Davey D
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| posted on 12/11/09 at 09:57 AM |
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That is awesome  . I keep pondering on either turboing or supercharging mine, but cant decide which way to go. the thing that put me off turboing was
the lack of space for the turbo, but that looks good what youve done.
Have you put any heat protection around the bodywork near the turbo? as it will get very toasty around there
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G.Man
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| posted on 12/11/09 at 11:16 AM |
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Insane but cool!
Opinions are like backsides..
Everyone has one, nobody wants to hear it and only other peoples stink!
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bassett
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| posted on 12/11/09 at 01:05 PM |
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Awesome looking work. Gives me something to plan for the future 
My MNR Blog Updated Jan 2010 - Track Day Prep Begins!
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GeoffMM
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| posted on 12/11/09 at 01:17 PM |
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Looks fantastic and when you think about the costs £4k for a full install really is very reasonable indeed.
Where did you get all of your parts from if you don't mnd me asking? BigCC etc?
Should not be long now and i can start putting my kit together once the christmas money rush is out the way.
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Breaker
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| posted on 12/11/09 at 02:16 PM |
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Veeeeery nice indeed.
Only 1 remark: the position of the air intake doesn't look optimal to me. Won't it take in too hot air as soon as the engine is warmed up?
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maximill666
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| posted on 12/11/09 at 04:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Breaker
Veeeeery nice indeed.
Only 1 remark: the position of the air intake doesn't look optimal to me. Won't it take in too hot air as soon as the engine is warmed up?
Yes your right it would be if there wasnt any cool air going in, but the bonnet is getting vents to duct cool air straight into the filter 
[Edited on 12/11/09 by maximill666]
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JoaoCaldeira
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| posted on 12/11/09 at 04:32 PM |
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Hi.
I'm getting ready to turbo my R1 VortX - but with a TD04, instead.
First of all: CONGRATS! Absolutly great looking.
I have a few doubts on your installation, that could help mine (yes... I'm also after a lowcost turbo route... but hoping to keep that way!
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1) Won't the turbo get very very hot inside that space? How well protected is the inside fibres? Aren't you afraid of a fire?
2) Is the alloy plenum custom made? or off the shelf?
3) How did you lower the compression? With a cometic or double gasket?
4) Where did you install the Phormula? Do you have a shot? Does it read right? To which Hz spectrum did you aim? I'm thinking about the 4... why
did you choose the 3?
5) Can you please elaborate more on cam timing? Especially "adjustable ignition advancer to retard the ignition"...
6) Are you running Power Commander with ignition adjuster?
7) Are you using bigger injectors or stock ones?
8) Which intercooler are you using? Any mods to fit the nose?
9) What is the intake tubing (plenum side) diameter?
10) Which oil scavenge pump have you used? Can you get a few pics of the installation?
11) Where is the pickup for the oil cooler?
12) Why such a big silencer?
Sorry for that many questions, but beeing in (almost) the same boat I got quite fascinating your install.
I'll skip nittrous for now, as I will keep the engine stock - I'm thinking about 5 to 7 psi myselft...
Best regards,
Joao
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Gergely
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| posted on 13/11/09 at 05:05 PM |
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Great project, nice job!
I would be very interested in hearing how it drives compared to the original state. What revs does the turbo kick in? Can you feel it, is it not too
violent, etc, etc...
Take it very easy on the test run... and don't forget the camera and videocam, so you can share the pics and video!
A suggestion: If I were you I would try to cut the hole on the tub near the turbo nicer, and maybe see if a bonnet bulge would fit over the plenum. My
2p worth...
Great job! I like it!
Gergely
Our build pictures
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Agriv8
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| posted on 13/11/09 at 08:15 PM |
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You sir are a nutter but utterly fantastic well done.
Regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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JonnyS
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| posted on 15/11/09 at 08:39 AM |
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Wow We need to see some videos of this in action 
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T66
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| posted on 15/11/09 at 05:43 PM |
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Yes we definately need some feedback on performance and also Caldeiras post on spec etc...
Youtube needs a new video of that daddy..
