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eden7842

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I welded it myself mate, and yes I would do

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


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Oh right, is it a stainless manifold?

I'll pm about the wastegate

On 25th Sep, 2009 mini13 said:
cool, i'll pop over with my tool and some lube, lol

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It's a matty one so yes, shame as I've had to repair the old hole

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More parts today, got the pump for a good price on ebay. It's the 115 rather than an 80 but a pump working at 50% has got to be better than one at 80%

Should have the block and crank back mid week too.

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Lol I wonder how many people think that's an electric turbo

On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper

On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!!

17.213 @ 71mph, 64bhp n/a (Old Engine)


eden7842

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It's badass Carl, twin turbos *tongue*

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Hahahaha, needs painting red if im honest *wink*

On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper

On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!!

17.213 @ 71mph, 64bhp n/a (Old Engine)


eden7842

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I'm more for the stealth under bonnet look man so it's staying black

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


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Should have a side mount turbo near it painted black too haha. I had a gander at the 3.0 v6 biTdi a6 at work today and thought hmm, i wonder if that would work in a mini *tongue*

On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper

On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!!

17.213 @ 71mph, 64bhp n/a (Old Engine)


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Seeing as the rad is out the way now I did consider a sidemount. But couldn't be arsed with extra work atm. I plan to have this back on the road in about 4 weeks now

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


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Right all systems go now, got my bits back from the engine shop. Got to drop the crank in and see what size over thrusts I need. Then assemble the whole bottom end ready to go on the box.....
Once Ive got the new diff in

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


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wooaahh that pumps big, is the 80 smaller?

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eden7842

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It's tiny mate

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On 3rd Apr, 2014 eden7842 said:
It's tiny mate


we still talking about the pump? *happy*

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eden7842

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We can be talking about whatever you want *tongue*

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


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More progress, got the crank and pistons all in. Also tapped my head for the dry deck.



13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


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Few updates from yesterday. My header tank came. Very nice peice.

Also got the whole short engine built, just got to time the cam in.









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Coming along mate. I haven't managed much, painted block up. Took some bits to get powder coated too.

998 t2 ongoing project.


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Here's a sneaky peak at today's progress. But il keep this one aside for after the cars running.

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Did it go all wobbly?

On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it

*hehe!*


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Not at all Andy, I was very surprised tbh

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Good to hear you kept it stiff. How did the car feel? *wink*

On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it

*hehe!*


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Well it stays put with a gd firm grasp and wobble that's for sure *tongue*

I'm going to reinforce the car with some nice simple gussets. The shells my summer project ready for a big rebuild in the winter

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Started stripping the box down for the new final drive and diff. And a damm good clean.

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


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Fook. I thought I was a butcher chopping mine around tonight. It's not half as drastic as that!

In the 13's at last!.. Just

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