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Title: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 14, 2007, 19:43:59 pm Been reading these pages for ages now, and im nothing but impressed with the people on them!, your all hardcore! keep up the good work!
any way, my cars finaly getting ready to fire up for the first time with the new motor, still a long list of things to do, but im getting there! (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/14082007082.jpg) (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/14082007084.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: speedwell on August 14, 2007, 19:55:37 pm :o :o :o what a monster engine :o :o
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: louisb on August 14, 2007, 20:35:40 pm Wow, that motor is insane.
--louis Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Trond Dahl on August 14, 2007, 21:18:13 pm Been reading these pages for ages now, and im nothing but impressed with the people on them!, your all hardcore! keep up the good work! You seem pretty hardcore yourself! Looks like a super project! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fastbrit on August 14, 2007, 21:59:05 pm Yeah, but it ain't Cal Look – it's got side trim... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on August 14, 2007, 23:53:36 pm Yeah, but it ain't Cal Look – it's got side trim... ;D ;D ;D Good Point I didn't Notice that Keith ;D ;D ;DTitle: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on August 15, 2007, 07:14:13 am OMG is that a PARIDISE dragster motor? You better spray some holy water on that car before you take it down the track.You my friend, have some huge wavoos!
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: 71CALRIPPER on August 15, 2007, 08:11:17 am You should fit a porsche lump in that..They fit straight in you know!! :P
Loverly work dude, true master at work Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 15, 2007, 08:40:09 am Yeah, but it ain't Cal Look – it's got side trim... ;D ;D ;D You'll all want side trim soon........ ;) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: BeetleBug on August 15, 2007, 08:46:02 am All that and you`re using cheap Mahles? ;)
Nah... Looks VERY impressive!! I have digged this car from the first time I looked at it and I cant wait to see it again. Keep on with the good work! Best rgs BeetleBug Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on August 15, 2007, 09:23:06 am It'll be good to see the old girl again, and the bug :P
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 15, 2007, 11:11:17 am It'll be good to see the old girl again, and the bug :P your after her cooking again, arnt you...... LOL Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on August 15, 2007, 11:49:01 am It'll be good to see the old girl again, and the bug :P your after her cooking again, arnt you...... LOL I come for the racing, I stay for the cooking ;D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Sander/DVK on August 15, 2007, 11:54:40 am Wow, that looks awesome! :o
Do you have some specs please? Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: SteveW on August 15, 2007, 13:39:04 pm Will it be finished in time for Euro Finals? I noticed a few of the outlaw club have entered ;) Cool!! It will be nice to see the Volkswagens kicking some V8 butt!! ;D (even though i'll be there crewing for Spencer (V8 Corrado) :-[ ;D )
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 15, 2007, 13:49:37 pm Will it be finished in time for Euro Finals? I noticed a few of the outlaw club have entered ;) Cool!! It will be nice to see the Volkswagens kicking some V8 butt!! ;D (even though i'll be there crewing for Spencer (V8 Corrado) :-[ ;D ) thats what im aiming for Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on August 15, 2007, 13:50:49 pm Will it be finished in time for Euro Finals? I noticed a few of the outlaw club have entered ;) Cool!! It will be nice to see the Volkswagens kicking some V8 butt!! ;D (even though i'll be there crewing for Spencer (V8 Corrado) :-[ ;D ) Are you going to the Shakey meet at the end of the month Steve? plenty of Outlaw action there ;D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: SteveW on August 15, 2007, 13:54:17 pm Will it be finished in time for Euro Finals? I noticed a few of the outlaw club have entered ;) Cool!! It will be nice to see the Volkswagens kicking some V8 butt!! ;D (even though i'll be there crewing for Spencer (V8 Corrado) :-[ ;D ) thats what im aiming for Cool fingers crossed then! Ben - Yep! ;D ;D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 15, 2007, 19:05:16 pm ok, next update.....
The clutch was fouling the medeola's bell housing, 10 mins with the angle grinder and its all good. just starting on cleaning the lines and there final fitting. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: black_bullitt on August 16, 2007, 18:59:12 pm Nice one Martin, will be cool to see it running. Give us a buzz if you need someone to wash all the dust off it or to keep you fueled with cups of tea!
Cheers Nick Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 17, 2007, 14:00:17 pm Throttle cable mounted and the intercoolers all done, just about to fit it into the car.
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/17082007085.jpg) (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/17082007086.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on August 17, 2007, 14:27:53 pm A Cable! I thought it would be a Fly-By-Night system on such a beast :D
Are you bringing Wopper to Shakey next weekend? Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 17, 2007, 15:28:13 pm A Cable! I thought it would be a Fly-By-Night system on such a beast :D Are you bringing Wopper to Shakey next weekend? fly by wire, is for next year, when i step up to Motec. Wopers havin a rest untill the money pit is finshed. but we plan on poping down to support the best race club in the world ;) so long as i get enough done! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 17, 2007, 15:39:21 pm Inter cooler Fitted!
