Project "Monty"

[Kev_G]

But its white

Mess with him, you mess with me you fairy and you can still meet my mate Stanley! Lmao

[Liam1805]

Cheers fella, I seam seal every join then Stonechipped/ undersealed using "stonechip Gun" make sure its over paintable - so it stays flat and the paint sticks to it then I used 2k paint because it was easier and the you mix the lacquer with it and its only one coat! I used standox paint with standard 10L as thats what the standard colour is!

Ok thanks for the heads up mate i will do just that with mine. Went to local factors this morning they dont have seam sealer but said tiger seal will do same job (will this be ok). Did you use the Tetrosyl stonechip tin for the gun, i will be using spray on as i have no gun for that. There was 2 different types there Tetrosyl and Shultz which one would you recommend.

Liam

[Col004]

Dale..

Have you got a cool running stat? and an m-tech cooler fan switch?

I put these on my LET and it never ever gets hot... Even on hot summer days in traffic.

The car is a credit to you though mate. I like clean cars lmao

[Benn]

Dale..

Have you got a cool running stat? and an m-tech cooler fan switch?

Does it get warm enough to be happy tho?

[corsadonk]

The only moment we had under my brolly was you and Donks missus staying dry and me getting wet. So much so that i could wring my fleece out lmao

What

She never said anythinglmao

[Col004]

Does it get warm enough to be happy tho?

Mine couldn't run any better. It was perfect mate.

[Dale]

The only moment we had under my brolly was you and Donks missus staying dry and me getting wet. So much so that i could wring my fleece out lmao

you loved it

Enlighten me dale.......

Whats on the cards dont go too over the top shes a nice useable car now!!!

No aftermarket engine madness please!!!! Ha

I won't ruin it don't worry, I will post it when they come about! I don't want to say what I want to do and then not do it.... so you will have to wait and see

Ok thanks for the heads up mate i will do just that with mine. Went to local factors this morning they dont have seam sealer but said tiger seal will do same job (will this be ok). Did you use the Tetrosyl stonechip tin for the gun, i will be using spray on as i have no gun for that. There was 2 different types there Tetrosyl and Shultz which one would you recommend.

Liam

I haven't ever used tiger seal so i can't comment on that, your better off going to local body shop suppliers! As far as i'm aware tetrosyl has wax oil in it so its not over paintable! As the one i used on my first conversion ages ago did! Just make sure its over paintable and you will be fine! I also used white stone chip

Dale..

Have you got a cool running stat? and an m-tech cooler fan switch?

I put these on my LET and it never ever gets hot... Even on hot summer days in traffic.

The car is a credit to you though mate. I like clean cars lmao

I have got a cool running stat... But i use the standard fan switch! I may have to look into this if it keeps getting to warm!

Thankyou, looking forward to seeing yours again

Update time again:

First off i gave the rad i good polish 50/50:



Fitted my 12" Fan with proper fan ties




New Genuine Fan switch



and all fitted






Since the engine build I sometimes get a small "puff" of blue smoke high up in the revs, I don't think its valve steams as these are new as is everything else on the engine! At TVL i got talking to steveboyslim and he advised me that sometimes the kkk16 turbos can suffer with excessive oil feed and said regal used to sell a restrictive banjo bolt which he now sells and happened to have one on him, so i thought i would give it ago as its the easiest option!

Standard oil feed vs modified feed





And fitted



Ill keep you posted how i get on

I then re routed the throttle cable




cheers

[Benn]

TB cable looks much better, told you it would.

[Dale]

TB cable looks much better, told you it would.

yer but it was too stiff, even with the easiest route and it drove horrible! So its back to how it was until i get a longer cable :P

Update on the rad, works great and i can now drive it hard without the coolant temp shooting up! Happy Days!

[Benn]

Sweet.

[Joah]

really like the attention to detail with this build, mine will be nowhere near as tidy!

[Gaz86]

I re-lubed my cable as it too was stiff routed round there it was fine after that.

I used a teflon lube from a motorbike supplier, can't remember it's name though.

[Dale]

Update time again

Right its been really busy weekend/week, I had him rolling roaded on Sunday but had a small mishap when the actuator bracket bolt snapped! it did a total of 6 runs at 15psi! He made 256 hp @ flywheel 224 hp @ the wheels and 256.8lbft at 33.2 C which was ****ing hot before the bracket bolt went but still managed 242.5 hp @ flywheel 210.7 hp @ the wheels 249.3 lbft after! I have since replaced the bolt which I had to drill and helicoil but its fixed now and I'm booked back in tomorrow night to have the boost turned up

How it started



Bumper off




onto the rollers looking evil






The Graphs, you can see the blue run is where the bolt snapped as the boost isn't as high and drops off!




The bolt



Back at home the next day Removing inlet housing ready for drilling





And its all back together ready for tomorrow, hopefully have more luck then

Dale

[Kev_G]

good luck for tomorrow dude!

[Benn]

Nice power tho,

[Liam1805]

Good healthy power that Dale. Good luck for the next run, cant wait to see the results

[dearing5]

is the turbo less smokey now with the bolt??

[Joah]

thats very good power considering, good luck with the next runs!

[Dale]

is the turbo less smokey now with the bolt??

Yer it seems fine it was only ever on very hot days and high up RPM was only a small puff!

thats very good power considering, good luck with the next runs!

Yer i am happy enough at the moment!

Bit of a late update:

Well Wed 18th I was back down the rolling road




Am alot happier with the results although its only 2hp by looking at the graphs but its the way if drives now and holds boost! It now makes power all the way to the 6,500 where before it would drop off at 5,750 and this was before the bolt snapped! Boost now peaks at 17psi and holds 15psi! I also fitted a MBC but was unable to turn the boost up more as we found the exhaust was too small causing to much back pressure! So I am looking into buying either a longlife or bluefame 3" system as the backbox is still a jetex "of the self" item which isn't design for a turbo and has a small outlet! The other problem We came across is the "chips" aren't the best, i have to have my AFR at 11:1 at idle to make it stay in the 12/13's high in the rpm, otherwise it goes too lean! I am unsure of the chips as they came with my engine when i bought it a few years ago!

Since then I have bought Genuine Phase 3 EDS and saab red injectors and have looked into the exhaust more!

Final Figures for now:

BHP @ Wheels 219.6bhp @ 6,004rpm
BHP @ Flywheel 260.6bhp @ 6,235rpm
Torque 243.1lbft @ 5,041rpm

The Graphs...





The reason for the rush was it was this was happening Saturday morning...




And a picture I took:



Then Saturday evening I was off to a tunnel Run Again and heres a few of my car:











Cheers

[Astra Dan]

Tell that kid to pull his effin trousers up!

Oh yeah, nice results too!

[GTE 16v]

Nice one Dale. Looks sexy in them pics.

[Benn]

Ooo nice power dude, Tv shoot? Love love the pics in the tunnels. The are awesome.

[Gaz86]

Tell that kid to pull his effin trousers up!

Oh yeah, nice results too!

lmao my thoughts exactly.

that tunnel looks is very picturesque!! any info on the feature release?

[Daz H]

wow awesome! well done on getting a feature well earned in my opinion! love the tunnel pictures too!!! keep up the good work!

[Joah]

as said tunnel pics look awesome! good results too top marks!