Project Turbo

[Tom]

Im going to be fitting a C20LET in my GTE over the next few months. I managed to source an engine that had already been fitted in a mk2 so all the wiring loom was done. That being the one job I was not looking forward to doing. With the loom done it hopefully should be a case of plug and play. Im going to be taking plenty of pictures, not got many at the mo but heres a few any way. Going to be replacing the cambelt/waterpump and idlers next week along with all the manifold studs after finding one was snapped off :( .


http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/8008/letturbo0cl.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2162/letturbo25ka.jpg
http://img221.exs.cx/img221/7240/let19he.jpg
http://img221.exs.cx/img221/6640/let27qi.jpg

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[Jon S]

nice ,keep us updated

[Tom]

New waterpump, cambelt, guide pulleys and tensioner fitted:

http://img221.exs.cx/img221/7775/letbelt4wo.jpg

[Rob_S]

is that a plastic pully??? change it now before i cry

[Tom]

is that a plastic pully??? change it now before i cryYeah they are plastic ones, :( Are steel ones available for the late setup ?

[Rob_S]

urm pass...i thought sbd did em, but i cant see em on their site

[Kris]

When are you hoping to have it all fitted and runing ??.

[_SBD16v]

ummm can you not change the pully set up just by changing the backing plate i will have a look at some engines but i think you can

[Rob_S]

yeah you can change it to early spec by using the full backplate and all the pulleys, pump etc

[Gander]

I can promise that you'll never have so much fun ever again after you've driven you car turbo'd, anything else will pale in comparison and your traffic light grand prix will be against more serious opposition;)

[Rob_S]

it will suit the car down to the ground i reckon, best engine for yours tom :D

[Tom]

I believe you can swap to the early pulley set by swaping everything over, but as I`ve just payed out for the full hit , Its not gonna happen. I hope to have it in the car within the next couple of months really, as I want to use the 4 poster lift in my work. I honestly cant wait to drive the beastie :D .

I made up the exhaust downpipe today. Took off the normal XE manifold and bolted the turbo to it. Got a standard Cav T downpipe and cut/shut it to mate up with a couple of Jetex 2.5" bore bends to suit the rest of the system.

I was very pleased to find that the Cav pipe fitted perfectly inside the jetex pipe ! :

http://img221.exs.cx/img221/2593/downpipe14hz.jpg

http://img221.exs.cx/img221/8854/dp25yh.jpg

Great being able to have access to a lift ! :D

http://img221.exs.cx/img221/4813/dp31mm.jpg

[Rob_S]

thats neater than most kwikfit/powerflow places LOL

[Tom]

thats neater than most kwikfit/powerflow places LOL
LOL :D Must sort the oil leak out tho !

[Tom]

Sorted the manifold studs out now, turbo back on. Fitted a new water return pipe as well.
Just got to pick up some seals for the thermostat/housing so that can go back on soon. Also need to repair the oil feed pipe as half of the crimp on the braided hose has corroded away :( .
http://img221.exs.cx/img221/5472/let39ys.jpg

[Jon S]

no xxx porn here please ;) comin on nicely m8

[Xedrah]

Nice! :)

[Anthony]

Looking good mate :) You'll have a blast when she's on the road! :D

[Tom]

no xxx porn here please ;) comin on nicely m8LOL, you`d better close your eyes when I post some more pics then ;)

[Tom]

Oh and Ive had the powerwasher on the underside now to clean all the filthy oily crap off. Its all Clean now, new pic when I can get on the lift again. :D

And I wonder if this will fit :

http://www.byebyegti.com/uploadgarage/albums/userpics/10032/int1.jpg

[Gander]

Nice IC, what are the dimensions on that & where did it come from?

[Tom]

Nice IC, what are the dimensions on that & where did it come from?Its off a Renault laguna Diesel ! measures 90cm long by 32cm tall.

[Gander]

Lol I would of never guessed where it came from! How deep it it?
Make sure you slosh about a litre of petrol around the inside to clean out any oil and muck. I did that to mine and a fair amount of oil came out, which i then filtered and chucked in my sisters car:p

[Mr-G]

lookin really kool fella i am well impressed with your turbo :cool:

[Tom]

Frontera intercooler

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/3204/int21ak.jpg

[Tom]

Bought my boost gauge :D
http://img225.exs.cx/img225/3451/boostg7ff.jpg


And Downpipe all welded and painted up. (wonder how long the paint willl last? lol )

http://img225.exs.cx/img225/1899/downpipe1qg.jpg

[Matheusc20xe]

Really nice setup there. I want to see this finished.

But only a doubt.. how you will put this big intercooler in front of Astra Mk2? I try put big intercooler in front of my Astra and its really hard to put. You will put it inside of pumper, or in space of bumper to car cage? How you will pass the hoses from intercooler? In the radiator of mine, don't have space in left or right sides..only exit that i saw, is removing the foglights, and pass the hoses from bumper, to wheel box..


cheers,


Matheus S. Almeida

[Tom]

We started removing the engine today, at last lol,

I took a few pics but they`ve turned out crap because of the poor lighting in the workshop :(

Badassastra came along to give me hand ( much appreciated fella :) ), didnt take us long really and we managed to take the engine out, leaving the gearbox in.

Should have loads of better pics tomorow, when we put the LET in, after cleaning up the bay.

[Mr-G]

was great fun glad to help matey, ready for the big day tomorrow

[REMUS]

what engine are you takeing out? a c20xe? If so, GIMME :D

[Tom]

what engine are you takeing out? a c20xe? If so, GIMME :DYep C20XE, but its already sold sorry.

Got the LET in today :D

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/4242/letin5wo.jpg

Exhaust all done :

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/464/exh24oo.jpg



Getting a bit tight with the radiator :
http://img56.exs.cx/img56/9227/radtight9kj.jpg


Anda shot of the frontera intercooler, looks like I`m goin to have to mod the bumper a fair bit:

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/4980/int16zd.jpg

[Mr-G]

all lookin good fella tomorrow we shall have her fired up and roaring down the road at breakneck speeds :D

[REMUS]

very smooth man :) don't worry about the c20xe, out of interest how much did you sell it for, i've got a guy willing to sell me a red top for £200.

[Tom]

very smooth man :) don't worry about the c20xe, out of interest how much did you sell it for, i've got a guy willing to sell me a red top for £200.£300 with ecu and loom

[REMUS]

sweet i'm getting everything with mine to make it run, but the way the dude described it to me the gear box is more than a bit screwed but thats np because I have a spare f20 that came with my 16v cally.