Woo Wooo another job done (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/17082007087.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on August 17, 2007, 16:08:01 pm fly by wire, is for next year, when i step up to Motec. Wopers havin a rest untill the money pit is finshed. but we plan on poping down to support the best race club in the world ;) so long as i get enough done! Good man, have you seen your car in Hot Rod magazine? Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 17, 2007, 16:25:23 pm fly by wire, is for next year, when i step up to Motec. Wopers havin a rest untill the money pit is finshed. but we plan on poping down to support the best race club in the world ;) so long as i get enough done! Good man, have you seen your car in Hot Rod magazine? yeah! it made me so happy! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 30, 2007, 15:57:49 pm cranked the motor over today, to get oil. wooo woooo 3 bar on the starter. proper happy.
just refiting the freashly wraped exahust and i might even try and start it! I love this bit! Pics to follow..... Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 30, 2007, 20:13:20 pm going home for some food now, got to mount the new MSD coil pack and cut the leads to suit. spark plugs (yeah i forgot about plugs!) turn up tommorow morning.
base map is in the ECU and all looks good. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/30082007085.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on August 31, 2007, 09:39:52 am Martin, You are one crazy MoFo,I saw those street eliminator cars go at the weekend, absolutely mental :P
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin Greaves on August 31, 2007, 13:19:18 pm Yes Martin low 7sec in the 1/4 is what they are running and you are doing all that work just to run a 10sec 1/4. :P
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on August 31, 2007, 13:30:36 pm Yes Martin low 7sec in the 1/4 is what they are running and you are doing all that work just to run a 10sec 1/4. :P That's not very nice Boom Boom ;D We'll all be there looking for you in the undergrowth when you do run a 7 :P Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 31, 2007, 13:36:35 pm Yes Martin low 7sec in the 1/4 is what they are running and you are doing all that work just to run a 10sec 1/4. :P A 10!, core i dont want to go that fast ;) looks far to scary lol Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on September 03, 2007, 08:56:26 am Front end all finished. Fuel lines all cleaned and refitted.
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/02092007095.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: AutoManics on September 03, 2007, 14:13:33 pm Looking good, loving the tank caps! 8)
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on September 03, 2007, 16:48:18 pm Looking good, loving the tank caps! 8) somthing i knocked up in between jobs. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: black_bullitt on September 03, 2007, 17:24:58 pm Is it gonna be ready for the euro finals @ pod??
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on September 26, 2007, 07:51:34 am Well thank fook for that! its running!!!!!
and sounds hard as nails! Proper happy! ;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: 71CALRIPPER on September 26, 2007, 08:03:01 am do we get a little sneaky video clip or do we have to wait till it hits the track ? ;D
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: BeetleBug on September 26, 2007, 08:38:54 am Well thank fook for that! its running!!!!! and sounds hard as nails! Proper happy! ;D ;D ;D ;D Glad to hear that your monster is running again! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on September 26, 2007, 10:28:46 am do we get a little sneaky video clip or do we have to wait till it hits the track ? ;D still got a list of jobs to do, but it's a lot easyer when you can fire it up!, need to get it to the rollers now, get some mapping done! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on October 03, 2007, 08:57:05 am Chassis tagging and base lining booked for the 13th Oct.
Trying to fit in the mapping before then. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on October 06, 2007, 12:39:51 pm few more updates, I just had a short pipe out of the turbo to run it up and for the mapping, but as my new 3 1/2 bends turned up i thought I'd make the tail pipe.
Oh and ive got some new seats, so i have to make for frames to suit, what a pain it is trying to set up a seat on your own! Tail pipe from turbo and wast gate all in 3 1/2 inch ( i know it should have an expantion section but theres no room!) Just got to finish weld the joints, and fit the lamdba plug and theres a v-band joint just behind the motor plate to fit. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/05102007106.jpg) Tail pipe exiting behind the rear wheel. chuffing thing is 6 feet long!. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/05102007105.jpg) New seat and the frame ive made up. (Berni is going to have to trim them so they look like the old ones.) (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/01102007017.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fasterbrit on October 06, 2007, 13:40:39 pm Trailer... that monster is looking awesome 8)
I have a sneaky suspiscion my pound aint that safe no more :o Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on October 06, 2007, 13:47:54 pm Trailer... that monster is looking awesome 8) I have a sneaky suspiscion my pound aint that safe no more :o Julies got your pound tucked between the puppies. Even she thinks its safe ;) lol isnt it about time you started posting some shots of your car, i just know its going to be detail central. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fasterbrit on October 07, 2007, 10:07:50 am I would post a few pix, but everything is covered in mild surface rust and looks shite :(
I'll fish through and see if there's a couple... Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on October 08, 2007, 16:29:23 pm Mapping booked for this Friday.....
lets hope it all works! lol Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: 71CALRIPPER on October 08, 2007, 22:31:38 pm man you have talent! will we get a demo at flame and chunder?
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on October 13, 2007, 02:08:48 am well its 2.04 am and ive just got back from the rollers.
it took 4 hours to get the thing started!, but we have found a few issuse's with the way ive routed the fuel lines, so thats getting changed, the motor has been running for about 3 hours while we set all sorts of things up. i can now re torque the heads and re set the valves ready for next weeks power runs and main mapping. good news is the motor sounds fooking ace and not one drop of oil leeking from anything! heads were running at 95 C and the oil at 100C and still 120 psi oil preshure tired, but proper happy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7fha1dTVg0 off for a shower and bed to cuddle up to the wife! good night. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on October 13, 2007, 10:09:03 am Good work fella, I call shotgun on one of the observed cruises please ;D
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fasterbrit on October 13, 2007, 12:31:15 pm Yeah 8)
Sounds good Trailer. Now how's that pound of mine? Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on October 15, 2007, 10:49:51 am Yeah 8) Sounds good Trailer. Now how's that pound of mine? Julie's got it safe....... you know where ;) lol Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Lee on October 17, 2007, 18:42:10 pm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7fha1dTVg0 Is that it!!!! What a tease :o Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on October 19, 2007, 19:19:07 pm Just got the call from Websters, the cars ready for collection! all tagged up shoot mounted ect, ready for the track
off there in the morning to collect it, Pictures to follow Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fasterbrit on October 19, 2007, 19:36:42 pm pictures, pictures, pictures.
