stevec
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 03:17 PM |
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MK Indy K series Turbo Back on the road.
After the usual glitches with our friends the DVLA changing my engine number and engine capacity details, I have it taxed and its back on the road, It
goes extremely well, all sorts of whooshing and snorting going on when you boot it, Got some new clocks aswell, I will do the switches later.I have
still got to find a cunning way to cover the Zaust hole where the 4 pipes used to come out.
Steve.
 
[Edited on 14/9/07 by stevec]
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graememk
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 03:20 PM |
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is that battery not as tall as normal ?
if so where did you get it from as i need space for my intercooler
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SyKaTurbo
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 03:24 PM |
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Looks very smart. Maybe look at some rear facing louvres to draw the heat from the turbo out.
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donut
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 03:28 PM |
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Luvley install, well done!
Perhaps some chrome or black mesh to fill the hole secured from inside?
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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stevec
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 03:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by graememk
is that battery not as tall as normal ?
if so where did you get it from as i need space for my intercooler
Its a Odyssey jobby 140mm high including the post.
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Guinness
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 03:39 PM |
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Nice one Steve
How quick is it compared to the Kwak engine?
Also who did you get the adaptor plate for the engine / gearbox from?
Cheers
Mike
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stevec
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 03:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SyKaTurbo
Looks very smart. Maybe look at some rear facing louvres to draw the heat from the turbo out.
I have got some louvres to fit, I got some RS Turbo ones but they are too big so got some from Dreaming Thieves.
Steve
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stevec
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 03:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Guinness
Nice one Steve
How quick is it compared to the Kwak engine?
Also who did you get the adaptor plate for the engine / gearbox from?
Cheers
Mike
Mike The engine is brand new so I have not caned it yet. It still lights up the tyres though I had the adapter plate made to my instuctions at a
really good engineering place in Nuneaton.
Steve.
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iank
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 04:01 PM |
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Very nice. Think I'd leave the zorst hole, it's already neatly cut and may help under bonnet airflow.
Edit: Oh, the blue hoses don't go, maybe get some black ones when time comes to replace them
[Edited on 14/9/07 by iank]
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andyace
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 04:01 PM |
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Hi Steve, looking good, where did you get your clocks from ?
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arrybradbury
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 04:09 PM |
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How about a patch of aluminium like the rear arch protectors??
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diyer
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 04:14 PM |
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Steve,
It looks fantastic.
Nice looking whooshy chav valve too...he he he
Hug a Hoodie!
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graememk
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 04:26 PM |
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hey i have a chev woosher as well, although mine isnt very loud.
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stevec
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 04:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by andyace
Hi Steve, looking good, where did you get your clocks from ?
Clocks from Dreaming Thieves, They are the same as the ones Greengauges do I think. But the set was marginaly cheaper from Demons.
Steve.
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Humbug
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 05:02 PM |
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Looks good!
For the zorst hole I agree: stainless mesh stuck on the inside. You could make a matching one the other side to help with cooling
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stevec
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 06:12 PM |
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Yep I reckon its going to be the mesh from the inside,
Cheers guys,
Steve.
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 06:18 PM |
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Looks great steve, does the engine fit under the bonnet without the need for a bonnet bulge? If so how low below the chassis rails is your sump? is it
the shortened caterham one?
Sorry for all the questions, I've just put my engine in and don't have any bodywork so don't know how far above the top chassis rail
my engine can sit.
Are you going to Donington?
Steve.
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stevec
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 07:11 PM |
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It has the Cateringvan sump, there is about 50mm below the chassis rails. The inlet manifold is well up into the bonnet bulge, I doubt if you could
get away easily without one.
I dont think I will be at Donnington, If I do it will be on Sunday,
Steve.
[Edited on 14/9/07 by stevec]
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Mr Rob
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| posted on 15/9/07 at 08:16 AM |
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It's good to see a K series turbo fitted. The last time i mentioned fitting one my plans were blown out of the water with things like, too
heavy, unreliable, oil leaks ... not good cheap power. Good on ya!
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