What tests can you do to a c20xe to see if it is borked?

[roybacer]

i think im in love!!! lol
looks like its gonna be one hell of a car, if your desperate for another extra pair of hands im only up the road (then i can be dead nosy!!!!)

[Tom]

Its all sorted now and running, making all the right noises and the exhaust is no louder then it was before ! Just has a really nice burble to it http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I used the Cav radiator and although its a bit of a squeeze, it does all fit nicely. No clearance problems regarding the turbo and rad, plenty of room there. I`m also using a frontera intercooler, whick fits very good as well. Just need to find a slim fan now.

Did`nt even tap tap when we started it up , even tho its been stood for a few months http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif

Pics:
Intercooler pipes, 2x samco 45degree bends and a lenght ot 51mm stainless exhaust pipe, sorted http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/2769/interpipes1zk.jpg

Turbo to intercooler, 2x samco 90degree bends and a bit of exhaust tube.

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/8628/interpipes16nt.jpg

Nearly done

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/5032/nearly17lr.jpg

Done http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/4817/letdone4tq.jpg

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/6068/frontdone9wr.jpg

[REMUS]

congrats tom ;)

[BazW]

proper job :) looks the dogs danglies mate

[REMUS]

hey bart man theres a set of the same twin head lights as mine on ebay atm, check em out:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43120&item=7944433337&rd=1

[CraigGreen]

Nice one Tom

Its nice looking at another mk2 the same colour as mine.

Hope the LET lives up to be all its cracked up to be........waaaaap tisssshh!

[Tom]

Nice one Tom

Its nice looking at another mk2 the same colour as mine.

Hope the LET lives up to be all its cracked up to be........waaaaap tisssshh!Yep its running fine , just a few minor annoying probs with it. :D

[REMUS]

Yeah I saw your post on mig, is it sorted yet?

[Tom]

No :(
Its got issues with a high idle speed and the 1st gear switch keeping the ecu light on.

[Kris]

Not looked at this for a bit ,but Tom your car just keep getting better by the day mate ,loving it BIG time :D

[Tom]

Ive got the ECU light sorted now thanks to AndyK off Migweb.

Its still Idling too high and Ive tried 3 ICVs, and its still the same :mad:

Still its a BIG improvement over the XE, much faster :D

Got a few little jobs to do on it this week end so might have a few more pics.

[Tom]

Did a bit today, first up was a quick oil and filter change along with a new fuel filter. Then I Lagged the steel boost pipe from IC to the tophat with some heat reflective sleeving that I got from RallyDesign. The pipe is really close the bottom rad hose and also the P/S pipe, so it was absorbing a fair bit of heat. It was warmer than the intercooler lol.

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/9681/boostp19mj.jpg

Next I fitted this superslim Spal rad fan that I got off Ebay. Im also going to make up a heatshield for it as it does geta bit warm being a close to the turbo. I will wire in an override switch for it too.

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/5462/fan17uu.jpg

Finally I fitted new OMP 3 point harnesses as my old sparco ones would not stay adjusted and kept going slack :eek:

http://img56.exs.cx/img56/1750/omp12wu.jpg

[REMUS]

pfft, why do you need two seats :p nice work tom, she just keeps getting better ;)

[Mr-G]

lookin damm good tom but ya still gotta come down for that brew and take the missus out in it :p

that rad fan looks pretty good on there see what ya mean about needing a heatsheild for it though :eek:

[Jon S]

sorted the idle problem yet?

[Tom]

sorted the idle problem yet?
No its seems to be just on of those things , lol, is seems ok when its wamed up fully.

[Gander]

I may be way off here as the problem rectifies its self when warm but have you checked:
1. The screw on the accelrator pedal, you can screw it in and out to adjust its position, screw it in too much and it will start to open the trottle.
2. Is the throttle stop wound in enought, It could be out to far preventing the throttle from fully closing.
3. On the throttle is the accelerator cable too far back? It may be opening the throttle slightly.
4. Is there an obsticle in the throttle body itself preventing it from fully closing?
5. Check ALL you induction piping it could be that a join between a hose and pipe is expanding when hot forming a seal.

[Tom]

I may be way off here as the problem rectifies its self when warm but have you checked:
1. The screw on the accelrator pedal, you can screw it in and out to adjust its position, screw it in too much and it will start to open the trottle.
2. Is the throttle stop wound in enought, It could be out to far preventing the throttle from fully closing.
3. On the throttle is the accelerator cable too far back? It may be opening the throttle slightly.
4. Is there an obsticle in the throttle body itself preventing it from fully closing?
5. Check ALL you induction piping it could be that a join between a hose and pipe is expanding when hot forming a seal.

Tried all of those, and they check out ok :confused: I`ll keep on to it and get it sorted eventually. Just havin too much fun with it :D

Pics are working again now.

[caul pope]

Looking great Tom, good read, very interesting and useful to others I'm sure.

[Tom]

New silicone turbo inlet hose from TurboChris off Migweb fitted, just need to make up a bracket for the AFM.

New battery bag fitted from Vauxhall, makes the bay that bit more neater.

Cant decide wether or not to do all the hoses in blue now lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/TurboChris/TomGTEEngine.jpg

[Tom]

Smooth scuttle panel from "Its not a Merit" fitted today ;)

http://img162.echo.cx/img162/8514/scuttle13mu.th.jpg (http://img162.echo.cx/my.php?image=scuttle13mu.jpg)

http://img162.echo.cx/img162/1250/scuttle27wo.th.jpg (http://img162.echo.cx/my.php?image=scuttle27wo.jpg)

[Jon S]

looks very nice!!, i have one in the pipeline off merit too :D

[REMUS]

I still think a solid one would look better, should I give up all hope of that merit?

[Daza]

Looking very good there chap! :cool:

[Kris]

I still think a solid one would look better, should I give up all hope of that merit?


For the moment yes unfortunatly :(

[Anthony]

That does look very good actually :cool: better than i imagined.
Looking good Tom :)

[Ross_Mk2]

The smooth scuttle looks the dogs, i could well be investing in one shortly

[Sipo]

Aye i have to say it too, the smooth scuttle panel makes a lot more difference than i thought it would! Very tidy car there dude, looks ace!

[Tom]

Got my new alloys today :D

Team Dynamics ProRace 1s in 7x17

Opinions welcome.