Man my saliva glands have gone into overdrive. Can't wait to see it Trailer. 8) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on October 20, 2007, 23:30:50 pm Oh my god, webster is a master!
I'll take pictures tomorrow, and Keeno your car better be light, ive got the corner weight results..... he he he happy bunny! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: BeetleBug on October 21, 2007, 09:12:45 am Oh my god, webster is a master! I'll take pictures tomorrow, and Keeno your car better be light, ive got the corner weight results..... he he he happy bunny! Now you`re pushing it!!! :) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fastbrit on October 21, 2007, 10:28:22 am Oh my god, webster is a master! And whose was the first VW he ever worked on? ;DHe is indeed a genius. Would have no hesitation in getting him to build a race car from scratch should I ever win the lottery! ;) ;D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fasterbrit on October 21, 2007, 16:50:15 pm come on Trailer... pix, pix, pix! Pronto ;D
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on November 11, 2007, 12:36:36 pm Sorry been some time since an update.
we were on the rollers 2nd Nov again for another 13 hours or so! the modified fuel system is working spot on, but im still havin issues with the rockers, after taking the heads off and re mesuring the springs, geometry ect, ive come to the concluetion that the rockers are shit and no way strong enough for the aplication (Autocraft roller tips). So after a few phone calls im going to install a set of Crower 1.5:1 rollers complete with the steel girdle, so it mean compleatly redoing the top end. ive got to machine off the 5 posts the old rockers bolted to and make a nice flat surface for the new set up to bolt to. I'll take some pictures of the process and keep you updated. the only good thing to come out of it is that i'll end up with maximum amount of lift the valves require. So hopfully more power! anyways just making the wife some breakfast then its back in the garage to strip the motor down ready for the top end redo! oh the joys of daft motors! lol Trailer. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on November 12, 2007, 23:21:25 pm a few pics to show you whats happening.
How the rockers break (i have removed the bearing) (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/DSC03435.jpg) The rocker assembley i made (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/DSC03446.jpg) How it looks on the head. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/DSC03443.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on November 23, 2007, 11:53:02 am now this looks like its going work!
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/newrockers2.jpg) (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/newrocker.jpg) (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/newrockers.jpg) going to start machining the heads today, I'll post some pictures of the proces wooo wooo back on the rollers very soon! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Sander/DVK on November 23, 2007, 15:08:28 pm Nice rockers!
Pauter Machine? Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on November 23, 2007, 15:23:44 pm Nice rockers! Pauter Machine? Crower, intended for a v8 Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on November 28, 2007, 21:42:02 pm Getting stuck into machining the heads....
This one of the heads all set ready to machine. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/27112007152.jpg) Mid Machining (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/27112007153.jpg) After Machining... (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/27112007154.jpg) To get the geometry correct, i set a valve at half lift with my spring hight tool (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/28112007156.jpg) I used slips to get the rocker hight set, then I machined the same amount off the bottom of the ali spacer. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/28112007157.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fasterbrit on November 28, 2007, 23:21:31 pm Some suberb work going on here trailer 8)
Keep them pix flowing ;) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: nicolas on November 29, 2007, 09:08:39 am that is really impressive, but i have no idea what part this is in a vw engine :o
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on November 29, 2007, 14:56:55 pm that is really impressive, but i have no idea what part this is in a vw engine :o A Real High Dollar Cly Head and Rocker Assy. $$$$$$$$$$$$$ Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on November 29, 2007, 23:59:22 pm that is really impressive, but i have no idea what part this is in a vw engine :o A Real High Dollar Cly Head and Rocker Assy. $$$$$$$$$$$$$ Never thought of it like that... well you go down a path and you just can't turn back can you! all for the quest of HP! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: nicolas on November 30, 2007, 10:06:16 am that is really impressive, but i have no idea what part this is in a vw engine :o A Real High Dollar Cly Head and Rocker Assy. $$$$$$$$$$$$$ Never thought of it like that... well you go down a path and you just can't turn back can you! all for the quest of HP! i had no idea there was a path so far of conventional vw parts... but i am very impressed. keep on posting pics. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on November 30, 2007, 15:41:58 pm that is really impressive, but i have no idea what part this is in a vw engine :o A Real High Dollar Cly Head and Rocker Assy. $$$$$$$$$$$$$ Never thought of it like that... well you go down a path and you just can't turn back can you! all for the quest of HP! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on November 30, 2007, 16:08:04 pm They are bolted, by 6off 7/16 unf socket caps, the material they are going into is well over 12mm thick
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fastbrit on November 30, 2007, 18:56:07 pm They are bolted, by 6off 7/16 unf socket caps, the material they are going into is well over 12mm thick Oh, so you're not going to rely on Superglue after all? What changed your mind?Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on November 30, 2007, 19:34:10 pm They are bolted, by 6off 7/16 unf socket caps, the material they are going into is well over 12mm thick Why did the Original Stands have to be milled off it seems it would have been stronger the old way? I would think after A matter of time the Threads will go away for the retaining Bolts there is a lot of force with all the RPM and Valve Spring Pressure?Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on December 01, 2007, 09:44:05 am They are bolted, by 6off 7/16 unf socket caps, the material they are going into is well over 12mm thick Why did the Original Stands have to be milled off it seems it would have been stronger the old way? I would think after A matter of time the Threads will go away for the retaining Bolts there is a lot of force with all the RPM and Valve Spring Pressure?I know what your saying, and yes i did look to see if i could use the stands but they were just in the wrong place. I supose if Paradise are going to make any more, then they would incorporate this set up into the head. As for it failing, we will have to see, i do have a backup plan if this happens. But it envoles a lot of welding and i realy dont want to have to do that. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on December 01, 2007, 19:07:58 pm Looks Good Martin Just Hope it Holds if it Broke A Rocker and with Strong Springs an High Lift theres a Ton of Pressure on those Bolts and Threads
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on February 01, 2008, 18:50:09 pm ok, Motor all finished ready to go back in.
