Time Attack Build Begins (Cage in!!!)

[Andy GDI]

main issue is extended load under really high rpm..

they are no wossener, they are Iapel.

shafts dont seem to have a problem if your not using slicks, never had a problem with R888's etc.

oil return channels seem to be the problem, supply doesnt seem to be a problem... its getting the oil out of the head back to the block... but again only with extended high RPM

we have removed the really horrible casting marks... as they are well "horrible"...

valves are ok until again really high extended rpm... only had one engine drop a valve.... and that was not a new engine..

be interested in your build... keep in touch

 

[ben_p]

I saw hissingsid valves from his NA engine... LOL think he had eaten about 4 engines with them dropping off!

The problem is that they are a two piece valve, all the ones hissingsid had failed were on the joint.

I had some imported from a specialist in Europe, 1 piece stainless, they were about half a grand for all 16, not too much and worth it for the piece of mind.. are you only allowed one engine to last the whole series?

 

[fmp_]

can have as many engines as you like.

not that there will be any failures of mine!!

 

[Cunnit McMunnit]

I hope you are passing on all the advice you are getting on building a race engine to GDI.
I would hate to think that you put all your trust in the pro's...

 

[fmp_]

progress a go-go!!

 

[Djw John]

Well its defo lighter now!

 

[Andy GDI]

faster to push round the track now

 

[Djw John]

Lol yup. GDI helium conversions?!

 

[Cue]

coming in on this a tad late, massive respect although as a road car i expect it won't make for comfortable mile crunching lol

do the rules state you must keep the original engine? thought about scrapping the piss french one and going for a jap or german one?

As you've done all but revamped the engine mounting position could that have been an option?

Also I can't really tell from the pics but is the suspension standard? Are you even allowed to fit aftermarket suspension in this catagory.... doing camber and toes adjustments could help shave a few miliseconds off also...... Talking to the converted obviously but i'm quite interested to find out a bit more....

 

[d4ve86]

hope you dont mind mat but im still awake and im bored so -

Cue - Most of that stuff is in hand, it wont be on standard suspension, its going to have a full set up etc

To mount the engine lower like in a cup race car your looking at 1k for the renaultsport mounts

 

[Brand86]

This is going to be pretty hands in ze twisties I imagine Good s**t!

 

[fmp_]

coming in on this a tad late, massive respect although as a road car i expect it won't make for comfortable mile crunching lol

do the rules state you must keep the original engine? thought about scrapping the piss french one and going for a jap or german one?

As you've done all but revamped the engine mounting position could that have been an option?

Also I can't really tell from the pics but is the suspension standard? Are you even allowed to fit aftermarket suspension in this catagory.... doing camber and toes adjustments could help shave a few miliseconds off also...... Talking to the converted obviously but i'm quite interested to find out a bit more....

You can put any engine in you like. Depending on whether its N/A or Forced will depend on which category you go into (so pretty pointless going with a turbo lump as will never keep up with thte 4WD guys).

I didnt really consider it to be honest, as the extra cost and hassle would be a knightmare. Plus if anything broke (ie custom mounts) it would be more of a hassle to source another quickly.

Also i like the french engine french car idea.

Suspension is fully sorted, will be low and hard, perfectly setup for track work!

 

[Ali]

Is James's vee ever out of GDi! lol

 

[Cue]

i was thinking maybe the 2 ltr lump out of s2000. Perfect for high revving track work and more reliable starting block to play with.

Depends on budget though... any engine..... stick an old M5 engine in the bugger and watch the 3000GT's, Superas quake

 

[TheJesus]

engine characteristics of V-tecs are a bit shitty though. F7R high comp build with ITB's will be miles more drivable not to mention more powerful with a much much bigger power band... and probably cheaper! lol

 

[fmp_]

plus i want to beat people with good old Renault power, rather than them saying 'you only quicker cos of Honda power' or wahtever.

 

[Cunnit McMunnit]

I think the point is that it's a clio, and the intention is to race a clio.
What's the point in transplanting some Honda engine into it? It's no longer a clio then. Might aswell keep the jap in the crap, and race that....

 

[Andy GDI]

Is James's vee ever out of GDi! lol

No we love it too much..

 

[fmp_]

a few update pics....

engine install is going to plan!

and whilst its away a few more peices of the puzzle have arrived.

PRG trailor...

Awesome quality, and a total beast!!

Had another set of Speedlines come through too, so thats 3 sets in total (can never have enough!)

Also had a couple of tyres turn up...

Only half of them are mine mind!

And finally my custom length hoses turned up too!

2 weeks tomorrow till its all GO! so got plenty to do still!

 

[Fletcher]

Were you running the brake lines that came with the compbrake 4 pots before?

 

[fmp_]

Were you running the brake lines that came with the compbrake 4 pots before?

i was, with thier comedy length.

then i read that someone said the standard Clio goodridge kit works fine, so got one of those, but alas the lines were a tad too short, so they pulled hard under full lock.

so got onto goodridge and they did me a set to my lengths.

 

[Fletcher]

Were you running the brake lines that came with the compbrake 4 pots before?

i was, with thier comedy length.

then i read that someone said the standard Clio goodridge kit works fine, so got one of those, but alas the lines were a tad too short, so they pulled hard under full lock.

so got onto goodridge and they did me a set to my lengths.

Yes they are very long :S

How much did goodridge want for the custom hoses??

 

[Fred@BTM]

yozza do custom lines

 

[Fletcher]

^^^^Good stuff, are they on the website?

 

[Fred@BTM]

no, you'll have to phone him

 

[Fletcher]

^^^^Ok cheers mate.

 

[d4ve86]

goodridge did custom lines for my AP racing brakes,

 

[fmp_]

less of the spam ladies!!

Bout 35 quid for lines direct from goodridge, any length, any ends etc.

might as well phone them direct, as i assume thats all Yozzasport will do!

 

[d4ve86]

i believe there 36 quid + vat !!

car looks good, cheers for the door cards today!

 

[Fred@BTM]

yozza use Mocal instead of goodridge, same difference LOL

 

[Cue]

can you run slicks in this series?

 

[d4ve86]

have to run toyo tyres, the r888's

 

[fmp_]

yup, TOYO's only

 

[Cue]

explains the tyre choice lol. i run r888's on track and have noticed a good second or more lap improvement with slicks.

 

[geesus69]

looking very good :clap:

makes me want 888's looking at those pics :approve:

 

[fmp_]

Car is off to be mapped today on Omex's rollers, so should get some results later (if andy can get Excel fired up)

a few final pics....

cooking on gas!!!

 

[Chris n nic]

Looks fantastic Matt..... can't wait to see/hear this running

Chris

 

[Jay Payne]

Ive just messed myself! fappin lush!

 

[Johnc172]

That is awesome!! Top marks, deffo my fav car on here!

 

[mini-valver]

Awesome mate. What filter are you using?