Got the entry for Southport sprint which will be no real driver test but ramming it along a public road (Marine Drive) at 100+ mph really appeals.
Also ordered a 7psi waste gate spring from Taiwan as I'm at 4psi currently.
Got the laptop and lead for the Emanage sorted but an Apexi PFC came along at a price acceptable to a Yorkshireman so bought it!
Need to find someone to map either
Then to decide on the exhaust option

Started to look at the Wideband this morning - heard reports the the gauges can be a dodgy as the sensors.
The AEM has SEN5 error whether its plugged in or not - it seemed fine before I first fired the engine.
Hooked up a Barbarian one I have and it seems fine although I couldn't start it as I'm in the middle of piping the intercooler and a silicone bend short!

Now to oil - been using 5w30 Shell Helix and after 2 hillclimbs it's getting changed.
Oil pressure was 3/4 of naf all at idle so definitely going up a notch. Was looking for Valvoline racing oil as I used to use it in the rally cars and looking at 5w40. It;s only available in 5w50 or 60 by the looks of it - seems a bit thick for short hillclimbs so looking for recommendations for a 5w40.

Ordered various 2.5" exhaust bends and a silencer as the standard bore one I made up in a rush is too restrictive especially as the 7.odd psi waste gate spring arrived.

Next up ECU = IT geek at work found an old XP laptop and made up a new lead for the emanage but the comms port and lead were different fittings so that's gone on hold! I know a guy that can tune it but no  connection means no go!

I bought a couple of Apexi PFC's, one with hand controller but no datalogit or Hako so may need to speed this route up - if I can find a tuner to get me a map on I'm going this route - Southport sprint is Sept 14th so need to be quick!

If I run out of time it's going out as it is with 4psi on standard injectors, ECU and FPR

Where are you based in Yorkshire? Huddersfield here.

from Yorkshire but live in Manchester - not far at all really!!
If you have time, I know you said you thinking of doing stuff like this so no problem at all covering your time!

Silicone joint and exhaust parts have arrived - I'm after a decat to weld a 200cel cat in, but I think I'm going to cut my complete asbo exhaust up (as opposed to sell it to a lunatic) and weld the new bits to the end of the 200cel on that!
Shame but I'm running out of time again and next Saturday we're off to an indy tribute festival hosted by Bez and Clint Boon at a cricket club so I won't be doing much next weekend!
Not fitting the new spring until I can get a tune on one of the ECU's but hopefully I can diagnose the Wideband this weekend so at least ill know how it's running.
Worst case, we run it, blow it and fit the spare engine over winter!

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Looks like it should work!
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Really productive day so far!
Finished the intercooler piping and tested the wideband - it was the sensor! Was about buy one and remembered I'd had one supplied with wrong connector - chopped wires, connected plug off the knackered one and hey presto, it works
Onto the exhaust parts and some chopping and tacking and fab on the parts car - pretty pleased with it although it will exit a bit higher through the crash bar
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Managed to get an FC HAKO so I'll be good to go with the Apexi when it arrives.

Also took a punt on some 440cc VXR injectors on eBay at £11.88 for a set of 4 brand spank. God knows if they'll be any good as they will be Chinese copies! I have some 2ZZ ones if they're crap!

Quote from: tets on September  4, 2024, 17:58Managed to get an FC HAKO so I'll be good to go with the Apexi when it arrives.

Also took a punt on some 440cc VXR injectors on eBay at £11.88 for a set of 4 brand spank. God knows if they'll be any good as they will be Chinese copies! I have some 2ZZ ones if they're crap!

Please don't do it.
You may as well set fire to a tenner (and potentially your engine).

Purchasing cheap shit like this just perpetuates this insidious practice of selling cheap, sub-standard or just plain dangerous parts.

You're better than that. Do the right thing.

As above dont waste your time with the 11 quid injectors!  if they fail at full chat could destroy the engine going lean,  or fill it with fuel!.

