo ,
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then u can see the main rear hub mount is hitting the inner sill ,a bit of chopping welding here and there ill sort that
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got a dam grinding lump in eye this after lol so that knackerd progress up 2day
but managed to weld the rear track control arms up and fit them
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so might as well fit the clutch pedal assemby 2moz
right thats the tempory fit of the axle to keep it held in place while i algine a few more bits
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started on the rear arm mounting this after
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ive a few more strenghing bits in side the mount to add before i start welding,,,
more welding up this after
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then started on the spring mount
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then stress happernd ,due to wear i amounted the rear subframe i carnt lower the dam wheel enoegh ,grr ,ill have to do some chopping 2moz make the buggar a bit lower
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bit more modifying 2day,,
made a rear damper mount ,,,
and saved on buying new dampers just just the oringle mk4 ones at a similar angle
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lets say that buggars isnt moveing any were soon
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damper angle ,gas dampers so should work well,,
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slightly got the wheel down a fraction ,as i had to allow for cv movement as well as spring and arm movement,,
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and fitted a mk4 passat hydrolic pedal for the clutch to work
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and ive decied evern thow ive made the rear arms im going to use smaller box ,so then ill have a little more clearance between the spring and arm and also the rear subframe,,
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how cold wa it this after ,,thought chuff it lol
managed to do a bit more on the rear bad pic but its a inch lower lol ,but im now thinking wheather to thow some 18s on it ,,what do u think..
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ill have to fit the head spacer/gasket and some nice copper sealer too
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add to sort the ecu as the buggar needed 3 spark outputs and nice lauch control lol
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only had a hour free,this isnt the best of pic ,but it the inner side off the pedle as this bit of weld usely breaks from factory ,so beefed it up ,,saves having to buy a new slave at 120/vat lol
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then quickly drillede and bolted in place
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hit a small prob on the bulk head ,,nothing major ,so nipped a bit out ,as i wanted the hydrolic pipe in the rail,,
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job done ill sort a fluid bottle later ...
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just warmed the bendy steel pipe ,and bent it straight,,,you can just see
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thats what i call spot on ,,,,so lets see how true my idea with angle iron
too short videos,,
first the angle test
View My Video (http://"http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=21liez8&s=4")
then on the car
View My Video (http://"http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=119nk40&s=4")
next thought due to getting a nice shock of the welder lol
thought ,
chuff the welding due it raining all day
so thought ill sort the clyinder head out
rocker removed
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head removed and cleaned etc
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checked all bores etc and cleaned plus decoked pistons ,
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some nice copper spray to seal everything on the block
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then split the std 3 layer gasket use the down part first
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then another coat of spray and fit the head spacer to lower compression
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another quick coat of spray fit the top part of the gasket as the middles not used and bingo job done ,
and did a final check of the timing as i dont want valve nicely wacking pistons etc lol
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final pic of the head spacer ,somert else out of the way lol
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started on other side 2day
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INNER REAR WHEEL ARCH ALL WELDED UP
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THATS THE MOUNT SORTED lol
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well thats others side mounted lol
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another rear damper mount made and welded in place
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and its finaly sat on its own 4 wheels ,with indepent suspention,,
little dark but u can roughly see
(http://i33.tinypic.com/29w1qhe.jpg)
next step ill make a few rear axle stengthing bars ,and start on some bodywork welding lol ,,,it would have easyer finding a tidyer caddy ,but have to say it will be solid when i get these bits sorted
a little more done this after hopeing to have a full day it 2moz,,,
just the anti rool bar to sort and a driveshaft and thats the rear axle fitted done for the time been ..
added a few bars and welded a few things up
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added a couple of strengthers
(http://i34.tinypic.com/6s9xf7.jpg)
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and thought ive just time to sort that rear rottern arch out ,
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will look spot on once ground up and painted,,
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also im a little un happy ,as i can gain a good 2inch lower now ,but because of the strengh of the mk4 rear springs ive fitted it wont sit as low as it should ,,,so its either thow some lowering springs on and adapt these buggers to the rear ,,nice air shockers lol ,adjustable ride right then,
(http://i38.tinypic.com/i6mbsn.jpg)
nothing done 2day due to wheather so ive gone for more airflow so went and got this baby ,,,first my old one showing on the left and new one on the right
(http://i34.tinypic.com/1o6u1l.jpg)
a nice holset hx40w with 4inch in and 4inch out lol ,,,,,
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yes its big ,may take a bit of fitting thow lol ,,,
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so a trail fit is needed....these buggars will thow out 44psi ,,my aim is anything or 15psi to 25psi which is 500bhp on these engines
(http://i34.tinypic.com/htwfpg.jpg)
i reckon i can make somert for it to work lol
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finished the drive shafts of 2day ,,,
(http://i33.tinypic.com/351y8pi.jpg)/that them done and fitted
and started on makeing a pulse manifold to help spool my big turbo up ,
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right made a hour free night so made a collector ,,and let me tell ya ,trying make 6 outlets into a t3 flange ...stressfull lol as usely t3 are made for 4 outlets,but i like to prove they can be fitted lol
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bingo thats that bit sorted ,and i have to use a 44mm wastegat too as u can see the larger pipe
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just the other half to make now
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its close lol but clears
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there will be more to aome at some point lol
so this will have to do
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again geuss work ,but it fits a treat
i may just shortern the row of straight pipes down a inch ,,
(http://i38.tinypic.com/25i3bpe.jpg)
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then trail fit on the caddy
(http://i38.tinypic.com/258yq00.jpg)
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not bad for a first attempt lol
missed too pics lol
as u can see not too mutch room left
(http://i37.tinypic.com/30uempc.jpg)
and a nice 4inch outlet
(http://i37.tinypic.com/10eepop.jpg)
sleeper affect ,,well trying at the mo lol
right decided to shortern it a inch for rear clearance so i can add the external wastegate
(http://i38.tinypic.com/sdiqkp.jpg)
then welded it up
(http://i36.tinypic.com/2n8cwg3.jpg)
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its a bit close now lol
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im a littleworried as the hot side is close the rocker cover ,but ,its not too inportant at mo
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turbos a little close but missed with the bonet shut..
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oil feed fitted,need to sort return ,which will be fun
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going to fit the extanalwastegate pipe just enoegh roomi reckon
(http://i36.tinypic.com/2n8cwg3.jpg)
fitted driveshafts
(http://i34.tinypic.com/149umis.jpg)
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small update,,external wastegate fitted
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and a few more updates 2day
thats the manifold sorted at last
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then made a oil return have to say what a little twit that was lol,due to havein to make it fit thew the bendy pipes
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then thought might as well sort the steering rack ,and make some brackets
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shes close but clears nicely ,and has a good 10mm underneath
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thats the rack nearly sorted just have to make another bracket and trim the inner wing holes more a little more movement ,
right we have some seats and harniss ,to nicely hold me in place lol
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2yv5cmb.jpg)
thought might as well fit antiator and trail fit a few engine bits,bingo things seem to fit too
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and thats 2days progress ended ,may have a few more after ive sorted a few other things out ,,,
small update
just added a small suport for the engine as the old one looked untidy so made another
(http://i35.tinypic.com/igghus.jpg)
and added a homemade suport to save engine rock
(http://i37.tinypic.com/16hz01.jpg)
and decided to make more clearance for the steering rack in the end lol
(http://i38.tinypic.com/f4pwfd.jpg)
haveing a tad of stress with steeering at mo ,lol,i will sort it ,
due to useing mk3 vr6 hubs and moveing the steering rack ,things arnt quite right yet ,but,,,,i will sort it ,,ill not be beatrn with it ,,lol
so had to fit more coilover springs ,
(http://i37.tinypic.com/33xd18g.jpg)
and a few more bits of welding to be sorted lol
right need advise on what radiator you guys use on a mk4 24 engine for cooling,as i could sqeeze the 4motion one in with lots of cross member chopping so thought id ask first
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sorted the clutch piping and slave too
(http://i38.tinypic.com/f2uxy.jpg)
small updates,thermostat houseing fitted,as this had to be changed ,as the std one wouldnt let me select 5th/6th gear
(http://i38.tinypic.com/2572hiw.jpg)
the a quick repair on the rear quarter pannel
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couple more this after
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removed and replaced bolts ,a buggar to nip up
(http://i37.tinypic.com/11lt105.jpg)
fitted some wireing started etc
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just coverd a few bits in primer to save rust
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more welding bits lol
be sound with a tad of filler to re shape the arch
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2romago.jpg)
seem welded rear box section ,,
(http://i36.tinypic.com/117wzzt.jpg)
inner sills sorted
(http://i34.tinypic.com/zu2gbs.jpg)
engine mounts sorted
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bit of spray to save rust coming thew
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ill sort the wireing loom out 2night in the house its a little warmer lol
just started on the wireing as i thought be better striping the lot ,then wire it were i need it to go ,on the lump ,bought a few extra bits/bobs of wireing/beeding/box of earth clips etc ,
(http://i35.tinypic.com/29z7qlw.jpg)
just a quicky ,removed the old leaf spring hangers and boxed it up ,also adds a little more strengh ..
(http://i34.tinypic.com/241sg7p.jpg)
decied 2day as i want power steering on my caddy and due to moveing/riseing the steering rack ,as the propshaft was in the way ,,thought chuff ill rip the old vw steering coloum out and fit a electric power steering with varible steering ,,,bit of modifying should work a treat ,,as lots of vauxhall fit vw,,
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2pt8ilc.jpg)
first ripped the old coloum out and under tray so u can see the old bolt holes
(http://i37.tinypic.com/fxb3bn.jpg)
then made some quick brackets so i can mount in the same oringle bolts holes saves chopping the dash frame to bits
(http://i33.tinypic.com/30bocpz.jpg)
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roughly how that bit looks
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2z5845h.jpg)
then as mine was and adjustable coloum had to weld a coloum in place so i can use the mk1 cowling and switchers
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2mxh2mc.jpg)
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then bolted the lot up in place
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2iazjme.jpg)
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everything fits nicely ,
(http://i38.tinypic.com/5v7hfm.jpg)
regards the u joint i split them and simply changed the ends so they clamp up nicely from the rack to the coloum ,and the steering wheel ,i cut it off ,put both parts on the lathe and stick welded it and drilled and peged it ,,,
only thing the under tray i had to nip a bit out for it to fit ,,,
(http://i36.tinypic.com/2v0y9nt.jpg)
thats the steering sorted ,,
just made a small start on the engine loom today ,sorted all the wires out and which pins are needed,sorted the injector plugs to fit nicely and wired the wasted spark idea up
(http://i38.tinypic.com/15evgj5.jpg)
and marked all the rest up too ,#
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2ebr29i.jpg)
i want to try to wire the engine up to get it runing for christmass
a few parts arrived .ie antiroll bar ,std single grill ,and as I were wireing things up ill have to finish the short runner,and build the turbo up to get the wiring lenghs in the right place ,so we should have a few updates soon,
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a couple of updates managed to get a thottle body
(http://i39.tinypic.com/29m8ty0.jpg)
then started on the shorter runer intake
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small update had to modify the thottle body a bit as it was hitting the bonnet lol
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bolted short runner up and checked revs ,,have to say works a treat
(http://i39.tinypic.com/r1lx69.jpg)
nicely missis the alti too ,,
(http://i39.tinypic.com/nzoq5d.jpg)
started on some engine wireing ,loom is coupled up ,not tidy as i want to make sure its wired right ,when i set the ecu up
(http://i42.tinypic.com/314pf1d.jpg)
so engines in wireing will be trail sorted, oils in ,steerings sorted ,just need to get some pressure in the feul rail and see what haperns had it cranking over too ,and it have decent oil presure due to it shooting out of the pipe for the turbo feed,,,:D
couple more but was getting a bit dark .just shows things built up at mo ,,
(http://i41.tinypic.com/34t8uit.jpg)
ill add wideband for the start up and check a few other bits ,and see if i can get a spark/feul and injectors thowing some fuel in the engine,,
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small update due to been bisy with other things ,
as i was going to use the v6 vectra coil pack which would have donre the job ,but soon as my boost comes in it would blow the spark out ,so yet again ,had to modify a coilpack with a better ohm output ,then i found the buggar is a lot wider bigger then the other had to make another adaptorplate for it to mount ,so here it is
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looks like it was meant to be there ,lol,
just got to pick some ht ends up ,and thats the engine wireing coupled up ,ready for the feul and tank next ,,,somert else ill have to make thing is its were to put it,,think ill have to make one under neath so more steel is needed lol
i just have a go ,,,ought fits if needed lol, gunna attempt a start up once ive plumed a temory feul pump up
little update before i attrempt to get it runing ....
coilpack modifyed
(http://i41.tinypic.com/o7921i.jpg)
its getting a bit tight in there
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and may get the header and washer bottle in too ,with a little mod
when the exhaust manifold and downpipe are heat wrapped to save melting things,
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2pqq34i.jpg)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2zfiec7.jpg)
seems to be coming together if nothing else lol
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heres a trail engine start with no map sensor,pipe fitted/guessed required fuel settings/no wideband band/loose intake manifold/gussed low inpedance injector settings/runing on redeyes msq
View My Video
View My Video
ive found my horried ecu fault
the problem they have blown accros heres a pic ,thing is why has this happernd,
and if i resolder it may either cause more damage or blow again
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if in doubt get a old ecu add some bits and re wire ,were back on 6 lol
and a crapy vid dont laugh at my exhaust
http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=epog9x&s=5
theres loads tbh ,but i just want something i can understand ,,as some can be a night mare to setup and tune ,,
ive bin a bit bisy over chrimbo ,but not with the caddy ,with a garge not mutch ,but at least ill have some were to work on it ,whats a bit warmer i reckon ,and just made my own electric door too lmao ,heres a vide ,evern works of the remote control ,,
View My Video
not mutch to add ,but as i had a hour free thought id re make a inlet flange ,with some nice 12mm steel ,ill make sure this seales ,unlike the other flimy flange
(http://i40.tinypic.com/efjh5i.jpg)
sorted the other flange ,next job start on the down pipe
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2igy815.jpg)
then get a hole thew the rain tray
(http://i40.tinypic.com/n48cag.jpg)
rough idea how it will fit
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found this so it will have to do
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i thought that ,but would have needing chopping ,so thought chuff i cut that one above ,made a 76mm baff mesh made too rings and added sound deading and welded it up done done ,as chuffing companys are simplely rips offs
(http://i44.tinypic.com/rvhysh.jpg)
small update started on the downpipe
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2ykynhf.jpg)
then made the angles needed
(http://i43.tinypic.com/685w9l.jpg)
checked to make sure it will clear the inner wing
(http://i44.tinypic.com/1ex4cn.jpg)
then added the side pipe ,ok for a first attempt lol
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2w5kj6o.jpg)
some nice heat wrap on the go and aheat sheild made and poped on ,that will be another job done
bit of an update and also a bit more stress lol
as i had a wheel alginment and track issuise from trying to use vr6 hubs on to a mk1 to run 5 x 100 as i also really need the biggar cv joints ,
so i tryed to reeem the hubs out to fit the mk3 bearings and poped the 5 stud hubs in,as u can see the bigger mk4 driveshafts
(http://i40.tinypic.com/155quq0.jpg)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2duvva1.jpg)
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then fitted the pollybushed std mk1 arms
(http://i42.tinypic.com/v7tki8.jpg)
then realised that im still knackerd lol ,as now i carnt make any calipar adaptors as the bolt hole thinkness are the same width and depth ,,blooody hell if its not one thing its another ,as i dont want to fit the 288 vr6 discs etc as they arnt great stopping power at fast slow down speeds after a few runs ,,
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after a bit of lathe work and adapting a plate i had to do them this way so i could get the full use of the pads on the discs ,then tapped bearing out ,and beefed the hub up ,refit the bearing and hub and drilled thew and bolted the lot togther ,should be a lot stronger and do the joby
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this is how they sit ,
(http://i42.tinypic.com/21jobyv.jpg)
finaly got the modifyed mk1 hubs fitted along with new steering arms
(http://i43.tinypic.com/24xi1jb.jpg)
but ive a problem dose any one have a pic of the hub hole brack of a mk1 coilover showing the bracket and the bottom part ,as im sure these are wrong as i got a set from swiller but there were modifyed from a mk3 golf as well
some better german top mounts
(http://i44.tinypic.com/rtozo8.jpg)
bit of welded to be sorted and the pedal bit
(http://i42.tinypic.com/a0ju4m.jpg)
could get a 6speed so a 5 ill do lol
(http://i41.tinypic.com/rbwks0.jpg)
got a cheep single wiper ,but is this right as its not really centre if u get my drift ,next thing the mk1 wiper dosent fit ,so im assumeing ill need a mk2 one ,any idea were i get get one from
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just going to make a start on the wing to fit for the exhaust this week too ,,
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2mgtf05.jpg)
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u can see theres plenty of room in the inner wing and room to rebolt the wing back roughly in place
(http://i39.tinypic.com/fqtn4.jpg)
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well thought best get the wing sorted and get the exhaust fitting better so here goes
(http://i40.tinypic.com/1znvsrt.jpg)
thats with the exhaust in place
then as u can plenty of room in the ,may have been able to squeeze a 4 in in there lol ,nice when heatwraped as air under the arch and driveing will keep it ok too
(http://i41.tinypic.com/14jn6ud.jpg)
quick strap to save any wing movement ,ive also added one on the underneath and made a bent spanner to get the 10mm nuts behind the pipe (that was fun lol)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/k36r6c.jpg)
cut a lump out of the wing ,saves a job as it was rottern at the bottom too
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2h6ap8w.jpg)
then made a exhaust clamp ,
(http://i44.tinypic.com/143qjkp.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2qthnr8.jpg)
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just got to add a hefty mount ,not a long job to sort ,
then add a heat guard and exhaust wrap and job done ,,,hope it sounds ok ,ps wing algined back up pritty good i think
(http://i40.tinypic.com/359ws5v.jpg)
well thought best get the wing sorted and get the exhaust fitting better so here goes
(http://i40.tinypic.com/1znvsrt.jpg)
thats with the exhaust in place
then as u can plenty of room in the ,may have been able to squeeze a 4 in in there lol ,nice when heatwraped as air under the arch and driveing will keep it ok too
(http://i41.tinypic.com/14jn6ud.jpg)
quick strap to save any wing movement ,ive also added one on the underneath and made a bent spanner to get the 10mm nuts behind the pipe (that was fun lol)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/k36r6c.jpg)
cut a lump out of the wing ,saves a job as it was rottern at the bottom too
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2h6ap8w.jpg)
then made a exhaust clamp ,
(http://i44.tinypic.com/143qjkp.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2qthnr8.jpg)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2sbmjck.jpg)
just got to add a hefty mount ,not a long job to sort ,
then add a heat guard and exhaust wrap and job done ,,,hope it sounds ok ,ps wing algined back up pritty good i think
(http://i40.tinypic.com/359ws5v.jpg)
therd updated tuck 3months so far ,all this for a bit of summer fun before it ,gets cut up for another home made project for next year
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That's a proper project :) wondered what you were going to do with the exhaust the tunnel is a bit full lol You planning on taking it to any shows? would like to see it tram down the strip at Santa Pod :laugh:
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That's a proper project :) wondered what you were going to do with the exhaust the tunnel is a bit full lol You planning on taking it to any shows? would like to see it tram down the strip at Santa Pod :laugh:
cheer pal its just an idea for a tad of fun ,realy as it will never get on the queen highways ,,only want it for a bit of fun for the track ,,as i usely build somert each year for the fun of it ,,
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Awesome, fair play to you.
