Liams S14a Ongoing project/reshell

[liamjrhodes]

New oilcap to match the bay!

Photo of her on the stand at trax



Booked in for a power run at rs tuning tomorrow to see what power she is actually running at!!

[liamjrhodes]

So finally had it rolling roaded and expected it to be down on power as the map isnt right but it was worse than I expected



287.7bhp
I should be at around 350bhp





But I got multiple compliments on how it looked

[liamjrhodes]

So progress is slow as I have gone back to uni now and the car is coming off the road at the end of the month but there will be some decent progress over the winter months with a new sill from spice weasel to put on, the diff to fit, subframes to powdercoat and underneath to be re undersealed.

However here are a few bita from the past few week!

Some domo reservoir socks


Photo from the s-chassis meet!

[liamjrhodes]

Photo of it on the SXOC stand at prestige mega meet, show was a bit dissapointing but had 8 sbodys so awesome turn out!!



Also had my first go at drifting on a track! Not in my car just yet

[liamjrhodes]

Also had a mini shoot with ste after the day at teeside and got some awesome photos!!

[liamjrhodes]

So some progress at long last!

Finally got the funds to get a decent manifold from Wardy!





Here is the turbo set up that will be going on, its a GT2871r with a Tial v-band exhaust housing



And here is fitted to the manifold with the external wastegate



Running a Demon Motorsport wastegate on recommendation from Wardy who ran 2 on his rb30!

Just need to get it fitted now then can sort out elbow, screamer pipe, intercooler pipes and oil/water lines!

[sparky_s13]

sweet, want a v-band turbo so bad, how much was the housing? I assume I can get one for my 3071r

Did you find out why it was down on power?

[liamjrhodes]

sweet, want a v-band turbo so bad, how much was the housing? I assume I can get one for my 3071r

Did you find out why it was down on power?

it came with the 2871r I bought but they are £300ish brand new!

Not really, I just put it down to the map and will get it mapped once manifold and that is on

[liamjrhodes]

Went and picked up some new wheels not perfect fitment or sizes but cheap

18x8 et37 front
18x9 et35 rear

So.need some spacers and should look spot on!

They are 3 piece splits so will be getting a refurb before they go on

[wardy88]

I like it aslong as its "cheap"

When are you commencing battle with your turbo setup? also is it a standard turbo in there at present ?

[liamjrhodes]

I like it aslong as its "cheap"

When are you commencing battle with your turbo setup? also is it a standard turbo in there at present ?

Was hoping to get it done this week but we decided to buy a puppy so I've been looking after him instead haha

[wardy88]

Was hoping to get it done this week but we decided to buy a puppy so I've been looking after him instead haha

Oh dear best of luck with that one

[diamondsink]

Go careful with that cheap wastegate. Iv blown engines after having wastegate issues. It might be ok at first but will it hold up to the prolonged extreme in temperatures? Avoid Tial stuff also (a lot of issues with leaks of the valve stem). Turbo smart gates are a good option.
If you intend to still use it just keep your eye on it and your boost.

[liamjrhodes]

Go careful with that cheap wastegate. Iv blown engines after having wastegate issues. It might be ok at first but will it hold up to the prolonged extreme in temperatures? Avoid Tial stuff also (a lot of issues with leaks of the valve stem). Turbo smart gates are a good option.
If you intend to still use it just keep your eye on it and your boost.

Using the demon motorsport wastegate as seen some decent reviews and wardy ran two on his rb30 and they were fine but I will keep my eye on it. For £60 compared to £250 I couldn't say no to trying it

[sparky_s13]

Using the demon motorsport wastegate as seen some decent reviews and wardy ran two on his rb30 and they were fine but I will keep my eye on it. For £60 compared to £250 I couldn't say no to trying it

Buy cheap buy twice and all that, plus an engine is more expensive than a wastegate.

Turbosmart FTW

[wardy88]

Go careful with that cheap wastegate. Iv blown engines after having wastegate issues. It might be ok at first but will it hold up to the prolonged extreme in temperatures? Avoid Tial stuff also (a lot of issues with leaks of the valve stem). Turbo smart gates are a good option.
If you intend to still use it just keep your eye on it and your boost.

The demon motorsport gates are UNDER rated due to people being too afraid to say they have one fitted. As people like your self that have had issues in the past brand all cheap gates as bad gates. Where as the Tial gates are expensive and are hit & miss in terms of a good one, surely a company like that have quality control.

But i have to Agree turbosmart make a brilliant wastegate.

But having said that when i make my self a toy to abuse it will have 2 demon motorsport wastegates aswell as some other cheap parts.

[Actual_Ben_Taylor]

The demon motorsport gates are UNDER rated due to people being too afraid to say they have one fitted. As people like your self that have had issues in the past brand all cheap gates as bad gates. Where as the Tial gates are expensive and are hit & miss in terms of a good one, surely a company like that have quality control.

But i have to Agree turbosmart make a brilliant wastegate.

But having said that when i make my self a toy to abuse it will have 2 demon motorsport wastegates aswell as some other cheap parts.

So much fake Tial stuff around you've got to be really careful where you buy from.

[wardy88]

So much fake Tial stuff around you've got to be really careful where you buy from.

Yes thats so true its the same issue people had years back with Takata harness's .

Anyway Liam get the spanners out and crack on lad

[liamjrhodes]

Yes thats so true its the same issue people had years back with Takata harness's .

Anyway Liam get the spanners out and crack on lad

Hopefully have it fitted by end of week. Puppy's take lots of looking after haha

[liamjrhodes]

So progress has been non existent due to assignment deadlines at uni However i break up on Friday and will hopefully get some stuff done over the Christmas break!