Yay
Yay
Hell yes! Two evil machines leave the workshop of DB Power in two weeks, god stuff dude! I imagine its rather fun!
Some impressive pace going on here Dan. Well done
Can't wait to see some pics
Couple of pics for you guys
Bonnet building
Just waiting on a shite load of fibreglass to arrive and on it goes
Can't wait I've only really used 1st and 2nd gear. 1st will light up the rear slicks so easily though
Dan
I know these things are light, but using a plastic oil bottle as an axle stand is a bit extreme
Looking good Dan
That is immence, its going to be sooooo loud too!
Want any help with the fibreglass bits? I may be able to be useful
ha ha,that is cool as fcuk
What diff are you running? The usual Sierra one? I have a Cosworth Sierra unit in my Westie (3.69:1 or there abouts, I think) and I reckon it is a tad too short. It could definitely handle something longer.
Are you still running stock boost?
I find tiptoeing around town to keep the noise down and the tyres gripping gives me cramps in my calf muscles quite often - a good problem to have, but it is tiresome on occasions.
I'm sure your car and Chris's Striker will be putting the frighteners lots of more expensive machinery.
Regards
Jamie
Like it Dan
How loud is that?!
Quite a bonnet bulge
I must measure up my spare CA... I wonder how much room I have to play with given the compressor outlet goes upward... although it is still bottom mount... hmmm, stuff to ponder.
Hi Jamies
It's 4.1 Quaife ATB diff so pretty sh1t hot
Yeah I hear you about noise and controllability around town, it's bad enough on our driveway at work, especially as I'm running a RPS Max Street clutch which doesn't give a light pedal to say the least
It's still running standard actuator at present but I'm happy with that as i can get used to it and then up the boost
Hopefully should be able to MOT it this week/early next week
Dan
It's probably slightly louder than a S14 with a single box system, but I didn't build it to be timid
CA would be just as good in one, and maybe easier
Dan
this thing is quick, and well built, its a testement to dans complete inability to understand when something is hard :-P
I reckon this thing will make me giggle as much as the Skytrol did
Dan
if you decide to change the diff ratio, id be interested in the 4.1. I have a quaife with a 3.9:1 built up to swap or a spare 3.62:1 ratio CWP or will part with cash, your choice.
Craig
A 4.1 - and I thought my 3.65 was short!
I have a Exedy Sports Organic clutch in mine and an S13 flywheel (S15 mill, S14 cogbox). Like yours, the pedal is heavy and the take up is rather severe.
There's a GReddy Profec B Spec 2 EBC controlling my boost. It's an OK device, but really needs to be set up on a dyno unless you are prepared to tweak the settings yourself and monitor the digital readout while driving at WOT in third gear (as recommended).
I have the EBC organised to give 10 psi on LO, and 14 psi on HI. I mostly get around on LO - it's quick enough and I have some concern for my head gasket at 1 bar (14psi) although most people I've talked to say it will be OK.
There's also a stealthy Turbosmart Plumback BOV in the system.
You wouldn't know my car is a turbo. The only slight giveaways are the three inch exhaust and the intercooler (which, to look at, could be the radiator). I don't have a boost gauge . The EBC head unit is velcro'ed to the scuttle . The stealth BOV limits the noise on change up to a satisfying ch-ch-ch-ch .
How will you go for noise at MOT in the UK? Is there a dB regulation at a set rpm? A driveby test? Or do you just have a restrictor plate for the occasion?
Regards
Jamie
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Same with mine, the pick up is just amazing no lag just go although it's very noisy and when it pops it bangs like a gun
over here the MOT is quite good on kit cars (Q plate ones) like mine, no noise tests, no emissions to really worry about. I don't think I even need to run a bonnet
The main area where noise comes into play is for track use, for this I have a bung that I can place in the tailpipe to keep it down
I drove it on the road the other day to the MOT station, and it's weird on the road. Things I've got to watch out for is when I shift down a gear the rear wheels lock slightly, this may be down to the diff design
Also if the engine dies say if the revs full to quickly I can't bump start it in gear, again justs locks up the rear tyres
Other than that it's fast and gave me a huge grin
Looks like heel and tow will be the order of the day as the car is so light. Are you using a standard heavy flywheel?
Hi Martin
nah cyn-r-g aluminium flywheel I think that why it revs so well, the only belt it has is the alternator and water pump, so no strain of the power steering and also no heavy flywheel
Ah ok, imagine how much easier it would lock the wheels up with a heavy flywheel
I've been in a few muscle car's with original spec tyres and they can churp the back wheels just by letting off the throttle! (manual gearboxes)