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Amazing, You have some serious skills
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That's a proper project :) wondered what you were going to do with the exhaust the tunnel is a bit full lol You planning on taking it to any shows? would like to see it tram down the strip at Santa Pod :laugh:
cheer pal its just an idea for a tad of fun ,realy as it will never get on the queen highways ,,only want it for a bit of fun for the track ,,as i usely build somert each year for the fun of it ,,
wish i could just build a vr6 turbo each year for a bit of fun :laugh:
Quality stuff dude.
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That's a proper project :) wondered what you were going to do with the exhaust the tunnel is a bit full lol You planning on taking it to any shows? would like to see it tram down the strip at Santa Pod :laugh:
cheer pal its just an idea for a tad of fun ,realy as it will never get on the queen highways ,,only want it for a bit of fun for the track ,,as i usely build somert each year for the fun of it ,,
wish i could just build a vr6 turbo each year for a bit of fun :laugh:
Quality stuff dude.
I know, I'm struggling with a 20vt conversion!!
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this is just home bit of fun stuff ,nought chuffing hard about it ,,ive also been doing a complete mk3 vr6 conversion into a mk4 polo 6n ,lmao ,,,which just about ready for fireing up ,,,
just had time to make the exhaust nice and Secure
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2h6yt8p.jpg)
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2vlp6w5.jpg)
i think we makeing some head way ,,next will be the gearbox mount ,,(i nearly forgot lol
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and sorted gears all work nicely (all 6 and reverse )
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That's a proper project :) wondered what you were going to do with the exhaust the tunnel is a bit full lol You planning on taking it to any shows? would like to see it tram down the strip at Santa Pod :laugh:
cheer pal its just an idea for a tad of fun ,realy as it will never get on the queen highways ,,only want it for a bit of fun for the track ,,as i usely build somert each year for the fun of it ,,
wish i could just build a vr6 turbo each year for a bit of fun :laugh:
Quality stuff dude.
I know, I'm struggling with a 20vt conversion!!
same, and im just trying to source parts!
again nice work bud :afro: serious skills and a lot of patience!!!!
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wow!! id love to do something like this but just havn't got the room :sad:
well done keep the updates comin :cool:
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some real nice work on this caddy, loving the exhausts too :wink:
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you nutter! this is a wicked project, makes me wish i had welding skills!
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nice relays guys ,makes a project worth carrying on with ,,,,evern in the snow rain etc,,,only had a hour free 2day ,so just made a start on the gearbox mount ,, bit fiddley but found a way around it ,useing the oringal place of the mk1 mounting bolt holes,
(http://i40.tinypic.com/1z4bjom.jpg)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/1058v87.jpg)
roughly how the standard mount modifyed to it ,,(ill also be adding a bit more metal to mount ,,which ill sort 2moz,,,
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2h5u3jq.jpg)
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crazy skills! amazing! :cool:
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crazy skills! amazing! :cool:
really .......................just a bit of fun. to me ,,,,, :rolleyes:
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crazy skills! amazing! :cool:
really .......................just a bit of fun. to me ,,,,, :rolleyes:
cutting, welding, patience, ideas, not mention knowlegde ................
...... skills :cool:
see all this time you didnt think that you were awesome...... :tongue:
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crazy skills! amazing! :cool:
really .......................just a bit of fun. to me ,,,,, :rolleyes:
cutting, welding, patience, ideas, not mention knowlegde ................
...... skills :cool:
i think its normal to cut chop and weld a few lumps of steel togther ,,,,,,,,,well it will come togther at some point i reckon,just get the old burner out that soon trims emm down to size ,,lol , at the moment im just trying
to beef up best i can ,and not worry about adding weight ,,as id sooner hve something beefy and not flimsy ,,,
see all this time you didnt think that you were awesome...... :tongue:
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This threads wicked, nice one dude
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This threads wicked, nice one dude
in that case here more homemade stuff lol
had to change the mount it wouldnt fit lol
(http://i43.tinypic.com/15qog3p.jpg)
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sorted
then the dam bolts sheared off so time to tap a bigger one in there
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then ,its tight but it fits lol
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2wps591.jpg)
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carnt see that shifting anyway soon
decided to make a wiper arm ,,works fine too
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What a cracking project fella, the work your carrying out is exceptional and its been a joy to read all about it.
i take it you do this sort of thing for a living?
keep up the good work and i look forward to the up-dates!!
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What a cracking project fella, the work your carrying out is exceptional and its been a joy to read all about it.
i take it you do this sort of thing for a living?
keep up the good work and i look forward to the up-dates!!
hi pal ,no i dont lol ,,,just thought id have a go really and try thow somert to together and see what happerns ,and conpairing what tuning parts cost ,ive buggar all sat in this at mo,,unsure if anyone else has one ,in the u.k ,,,,
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This is amazing!! Hats off to you...very impressive!
Will be watching this thread for updates :D
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This is amazing!! Hats off to you...very impressive!
Will be watching this thread for updates :D
glad you and forium like the idea sorry its only homemade ,,as i dont have the budget for custom parts...
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That is awesome Mate !! :smiley:
I cannot wait to see this running. To me, that is incredible work.
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That is awesome Mate !! :smiley:
I cannot wait to see this running. To me, that is incredible work.
thanks andy ,well hopeing may get anothe crafty video of the side pipe noise too ,if the wheather holds ,,
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:grin:small update ,,i had a problem with the engine which tuck most of the dam day to solove as my injectors stuck open ,after a changing some wireing and settings on the standalone ecu ,i got the chuff to idiol and rev ,at last ,still in the early stages but its all progress i reckon ,,videos a bit dark and horried alti belt makeing a noise but u can hear the buggar lol
http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=30vd81z&s=5 its runs lol
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you nutter!
awesome stuff :cool:
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you nutter!
awesome stuff :cool:
:grin:wait till it has brakes and intercooler kit and rad is fitted i can see me ,towing it to a old airfield ,,to see what happerns lmao....
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Top stuff !!! :grin: :laugh:
bet you can't wait to wring it's neck :laugh: :laugh:
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Just to echo everyone elses words this is a fantastic project, and to have these kind of skills and not to do this for a living is :shocked: :shocked: i mean i can weld etc but my work is nothing compared to yours so hats off to you! what plans do you have for the bodywork? paint etc? obviously finances permitted get it tricked out and get it to some shows!
keep up the good work mate!
Dan
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cheers guys always nice a have a few god comments makes a project carrying on with ,,, :smiley:wheathers stoped things at mo ,,, so been on evil bay and orderd a few parts ,,,,when they arrive maybe another story lol
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had a few hours spare so decided to get some bits sorted
first bit of inner wing welding
(http://i40.tinypic.com/29qlft5.jpg)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2iw4ta9.jpg)
then had to make a differnert bottom inner sill ,due to my exhaust has to run under it
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2s9vtiq.jpg)
then added some heat wrap to keep the heat temps down a bit
had to order some more ,,,too ,as it soon runs out lol
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2nknqtw.jpg)
then added some front brake flexis and made some new copper brake pipes
(http://i44.tinypic.com/k8001.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/n50nsh.jpg)
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then just had time to make a new door bottom and repair door
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(http://i42.tinypic.com/dysl89.jpg)
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thought id rip the other side out and bob a plate in
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and thow some brake pipes in
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(http://i40.tinypic.com/2s1p0yp.jpg)
and as im awaiting a few parts ,i decieded to solider a few joints
(http://i44.tinypic.com/hrijj7.jpg)
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done the downpipe
(http://i41.tinypic.com/5o9ppx.jpg)
and started on abit of wireing
(http://i42.tinypic.com/15wjay8.jpg)
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Keep it coming buddy!!!
This is one I have to show everone when they come round to the house :grin:
I'm hooked :grin: :grin:
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WOW! Just read this from page 1. Totally amazing, hugh respect to you. Awesome project!
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nice one guys ,,,hopeing for a bit more ,,this week,,,things seem to be shapeing up a bit ,,i think,,, lol be beter when i get the chance to hit the gas on aold airfield ,,and let the fun begin ,lol,,ps ill have to addvideo too when the time comes ,,
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on a serious note, you could do some serious damage with that kind of skill, you need to be looking into opening a shop or something mate, it just seems to be so natural to you.
this is the best project i have seen on here since i joined. simple.
i was going to say good luck..........but you just dont need it!
:smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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whereabouts are you based, would love to see this when it is finished :)
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on a serious note, you could do some serious damage with that kind of skill, you need to be looking into opening a shop or something mate, it just seems to be so natural to you.
this is the best project i have seen on here since i joined. simple.
i was going to say good luck..........but you just dont need it!
:smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
well thanks for your reply ,, ive a few more ive done ,,if uve a few hours to kill ,reason ive not had a lot of time on the caddy as ive ,had to squeeze in a mk4 polo which was a 1.4 8v , and i converted the complete engine and gearbox (which i rebuilt from a bare block) made all the engine mounts ,,full wireing,driveshafts,remote cables, dash wireing, ,tuck me 2months to do the lot ,,,,subframe ,heres a link if u fancy a read ,,
and ive also done another one off a explof 850t5 turbo 5clyinder into the rear of a volkswagen beetle ,,thats acrazy beast ,,
http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179412
best thing ,started and and sound spot on ,,,,
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whereabouts are you based, would love to see this when it is finished :)
hi pal .always nice to be asked ,im located approx 5mile of donccaster ,south yorkshire ,so im hopeing i can crack on abit now ,if the good old english wheather holds out ,lol
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i was searching for a thread for advice on drilling alloys and found this instead and have just read the whole thing,
you seem to be something of a legend based on your pictures and knowledge/welding skillz, i hope you make yourself some serious £££££
and continue to salvage dubz :cool:
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i was searching for a thread for advice on drilling alloys and found this instead and have just read the whole thing,
you seem to be something of a legend based on your pictures and knowledge/welding skillz, i hope you make yourself some serious £££££
and continue to salvage dubz :cool:
ps ve done a few drilling of alloys ,provideing the hole pattern isnt too far out ,i used a maga drill (magnitic type) and used jiggle bolts /, this is just a homemidea nothing whitch as far as i know will be solded as its just for a bit of track fun ,then will be cut up like the rest i do ,as i usely try find a bit of time to do one ayear just for the fun factor ,,,and just thought ,might as well thow a set up in a caddy ands have a bit of fun ,,
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thought id better start on the floor welding 2day as it was more rottern then expected all the way under ,including the wishbone mount
(http://i43.tinypic.com/ouo9vl.jpg)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/24ln0ae.jpg)
didnt have any the same shape so flat plate will have to do ,mind it is thinker
(http://i44.tinypic.com/augi6s.jpg)
and i added some extrea strengh on the wishbone joints ,
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2mplif5.jpg)
then wrapped the turbo manifold ,,this is why i welded it and didnt bother to polish it ,,
(http://i44.tinypic.com/ifza0j.jpg)
then if u noticed had to alter the wastegate as i forgot about the other pipe , so ive orderd a small flexi for it ,to save the pipe cracking
(http://i43.tinypic.com/35lhzkj.jpg)
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had to re mod the exhaust hole
(http://i40.tinypic.com/spxlyq.jpg)
then make another part with a flexi in
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then like a idiot realised it was in the wrong end ,lol so more cutting was needed
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and a few pics of the caddy at mo
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slowly takeing shape....
(http://i44.tinypic.com/n5opcj.jpg)
and now noticed all need some either banded rims or some spacers on the rear due to the fronts sticking out a bit more
(http://i42.tinypic.com/5l1hdj.jpg)
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WOW - Can u come round and do this to my daily, if I give you a Stella four pack?
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Great project !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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haha ,,anythings possible ,,, :laugh: but after a night out lastnight i couldnt manage 1 can never mind 4 pack :sick:
had a idea of makeing some banded rims on mi caddy too ,as i think this will give me the option of fitting wider tyres for a bit mor traksion and cornering which may come in ,,
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2ewgx9k.jpg)
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Good Idea. They suit it.
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Good Idea. They suit it.
i do too ,thing is ,i carnt find any 17inch rims ,grrr
a couple bit of welding this after ,as i ripped the old chassi tunneling out as it was dam flismy and spot welded which with a few wacks with the hammer came ,off ,,so thought it that all what holds the dam floor from been flimsy ,so thought chuff this ill make a new one from 3mm plate and 3mm box ,,
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2drt30k.jpg)
then got a nice buzz on the go ,with only one lump of hot weld in the ear lol
(http://i41.tinypic.com/8x0nja.jpg)
just checked inside and a nice penitration inside too
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so lets see what may happern regards progress 2moz ,,,
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haha ,,anythings possible ,,, :laugh: but after a night out lastnight i couldnt manage 1 can never mind 4 pack :sick:
had a idea of makeing some banded rims on mi caddy too ,as i think this will give me the option of fitting wider tyres for a bit mor traksion and cornering which may come in ,,
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2ewgx9k.jpg)
That looks amazing and what a project! You're the man! :D
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Don't cut it up when it's done :( that would be such a shame someone will buy it as a track monster :)
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time will tlell guys ,
a few bits this after (http://i44.tinypic.com/16k3q4p.jpg)
after a quick wash i was a bit suprized and how good some part were ie ,rear bed ,engine bay, just mostly rought around th inner and outr sills etc anyway
finshed off the welding and chassi repair then re routed the brake pipes and added a few extra homemade rubbers to hold the pipes
(http://i44.tinypic.com/20gjubq.jpg)
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2b9ul4.jpg)
nice to be able to jack the chassi and it not cave in lol
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and removed the anti surge ring as ive been wanting to remove it for over 2months ,as that now will make the buggar sound nice and whistle,,,
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well seen as the sun was shining this after thought id do itbit more cut and chop and yes more bloody welding lmao
finished the brak pipes and fittings and the bit of welding i missed
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the exhaust was rubbing so ,the only way was make some room
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and needed a few patchers on the rear pannel too ,evern thow i was tempted to chop the lot out and make a bit more room
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(http://i42.tinypic.com/2s1xj53.jpg)
and had time to still a patch on the rear bed ,as i was going to rip the lot out ,,but ,that more months of messing ,so ,,,that can be for another day ,,
(http://i43.tinypic.com/15s21zc.jpg)
and wraped a bit of mesh around the pipe
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this thread it just straight out insane haha i love it .... id have no idea where to start!
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You will never know. This is balls out modding worry about it later material :cool:
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all fun ,,,, :grin:bit more here lol
a few bit done and made today first thought id better finish the brake pipes off and bleed them up ,,
(http://i41.tinypic.com/3515s44.jpg)
nice nipple and was the last one too,that those bleed up and we have brakes ,,first time
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then realised i forgot to make a vacum system for the servo ,, so thought ill make one in the short runnner
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2cnwgoy.jpg)
i was going to weld a lump of tube but thought ,erm ill had a nice tight ribbed rubber and use the correct bore and fitting
(http://i42.tinypic.com/14wb0wz.jpg)
next thing cut some lumps of servo pipe and warmed them up to fit nicely and shape the bends the fit around the engine
(http://i43.tinypic.com/4uhyr8.jpg)
couple of shots of the pipe around the engine
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(http://i42.tinypic.com/2ry6c05.jpg)
then just a few patchers welded to the bed as its not straight
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next ill make a handbrake ,just the finish the brakes off altogther ,but i do have a problem ,,, that is ,i carnt put a intercooler and radiator behind the pannel as there only room for the radiator grr ,evern tryed a side to idea but ,it wouldnt cool right ,,so looks like ill just have to stick the buggar on the front ,,,something i didnt wont to do ,, :banghead
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Any room under the hood for a charge cooler?
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Any room under the hood for a charge cooler?
thought of that but i really need a big voloumr of sir with short pipes to keep air temps down ,,
just got my mic working as it did a smoke test today check this out ,,:eek:
http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=2ce5grt&s=5
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love this build
Where did you get your manifold steel/bends from.
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love this build
Where did you get your manifold steel/bends from.
guy up the roads sells them (there arnt cheep ,but worked out a lot cheeper thern 650.00 plus delivery for a manifold for for one of these engines ,,,same applys for the homemade short runner ,,, they wanted betwen 450/550 ekk ,,thought ill make one ,lol ,,nice engines but exspensive on parts when things go wrong :rolleyes:
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yeah im fabbing up my own manifold at the mo. alot cheaper :D
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yeah im fabbing up my own manifold at the mo. alot cheaper :D
best way ,i do have another i made somewere for a 4motion lump lol
which directly bolted to the std exhaust manifolds
had this after free so ,decided to try get a rad ,its not the type i was after i think i may have re modify to a bigger one ,bit this may do ,for a trail spin
(http://i42.tinypic.com/dnixir.jpg)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2wdprog.jpg)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/11bhsao.jpg)
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not over happy but if it will work till i can sort a custom size radiator out ,,ill be happy
(http://i44.tinypic.com/5krh2t.jpg)
think im getting there and verything looking extra tight in there lol
(http://i44.tinypic.com/9fsaqq.jpg)
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not looking too bad tbh mate, a little longer and it will be fine.
GG on the welds mate, looks nice and strong, did you clean up the inside penetration on the manifold so that you dont feck our turbo with debis?
PM mate
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not looking too bad tbh mate, a little longer and it will be fine.
GG on the welds mate, looks nice and strong, did you clean up the inside penetration on the manifold so that you dont feck our turbo with debis?
PM mate
yep usd a plazma cutter lot cleaner for cutting then when had to us the old burning takle on the manifold ,,pm replyed ,,
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just gets better :afro: done in good time too.
welding does seem to be an essential part of "just do it and worry later" modding. i wouldnt mind learning how to weld. how long does it take to get to a standard where you can happily weld? (mig btw!)
once again, nice stuff.
