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[jayrs]

wiring is nasty! ive seen far worse on some stuff i have to say, your be shocks at what ive seen on some friges and freezers in shops, popped caps and all

[Excursion]

I now have an ST170 ABS module - The ZS one didn't have provision to turn off T/C.

I also have an ST170 gearbox. I'm ordering some stronger valve springs as the stock ones will not take anywhere near the cylinder pressures generated at 300bhp+. Depending on my Turbo choice I may shim the springs to run a little extra boost.

Turbo choice is my current task, and it's more essential than ever to get it right in such a light FWD car. I had a look at GT28R; the map looks great for a quick spool up time but I fear this may cause traction issues. The GT28RS with a 64 trim exhaust housing looks perfect for 320bhp (my aim), and the slightly later spool but bigger top end will be both more a lot more fun and potentially quicker on the road. Thing is it's pretty much £1k , and I'm not sure if I want to spend as much as much on the Turbo as I did on an effectively brand new FRS engine!

[Smo]

Wasn't this meant to be your girlfriend's car?

[Sphinx]

Wasn't this meant to be your girlfriend's car?

Did I not tell you?
Mark and I are dating, he's doing this for me. I've told him bareback is out of the question until it's finished.

[Excursion]

Yep, Lindsey's car! I'll have it for whatever Trackday I want.

I haven't bummed someone for years.

[jonyb4]

Wasn't this meant to be your girlfriend's car?

Did I not tell you?
Mark and I are dating, he's doing this for me. I've told him bareback is out of the question until it's finished.

LOOOL love it

good god mark, i remember when this was going to be a simple 2.0 blacktop jobbie, now look

doesnt the fire get out of hand at some rate

the second named turbo does sound the best, the gt28r sounds better for less power engines in terms of traction

[Excursion]

The Exhaust Manifold has arrived (that is not my chair!):



I'll soon have some photos of the shell complete with lacquer and after being and 'mopped'.

[muz]

Wow. What manifold is that? Looks equal length? Also, what can you play on it?

[Excursion]

Wow. What manifold is that? Looks equal length? Also, what can you play on it?

Hi mate, yes it's equal length. It's a GGR manifold for the Focus RS, but with a '28 Flange.

I can play "she never knew because she was sleeping".

[jonyb4]

Wow. What manifold is that? Looks equal length? Also, what can you play on it?

LOL


looks the trick that not cheap though eh?

id hate to have to tighten them bolts behind the primaries down

[Excursion]

Wow. What manifold is that? Looks equal length? Also, what can you play on it?

LOL


looks the trick that not cheap though eh?

id hate to have to tighten them bolts behind the primaries down

£938.83 Including VAT. Sheer madness! I tell you, the prices tuners charge for bolt on parts is just obscene. I've been thinking about starting some of this as a sideline, only charging reasonable prices!

I paid less than half for the manifold. It's still a lot, but it saves me a lot of time.

[jonyb4]

omg! ive not even bought a car that expensive yet

[Smo]

Nice edit

Do these manifolds clear the Fiesta bonnet OK?

[Excursion]

Nice edit

Do these manifolds clear the Fiesta bonnet OK?

It's a risk I've taken, we'll see

[Sphinx]

If it doesn't then just slam the bonnet to produce a 'speed dent'. Ghetto styleee.

[Excursion]

If it doesn't then just slam the bonnet to produce a 'speed dent'. Ghetto styleee.

lol yeah. I think something like a lowered E46 M3 bulge would look good on a Mk3 bonnet, but the manifold is a bit too far forward for that.

[Excursion]

Still looking at Turbos. I'm looking around for a good, second-hand GT28RS with the .86 exhaust housing, as the .64 is too small for the ZT at 300+

[Excursion]

Manifold is now in the 'For Sale' section: my plans have changed.

zetec-turbo-tubular-exhaust-manifold-gt28-flange-vt187511/

[jonyb4]

No more zetec turbo? Or you just getting a different turbo?

[Excursion]

No more zetec turbo? Or you just getting a different turbo?

Bigger Turbo

[leighk2010]

mark rember you g/f will be driving this dont want it to fast now do you

[~nomad~]

If she can handles Marks willy she can handle anything. Its massive!

[leighk2010]

well if thats true romo for one more

[Excursion]

I don't have a problem with Lindsey driving it, she pelts along a ton most of the time anyway. She gets on OK with my main car which is probably just as quick

I think a lot of guys say "she's not driving that" thinking it takes some kind of macho man to 'handle' a 'quick' car.TBH below 400bhp doesn't require any skills over and beyond those everyone elses uses to drive a standard car. It's only when you begin to push the car, and she doesn't really do that

[leighk2010]

was not applying she cant drive tbh my g.f is a very good driver for a girl better than my ex she use to scare me in a car

[Excursion]

was not applying she cant drive tbh my g.f is a very good driver for a girl better than my ex she use to scare me in a car

but you still want a go on my big chap?

[leighk2010]

why the hell not share the love i say

[Excursion]

[leighk2010]

so ermm back on topic whats your overall spec for this engine then

[~nomad~]

Its true, ladies can drive my 61 year old mum drives a m3 ffs lol

[leighk2010]

got a number...

[Excursion]

Old manifold sold. That didn't take long, One hr in fact!

Meet the new one

[RS rob]

i spotted your new manifold the other day mark,
inconnel yeah?

[Excursion]

i spotted your new manifold the other day mark,
inconnel yeah?

It is mate, Pat at primary designs is going to modify it for me.

[jonyb4]

fudgekin hell an hour?! maybe it was too cheap lol