Apex Performance Project Monster- update and pics

[bren]

We are undeway with bulding the Apex Performance S14 Monster. After 2 years of preperation we now finally in the stages of putting the car together

We are aiming for 700bhp and will be using the following parts:

Engine

Tomei Phase 4 engine

• Piston: Tomei 2.2l 87mm
• Con rod: Tomei forged H-beam
• Crankshaft: Tomei forged full counter (91.0mm)
• Camshaft inlet: 270 duration
• Camshaft exhaust: 270 duration
• Adj pully: Tomei aluminium in/ex
• Headgasket: Tomei metal
• Valve springs: Tomei B-Type
• Solid pivot: Tomei
• Valve guide: Tomei PBB
• Rocker arm stopper: Tomei
• Crank bearing: Nismo
• Con rod bearing: Tomei
• Con rod bolt: Tomei H Beam
• Head bolt: Tomei reinforced stud
• Crank cap bolt: Tomei reinforced stud
• Oil pan: Tomei oversize
• Spark plug: Denso iridium
• Thermostat: Nismo

[bren]

Turbo

Greddy T78 turbo kit

• T78 33D-17cm2 turbo
• External wastegate
• Tubular manifold
• Downpipe
• Pipes, mounts and fittings

[bren]

Intercooler

Greddy R-SPL HG Type 25

• Core size 302x600x149mm

[bren]

Gearbox

Quaiffe 6 speed sequential gearbox

• Complete 6-speed dog engagement gearkit with 0.790 top gear
• Straight cut, close ratio
• 6-speed gearkit has new, strengthened bearing case
• Comprehensive kits - includes selectors and gear lever
• Sequential gearchange
• 1st 2.76 2nd 1.961 3rd 1.533 4th 1.212 5th 1:1 6th 0.790

[bren]

We are still working through a lot of the minor details for the rest of the spec but these are the definates so far. We either have them, theyre already on order or theyre about to be ordered:

• Motec management
• Motec dash
• OS Giken 2 way lsd set up specifically for our car
• AP 356mm 6 pot front brakes
• AP 330mm 4 pot rear brakes
• Koyo alloy radiator with twin 12" electric fans
• Apex Performance Aeroquip oil cooler kit
• Apex Performance front and rear strut braces and under braces
• Greddy 8 injector plenum ported and fitted with larger throttle body
• Twin Bosch 044 fuel pumps
• Twin SARD fuel pressure regulators
• Whiteline/Apex Performance/Nismo uprated bush set

[bren]

Update:

The car is now partially stripped as its prepared for the cage install and get it ready for paint. The engine has been trial fitted to check clearance round the ABS pump etc.

[bren]

The shell has been chemically dipped to remove all paint, seam sealer, noise deaening etc. It was then taken over to a motorsport cage fabricator who seam welded EVERYTHING (like you have to see to believe), fitted a T45 cage with supports running through to the suspension turrets, cut the boot floor out and installed a flat plate to remove the spare wheel well and leave more room for a rear diffuser and basically made it necessary to be spider man to get in and out of the thing

They also installed the air jack mounting points. Thats going to be cool, push a button and the car shoots up in the air

The shell is ready for collection now and has been booked into a body shop who are just waiting for a dry day so they can go and collect. They need a dry day so the shell doesnt get covered in salt and rubbish on its way down. They will clean back the shell and primer it in 2k. Then its going down to Garys for the first fit

[Vin Petrol]

Have i missed something....hows come no one has posted on this thread?

Well impressed Bren, just goes to show what can be achieved when you have the knowledge and facilities to do something.

[bren]

Its just been moved from our section. I meant to update with much more info and latest pics but..er...forgot

Ill get on it tommorrow

[Mark]

That turbo is stupid big, will it be worth using it below 6k

Bet Gary is gagging to get it on his rollers

[Dibley]

Indeedy more pics!!

[bren]

Full boost by 5.5k or so. But then a 10k rev limit kind of makes up for it

[Fake Ben Taylor]

Full boost by 5.5k or so. But then a 10k rev limit kind of makes up for it

10k limit

[CNHSS1]

that looks awesome, love the cage work and engine build. Bet the quaife wil be fantastic

[SkyJawa]

Does the lightbulb gearknob help the gearshift become a bit lighter? *groan*

[HighPsi]

im doing an engine rebuild and full shell respray in a similar fashion but im utterly jealous at your engine spec and the cage

i need a cometic head gasket off you bren so im thinking of coming up to collect today maybe. maybe get a few more ideas for mine while im there!

[purplepower]

Is it out of paint yet Bren?

Reading this thread makes me get butterflies in my stomach

[Roger_Sausage]

Is it out of paint yet Bren?

Reading this thread makes me get butterflies in my stomach

Me too.......I'm moist!!! lol

This thing's gonna be suck a weapon when it's done!

[bren]

It has been etch primered, we cant paint it until its had a first build as I dont want the final finish damaging in any way during the build process.

The shell and all the parts are down at Garys at the moment, hes doing the build. Ill ask him to send me regular pictures and updates so I can stick them in here

[Stuymac]

This is going to be one hell of a car - fastest 200 in the UK???

Is that turbo going to be drivable on track or is it going to be a drag machine?