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/01022008185.jpg) New rocker setup, (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/01022008186.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: 71CALRIPPER on February 01, 2008, 19:02:06 pm Just a little bit SCARY :o :o
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: roland on February 01, 2008, 19:03:14 pm How wild is that!
Half of the stuff on that engine i don't even know what it is... Brillaint! ;D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on March 08, 2008, 18:26:41 pm Not posted for a while,
Got the motor and box all back in, i decided to detail the back half of the chassis seeing as it was mostly all over the floor! After getting the leads the right way round the motor fired right up, and settled down to a nice idle... Off to crack a beer, going to put the car out side and leave it running for an hour or so, just to make sure the new rockers are all happy, then off to the rollers next week (hopfully!) First proper race is at Easter, still more jobs to do, but i feel much closer now. catch you laters .....................(Martin cracks open a beer) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on July 18, 2008, 23:00:58 pm Sorry its been so long for an update, but after changing the following: cam valves Valve springs water pump Radiator and a shit load of work and pain! we finaly got the car to make power on the dyno!!!!! regular pump gas, no water injecton running at the moment, fat as you like on the top end 17 deg advance = 500+ hp, this was acheved time after time, the motor staid cool and nothing fell off. want to make some changes but i'll keep you posted Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin Greaves on July 18, 2008, 23:14:06 pm nothing fell off
Yet :D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Prowagen on July 18, 2008, 23:26:17 pm Martin are those new rockers off a V8 or something they look beefed!
Rob. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on July 20, 2008, 11:57:06 am he ran a 10.396 @ 139.40mph at bug jam in the street eliminator class, not bad for pump gas and treads 8)
Russ Fellows has gone 9.51@141mph too ;D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on July 20, 2008, 23:40:47 pm he ran a 10.396 @ 139.40mph at bug jam in the street eliminator class, not bad for pump gas and treads 8) Russ Fellows has gone 9.51@141mph too ;D Sorry would have gone faster, but it was only my 4th run in the car. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on July 21, 2008, 09:02:30 am Don't apologise, that's an awesome time for the first meet, 139mph! ;D
can't wait to see it run, can i call shotgun on an observed cruise? Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: jamiep_jamiep on July 21, 2008, 09:40:37 am Saw your run Martin, will post a pic up in a bit. Car looked sounded and went awesome!
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on July 21, 2008, 10:56:10 am couple of pics from t'internet
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2687268798_09523912af.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2687269536_ce58931b2f.jpg) (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb123/jrvwjr/Bug%20Jam%202008/VW-BUGJAM2008615.jpg) (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb123/jrvwjr/Bug%20Jam%202008/VW-BUGJAM2008194.jpg) looks tough ;D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Prowagen on July 21, 2008, 12:32:18 pm Well done great acheivement in such little track time! Will you have it up at shakey in august?
Rob. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on July 21, 2008, 14:04:42 pm Well done great acheivement in such little track time! Will you have it up at shakey in august? Rob. Just try and stop me! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Frank LUX on July 21, 2008, 15:10:03 pm Hey Martin, coming over for DasDragDay#6...???
Frank Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin Greaves on July 21, 2008, 18:40:27 pm he ran a 10.396 @ 139.40mph at bug jam in the street eliminator class, not bad for pump gas and treads 8) Russ Fellows has gone 9.51@141mph too ;D Sorry would have gone faster, but it was only my 4th run in the car. (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b115/gold65turbo/chicken.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on July 21, 2008, 19:33:19 pm he ran a 10.396 @ 139.40mph at bug jam in the street eliminator class, not bad for pump gas and treads 8) Russ Fellows has gone 9.51@141mph too ;D Sorry would have gone faster, but it was only my 4th run in the car. (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b115/gold65turbo/chicken.jpg) Yeah that's me , cock'o North! lol Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Lee on July 21, 2008, 20:05:41 pm Can i just say a huge THANKS to you for making my weekend. ;D ;D ;D
Seen your car in loads of mags and on the internet but never managed to see it in the flesh, so i was chuffed as f*!k when i heard your car was in attendance and then actually getting to see/hear it run :o :o :o :o Keep up the outstanding work ;) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin Greaves on July 21, 2008, 21:11:09 pm Martin dude it a chicken not a cock. :D
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on July 21, 2008, 22:34:11 pm Martin dude it a chicken not a cock. :D cock..... lol Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin Greaves on July 21, 2008, 22:45:48 pm Any way well done for the weekend. ;D
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on July 24, 2008, 10:40:26 am Hey Martin, coming over for DasDragDay#6...??? Frank its on the callender. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on July 24, 2008, 13:37:50 pm (http://k53.pbase.com/o6/69/341069/1/100505034.1UonDbZm.SBF_3399.jpg)
I see you've kept the original hand driven starter system for the motor, have you got a billet crank handle for that Martin ;D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on July 25, 2008, 12:18:23 pm (http://k53.pbase.com/o6/69/341069/1/100505034.1UonDbZm.SBF_3399.jpg) I see you've kept the original hand driven starter system for the motor, have you got a billet crank handle for that Martin ;D Me? with my machining reputation! lol Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: SlingShot on July 26, 2008, 05:17:05 am (http://k53.pbase.com/o6/69/341069/1/100505034.1UonDbZm.SBF_3399.jpg) I see you've kept the original hand driven starter system for the motor, have you got a billet crank handle for that Martin ;D I see some extra room towards the top of the engine compartment....strap on a couple more turbos that will stuff you in the 9's ;D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: AntLockyer on July 29, 2008, 11:45:46 am Nice one. Good to see it going down the strip.