As well as being 4.5kgs lighter per wheel than my old ones, they are a better offset (ET45) to http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

Not bad for £300 brand new ! http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif

http://img138.echo.cx/img138/6923/prorace16qh.th.jpg (http://img138.echo.cx/my.php?image=prorace16qh.jpg)http://img150.echo.cx/img150/6351/prorace26bc.th.jpg (http://img150.echo.cx/my.php?image=prorace26bc.jpg)

[Ian T]

Lovely car and a great project.

Not usually a fan of aftermarket alloys but those seem to suit it nicely. You just need some monstrous brakes now. ;)

Ian.

[Dazzi-Gsi]

Looking good mate

[Sipo]

blimey, thats quite a lot of lost weight per wheel :eek: - very nice dude :D

[Daza]

Very nice! :cool:

[Tom]

Thanks guys :)

Bigger brakes would be nice, but these 284mm Cav turbo ones are a massive improvement over the standard gte ones, and are more than good enough for now lol ! :cool:

[astrasteve23]

the car looks amazing tom! the wheels look brilliant and really suit it! sorted the idle problem yet? is the engine fairly standard? will you be at PVS?

[richie00boy]

Just read through this thread for the first time. Like it a lot.

I was going to order a smooth scuttle, but really wanted a one piece two wiper one. However, the two piece one still looks good and it seems like a single piece one is not going to happen. Those pics have got you a sale Mr Merit :D PM sent.

[Daza]

Nice rear qtr trims aswell i've just spotted!
Are they carbon? Did you make them yourself?

[Tom]

Steve , yes I`ll be at the PV show cant wait tbh ! so if anyone from here is going , your very welcome to come and have nose around my car lol :)

Daza, cheers !, yep they are real carbon fibre panels I did my self :cool:

[Anthony]

Daza, cheers !, yep they are real carbon fibre panels I did my self :cool:

Never spotted them before! Got any better close up pics of them Tom?
Cheers
Anthony

[Daza]

Steve , yes I`ll be at the PV show cant wait tbh ! so if anyone from here is going , your very welcome to come and have nose around my car lol :)

Daza, cheers !, yep they are real carbon fibre panels I did my self :cool:

Any chance of making me some!! :D
What did you use to cut/shape the carbon with?

[Tom]

Ant, I`ll take a close up shot soon

Daza , yep I can make you a set if you want, just used a jigsaw with a veru fine toothed blade to cut it with.

[Tom]

Close up piccy of my carbon fibre 1/4 trims:

http://img173.echo.cx/img173/7067/14trim7uj.th.jpg (http://img173.echo.cx/my.php?image=14trim7uj.jpg)

[Ross_Mk2]

Tom any chance you can make some for a 5dr? I hate the standard ones, also are the vents not there for a purpose? Letting the air out the boot when you shut it? I think i heard that somewhere once

[braders]

any chance of making a set for mine. you can view my car here. http://www.astra-mk2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1549

[Tom]

Tom any chance you can make some for a 5dr? I hate the standard ones, also are the vents not there for a purpose? Letting the air out the boot when you shut it? I think i heard that somewhere once

I can make you a set, but I dont have a 5 door trim panel to use as a template in order to cut it to the right size.
Know what you mean about the vents being there for a purpose, but Ive not had any probs upto now.


any chance of making a set for mine. you can view my car here. http://www.astra-mk2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1549

I can make you a set too matey not a problem.

[Kris]

Id be up for a set of 5 door ones also if you could mate .

[astrasteve23]

tom i have a pair of 5 door quater vents that you can have off me at retro or billing that you can use for templates.

[braders]

how much mate, and i could come and collect because i only live in chester so its not that far.

[Ross_Mk2]

Steve tar very much mate, how much would you charge Tom for a set of 5dr panels?

[Tom]

Im just thinkin of a price at the mo, any bulk buy gen ? lmao !

[Ross_Mk2]

Can i have my first time pass, first car mk2 astra discount we talked about if i brought a set of these an a splitter? :D

[astrasteve23]

tom you might as well make a load of 3 and 5 door ones as you will easily shift them on here, on mig and on ebay!

haven't really thought of a price for standard vents

[Tom]

I`ll be making a batch of these panels, along with the front and rear splitters, as soon as I get new workshop sorted out.

Slight change of plan with the alloys as they turned out to be the wrong offset - 35 :eek: and two were a darker colour, all sorted now with these pro race 1.2 :D

http://img286.imageshack.us/img286/1381/prorace121lu.th.jpg (http://img286.imageshack.us/my.php?image=prorace121lu.jpg)

My rear strut brace from MPS should be with me this week too :)

Also got a few plans for the rear end ;)

[Ross_Mk2]

I`ll be making a batch of these panels, along with the front and rear splitters, as soon as I get new workshop sorted out.

Just give us a shout mate when the 5dr vents are close to completion!

[Tom]

Rear strut brace fitted :cool: :

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/8446/rearbrace24pd.th.jpg (http://img235.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rearbrace24pd.jpg)

[astrasteve23]

looking good tom! how much did you pay for that?

[Tom]

looking good tom! how much did you pay for that?
Thanks :)

Was £70 delivered

[GTEbabe]

just read all ten pages tom i remember yah doin it all and it looks brilliant hun even better in the flesh/metal :D
cant wait til yah do the rear end now will look cool


And when i get one yah know yah doin that too dont yah :p :p :p

:D :D

[Tom]

just read all ten pages tom i remember yah doin it all and it looks brilliant hun even better in the flesh/metal :D
cant wait til yah do the rear end now will look cool


And when i get one yah know yah doin that too dont yah :p :p :p

:D :D

Cheers babe :D

So Im doin all the work on your gte then ? Ummmm... ok gota be worth sumfin that tho ;) :p

Cool sig by the way ;):)

[GTEbabe]

Cheers babe :D

So Im doin all the work on your gte then ? Ummmm... ok gota be worth sumfin that tho ;) :p

Cool sig by the way ;):)


oh has it now hmmmm let me think :p

ok yah get as many bacon sarnies as yah want :D
i make the coffee as u like it :D
and yah will even get to see me in a pair of overalls ;)

owz that

wonder where i got that sig from looks cool tho cheers hun xxx

[Tom]

oh has it now hmmmm let me think :p

ok yah get as many bacon sarnies as yah want :D
i make the coffee as u like it :D
and yah will even get to see me in a pair of overalls ;)

owz that

wonder where i got that sig from looks cool tho cheers hun xxx
Sounds like a deal to me hun xx :D
Defo like the sound of one bit anyway ;)

[GTEbabe]

Sounds like a deal to me hun xx :D
Defo like the sound of one bit anyway ;)


and which bit would that be then :p
i know yah like my coffee must be that :p :D :p

[Black Magic]

like it Tom, that welded in, or bolted in? & wheres the help towards mine? just cos shes offering her bacon butties to munch on!

