The Build Has Begun

[SPIKO]

I am happy that you are finally gaining momentum Steph Keep us posted

[straughsberry]

So am I. Will do Spiro.

[Smoke them tyres]

Do you know the metal spec of the exhaust manifold?

[tray_182005]

Hello steph. Here we go

[typhoon_freak]

comming along awsome mate.

[straughsberry]

Cheers fellas. Getting closer.

Exhaust mani is made from 50mm OD stainless steam pipe.

Edited 22/07/10 10:36 AM by straughsberry

[mattyb]

those snort parts look sh*t HOT! I'm gonna be in awe of the power and reliability this thing will make, but the look under the bonnet will be truely unique and ooze performance... f*ck I'm impressed.

[straughsberry]

Cheers Matty. I've been on the blower with Geoff a lot over the passed few months and he's got some great ideas that he's incorporated into his latest offerings. Can't wait to see this gear at full song.

[tray_182005]

R we nearly there steph?

[straughsberry]

Hey Trav.

Moving forward, yes. There yet, no.

Went and had a look at the head on Friday. It has been modified for larger intake and exhaust valves with new seats and a little extra porting to take advantage of the 2mm larger intake valves. Engine will get a dummy up next week to work out comp ratio (aiming for around 9:1).

The car is going in to RVO Automatics next week to begin the 4l65 conversion so that will take a little mucking around to get things to fit/work. We're going to get it working with the current 370rwkw standard engine/turbo setup to iron out any fitment issues etc. We'll get the converter re-stalled once the big-banger goes in.

All good. Getting closer and closer.