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So i had these.

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8 months and some work, now i have this.

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Oh and it also does this. 11.94 @ 113mph 4th pass.  ;D

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good stuf mate you put everyone to shame with the timescale you turned this round in . cant wait to see the big engine in it or old faithfull on gas  :D 8)
very cool car hope mine turns out as well.....

Nice work. Did you convert the funny car cage to rhd use?

yes pretty much.

What car was the chassis originally from?
Does it feel different to the bug?
Lee

A new unused lummus chassis, it's been sitting around for a bit.
It feels a lot different from the bug.

Great stuff, well done it looks good

Rich

I think you did a fantastic job already, knowing 1st hand what it actually takes to go from a climbing frame to a full running driving car I would say you did really well 8)  the fact that you just got on with it and got it done in such short time makes it even better
Look forward to seeing it get a good work out with the turbo set up 8)

cheers Richie

So after cooking the aspirated motor on the last outing to shakey it was time for a rebuild. was really happy with an 11.9 @ 113mph with a very unhealthy motor.
That done i turned my attention to getting the turbo motor together and into the notch. After swapping the cam and re checking everything looks like i need some new pushrods.
The compression came out at 9.1 so that should be ok.
Have a small order delay on the wastegates so as soon as they turn up i can finish off the header and pipe up the exhaust.
The motor is in and i'm now plumbing up the dry sump system and turbo oil feed and pressure light etc.  The fuel pump and reg has been swapped out for a larger one and all that is left is to pipe up the holley carb.
once the wastegates turn up i can pipe up all the boost stuff.
I've also added some micro switches to the clutch pedal and first gear for the 2 step and clutch management.
Sorted out re routing the accelerator cable and fitted the new brackets i made then adjusted it all up and it works perfectly.

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The NA motor was due a rebuild ummmmm probably two years ago ;) amazing its lasted as well as it has given how hard it is used, looking forward to seeing the turbo motor getting the same thrashing ;)

good work mate going to be a monster  8) 8) 8)

Yeh i do give it some stick..

Little bit of an update.
I've decided to mock up an oil catch tray. It seems only right as we all hate sitting around while the rack gets cleaned.
It's a fair size but i'd prefer it to work.
Bit tricky to get it to cover the valve covers and clear the rear caliper and tyres.
I might just take a bit off the top edge yet.

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Well done mate, good to see 8)  The NHRA requirement for size is to have a 2inch lip so if you can go with that then you are good for when these things are needed everywhere

cheers Richie

Awesome looking car! I really like how it looks. Great to see another Notch on the track.

Cheers.
I must say i have followed your build on here and have tried to buy the mag with the feature in. Great car.
I did want a beige notch to match my bug but you beat me to it, and Richie beat me to matching cars so the original red it is.
Maybe we could race heads up some time. Although i will need to improve my times..

Rich.

There's a picture of this in this months be mag, volks world maybe? Got the ruby red bug on the front... In a show section :) encase you hadnt seen it!

 ;D

Not a massive amount to report as i have been waiting on parts.
Got a bit done thought.
Modified the collector to allow me to fit the wastegates, then made both of the exhaust.

Moved and made a new oil filter mount  so it now sits inside the oil catch pan.

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Have trimmed the exhaust pipes down a bit closer to the body now, i'll take a pic soon.

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Spent some time re wiring parts of the car to make the mail control panel removable and also added some more switches and relays to the panel.
The 2 step, clutch management inc the new valve ( cheers richie ) are now sorted.

I know it looks untidy but it's all hidden under the panel and i can get to each wire individually to repair or swap out if i have any issues instead of digging through layers of bundled cables.

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Little bit more done today.
Finished off the wiring connections so i can now remove the whole panel from the car with ease.


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That's a great idea, looks really neat!!

That looks awesome dude

Good stuff  8)

Well it's running, dyno next.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQqJ0aLf1Yc

no idea how to show the video on here sorry

Nice sound  ;D

Cheers dude.

Looks like everything is ok now it's been run for a bit, so it's ready for the dyno next week.
A nice safe tune at 14 psi will do perfect for now.

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Now when I leave my wings off my car I get the piss taken out of me  :-\ ::) :D :D :D

Can't wait to here how it does Rich.

After 2 trips to the dyno due to clutch problems it's ready for the track.
Got a nice safe tune so it's time to go and have some fun.
Just need to make the chute mount.

Youtube link..don't know how the embed the video onto here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oozs6L9N_UA

good stuff  8)

So, how much power? :)

Enough for now  ;) ;) ;D

 :D :D ;D

Enough for what  ?

C.mon give us a clue - did it start with a 3 or 4 ?

The video stopped just as things were getting 'lively'  ;D

i know.....  :D

Little update from today.
Got the chute mounted to the rear panel. Had to make a bracket so the chute points upwards and sits just at the end of the rear wing.
Cut the rear panel ready for the tether mount which i have started to make.
Also sorted mounting the air filter.

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good stuff when you testing?

Last pieces of the puzzle done today.

Covered the accelerator cable with some heat proof tube.
Made the whole rear wing section removable in one piece and fitted the air filter.
Chute tether mount made and fitted.

The car is now race ready again.

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I hope you have a nice run next time you hit the track, the engine sounds great and who knows we might race some time

Went to shakey today for a bit of testing.
First pass 11.3 @ 128mph
Then last pass of the day 11.1 @ 127mph with a 1.49 60ft.
plenty more to do with the setup but i'm happy with the mph.

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was going well today mate  8)

Very nice!  ;)

bit more power now.  ;D

www.youtube.com/watch?v=awq8v63duf0

 ;D ;D ;D ;D 8) 8)

 :D

I know numbers aren't everything but don't be shy - give us a clue  ;D

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Car looks sick now it's painted  8)  :o  8)

FFS you knicked my paint code

Car looks great Danny, any runs today?
Must be an April fools joke here.......
Lee

Little update from the retro show on Sunday.
First time out with a bit more power.

The notch now goes 10.2 @137mph

Was a great days racing and we'll done on such a huge pb