[GTEbabe]

like it Tom, that welded in, or bolted in? & wheres the help towards mine? just cos shes offering her bacon butties to munch on!

i didnt ask for help tho just told him he doin it blackmail with bacon butties coffee and me in overalls should work lol :D :p :)

[Tom]

like it Tom, that welded in, or bolted in? & wheres the help towards mine? just cos shes offering her bacon butties to munch on!
Its bolted in :cool:

Get on msn matey an tell me were you live, then I`ll come an give you a hand :)

You dont think I`d turn down her bacon butties and coffee do ya ? ;) lol

[GTEbabe]

Its bolted in :cool:

Get on msn matey an tell me were you live, then I`ll come an give you a hand :)

You dont think I`d turn down her bacon butties and coffee do ya ? ;) lol
scuse me she got a name lol afternoon hunny xxx :p

[Tom]

scuse me she got a name lol afternoon hunny xxx :p

Yes yes sorry, Victoria :p sweetie xx lmao

[GTEbabe]

Yes yes sorry, Victoria :p sweetie xx lmao
:eek: :eek: :eek:
THOMAS :p

[alistair j]

you just need a sub in that wheel well now and that spare up behind the seats flat to the floor like a rally car.

and some fancy seats that hug you like a paid swedish lady, know what a mean dude

[alistair j]

ha good job a know you

[alistair j]

oh and hello vicky

[GTEbabe]

you just need a sub in that wheel well now and that spare up behind the seats flat to the floor like a rally car.

and some fancy seats that hug you like a paid swedish lady, know what a mean dude

sounds a good idea to me :)

[GTEbabe]

oh and hello vicky


oh ello xxx :D

[Tom]

you just need a sub in that wheel well now and that spare up behind the seats flat to the floor like a rally car.

and some fancy seats that hug you like a paid swedish lady, know what a mean dude
Hmm fancy seats ? as comfy as the ones I have are, I am tempted by these:

http://www.cobraseats.com/item.asp?pg=MS&id=IMO&opt=BKBL1

Hmmm :confused:

[Tom]

Got quite a few jobs lined up to do over the winter:

Replace all brake lines throughout :(

Fit the goodridge brake hoses I`ve had in my tool box for a year :o lol

Fit new top mounts, trackrod ends and polybushes

Fit new outer cv joints because the abs rings are knackerd, I think these are causing my abs problems.

FIt a mk3 fuel tank and intank pump.

Im sure theres more but i cant think of them right now lol

[Kris]

Money no object get thease http://www.cobraseats.com/item.asp?pg=MS&id=SUZ_T

[Tom]

Fitted my V-max Evo2 chips that I got of DanGilballs this morning, and its quite a bit faster now lol :D

Rated at 245bhp and it certainly feels like it :cool:

Going to have to get it rolling roaded soon and hopefully I should see 250bhp.

[GazJevs84]

just read this thread for the first time and have to say it is excellent work matey one of the nicest i have seen.
just a quick question and not meaning to sound cheeky but r u still doing the carbon rear quarter panels for a 3 door gte if so how much cos i would'nt mind a set cheers gaz

[Tom]

just read this thread for the first time and have to say it is excellent work matey one of the nicest i have seen.
just a quick question and not meaning to sound cheeky but r u still doing the carbon rear quarter panels for a 3 door gte if so how much cos i would'nt mind a set cheers gaz
Not doing any fibreglass or carbon bits at the mo as I have no where to do them, but should be hopelfully sorted in the new year :(

[GazJevs84]

ok well if you do start doin them again give us a shout please cheers gaz

[Tom]

Got round to fitting my Regal enlarged tophat and Bailey dumpvalve today,

Feels alot better now especially combined with the chips :D

Ignore the date stamp lol cam is a bit wrong there.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/top1.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/top2.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/top3.jpg

[astrayorkie]

looks good

what size pipework from intercooler to tophat?

[Tom]

looks good

what size pipework from intercooler to tophat?
51mm then to 60mm using that sfs elbow you can see in the pic.

[Black Magic]

thats gunna hurt! :P

[Tom]

thats gunna hurt! :P
Best make sure your backs in good shape or you got an empty stomach when I take ya out in it then :D

[GazJevs84]

looks good dude

[Dan Gliballs]

Tell me more about that Top-Hat Tom :)

I've never seen a dumpvalve mounted there before,.....mine's built into my boost pipe.

[Tom]

Tell me more about that Top-Hat Tom :)

I've never seen a dumpvalve mounted there before,.....mine's built into my boost pipe.
Its one Regal do, its 50mm internal bore as apposed to 40mm of the standard one.

Much better internal finish to it as well, and the turbo cover still fits so its all underneath looking much neater. ;)

http://www.regal-shop.co.uk/asps/ShowDetails.asp?id=138

I got mine for £85 off T.F.S on migweb. :D

[Dan Gliballs]

Its one Regal do, its 50mm internal bore as apposed to 40mm of the standard one.

Much better internal finish to it as well, and the turbo cover still fits so its all underneath looking much neater. ;)

http://www.regal-shop.co.uk/asps/ShowDetails.asp?id=138

I got mine for £85 off T.F.S on migweb. :D

Ahh, I bought the radiator off TFS for mine,...............his car lives on :D

[westurbo]

that looks sweet tom :D you hav done a well good job.. take it your day job is mesing about with cars ??? as looks like you know what your doing..keep the pics coming m8 :D :D :D

[Tom]

Cheers Wes :)

Yup Im a mechanic by trade so I sort of know what im doing lol

[westurbo]

yeah m8 we all try lol :D

[Tom]

Ive been busy again and have fitted an astra mk3 time/date/temperature display into the centre conlsole using a daewoo nexia storage bin thing :cool:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/mfd.jpg

Also changed the back box and tailpipe to this 6" x 3.5" ! one :cool: Its 2.5" straight through and now sounds much better, but I better not let any small kids near it as they would probably loose their arm up it ! :eek:

Only just fits through my splitter and there is clearance just the angle of this pic make it looks like its touching.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/tp1.jpg

Two other changes here, can you spot them ? :cool:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/rear1.jpg

[GazJevs84]

foglights gone and boot handle now black am i correct???

