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[MarkGTT]

quick update.

The engine is now fully stripped, ready for all the new parts

now have 2 blocks, so probably going for a 1380, it will be cleaned and painted before too long.



I have rebuilt the turbo, it now has a new 10psi actuator, ported manifold and elbow and as you can see the turbo to plenum pipe has been modified to allow intercooler fitment. (the work on the manifold, elbow and plenum all expertly crafted by some friends at turbominis )



the rest of my time has been spent getting the rest of the parts i needed.. need to fit this all to free up some space.



further updates soon... seems that all the litle jobs are taking far to much time.. as usual |

[miniman92]

Good work there buddy, looks a little minta, cant wait for an update!

[liam-ds]

clubby turbo

i want one

looks great i envey you

[mk1leg]

Hi..looking good have fun rebuilding motor and keep us updated..................

[MarkGTT]

Hi all, firstly thanks for all the nice comments !

been working on and off for the past week on the car, here is the progress update

This is the 'new' (to me) block

stripped



to this..



then all painted up



I also gave the rest of the components etc a paint, ready for reassemble.



A few friends popped over to help out with the diff install, a new 4 pin jobbie from minispares, mated to a JKD straight cut box



and tonight i just finished plumbing in the new master cylinders and lines.. also gave the bulkhead / subfarme a paint (first glimpse of the new color, still red, but a bit more retro i think)





let me know what you think

[Shifty]

Did I see a run!!

Nice job there dude!!

Whens the completion date?

[Racer_Pete]

Looking great, With a neat engine spec along with it to!

[Shifty]

Looking great, With a neat engine spec along with it to!

"NEAT"

Since when did you star in "Happy Days"???

[MarkGTT]

Did I see a run!!

Nice job there dude!!

Whens the completion date?

A run!!! how dare you !!! its it does look like one in the pic tho.. im sure its the light .. or something

completion date... 4 - 8 weeks (ish) i hope... then i can bring it to one of our local meets.

Edited by MarkGTT, 08 August 2008 - 09:42 PM.

[Racer_Pete]

Since when did you star in "Happy Days"???

Heeeeeeey!!!

[MarkGTT]

Engine is coming on well now just waiting on a flywheel as mine was past its best.. a mate has kindly donated one for the price of a beer, should be with me soon.



these are the new seats from a lotus s2, need to make some frames for these but they look like they will fit in nicely, have John at specialist components to thank for those.



And finally i have been busy with the paint.. first sight of the new paint job (yukon Grey).. more will follow once the engine is out of the way and back where it belongs... bit of a change of direction but i think i made the right choice.



note the heat wrap for the brake lines

so making progress, hopefully the next update will be to tell you that the engine is in and actually works

[Turbo Tom]

Looking good mate, love the grey. Looking forward to seeing this 1 done

[MarkGTT]

Just a quick update, made some more progress however everything seems to be taking ages..

Engine is now back in its home and almost plumbed in. Will try and fire it before I crack on with the re-spray.





Shiny new catch tank will fit this in the inner wing after paint etc.



Its getting there.... slowly.

[MarkGTT]

Started on the body prep over the past few days, as it wasn’t too long ago since I last did the paint it will just be flatted back and any suspect areas exposed and repaired as necessary.

Half the car now flatted back, long lonely days sat in the garage sanding.. what fun.



And the prep for the inside.. Still work in progress.



The engine is now all in apart from the intercooler. And it runs!!

[rudy1300]

nice!!! great work