coullstar 0 Posted February 20, 2014 Nice, I hope those brake sare getting fitted as well now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted February 20, 2014 Nice, I hope those brake sare getting fitted as well now. Yep, he'll be doing those while the pipework is being painted. I tried to fit them myself when I bought them but couldn't get the sodding brake hose union undone - gave up after lots of swearing, didn't want to properly round off anything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted February 20, 2014 You planning on making it to national day mate ? Hope all goes well mate bet you enjoy the brakes just as much as the power lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted February 20, 2014 You planning on making it to national day mate ? Hope all goes well mate bet you enjoy the brakes just as much as the power lol That's the plan, I have loads of other bits to sort out for then too so it's gonna be tight. Hope the brakes provide adequate stopping power! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted February 20, 2014 Must admit the more I think about it the more I fancy just sending the car down to get this done. I know Id like to do it myself but looking very unlikely I will have time or space to. One thing that Ive been looking into regarding gearbox and turbo to increase longevity is to get all the gears and shafts superfinished to help. Was the original block good and well within tolerances? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted February 20, 2014 Must admit the more I think about it the more I fancy just sending the car down to get this done. I know Id like to do it myself but looking very unlikely I will have time or space to. One thing that Ive been looking into regarding gearbox and turbo to increase longevity is to get all the gears and shafts superfinished to help. Was the original block good and well within tolerances? For someone as clueless as myself it was a no brainer to get a complete drive in, drive out service and I felt that the price was pretty good for the level of work involved. I did originally enquire at other places as The_Dude from this parish had a turbo setup to sell, but people were either not interested anymore (old hat) or didn't reply. Head and block was ok, although my head needed a skim and new valve guides as well as chains/guides (they were previously changed 70k ago!). I've also had the gearbox "refreshed" I think, as well as an LSD stuck in for good measure. No Racelogic though... a mod for the future maybe. The box will always be a bit of a worry for me, and I looked into shot peening but apparently it isn't good on well used (old) gears. Having the gears cryogenically treated seems to be a viable option, but the box is in now so I'll see how long it lasts! It's being mapped this week too, so I should have some figures shortly. Will keep you posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted February 20, 2014 Hi Nick Just wanted to say its great to read about the progress with the turbo - i had a good chat with Vince about how it was going last time i was there a couple of weeks ago The custom straight through exhaust looks peachy & that was in its pre-fab phase!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted February 20, 2014 Hi Nick Just wanted to say its great to read about the progress with the turbo - i had a good chat with Vince about how it was going last time i was there a couple of weeks ago The custom straight through exhaust looks peachy & that was in its pre-fab phase!! Hello! Thanks for that, I've yet to see the car in ages so it's nice to get reports from other owners who do see it :) No idea what the exhaus tip looks like either... Hope the install wasn't causing him too much grief! How are them Solitudes treating you? Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VWVW 1 Posted February 20, 2014 I keep coming back to have a look at the rolling vid..very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted February 20, 2014 Hello! Thanks for that, I've yet to see the car in ages so it's nice to get reports from other owners who do see it :) No idea what the exhaus tip looks like either... Hope the install wasn't causing him too much grief! How are them Solitudes treating you? Nick No worries m8, it was nice to see that your motor had progressed so much on my last visit there. I may even see it again soon as unfortunately it looks like my VR will be having to go back there once again as its still not right :( Solitudes are wrapped up nice & warm in my gf's garage ready to have quick detail & then transfer onto her storm when the weather improves - thank you once again for them!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted February 20, 2014 Just got some power figures off Vince... Holy sh*t These are plotted against my Stage 2 Vortech supercharger... For anyone who can't see the pics - 424.9bhp, 432.6 lbft :| :| :| Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rams 0 Posted February 20, 2014 Holly smokes! Fantastic result! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted February 20, 2014 Heh.. just seen these results posted up on Facebook by one of the Stealth guys and had a feeling it was your motor :) Amusing how they took your supercharged car and virtually added the power of a 16v Corrado to it! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted February 20, 2014 You're telling me! Now i'm really worried about the gearbox! Vince also sent a comparison against a 500bhp big turbo Audi S3 (in red)... bhp: torque: ...insane! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rams 0 Posted February 20, 2014 In the membrane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted February 20, 2014 Very very nice that will br one sick puppy on the road if i wer you id be jumping at the bit to drive it by now haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted February 20, 2014 You will not believe the torque on it until you actually drive it. They are awesome. Healthy numbers there, any idea on the boost level? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted February 20, 2014 That is really impressive! To add to Coullstar's question about boost, what turbo is that running? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted February 20, 2014 Sorry, forgot to mention - 16psi :eek: :lcop: :brokengearbox: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted February 20, 2014 That is really impressive! To add to Coullstar's question about boost, what turbo is that running? According to the kit, T04s Turbo – 0.70 Cold. 0.68 Hot. All I know I'm afraid! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted February 20, 2014 0.68 is probably why it tails of a bit. Mine was originally 1.06 then I went with a 0.82 which I think was the best. Still thats splitting hairs right now. You will learn so much about how these things work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Posted February 20, 2014 Great results. Some crazy numbers. That graph makes a charged Vr look feeble compared to the power from that turbo. Have you opted for one of stealths turbo conversions. What mods have been done to the engine. Look forward to the final results and spec :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebloggsVR69 0 Posted February 20, 2014 Very nice, love it :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted February 20, 2014 Over double the power of a VR, that is going to be savage.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted February 20, 2014 Over 400brake in a Corrado is serious just got to make sure that everything else can cope with it then it's Porsche Battering time Quality love it Nick you are going to surprise a few with that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