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: vwhelmot on September 10, 2008, 11:21:33 am What you need is a glove box full of mini cheddars, that will see you into the 9s. How is the grand master cheese, and your lovely mrs? ;D
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on September 10, 2008, 11:46:43 am What you need is a glove box full of mini cheddars, that will see you into the 9s. How is the grand master cheese, and your lovely mrs? ;D dont you still owe me money? lol not bad young fella, the Mrs is loverly as always. How are the sheep? Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Prowagen on September 10, 2008, 12:05:27 pm Martin how narrow is your rear end? What size wheels and mickeys have you managed to squeeze on? I presume its stock width rear wings too?
Cheers. Rob. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: vwhelmot on September 10, 2008, 12:25:13 pm What you need is a glove box full of mini cheddars, that will see you into the 9s. How is the grand master cheese, and your lovely mrs? ;D dont you still owe me money? lol not bad young fella, the Mrs is loverly as always. How are the sheep? Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on December 26, 2008, 15:54:19 pm Well its boxingday, the family's round drinking my beer and eating my food.
So i slipped of to the garadge Ive got a new turbo for the car, so i thought i'd try and fit it up. You'll see its a little bit bigger than the last one. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/DSC00051.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Harry/FDK on December 26, 2008, 17:33:56 pm Martin, how many licenses does one need to operate this artillery ? :o
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: kev d on December 26, 2008, 18:31:23 pm Impressive stuff 8)
Whats the power estimated at now btw? Cheers, Kev Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on December 26, 2008, 19:52:13 pm its making over 500 hp at the moment at 2.2 bar, and were running a lambda of 7.8 (rich) on the dyno .The new turbo is going to run a little more boost, but the airflow is getting increased a lot more.
as for hp, we wont know until we get back on the dyno. this combo might not work, but youve got to give these things a try. I'm going to be messing with cam timing as well. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Airspeed on December 26, 2008, 21:45:15 pm Well its boxingday, the family's round drinking my beer and eating my food. I guess us gearheads are all alike, which is sorta comforting to realise ;DSo i slipped of to the garadge Quote Ive got a new turbo for the car, so i thought i'd try and fit it up. Cool, is that a GT35? if so what compressor size and with which A/R turbine?Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on December 27, 2008, 10:26:29 am gt4294R
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Airspeed on December 27, 2008, 10:40:03 am gt4294R Holy moly! That is HUGE :o Then again, with such a large motor and those revs possible ::)Pls let me know when all is done, at what rpm it starts making boost, just for my curiosity. Tnx! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on December 27, 2008, 12:36:26 pm it will make boost from 3.5 to 4K rpm and the motor revs to 9K the power starts dropping off slowly at 8.3K Rpm. this is why we are changing to the larger Turbo with more airflow.
Martin. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 08, 2009, 23:45:05 pm Just got back from the rollers,
Bit of a funny night, as we had to cut short the session due to a failed alternator. But New (much) Larger turbo and redesigned plenums and fuels system all works fantastic, It made the same HP as it used to at a much lower boost, with no increase in timing, Going to get another Alternator tomorrow then get back on the rollers to get the boost up to a proper level and start advanceing the timing, then start working on the water injection as that will allow us to get even more timing in it. night all. Martin Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Patte on April 09, 2009, 18:32:23 pm Nice :)
I´ll bet you it will make 600+hp at the wheels with that new turbo,without increasing the boost past 2,2bar 8) Good luck. Cheers. //Patte Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: BeetleBug on April 09, 2009, 18:40:57 pm Nice :) I´ll bet you it will make 600+hp at the wheels with that new turbo,without increasing the boost past 2,2bar 8) Good luck. Cheers. //Patte :) Now that sounds like a educated guess. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 10, 2009, 17:31:36 pm Nice :) I´ll bet you it will make 600+hp at the wheels with that new turbo,without increasing the boost past 2,2bar 8) Good luck. Cheers. //Patte the plan is to get it up to 3 bar, all depends on the fuel. were getting really good even EGT readings on the new inlet design, my only concern is the MSD, weather it will be able to light it up at that level. Time will tell. Always liked what youve done with the fastback ;) Martin. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: kev d on April 12, 2009, 21:34:59 pm Sounds like you might be gunning for an e/t record this summer.. 8)
When you planning on running this summer? I`d like to come for a look ;D Cheers, Kev Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 13, 2009, 21:08:36 pm Sounds like you might be gunning for an e/t record this summer.. 8) When you planning on running this summer? I`d like to come for a look ;D Cheers, Kev All depents on out new arrival ! i got a brand new little girl on Sunday, but i'll keep you posted. After porring over the data logs from the dyno, ive come to the conclution that the intercooler is bobbins! it just aint working. so inbetween nappys and bottles im designing a much better one! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: benssp on April 13, 2009, 21:10:54 pm All depents on out new arrival ! i got a brand new little girl on Sunday, but i'll keep you posted. After porring over the data logs from the dyno, ive come to the conclution that the intercooler is bobbins! it just aint working. so inbetween nappys and bottles im designing a much better one! Congrats to you and Julie ;D I wondered why i couldn't see any results for you on Eurodragster Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: kev d on April 13, 2009, 21:29:59 pm Congratulations! 8)
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fastbrit on April 13, 2009, 21:43:13 pm Well, Martin, at least it shows that something of yours works! :D
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 14, 2009, 15:56:27 pm Well, Martin, at least it shows that something of yours works! :D Well you know me, I always like to bang my way though a problem ;) lol Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Jon on April 16, 2009, 10:11:02 am Congratulations!