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just gets better :afro: done in good time too.
welding does seem to be an essential part of "just do it and worry later" modding. i wouldnt mind learning how to weld. how long does it take to get to a standard where you can happily weld? (mig btw!)
once again, nice stuff.
its not hard ,,its easy by laring urself instead of someone explaining as every welder has his own my ,,,
been a tad bisy with house but managed to sneak off for a hour lol .and due to rain thought id make a start on the rear bumpers, as the std ones were rottern ,so off i went for some scrap metal ,,this will do nicely,,,
(http://i40.tinypic.com/s1ndd0.jpg)
cut some lumps out and bent it
(http://i41.tinypic.com/fdzmrq.jpg)
got the plazma on the go
(http://i41.tinypic.com/k0mul3.jpg)
removed the plastic and welded some tabs fited the caddy reg lights , just needs a few bolts and i might make some corners depending what they look like,nice lump of stainless ,so shouldnt rot
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2mo1f1j.jpg)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/e0hgdk.jpg)
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tryed these 18rims and there basicly too big and look daft ,,be nice on a mk4 golf
(http://i44.tinypic.com/300cgtt.jpg)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/dxkzmp.jpg)
so went hunting for wheels ,,bit of stress ,all the nice ones are 4stud ,,
so looks like these will have to do ,,with the right tyres fitted that is
(http://i40.tinypic.com/35n0oqt.jpg)
only ones i could find with a 5x100 and a 3inch wide dish on a 17inch rim
(http://i40.tinypic.com/1zef66b.jpg)
rears will need 20mm spacers thow and 235/40/17 tyres adding
fronts will be 215 40 17 ,,so should grip a little more ,,im hopeing anyway
(http://i40.tinypic.com/fm0wv7.jpg)
plenty of calipar clearance too
(http://i40.tinypic.com/35avnrm.jpg)
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dude, ur nuts! and i like it. i wish i had the time, space, skills, balls and cash to do something like that, maybe next year you'll do a mid engined, 4 wheel drive supercharged lupo, just to satisfymy curiousity on wat the look on the face of the guy in the scooby next to you at the traffic lights looks like when he gets muched by a lupo lol
dyeing to c this one finished tho, keep it mate
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dude, ur nuts! and i like it. i wish i had the time, space, skills, balls and cash to do something like that, maybe next year you'll do a mid engined, 4 wheel drive supercharged lupo, just to satisfymy curiousity on wat the look on the face of the guy in the scooby next to you at the traffic lights looks like when he gets muched by a lupo lol
dyeing to c this one finished tho, keep it mate
nice reply ,, :wink: buut its only 204bhp moter std as ive done the turbo spec for track use ,for top end boost ,,but ,,,i reckon it will blow a evo once spooled with no problems :evil: thing is holding the 4 wheels to the road lmo all fun trying i reckon
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You've got plenty of weight over ya front wheels with that massive lump under the bonnet, try re-locating some of the cars parts into the flat bed get some more even weight distribution, rather than adding unnecessary weight. You could be daring, and fabricate some kind of spoiler over the back wheels but thats hard to pull off on a caddy, it will be hard to make it look right...
just some ideas anyway, if it was me, id be trying to get the radiator and intercooler and other bits and bobs into the back end.
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thanks it will be fine the amount of time i need it for ,,, im makeing a feul tank at the monent so that will help , along with more bars to be welded in ,,
just finished the brakes off and anyone after some cheep alloys ive 4
(http://i41.tinypic.com/293w11t.jpg)
decided to re done the proshaft as i wasnt happy with it (angle wasnt right)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/n88iq.jpg)
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small update,more home stuff :grin:
fitted the lights
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2wbrfh3.jpg)
the finished off my home made rear bumpers
(http://i41.tinypic.com/s3d2k0.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/281c1ab.jpg)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/6ek5q9.jpg)
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keep it up mate
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keep it up mate
cheer pal ,had a bit of a wasted after 2day ,so after messing around with bits of steel ,i wasnt happy so scraped the idea of the front bumper , but these wer the picture before it hit the scrap bin
not had a good after , as i thought might as well make 2 front bumper ,i ended up i hated them so ripped them off , a waste of day today ,, these were the pics
(http://i43.tinypic.com/288zipk.jpg)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/29c7xfs.jpg)
idea as i was going to fit a intercooler in there ,,as ive hardy any room in the engine bay
(http://i42.tinypic.com/1zvplao.jpg)
i hate em ,so thought id weld it into a bumper and dint like that either lol
(http://i44.tinypic.com/9fw2rm.jpg)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/25qus81.jpg)
still hated that too ,so ripped it off and thew it in the crap bin ,,till ive more time to make something a little differnert waste of time really ,
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you got enough room to top mount your cooler?
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yes but i need good cold flow ,,short burst arnt mutch good ,, bigger the volume of cold flowing air will worrk a treat ,
small update
rear wheel spacers arrived
(http://i44.tinypic.com/1413zhx.jpg)
thought id fitt hem
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then added the pair and looks loads better but unsure if ok ,as i reckon it should be because the rear is light and the tyres have a great dish inside and out side so should put extra load on the wheel bearings ,,,any thoughts
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just read all 10 pages of it m8
i noticed u said ur goin to cut it up and do another one next year
u should sell it m8 someone will deffo buy it
got one question for you
have u done or thought about doin a cabriolet monstor like this 4wd with a crazy turbo lump in the front
would b mad
looks great
with welding like that you could b earnin like 60k a year workin offshore
if only i had the time skills and money to do something like this with my cabriolet lmao
keep up the great work m8
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ud be susprized , how many people either get to know me ,or find me ,,lmao its nuts and its only homemade stuff ,,head scrating ,when u see these pimp my ride do a arsome job of cars ,,mind supose they only give the car a quick paint and interior refurb and add some rims never seen then fit a set of brake pads yet.........lmao ,
i can get u a golf 2.0 8v supercharged lump to suilt ur little golf ,,, :grin:something abit differnert runing 12psi
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i want a supercharged 2 litre 8v.... thats the engine i was gonna build, price??
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tell you what m8 u could make some good money doin all this
how much would you charge someone to do a car like u doin the caddy m8
it annoys me doin a straight standard engine swap let alone a custom swap with homemade manifolds andcustomised axles and everything lol
and you do this for fun
its crazy
u got some reall skills m8
if you can make manifolds like that can you do body panels with fibreglass?? or r you more of a metal worker
as for that engine in my golf id love it lol but insurance wise it would kill me lol keepin to my 1.6 for next year mite tune it a lil bit tho just like better manifolds an cam tuned carb but thats about all my insurance will let me do gt to keep the price down lol mite go for a tin top project for the year after then i'll bring it to you lol
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i want a supercharged 2 litre 8v.... thats the engine i was gonna build, price??
ur in luck i do have a mk3 golf 2.0 8v that has a 260 high lift cam lower compression runing a m69 merc supercharger complete 500 sweet as a nut ,,runin 12psi ,,,
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i want a supercharged 2 litre 8v.... thats the engine i was gonna build, price??
ur in luck i do have a mk3 golf 2.0 8v that has a 260 high lift cam lower compression runing a m69 merc supercharger complete 500 sweet as a nut ,,runin 12psi ,,,
NICE!
get a pic up pleae
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mmmm sounds nice wonder if i can scrounge sum money up from somewhere
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mmmm sounds nice wonder if i can scrounge sum money up from somewhere
anythings possible lol
small update ,, modifyed the anti roll bar 2day and fitted it ,, seems to have stiffernd the rear end up
(http://i43.tinypic.com/awfclw.jpg)
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then thought i better straightern the rear bed up a bit ,
(http://i40.tinypic.com/x6iyjm.jpg)
ive a bit more to do ,beat means removeing a few bits so ,that ill sort at a later date lol
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tryed the tailgate for rough fit
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next when ive time is is get rid of the banara tailgate ,make it look a bit straighter
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loving this build. :cool:
Crazy idea's and crazy skills = one wicked VW being built while having fun :smiley:
Keep up the great work.
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loving this build. :cool:
Crazy idea's and crazy skills = one wicked VW being built while having fun :smiley:
Keep up the great work.
nice one ,,, i think this way ,not point getting stressed ,,might as well have fun ,, never think the worse just keep at it ,, what the the day what ever the wheather ,as somerts got to happern in the end ,,,lol
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small update ,not mutch modifyed the rear handbrake this after
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brakes and handbrake sorted :wink:
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front anti roll bar to add next may help
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epic build!!! see this on vzi forums....hi split eye!
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epic build!!! see this on vzi forums....hi split eye!
yep thats me lol ,,, some say mad sciencist lol ,other say crazy ,,i say never think just get it in there ,,,.ps unsure if some know i did a mk4 polo and fitted a golf mk3 vr6 in it ,, and i hadto weld the driveshafts after people havin differnert veiws ,,guy went to santpod race way ,, (i thought best way of checking the balance and strengh of my cut/chop and welded driveshaft ,after 5 runs ,we had a problem which i thought surely carnt snap a drive and it was the cv that smashed lmao , so like i say if i dont think somethings strong enoegh , ill make it stronger until im happy ,,, here was the link golf mk4 vr6 link if anyone fancies a quick read ,,,
http://www.vwcaddy.com/showthread.php?t=29106
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started n the drivers side floor to strenghern it up so first removed the old channeling
(http://i42.tinypic.com/4t9d08.jpg)
then made a new one with nice thick steel
(http://i42.tinypic.com/4gqfs7.jpg)
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welded that on and cut the other rottern part out ready for some thicker steel
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2d8m0t4.jpg)
added a another plate
(http://i43.tinypic.com/n368o5.jpg)
then added the thicker one to strenghern the floor and chassi mount up ,
(http://i40.tinypic.com/29416w6.jpg)
then did a few flooor patchers ,, thinking about it i wish id just cut the complete floor out instead lol ,, but a bit late na
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then thought check for a few bits to sort around the body ,
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finished off the rear quarter ,too
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few holes welded up
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then finshed weldeing the bottom door corners
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keep it up mate ive seen some of your other escepades all mighty impressive, oh and sorry to hear about your splitty f**k me what bad luck :(
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sh!t happernds , just at the wrong time , really ,, not worry ,,its only a vw :wink:
so decied to remove all the underneath underseal , stressfull ,lol
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2utmd0o.jpg)
which found a few more holes lol twiting vws lol
(http://i40.tinypic.com/1z6uk37.jpg)
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then decied to do all the under archers and got a bit carried away with the grinder and polished the coilover leg up ,, god knows what i was thinking lol
(http://i43.tinypic.com/jhg6xe.jpg)
makes things look rather tidyer then rusty steel and welds showing
(http://i41.tinypic.com/b7lxjb.jpg)
same with the rears too
then welded the old truckman holes up and a tad a spray to stop rust until a later stage
(http://i42.tinypic.com/k4uu5e.jpg)
then again i had to make a small spacer for the coilovers ,because with runing bigger mk4 cv jonts there were catching on the cv rubbers , so alterd the holes and made the spacer and welded it in ,so when heavy braking is needed the suspension leg carnt drop ,,and cause any problems , then gave it a clean up ,,
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2cde3gh.jpg)
then as it was getting dark ish , thought id give the calipares a quick goinging over lol
from this
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to this
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my paint then tbh honst ,,
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right had a few hours free so thought id start on the dash
first rip it out
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2ylqw6a.jpg)
then make a few strenghing bars
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2ic3cjq.jpg)
i wasnt sure were u mount the dash too above or below the window rubber
(http://i39.tinypic.com/143q97q.jpg)
got best i could looks ok , but any idea i do with the side window covers as theres a gap ,
(http://i40.tinypic.com/w14uw2.jpg)
but its fitted ,and pref the black dash to grey ,, still was a bit tight on the ends and had to trim ends of the dash near the window corners to fit
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2dkekoh.jpg)
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another prob looks like the gearstick assembly will need moveing back a few inch too
(http://i41.tinypic.com/280mk9e.jpg)
so whos up on how the hell i rewire mk3 vr6 clocks and coloum storks into the mk1 wireing ,, as im stuck ,,,
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so 2day i neeeded a break an decided to find some cheep seats after a quick clean i think they will do the job as they evern have runners so , easy to adapt
nice flat backs too ideal i reckon for a caddy
(http://i43.tinypic.com/fm6vi9.jpg)
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and i was going to fit a golf ball type gearknob but it dosent look right after bending the gearstick , so had to buy a nice 4 motion one to match the runing gear
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just when i thougfht i was getting somewere i deceied to rip the rear carparts out to find more rot ,,, didnt look bad until i gave it a few wacks with the hammer
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there was more too below the seat mounts so thought chuff it , i rip it out
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poped a plate on
(http://i44.tinypic.com/mcdyxk.jpg)
then bent the gearstick to save catching the dash
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quick fit of the carpet ,
then realised like i idiot , i need a rear carpet , too lol ,ill make a mount for the gear surround to tidy that bit up too
(http://i44.tinypic.com/23us8d2.jpg)
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right not mutch to this after , due to wheather
so , thought id modify the mk1 heater controls to fit the mk4 controls and they work a treat
(http://i39.tinypic.com/316ox6v.jpg)
then refitted it
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and wired up the cig lighter lol (may come in for something)
and double checked all the dash wireing all seems fine
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next i need a decent steering wheel i reckon
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tuck a risk and bought this with removeable boss, as i thought its come from a mk1 , should be ok for the caddy(i think)
(http://i41.tinypic.com/346ksnc.jpg)
and oil cooler arrived too ,, more things to fit lol
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right small start on the wishbones
first some solid round bar
(http://i41.tinypic.com/25qu8nc.jpg)
then cut and weld in place
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and bit of black spray poped on and refit
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may help a bit i supose
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right thought id better start on the seat frame again didnt want it ripping out of the floor so add some decent 2x2 box and rips the old seat mounts out
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2ynmrgn.jpg)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/17fs55.jpg)
then made a decent strong box for the seat mount that shouldnt go any were soon ,and add some chassi strengh too ,
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2j51kxi.jpg)
then add to make a few adjustments as im 6ft 5 and not a lot of room with the size of the dash in a caddy ,,
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have to get more steel to finsh the other side lol
i was looking under the wear the old leaf springs used to be and the chassi and wasnt happy with it , so , it had to be ripped out ,
as ive now realiseing i need a stronger chassi
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fits bang on inside the caddy chassi ,
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carnt see that buggar going any were soon
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Good progress :) In unrelated news I think this will stick around after you've had fun with it!
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Good progress :) In unrelated news I think this will stick around after you've had fun with it!
well had a offer of 4k for it as it stands ,so im woundering wheather to sell it as it is ,, or carry on
did a bit 2day
not mutch due to coming down with the useal man flu ,,lol
so managed to finish off the welding ading more strengh to the chassi too
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so decided im going to make a fuel tank on the rear as this will help with weight transfor as well/once ive finshed off the other side too
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2ytrbeu.jpg)
so ill not be needing a fuel flap anymore so ill weld that up as well
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and nice clutch pot arrived too ,unsure if ill use it thow
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i reckon if u finished it u could easily sel it for 6k maybe more its defoo different an its mad bet it will b quite rapid lol
good work m8
keep the progress comin
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i reckon if u finished it u could easily sel it for 6k maybe more its defoo different an its mad bet it will b quite rapid lol
good work m8
keep the progress comin
i dont plan on selling it tbh , as i want it for some summer fun , but im starting to think its going to be a right hand full :grin:if all goes well , i have had a offer as it is now ,,,,but its for of a fun factor really
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hi all ha a bit of a bad day 2day , due nearly loseing my caddy , (luckly next door neibougher was in )yesterday afternoon had a local visit of the gipsy scum bags. who came with a highab truck,pulled onto my drive wraped a chain around the caddy and pulled it to the end of the fence ,then there was just about to put the hydrolic grab thew the roof to go scrap it , lucky neibougher came out and said what the hell are you doing,thats the guys caddys which hes repaireing , ,he said ive knocked twice andtheres no answer ,so looks like its scrap ,so was removeing it ,, (cheeky f.....kers arnt they ) so , i thought its time to move :music:, quicky bolted things up thew the wheels on and off i went hopefully maybe a bit more sercure here :)
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well not too mutch to add at the moment
so steering wheel arrived and fits spot on with the electronic steering
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and thought id chop the ecu loom to fit a contector to try match standalone to stock mk3 golf wireing plug and what a stressful job ,, lol mind finaly all cut ,colour colourd and wired up ready for re fitment
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Jeysus, that's a lucky escape. Attempted theft surely, might be worth at least reporting it to the rozzers so its on record. Might help prevent somebody else motor being stolen for scrap.
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'Kin Pikeys!
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wtf! :angry:
Those pikeys deserve a kicking in the teeth. If i was youd i'd leave a sign outside saing "this is not scrap".
Good thing you got it back though!
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woahh lucky escape! damn pikeys!!!
this is damn good project, dont want to be losing it!
LL ;)
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well should be safer up here and i can more of an eye on it , :smiley:
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Very lucky. I can't believe that these people get away with it so much. They really are above the law as the Police do not want to get involved!
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well not mutch to add , as i blow the stand alone ecu ,start of last week,with a coil back feed grrr , so , more re strip of wireing and repairing ,but after a week ,managed to refit the parts and pop a quick few map/setings to get it runing ,(stressfull with settings lol/
(http://i42.tinypic.com/55ow1x.jpg)
then thought might as well add the wideband , another headack ,because of were the exhaust is i had to make a hole back of the bulk head (2 layers of steel ) then because of the large plug , had to attempt to resolder stainless wire (nighmare /with a soldering iron lol) now sorted
(http://i39.tinypic.com/8zr141.jpg)(still no gauges working thow/speedo/works lol
(http://i40.tinypic.com/1t8v15.jpg)
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thought id add the led for the wideband heater flashers til its ready , works a treat
(http://i40.tinypic.com/33m4ino.jpg)
short video of the ms video ,, needs more tuning ,but now main problems are sorted as well as i wire had come off in the ms contector causeing stress
View My Video (http://tinypic.com/r/whesz/5)
more tuning when the intercooler is piped and sorted
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not mutch to add ,thought id have a hour at makeing a fuel tank ,
first lump of stainless, should add some extra weight balance too
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2j1aav8.jpg)
then tryed out my plazma cutter great piece of kit
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2rnu7t4.jpg)
then a quick buzz around with the welder lol
(http://i40.tinypic.com/m97r6c.jpg)
filled it with water to check my welds lol (leak free left it for a hour )
(http://i42.tinypic.com/iptyls.jpg)
top and pipes to sort 2moz
a dam oil leak too ,, another prob to be sorted
(http://i42.tinypic.com/15wzzvt.jpg)
height of the caddy /it will have to do
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love the way youve got the side exhausts to sit. one of the best projects ive seen!
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love the way youve got the side exhausts to sit. one of the best projects ive seen!
nice one bud ,, ive another bracket to add to lift it a tad more, nice comment cheers , carnt beat a bit of homemade stuff ,, seems to work , i reckon lol
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This project is superb. Am loving the fact that if you've got something that doesn't quite work or doesn't fit, you make a new bit. And that pipework is a work of art... :cool: :cool:
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This project is superb. Am loving the fact that if you've got something that doesn't quite work or doesn't fit, you make a new bit. And that pipework is a work of art... :cool: :cool:
carnt beat a bit of cut and chop ,,, lol ,, only home made stuff
bit of tank makeing 2day ...
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2dvr21g.jpg)
more plazma cutting
(http://i43.tinypic.com/33agb9t.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/34jcbo9.jpg)
quick zip around for fuel sensor
(http://i40.tinypic.com/a1678y.jpg)
then a couple of tempory fits ,,nicely clears anti roll bar
(http://i43.tinypic.com/24qoj2r.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/ic8bvb.jpg)
make a few fasterners tomoz ready for fuel pipe work next
(http://i42.tinypic.com/qpp4qs.jpg)
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this project is amazing!
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this project is amazing!
thanks i think its just a bit of fun tbh ,lol
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2u44t9j.jpg)
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you should have your own business doing this
this guy is amazing cant wait to see it finished
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you should have your own business doing this
this guy is amazing cant wait to see it finished
lol i wish ,,,, herance the home projects bit more here
well managed to sort a few bits this after , first made some fuel lines for the caddy
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2cifalv.jpg)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/mr95sh.jpg)
next deceied to chop the fuel flap out the boady
(http://i40.tinypic.com/213grjs.jpg)
rare site lol, inside ,rot free
(http://i43.tinypic.com/4gnhcg.jpg)
then went around the other side and chopped another hole out for the to refit the feul flap
(http://i39.tinypic.com/wl1wsm.jpg)
not bad for a trail cut ,there was a slight gap so ,thought id add a filler rod , and welded up nicely
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2zq4w44.jpg)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/bwwtv.jpg)
quick weld up
(http://i39.tinypic.com/24bm6c7.jpg)
and grinded off
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2hppyqt.jpg)
then oppss first thought id welded it wrong because its upside down ,must have got a bit carryed away , but i pref it to open this way lol ,little late now anyway
(http://i44.tinypic.com/ogdzmc.jpg)
then a quick filler neck start on the pipe
(http://i41.tinypic.com/256frly.jpg)
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right 2day noticed the camber sticks out more on the fronts to the rears dose this wheel look ok to you guys as i think the botom of the wheel is towing out to mutch ?