[astrasteve23]

car is looking very smart tom! that tid fits nice, looks good.

have you not gat a fog light now? or is it in the o/s reverse light?

[Tom]

Yes Gaz you are correct lol :)

Fog light is now in the o/s reversing light :cool:

[GazJevs84]

lmao i cheated sorry i went back and had a look at a older pic lol

how did you do that putting the fog light in the reverse light it has to be red doesnt it sorry if that is a very daft question lol

[mking]

how did you do that putting the fog light in the reverse light it has to be red doesnt it sorry if that is a very daft question lol

red bulb mate :rolleyes:

[Harvey]

I removed my fogs from my old mk2 and modded the rear clusters so the fogs were where the reflectors should be. Took a bit of work but was well worth it and it passed the MOT with no problems.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/harvey.emsley/My%20old%20mk2/rearrightlow.jpg

[Tom]

lmao i cheated sorry i went back and had a look at a older pic lol

how did you do that putting the fog light in the reverse light it has to be red doesnt it sorry if that is a very daft question lol
Red LED bulb and a bit of rewiring :)

If you look in Ronin`s thread I`ve posted there how Ive done it ;)

[astrasteve23]

I removed my fogs from my old mk2 and modded the rear clusters so the fogs were where the reflectors should be. Took a bit of work but was well worth it and it passed the MOT with no problems.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/harvey.emsley/My%20old%20mk2/rearrightlow.jpg


are those rear lights sprayed with red tint spray?

[GazJevs84]

Red LED bulb and a bit of rewiring :)

If you look in Ronin`s thread I`ve posted there how Ive done it ;)

ok cheers mate

[Tom]

Just a quick update but with no pics.

Got round to fitting a full set of new tappets, cambelt and SBD steel guide rollers this weekend.

So now my car is nice n quiet in the mornings and no longer sounds like a demented sewing machine lol :applause:

Unfortunately I forgot that I had a spare XE inlet cam that I could of fitted at the same time :hissyfit:

[Tom]

Bought a couple of shiney bits

TVR indicator stalks::D

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/stuff377.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/stuff378.jpg

Nice Tax disc holder::cool:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/stuff379.jpg

Handbrake handle at last lol:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/stuff380.jpg

And a pic of the Corsa C gear gaiter:;)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/stuff382.jpg

[Tom]

Im off work this and so is my boss which means I get the workshop all to myself :)

Got a list of jobs that I need to do on the astra and I started today by replacing the rear brake pipes and finally fitting the set of goodridge flexy hoses.
Found a few holes that need welding up to :hissyfit:

Tomorrow Im fitting a set of koni adjustables and new top mounts.:)

[braders]

Im off work this and so is my boss which means I get the workshop all to myself :)

Got a list of jobs that I need to do on the astra and I started today by replacing the rear brake pipes and finally fitting the set of goodridge flexy hoses.
Found a few holes that need welding up to :hissyfit:

Tomorrow Im fitting a set of koni adjustables and new top mounts.:)
havent you fitted those konis yet :Banane47:

[Tom]

Few pics of the new brake lines.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/hose1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/hose2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/hose3.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/hose4.jpg

I would really like to treat the minor bits of rust and paint the entire underside of the car oneday :duh:

[Defiance]

Woohoo Sweet m8

Picking up my penultimate let conversion part tuesday (F28)
Then final part besides small odds n sods pipe-wise will be a fmic

Saving every bit of this post Tom :D

Keep on mate it's looking awesome

Ciao

Def

[rhydgte]

Looking good mate, keep it up! :)

[Tom]

Electric sunroof conversion now fitted:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Pic_0015.jpg

How to guide here: http://www.astra-mk2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5962

Stupid thing will only tilt not slide for some reason :confused: :hissyfit:

[micky taylor]

iv done mine mate, when you done it did you re set the motor back to its park position??? and align the two marks on the sunroof cartradge

[traffman]

Looking good Tom ive got Goodrich lines on my gte, they improve the feel of the brakes and make for a firmer pedal.

[Tom]

iv done mine mate, when you done it did you re set the motor back to its park position??? and align the two marks on the sunroof cartradge
It didnt slide when it was still a manual roof, it will do it if I hit the front of the glass tho :confused:

[alistair j]

hey dude you got them four pots on yet then? do you still need the lines for em? still aint themn to move had em in the vice earlier little gits,


am currently sat in john moores uni on the computer.ha pretending to be a teacher.ha ha

dont worry am allowed, am with suzanne.ha

[Tom]

New brakes on now

Hispec 300mm grooved discs and 4 pot billet calipers :)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/brakes1.jpg

[astrasteve23]

they look very tasty tom!

[Tom]

they look very tasty tom!
Stops well too ! :Banane47:

[Tom]

Havent added much to this for a while but have now fitted a cossie weber fuel regulator set at 3.5 bar, and now running 1 bar of boost :D

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Pic_0024-1.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/CopyofPIC_0026.jpg

[Kris]

Still looking good tom

[Anthony]

Where did you get the blanking plate from mate and how much?

p.s. whats the deal with the dumpvalve? or that one of regal's tophates?

Regards
:)

[Tom]

Where did you get the blanking plate from mate and how much?

p.s. whats the deal with the dumpvalve? or that one of regal's tophates?

Regards
:)
It came with an FSE power boost valve, sold the valve on and kept the adaptor lol.

I think you should be able to buy one direct from FSE.

Your right, the top hat is the big one that regal do, 60mm inlet :thumbsup:

[Tom]

Now off road and booked into my mates workshop so we can sort out all the things that Ive never been happy with, also going to be taking the engine out and welding the rack mounting up :(

But this gives me a chance to stitch weld, seam seal and paint the engine bay and a tidy up the wiring loom.

List of jobs includes, New clutch, Crank oil seal, Rad, More silicone hoses, Stainless exhaust, mk3 fuel tank.

Will be back on the road better than before and possibly with a big suprise :stirthepot:

Any how Im driving a mk3 astra now as a run around whilst the beastie is in car hospital lol, Hard getting use to 1600cc Spi power :rolleyes:

[rhydgte]

Sounds good mate, I'm looking forward to the 'suprise' ??

