ChrisRidge
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| posted on 3/7/12 at 11:08 AM |
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MK Indy R1 Build
Bought this MK Indy last week
Has a Zetec 1600 engine with Webbers but its been built fairly badly. So its all been taken apart last week and we are starting to rebuild
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ChrisRidge
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| posted on 3/7/12 at 11:16 AM |
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Car strip down started
Nasty coolant!
Engine out
Quick build car stand from some spare steel
All bodywork off & aluminium panels being removed
Lining up R1 engine for position. Helps if you have a big forklift!!
Temp frame made up for engine to allow us to make lower mounts then top removable frame
Bead blasted the aluminium tank to get it nice & clean!
R1 fuel pump for fitting to tank. Only slight issue is this pump does not have bolt holes for fitting. Needs a top ring made to clamp both together
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ChrisRidge
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| posted on 3/7/12 at 11:38 AM |
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Bought some nice Brembo calipers for a good price
FAIL! Underestimated just how big these are. Way to big in size and braking power for the MK. You need at least 16" wheels for these calipers.
Going to go for either the standard Sierra front calipers or some wilwoods.
These are the wishbones brakes etc removed from the car. Original Sierra calipers look new. Wishbones are the early style and would like to replace
with either MK new style from the oval tube, or rose jointed adjustable.
Rear drums & driveshafts. Going to replace drums with disc brakes
Nice wheels & tyres were with the car & are all brand new
Differential. 7" sierra with 3.62 almost standard ratio. No good for the R1 engine. So planning to change diff or crown & pinion. Early push
in driveshafts on the 7" diff but should be fine for this application.
Couple of repairs to rear wings. Rear lights were fitted here. Changing for different style rear lights
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ChrisRidge
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| posted on 3/7/12 at 12:30 PM |
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Zetec engine & gearbox now on ebay along with twin webbers gauges etc
Box of engine bits! Engine is actually from FZ1 2007, which is a slightly altered R1 5VY unit. FZ1 engine has slightly heavier crankshaft &
camshafts have different duration & lift for midrange.
Throttle bodies
Wiring loom with coded lockset. Unfortunately ignition lock & reader damaged in frontal accident. But we have the key with immobiliser chip as
these run coded ECU. Slight damage to the loom too
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ChrisRidge
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| posted on 3/7/12 at 10:34 PM |
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New 2.4 quick rack arrived today. Needs some modification to fit to the front of the Indy. Photos of original Sierra 4 turn rack & new unit
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