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: jamiep_jamiep on April 16, 2009, 10:41:42 am Congratulations!
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 18, 2009, 20:45:57 pm Thanks guys,
inbetween nappies and all that baby stuff, I managed to trawl through my data logs of the dyno session. Ive fitted a highspeed air temp sensor this time around and Ive discovered that the regular bosch unit ive been using for ages has been missing loads of info. the new sensor reads 250 times a second, and boy has it shown up some big flaws in the intercooler, its just not up to the job. so heres the new one, its just the core, ive got to get the jacket round it for the water and ice but you get the idea... its as wide as the car will take (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/DSC00155.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Airspeed on April 18, 2009, 21:07:22 pm Looks like mine, but I keep it air-air of course ;)
Does it say "Godspeed' on top? Which part number for the air-sensor Martin if you would be so kind? I am getting curieus as well if it would show a big difference... Thanks, Walter Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 18, 2009, 23:34:48 pm its an AEM temp sensor.
the intercooler dosnt say anything on it, but its big Even aircooled Richie has water round his intercooler ;) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Airspeed on April 19, 2009, 09:15:12 am its an AEM temp sensor. Thanks! I will try to get one of those too. I have a regular Bosch unit now as well and all seems well regarding IAT, but I too would like to know for sure.Quote Even aircooled Richie has water round his intercooler ;) Touché! ;DTitle: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 19, 2009, 10:05:21 am its an AEM temp sensor. Thanks! I will try to get one of those too. I have a regular Bosch unit now as well and all seems well regarding IAT, but I too would like to know for sure.Quote Even aircooled Richie has water round his intercooler ;) Touché! ;DYou'll have to up your sample rate on the ECU to read the temp sensor, cant remember how to do it on the DTA, but im sure you can. its that fast you can see when the throttle plate closes and re opens on the shift. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Airspeed on April 19, 2009, 10:56:53 am Ok, thanks for the pointer. Sample rate is easily changed in the log settings in DTA. I have it now at once every 1 second, but can change that to once every 0.1 second which should do as I don't think the air even heats that rapidly :)
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 19, 2009, 11:17:00 am it does!
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 27, 2009, 12:32:28 pm Ive got the intercooler mounted in the car now, just the water jacket to do.
the pipework from the intercooler to the throttle bodie is now done, just need purge welding now, and the pipework from the turbo to intercooler is just about done. Just making the dump valve mounting plate today at work, so by tonight it should be ready to come part for painting and polishing..... Felt like a snake charmer trying to get the 3" tubing round the cage ect!, and if i bang my head one more time!!!! >:( >:( lol (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/DSC00172.jpg) (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/DSC00171.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: kev d on April 27, 2009, 19:53:56 pm And how do you expect to see out the rear window now?? ;)
Very nice work mate 8) Cheers, Kev Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Russell on April 27, 2009, 21:02:51 pm Martin
you should try more than one race car at a time, sort of puts things in to order far quicker ;) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 27, 2009, 21:10:19 pm Martin you should try more than one race car at a time, sort of puts things in to order far quicker ;) tried that, one at a time for me now! lol Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 27, 2009, 21:12:19 pm And how do you expect to see out the rear window now?? ;) Very nice work mate 8) Cheers, Kev im not concerned whats behind me, it aint gona catch me ;) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fasterbrit on May 10, 2009, 18:06:48 pm im not concerned whats behind me, it aint gona catch me ;) Now then... we'll have to see about that. After all, I need me quid back plus yours ;D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on May 10, 2009, 22:41:14 pm im not concerned whats behind me, it aint gona catch me ;) Now then... we'll have to see about that. After all, I need me quid back plus yours ;D he he he , Julie say's no chance! ;) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on May 30, 2009, 19:09:12 pm final fit of the new intercooler....
Just got the dump valve to vent outside the car, (might go out the window) (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/DSC00198.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: deanosvws on May 31, 2009, 10:57:06 am looking good, when you hoping to be out. cheers dean
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on May 31, 2009, 12:29:28 pm its going to be bug jam.... (thats the plan anyway!)
