Pete Jordan
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| posted on 30/11/05 at 09:05 PM |
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New MK Indy builder
Hi guys,
yes I am taking the plunge and collect my MK Indy kit on Saturday. I shall obviously be trawling through all your threads for tips on making sure my
build goes well but any tips and advice you can give me would be much appreciated, particularly from those of you that have built an Indy with a
Toyota 4AGE engine, because that's what I've gone for. I've already had some advice from DEAN C., which has been great.
I'm particularly interested in knowing who can make up an exhaust manifold for me as MK have not made one for a toyota engined car yet. I tried
MK Engineering but, although they have made a couple they did not jig up for it so would need the car to make one. given that I'm down in
Sussex, that would be a bit involved. Therefore I've either got to find somewhere that has already made one or make a template and send it to
MK Sportscars to get one made. Any help appreciated.
I'd also be interested in engine mount designs and any other advice on the 4AGE installation any of you can provide.
If any of you are going to be at MK on Saturday morning I'm planning to get there at about 1000-1030. I hope to meet up with some of you.
regards
Pete
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Trev D
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| posted on 30/11/05 at 09:14 PM |
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Hi Pete, I have a locost with a 4AGE engine in it. For all of the relevant questions regarding the engine contact raw engineering they specialise in
the Toyota engine. Any other questions you would like to ask please feel free. Regards Trev
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 30/11/05 at 10:22 PM |
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Welcome to the MAD HOUSE
[Edited on 30-11-05 by mangogrooveworkshop]
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shortie
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| posted on 30/11/05 at 10:38 PM |
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Hi Pete,
Whereabouts are you in Sussex, there are quite a few builders\owners down this way and I have an Indy.
We have also started meeting up on the last thursday of the month in Findon.
Rich.
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 30/11/05 at 11:32 PM |
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hi mate by the time your ready to build my website will be up and runnin git should answer most of your build question hints major tips things that
get in the way or slow down the build etc
the only thing I wont be able to help with is the engine as Im fitting an r1
thanks
chris
what rear are you using discs or drums
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 09:14 AM |
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Also try Marcels site
http://www.mk-indy.nl/
Its very informative, and a good read, he had to have engine mounts made up but for a zetec. The build diary is pretty good and he talks you through
the mistakes he made so you can avoid them.
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Pete Jordan
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 04:37 PM |
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Thanks for all the replies and links to websites etc. I live in East Grinstead, about 6 miles East of Gatwick. I'm going for the drum brakes
rear end.
regards
Pete
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 05:48 PM |
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gits his name gits his game
Carbon fibre arches tell me more
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donut
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| posted on 1/12/05 at 06:14 PM |
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Hi Pete.
I live in Warlingham just up the A22 from you. If you need anything just give me a call. 07971 041706. If you wanna come round and see my car for
ideas, help or tools just let me know.
Also a bunch of us meet up at Newlands Corner or Box Hill on 1st Sunday of the month plus theres a thurs evening meet too not too far away. Check the
Clubs section on this forum.
And don't forget the MK Owners Club!!
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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zetec
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| posted on 2/12/05 at 12:07 AM |
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I drive past you on route to work at Gatwick...
I had a complete exhaust make for my zetec. I had to trailer the car to him but £350 complete in stainless (manifold to tail pipe). It was made with
the engine in the car so was a perfect fit. He also supplies lots of other kit companies so knows his stuff. I was quoted double that by most people
so even with the cost of a trailer and some gas he was very good value and did it while I waited. Good to watch how it's done. Only slight issue
for you is it would be about a 3.5hr drive...
" I only registered to look at the pictures, now I'm stuck with this username for the rest of my life!"
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Pete Jordan
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| posted on 2/12/05 at 08:26 AM |
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Donut,
thanks very much for the offer to go and have a look at your Indy, I may well take you up on that.
Also, Zetec thanks for the tip on the exhaust maunfacturer. Where exactly is he? 3.5 hours is quite a long drive though; you said he did while you
waited, must have been a long day!
regards
Pete
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 2/12/05 at 11:29 AM |
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Pete,
I had a S.Steel exhaust manifold made for me by a guy in Worthing. He came up to Horsham, measured up, returned with a multitude of bends, measured
and marked them, took them home to cut and weld. I then drove down to Worthing and picked the manifold up. IIRC it cost around £250, and is as good
as any I've seen, and better than most. I don't have the number on me at the moment, but I did pass it on to Donut. If you give him a
call, he should have it. Failing that, U2U me and I'll get hold of it for you. There is a guy E.Grinstead/Forest Row way who makes prop shafts
as well.