Nice install - very tidy
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Winston Todge
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 01:39 AM |
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Unbelievable... Just about to pop to the US on the way home from a while abroad. Gonna be picking up a NOS kit on the way back home! 50 shot is
plausible non progressive with a 4XV? What did you do about the clutch? Where would you mount the NOS injectors? Carb rubbers? Airbox? Would love to
hear a first drive report!?
Good luck!
Chris.
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GeoffMM
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 07:09 PM |
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Definately looking forward to the video and perhaps some more intricate photo#s for the geekier among us.
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woodster
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| posted on 25/11/09 at 10:13 AM |
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nuttier than squirrel poo .........
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JoaoCaldeira
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| posted on 30/11/09 at 02:21 PM |
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Hi.
Any news?
How did it perform?
Regards,
Joao
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coozer
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| posted on 2/12/09 at 04:30 PM |
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May I ask who made the fabby bits?
Inlet and exhaust manifold.. I'm thinking of building a zetec turbo motor..
Steve
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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mark w
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 01:39 PM |
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Any more on this? Would love to see a video of it running.
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eddie99
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 02:19 PM |
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Very Nice Install, with regards to MNR grill, i kinda like it. Think its something different which is usually good.
Am also extremely looking forward to reading about the first drive
Pure Insane Nutter
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richardh
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| posted on 25/2/10 at 09:07 AM |
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Very very nice install. Love it!
Time for a change!
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 25/2/10 at 10:21 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Nash
Thanks for that!
Exposed turbo
neat install
New MNR grill 
Sorry its no reflection of your work that is very
but does anyone else think the new MNR grill is too.... agricultural?
......Neil
What you need is one of these;
 
MNR Custom Cone
MNR custom made it for me. I, like many, don't like the bars because they scream out "PLASTIC" to me while the open 'cone is more
in line with what a traditional ally 'cone would look like after paint.
I'n fact the 'cone would have been a show stopper for me, but Chris and Marc came up trumps and made me the cone with no bars
I dont like the Westfield's fake ducts for the same reason.
I've added a woven stainless steel mesh grill which will shortly be powder coated black but don't have a photo to show you yet.
[Edited on 25/2/10 by sucksqueezebangblow]
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow © 
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maximill666
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| posted on 27/2/10 at 10:23 PM |
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Time for a bit of an update guys
Well since the last photos were took I have only just been able to use the car as the weather has been so poor, but that time has given me a chance to
fit/modify a few more things.
I've cut the bonnet out & fitted a carbon fibre scoop, moved the air filter around next to the plenum inlet, just under the scoop and away
from the back of the engine bay so hopefully that should provide enough cool air. Fitted an MNR reverse gearbox plus heavy duty TRT props, carbon mods
stone guards and I've also fitted some side decals.
Over the last couple of weekends I have managed to get a few miles in on the road & set up the fuelling. It goes like nothing I have ever driven,
its insanely quick.
Got the boost controller setup with two different levels of boost
7psi - Very very quick , it has R888 GG's but in this cold weather even with the boost controller it breaks traction in 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th
gear
10psi - Well its just silly, cling on for dear life, but my god its so much fun
Before anyone asks what its like with the nitrous, its seriously way way quick enough for the road and I will probably need my head testing if I use
the Nitrous on the road much, so probably that will only really get used on the strip/track, honestly 
Here are some photos taken today
 
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beaver34
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| posted on 27/2/10 at 10:51 PM |
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looks fantastic! seems low at the front
plate is cool, what front wings are they?
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maximill666
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| posted on 27/2/10 at 11:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by beaver34
looks fantastic! seems low at the front
plate is cool, what front wings are they?
It does sit low at the moment & I will be raising the ride height up slightly
The wings are MNR CSR ones
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eddie99
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| posted on 27/2/10 at 11:21 PM |
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Damn that looks cool and nice number plate
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Agriv8
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| posted on 1/3/10 at 07:36 AM |
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You really are going to have to get us a 0-60-0 or 0-100-0 time for that should be quite impresive. On an airstrip somewhere.
Regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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