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[Fred@BTM]

i would've used aerocatches, but hey

 

[ben_p]

plus any small bit that did melt.. went into the threads.. which is like the dogs dick of nylock nuts!

 

[ben_p]

i would've used aerocatches, but hey

do B&Q even sell them LOL

 

[Nigel]

Should have used binx nuts Ben instead of nylocs. Surely you could find a fixing detail thats nicer than seeing a hex head poking through the dash.

Project is looking great though!

edit: just read they aren't the final fixings for the dash. lol.

 

[Fred@BTM]

plus they may fail it on the MOT for that, everything has to be radius'd on the interior

 

[ben_p]

After my trail run of fitting the residual valves. I decided to neaten them up and re fit them..properly!

One of the unions compbrake sent was wrong, so i bought a new one.. re flared and used new copper pipe..


Old..(shocking lol)

new. after hours and hours ! ahhhh!

 

[Tom]

Much better, i was concerned you may leave it like that.

 

[ben_p]

plus they may fail it on the MOT for that, everything has to be radius'd on the interior

na it wont fail trust me..

 

[ben_p]

Much better, i was concerned you may leave it like that.

lol na, i just rushed them on to see if the unions compbrake sent would leak.. which they did lol.. managed to get the right ones from andrew page

 

[ben_p]

i just need to secure the HUGE ss willwood line to that bracket, otherwise it could bend the copper pipe

 

[Tom]

What wheels you running?

 

[ben_p]

Should have used binx nuts Ben instead of nylocs. Surely you could find a fixing detail thats nicer than seeing a hex head poking through the dash.

Project is looking great though!

edit: just read they aren't the final fixings for the dash. lol.

lol

 

[ben_p]

What wheels you running?

ive got 2021's (turnini) 15" x 7"

and jsut deciding between 2020's and 2118s for the slicks

 

[ben_p]

where can i buy the countersunk nuts that hold the disk to the hub? mine were fucked bar one!

there torx ones???????????????

 

[philthy]

i thought you dont really need them

 

[Tom]

Dont put them on, i dont.

 

[Fred@BTM]

i've got a box full ben if you need some, not needed though as the wheel bolts take care of it

 

[capturedbyjames]

This whole thread is such a good read! Loving the look of it, can't wait to see the final product!

 

[ben_p]

i know,, but knowing my luck the disk will fall off LOL

 

[ben_p]

This whole thread is such a good read! Loving the look of it, can't wait to see the final product!

cheers

 

[philthy]

i know,, but knowing my luck the disk will fall off LOL

If the disc comes off the wheel will first. Hows the engine/managment coming along?
when you aiming to have it finished for?

 

[ben_p]

engine is going in on the 3rd

ben is having it mapped by some wizard LOL.

will be turning over mid feb

 

[philthy]

a lot sooner than i expected! look forward to it.

 

[Saner]

engine is going in on the 3rd

ben is having it mapped by some wizard LOL.

will be turning over mid feb

and will be turning up to SRR on the 8th March

 

[ben_p]

lol im hiring the dynocell at MASS for the day, would be cool to get it on a normall RR though

 

[Saner]

I'll pay for your Run! I just want to see it! lol

 

[fmp_]

got any pics of the engine?

 

[ben_p]

erm not here, il get ben to email them again.

the head is like a work of art

 

[ben_p]

I'll pay for your Run! I just want to see it! lol

cool, lol im fine to pay what power will the rollers read upto?

 

[f0xy]

what exhaust is going on this ben?

 

[ben_p]

well as the ring have enforced a 95DB limit. its going to be tricky.

im looking about, BTB wernt very helpful and they cant do it until summer so there not having my cash.

im thinking of having a full manifold made, inc system. it needs to be under 95db.

ive got a few people in line. cost will be around £1300

 

[Saner]

I'll pay for your Run! I just want to see it! lol

cool, lol im fine to pay what power will the rollers read upto?

1200bhp, so i think you'll be fine. lol

 

[ben_p]

lol just a bit

 

[ben_p]

exhaust is sorted

keeping the 172 manifold.

but having a 3" system made from the manifold back.

 

[makavelli]

how come your not using a 182 manifold ben? are the 172 characteristics better for your application?

 

[ben_p]

using the 172 as its better suited to the engine

i had the 182 one, but sold it

 

[Christopher]

amazing progress matey, as always!

can't wait to see the engine pics

 

[philthy]

well as the ring have enforced a 95DB limit. its going to be tricky.

im looking about, BTB wernt very helpful and they cant do it until summer so there not having my cash.

im thinking of having a full manifold made, inc system. it needs to be under 95db.

ive got a few people in line. cost will be around £1300

wouldnt worry about that, Im 102db at the intake and marshalls said nowt

 

[mas]

looking good ben0

 

[Ricardinho]

will take ages to look back so ill ask anyway

what ecu are you using?