Devil Fish Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I hope its a very long road dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 yeah have to wear two pair pants when find that road!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Yep thats some exhaust system, just don't ask kwik fit for spares Its going to be a great installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Started filling and sanding engine bay,using brush on smooth hameright easy touch up if i scuff it...think will wet flat it all when finnished! New rad fits okay extra thick core should keep things cool.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Firenza, saw motor awt a show last year wur yae in NEC wi it, `Twin Turbo` quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Can't help but think that with the power going through that shell, i'd have made at least the trans tunnel a bit more rigid and tied it into the chasis rails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 we did few shows but aint done nec yet..will be at billing this year with firenza and hopefully with manta... cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Not sure how well shell will cope with extra horses or how ya would tie in with chasis rails-but may have to drive her first may add roll cage or take your advice tie things in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Almost in need bolt gearbox to it and bit of fetling to rear engine hanger... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) * Edited March 31, 2011 by opel2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johno Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 now the rads fitted up front need to remove old rad and pump out of boot(some where to put the shopping now) ... was going to poke exhaust straight out through the front skirt but think plod mite of been intrested in that so its just lurking behind it now instead lol.. its going to be running with out a silencer but to be fere had it running straight out the turbos sounded nice but not as loud as you mite think, turbos must act like silences-will sound pritty mean thow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Had dry run and bolted gear box up to make mounts for it, while i was there braced chasis rails together in two plases so its wearing a girdle now..should help to keep it together. remove the rad from the boot,cut and rewelded new floor in, next job will be fitting volvo axle in should be fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christ Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Liking the look of the chassis braces, defo a good idea Not so sure about the exhaust exit in front of the wheel, lets hope the turbo's good and doesn't drop it's oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 at least the front tyres won't get cold you crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 hay crazy fool.. Quit your jibber jabber.. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 this came today,maybe a little harsh but after looking at twin plate clutch was told was better option for road use-think its going to be a little snatchey i,ll be stalling it all over the shop me thinks?!.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 won't be possible to stall it with all that torque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 hope ur right and that clutch dosnt make me look like learner driver lol have cut spring hangers of manta axle,pull one drive shaft out volvo axle removed studs and welded holes up-then centred manta drum over it,spot welded together then drilled new holes for manta studs-nocked manta hub off fitted manta studs,just need weld holes up on volvo brake disc use manta hub to drill out holes and thats one side done.. will fit both wheels to volvo axle possition under rear of manta making sure all sits nice and square offer spring hangers up to volvo axle spot weld both hangers to axle, remove from car and stitch together-think will go for one peice propshaft... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 bit of up-date have chopped all bits i need off manta axle,and after measuring volvo axle it needs 46mm overall cutting out of axle caseing, theres enuf length left on splines so no probs with the half shafts,have decided to use volvo 5 stud pattern and buy two new alloys to fit axle think will be alot stronger that way!!.. clutch fitted and bolted gearbox on..spoke to local propshaft company thay thought best to use two peice propshaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 Sent half shafts to local engineering firm to be shortend in the end! but have been sorting inlet pipes from turbos-cut inlet pipe to inter cooler rewelded with better angle to meet rest of pipe-work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Half shafts fitted to axle and a coat of paint.. have few days of work so will be bolting axle to manta... had fab time at billing managed to buy new 4slot front panal, but shame didnt make it down in manta-but theres allways next year!!.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Cheers kev.. Made two zoom tubes one for mot and other for warming folks tyres up when they park to close at my local asda.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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