(http://i44.tinypic.com/xkxeyx.jpg)
as after i was looking at the rear they had way too mutch inwards camber , maybe ok for corners ,but not very good for scrubing tyres off , and what a dam stressfull trying to algin the wheel, after getting it a tad lower i carnt risk anymore , so altered all the arms and also insurted a smaller box and stick welded them for extra strengh
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2ql90f8.jpg)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/rk4uav.jpg)
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Awesome :D Bring it to Bugjam next month :evil: :drool:
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little to mutch to sort before i go that far lol
not mutch to add due ringing around for a reasobable insurance , bit more welding and passenger seat frame started
old seat frame removed
(http://i44.tinypic.com/29lllhe.jpg)
seatbelt mount inner and outer sill nicely welded up
(http://i44.tinypic.com/fu2ly1.jpg)
new suport welded in place and just started makeing new seat frame to fit my other seat
(http://i39.tinypic.com/epndzp.jpg)
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well i lost everything on computer had to format the lot , hopeing i can start carming down a bit now too , lol any way couple of pics here , but im not happy with that gearstick after fitting other dash so ,looks like more modifying there too :D
few seat pics finaly in
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(http://i43.tinypic.com/1zm2r12.jpg)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/11w53s0.jpg)
a cheep boost gauge came along too unsure if ill use it thow seems a bit big
(http://i40.tinypic.com/vr5xmq.jpg)
quick pic of the re alinged wheel too ,dam thing lol
(http://i40.tinypic.com/91awrl.jpg)
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right got fed up off seen that oddy gearstick , , so thought chuff it rip the lot out and move it all ,
(http://i41.tinypic.com/5un0r5.jpg)
then plated all the inner sides /front and rear up
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2exlncw.jpg)
then made a fresh gearstick mount
(http://i39.tinypic.com/se66q0.jpg)
ground it up as i had to add a 1inch to nothing angle , otherwise it wouldnt have cleared the propshaft as i dont want to removeing this again
(http://i40.tinypic.com/5orq5e.jpg)
just need to add a small plate and slighty alter front cables
least remotes high enoegh
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2yzlqtf.jpg)
few shots of a rough fit ,
(http://i43.tinypic.com/29paq6d.jpg)
1st gear
(http://i43.tinypic.com/xm4ykw.jpg)
2nd gear loads more clearance
(http://i44.tinypic.com/29kx2mq.jpg)
getting there now ,
(http://i41.tinypic.com/14taal0.jpg)
but as i removed gear selector ive now got to cut the handbrake out next and move that too ...more fun
(http://i43.tinypic.com/n6rozp.jpg)
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i live for these updates! :cool:
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there not to exciting at the momment ,lol but i keep trying :laugh:
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Seriously good work man.
You might as well have just built your own floorpan from scratch with the number of changes you've had to make. :laugh:
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Seriously good work man.
You might as well have just built your own floorpan from scratch with the number of changes you've had to make. :laugh:
haha i thought that afterwards lol , a nice complete one
bent the tubes out around the bulkhead and gave them a quick re weld
(http://i42.tinypic.com/nm0prl.jpg)
just made a quick repair of the leather handbrake leaver too [LOL]
(http://i43.tinypic.com/n3vqxh.jpg)
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that gearstick and handbrake shift is amazing! :cool:
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that gearstick and handbrake shift is amazing! :cool:
haha na just a quick bit of chop move and weld :grin: acturly fits lots better too and cables fit better as well ,so i reckon it was crying out for a mk4 dash lol
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bit more tunnel modifying was needed this after
(http://i42.tinypic.com/24n4n03.jpg)
thought might as well get the propshaft in and make it a bit more leval/central
(http://i40.tinypic.com/13zspt.jpg)
as it would have meant removeing lots of things to re fit it at a later stadge
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nice one dude. This project is such a joy to read man! Hats off to you.
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nice one dude. This project is such a joy to read man! Hats off to you.
nice one glad u like the idea ..
bit more upside welding 2day lol managed to get a hour to make and fit the propshaft 2day ,,,,
(http://i39.tinypic.com/jgt7gy.jpg) mount
couple of propshaft pics
(http://i42.tinypic.com/sdgwzs.jpg)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/15fsjyh.jpg)
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bit more modifying today , first decided to make the gearbox mount shorter for more road clearnace , seems better , (nearly 2 inch removed)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2eltit4.jpg)
more choping
(http://i43.tinypic.com/v2s5dc.jpg)
then went radiator hunting as that needed modifying too
then started choping that too as i wanted a big core , for decent cooling
(http://i44.tinypic.com/16hnu5h.jpg)
then removed the water pipes so they were on the same side of the rad
thought id have a go at radiator repairing lol
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2mx4vti.jpg)
also added a bigger fan switch too
(http://i40.tinypic.com/29qnn82.jpg)
rough fit
(http://i43.tinypic.com/3yb7c.jpg)
then added a fan , i may add too depending on how it cools the engine
(http://i42.tinypic.com/xd8k6v.jpg)
plenty of clearance now at the front
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2vtpcmq.jpg)
started with some pipe work seems to fit ok
(http://i44.tinypic.com/20rr2ie.jpg)
some quick brackets made and radiator done, i reckon it fills a hole lol
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2cpcjgw.jpg)
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Incredible work!! I can't wait to see this thing when it's on the road :smiley:
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wow :cool:
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cheers guys ,, bit more this after
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(http://i43.tinypic.com/2luor5k.jpg)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/10fzv2u.jpg)
all bolted back and wired fan up works a treat , also fitted a 75deg themostatat and fan sensor
(http://i43.tinypic.com/w71rid.jpg)
(http://i41.tinypic.com/29o4yeb.jpg)
next a start on the boost pipes ,looking a bit more like a engine
(http://i39.tinypic.com/sn2psk.jpg)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/23hon7d.jpg)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2ue65na.jpg)
may get a bit more time 2moz to do a bit more
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more progress today
first needed to cut some lumps of stainless for intercooler , spot on with plazma cutter
(http://i44.tinypic.com/9i7ghf.jpg)
quick pic of the intercooler
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2h80neb.jpg)
adjustable wastegate arrived too
(http://i39.tinypic.com/hvupv5.jpg)
then cut a lump out of the front , glad really as it was rotton inside
trail fit //it ull do
(http://i43.tinypic.com/4qkepv.jpg)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/20homd3.jpg)
then welded the stainless and boxed it off
(http://i40.tinypic.com/23k3qev.jpg)
intercooler fitted
(http://i39.tinypic.com/ifpydc.jpg)
then added some boost hose and 4ply blue contectors along with some hefty clips
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(http://i41.tinypic.com/25usdhz.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2n9fjt3.jpg)
i had to make the other as it was a tight spot
(http://i40.tinypic.com/166dmh1.jpg)
nicely fits
(http://i42.tinypic.com/30acfw8.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/4ptjli.jpg)
job done and bonett shuts too
(http://i40.tinypic.com/119phmc.jpg)
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was looking under the bonett this after and thought i dont like these old plastic things ,, so thought chuff it ill make one lol
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2we9d8n.jpg)
quick cut and weld and added a few pipes and a cap
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2lcmizb.jpg)
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2zisbjb.jpg)
then thought might as well add the washers on a sepete part so they will be hot water on the go
(http://i41.tinypic.com/vi18yd.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/w01gdy.jpg)
just have to make a quick bracket and another to top the washer bottle up /pipes poped on job done
(http://i39.tinypic.com/rbioph.jpg)
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god i wish i could just do stuff like that when i was bored of looking at my sh!tty plastic bottles
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suprized what u can do with plastic bottles lol
not mutch just finished the header off ,and added a bit of vw washer cap ,,as im bisy with other stuff
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2gwcqkm.jpg)
also fitted all the water system pipeing but i carnt seem to find were the bottom heater matrix hose should be coupled to anyone know on mk4 24v engine?as ive not spare pipes so assumeing one may need a t piece fitting :banghead:
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had a water piping problem ,, now sorted thanks to ekta
(http://i42.tinypic.com/aw26iw.jpg)
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You're a feckin genius!!!! come round mine next time you're bored!
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lmao ,only a bit of cut chop and weld dosent leak and holds water sh should do
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I've been following this thread from the start and I just have to say, absolutely awsome skills. It always amazes me that people with such skills think nothing of grabbing some bits of material and making everything from scratch.
I do however have a question (please don't take it as a criticism) but wasn't the idea at the start of this project to make a track toy??? I'm puzzled by the decision to replace manky looking lightweight plastic bottles with heavy stainless ones, likewise with the fuel tank there was a lot of heavy guage pipework going in there as with most other places.
Do you know how much the finished product is likely to weigh and will it still be nimble enough to throw round a track.
P.S. keep up the good work, I admire all the effort that is going into this beast.
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I've been following this thread from the start and I just have to say, absolutely awsome skills. It always amazes me that people with such skills think nothing of grabbing some bits of material and making everything from scratch.
I do however have a question (please don't take it as a criticism) but wasn't the idea at the start of this project to make a track toy??? I'm puzzled by the decision to replace manky looking lightweight plastic bottles with heavy stainless ones, likewise with the fuel tank there was a lot of heavy guage pipework going in there as with most other places.
Do you know how much the finished product is likely to weigh and will it still be nimble enough to throw round a track.
P.S. keep up the good work, I admire all the effort that is going into this beast.
inice one pal , i have a few reasons really , i know usely poeple go for light weight vechicals , but basicly because of the mk1 golf is very flimsy on chassi so i had to beef everything up ,,and as i hasd a feew spare bits of steel i got a bit carried away tbh lol , but if u been or seen vides of these when the boost comes in ull need all the tracksion u can get , ie engine weight to make them tyres stick and rear weight (counter balance /for the back axle for rwd grip and weight /
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not mutch to add been bisy , but made a quick turbo sheild
(http://i42.tinypic.com/29bc5fp.jpg)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/anlngx.jpg)
(http://i41.tinypic.com/i1hf8m.jpg)
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few bits of piping /one way valve for auxity pump
(http://i41.tinypic.com/21nqjqw.jpg)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/11100nk.jpg)
then i had a trail rev for 10 mins and it over heated reason was the single fan carnt cope , so added 2 bugger and all is well
(http://i40.tinypic.com/v7w5cm.jpg)
caddys coming together at last
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2ztezib.jpg)
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god im fed up , this ecu has started playing up yet again , as im runing low inpendance injectors ,the ms unit has a built in curcit to make them run , as im sure its gone faulty due to major over fuel and dosent matter what i try to do ,its missing and smokeing like a deisal , so i may have to bypass this and run high inpendance ,,
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2gxqow4.jpg)
then while tuning the spark and fuel maps , the engine started smoking badly , i thought the worst .but found the problem which was the turbo oil feed hole was too big (8mm ) which was bypassing the turbo seals so added this one
(http://i27.tinypic.com/v7z56u.jpg)
and also fitted a 90 elbow too , so thats sorted that problem out , no smoke , lol
(http://i28.tinypic.com/i6id6a.jpg)
then got the laptop back on the go to find , my air tempture not working so went hunting at the local scrap to find one , made a new therd and fitted and works a dam treat too ,,
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2zqhpj6.jpg)
(all these little things do help trust , just awaiting now to try a new ms part , if i get no luck il thow some high inpedance inejctors in , fingers crossed one or the other sorts the problem ,,
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v.nice job there m8 :wink: keep it up :grin:
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ummm you have an MS1 with pwm drive for low inp injectors, if thats been ghay just revert it back to std and chuck a resistor inseries with each injector
5-8 ohms rated @ 25w sorted
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ummm you have an MS1 with pwm drive for low inp injectors, if thats been ghay just revert it back to std and chuck a resistor inseries with each injector
5-8 ohms rated @ 25w sorted
yes that what poeple usely do but this ms1 v3 has the software built in , but i was unsure if it was faulty or damaged the injectors after changeing the setings and injectors to high inpedance it made no differnce , it was the wheel decoder settings which were wrong , lol but we live and learn ,,, i reckon
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top job, not read most of it but the few pages I have so far I'm really impressed with. I'll read the rest another time, my head is hurting now.
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think how i feel , lmao ,
little update , yes dam temp gauge working
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2lmrj83.jpg)
then bit of a problem with getting a vr6 mk3 rev counter working , but with a bit of tickering with resistors it works a treat lol
(http://i28.tinypic.com/25aiwrp.jpg)
(http://i29.tinypic.com/294ghnd.jpg)
and unsure why but when igition turned off needs stop as there are , then when igition is switched back on , everything re sets and works fine,
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quick start up video on 5 pots , lol plug down
http://tinypic.com/r/hstixi/3
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tappety. Very nice though :smiley:
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tappety. Very nice though :smiley:
lol its not tappety at all :grin: :wink:thats the injectors pulseing lmao , thow video on mobiles dose make it sound horried :smug:
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tappety. Very nice though :smiley:
lol its not tappety at all :grin: :wink:thats the injectors pulseing lmao , thow video on mobiles dose make it sound horried :smug:
sounds sweet to me, looking good mate getting closer!!
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Loving this thread...read through it at work yesterday and took me about 3 hours to decipher all the work that's gone into it! Wow, skills in abundance is all I can say. Love it when you say "haven't got much time today so fabricated front wing, new bonnet, extra strengthening bracket, steering column, new bed for rear, reprogrammed ECU" etc etc. Hilarious. It takes me about as long to read all of that!!!
Everytime I see an early caddy I get jealous but thankfully my lack of skills stops me from getting the wallet out.
Best of luck with this, even though it's obvious you don't need it and I can't wait to see the finished result. Please keep it in good hands when your done, it looks like you'd have about a thousand offers for this year's "summer project".
Ed
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Loving this thread...read through it at work yesterday and took me about 3 hours to decipher all the work that's gone into it! Wow, skills in abundance is all I can say. Love it when you say "haven't got much time today so fabricated front wing, new bonnet, extra strengthening bracket, steering column, new bed for rear, reprogrammed ECU" etc etc. Hilarious. It takes me about as long to read all of that!!!
Everytime I see an early caddy I get jealous but thankfully my lack of skills stops me from getting the wallet out.
Best of luck with this, even though it's obvious you don't need it and I can't wait to see the finished result. Please keep it in good hands when your done, it looks like you'd have about a thousand offers for this year's "summer project".
Ed
cheers ed nice write up ,, this was just a daft idea of attempting to do one evern thow adfter the amount of time things seem to be working
tiny update ,, managed to get the dam feul gauge working too lol
(saves buying extra gauges and re wireing)
(http://i28.tinypic.com/2qce914.jpg)
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quick spare 10mins this after so thought chuff buying a 13.00 plastic gauge holder ill make one which will fit better too ,
(http://i29.tinypic.com/1219zkj.jpg)
quick grind up bobed gauges in job done , just awaiting the oil gauge to arrive
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2hmlpx5.jpg)
i reckon 30psi with be plenty full lol
(http://i28.tinypic.com/k20fic.jpg)
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bit of changing today , has i needed a bit more room for the downpipe so re cut and alter it
(http://i28.tinypic.com/28tgtnr.jpg)
then added the extra senders
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2sb8wht.jpg)
uprated fuel pump arrived
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2jfgaba.jpg)
quick reline up of bonnet and wings too
(http://i29.tinypic.com/25jxsfm.jpg)
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2edwi2v.jpg)
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bit more tuning 2day ,, slow but defo getting there
http://tinypic.com/r/2njzu3l/3 (http://tinypic.com/r/2njzu3l/3)
another quick veiw around caddy
http://tinypic.com/r/svhx7t/3 (http://tinypic.com/r/svhx7t/3)
and a quick rev video , ignore the beeping as i found i had the 2 oil switch wires the wrong way around lol
http://tinypic.com/r/jp9e2h/3 (http://tinypic.com/r/jp9e2h/3)
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Sounds evil :evil: :cool:
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fingers crossed it may one day go evil , lol
decided to find some longer plugs with a colder runing as ive had problems finding some but found some
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2450j8w.jpg)
then went hunting for some rear brake compansators as i dint have any and hopeing it will bring the brake pedal up ,as the caddy usely has leaf springs with one fitted with a spring
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2afhkdj.jpg)
then when i came to fit the dam oil presure switch /grr would fit so modifyed a oil pipe lol
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2mhdbvm.jpg)
fits now
(http://i31.tinypic.com/2dvpvyt.jpg)
gauges all fitted and sorted
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2qtzeh0.jpg)
and alter a heater pipe as it was straight and thought this may keep exhaust heat of the pipe ,,
(http://i32.tinypic.com/autl6f.jpg)
quick run down
all brakes/wireing/runing gear/steering/welding/done ,,hopefully next couple of weeks , should be mot able .........,
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I know this word is used a lot, and quite often not really justified, but this project is epic! :afro:
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totally agree - just mad! :cool:
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Madness and genius are close bedfellows. I'm erring on the side of genius. So eager to see the finished result!!
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nice replys guys ,, god its only a 8month project /homemade idea lol , chop cut measure and weld up lol with a few mods thown in lol
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i can just see look on ya face on the way to the MOT station :D
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i can just see look on ya face on the way to the MOT station :D
yearh they wont have a clue ,lol ill just phone and say , (booking a mk1 golf caddy for a mot ) lol , could do with a camrecorder lmao, ps just picked up a bargin on a spare turbo too
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not mutch to had due to been bisy ,but managed to make a swirl pot ad it in the tank and fit the high pressure pump and pipe it up and fit the vr6 fuel sender too , so the fuel gauge works
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2cxuic7.jpg)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/143orpg.jpg)
and going fit the hx40 cold side onto this smaller hotside 14 , which will make the dam thing pull ,
(http://i28.tinypic.com/i1iux3.jpg)
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cheers guys , ive no think billet alloy , im affraid otherwise i would have made some wider wheel spacers lol
, today thought best sort the rain tray out , to save my heater draging hot air and melting my plastic heater mesh lmao
first quick bit of tin cut trimed and welded in place
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2l9h2bn.jpg)
(http://i29.tinypic.com/x5pgfk.jpg)
then a quick bit of mesh cut down , to cover it all up
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2isft04.jpg)
and gas strut to lift bonet was going to make it electric lmao(getting carried away again )(http://i29.tinypic.com/rr81i1.jpg)
poped a quick carpet in ,and welded seats in/added seats belts
(http://i32.tinypic.com/r0nkw2.jpg)
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once again WOW!
now this is true homebrew dubbin' :cool:
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carnt beat it ,, :grin: first t5 turbo vw bug then the vr6 polo , the 61 splitscreen 3.0 v6 quad cam then the caddy 4 motion (highly modifyed ,by mr adaptorman lmao
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your making quite a collection there mr adaptorman :cool:
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what happened to your split btw after that twit piled into it?
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Love this, have been reading bit by bit, really coming together now!
Have you planned its first outing?
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what happened to your split btw after that twit piled into it?
sat in garage in need of tlc , so removed engine and think ill pop it on ebay :undecided:
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Love this, have been reading bit by bit, really coming together now!