I bought new genuine VXR injectors for around £100 if i remember right, not worth the risk or gambling with used ones especially on a turbo car.

you've got my attention chaps - I'll stick with the 2ZZ ones

Was a whim but I'm taking notice!

not sure I've got time to install the apexi - really want to as there's a Porsche in my class for the Sprint next weekend.
4psi isn't going to cut it but airing on the safe side, I don't want to move to 7.5psi with not enough time to check and double check the map!
I've upped the starting fuel pressure on the regulator to 50psi and finished the exhaust - proper pleased with how it's gone!
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What a day at Southport - new exhaust worked a treat ending with a class win (against a Boxster) and 9th overall but more notably I bet 2 Lotus Elise and a GR Yaris

Can't emphasise how good a day this was, bit slow starting due to the road closures being set up etc but fantastic spectacle for the spectators.
I forgot to press start on my final and quickest run but I was pushing. 2nd fastest run below along with a start line vid.
Can't wait for next year with more ponies!

https://youtu.be/syEIDoyn4oo
https://youtu.be/q5L-XCJcxCM

just incase anybody wants to have a look at the variation of cars and results
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Nicely done 

Had a look at some of the entrants. I had to look up the Dax Rush Quadra. Interesting car & wondering what 5ltr monstrosity he had in that.    Similarly a couple of special sounding MGs that were quicker too.

Quote from: cptspaulding on September 17, 2024, 06:41Nicely done 

Had a look at some of the entrants. I had to look up the Dax Rush Quadra. Interesting car & wondering what 5ltr monstrosity he had in that.    Similarly a couple of special sounding MGs that were quicker too.

I was next to the Dax in the paddock, really nice bloke!
It's a 5ltr full race spec Rover V8 running a cosworth 4WD transmission.
Fastest thing I've ever seen off the line
Some of the MG's were super truck but in the other paddock so didn't get chance to snoop round

bit of a report here - I appear at 8 mins 40 ish but good footage of the cars - I appear to be smoking a tad!
https://youtu.be/IUG7mbomk5I?si=Nok2oqWY7vWDukPJ

Hey that's brilliant!
Somebody needs to get the camera guy a tripod, but that looked great!

Quote from: jvanzyl on September 23, 2024, 20:38Hey that's brilliant!
Somebody needs to get the camera guy a tripod, but that looked great!

it was great and I'll sign up next year - they are planning a 2 day event

On another note, the blue smoke and llow oil pressure on idle when warm leads me to think I need the spare engine in! I was hoping this one would last longer so I could build the spare engine!
Looking again, on the way out it looks ok but coming back I'm braking from full chat at 90mph and it's blowing smoke and then on acceleration - could it be unburnt fuel? looks a bit blue though!

I may need to swap and rebuild this one with new pistons, rods and bearings (assuming the crank and bores are still ok)

Jobs for winter are swirl pot, flat floor, lose more weight (me and the car), up the boost, injectors and map the Apexi - probably swap the engine and move the oil cooler!
More will come up I'm sure
Also, I've been told I need to tile the new kitchen, install the up and down lights and build an undercover outdoor kitchen / dining area
And I need to refurb my trailer and tutty the camper up

Works getting in the way of fun nowadays!

Currently on holiday in the South of France which is usually dangerous I start buying stuff
Already got a new low entry trolley jack on it's way

New PCV valve has arrived so need to work out whether to run it into the inlet, into a catch can or into a catch can then into the inlet!
Also weighing up 2mm Alloy or 1mm galvanised steel for the flat floor and ducting to the intercooler

Think i'm going to run the Apexi for a bit as RRR is miles away and after working in Corby for a year, I never want to have to do that drive again, especially with the trailer on!

Also, going to have a massive clear out when I get back as i've accumulated loads of stuff I don't need anymore, exhaists, rims etc and strip the parts car to free up space in the garage - if there's a car sized hole something might come up to fill it!
Also need the engine and box out to start on those
Plus any extra cash will self fund rods and pistons without the Mrs finding out