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fastbrit on May 31, 2009, 12:37:19 pm its going to be bug jam.... (thats the plan anyway!) 2012... :-*Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on May 31, 2009, 15:00:54 pm its going to be bug jam.... (thats the plan anyway!) 2012... :-*Easy Tiger! bug jam this Year! lol. Ive got to race in OFF and SE . Me and Russ are going to be having a little heads up as well ;) he he he So you'll have your car there wont you Keith? must be finished by now ;) :D) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: streetvw on May 31, 2009, 15:54:14 pm its going to be bug jam.... (thats the plan anyway!) 2012... :-*Easy Tiger! bug jam this Year! lol. Ive got to race in OFF and SE . Me and Russ are going to be having a little heads up as well ;) he he he is that 1-0 to the northerner? :P ;D So you'll have your car there wont you Keith? must be finished by now ;) :D) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fastbrit on May 31, 2009, 18:53:48 pm Everybody's a Northerner from down here! ;D
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: JamieL on May 31, 2009, 19:03:16 pm Ive got to race in OFF and SE . Me and Russ are going to be having a little heads up as well ;) he he he So you'll have your car there wont you Keith? must be finished by now ;) :D) Hi Martin, Its all looking good, can't wait to see you and Russ out together - speaking of which, how is Woody these days - its been a while since he was last out? cheers, Jamie. :) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on May 31, 2009, 19:47:08 pm Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on May 31, 2009, 19:50:22 pm Ive got to race in OFF and SE . Me and Russ are going to be having a little heads up as well ;) he he he So you'll have your car there wont you Keith? must be finished by now ;) :D) Hi Martin, Its all looking good, can't wait to see you and Russ out together - speaking of which, how is Woody these days - its been a while since he was last out? cheers, Jamie. :) the old woodshed is just waiting on his motor now, the cars just about there. He just got busy riding a push bike for the last few years (whats that all about!) but he's getting proper fired up now to come and race with us. I'm looking forward to racing russ, mind you we both might mess it up due to us not being able to stop laughing! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Chip Lane on June 07, 2009, 22:00:21 pm (http://k53.pbase.com/o6/69/341069/1/100505034.1UonDbZm.SBF_3399.jpg) I see you've kept the original hand driven starter system for the motor, have you got a billet crank handle for that Martin ;D Hey Martin, This thread is great. Last time I saw you, we were at Hockenheim Nitro Olympics with Lee Derby and Jolly Jim. It must have been about 8 years ago now!! :o What size rear tyres are you running? Look forward to seeing your car Rip later this year.. Richard Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 17, 2009, 09:23:53 am A few updates....
New tanks, Fuel and ice tank. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/52-2.jpg) Front air dam from the top (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/52-3.jpg) Front air dam from the front. this will be painted black and i'll fix the number plate to it. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/52.jpg) its also had a rear end review to stop it going all saggy on the start line. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: jamiep_jamiep on August 17, 2009, 10:46:36 am Looks good Martin, when will you be trying it out?
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 17, 2009, 11:31:38 am next outing is a the euro's in Comp Eliminator. Ive not got any time before that.
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: kev d on August 17, 2009, 18:00:52 pm Is that all the mods finished for now then?
Cheers, Kev Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 17, 2009, 19:35:27 pm Is that all the mods finished for now then? Cheers, Kev I got a few more things to do, I'll post them when there complete Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Lee on August 17, 2009, 20:05:30 pm A few updates.... New tanks, Fuel and ice tank. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/52-2.jpg) 8) these look cool. Great fab work Front air dam from the front. this will be painted black and i'll fix the number plate to it. Just out of interest. How is the drop/height for the front dam determined? (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/52.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 17, 2009, 22:49:05 pm its got to be driven on the road, so it cant be too low.
We'll be able to see if its working from the suspension data logging. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on August 28, 2009, 09:18:32 am Looks like my new cam will be ready next week in time for the euros.
I keep looking at the can of sonoco 109 wondering how much more power is in there. And comp eliminator isnt a street car class........ ::) LOL Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fasterbrit on August 28, 2009, 21:03:32 pm Looks like my new cam will be ready next week in time for the euros. I keep looking at the can of sonoco 109 wondering how much more power is in there. And comp eliminator isnt a street car class........ ::) LOL Put it in, turn up the boost and hang the f@ck on :o :o :o Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on September 22, 2009, 10:43:39 am Updates......... Updates........
well the front air dam works a treat, the car has stopped trying to fly, I'll just have to keep an eye on it as the mph starts to clime. had a very good time at the euro finals, the best track i have ever driven on. Had a few issues with bogging at first due to the track, but i tuned the clutch round it and messed with the 2 step retard to get 28 psi boost on the start line. this resulted and a best time of the day of 9.86 @142 mph. the MPH was down in its usual. After a look at the data logs No 3 EGT was running cooler than the rest so upon investigation No3 inlet rocker bearings had failed. This may be due to the springs starting to go off and starting to hammer the rocker as they start to bounce. I wont be able to see until i strip the motor down. After looking into it a lot more it would seam the Rocker bearings are not up to the job, especially as I'm going to have to go up on spring rates with my new cam. So it looks like a redesign to make the rockers last the distance. I've looked at Jesel and many other rocker manufactures, bit can't fine a design that I'm happy with. So it looks like i may have to make my own. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/BrokenRocker2.jpg) (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/brokenRocker.jpg) I have also had some issues with the charging side of the car, the small race alternators that i have been using are a pile of Poo! and just not up to the job of charging a simple system never mind mine. I have found a really nice 75amp alternator and now the car is running at 14.4 volts all the time, it has really made a difference to the ignition system and the whole electrical system, brighter lights better starting and the motor sounded a lot crisper. I had to move the fuel pump to get the new alternator in, so i made a whole new bracket to hold them both. really happy with this bit now. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/DSC00324.jpg) (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/DSC00326.jpg) that's it for now, until i strip the motor down to evaluate bearings, new rocker requirements etc. Laters Martin Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fasterbrit on September 22, 2009, 20:16:14 pm Congrats on your first 9! Well done 8)
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: black_bullitt on September 28, 2009, 18:49:16 pm Congrats on running the 9 Mr T, good luck with the rebuild.
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: kev d on September 28, 2009, 19:07:27 pm Congratulations on the 9 matey 8)
Out again this year? Cheers, Kev Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on January 11, 2010, 09:42:04 am More updates........
