Monkeys IHI G60

[_Monkey 0]

Dave, you're a nutter. This car was an animal when I was in it, so god knows what it'll be like when you've finished.

 

Thanks Dave, I take that as a compliment! :lol:

 

 

Whats the plans then matey?

 

Well I'm trying to keep up with you for a start!

 

But lets just say I'll have some more updates for you guys in the next week or so :wink:

[junkie 0]

Updates??

[_Monkey 0]

Well there's been a bit of a hold up due to a crappy f**king supplier (not G-werks!) selling me the pistons, then putting the pins on top of them in transit, damaging and rendering them useless, and then denying all responsability!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

 

Fortunately Darren has come to the rescue and there will be a happier update shortly. :wink:

[_Monkey 0]

Time for a quick update.

 

The engine isn't finished yet, but after removing the front end in preparation for taking out the engine and grarbox, i discovered loads of rust on the battery tray...

 

 

 

But after a couple hours with the sandpaper and paint it's looking a little better now :wink:

 

Also, while I was at it, I took care of some stonechips too...

 

Hopefully this weekend, I'll get hold of the proper spline tool for the driveshaft bolts and have the engine out!

[_Monkey 0]

Well, after getting the proper tool for the driveshafts, swearing a bit and skinning only one knuckle, we finally dropped out the old engine and gearbox and I'm pleased to say we didn't find any more rust underneath!!!

 

 

Now it's ready for the new engine to go in when I get it back from G-Werks :wink:

[_Monkey 0]

Right, it's been a while so I thought it was time for an update!

 

Went to G-Werks on Thursday and picked up the new engine for the raddo.

Looks like Darren and the guys have done a top job 8)

Note how the flywheel is *slightly* smaller then a std one :wink:

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Didn't take long before my hands were dirty...

Cheers to Champo for the assist :wink:

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Just waiting for some silicone hoses to turn up so I can plum in the new intercooler and the Raddo will be back on the road!!! :D

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[mrbeige 0]

What have you had done to the block then? What sort of power output are you expecting dude?

[_Monkey 0]

The block is fully lightened and balanced.

 

I'm not about to start stating big numbers in case I fall flat on my face, but it should be quick! :lol:

[_leon_ 0]

83mm pistons? same rods and crank?

[_Monkey 0]

Yep, albeit slightly modified/lightened.

[_Monkey 0]

Spent the day today mounting my new front mount, re-mounting my radiator and trying to get my head around all of the changes to the existing pipework/new pipework that has to go in!

 

Now I can see why people charge so much for the kits! :lol:

 

I'm so close to starting it again after 4 months of it being up on stands! All I need is a silicone reducer pipe and about 3 more hours!

[mrbeige 0]

Looking good dude, looking good! Where did you get your pipe work kit from?

[_Monkey 0]

Some of it came from the original Jabba conversion and some of it I've scrounged from various places :wink: :lol:

[Dixxy 0]

Long time no see mate... all looks very promising... can't wait to hear what power you get.

[junkie 0]

:D On paper you are now entering warp 10 :)

 

I know what you mean with the pipework and i only took mine out and then back in a few weeks later when i forgot how they all went.

[_leon_ 0]

i learnt a while back that taking a few good hi-res photos of your bay etc works wonders - few months later you'll be glad you did!

[mrbeige 0]

You sorted all the pipework yet dude?

[_Monkey 0]

Yep the pipework's all sorted and I got to start it for the first time! :D

 

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Unfortunately, there's a blow by the turbo!

 

But it's all back together now so once my clutch problem is sorted I can look properly into the blowing!

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[bristolbaron 10]

looking good bud,

 

hopefully wont be long till shes on the road! 8)

[rallyejimbo 0]

Good stuff monkey! You have tidyied up!! :lol:

[_Monkey 0]

Well, I've finally got it moving all by itself, there's a blow between the manifold and turbo, but hopefully it isn't too serious and it needs setting up properly, but it's alive and parked outside my house again!!! :D :D :D

 

Money Shot...

 

 

 

[_leon_ 0]

that is confusing pipework lol

[junkie 0]

that is confusing pipework lol

 

You not seen mine its a lot worse than that.

 

Good stuff monkey now get it set up.

[Walesy 0]

Nice one Dave, I bet it'll fly when it's all done.

[junkie 0]

How's the beast coming along, you at warp 10 yet......