Have you planned its first outing?
soon as its moted lmao , and that shouldnt be too long
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not mutch 2day dam wheather ,
fitted brake compansators dosent seem to make mutch differnce with the pedal height
and had the mot man up 2day to come veiw the car and have a check around
pointers i need to do
remove side pipe for mot
fit indactors (front)
too rear tyres
1 seat belt to change has a frade part
one suspension top mount ,has movement ,
other then this everythings go go go
apart from this for the time being , need to sort rear haldex controller and fit the propshaft.. spray and fill will come later , but had to give it 10min rub over
(http://i28.tinypic.com/11jrz3k.jpg)
fitted radio an speakers too lol
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what happened to your split btw after that twit piled into it?
sat in garage in need of tlc , so removed engine and think ill pop it on ebay :undecided:
gutted man loved the look of that :(
on a lighter note sounds like it needs less for the mot than 98% of the gti forums dailys :D
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WOW!! I have just sat and read the whole of this thread, awsome, would love to see this when its done, that exhaust manifold is a work of art, you should defo go in to buisness, you would make a fortune.
Keep up the good work!!!!!!
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nice one john only homemade stuff pal ,,,if i had a tig welder and the right machincery to cut the pipes correct it wouldnt be a problem
just remade the propshaft ,and im 100percent happy with it , with thicker tube , nice strong stick welded , done in lathe too;)to save any wooble
(http://i32.tinypic.com/331do1s.jpg)
and found a lump of 4inch alloy tube ideal for makeing a few things for future , ie alloy turbo short runner, air intake, maybe a new side pipe:lol:ideas are endless
(http://i26.tinypic.com/demv6v.jpg)
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bit morethis afternoon, trail fit of the standard bumper as im undecided wheather i like it or not , ,i might just thow those other homemade ones one for the time
(http://i26.tinypic.com/117h0u8.jpg)
then thought might as well thow the propshaft on , fits like a glove
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2b6ypd.jpg)
and quick sterro pic
(http://i28.tinypic.com/dyzbn.jpg)
then thought i better chop a lump of pipe and start on the airfilter as theres not mutch room runing a 4inch pipe , im thinking i need cold air so going to chop a hole in the inner wing and one in the bonett ,thow a scoop on the bonett somert i dint want to do , but with all that turbo/engine heat , i may have to do it , im also going to run a 4inch pipe inside the inner wing , which will blow nicely into the airfilter
(http://i26.tinypic.com/14oaj9l.jpg)
(http://i32.tinypic.com/348klec.jpg)
(http://i32.tinypic.com/fnv2bd.jpg)
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prefer it without bumpers tbh :)
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i do but , in a way nice to keep things looking std/sleeper ish :grin:
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well hit a few problems on test run , first couldnt see the gauges as there were too low , so , a quick rip out and re instail on the top of the dash sorted that out
(http://i27.tinypic.com/551ki1.jpg)
(http://i32.tinypic.com/2uqoua9.jpg)
then im havin turbo problems , ie late spooling and too mutch eccess smoke which im sure is from the hx40 . so had to re do and make a combo (hybrid/with hx40 and a t3/14 houseing ,this should alter things nicely
(http://i29.tinypic.com/ke7uqh.jpg)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/xlwmyb.jpg)
but then i think thge problem isnt the turbo at fault but the angle of the return oil feed pipe , grrr , which to move this or angle this means makeing another complete manifold , so ,may be a while longer now
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i think the side exit exhaust kinda gives the sleeper look away bro LOL
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i think the side exit exhaust kinda gives the sleeper look away bro LOL
really lmao ,,, i see plenty of corsas with big bore 4inch stuck out of the rear with 1.0litre engines rattleing away ,lmao
didnt think but i reckon this will work , first made a 12mm t3 flange
(http://i26.tinypic.com/15qxl5i.jpg)
then redrilled /tapped/ground off and added a divider
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2hi5btz.jpg)
then bolted it to the turbo snail , mounted and welded it on
to lift it just enoegh to get a wider return in there plus will make it better for the exhaust when the v bands arrive and ill also be able to change to run both turbos one for the road use which im fitting at mo and the other is for the track ,
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2hxbqr4.jpg)
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2v0k1g0.jpg)
(http://i27.tinypic.com/13ynnyd.jpg)
welded up and fitted the turbo , and thought , sh!t how do i get a 19mm socket in there lol ,, thought time foe a little adapting mod ,,,,
thought ill get a allen key and weld it on the nut ,,, simple ,
(http://i28.tinypic.com/2wfn4ls.jpg)
fits a treat
(http://i29.tinypic.com/21nmiq1.jpg)
(http://i32.tinypic.com/dp902g.jpg)
close but bolted back up and just made another return , at a 45deg angle to 5inch down to 45deg over transforbox , and piped back into top of sump
(http://i28.tinypic.com/2127g3b.jpg)
(http://i27.tinypic.com/fwhrww.jpg)
ill have to fire it up 2moz and see if it works any better fingers crossed , heres a quick video of the old one when just reving to 3000rpm
http://tinypic.com/r/102m4as/3
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right this after got a bit pissed with windows not operning so instailed the lot in 45mins lol
(http://i31.tinypic.com/2eogmqq.jpg)
quick check for the window switchers
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2m600me.jpg)
then thow the moters in
(http://i27.tinypic.com/x55bnm.jpg)
(http://i31.tinypic.com/1zp41hw.jpg)
then throw the lot back back , just had to make a cap for the doors cards
(http://i29.tinypic.com/dvjxxe.jpg)
fitted switchers and then fitted a afr/volt/turbo timer , had to do a bit of quick chopping but all wired up and done
(http://i30.tinypic.com/346njg7.jpg)
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first knock a hole for extra air
(http://i29.tinypic.com/nq8f38.jpg)
(http://i31.tinypic.com/2lne5xi.jpg)
may leave the top part off , lol extra 4inch of cold air may help
(http://i25.tinypic.com/24grnyq.jpg)
awaiting 2 pipes to fit airfilter
then thought make a quick flange to the old downpipe job done works a treat
(http://i32.tinypic.com/11t39g8.jpg)
quick fire up and the twit spins and spools now , lol
(http://i32.tinypic.com/v49xti.jpg)
i think ive sorted the old problem as there was a oil splash plate in this turbo and wasnt in the other , and no oil flying out now ,, left it reving at 5500 to make sure lol
next another little mod
(http://i31.tinypic.com/jq182f.jpg)
fitted some white plazma dails , white thew day , and green or cool blue and there nice and bright too
(http://i28.tinypic.com/3zl77.jpg)
(http://i32.tinypic.com/30j4k74.jpg)
also all the fuel system is piped up and fuel in the tank and sensor works a treat ,,,
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Awesome thread this. I do enjoy reading a true home brew!
Well done mate, looking forward to seeing this in the flesh at somepoint.
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cheers pal ,
bit of messing here but a few short vids of steemy washers/afr gauge/dash mounts gauges , instrument gauges, electric windows lmao , as rain was holding me off a bit
quick vacum test
http://tinypic.com/r/34qw6eq/3
afr test
http://tinypic.com/r/30us5cj/3
incar browze lol
http://tinypic.com/r/33vheyo/3
window quick test
http://tinypic.com/r/rvfxw1/3
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not mutch to only a dam pipe arrived today ,
(http://i30.tinypic.com/1zdrtea.jpg)
so thought might as well do the rear 4wd sorted , did the service then made a quick shifter, as i could find ought else to make one with
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2remweq.jpg)
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2dt23wz.jpg)
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yesss 4wd is here and works spot on also did some testing as the prime pump only needs primeing for a short time and lasts 20secs on 50/50 once primed ,
and a quick video showing it work
http://tinypic.com/r/wj6s2h/3
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fitted new homemade oil return
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and thought id add some bullet mirrors from a 60s moter
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and a little bee sting too lol
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not mutch to add ,bin checking all the nuts bolts, wireing gerneral stuff realy everything up and working
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another complete coat of underseal as there were a bit bits i missed
made those front smoked indiactor will fit nicely into the mk1 bumper ,,
(http://i28.tinypic.com/v5y2ki.jpg)
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quick small video of indicators
http://tinypic.com/r/309pmxf/3
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a few parts arrived today ,, so best thought get stuck in ,,
archers, airfilter rubber clamps , mint mk1 door, fuel cap ,bumper too
(http://i32.tinypic.com/4i5xk.jpg)
modifyed a airfilter breather another job out the way just waiting for 2 more clamps
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2mrftoj.jpg)
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2ja2r8.jpg)
then poped the bumper on
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tryed the archers for size,,
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not gooding to fit these until im happy with the rest of the car and it gets around to a spot of paint
(http://i28.tinypic.com/2nqegch.jpg) ill get the door poped on tomoz i reckon ,,
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Coming along nicely now fella. Well done
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nice nige , i keep trying , no point in doing a bit then leaving it for months , just keep at it ,, things soon change lol
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couple more bits sorted ,
thought id best make the fuel flap work and make a spring clip as i lost the bugger, now works a treat
(http://i31.tinypic.com/1o7ojs.jpg)
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2ljjl0k.jpg)
thought id rip door off as i had a solid one with good pins too
(http://i32.tinypic.com/2iuw7wg.jpg)
nice solid caddy door lol
(http://i30.tinypic.com/34t76f7.jpg)
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may feel odd filling up at the other side of car
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rear axle for the 4wd all wired up and working too
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top stuff.
Might be the photo but is one of the rear wheels sitting further out than the other?
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top stuff.
Might be the photo but is one of the rear wheels sitting further out than the other?
well spotted because im awaiting a spacer ,, to bring them evern , but because im unsure wee the wheel will sat when powers applied ive left a 5 deg camber on one wheel (inwoulds and 5 deg out on the other lol if u get my drift ,,
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this thread is insane lol
you have some talent there wish i could pick up a welder
and just fix and make things lol
keep up the good work fella :shocked:
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this thread is insane lol
you have some talent there wish i could pick up a welder
and just fix and make things lol
keep up the good work fella :shocked:
just get a scrap vechical pratice on and if all goes wrong least u can weight in and call it a day lol, cheerrob , have a turbo on ur vr6,,, reason i have a turbo wastegate, dumpvalve for one ,, and not a over hard job to sort
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Any updates dude?
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read on another forum that the ecu blown up and it needed a new one and a loom :undecided:
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yep thats right i was about ready for mot when , ive had a problem of not been able to rev the engine limiter past 4000rpm grrr , after basicly ripping removeing testing things , i found it was a ecu problem , so , a guy who was runing a similar ms unit sent me his msq , (me thinking it would cure the problem ) instead , total knackerd things up causeing the ecu to back feed from the 12v feed thew the ecu, and also wipeing my wideband controller out .grrrrr
so it needs a new ecu . loom , and wideband/controller , lucky guys on the forium helped me out, and ive orderd another ecu ,loom and controller , so in the mine time , i went and borrowed my mates ecu (same set up ) and his has a similar problem , so after checking everything thew found the only problem was 3 parts for the ecu to make the crank trigger spark better and pull thew the engine range , as i was so pissed,,, if id have known this from the start id have never sent another file to the ecu ,,
i have my mates ecu on at mo and the engine revs to 8000rpm without a problem ,
so today i made and fitted a better boost pipe , as the other was catching
, rear tyres fitted , so if i can sort the internal wideband fault ill be in the test station monday lol
other maybe a couple of weeks
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no chance its a bank holiday :smiley:
excellent perseverance
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well thought id start on the carpets and a fee few bits until the main bits arrive
riped seats out and made a few carpet bits , along with the rear half
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(http://i25.tinypic.com/14shc8y.jpg)
ill take a better pic 2moz
then due to a boost pipe catching the rocker cover and short runner , made a quick one as it didnt have a pipe bender
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then fitted those ford ka smoked indictor lights and added side light in them too
(http://i29.tinypic.com/15e9tuv.jpg)
and added some new rubber to the rear ,
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got a bit of proof of a data log shot when we fitted my mates ecu ,,, shows totaly differnert with no ecu cutting out , and reved over 7500rpm
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which im really chuffed about tbh ,, i so wont to drive it ,, ive only had to wait nearly 12months lmao
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had a nice package arrive to day ,
(http://i25.tinypic.com/33xhvdt.jpg) my resistors to change the injectors to high inpedance and ive got my data ready to send to the ecu ,,, which really helps,
and the new wideband arrive so had to fit the bugger lol
also ive now a spare gauge (carnt beat freebis lol)and both read correct , so ill stay with the red afr gauge in thed ash at mo ,as it reads volt/afr/battery voltage
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looking ossum, you must have a stack of money tucked away to fund this project! :laugh:
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looking ossum, you must have a stack of money tucked away to fund this project! :laugh:
i wish put it this way , ive under 1500 in total project so im not fussed as im on target considering ,,, :grin:
cheers guys all fun really ,
fitted my resistors today and yess the work a dam treat lol
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and going to insure the little beast monday ...
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and hopefully let the fun begin lol
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well guys we have a good update , drove it down to the mot station today lol
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mot guys couldnt belive what id done lmao , ended up been 30guys giveing me a headace of how id done it ....
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and nicely passed without a problem ,(i had to remove the side pipe thow lol)ive a nice engineers report too,,,to confirm the modications too
(http://i28.tinypic.com/2udue5x.jpg)
im also the 6th owner too lmao
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awesome news, well done :afro: you should change your name to the nutty professor :grin:
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That is awsome, are you going to be tracking it any time soon, would love to see it in action.
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fricking cool!!
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This is defo 1 of the best projects on here :cool:
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many thanks guys little chuffed myself for a first attempt evern thow its homade , the mot guys couldnt belive it , ,,one said , ive worked as a moter for the past 25years and never seen anything like it lol , he was taking pics his self lol
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quality fella, iv enjoyed reading bout this :smiley:
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amazing build, you really have got skills!! top job! :cool:
bring it along to players? go onnnnnnn :grin:
Dan
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i think a video of the beast should be a good way of celebrating well done cool peice of kit mate
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not bad ;)
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juses , replys replys lmao ,, carnt really reply to every one , but a massive thanks guys ,went on some test runs , and ive hit the first problem , lol
well ive hit first problem , (nothing seroius as yet lol) , the dam fuel tank problems , as evern thow theres battles in the tank , fuel is escaping and the fuel pump is draging air i reckon as it keeps makeing horried noises , like air and no fuel and i was lucky to get up the road with it as well , so thought chuff it ill rip the tank off , and fit the standard mk3 vr6 in tank pump and then add this other pump inline , few pics
(http://i30.tinypic.com/2rw43r6.jpg)
then made a straight step to kep fuel in the bottom ,plus a gauze to stopp fuel runing away
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but evern thow now the pumps sounds 100percent better ,i think like a **** ive piped it wrong
heres a quick daigram to explain
(http://i29.tinypic.com/f2vkvr.jpg)
ive piped the feed from the intake pump direct to inline high pressure pump to the filter and fuel rail ,
but the return from the fuel rail is piped direct to return of the intake vr6 pump , which im sure is wrong , because as it fils the intake pump it then returns inthe return fuel hose , which im sure i need to route the return to the tank and the vr6 pump as well
carnt belive a silly return pipe giving me a head ahe lmao,,, but yes i will defo get some vids up as once this is sorted ill be tuning this week end guys so should have some footage lol , but i was rather inpressed to say to the least as its so werid to drive , meaning as it i carnt see point in haveing a gearbox , as every time i blink my eyes i have to keep changing gear lol , 4wd works too , i tryed off a round about ,and hit the gas , fook me , it gets hairy lol , i dearnt floor it as its not tunied right yet ,,and dont wont to blow the engine with learn fuel or advanced timing knock
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well today i thought its about time i went for a run , first to bed the brakes in lol , and a bit of tunieing , tuck a full day and 40.00 of fuel and got tunied at 10psi , and juses its rapid ,lol and realy glad i added 4wd lol ,, everything went well and nothing fell off or came lose so weekend its time for another tune to 20psi , lol , but its a hand full ,(i think ill remove the radio as there no real purpose for it lol,, just after a camcorder to get some footage now
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Cant wait for footage :cool: :evil: :evil:
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we will have some u can count on that ,,
went and had the wheels tracked up today (guys liked it lol)
(http://i31.tinypic.com/35m0i68.jpg)
and the mk2 16v servo arrived (thank god lol)
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and a of pic
(http://i31.tinypic.com/3151t3t.jpg)
going to try strap the web cam and recored a bit of driveing , may work lol
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ive hit a problem , lol any ideas how i cure torque steer lol , soon as the boost kicks it , its near inpossible to keep straight lol , so today i thought i best remodify the brakes , and added a mk2 16v servo/slave only thing most may just do a near direct bolt on ,but due to the exhust and header tank , i had to re mod it lol
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2ufxf6e.jpg)
and that pin that holds the arm in place was a twit to get out lol
(http://i31.tinypic.com/24lj52d.jpg)
once fitted
(http://i30.tinypic.com/qoycd2.jpg)
had to chop a bit out of the header too
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job done brakes dont seem any better considering but its a bit late to go back now ,,
the 4wd makes a right differnce when i floor the engine lol, nothing seems to be catching either lol
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again.
What an awesome project. It just doesn't get boring, you make it look so easy and so simple. Hats off to you, serious engineering work gone into this.
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well my homemade idea held well , lol but sadly the engine didnt i only got it tunied to 8.7psi of boost and i ended up with engine crank failure ,,, , engines now buggard the oil pump , all the shells, mains, crank , and trying to locate anothe engine if anyone has a 2.8 24v or 3.2 24v mk4/5 engine can anyone asist ,,,
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That's a real shame.
Hope you get some replacement sorts as this is a great project.
Obviously this would be a great car for the winter, 4wd in the wet and ice weather would be very useful and lots of fun in the dry too.
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ive found one yesssssssssssss, which will be arriveing today .... so i can start tickering lol,, thank fook ,,,very good price too , so its round too of the caddy 4wd project ,,
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You are relentless!
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You are relentless!
lol cheers , no matter what the problem everything is sortable,,
another engine arrived this afternoon ,,,
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spare flywheel little rusty but feels half decent lol
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give me something to ticker with and im going to leave the alloy sump on this one ,just to be safe
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what do you do for a living?
you no how to spend the pennies :rolleyes:
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what do you do for a living?
you no how to spend the pennies :rolleyes:
work in nettos stackin shelfs ,, engine was cheep ,,,,,but look on ebay these are anything from 500/1000 ,,lol i could have bought a car for that price lol
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Work in Nettos? You've gotta be sh!tting me! You should be an engineer or a fabricator! :shocked:
This project is just brilliant! I keep going back to it coz if there's a problem you just make something else!!! :cool:
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Work in Nettos? You've gotta be sh!tting me! You should be an engineer or a fabricator! :shocked:
This project is just brilliant! I keep going back to it coz if there's a problem you just make something else!!! :cool:
cheers nice idea , but like i said its a homemade idea , lke most just go out and buy custom parts , .i.e exhuast manifolds /short runner and custom parts , i make my own and keeps the costs to a minium ,,be nice to have a workshop to do them in ,, thow lol
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bit of gernal stripping checking this after to make sure the engine is in decent , i was actury suprized when i removed the sump , very clean in there,
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checked all the shells mains and oil pump
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next rocker and clyinder head removed
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checked the bores and there no lips at all nice clean smooth bores is always a good sign
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also decieded i thought id treat myself to a new steel single mass flywheel to do away with all that dual mass crap
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just finshing off the homemade headspacer , saves removing other too
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bit more homemade modifying this moring made a new headspacer ,
fits a dam treat too
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working at Netto must be a cover for something?
