STU175 0 Posted April 24, 2018 Glad your getting it all sorted mate Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SR_Neale 10 Posted April 24, 2018 For the first time in a while it hasn't been freezing in the garage so I pulled the car out. Have fitted a usb socket in place of the cigarette lighter so I can power up the phone for maps or running Dash Commander for extra gauges plus put in my OMP rear brace that I've owned for probably ten years now. Hopefully tomorrow I'll pull out the engine block and strip out the forged rods. I will have a baffled sump that will fit 8v and 16v engines going spare too if anyone is interested Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Would be interested in the sump if compatible with a G60. Pm me with a price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted April 24, 2018 PM coming at you Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SR_Neale 10 Posted April 25, 2018 Hello mate. I think I just replied to your pm but not sure if it sent it or not. Are you still on the same phone number you had when you picked up the tailgate last year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted May 12, 2018 Good news is I’ve got my job back so have had a spending spree resulting in a new engine It is an AMK so already running a K04 turbo and vvt on a small port head. Ideal for what I’m after. Turned up on a pallet, complete with looms, ecu, manifolds, turbo and all ancillaries. Whilst all of this is going on I’ve got a full 3” exhaust to fit. This is a two box system so will be louder than my three box Jetex that is currently fitted and has a 3” cut tip for that motorsport look Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 6 Posted May 12, 2018 Great news on the job Bring on the shiny new bits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted May 20, 2018 I’ve had a good weekend fitting the new AMK 20vt. It’s bolted to the mounts and the exhaust is connected but that’s about it. I’ve been having to replace a lot of parts as I go including the n/s inner cv joint which was in a bad way. I still need to plumb and wire it up It’s all looking good so far. I’ll be taking the cam cover and inlet manifold off for powder coating. I’m thinking possibly white as a bit of a motorsport theme that may develop further but open to suggestions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SR_Neale 10 Posted May 20, 2018 Must feel good to be putting an engine back in after all the trouble you have had lately. You bringing the anni next week? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted May 20, 2018 It sure does. I'll be at Dublogic but not in the anni I mentioned, I spent my time on the Corrado instead! I'll be there in my Slipper Wagon probably with the Labrador too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 6 Posted May 20, 2018 Good to see it coming along Looks a bit tight, why didnt you take the front panel off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted May 21, 2018 It was tight but had good height clearance and did go in well, plus with the gearbox attached. I thought I would give it a look before undoing the entire front of the car. It probably saved me a couple of hours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauhaus 3 Posted May 24, 2018 Glad you got the job situation sorted Oli, looks like your making good progress again. Did you put your steel parts in the engine or just put the replacement engine in as is ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted May 25, 2018 For now it is a standard engine. I want to get it running before any upgrades and creating extra work to do. Next step is to wire up, fit the dbw pedal, change the exhaust and fit the 02J shifter then just enjoy it. I test drove a tuned B5 S4 last night which left me thinking nice car but not for me and I need the Corrado on the road for fun and turbo noises Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 6 Posted May 26, 2018 I test drove a tuned B5 S4 last night which left me thinking nice car but not for me and I need the Corrado on the road for fun and turbo noises Please dont say it was Martins (Smurf) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STU175 0 Posted July 31, 2018 How you getting on fella? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted August 5, 2018 How you getting on fella? Slowly but surely. I'd get some pictures up but not having much luck without Tapatalk. I've got a bracket for the dbw throttle pedal made There is now a Turbo Dynamics hybrid K04 in the mix I have a Peloquin LSD to help put some power down I have a stripped, cleaned and rebuilt cylinder head to go on I've run the cables for a clutch switch if I want to use it in the future for things like launch control and flat shift I've added a lambda sensor and the egt wiring for the Emerald ECU The old cylinder head is off and in good condition There is a big crack in both the hotside of the turbo and the exhaust manifold that I removed, so happy I took that apart and didn't just get it mapped as is I should easily get over 300 bhp but not sure how much more. The limiting factor will be the exhaust manifold. But I'm not sure it is worth chasing much more power than that and I'll concentrate on getting the bodywork sorted instead, hopefully some more carbon parts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STU175 0 Posted August 6, 2018 awesome at least its moving in the right direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauhaus 3 Posted August 6, 2018 Its going to be impressive, Look forward to seeing the finished engine, so why are you not using the CTN box then Oli ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted August 7, 2018 Thanks, it should be good as long as I don’t bankrupt myself in the process. I’ve fitted an 02J and swapped the cables too plus with an lsd in the 02J, just to have a stronger more modern box. There was nothing wrong with the ctn, just a change of plan. I was considering putting in a six speed but think the five speed may be better suited for a torquey turbo engine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted October 19, 2018 After losing all motivation I’m back at it again. Spent a couple of hours today fitting up a new straight through center section for the exhaust as it was too quiet before and have removed the sump then popped the pistons and rods out the top of the block. I’ll get an engine builder to gap my new rings and then I’ll reassemble with forged rods but use the standard pistons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauhaus 3 Posted October 19, 2018 Glad to hear your re-motivated Oli, look forward to seeing the updates.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande GTi 11 Posted October 24, 2018 :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted December 16, 2018 time for an update. I have bought and stripped down another AMK engine as i wasn't happy with the first one. The bores and block are in a bit better shape and has far less mileage on it. I have a Bosch 044 fuel pump to replace the factory original pump for more power and reliability. I've picked up some Audioscape speaker pods for the front door cards as i couldn't hear a thing from the speakers over the induction and exhaust last time out. These took me ages to find a pair and are in perfect condition, never been fitted before, just stored for years. Another small distraction is this car: https://uk-mkivs.net/topic/21151-25th-anniversary-gt28rs-hmmm-its-back/page-8?hl=(((25th%20anniversary%20gt28rs))) A little bit of nostalgia, was built by the guy in the link then was owned by Vick from Edition38 for a while. Has since been well kept and garaged. it's a friends that's in my garage which needs a bit of a service, a new fuel pump and a rolling road session to get it right again but should be looking for over 400bhp. I'm not sure what power it is running now but i know that it goes well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauhaus 3 Posted May 6, 2019 Any updates Oli ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites