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mookaloid

posted on 3/8/17 at 11:13 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by wrayvon
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Originally posted by mookaloid
If you want it to accelerate faster, then put a 3.92 diff in it. I beat Jacko on the drag strip way back when I had my similar car. The motors were very similar on pwer but if I recall I was running a 3.92 and your car has a 3.62 ( I am presuming it has a 7" diff)

Oh and mine had a better driver by the way


That sounds good, however any sustained high speed might get a little more annoying due to higher revs surely?

Haha I'm sure Graham will be along shortly to argue that one with you


The change to 3.92 is not a radical one. It will just add that bit extra ooomph and make things a bit more lively.

It's perfectly ok at 70mph - above that the general discomfort of driving a 7 and the wind noise etc completely takes over anyway. If you want a relaxed cruiser get a Lexus





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wrayvon

posted on 4/8/17 at 09:08 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by mookaloid
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Originally posted by wrayvon
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Originally posted by mookaloid
If you want it to accelerate faster, then put a 3.92 diff in it. I beat Jacko on the drag strip way back when I had my similar car. The motors were very similar on pwer but if I recall I was running a 3.92 and your car has a 3.62 ( I am presuming it has a 7" diff)

Oh and mine had a better driver by the way


That sounds good, however any sustained high speed might get a little more annoying due to higher revs surely?

Haha I'm sure Graham will be along shortly to argue that one with you


The change to 3.92 is not a radical one. It will just add that bit extra ooomph and make things a bit more lively.

It's perfectly ok at 70mph - above that the general discomfort of driving a 7 and the wind noise etc completely takes over anyway. If you want a relaxed cruiser get a Lexus


Haha fair point! Something I may have to look into....

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wrayvon

posted on 16/8/17 at 11:02 AM Reply With Quote
New lights (thanks for the link for these Trevor (from facebook group)!):



They work a treat at night too!



[Edited on 16/8/17 by wrayvon]

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Ety

posted on 11/11/17 at 10:21 PM Reply With Quote
Hi,

Like what your doing to Graham's old car. Sorry to hear about the gearbox. Never failed an MOT when I had it.

Lights look good. Like the windscreen and wipers wander who fitted those

Keep the pictures coming and glad you are enjoying her.

I always wanted to remove the three cylinder look. Nice sausage filter.

Thanks for Sharing.

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wrayvon

posted on 16/11/17 at 08:27 AM Reply With Quote
I guess I should probably add another update from the last month or so.

I did my first track day! It was tremendous fun!
However, the heavens opened and my car turned into a hot wheels car it seems. I had literally no grip - my friend on slicks had more grip than I did. Slightly weird!

So a lot of sideways action happened then I had to call it a day as I simply couldn't drive it at any pace on the track. &#9785;&#65039;

Driving home was slightly precarious also as it was still wet and I had a 2 hour drive... Only one moment of squirrelling whilst going up a slip road...

As soon as I got home I ordered some new tyres, can't be driving round on those deathtraps anymore!

When the new ones arrived I took them to get fitted and it turned out the tyres were probably the originals as the date stamp said 2003!! &#128558;&#128528;

Driving it now is like driving a different car, so much grip! Previously I just presume they were all like that due to the low weight. Ey dear!

Such a fun car &#128513;

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wrayvon

posted on 30/1/18 at 02:05 PM Reply With Quote
Tiny update.... I bought a trailer.



It's a tilty one! Testing it for the first time with my car....



And levelled out....



Time to book some more track days....

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wrayvon

posted on 2/3/20 at 04:30 PM Reply With Quote
Wow I haven't updated in a while! My apologies.

Since the last update I've done a few more track days and bought a set of slicks too

Also replaced the trailer for a much smaller one (only just bigger than the car).

Had a few electrical issues which turned out to be a bad earth.

Replaced the front brakes with larger 4 pot Cosworth's

Gearbox woes also return (in a different way) so tried a new clutch. That didn't work. So I have decided to bite the bullet and replace the gearbox. Fingers crossed it goes away now....

Oh yeah, I've just started another rather big change actually.... the pinto is coming out for good

Watch this space for what is going in it's place

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jacko

posted on 2/3/20 at 07:16 PM Reply With Quote
Hi mate
I'm glad to read your enjoying the car and having fun and I am waiting to see what engine you fit
Graham

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wrayvon

posted on 9/3/20 at 01:51 PM Reply With Quote
Engine is now out!

Working in my tiny garage is never ideal, but so far so good....



[Edited on 9/3/20 by wrayvon]

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Big T

posted on 16/3/20 at 05:43 PM Reply With Quote
Looks like you’re making some decent progress. Headlights look like a vast improvement.
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wrayvon

posted on 6/5/20 at 04:27 PM Reply With Quote
Not a lot to update really due to this blooming lock down. New engine is here, I have pretty much all the parts but the car isn't in my garage so i can't work on it

Will update when I've managed to get something done....

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roadrunner

posted on 6/5/20 at 06:25 PM Reply With Quote
Nice to see your old Indy again Jacko.

Are you putting a bike engine in Sam. Oooohhh

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wrayvon

posted on 6/5/20 at 06:49 PM Reply With Quote
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Nice to see your old Indy again Jacko.

Are you putting a bike engine in Sam. Oooohhh



Ha that I can confirm I am not doing. No bike engines will be going near this car!

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wrayvon

posted on 24/6/20 at 11:28 AM Reply With Quote
Engine swap was haulted big time whilst we were all locked down due to my car being at my friends garage. Not ideal.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago when were allowed to make non essential journeys (in my opinion working on your car is essential but not everyone agrees with me there... )

Without going through everything I've done, the new gearbox and engine is now in! Just a few more things to fit before the 'first start'.

Currently waiting on silicone hoses and also an oil pressure switch.... (don't ask).

(not the best pictures, sorry)



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roadrunner

posted on 24/6/20 at 02:45 PM Reply With Quote
Great.
Well it's a twin cam so it's not the original boat anchor that used to be in.

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wrayvon

posted on 24/6/20 at 04:07 PM Reply With Quote
Yep!

Since I've shown you the engine I should probably tell you what it is....

It's a 2.5 Duratec. I gather these were orignally only available in America however some companies now (GBS I think) offer them.

Hoping for 200+bhp and similar numbers for torque too! Should be quite entertaining me thinks...

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PAUL FISHER

posted on 24/6/20 at 07:43 PM Reply With Quote
One of the best MKS ever built, remember the mk drag day at York with great memories, hope you're keeping well Graham
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wrayvon

posted on 8/7/20 at 04:19 PM Reply With Quote
Car is up and running!!

Had it mapped on Monday, sadly my exhaust is restricting it somewhat but it made 200bhp and 220lb-ft of torquey goodness.

It really is incredible to drive. Such a difference from the pinto engine I took out.







Obviously I've changed loads doing this but other interesting changes are I've added a quick rack. That has a made a huge difference also.

Now to go enjoy that powerrrrrrrr

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jacko

posted on 9/7/20 at 07:06 PM Reply With Quote
Hi mate I'm sorry to see the pinto go &#128514; But time and tide stops for no one so all I can say is go for it and enjoy it
By the way if you sell the pinto some one will get a fantastic engine with lots of good things in it
Keep in touch
Graham

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jacko

posted on 9/7/20 at 07:06 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by PAUL FISHER
One of the best MKS ever built, remember the mk drag day at York with great memories, hope you're keeping well Graham


Hi Paul
As I remember York was a great day but every day out in the cars was great to me
Hope your well with this virus going round
Graham

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jacko

posted on 26/7/20 at 06:38 PM Reply With Quote
Come on it’s time for a up date mate
Graham

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wrayvon

posted on 5/8/20 at 04:14 PM Reply With Quote
Sorry being very lax with updates again.

Replaced the silencer and section of pipe in the exhaust to try remove the restrictions. Now make 209bhp and a good chunk of torque!

Chuffed, proper chuffed!

Having a few issues with wiring currently, but hopefully will get that resolved this week so can get out and drive it some more!

Here's a couple of pictures from recent drives and car bits though





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jacko

posted on 5/8/20 at 07:03 PM Reply With Quote
Still looking good
Graham

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wrayvon

posted on 15/12/20 at 10:21 AM Reply With Quote


Managed to get out for a little drive the other day. Wiring issues all fixed now too and map tweaked again. Much smoother now.

My winter plans for it have changed sadly. I was hoping to get a full cage in but that's been put on the back burner again....

Must admit though, I am toying with a slight colour change. But again that'll probably lead to nothing

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wrayvon

posted on 22/3/21 at 10:23 AM Reply With Quote
Here we go, the big colour change!











Got a new bonnet also as you can see, but not transferred the fixings over yet hence it's not fastened down in the pics!

Ordered some vinyl to to apply the usual 'MK' stripes.


I absolutely love it!!

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