HTH, Ian.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 2/12/05 at 07:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Genesis
None of Hellfire are darn at MK this Sat... JFTR
Why's that then?..................... 
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Avoneer
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| posted on 2/12/05 at 08:46 PM |
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Calvinx might be after you
Pat...
P.S. I'll even be there for a change!
No trees were killed in the sending of this message.
However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
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Pete Jordan
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| posted on 3/12/05 at 08:53 PM |
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Ian,
thanks very much for the information on the exhaust guy in Worthing; he may be a better bet. Was the £250 for the full exhaust or just for the
manifold? If you or Donut can let me have the guy's name/contact number that would be great.
I picked up the kit today; bloody van I hired got a puncture, which I noticed as I arrived at MK, not flat but hissing away. They were great and got
one of their lads to change it for me! Anyway, I managed to get everything back to my cleared out garage without incident and can't wait to get
started tomorrow. I guess the floor is the first step but is it worth drilling holes in the inside of the lower tunnel members for the P clips for
the brake pipe, fuel pipe and wiring loom before fitting the floor? any other tip on what to do and not to do much appreciated. I shall be looking
at the various build websites and my back copies of Which Kit? magazine for tips but any gems of advice gladly received.
regards
Pete
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donut
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| posted on 3/12/05 at 09:22 PM |
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Sorry Pete but i can't find that exhaust chaps number. I'll keep looking and send it your way if i find it.
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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zxrlocost
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| posted on 3/12/05 at 09:27 PM |
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hi mate
dont worry about drilling the holes for brakes yet nothing will get in the way
1. turn car upside down It is quite heavy have you got two workmates put a wheel flat on the back workmate this goes on the prop tunnel(when Upside
down)
2. rest floor on top and line up then get some of the plastic crocodile clips to help hold on the floor whilst you work..
drill a hole in each corner and put something through Ie a small bolt to help reline at a later date..
get underneath and mark Off with pencil the whole inside chassis remember to aim the pencil inwards
then take floor off turn over rest on piece of wood and mark in the middle every 5-6 inches around and drill with a 3mm then 5mm drill..
then turn over and put back on chassis line up with the pilot holes in the corner you drilled at the start..
Then go straight through each hole into the chassis with the 3mm and 5mm drill.
(control the drill)
put some grease on each hole as to keep away future rust..
Then pop rivet each hole your arms will become huge
and hey presto it will be done
U2U me Ive recently done everything and took pics if you want me to email you any pics
remember to put the floor back on the same way it was on in the first place when you marked it
ta chris
But believe me do this first
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Hellfire
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| posted on 3/12/05 at 09:42 PM |
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Personally, I wouldn't use any grease on the holes before putting the floor on. Instead, use a bead of pu adhesive either side of the holes and
bond the floor on. This will also make it water-tight.
Oh yeah, and fit the brake-line first if you intend running the main front to rear on the bottom chassis rail. 
September 28th & 29th I believe in our Build Diary. (Not that its a long job - we just started late in the evening)
[Edited on 3-12-05 by Hellfire]
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 4/12/05 at 12:11 AM |
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Oh yeah as hellfire has stated dont forget to take your floor pan off(again) after you have drilled the floor and chassis to put your line of sealent
everywhere I forgot to mention that
although I also put just a smear of grease aswell on the holes wont hurt anything
chris
[Edited on 4/12/05 by zxrlocost]
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Pete Jordan
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| posted on 4/12/05 at 08:43 AM |
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Thanks guys, I'm hoping to get started today, so I should at least get the floor on.
Pete
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Genesis
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| posted on 5/12/05 at 05:04 PM |
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Good luck - warm up those forearms first!
Going fishin'
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Pete Jordan
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| posted on 5/12/05 at 10:11 PM |
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Ah, with a compressor and pneumatic rivet gun its just the forefinger that needs warming up!
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 5/12/05 at 10:17 PM |
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sounds like we need to nick your garage
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Humbug
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| posted on 21/12/05 at 09:30 PM |
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Sorry I've just seen this, but if you are still looking for an exhaust supplier, I used Powerspeed near Ashford in Kent - they did a great job
of customer building a pipe to join my manifold to the silencer
http://www.powerspeed.co.uk
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Pete Jordan
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| posted on 22/12/05 at 03:48 PM |
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Humbug,
thanks very much; I'll give them a call as soon as I've got the engine in the car. All I've got to do now is figure out how to get
the chassis to them ...
regards
Pete
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