Dr Rock Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 ...and gearbox. Which means the car now has Paris Dakar ride height and I can't drive it However, it does mean we got ourselves an engine build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 oooo! Let us know the reason for the rebuild, mileage, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 oooo! Let us know the reason for the rebuild, mileage, etc? Needs a clutch. And you know how it is, while one is in there....tinware, sensors, heat exchangers/backbox etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestershire Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 3.8, 11:1, twin plug, cams, throttle bodies,etc???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northy Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 3.8, 11:1, twin plug, cams, throttle bodies,etc???? +1 this. We need you to do this and keep us all interested. Pretty Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 3.8, 11:1, twin plug, cams, throttle bodies,etc???? Ha! D Ream on. Lots of balancing, cams, conrods, extrude hone the intake manifolds and *maybe * twin plug, if the pistons get changed for 10.5:1 items. *If* they need to be changed. Might get the heads drilled and tapped for twin plugs while they are off. Part of me is hoping the pistons and barrels need replacing, but I'd be surprised if they did. And that'll be about it. Umming and ahhing over the gearbox, but there's nowt wrong with it and it's not one of those fragile, boutique 915's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBINWILD Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hang on a sec...am I missing something here ( like an "in joke" ) or something ? How come no one has asked about the circumstances with regard to its theft ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Hang on a sec...am I missing something here ( like an "in joke" ) or something ? How come no one has asked about the circumstances with regard to its theft ? it does mean we got ourselves an engine build thread Fear ye not RW - the engine and 'box are at the garage being stripped down. They are just not in the car, where they should be. Edited January 20, 2015 by Dr Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nice - Who is doing the rebuild - Chris Sargent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuchs915 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nice one Doc! Look forward to the build thread. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBINWILD Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Pleased to hear that. I'm so easily fooled. I could probably even be duped into buying your car, even without the engine and gearbox, for a couple of grand ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nice - Who is doing the rebuild - Chris Sargent? Correctamundo SP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mean in green Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Love spending time just staring at stuff in build in Chris' engine room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nice - Who is doing the rebuild - Chris Sargent? Correctamundo SP. Cool -see you for a dyno rerun at evolveMS sometime soon Saying that after my last hub based dyno run at Parr, I may need to rebadge mine as an SC ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Cool -see you for a dyno rerun at evolveMS sometime soon Mmm, torques is what I'm after though, along with drivability and fuel economy for those long trips I keep doing: not chasing headline HP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALEX P Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nice one Doc, engine bay looks nice and tidy. If your banana arm bushes need doing now's the time to do it. Keep the updates coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 If your banana arm bushes need doing now's the time to do it. Already been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Good luck Doc, hope all goes well with the build. . Did you buy any zingy bits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Did you buy any zingy bits? Only 3.2 SSI's so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Only 3.2 SSI's so far. Should help with the torque chasing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Did you buy any zingy bits? Only 3.2 SSI's so far. what cams you fitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 DC 20/21 in the frame at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strosek34 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Nice project Fraser, Should be a good strong engine when it done, the cams willl make it even more 'zingy' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Zingyness is everything, innit Steve..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 DC 20/21 in the frame at the moment.guessing you be visiting Wayne again once it's run in - should be interest in comparison with MarkJs build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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