Please don't let it be a whaletail ffs lol

[micky taylor]

Why The Mk3 Fuel Tank Mate???

[GTEbabe]

hmm surprises ya gonna share with me lol :thumbsup:

when are ya expecting her to be back on the road

[Tom]

Why The Mk3 Fuel Tank Mate???
Because it gets rid of about 6feet of pipework and the pump is internal.

[micky taylor]

Interesting, You Uprating The Fuel Pump As Well Then

[Tom]

hmm surprises ya gonna share with me lol :thumbsup:

when are ya expecting her to be back on the road
Hmmm Might do, dont know when it`ll all be done though, will let ya know dont worry :)

[PaulGTEturbo]

really like the car mate, i guarantee mine and yours will meet next show season, although mine is getting rid of its glad rags and going champ stylee...

really like your car definately one of the better ones....

check ya later
Paul

[Tom]

Interesting, You Uprating The Fuel Pump As Well Then
Using a mk3 GSi pump at 3.5 bar, but will upgrade if and when I need to matey :thumbsup:

[mutznutz]

will the tank fit straight in tom or does it need modding?

[Tom]

Striaght on matey, just need to run new wires for the pump.

[Efrain A.]

Tom, by internal you mean "in tank pump" ?

because my car is a 1988 model and has the pump in the tank.

just gotta lift the back seat and there you have it.

[Efrain A.]

well both of my Daewoo variants have the in tank pump.

[GazJevs84]

sounds like it will be awesome mate keep us upto date bud:thumbsup:

[Tom]

Tom, by internal you mean "in tank pump" ?

because my car is a 1988 model and has the pump in the tank.

just gotta lift the back seat and there you have it.
Yes mate intank pump, the gtes over here all had external pumps.

[Gteman]

Sounds like you are back on talking terms with your car Tom.

Glad your getting things done :thumbsup:

[Gander]

Tom, by internal you mean "in tank pump" ?

because my car is a 1988 model and has the pump in the tank.

just gotta lift the back seat and there you have it.

Always wondered what that large black plastic bung was for:smilieabduct:

How much was the Regal top hat Tom? Like how the DV is located:cool:

[Tom]

How much was the Regal top hat Tom? Like how the DV is located:cool:
I payed £85 for it off TFS on mig, they are £130 plus postage last time I looked

[Tom]

Not much has happened with the car since I last posted as Im still waiting to find somewhere to work on it so looks like I`ll be doing it in work over xmas.

In the meantime Ive got another F20 gearbox to modfiy ;)

Steam cleaned:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Picture012.jpg

F18 wide ratio 5th gears fitted:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Picture015.jpg

Stronger clutch arm fitted:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Picture016.jpg

Holes drilled in the cover plate for a bit of cooling for the clutch, not sure if it will work though lol:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Picture020.jpg

Just need to order a few gaskets and new driveshaft seals from vauxhall, then the end cover can go back on and a few coats of silver paint. :thumbsup:

[richie00boy]

Cool, so are you keeping it now?

[Tom]

Cool, so are you keeping it now?
Yeh for the time being...

[micky taylor]

good man!!!!!!

[Tom]

Right bit of progress, the car is now up on axle stands in my work with the gearbox off and the engine ready to come out.

Thats it for now until boxing day when the engine and everything else is coming out so that we can get to the bulkhead.

I took some pics but as usual they came out dark due to the crappy lighting :hissyfit:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte3.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte6.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte4.jpg

Close up of the top rad hose for Micky

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte5.jpg

[micky taylor]

nice one tom ;) i got it sorted now.......nice plate on the inner wing there, i had to do mine friday as it was going on both sides......wot you got to get the engine out for anyway mate??

[Tom]

nice one tom ;) i got it sorted now.......nice plate on the inner wing there, i had to do mine friday as it was going on both sides......wot you got to get the engine out for anyway mate??
I`ll give you a clue lol, it begins with B....

Yeh I had do that plate because when I took the carbon cansiter off, a large hole appeared :rolleyes:

[micky taylor]

just read back........the nice bulk head problem ;) nice to see your keeping it anyway mate!

[Gteman]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte4.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte6.jpg

Is that a leaky crank oil seal messing up your clutch and box Tom ?

[micky taylor]

Probally The Good Old Sump

[Tom]

Is that a leaky crank oil seal messing up your clutch and box Tom ?
Looks like it doesnt it :(

I will have a proper look when the engines out and will replace it if needed, dont want my new clutch ruined !

[Black Magic]

i had to redo mine wen i took the engine out for the billionth time. easy job to do now tom, now that the main poop is done.

[Tom]

Engine out :

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte8.jpg

Ah ha heres why I was getting a clicking sound from below the dash near the column and why the accelerater pedal was moving side to side, the problem is cracked steering rack mounting / shit mk2 design :rolleyes:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte9.jpg

Look can even get a screwdriver in and move the pressing away from the bulkhead !!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte7.jpg

Its not even been spotwelded to the side ! Quality effort lol :applause:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte10.jpg

Time to get the rack off, servo off and crank the welder up :(

[micky taylor]

at least its still attached mine came right off ;)

[Dale]

at least its still attached mine came right off ;)

Lol it could be that bad, i better check around there on mine now the engines out!

[Tom]

Mounting welded up along its original lines and a nice hole discovered so had to make a plate for that :

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte14.jpg

Start of the extra strenthening plates going in :

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte12.jpg

Some more :

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte11.jpg

Even more lol, now a massive box section that wont be going anywhere ;)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte13.jpg

Treated and painted up:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte15.jpg

Close up of the box:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte16.jpg

Fitted a cav turbo master cylinder and new pipes whilst I was at it:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte17.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte18.jpg

After doing this Id strongly advise anyone whos doing an engine swap or has the engine out for whatever reason to thoroughly check the rack mounting area.

Engine and box are back in, all thats left to do are the drive shafts, box oil, bleed the brakes, coolant, rad and fan and few other bits.

Im looking forward to driving her again v soon (rally)

[Sipo]

Great stuff Tom, so glad that you've not only kept the car but are still improving it. Top work :thumbsup:

[braders]

looking good tom, i need to replace my servo and master cylinder. Do you know which ones fit oter than a GTE?

[Tom]

looking good tom, i need to replace my servo and master cylinder. Do you know which ones fit oter than a GTE?
Cant say for certain about the servos but I would of thought that mk3 astra, cavs and calibra ones would be similar.

