one litre wonder ;) Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 i might just get my guys to make some up as well cause im going to be running a different engine ( BAM which is going to have to sit in a different possition due to the intake pipe coming round the side etc ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko1066 Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 I think that would be the best way to just get some made upim using agu engine so it is slightly different and he hasnt had to make a mount on the front ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 there's gonna be some quick little lupos around this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo_Jacko Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 hey, where you getting it done. i know a firm up chesterfield thats done a 1.8T before pulling about 220bhp i think it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 aye andy we should have our own little 10 of the best once they are all done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko1066 Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 that sounds like fun totb lupo'sim getting mine done by a guy that has just started his own business up he is only a young lad but knows his stuff and you really ought to see the tubular manifolds he makes they are amazing i cant wait to see what mine turns out likeheres a few pics on vauxhalls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 funny that , the guys doing mine usually work on Vauxhalls and Hondas ( lucky they have an audi master tech working for them as well ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 I had a clever comment there and I've forgotten.something about engine clearance on the bonnet with using a six speed box ?possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko1066 Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 im using a 5 speed box ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo_Jacko Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 they do look awesome, nah just wondered cos seen earlier you from south yorkshire so wondered if you was getting it done by JBS autodesign one of my mates works there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 no offence to JBS or there employees but £8k for an conversion you can have done for 1/4 of the price else where ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onetouch Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Can't wait to see how yours and OLW turn out.1/4 of £8k you say mmm.... I may be doing this sooner than I thought! Think the hardest part will be convincing the girlfriend it is a good idea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 well once ive had it done the guys will have a good idea on how to do it alot faster as they will have seen all the issues and then ill get them to get a cost of conversion etc etc for you lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko1066 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hopefully mine should be done by the end of jan to the middle of febOrdered some uprated engine mounts should be here next weekOrdered my gt28RS and as soon as thats here he will be doing the tubular manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 sounds like its coming along nicely then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko1066 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 its coming along very nicely up to nowjust hope the mounts arrive in good timewill be at the pod as well for the fast show on march 9th all being well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 where as mine should be in bit by that point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko1066 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Quick little updateEngine is now sat in on the new mounts , just waiting for driveshafts to come now , new pedal box is in with a few parts from the old one. Turbo and Tial wastegate arrived a couple of weeks back looks very nice , just waiting to get hold of a flywheel now as where i have ordered a few bits from have arrived (new fuel pump , 410cc injectors , 4 bar FPR , 3" MAF and clutch)Manifold is getting made this week , He is very positive it should be done for santa pod on the 9th of march just hope i can get it mapped in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 what gearbox you using ?? if its a 20vT gearbox then theres a guy on E38 that has flywheels , but if its a G60 or a VR6 one then happy hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko1066 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 using a 20v gearbox but opted for a single mass flywheelill have a look though cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 ahh , i think the guy on E38 are dual mass flywheels , think he was looking for £50 or something like that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko1066 Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Quick updateGot all my parts now apart from an lsd and rod bolts then i think thats about it, can start the wiring and finishing it off , had to wait a few weeks for some parts thats put it behind so a bit gutted i wont be going to the fast show on 9th but will be hopefully at the elsecar mega meet at the end of marchwill get some pics up asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 my mate knows the lad whos doing you conversion mate, and think we've got one of his manifolds at work and they are sh*t hot. need to maybe have a look at your car or pop up see the lad as im about to 20vt my lupo with the help of my mate who knows the lad doing yours.cant wait to see the finished product mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgerGTI Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 why not let pro alloy motorsport have a look at your cooling e.g intercooler and rad? www.proalloy.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko1066 Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hi mateIve already got my cooler but thanks for the adviceShould hopefully be picking my gearbox back up today with the quaife all fitted. Not much left to get now just need a filteronce box is back putting it all back together and sitting the engine back in and starting the wiring and having the boost pipes madeHopefully not too long now till its on the road for mapping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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