MakeEverything
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 11:28 PM |
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Originally posted by l0rd
So, Weekend arrived. Time for a mock up supercharger fitment.
I would if the new bracket had arrived, but its going in the post tomorrow. Should get it next week some time.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 08:21 AM |
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Happy Days, all of my bolts arrived today.
 
Bolts arrived
Guess what ill be doing later!!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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l0rd
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 08:54 AM |
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Try to balance all the bolts one on top of the other lenghtwise?
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 10:08 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by l0rd
Try to balance all the bolts one on top of the other lenghtwise?
If i was pissed and had a load of mates around, i might just try that!!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 07:21 PM |
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A slight change of plan this afternoon.
I started to get pissed off with working in 1 square metre of workspace, so i pushed the car out of the garage, and had a little clear out. Not as
much as i would have liked, but quite a bit given the time i had.
The cosworth engine and all its bits has now been sold, so i wrapped that for collection this evening.
 
Cosworth Going!
Also, during my tidying up, little man was fairly insistant that he wanted to help......
 
Lorry Hoisting
Still, at least now im a bit more organised. Just need my connectors to arrive from PoleVolt, then ill be starting the wiring of the engine loom too.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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l0rd
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| posted on 1/8/10 at 12:31 AM |
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awesome picture.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 1/8/10 at 08:49 PM |
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Another little job done.
Stripped the inlet, cleaned it, painted it and refitted (temporarily) with some of those nice new bolts. Have run our of washers though, but ill get
some later on.
 
Inlet refitted
Also stripped, cleaned and 'serviced' (not much you can do with a TB if the springs and shaft are ok) then painted with red enamel to match
the rest of the engine. Really pleased with the nice glossy finish. same with the timing belt dust cover too.
 
Red TB
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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westy turbo
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| posted on 2/8/10 at 04:29 AM |
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looks great! now go the alternator/pulleys and cam gear to finish it up.....
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 2/8/10 at 07:22 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by westy turbo
looks great! now go the alternator/pulleys and cam gear to finish it up.....
The alternator is being replaced (its fooked anyway), and the crank pulley needs to come off for the trigger wheel to be welded on.
The cam gear, well, i might leave that. It wont be seen when its in the car anyway.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 3/8/10 at 10:29 PM |
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Ive just got in after collecting my old J7T engine from CBR. Big Thanks for managing to persuade the giant to let me come and collect!! The whole
journey was about 250 miles, 5 hours of driving, a Hazelnut Latte (for the sugar and caffiene) and about an hour in Cannock loading the engine. - All
after 8 hours of "Work"!!
I now plan to strip the inlet off (in case i need an upside down one) and the engine mounts in case the OEM ones move too much, though not tonight!!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 4/8/10 at 09:00 AM |
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Look what i collected this morning......
 
Cleaned Injectors
A nice cleaned set of injectors. One of the injectors was 30% down in efficiency, so im really glad that i decided to make this investment. It would
have taken me ages to find out why it wasnt running right!! Each injector cost me £10 to clean. I dropped off and collected, seeing as i live
nearby. Thanks to AndyQuadra for another excellent recommendation.
Injectors cleaned and returned with a sterling service from;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fuel-Injector-Ultrasonic-cleaning-Testing-/150472252317?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item
2308d85b9d#ht_5558wt_1137
or
http://www.mrinjectoruk.auctivacommerce.com/Default.aspx
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 4/8/10 at 08:01 PM |
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Ive stripped the 7T of its engine mounts and inlet, as well as alternator.
The manifold fits directly onto the 7R and ive had some discussion with AndyQuadra regarding is origin. We are presently stumped as to what it was
from, but it does have a WEBER twin butterfly throttle body both with a bore of 37mm. First one opens up to half throttle, then the second to full
throttle. This may help stabilise the idle, and give me more control over power delivery.
Anyway, here are some pictures of it and my nice clean (now painted) injectors.
 