Same for the master cylinders, I fitted the turbo one as it has a bigger piston so will give a better feel with the 4 pot brakes I have ;)

Cheers Sipo, Wasnt looking forward to welding to be honest but I just went for it and its now all solid :Banane44:

[astrasteve23]

it's looking good tom! that should stop it cracking again!

[Dale]

Cant say for certain about the servos but I would of thought that mk3 astra, cavs and calibra ones would be similar.

Same for the master cylinders, I fitted the turbo one as it has a bigger piston so will give a better feel with the 4 pot brakes I have ;)

Cheers Sipo, Wasnt looking forward to welding to be honest but I just went for it and its now all solid :Banane44:

Let us know how well the brakes are with the Cav turbo boost! did the standard booster struggle with 4 pots?

[KEV]

I like the strengthening idea mate, might need to be a dirty copy cat on that front!

[Tom]

I like the strengthening idea mate, might need to be a dirty copy cat on that front!
Feel free mate, Im posting those pics in the modifications section at somepoint.

I met a mate of yours today, Doopsie? its a small world lol.

[KEV]

Feel free mate, Im posting those pics in the modifications section at somepoint.

I met a mate of yours today, Doopsie? its a small world lol.

Yeah it is isn't it. He sent me a text saying he'd met someone from the club.
His daewoo's on my thread, page 4 if I recall. The bugger would have been in one of my car's actually!!

[Tom]

Yeah it is isn't it. He sent me a text saying he'd met someone from the club.
His daewoo's on my thread, page 4 if I recall. The bugger would have been in one of my car's actually!!
Yeh Ive just been having a read of your thread, looks good :thumbsup:

[Gteman]

Glad you stuck with it Tom :thumbsup:

Your repair looks nice and strong, hopefully mine lasts a while if not i think I'll be copying you.

[KEV]

Yeh Ive just been having a read of your thread, looks good :thumbsup:

Cheers mate, I like yours too. Love them in that colour.

[Jags C20LET]

Top work (as ever) with the welding mate. That bulkhead looks solid as a rock!

[Brett]

looking good Tom!

Do you know which output on the Cav turbo master cylinder is for the front and which is for the rear brakes?

[Tom]

looking good Tom!

Do you know which output on the Cav turbo master cylinder is for the front and which is for the rear brakes?
I think the front output is the one furthest from the servo when the cylinder is bolted upto it, only because the pipes have a large union on which matches the large union of the front output pipes from the ABS pump.

[Tom]

Let us know how well the brakes are with the Cav turbo boost! did the standard booster struggle with 4 pots?
Been for a drive in it today and once the new rear pads had bedded in the pedal is lot better than before, its nice n sharp now.

It didnt struggle as such before, it just didnt have a nice feel to the pedal, there was too much movement before anything happened !

[Tom]

Engine didnt get left alone whilst it was out.

SBD steel cambelt rollers and alloy lightweight alloy crank pulley :thumbsup:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte20.jpg

Roose hoses fitted that I bought off Dangliballs off here, cheers matey :)
Just need a couple more then Ive got the full set !

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte23.jpg

Stainless steel ovebraid fuel lines and anodised finishers:
Can see the new brake pipes from the turbo M/C in this pic too.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte22.jpg

New radiator and now refitted flush with the slam panel giving over an inch of extra clearance between the turbo.
The coolant feed to the turbo will be replaced with one from Roose soon.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte25.jpg

HID Hi/lo kit fitted:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte21.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte24.jpg

Finally I bought some solid nylon bushes for the gearlinkage to replace the standard rubber ones.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0093.jpg

Fitted to the quick shift:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/gte19.jpg

They make a noticable difference, the change is sharper and feels more direct.
Got them from LMF http://www.lmfvauxhall.com/prodCatalog/default.aspx?prodId=1170

Thats all for now folks :thumbsup:

[GazJevs84]

Nice work Tom :grinning-smiley-043

[Dale]

few little goodies added to GTE there tom! good work

[rhydgte]

Looks great bud, good work :thumbsup:

[Tom]

Finally got to the bottom of the idle speed issues that Its been having.

I fitted a brand new thermostat as I found that the old one was stuck partially open, should of clocked this sooner as I wondered why it would never get out of the blue on the digi dash lol DOH !

Now it warms up much quicker and runs at one blue and two yellows, and I now have a proper hot heater. :thumbsup:

Also fitted a new coolant temp sensor for good measure, I made sure that I got a genuine bosch one and not a pattern copy one.

It Idles spot on now, it must of been still on the cold start map as it was taking ages to warm up. It seems to drive better now too.

The revs still jump up when I first start it up though, dont know if its ment to be like that or not, any LET owners do the same ?

[Tom]

Also got some new rear lights, what you think ?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0263.jpg

[rhydgte]

They look good mate!! Nice work :thumbsup:

[richie00boy]

Really like them lights Tom, been after something like that for a while. Where did you get them and are they fully legal and e-marked?

[untouchable]

The revs still jump up when I first start it up though, dont know if its ment to be like that or not, any LET owners do the same ?

Mine used to do that as well Tom, but would settle back down after a couple of seconds.

[alistair j]

Really like them lights Tom, been after something like that for a while. Where did you get them and are they fully legal and e-marked?

these are a tom gte special matey. he produced them himself cant say more than that as dont want to ruin it for him and he might not want me to say but trust me in saying a lot of work and strange text messages went in to them.ha

[Black Magic]

like i told u other day, they set it off real nice.

if & when u can be bothered, maybe make more of them, sell them for billions! try JUST the smoked effect ;)

[Tom]

Really like them lights Tom, been after something like that for a while. Where did you get them and are they fully legal and e-marked?
They where a set of clear lights to start with, but with some tinting spray, clear laquer and hard work they look like they do now, legal too :thumbsup:

[Tom]

Mine used to do that as well Tom, but would settle back down after a couple of seconds.
Must be how they are then :irked:

[Tom]

Full set of new Toyo Proxes T1 - R loveliness today :D

No more Khumo shite for me lol
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0272.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0271.jpg

Alumininum Bolt in valves too ;)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0275.jpg

[PaulGTEturbo]

hi mate, whats the drive on them like in comparison to the kumho, was there a big difference?

[GazJevs84]

Looking good bud:thumbsup:

[Mr-G]

Full set of new Toyo Proxes T1 - R loveliness today :D


Good choice squire, I have got a pair of them on the way for the back of my GTE :thumbsup:

[Dale]

looking good, loving the tire let us know how they handle!

