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Update --- closing on 2000 miles now at 3.5k rpm limit fustrating that I cant open it up yet with another 4000rpm left but not long now Will be dyno'd on 16th so far so good runs alot smoother but makes an evil sound no charger whine at all, get asked what turbo im running LOL Came back from Edition38 today was a good show thought I would add some pics of the car for a change - cleaned it properly for first time in 2 years...

that is about right im running my rebuilt engine and done around 800 miles over past 10 days it ran hot at first around 110deg but the more ive driven it and after a oil/filter change after 500 its now running around 94-98 at 70mph so seems right, water temps fall near 70 on runs and will build up near 100 when still but i have 2 spal fans keep cool it pretty well

no problem hasan good luck with the conversion will get it on rr once its run in although i reckon it will be similar power now unless i fit a 70mm pully

yeah i reckon with your torque your running the bottom end will be taking a beating - get some wossners in there and wind it up

Alrite Nige - long time - yeah will try to mate just had it MOT'd today and passed no problem so can start putting on the miles and get it run in so coming to yours will help Will call you later today

yeah thats right the 24v flows better and has better management but getting one fitted and fully running is not that straightforward plus it will still cost just as much to run when it comes to parts & fuel love the sound of mine not whiney like vortechs but you know it has some power on throttle just cant break 4k yet not had much problem with rain, its not a daily like some of the guys on here so im lucky - but i know what you mean - I will just use mine on dry days if i can

no problem mart thanks for picking up the axle its on the road now so just got to rack up the miles

shaun whats your bottom end spec

I can second that Bugger! I'll bet they're £2k+ now. :( when i got mine rate was $1.9 to the £1 picked up mine for £965 delivered but i dont think they'll be above £2k though SPEC: 1mm oversize Ferea Inconel valves Corrosion pits filled with JB weld then a full skim 3 angle valve cuts Valve stem diameter reduced Titanium spring caps and retainers Heavy duty 7500rpm springs Port matched intakes Uprated exhaust studs

thanks phil bvh is schimmel built, 1mm ferrea oversize valves + loads more quality is superb

yeah it was shocking - good news your car managed 430hp but now the bad news is you now have piston wear but thats how it goes at that sort of power it will find the weakest point right now im just happy its running and i can drive it, will see how it runs and change it later its easy to swap

its bit of mess now got it tidied today so i can get both cars in there

Cheers guys

Update… Cars been running on 5 and a bit cylinders despite pulling 430hp on the rollers So after 14 years and 125k so it was time to get the bottom end rebuilt. Pulled out the bottom end – painted it up then got it rebored to 2897cc. Went for Wossner Forged Pistons with H-Beam Con Rods - Schimmel Big Valve Head on top At the same time added Cromoly 9lb Flywheel and Helix Clutch as the standard ones were pretty worn from the power. Engine built backup with BVH, 263 Cams and other bits while im at it... Spent the last week building it back up and now its up and running – did have a few issues - gear linkage and power steering – but nothing major Also sorted a few other bits like new Water Pump & Oil Pump plus CrazyDaves Spal Brackets and new Radiator. Running 14s on the PLX with no engine faults and idle is spot on Not too concerned with the power right now but its good to know engine can cope with over 400 horses so just got to run it in over the next few weeks then may go for a 70mm pulley.

This is my Shortrunner & Chargecooler setup Yeah it looks good but i know it does the job as the Rotrex was supplied with a 80mm pulley and I was told this should see around 350-360hp Always makes 18psi (430hp/345torq) and that was after an hour running on the rollers and dying pistons - not much boost loss there Be interesting to see what I could get with a 70mm pulley :D

Thanks Darren, you going to reverse the lcd's not tried myself that but will look good in blue To be honest I like the look you got more than reversed LCDs... How did you do it though? Just put a blue lit frosted bulb in the back of the clocks, cant remember where i got them will see if i can then, they twist in same as the oe green ones

Thanks Darren, you going to reverse the lcd's not tried myself that but will look good in blue

I have a corrado shell which has good rear arches/rear quarter panels and also good sills - let me know if you need them

Yeh agree its how easily you can capture the number the PLX is accurate and that all that matters, you don’t get much time to look away when boosting plus its not like I drive it everyday then maybe I would get fed up but I’d rather know what’s going on even if it was all okay, things can change at anytime

Yeah its a good kit something a bit different and you can get the power down Cheers Jim should have it back soon Yeah its it a bit mad but important at this sort of power glance over and see how its running at idle & road testing etc - just sitting on the dash so can relocate it anytime once everythings sorted

depends what your after spec is top quality and they use the later style heads not sure about gains on std with 263 cams you may see decent results, should pull strong to the limiter

yeah sp head bargain buy in aug when $ was good torque is around 330 when its finished will get plot with both to see difference theres no loss of power all the way to 7500rpm

thats crank power didnt get the graph will get one in a few weeks when its finished its looking good so far

430hp top end is lot better just looking at maf options now as part throttle is a bit hesitant when easing off

Yeah it made over 400 before this, but not too bothered about the peak power just happy its turned out well, learnt alot good experience Should flow alot better now im going there 2moro to see how its done