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[3ltrmini]

Have to ask ???? whats happened to the build ???? is it sill ongoing ??? can you give an update please ?????

[kmol468]

Yes it's still ongoing. I haven't been doing anything on it for a couple of months, weather and light are mainly to blame but mainly I can't be bothered! Lol
When there is an update I'll post something with pictures and ultimately first start up videos.

[lkopferschmitt]

i hope the update is soon, i read the entire thing about a week ago and ive been dying to hear more since :)

[kmol468]

Unfortunately it's not going to be soon, but it will get done

[thelegg]

guess we will all have to wait patiently then :)

[leeuk]

I cant wait to see this bouncing and popping down the road, Insane build mate 

[1293gt]

This project is barmy!

[gordo1983]

hi awesome build just went through it all. look forward to seeing it complete. I am building a rwd with 200sx engine and running gear arches is what I cant decide on either although have decided to shorten shafts but thinking of 14 or 15" wheels mainly due to gearing and traction.

[oakrichardson]

seriously cool build, and some real good fabrication going on there!

[Rocket.]

just read this great build !

[kmol468]

A tiny update but starting to get my head back into what needs doing to finish the job.
I had to rummage around to find things, as things are all over the place. I'm determined to get it started so spent an hour or so tinkering with the engine bay.



From a slightly different view

It shows the blue water hose connected at the front left of the engine disappearing around the cam belt and into the oil modine.
This was necessary as I'm not running a heater matrix. I'm effectively bypassing it, making sure the circulation of water is still flowing as per the original spec.
But rotating that water outlet on the thermostat was very stubborn. Sod's law will say that it will weep come engine start time.
I've got the small 8mm water turbo lines to plumb in via the turbo cooler and the swirl pot feeds to make. Then make and connect the header tank and the coolant system is sorted.

Edited by kmol468, 10 March 2014 - 06:53 PM.

[yeti21586]

looking good!!! cant wait to see this finished!!

[kmol468]

Got the water lines finished all bar the 3 that are going into the header tank. (The swirl pot, turbo cooler return and the hose from the water pump that runs separately under the rad)




Also got the engine bay fuel lines done. The rail supply and return with dry break connector.
Top line is the feed


The supply to the fuel pressure regulator with fuel pressure gauge fitted.


Return line to the bulk head


Also started on the layout of the fuel system at the back and got halfway through. I mounted one pump, and have the second to sort out.


Then I have the lines to run through the car.

[Tamworthbay]

Woohoo! New pics. Keep up the good work.

[stretch tech]

this thing is going to be an animal  can't wait for more progress, keep it up buddy !