[Tom]

hi mate, whats the drive on them like in comparison to the kumho, was there a big difference?
Much, much better matey, I have alot more confidence in corners now :thumbsup:

[Tom]

Few interior changes:

Analogue 16v GTE Clocks :cool:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Picture039.jpg

Moved the boost gauge to pillar as I couldnt see the naughty side of the speedo lol:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Picture038.jpg

Fitted an oil pressure gauge from an Early Audi, its a VDO one that works with the digi dash sender unit ;)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Picture040.jpg

[b32-cabby]

never seen this b4 look great pal love the welding idea would of never have thought of that lol just read every page lmao took a while but what a read. alot of wor has gone into her and still improving it good on you .:thumbsup:
i am pretty sure i have one of your rear splitters as well looks very similar if it is one of yours it is very well made :thumbsup:

[Tom]

Full stainless exhaust system fitted now, well from the downpipe back as Ive got other plans for the down pipe involving this ;)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0269.jpg

Took us 4 hours start to finish as the over beam bend was a pain the arse and it was my first go at welding stainless steel so took a bit of getting used to !

Sounds really really good was worth the effort :grinning-smiley-043

Only 2 proper clamps on the whole system too.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0348.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0355.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0352.jpg

Back box needs a bit of adjustment but the words "Straight Through" come to mind! lmao :thumbsup:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0356.jpg

[Tibs]

Fabulous work, really impressive.

[Tom]

Did a bit of adjusting on the back box and that nows sits level and doesnt rattle.

Fitted another Turbo this afternoon as the other one had started to smoke quite badly at random :(

This replacement one looks good so far and hopefully it will be ok for a good while.

I took the chance to port the inlet to the turbo whilst it was on the bench and heres the result:

Before:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Picture015-1.jpg

And after, + 6mm! :thumbsup:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0362.jpg

[b32-cabby]

good work there buddy

[mick g]

Great work going on there mate, like the exhaust:grinning-smiley-043

[GazJevs84]

Exhaust looks good fella bet it is loud now

[Dale]

looking good tom!

[alistair j]

that exhaust was a mission hey tom, best 4 hours we have spent on your motor.

have to say sounds cool now too as well much improved the noise.


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0355.jpg


although on behalf of andy m and myself we never spotted that fella naming the signing back box. where did he hide in the garage.

simon you tosser.ha

[Tom]

Few little engine updates:

New NGK plugs, one grade colder than stock LET ones:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Picture007.jpg

Magnecore KV85 leads;

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0579.jpg

Billet alloy catch tank, Really want to get stainless braided pipes and anodised red alloy finishers for this but that will have to wait.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0577.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0580.jpg

Manual boost controller ;)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0581.jpg

Alloy one way breather valve, (just below dump valve):

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0583.jpg

[Mr-G]

:thumbsup: Looking very cool

[Anthony]

Looks good:thumbsup:
Where and how much was the catch tank mate please?

[Tom]

Looks good:thumbsup:
Where and how much was the catch tank mate please?
Got it off ebay for £30 I think it was.

Same as this one matey: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/9-15mm-OIL-CATCH-CAN-tank-toyota-nissan-subaru-ford-mr2_W0QQitemZ110126813058QQihZ001QQcategoryZ72205Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[alistair j]

looking good matey, sweet as dude

will pop over soon as get chance,

[Tibs]

looks lovely, really jealous!

[GazJevs84]

Looks good bud

[Tom]

Well it was MOT time today and happy to say it passed with no problems or advisorys :bananajump:

Took a few pics:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0763.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0765.jpg

Interesting emissons test:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_0764.jpg

Think the CO is wrong as last year it was 0.65% but Ive since raised the fuel pressure up to 3.5 bar so I was expecting it to be higher.

Just to compare heres the results from last 2 years:

2005:

Lambda: 1.049
% Vol CO: 0.59
ppm Vol HC: 172
% Vol CO2: 13.6
% Vol O2: 1.52

2006:

Lambda: 1.022
% Vol CO: 0.65
ppm Vol HC: 266
% Vol CO2: 13.9
% Vol O2: 1.10

2007:

Lambda: 1.026
% Vol CO: 0.35
ppm Vol HC: 201
% Vol CO2: 14.28
% Vol O2: 1.00

[PaulGTEturbo]

looking especially shiney today tommy boy.

amazing to think it sailed through. it seems that the cars that are used daily are the ones that are less problematic, rather than mine that sits around rotting all winter!!

[Tom]

Few minor updates:

Made up a 2.5" boost to match up with the enlarged top hat:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1186.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1204.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1202.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1212.jpg

Bit more bling, promota sport powersteering tank:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1207.jpg

Shiny heatshield:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1208.jpg

Finally got hold of a roose rad to turbo coolant pipe:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1209.jpg

And finally this pile of stainless pipes is hopefully going to be made into something resembling a DSOP Downpipe :applause:

May even do a screamer pipe ;)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1213.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1214.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/dsop_downpipe.jpg

[untouchable]

Very nice Tom :D

[Tom]

Today I picked up the rest of the parts I needed to make the downpipe:

Got them from www.pipewerx.com, which I discovered by chance after searching ebay for a flexi joint.

2.5" stainless flexi joint, Tight 90dg bend and two lambda bosses:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1231.jpg

Flexi pipe fits real good around the pipe: :thumbsup:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1236.jpg

So means no reduction in bore size: :cool:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1238.jpg

Smallest radius 90dg mandrel bend I could find: ;)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/100_1232.jpg

[alistair j]

dude looks good. just to think that company on our door steps too amazing that

[Tom]

In the middle of doing a LET conversion on my friends mk3 GSi so thought whilst his engine is on the stand I`d make a start mocking up my down pipe. :cool:

Bye bye nasty cast sharp elbow, hellloooo nice smooth curves :thumbsup:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Copyof100_1493.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Copyof100_1490.jpg


Hoping theres goin to be enough room there to fit one of the lambda bosses for wideband testing:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Copyof100_1494.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Copyof100_1492.jpg

Nice fit ready for welding up:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Copyof100_1500.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/TomGTE/Copyof100_1499.jpg

[Dale]

tom where did you get the flange for the turbo to exhaust?

[Tom]

tom where did you get the flange for the turbo to exhaust?

ChrisReay on migweb makes them.