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working at Netto must be a cover for something?
ru been seroius ? afraid i do , this is just a bit of past time fun really ,one guy in his own litle world lol
finished it off today, im happy with it so its getting thown on lol
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quick clean up and check of the head
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found a bit of vw dove blue paint too , lol so addded some to the block
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ill get the clyinder all refitted and torqued back up 2moz ,and look work start on stripping my old unit out ,,;)
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had a spare hour to day so thought id prep the head for the low compression spacer and gasket instail first
split the new gasket as i dont need the middle shim
(http://i33.tinypic.com/r9e8oj.jpg)
tin of copper sealer
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then use copper head sealer on the block
(http://i36.tinypic.com/xkyec0.jpg)
fit the botom layer
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then compression spacer
(http://i37.tinypic.com/34hi784.jpg)
then top part of gasket
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then fit the head and torque the head in the correct order
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then get some bars to make sure the varible cam pulleys are tight lol and double checking the timing as well
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one engine ready for boost ,,
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This is an amazing project well impressed just read 1-27!
Great fabricating skillz!! Reinforced my opinion of do it yourself.
I also like how you've kept the caddy practical by retaining the towbar :wink:
Will continue to watch with interest and hope your new engine holds up to the abuse...
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This is an amazing project well impressed just read 1-27!
Great fabricating skillz!! Reinforced my opinion of do it yourself.
I also like how you've kept the caddy practical by retaining the towbar :wink:
Will continue to watch with interest and hope your new engine holds up to the abuse...
nice one glad u like the idea ,,,(carnt beat a towbar lol) it was the sump which causd the problem was starving the oil oilpump ,, grrr othwise it may still have been runing
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dude haven't you got this fitted and running yet? :lol: ;)
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This is an amazing project well impressed just read 1-27!
Great fabricating skillz!! Reinforced my opinion of do it yourself.
I also like how you've kept the caddy practical by retaining the towbar :wink:
Will continue to watch with interest and hope your new engine holds up to the abuse...
nice one glad u like the idea ,,,(carnt beat a towbar lol) it was the sump which causd the problem was starving the oil oilpump ,, grrr othwise it may still have been runing
It's not much consolation but at least you know what caused it to go pop so can be avoided in future.
I'm loving the metal based lunacy....
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havin to work a few extra hours at nettos lol ,ill get it in dont u panic ,,,, :grin: i wont rest until i have my 25psi 4 wd rubber burner eating evos , and what ever else i can find ,lol, saying that 8psi was mental enoegh lol
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Sod Nettos, unless you really enjoy it of course, should look for a job where you could put your metal fettling powers/ enthusiasm to good use.
Just my 3p
I'm off to apply for the training for the job that I want.... taking my own advice and that
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cool i dont have to time to train for the paperwork needed to do this for a living
i decided to rip the lot back out lol
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pic of the upratted shaft see if i can snap this buggar lol
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riped out
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old nasty lump lol
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new one awaits
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and had to re grind part of the turbo manifold i made as the flange was blowing a bit , and nicely fitted and niped up
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ill get the rest rebuilt up 2moz
then theres a few bits in the engine bay to be modifyed
while i await the new flywheel to arrive
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Awesome! Can't wait to see this engine running! make sure you get some decent in-car videos whilst you tune it! :smiley:
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cool i dont have to time to train for the paperwork needed to do this for a living
You dont need paper work to get a job, you have to prove that your capable of doing the work, which you are :afro:
I do a lot of fabrication in work and we haven't got half the tools you got in your shed and we do this for a living. I am trying to talk my boss into buying a plasma cutter as it would save me alot of hassle
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Awesome! Can't wait to see this engine running! make sure you get some decent in-car videos whilst you tune it! :smiley:
web cam ready instailed lol :laugh:
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cool i dont have to time to train for the paperwork needed to do this for a living
You dont need paper work to get a job, you have to prove that your capable of doing the work, which you are :afro:
I do a lot of fabrication in work and we haven't got half the tools you got in your shed and we do this for a living. I am trying to talk my boss into buying a plasma cutter as it would save me alot of hassle
i understand what ur saying , but most jobs in tails cvs/quaifations/ ie if i went to a company and said i can do all off this but ive no paperwork they would shut the door ,,,hernce why i make my own ideas in the shed ,,and try to make time when possible
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cool i dont have to time to train for the paperwork needed to do this for a living
You dont need paper work to get a job, you have to prove that your capable of doing the work, which you are :afro:
I do a lot of fabrication in work and we haven't got half the tools you got in your shed and we do this for a living. I am trying to talk my boss into buying a plasma cutter as it would save me alot of hassle
i understand what ur saying , but most jobs in tails cvs/quaifations/ ie if i went to a company and said i can do all off this but ive no paperwork they would shut the door ,,,hernce why i make my own ideas in the shed ,,and try to make time when possible
I'm reasonably sure a custom shop would be interested if you parked your homemade 4motion turbo caddy outside and said something along the lines of "giz a job" :grin: Or if you take it to some car shows and get talking to people.
Also there is a thing called ILA (dependant where your based) but they can give you between 200-500 per year towards college or evening classes. I'm thinking of taking a fabricators course to get my welders ticket. Just need to get my finger out my hoop :grin:
If you need a hand writting a cv/ covering letter man gimme a PM.
PS Plasma cutters are the closest thing you can get to having an actual light sabre :cool:
Look forward to the videos all the same dude.
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nice one pal ,, plazma cutters are good , theres a few types that work differnert mines a push the nozzel down and pull up and press the trigger to arc as it blows thew steel , better when ur following a edged outline , makes cutting so easy , as free hand can be a little tricky in keeping the line/curve right lol, got mine of ebay *said it was faulty ,,, as it wouldnt arc ,, , so i riped the curcit board out within 20mins repalced the rely and never had a problem since ,,, bargin for 70.00 lol cuts 5mm ok too
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if this guy works in netto's stacking shelves then i will eat my friggin hat !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ps.....top project mate, probably the best i've come across, and defo by far the most interesting :smiley:
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if this guy works in netto's stacking shelves then i will eat my friggin hat !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ps.....top project mate, probably the best i've come across, and defo by far the most interesting :smiley:
in that case u better make sure ur hates edable lol cos i do ,,,, :grin:i just have a go , thats all , just the old yorkshire homemade way ,
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pls don't tell me that you seriously work at nettos?
such an epic build thread :cool:
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pls don't tell me that you seriously work at nettos?
such an epic build thread :cool:
affraid so . not the best job tbh ,but its a job , and pays the household bills,(i can dream and say wish i had my own company doing this with all the proper machinery and working conditions ,ive done conversions now and this wil be the last ,due to time been tight ,there on about moving stores as well ,so i could end up milages away , and have less time on my hands
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would you not prefer to be working for an engineering company, qualifications aside, I am sure someone will take you on with these skillz! :smiley:
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Nothing wrong with Netto, he could be branch or regional manager for all we know. Even if he's the trolley boy there nothing wrong with that provided he's happy and it helps him maintain his lifestyle choices.
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you owe me 45 mins ;)!! but was 45 min well spent reading this!!
AMAZING!!!
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thanks guys , hours arnt to bad and gives me a few spare hours here and there to sort a few bits and bobs out too ,,
little bisy so might not have a few updates for a few days, unless i grab a bit of spare time ,, many thanks all ,,, :smiley:
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had a bit of spare time so finshed the oil return off ,
first shaped the pipe
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then knocked a hole in the sump
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grineded dowty washers to fit flush
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fits a treat
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deciede to chop into the block slighty reason is , i know the driveshafts runs close , so had to make sure
poped a run of weld around it
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made sure the sump was free of fileing and dirt , (thinners sorts the job out)
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job sorted ,,
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she will soon be spooling again ,guys
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That looks, badboy :cool:
Need to get a video of when you start it up for all the "folks at home" who're watching the developments :grin:
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what's the black bug in the garage?
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That looks, badboy :cool:
Need to get a video of when you start it up for all the "folks at home" who're watching the developments :grin:
ull be in luck i just bought a 20 quid cam recorder lol works too ,lolso ill do one maybe next week thow pal
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what's the black bug in the garage?
u mean my other sleeper lol , its a highly modifyed (by me ) its a 1972 bug fully de seemed homemade rear wings , 5speed maual front and rear discs , porshce 911 seats , alloy door cards, lowerd beem, runs at 1.5bar of boost , lol , its rwd drive , 300bhp and sits at 150mph if u wish to press the pedal , it also do rolling burn outs thew the gearbox , and as hydrolic line lock fited and smoothed dash with asorted vdo gauges , in the rear a expolice 20v 5clyinder 850 turbo ,, hahaha heres a quick pick , everything done my me , lol evern added a electronic side scoop for cooling the intercooler too ,,rica 304 ecu too lol again all homemade
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hasnt moved in 2years ,, bt i garnette it will fire up with a battery and drive mental lol
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You're a naughty boy!
You mean a 850 Volvo motor? Nice choice
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You're a naughty boy!
You mean a 850 Volvo motor? Nice choice
naughty maybe , but cool to drive , 12 sec quarter mile too lol , ull not find a t5 volvo doing that lol
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Not seen a T5 install in a bug before, nice concept, especially how you've installed it utilising the Volvo gearbox. Most engine swaps are hooked up to the existing bug transaxle.
Looks like you've done a good smooth/de-seam job too, well impressed.
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mental :evil: :evil: :evil: :cool: :afro:
you really should be doing this for a living :wink:
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as said before your a nut case.......albeit an extremely talented one :cool:
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Not seen a T5 install in a bug before, nice concept, especially how you've installed it utilising the Volvo gearbox. Most engine swaps are hooked up to the existing bug transaxle.
Looks like you've done a good smooth/de-seam job too, well impressed.
nice one nige tbh this was my first idea resto of a vw bug , and i thought i bet no bugger else has a complete t5 volvo turbo sat in the rear lol , ive not found aything around my aread to beat it , ie v6 clio /scoobys/fords.cossi/ i carnt catch them on corners but on the straight i just floor the gas in 3rd and say bye bye lol while there still changeing gears ,,
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as said before your a nut case.......albeit an extremely talented one :cool:
just fun all started when i saw my dad do a clutch on a car , i was at school 12year old and did my first fiat regata gearbox tuck me 2 weeks lol , but got there in the end ,,sometimes i do think why netto , (its less stress and easyer id say ,,,
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more quality work by your good self, respect!!
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more quality work by your good self, respect!!
cheers jase , as said its just a bit of fun really , only a case of cut , shape fit and weld ,,,but it works , as i couldnt find anyone in the u,k thats done one runing ,, :grin:
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well i thought might as check the gearbox as i was hearing a horrible free play noise and excess play between gears (like a engine mount had gone , so here we are the insides of a 6speed 02m gearbox lol
(http://i38.tinypic.com/90yrgz.jpg)
looks nice and clean ,
diff looks beefy
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beefy gears , so thought rip the lot out , and check all the bearings
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(http://i33.tinypic.com/2z8rnko.jpg)
everything looks realy nice and all bearings look in decent shape too with no rough or pittered bearings ,or damaged teeth
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i only found some very slight wear on the input shaft
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so im happy to the problem is the dam horried dual mass flywheel , as i grabbed it and there must be 3inch of side to side play and 4mm of bearing movemenet , so
waiting on new single mass flywheel, so decided to re build the gearbox ,, miht as well reuse it ...
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the thought of taking a gearbox apart makes my balls jump into my mouth, u r one crazy mofo
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the thought of taking a gearbox apart makes my balls jump into my mouth, u r one crazy mofo
lol lol not bad to mess with
this after more gearbox ratios and dif changeing as iwant taller gears
first to 2 6speed 02m gearboxs one is the 4motion 4wd the other 2wd
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2z3peno.jpg) notice the differce in bellhouseings
then riped both gearboxs apart and removed the difs from both gearboxs
and removed the studs (nice little job lol)
(http://i35.tinypic.com/do2ntf.jpg)
which then looks like this
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2dabt6s.jpg)
and split the ring gear of the 4motion dif
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then split the other gearbox
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remove diff ull see the lengh differnce as one has a spline for the transfor box
(http://i34.tinypic.com/30us749.jpg)
had to drill these as i dint want to damage the ring gear
30mins later
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little tip when tapping these pins out , drill a piolet hole and insurt a punch , as if u try to hammer these out they cruch and go really tight in the holes
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rivots removed (orderd new bolts to refit )
youll see the size differnce
(http://i34.tinypic.com/21n43l3.jpg)
then re fit and bolt it back together ,, done done lol
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dead easy :grin:
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dead easy :grin:
it is ,,,, nothing hard about this bit , just a few wacks with the old hammer , and no bark missing from my hands either lmao
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few pics of diff , fitted and therd locked
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job sorted :D
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I've had a number plate holder that needs to be changed over for the last week and I can't get the motivation to do that, let alone rebuild a gearbox 'cos I've got a few minutes spare :laugh:
Can't say anything more than fair play, fella. This has got be one of the most interesting threads on here and I look forward to each and every update.
Keep up the good work mate.
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lol top man fella , will basicly im awaiting a flywheel then i can re fit the lot ,,
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well still no dam flywheel yet , so i thought id kill a bit of free time and split this r32 engine see how bad it is ,has a mint dual mass flywheel
(http://i37.tinypic.com/nzk520.jpg)
removed head and my first thought was right , meaning basicly the engines crank is shot , as u can se were the piston has been tapping at the head,
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2afc0zk.jpg)
removed pistonds and rod and tbh they dont look that bad , considering some ive seen in the past and the bores look good in the block
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2qui26a.jpg)
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then found the problem (ive never seen mains this bad )
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so tested the clyinder head and removed the 4 valves and lucky they fine , so i have my r32 head i wanted ,,,which ill build another moter up when ive more time , regards the rest of the r32 i dont think ill be bothering with it
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Holy jesus christ this is intense. I have just changed the front grill of my car and put new lights in and im proud of it....hmm got a bit to go yet.......
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its only nuts bolts and cogs lol ,, all fun
thought id give the gearbox a quick scrub up ,
from this
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to this (easy way lol)
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ADAPTORMAN my car has a rattle. Its driving me mental, could you and your plasma cutter fix it????
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ADAPTORMAN my car has a rattle. Its driving me mental, could you and your plasma cutter fix it????
of corse :grin might be the roof illcome thow and cut it off ,,,,, :wink:
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thought id pop a bit of spray on gearbox mount
(http://i36.tinypic.com/r2oz8m.jpg)
then end up giving the engine bay a quick going over , money spent 10.00 ,
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but i want to keep the boady looking rough , (sleep effect ....:thumbs_up:)
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missed one lol outside shot
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evern had time for a few more updates so also found some correct fitment mk1 coilovers so i modifyed these and they fit a lot better , so thought id had the top mounts , along with my modifyed driveshaft to make sure nothing catchers ,,,another mod sorted ,, and as always a few pics ,:thumbs_up:
(http://i36.tinypic.com/2qamur4.jpg)
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First post here guys
Adaptorman I just signed up after reading this whole thread, absolutely awesome project. I'm building a VR6T at the moment myself so I have a few questions for you, Where did you get your Holset? I've been after one for a while but they're quite hard to get hold of.
And what were the HT leads you used on the car? Short ones, look ideal for my smoothed bay.
Thanks in advance
Ken
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hi pal many thanks on reading the therd , only homemade stuff , ive done a few mk3 vrt s srsom moters ,, im sure my mate has a holset hx35 good for 400 , but only thing be carefull as they have ripid spool and break either 3rd gear or blow the diff of of the gearboxs , reason most go for the 02m 6speed ,,
or u can chance this depending on which setup out going for ,, if i can help just ask,
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Nice one what are the specs of the turbo? What kinda rpm do they spool on the 12v, dont mind a bit of lag if it'd lose the early spool/broken box lol My car is all DIY your like a god, looking for a welder now to practice.
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Nice one what are the specs of the turbo? What kinda rpm do they spool on the 12v, dont mind a bit of lag if it'd lose the early spool/broken box lol My car is all DIY your like a god, looking for a welder now to practice.
everyone has there own spec , but ive a spare turbo on a t4 flange is ideal for a vr6 turbo , .84 houseing to4e cold side
spools from 3000rpm (safe for the gearbox) 6800/7500rpm depending on ur ecu set up
ive a basicly brand new hx35 but it has a t3 and a 18houseing so that wouldnt sppol ntil around 4000rpm whith the big houseing
ive also a brand new 38mm wastegate and flanged still boxed bang on ur ur set up
heres a few things for you
on a stock engine 10psi is the max unless u drop the engine compression 8.5/9.1 head spacer u can run over a bar of boost on stock internals ,good for 400bhp ,
engine spacers i made my own lol
38mm wastegate
either stock turbo manifold .or pulse manifold ideal to make one to spool the turbo better
stock ht leads are fine on stock ecu , or fibre ones if u run standalone ecu
plugs ngkr7e cooler plugs are a must and these are cheep too
dumpvalve ,(sure i have one of those too lol)
2.5 univeral piping kit id recomend use better hose clamps as the standards ones are crap ,plenty on ebay 15.00 for 20 asorted clamps
injectors , are high inpedance 2pin , depending on ur boost and fuel set up , white 36lb 350bhp.greens 440cc 400bhp
intercooler loads around from 70/130.00 2.5 bore fm intercoolers
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I had an ATP turbo mani but I sold it as I'm making a "y-peice" type manifold so I can have the turbo mounted where I want it, going to be using the original half manifolds with slightly increased bore then basically a 2-1-flange, couple of people on vr6oc and corrado forum have done this.
I was looking for one with a similar spec to yours with the 4inch inlet and the silencer ring as I'm a big fan of the sound but a couple of turbo'd guys have said it can get a bit annoying on a daily so I'd like the option of silencing it if needed.
Have a head spacer taking it to 8.5:1, will be running ARP rod a head bolts when I can afford them and going to be running the C2 motorsports software and maf with 440 injectors, good for 400bhp easily.
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I had an ATP turbo mani but I sold it as I'm making a "y-peice" type manifold so I can have the turbo mounted where I want it, going to be using the original half manifolds with slightly increased bore then basically a 2-1-flange, couple of people on vr6oc and corrado forum have done this.
I was looking for one with a similar spec to yours with the 4inch inlet and the silencer ring as I'm a big fan of the sound but a couple of turbo'd guys have said it can get a bit annoying on a daily so I'd like the option of silencing it if needed.