Looks like weve got a solution to the rockers (thanks Don!) Ive got a new cam to tryout as the last one wasnt just how i wanted it. Im changing onto billet cylinders this year as the cylinder preshure is going a lot higher. My Fix to Broken swing axles..... Did this CV convertion to my mendeola last year, tested it at the finals and it didnt bust! launched at 28 psi seams to have fixed the broken axle situation. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/_DSC0471.jpg) The details are on my website. http://taylormachine.co.uk/Taylor_Machine_Services/930_Cv_Convertion.html Im now working on a sequential shifter for the trans, hopfully going to make it clutchless shift so i dont have to let off the power. The shifter is first, then im working on making a gearset with dog engagment. So no more busted prorings! must get back to it, this winter seams too long already! Martin. Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fasterbrit on January 11, 2010, 09:54:04 am Looking very cool Martin. Love the startline shot 8)
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: jamiep_jamiep on January 11, 2010, 17:20:04 pm That sounds a great setup Martin....
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Jon on January 12, 2010, 10:37:47 am With this amount of power, I bet you would get a kick out of watching the Bonus track on the 2009 SCC dvd, where Skinne takes you on a guided tour on the IRS setup on his 9.01 florpan bug. There are some neat tricks under there.
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on January 12, 2010, 16:49:48 pm where do i get one?
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Jon on January 13, 2010, 00:40:02 am www.sccevent.com
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: kev d on January 13, 2010, 07:57:20 am With this amount of power, I bet you would get a kick out of watching the Bonus track on the 2009 SCC dvd, where Skinne takes you on a guided tour on the IRS setup on his 9.01 florpan bug. There are some neat tricks under there. Just ordered mine 8) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on January 13, 2010, 11:05:58 am done!
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Jon on January 13, 2010, 12:42:09 pm I hope you get something out of it!
...and keep on innovating! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on January 19, 2010, 12:11:16 pm Got the DVD,
I can see what you mean, but its nothing im not doing already. But very very interesting. Martin Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Jon on January 19, 2010, 14:11:55 pm Got the DVD, I can see what you mean, but its nothing im not doing already. But very very interesting. Martin Glad you enjoyed it, myself I just dig when you get the backside of a fast car...like this thread. I think both you and him are sort of the creative type, that always evolve things instead of giving up! And thanks for supporting the SCC! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on January 19, 2010, 21:14:12 pm Nah I can't give up! i may take a breather but never give up!
I'd love to come and race at the SCC this year. Maritn Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: dcuplover on April 03, 2010, 21:40:47 pm what engine management are you using?
Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 03, 2010, 22:27:53 pm AEM
can be found at www.aempower.com Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: m.m.p on April 12, 2010, 22:25:36 pm keeno's coming to get ya, keeno's coming to get ya :P
;D Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on April 13, 2010, 22:52:48 pm keeno's coming to get ya, keeno's coming to get ya :P ;D LOL Bring it on Keeno! ;) Julie is keeping that bet nice and safe ;) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on May 25, 2010, 19:41:15 pm blimy its been a while since i updated this.... Baby's have been getting in the way!
Right then, Crower rockers are now across the atlantic on the Red Baron, to help them out of a hole. all the bearing carriers were cracking and just not up to the job, Team Red Baron are using a different style of bearing thats helping them last a little longer. but this is a short term fix. So what ive done with the help of Don is use a set of there development rockers, but ive had to mount them in a similar way to the crowers, as i didnt want to weld on the billet heads to much. take a look.. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/bc7357a8.jpg) this is how it started off (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/a1d23bd2.jpg) Just to get the layout right. (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/765a1028.jpg) I have also changed to sump scavenge so i have one -12 line from it to the pump, Hope it works otherwise i'll be ordering another sump! lol the red bit on the end is an inline cleanable -12 filter (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/c2374ffb.jpg) theres also a new cam grind in there, trying some stuff out again.... if all goes to plan i should be on the dyno this week to see if all this rubbish works out Laters Martin Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: deanosvws on June 06, 2010, 22:16:00 pm thats alot of work. when are you hopeing to be out.
cheers dean Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on September 04, 2011, 17:12:52 pm Just wish i had more time to work on it..... Sounds nice though ;) (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/930c92d8.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: kev d on September 04, 2011, 18:33:38 pm Looking impressive 8)
That it race ready again? Cheers Kev Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on September 05, 2011, 08:08:32 am Hello Kev,
Dyno is booked for tuesday. just have to see how it does. still need a better intercooler, but thats a winter job. Just miss racing so much that ive got to get to the Euros! Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on October 25, 2011, 11:14:54 am finaly got a little time, so i rolled the car outside and left it running for an hour, going to heat cycle it a few more times then off to the dyno.
This was after 50 mins or so. this new JPM cam seams very responsive, and i have noticed the valve train is a lot quieter.. just have to see if it provides us with more hp. You can hear theres a headder leak on one joint to sort out, but all good heads were at a constant 75oC and the oil was at 90oC. Oil Preshure when cold Idle 120 psi 5000 rpm 140 psi Oil Preshure when hot (90) Idle 40psi anything off idle 120 psi. Happy with that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvwkoRzYv3M Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Airspeed on October 25, 2011, 17:46:51 pm Nice!
Pls show us some of that 'responsiveness' 8) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Martin on October 30, 2011, 17:20:13 pm Ran for another hour, thought i'd take a look at the bearings.
so easy to get to on a Pauter case...... Thanks Don!!! (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/autocraft/IMG_0376.jpg) Title: Re: its been a long time, but tis getting there! Post by: Fasterbrit on October 30, 2011, 19:03:42 pm Martin, what you need is a 'racing' stove top! No, wait a minute... it's me who needs a racing stove top :D
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