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NathanR
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2nd Oct 12 at 19:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cracking work nath as usual , such attention to detail
N7 THD
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Originally posted by vx-scottw
this is porn! good worrk there keep it up


cheers mate - taking our time on it and only doing a few hours each week, due to both of us being busy... heading down tonight, so all being well, mill make the new braided lines up for the block to the remote filter head (going -8 braided with blue/ red aeroquip fittings) and hopefully get the oil return made, sump off and oil drained
N7 THD
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Cracking work nath as usual , such attention to detail


Cheers mate!

We need a meet at some point, still unsure what to do about the splitter :/
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Cracking work nath as usual , such attention to detail


Cheers mate!

We need a meet at some point, still unsure what to do about the splitter :/


We do need a meet yes . But you live miles away . Have to meet up at some shows next year and have a chat !

Hmm its a toughy , the cupra splitter suits yours really well ! My FRS splitter is taking abit of a beating at the moment
N7 THD
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Yeah thats true, when mine is back on the road, I will be looking for any excuse to drive it though

I like the Cupra, but its been on there for about 3 years now, want something new and fresh
N7 THD
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Hi Guys!

I'm back now! So, went over to Dave's last night to crack on. He has now made the oil return pipe, (no pics) which means we have everything plumbed in for the turbo..

In the meantime, I bought some new tailpipes, same size and shape (3" inwardly rolled) as we were going to chop the lexmaul ones off (as the actual hole in the middle was only 1") and weld these on... turns out the silencer drops down to 2" and this wont do...

tailpipes:


mwuhahaha!


So, the long and short of that, new exhaust, will utilise current centre section, but add a centre silencer, the two straight pipes coming out the back.

Also, made more progress with the throttle pedal. Dave has adapted it to sit closer to the brake pedal, for improved heel/ toe action. also removed all the electric trickery so just need to add the cable now


collected a load of pipes today for the exhaust and new boost pipes! Pics to follow..
N7 THD
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Made a start on removing excess wiring and plugs last night... to make way for some DTA goodness!

very tidy now

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24th Oct 12 at 18:37   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nath.

Good progress mate,love the exhaust like that!

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NathanR
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Hi nath . Amazing , "nuff" said
N7 THD
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Made more progress on the Corsa last night...

Following what I was saying about the exhaust being restrictive, we set to work making a new backbox... The plan is, no rear silencer, but just a centre silencer

So, cut Dave's Corrado exhaust to pieces and use his rear silencer, welded that into my centre section:


Then, set about making the new backbox... I was adamant I wanted the same look so bought some 3" inwardly rolled taipipes off ebay.. But we wanted to ensure, the system has no restrictions, or horrid Y pieces... so!:


inside:




tailpipes going on:


the came the polava of making sure it matches up to the centre section... lots of tacking, cutting, twisting, more tacking and voila!




comparison:


just need to finish welding it up, and add the hangers
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Oh that is looking good! Going to be loud

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This is amazing Nath, can't believe i haven't seen this project earlier!! keep it up!
N7 THD
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Could well be, either way, it had one silencer, and still has a silencer, plus the turbo will be a restriction so add to the quietness... we'll see!
The new centre silencer is a true 2.5" race silencer which is repackable...
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thats going to sound mint
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Just read this from start to finish its awesome dude
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Bang tidy mate!
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Sell me your accelerator pedal

Top work as always, always something going on with this car
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Loving the fab skills on the exhaust parts!
N7 THD
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SO, went down the yard yesterday and Dave and I made some more progress:

My new hoses arrived:


how the air filter will sit:


new adaptor bracket for VR6 throttle body - thanks Dave!


throttle body fitted - clearances are perfect - it actually fits so well, as the inlet of the dBilas inlet is 3", same as the throttle body




no photos, but also did more work on the pedal, got the bracket welded up to take the cable, hole drilled in bulkhead, just got to make the cable stop on the throttle body then thats that bit done!

Oh, and custom Pro Alloy intercooler on the way :ninja:

[Edited on 20-11-2012 by N7 THD]
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Progress time - yes progress is slow, but when you can only get 2 hours in, of an evening, its surprising how quickly time flies!

Pedal is all finished - please note welds have been smoothed and pedal currently in primer...




The top of the throttle body has been cut and smoothed..

Before:


after:


Cable is fitted, and cable stop has been made (also now in primer)




thats another milestone done!

Need to order some injectors... BIG ones...

[Edited on 20-11-2012 by N7 THD]
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Smart serious love for this !
N7 THD
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gonna be epic when done
NathanR
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Agreed ! The slow progress will all be worth while when its back on the road !
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dont even need words for this one...
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No that anyone has paid too much interest, but this will give you an idea of the lengths I'm going to...

So, I have a few photos now...

Last night I drilled the holes so the new bosses can be welded, no photos, but the last of the ali welding is being done today, which means I'll have a pile of parts for powder coating...

This is what we did with the block, you can the the cut out, this is for the 4 way adapter - you can see that Dave is rather skilled with the angle grinder... also de-stressed the block at the same time..


from above:

Dave started on the first cylinder last night, and the adapter fits really nicely - this has a spring loaded pressure banjo inside...

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