Have a head spacer taking it to 8.5:1, will be running ARP rod a head bolts when I can afford them and going to be running the C2 motorsports software and maf with 440 injectors, good for 400bhp easily.
nice one i assume uve the mk3 vr lump? as unsure were i posted but i made one of these to suilt my 24v lump but the problem was i didnt/or i couldnt get enoegh clearnce in a mk1 in a mk2/3 ull be fine and they work a treat i have some pics some were if u widsh me to didg them out and its not hard to make either , ps i have a set of r32 manifold if needed , as well as turbo .wastage and some alloy 100 tube as well lol
have an update at last my new solid massflywheel arrived replaces my 24lb dual to to 16lb steel one and some pics guys
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(http://i38.tinypic.com/2ii8rx4.jpg)
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and a pic of 3 types ,
left is mk4 32 dual mass/second 2.8 4motion.3rd my singla mass
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bolted on looks werid lol nice wide offset
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hit a small problem this engine block has on stud differnert why im unsure ,(maybe because this engine was from a 2wd vechical
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next thow gearbox back on with its transfor and starter etc
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next might as well make a start on getting the buggar thown back in lol
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there we are back in lol
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bit more done
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hope this oil maybe better
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looking more like a engine , fingers crossed for the first up 2moz ,,,
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hope this oil maybe better
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same spec as the quantum longlife 3 low SAPS, VW 504 and VW 507... good spec :afro:
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hope this oil maybe better
(http://i36.tinypic.com/ogw1oo.jpg)
same spec as the quantum longlife 3 low SAPS, VW 504 and VW 507... good spec :afro:
thanks chris as im not up on oils and thought it may help the engine last a while longer ,,as no buggar seemed to if this was ok to use :undecided:
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Nice work, you throw engine in like your doing an oil change lol
You not going for a paddle clutch on this? We had to change my mates to a paddle n he's running bout 330lbs/ft and was killing the standard one. My car is a mk3 vr6 yeh so there is acres of space behind the block for turbo and mani.
Keep the updates coming, must be nearly finished.
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Nice work, you throw engine in like your doing an oil change lol
You not going for a paddle clutch on this? We had to change my mates to a paddle n he's running bout 330lbs/ft and was killing the standard one. My car is a mk3 vr6 yeh so there is acres of space behind the block for turbo and mani.
Keep the updates coming, must be nearly finished.
no need its around 240mm , friction plate as the mk3 vr sachs clutch holds 400bhp and thats 238mm so mine will hold , very easy conversion and good power out puts from as stock u think erm there ok u bob a blower and juses christ lol
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managed to do a bit more and a quick video , finaly got the engine runing too
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not good qual..ty (mobile )
http://tinypic.com/r/1zdlt7d/4
should have it the other bits done 2moz ready for its road test monday
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mmmmmmmmmmmm shiny :cool:
mmmmmmmmmmmm grunty :evil:
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Need a video of this on the road, roll on Monday!
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Your lunacy is a beautiful thing to behold....
Bugsy the first go in standing in the back hanging on the roll bar :grin:
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
Seriously though. :cool:
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Lets hope it lasts longer than the last one :evil:
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thanks guys but ive bad over feuling at mo , carnt sort it as yet , something with the injectors , like its pulseing fuel like its a crank sensor trigger ,,more holding back ,, dam thing
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well theres nothing else to change i found a injector resistor at fault its made it better and revs clean but , i carnt get hold of the lumpy idiol issuise ,, after re doing all the inlet manifold /injectors seals, and inlet gasketsasi thought it maybe air , i can only think its now engine related ,so ill have to take it for aspin and see if a run will sort the problem as it maybe a bad valve seat
fitted another wideband and finished the engine bay off too
decided to fit lauch control
(http://i37.tinypic.com/zxqmon.jpg)
add a wideband gaugeto keep a better eye on things
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make the 4wd switchable
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If you ever sell this i call shotgun!
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If you ever sell this i call shotgun!
u want to buy it.................... :wink:
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I would buy it if you would take 2 kids my liver and a dave my dog as part ex lol :wink:
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lmao ,,, ill need a mars bar as well lol
right ive had a dam problem with lumpy idiol , after 3days of rechecking wireing /maping it has to be a internal engine problem , so removed the rocker cover and found this (pic upside down) ull notice the cam timing isnt algined , as i couldnt understand why as i know i algined this with a locking tool , so thought , i better do more detailed removeal
(http://i35.tinypic.com/207ok8y.jpg)
so stripped off the vvt pulleys then the rear plate and found this
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a brokern piston ring on the cam? as it looks as it been digging in the vvt pulley causeing it to lock , i assume with oil pressure ,making the timing no to algin ,,
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2zho611.jpg)
so replaced all 6 of the oil rings and re fited the vvt and vvt pulleys re timed it up and yipee , it now starts and idiols loads better ,and nic vacum at 20
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2ypgja0.jpg)
loads better on afr as well
(http://i35.tinypic.com/et6rfp.jpg)
all back just a water leak to sort , and i think im about ready for round too of tuning lol
(http://i36.tinypic.com/2heg3du.jpg)
quick night shot of the caddy
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i think i might kidnap you and keep you in a locked garage with my mk2, and make u modify for food :P
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i think i might kidnap you and keep you in a locked garage with my mk2, and make u modify for food :P
lol cheers but more bad news no bugger will insure it , grrr
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no bugger will insure it , grrr
Now you're going to tell us you're only 19 years old :grin:
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no bugger will insure it , grrr
Now you're going to tell us you're only 19 years old :grin:
lol i wish ,im over 35 full no claims, no points (yet lol)
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have you tried adrian flux?
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have you tried adrian flux?
yep said no ,,
so used frogman james lol now sorted
well just managed to get it insured ,so thought id give it a try , and personaly not too inpressed with it , as gearbox ratios to turbo spool are way out , good thing moterway cruiseing is unbeliveable lol, i geared down and floored it , and christ , it lights up to 15psi then the dam clutch is slipping ,,, grrr, more gearbox on and off ,(may need bedding a bit as the flywheel is new lol,but when that turbo kicks in christ , the caddys like a transformer ,nice normal burbble then a turbo spool and boost , and hold on ,lol ,
added r spec boost controller, (nice ball bearing and spring type)
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2gugmk8.jpg)
quick engine shot
(http://i38.tinypic.com/nn2tjt.jpg)
caddy arrives back in one piece from its 15psi test run/everything holding well so far ,,,
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2v1ofnq.jpg)
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AWSOME matey, glad its sorted now, btw where do you live i want a go in both the caddy and your bug ,hehee :kiss: please rofl!!
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just...Wow. Seriously, WOW! What a read, what a project, unbelievable man, hats off to you!
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Nice one, congrats on getting it done.
I'm felling adventurous and going to have a bash at changing my clutch now I've changed my suspension. Previously only changed my oil :grin:
Good insperational read.
Taking it to any shows or meets?
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Taking it to any shows or meets?
+1 would be awesome to see in the flesh :cool: :cool:
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thanks guys , its nothing that good its full of rusty /and dints lol ,pop some dates up of shows if there not a million miles away ill have a drive ,,
cheers on the look out for a reasonable camrecorder ,, guys any model numbers spec etc ,, as this one i have is past its sell my date lol
ps went on some test runs 2day , and all has gone well ,,, i decided to leave it at 8psi until ive a few things sorted first lol , but i have tryed it at 15psi ,, was a right buzz been dragged up the road lmao
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What kinda RPM were you seeing full boost by then? 3500?
I told you that clutch wouldnt last! lol
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What kinda RPM were you seeing full boost by then? 3500?
I told you that clutch wouldnt last! lol
hi pal clutch is fine just needed bedding in , and holding fine a 15psi im seeing 1 psi at 2500/10psi3500/1500psi at 4200
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Must be mad even with the 8psi never mind 15!
How much you want for the hx35 with the 18cm housing? pm me if you want I couldn't figure out how.
Ken
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Must be mad even with the 8psi never mind 15!
How much you want for the hx35 with the 18cm housing? pm me if you want I couldn't figure out how.
Ken
it is ought to see it now lol
(the hx35 is a brand new core ,with a lighty used hotside houseing 350
we have just been doing a bit of tuning turned boost upto 19psi tapering down to 17psi with conservative timing afrs 11.5 and the injector duty is around 80 percent
so a calculated guess bhp to be around 380hp at moment and the stock clutch has a slight slip now and again under hard load
(http://i35.tinypic.com/30hszrn.jpg)
also try this at light was colder air temps and im hitting 20psi at 11.5 afr ,so shes holding well, its dam mental lol
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fitted fuel pressure too
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not mutch but a bit of test footage , dam mic isnt very good dam breaks up so u carnt hear turbo spool and dump valve grr
http://tinypic.com/r/11ae9z7/4
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dam that thing is quick!!!
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Sh!t the bed. :cool:
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:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: as Fcuk!!
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its sh!te vid tbh , as i was just testing , so ill get a mate down to get some outside footage , u should all hear the dam thing then lol
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ill get a better on sorted ,,, guys ,,,that was a test idea see the cammra works llll :grin:
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awesome :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Stupidly quick - love it! :laugh:
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na just fun really ,,
no probs well after more tunieing ive burnt the clutch out so a more updates to come im affraid as clutchers dont like 8/15/21psi of boost going thew them so going for a 5 paddle cermic clutch next ,, see how that performs lll
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You've done all that and I haven't even got my 20v through an MOT :grin: Awesome project adaptorman :)
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You've done all that and I haven't even got my 20v through an MOT :grin: Awesome project adaptorman :)
local lad cool ,, :grin:no point im waiting/thinking and doing a bit ,just hit head on ,,, job gets done a lot quicker ,, lol well it works for me ,,,unsure about you ,,
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update , stock dual mass/clutch buggard holds 8psi on stock dual mass,then turning boost up to 15/17psi the dual mass is buggard and friction plate slipping, so replaced the stock dual mass with a solid steel singal mass and bought a 5 paddle type clutch instead reckon i get a 40percent increase in holding power (so the clutch guy states after the run in period )
how true this is time will tell ,
, decied to go for a 5 paddle clutch instead of the 3 paddle type as it will be a bit less graby and ok for road use few pics
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2s404.jpg)
(http://i36.tinypic.com/1zb730i.jpg)
more engine gearbox stripping again lol
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more engine gearbox stripping again lol
bet you could do it with your eyes closed now :grin:
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yearh make things simple then they come back out simple lol
also noticed ive been havin a few intake air problems as the intake temps have been reading wrong , causeing hold back , this was due to when i sent some settings to the ecu via easytherm there wernt the correct values , so nicely alterd them as well and aded another sensor
(http://i36.tinypic.com/281hog7.jpg)
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little update , due to a forium pulling my front brake idea down (when it was a stock calipare carrier , ive decided to update them
so here goes
got a pair of 4pot wilwoods
(http://i35.tinypic.com/r02us6.jpg)
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2pod5l1.jpg)
stock calipar pic
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tempory fit of the wilwood
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first thought all seems ok as i was told these had 330mm discs
as mine are only 312mm and the discs are too big for these calipars, as these came from a volvo 850r
(http://i33.tinypic.com/adorv7.jpg)
so the next size i can only get is 286mm discs which ill try tomorrow
as the outers fit nice and makeing the adaptors isnt a big problem
(http://i37.tinypic.com/xmk5k7.jpg)
plus these wilwoods just catch my 17inch alloys but will smaller discs they will miss ,
what do u guys reckon i should do ,(alway good to have some advise)
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Clutch looks sweet :) had a 3 puck one on my mini and it was like a switch, awful around town. 5 paddle looks interesting, have to let us know how you get on :)Upgrading to 4 pot callipers should offset the difference in brake disc size and will make life easier all round :afro: where abouts are you adaptorman if I'm local?
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Clutch looks sweet :) had a 3 puck one on my mini and it was like a switch, awful around town. 5 paddle looks interesting, have to let us know how you get on :)Upgrading to 4 pot callipers should offset the difference in brake disc size and will make life easier all round :afro: where abouts are you adaptorman if I'm local?
reason i went for a 5 paddle not as ferce as a 3 paddle plate , havin to wait for some smaller 288mm discs so i can adapt these calipars to pipe them up, nr doncaster so not to far away
im after a pair of left and right hand therds bar any idea who sells it
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BAPP bolts in brighouse do threaded bar not sure if they do both ways threaded though. Would imagine Dixon Hall in Wakefield or similar will have it or be able to get it in :)
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tryed bap bolts in roth and they dont sell to way therds grr , some bugger must sell it ,,
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Ah so one half left thread and one side right thread. hmm try these guys they did me some titanium stuff for the boat a while back :)
http://www.threadedbar.co.uk/ (http://www.threadedbar.co.uk/)
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nice one pal... ill give them a buzz 2moz , but good if they can sort it , as i could just normal threded bar , but a pain to keep removing the bars to turn them , i was also looking at left hand tap and die , :grin:, time ive right right size maybe easyer just buying some done ,,,
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well im runind 288 as the wilwoods just clear due to alloys
so went out testing , all i can say is why didnt i fit these first off , dosent have a problem locking the wheels , and ive also use a t in the rear brakes removed the conpansator valves ,and adjusted the servo up which helps loads
managed to get a couple of updates nothing great thow
first made adaptors and made sure everthing algines up on the calipars
(http://i36.tinypic.com/fz1bq.jpg)
also made so i can remove them to go back to stock use too
then quick rub down andgave door some spray , (was fed up of looking at a blue door
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2v0vm.jpg)
then rubbed it down to add to rough affect lol
(http://i38.tinypic.com/orihwj.jpg)
next , i wanted more rear wheel camber so added a bit
(http://i34.tinypic.com/vzj09h.jpg)]
quick ruber over rear window with buffer
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2lnixw8.jpg)
moved wiper so stops in centre maybe a daft idea but works lol
(http://i34.tinypic.com/ea5b2t.jpg)
other then this this seem to be runing fine
gave them som proper hard braking , no problems yet
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will guys new clutch is bedding in , nicely no slip at 20psi ,, tuck my mate in for \a spin ,thought he was going to pass out lol
(http://i33.tinypic.com/wvopp5.jpg)
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id pass out if i drew up next to that ^^^^^ at the lights, talk about a sleeper....
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Q: Well Bond, I know it's not the Aston Martin, but S.M.E.R.S.H will not be expecting this.
(http://www.eggroom.co.uk/images/Forum%20pics/Qbond.jpg)
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nice one guys it dose susprize a fair little turbos out there lol , but i supose u dont really see many 4wd caddys with a homemade v6 t sat in either lol
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need more bhp and flow so another update
another update on its way , , bigger injectors
(http://i34.tinypic.com/k34xhh.jpg)
now ive to do more modifying to get them to fit in the r32 clyinder head which isnt far off ready for fitting ,
headspacer made,head bolts sorted, exhaust manifold sorted
(http://i38.tinypic.com/16iv211.jpg)
buggar they dont fit ,, time to adapt them
(http://i33.tinypic.com/51dll.jpg)
did the top three first
(http://i35.tinypic.com/8x0g79.jpg)
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job done
(http://i36.tinypic.com/sm86ix.jpg)
next short runner to make
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you better be bringing this to gti festival at santa pod next spring! :grin:
high 11s low 12s on the 1/4 mile you reckon?
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you better be bringing this to gti festival at santa pod next spring! :grin:
high 11s low 12s on the 1/4 mile you reckon?
if ive not givern up on it ,and made another project by then ,,lol ,, i know my bug runs 12.6 300bhp/1.2bar of boost
so with this having better trackion another 100hp power i may get a better time , 12.5/ 11.5 be nice , ..
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so thought might as well get some updates and picture damage lol and get it all riped back out ..
flywheel all good
(http://i36.tinypic.com/1zd14jr.jpg)
strip down pics
(http://i38.tinypic.com/wgys8z.jpg)
found the problem (afterwoulds the dam rear fueling was too learn in boost ),,all a learning curve so not to worry as i assumed 11.5 in boost was rich enoegh
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You're mental
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You're mental
lol really whys that nige ,,, only a engine ,,, be all built back up ,, soon as i grab a bit of free time ,, as i want to get it boosting again for the dyno lol
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(http://www.atgrehab.com/consumer/HatsOff.jpg)
Keep up the good work dude!
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cheers pal ,,
(http://i33.tinypic.com/73kmxw.jpg)
so quick bore sand
(http://i34.tinypic.com/1zbudzo.jpg)
sump cleaned
(http://i38.tinypic.com/2e0mwbl.jpg)
modifyed head bolts lol
(http://i38.tinypic.com/2rr31ms.jpg)
longer on the r32
,bingo engine rebuilt
(http://i34.tinypic.com/rkzrqw.jpg)
quick re wire of the new injectors and plugs
(http://i36.tinypic.com/2qlz8dt.jpg)
modifyed a few bits and bingo another engine
(http://i36.tinypic.com/r7lmog.jpg)
ill get gearbox and turbo bolted back on ,, and change the steering rack then refit the buggar
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You seem to be rebuilding engines and gearboxes on a daily basis, do you have a social life?? Is your routine work>car>sleep>work>car>sleep>work>car>sleep? :grin: :grin:
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You seem to be rebuilding engines and gearboxes on a daily basis, do you have a social life?? Is your routine work>car>sleep>work>car>sleep>work>car>sleep? :grin: :grin:
:afro:
yes work at nettos , once the tunieing is spot on as its a learning curve ,, carnt fault me trying a homemade project from scratch and getting everything just about right , apart from a engine problem , , ive proved u can get over 300bhp from a stock engine , but i will prove u can tunie over 400/450 on a stock engine ,,,ill get there ,,, as i shove engines to ther limits and beyond...
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,ps had a dam noise which sounds like a stuck hydrolic tappit/bad cam lob/stuck injector to a piston hitting the head , but yet the engine idiols 10percent better then the old 2.8 head ,and rev responce is deferntly better,pecent 14.7afr on idiol ,didnt sleep too well last night thinking about this knocking noise , i had a bit of thinking and came up with a easy idea (should have thought of this first off) ,,,this may sound odd but very effective,,,, i used a screwdriver(one end in my ear and the other end touching things around the clyinder head, found the dam noise within 5mins ,, and the noise is , the injectors,,,,,nothing bad , as u see from the early pics , the back 3 injectors have steel bodys on them which are pulseing/echoing threw the clyinder head ,,i only put 3 small bits of rubber to try it and bingo all the noise instaintly went ,,,, fueling set up only runing 8psi at mo ,but it will soon be back with a safer 20psi
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Screwdriver trick works well, but if you want to be fancy....
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/displayProduct.jsp?sku=CP00938&CMP=e-2072-00001000 :smug:
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yearh it is ,, lol ive still a tappy noise thow
bit of a fuel problem at mo i think as its runing extra learn on idiol
so thought it was because i chopped the fuel feed off the rail as the boost pipe was in the way and fitted it directly in the side , made no change so , remoded it and added a pressure check for the fuel pressure
(http://i38.tinypic.com/2r6nvw5.jpg)
pic of engine at mo
(http://i38.tinypic.com/o8c74n.jpg)
not be long before boosting is back and runing sweet again
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bit of an update , r32 engine at mo
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runing well so far lol, runiing 100percent better on dual map setup , only boosting at 12psi so far as im runing the piston rings in and the paddle clutch for a 500mile period
then had a go at panel beating lol
(http://i49.tinypic.com/2rr5rn4.jpg)
got the tailgate working too (first its been working properly since i started the project
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next i alterd the rear wheel camber , and finding out there is too mutch due to tyre starting to wear, so some modifying is needed i reckon
(http://i49.tinypic.com/2qbrk3r.jpg)
made a start on the left and right hand therded bar so i can adjust the camber on the caddy instead of removeing the arms
(http://i45.tinypic.com/nly2q8.jpg)
tempory idea how one will look ,(once ive welded them in that is )
(http://i49.tinypic.com/651swo.jpg)
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(http://i50.tinypic.com/ra0z5s.jpg)
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thats them fitted and sorted
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ive followed this project from the start but now even i am confused bout the engine. its now a 2.8 24v vr6 block with a mk4 r32 head, and a wacking great turbo hanging off the back, right???