Painted Injector
 
Inverted Manifold 1
 
Inverted Manifold 3
 
Inverted Manifold 4
The "Inverted" manifold may be better for me, and utilise the void below it rather than the tight space above. It will also keep the centre
of gravity lower. :rockon::clap2::clap2:
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 6/8/10 at 10:10 PM |
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Look what arrived today.
 
New Bits
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 08:37 PM |
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Here is a latest picture from todays minor efforts. The new (old!) inlet manifold is currently fitted upside down to be able to put the twin barrell
TB on so that i can dry somewhere safe.
 
Latest Engine shot
I have also painted the fuel rail which is still drying.
 
Painted Fuel Rail
And a close up of the Twin Barrell Throttle Body, sporting a clean TPS.
 
Clean twin barrell
And the other side, which shows something else......
 
Weber
.... Yes its a Weber..... which is nice.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 09:02 PM |
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Et Voila.
 
Inlet and Fuel rail on
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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scudderfish
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| posted on 8/8/10 at 08:56 AM |
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You're making a rod for your own back in the amount of work you'll now have to do on the rest of the car to make it look as good as your
engine 
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 8/8/10 at 09:23 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scudderfish
You're making a rod for your own back in the amount of work you'll now have to do on the rest of the car to make it look as good as your
engine
I know!! 
Thing is though, i quite like the "Sleeper" look, so im tempted to neglect the bodywork for a little while!
All the care and attention is currently on the but that matters! No point just talking a good game is there!
Once the engine is in, it will be the brakes and hubs, then bodywork though the old man has said he would remove the whale tail spoiler for me, and
glass it over.
[Edited on 8-8-10 by MakeEverything]
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 8/8/10 at 09:44 PM |
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Supercharger Fitte
Got the supercharger hanging off the engine now. Just need to make a stronger rear mount, and its all good.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 13/8/10 at 04:50 PM |
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Slow progress this week.
The smaller (Rear) supercharger bracket arrived today, and ive got belts on order for it too.
 
Small Supercharger Bracket
Just need to get it fitted and an adjuster made so that the tension on the belt can be adjusted by this rear bracket.
 
Both mounts supercharger
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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franky
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| posted on 13/8/10 at 04:58 PM |
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well done, putting us all to shame with the speed of your progress
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 13/8/10 at 05:49 PM |
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Its taken me four times as long as anyone else to find the focus though!!
After three engines and as many months, ive finally stuck with a direction!!!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 13/8/10 at 09:49 PM |
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I fitted the supercharger a little more permanently tonight as a trial fit to make sure its not too weak, only being supported at two points. I think
i might add some more mounting points later on, but for now it will get the engine in and serving its purpose.
 
Supercharger 1
With the way that i have mounted the supercharger, allows for a little movement laterally as well as longitudinally, so i can adjust the position for
the belt, to ensure correct alignment and tension. In hindsight, this was a good move, seeing as the measurements were impossible to get 100% spot
on.
 
Supercharger 2
My concerns about the oil filter were correct though, and i do need a remote oil filter housing, which i will mount towards the rear of the engine,
for ease of changing. I plan on changing the oil fairly frequently once i know the engine is good. Even more so if i put a rebuilt one in. Here is
a picture of the remaining space i have for the oil filter remote cover to go into. Sorry about the poor quality, i was stretching round the engine
to take it.
 
Oil Filter Dilemma
The inlet for the supercharger is being cut by a mate of mine in Cornwall, so that should be ready for fabrication next weekend all being well. This
will give me a 63mm inlet to match the intercoolers. The filter is a cone type which will be located where cold air is forced in.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 14/8/10 at 11:47 AM |
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Looking good Rich, keep it up!
Can't wait to see the supercharged batmobile on the road 
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 14/8/10 at 06:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Xtreme Kermit
Looking good Rich, keep it up!
Can't wait to see the supercharged batmobile on the road
hehe, me either Ian. Thanks.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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scudderfish
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| posted on 14/8/10 at 06:40 PM |
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You need one of these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Supercharger-Warning-Sticker-KO3-KO4-AUDI-TT-VW-GTI-/170405546045?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM#ht_1334wt_914
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