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ive followed this project from the start but now even i am confused bout the engine. its now a 2.8 24v vr6 block with a mk4 r32 head, and a wacking great turbo hanging off the back, right???
hi pal yep that is correct only reason i fitted the r32 head as it isbigger and better for airflow which will bolt onto the 2.8 4 motion v6 block of the 24v engine not the earlyer 12v models and everything times up fine , exhust manifolds fit identical , ull need custom head bolts and a differnert inlet manifold as the r32 has one bolt difernert on the end ,,other then that its been runing fine ,
ive jus got my 4bar map daddy sensor comethew so re tunie can carry on
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thought id make a homemade compression tester quick 5min joby as i couldnt find a tester with the correct plug therd on the r32 head , so used a stock plug removed the bits and brazed the steel and brass togther and added a few o rings and a quick test , works a treat
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2utsvms.jpg)
(http://i45.tinypic.com/25zij2o.jpg)
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works a treat all clyinders nicely show 8 with the homemade compression spacer
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your ingenuity does make me giggle, proper old skool boffin
are you related to barnes wallis and do you have a beard? [ boffins = beards :shocked: ]
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your ingenuity does make me giggle, proper old skool boffin
are you related to barnes wallis and do you have a beard? [ boffins = beards :shocked: ]
lol cheers only 38 and no beard lmao ,, just a quick idea ,,,and i needed one ,,,
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Seriously dude you are a genius! You know how to make something from nothing. You should go to scrapheap challenge, you would be seriously awesome mate!
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Seriously dude you are a genius! You know how to make something from nothing. You should go to scrapheap challenge, you would be seriously awesome mate!
ive tryed to entre but didnt know enoegh poeple to entre ,, id doit been rite laugh , id like to build somert to fly lmao , if possible ,,
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Seriously, find 2 mates to enter because it would be so much fun seeing you there!
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right been having a few problems with my engine nothing too bad yet lol , , but noticed a rattle/ camshaft/hydrolic noise which was makeing the engine miss/run rough as its seems to get louder) from the clyinder head as its been doing this for a while, so after doing a compression test found no2 clyinder was down on compression , i thought the worst , ie , bent valve, piston issuse , , so , after removeing lifters,and checking camshafts ,which were fine , i added some of this
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added to the oil and fired it up , with in 5mins of idioling the noise has gone sounds loads better and the engine isnt missing and back up on compression ,,
next , ive had a bit of a boost leak so made a quick boost tester and added a few psi of air , found a small leak on the ecu vacum pipe so repaired it , dam engine pulls now ,,
(http://i48.tinypic.com/259cs9y.jpg)
did a small mobile video , sounds lots better
rather chuffed
http://tinypic.com/r/23kdamd/6
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any updates? :smiley:
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at really as its basicly done and runing tbh , only thing ive uped the boost and map tunie to 27psi ,, :grin: everything is holding well , hopefully ill get the dyno on the go after the new year ,,
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at really as its basicly done and runing tbh , only thing ive uped the boost and map tunie to 27psi ,, :grin: everything is holding well , hopefully ill get the dyno on the go after the new year ,,
you wouldn't be interested in bringing it to the r tech meet on the 10th then? :wink:
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at really as its basicly done and runing tbh , only thing ive uped the boost and map tunie to 27psi ,, :grin: everything is holding well , hopefully ill get the dyno on the go after the new year ,,
you wouldn't be interested in bringing it to the r tech meet on the 10th then? :wink:
depending on how far away it is maybe , as running costs are a bit extreme lol
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at really as its basicly done and runing tbh , only thing ive uped the boost and map tunie to 27psi ,, :grin: everything is holding well , hopefully ill get the dyno on the go after the new year ,,
you wouldn't be interested in bringing it to the r tech meet on the 10th then? :wink:
depending on how far away it is maybe , as running costs are a bit extreme lol
Its in Hinckley in leicestershire :smiley:
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bit far 1hr and half drive , thats least 60 in fuel one way lol
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Omg I actually just sat for a couple of hours and read this whole thread! My head is spinning! You are a NUTTER!
Awesome build and epic thread as everyone has said! You gotta take that to the R Tech meet! It's for charity after all :tongue:
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oh please come to r tech meet on the 10th!!!!!!
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main probs are if i go (if someone can pop some details , postcode /maybe albe to go) ill end up with brain freeze with poeple asking /chatting i reckon lol, as end of day its only a rough caddy idea ...
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=136151.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=136151.0)
Might still be able to get on the rollers but you would have to speak to the lads about that.
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=136151.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=136151.0)
Might still be able to get on the rollers but you would have to speak to the lads about that.
His is 4wd, the rollers are 2wd.
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Can make it 2wd for the rollers matey
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=136151.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=136151.0)
Might still be able to get on the rollers but you would have to speak to the lads about that.
His is 4wd, the rollers are 2wd.
this isnt a problem as i run in 2wd daily and hit the button for 4wd to work ,,,
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no excuses then! come!!!!!!!! I won't say much apart from praise you :tongue:
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see dude your famous you cant not come lol :cool:
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an excuse to see what power its putting out, may even win a prise for most powerful car :cool: :wink:
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i wouldnt go that far , ,,,as u have to think this way , depending on a turbo setup , some cars can make 600bhp at 25psi while others can make 400/450 at 25psi , due to turbo lagg/spool/ manifold, mapping, timing,fueling,spark advange etc
im going to attempt 27psi today so its either happy days , or the the engine will blow ,, either way im going to try it ,(christmass fun)i think it may possible blow ,, , as at the end of the day ive had a fun building it , and had fun blowing it up , (nothing like trying for extreme limits ,,i reckon , providing how things go ,ill see if i can have a steady mpg drive down lmao ,
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i wouldnt go that far , ,,,as u have to think this way , depending on a turbo setup , some cars can make 600bhp at 25psi while others can make 400/450 at 25psi , due to turbo lagg/spool/ manifold, mapping, timing,fueling,spark advange etc
im going to attempt 27psi today so its either happy days , or the the engine will blow ,, either way im going to try it ,(christmass fun)i think it may possible blow ,, , as at the end of the day ive had a fun building it , and had fun blowing it up , (nothing like trying for extreme limits ,,i reckon , providing how things go ,ill see if i can have a steady mpg drive down lmao ,
Haha i love your attitude towards tuning it! :evil:
How much bhp do think it roughly has?
Dan
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i ant a clue tbh dam , maybe 400/450 / hoping to blow some pistons thow :grin:
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well no pistons have blown yet lol , and had some fun in the snow , ive also had to upratted the gearbox bush for less engine movement
few pics of it in the snow
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(http://i48.tinypic.com/hx832p.jpg)
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4wheel drifting FTW :wink:
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lol hopefully a video should arrive soon
looks like there will be a few more updates to the caddy , which include , stronger engine mounts
ecu standalone upgrade to ms2
custom pistons/rods (when i blow these stock ones)
stronger pressure plate
modifyed turbo short runner intake
black wheels,
bit of exterior modication too ,
anyone who is thinking about useing stand ecu on there projects , i have to recomend phil@extraefi.co.uk as the guy wrote the megasquirt software for stand alone ecus, theres nothing he carnt help anyone with ,and a geniune down to earth guy ,,,
after this its hit a few shows hopefully then a few spins down the raceway ... see what happernds or blows guys lol
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no pistons blown, so can you make it to rtech on Sunday? :smiley:
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rtec weres that ,, any details
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=136151.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=136151.0)
Held at:
R-Tech Performance Remaps
Unit 17 Phoenix Business Park
Brindley Road
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 3BY
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if its next sunday its possible as im having th ecu upgraded to ms2 ,, fingers crossed should be setup and tunied by then ..as i wanted to get a video up , which i try to sort somert out
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Nice one dude! Hope to see you there!
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Nice one dude! Hope to see you there!
no problem pal ill try my best ...
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heres the link guys ,(for runing standalone megqsquirt ms1/2)
just contact phil on his homepage highly recomended guy, very helpfull, with help/suport, and he will suject best ecu for ur engines setup ,
(you,ll see a caddy pic of mine on there too, 27psi on a stand alone ms2 ecu ,,,
http://www.extraefi.co.uk/
http://www.extraefi.co.uk/gallery.htm
thought this would be of use as theres loads of standalone systems out there which are pricey to buy, the kits are brand new, and assembled to a high standed, as complete with labled wireing loom, instalation cd, etc ,,,as i know this kit was setup and tunied and runs/boosts a treat , once the niggy tunieing parts were sorted out ,,,
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Nice one mate. Getting to Rtech shouldn't be a problem for you and the 4wd caddy :wink: Mind you it will be hard putting all the power down :grin:
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I remember reading all the millions of pages of this on club gti and you got so much stick for making your own (unsafe) parts.. glad you ignored them and built one hell of a machine!
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well my new modifyed ecu arrived at last,
this its a later version of the ms1 ecu , has better processor speed and more ram ,
16x16 tunieing tables , along with loads of differnert settings on it
upgrades 44psi map sensor, laurch control, vvt output to run my varible valve timing
and a qick pic too
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2mnm5o8.jpg)
hopefully runing again soon
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good luck mate looks like a good build :wink:
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good luck mate looks like a good build :wink:
cheers pal , once i sorted the naughty bits out , hopeing the box of tricks (ecu ) will put this right ,,
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having a few ecu problems at mo , setting it up , so its back to basiclys and check the crank trigger first
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ecu looks nice inside too with its upgrades ,,
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and attempt 2 tomorrow to get the buggar started fingers crossed
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heres the link guys ,(for runing standalone megqsquirt ms1/2)
just contact phil on his homepage highly recomended guy, very helpfull, with help/suport, and he will suject best ecu for ur engines setup ,
(you,ll see a caddy pic of mine on there too, 27psi on a stand alone ms2 ecu ,,,
http://www.extraefi.co.uk/
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I spent about 2 hrs reading his Cobra build thread d@mmit.
Quality work though.
You too. Keep it up.
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i have to say what a top guy he his ,,, :wink:, id recomend him to anyone ,,,
at last upgraded ms2 /instailed and got it runing today , also sorted the wideband , which wasnt working correctly on the laptop
http://tinypic.com/r/2h6qzxw/6
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still having ecu issusies but managed to do a couple of videos
first a quick 4wd video
http://tinypic.com/r/fysyp/6
and a couple of road ones , dam mic
bloody cammra man lol al that recoreding and there was onlya quick flash of me
http://tinypic.com/r/k03amv/6
small one
http://tinypic.com/r/2yuy5om/6
little better ,least it got a bit of footage
http://tinypic.com/r/n6x7bc/6
http://tinypic.com/r/zx8jzc/6
quick inside video with 2wd , ull see what happerns , lol
http://tinypic.com/r/2qd73mx/6
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10 days and no updates, u killing me lol
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10 days and no updates, u killing me lol
lol theres a good reason for it too , these 24v engine are sh!te , ive blown 3 engines and all ended up in crank bearing failure , after doing some research from companys that build these , this is a common problem on the 24v for either of spun bearings ,or crank failure , and due to the cost of these things ,im going to get a old 12v vr6 and turbo that , main reasons are ,cheeper to buy, and easyer to get hold off, down side im going to make another manifold for the turbo ,,,
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ouch :sad: Not good then.
At least you've got more sources of a VR6 engine :smiley:
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ouch :sad: Not good then.
At least you've got more sources of a VR6 engine :smiley:
yep,
going to try a good old 12v and turbo this , .
so whats next , ive decided to go back to oringal idea and use a mk3 12v vr6 and turbo that , they cheeper to replace, and i should be able to get 20psi from it ,, i know they dont look as good , and maybe a little down on power , but once ive re adapterd it to a turbo , verything should run smooth (fingers crossed)
first the bargin 65.00 ford galaxy engine lol (cd-v6) bought from a auto with a headgasket failure ,, (cheep and cheerfull ) bought it thursday
first the engine
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then stripped it/bores look good, crank looks good/ill replaced the timing chains/tensionors/giudes while its out tbh as these are own to be rattley buggars
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next went out and got some piping to make a new exhaust manifold as i carnt use thoses vr6 turbos as theres no room for my turbo
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and just had time to chop a collector
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then removed the old vr manifolds and noticed some are ovel ,so modifyed the pipes
to fit
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ill make a start on the flanges and start assembly when the engines all built in the caddy and use my 02m gearbox so i can keep it 4wd ,,
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oh bugger, would an r32 block not be an option?? or is that gonna be hard to source parts and overly expensive with the possibility that ull just have the same problems as the 2.8?
i do admire your perserverence (thats probably the worst spelling ive ever done) if id of ever got the tools time and money together, id of still lost hope after blowing the first engine lol
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oh bugger, would an r32 block not be an option?? or is that gonna be hard to source parts and overly expensive with the possibility that ull just have the same problems as the 2.8?
i do admire your perserverence (thats probably the worst spelling ive ever done) if id of ever got the tools time and money together, id of still lost hope after blowing the first engine lol
lol ive had a r32 engine same thing crank /bearing failure , its defo a problem with all 24v engines , so chuff em , ill try a 12v , as ive seen more relieable engines and not heard many crank failure problems from them ,,
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any updates dude???
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any updates dude???
harsh innit, i think im more excited bout this project than he is lol
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think he's forgotten us :sad:
He's been posting here (http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/237499.aspx?PageIndex=23) and its all changed :evil:
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has changed abit then! :shocked: still a great project!
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im upset, i would sign up to that froum and tel him to get his arser back over here, but i just cant be botherd, maybe hell remember us one day :cry:
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to be fair to the guy i dont know where he gets the time!.... he's not only doing so much detailed work to the car himself but his has kept a very detailed lof of events on so many sites i dont know how he does it... could anyone else post this on so many forums... i know i couldnt.
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true that it is
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:cry:
Where's the rest of this?
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:cry:
Where's the rest of this?
As mentioned above............... HERE (http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/237499.aspx?PageIndex=30)
Motor looks like this at the moment but he's still having issues with it... :sad:
(http://i54.tinypic.com/o05pnm.jpg)
and as i've said before, he's posted on every site there is till now but it must be difficult to keep on top of, building the car is more important and at least he's still posting. :cool:
Shaun
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Such an epic build, i'd completely forgotten about this! :smiley:
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im here thanks for asking all things been rather quite but manged a few updates
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3rd attempt 8mm alloy heat treated
(http://i56.tinypic.com/5n92jl.jpg) bingo holding 30psi
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lastist engine shot
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2wm2nix.jpg) evern thow its runing well i personaly wont to start over with ms3 standalond ecu as it should be a better set up and live tuning too
next i thought id make a custom 76mm downpipe and somehow have enoe room to fit from the hx40 holset around and under the engine missing 6speed gearbox/transforbox /steering rack/and propshaft
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got the oldgrinder out chop and weld up
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then buzzed the lot together
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next need to make 2 side pipes ,once ive rewired the engine bay
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WOOOO-HOOOOOO you're back!!!
Good to read your posts again sunshine and I still marvel at the 'can do' attitude that sees you making up (for me) impossibly hard components in your spare time. Welcome back fella.
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Bonkers, love it :cool:
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schweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!! i think this thread + weather are enough to get me motivated and continue sorting my mk2 out. im sick of driving this poxy mazda
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Holy sh*t! Just read this from start to finish, took me all evening but this is epic! :drool:
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chuffing hell its only a home built idea lol mind if u guys like it then many thanks ,lol ive not had any probs with runing gear etc other then old used vr6 spares just thown in to get the tuning something like , engines fine so thats all ok for the time been ,, next im going to rewire the engine bay as ive been runing a few ecus ie megasquirt1 /2 and tryed stock tuning , but when u need more power u have to get a better ecu to respond to the engines perforamce so my new ecu has arrived which is the megasquirt ms3 standalone , anyone hows thinking about going this route i can highly recomend (http://www.extraefi.co.uk/) everything u need to know is there ,quick pic as ll be useing 6 lsd yuko coilpacks nice high power spark outputs with a perfect ecu combation ecu to match :smiley:
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spec on ecu
MS3X board - The Spark outputs on these MS3 ECU's are 5V low current signals. They are designed to drive ignition coils with built in ignitors (LS2, VW, etc). As they have the MS3X board within them, Launch, NOS, Cam input, Boost control, etc, is all integral and included within the ECU. To drive COPs without ignitors you will need a Spark Driver Box,
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Nice. But did that not cost a small fortune?
I fancy forced induction but it's the wiring/ ecu side that puts me off.
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Dear Adaptor Man,
Please help me sort out my simple problems with my 16vT
Much Love, Caistor_BMX
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Nice. But did that not cost a small fortune?
I fancy forced induction but it's the wiring/ ecu side that puts me off.
hi it basicly depends of what you need from your engine ,theres plenty of ecus out there but i basicly pref the megasquirt due to its user freindly and everything regards software is free , you only pay for the ecu
you will need a wideband and gauge , either ms1/2/3 and he type of setup ur useing , ie dizzy/coilpack,edis etc if u explain what engine/ setup your runing , he will help/advise on what is needed and includ all the software needed along with labled wireing loom , which again is user friendly ie say you have 68pins on ur ecu plug the megasquirt has pins to match the pinouts on the contector , and all daigrams etc are on his web page ,,you can buy ebay ones but , personaly you usely get a bare ecu which will need adapting with ur correct setup , firmware/software and every entreing from scratch ,,,
have a browze ead here http://www.extraefi.co.uk/ id sooner use a megasquirt then messing with stock ecus but each to there own
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Dear Adaptor Man,
Please help me sort out my simple problems with my 16vT
Much Love, Caistor_BMX
whats issiuse with it?
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nice to see you posting here again, keep it up... :cool:
really keen to see this beast one day!
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nice to see you posting here again, keep it up... :cool:
really keen to see this beast one day!
cheers torque steer is getting a issiuse , mind i really carnt think why (pmsl ,,,must be that little hair dryer under the hood)
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few updates needed to make a thinker intake
pop (http://i55.tinypic.com/xpub0k.jpg)
8mm alloy heat treated
(http://i56.tinypic.com/5n92jl.jpg) bingo holding 30psi
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lastist engine shot
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2wm2nix.jpg) evern thow its runing well i personaly wont to start over with ms3 standalone ecu as it should be a better set up and live tuning too
next need to make 2 side pipes ,once ive rewired the engine bay
then a mk5 r32 appeared so thought best turn it into a turbo :smiley:
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so far stripped the lump , added a mk4 r32 forged crank to safe
headspacer,
modifyed some 530cc injectors,
made a alloy welded manifold
modifyed a mk5 fuel into a mk4 style
rewired the engine for ms3x and vvt wired up
added ls2 coils
trail started on the floor
ive got the gearbox in bits changeing ratios at mo,
then need to make a exhuast turbo manifold
then add hx40 turbo
quick pic
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little blower added
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new manifold arrived arrived and thought id do a trail fit ,all seems good,,,..but hit a issiuse
didnt realise these manifolds are for t25 turbos , and mines a t3 ,, sdue to were external wastgate is shown, its in the wrong place , so that turbo intake is wrong way as well ..
so bit of adapting is needed first manifold
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then chopped t25 flange off and welded a cast t3 flange on along with ,moving external wastegate too
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notice now the intakes on the left and not on right ,
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notice were old wastegate is now , ill just make a blanking plate , so then manifold can be used both ways
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trail fit time
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fits good , also i can now not only fit a turbo either way , but also spin the intake snail 360deg for any pipe angle ,,
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Good skills as ever mate :cool:
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Awesome work :afro:
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It really is, Ive always been partial to a caddy pickup myself.