GTIChris Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 This is bloomin lovely. Wish i'd bought one when I had the chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj2112 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 **** that is nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3NRY Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Haven't taken any pictures of anything i've done but since the last update it's had a suspension/steering refresh... Has a wheel bearing replaced as it was noisy when turning left.New wishbonesSuperpro polybushings in the wishbonesnew drop linksnew ball joints'fast road' geometry setup I've also got a solid front engine mount on the way. Should be a hoot to drive. The difference in turns is marked with the new bushings. Still need to trip up to stealth and get it set up like i was going to two days after my head gasket went. I'm on the hunt for a four branch manifold if anyone knows of any for sale? Other than that it's doing the 300 miles to uni and back every week no issues apart from a loose PAS belt and intermittent flashing coolant warning light (electrical issue) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spy Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Great photos. The GTi looks in fab condition. One of the bigger killers of these cars is rust but your one looks timeless. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3NRY Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Just to keep this updated.I blew up the bottom end. Spun number 4 big end and ruined the crank. Currently Roy at AutoBarn is assembling a 2L 9A engine and putting that in with my KR head.ARP con-rod boltsAll new bearingsPiston ringsGaskets & sealsHead skimmedHead ported and gas flowed3 angle seats30 degree back-cut valvesValve guidesStem sealsWUR modMetering head shimmedRolling road tune at CFM EngineeringHoping to get somewhere between 170 and 180bhp and 150 lb/ftShould have gone high compression forged internals while it was all out but i never intended on going mad with the engine. It just broke so was a good excuse. Edited November 25, 2013 by H3NRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 This looks really smart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Probably gonna get bashed for saying this, but I preferred the Sebring alloys, but does look good on those. Nice to see Tornado red instead of a Tornado Pink!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 If you're expecting 170/180 I would definately be after a 'K star' fifth injector and I would possibly consider a metering head from a Saab 900SE turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3NRY Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Gonna see how we do on the RR. These guys got 180 out of an 1800 with a flowed head and high compression but i'm keeping it optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpolo Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 looking like a real clean mk2 there !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 real nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3NRY Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Car has been getting filthy over the winter but have a little news. Made 152bhp on a local dyno that I used to check if the motor was actually running "dangerously lean" as I was told by an engineering firm mentioned earlier in this thread - i've discovered that was with a cracked downpipe, exhaust that blew like a dyson, buggered driveshafts and without being tuned any more than standard marks. I changed the driveshafts for rebuilt items, had the Jetex 2-box system and stainless manifold fitted and the car definitely felt better. I've completed the run-in period on the new motor so I stopped at Stealth Racing on the way back from manchester and Vince and the guys did a full fuelling and timing setup on their dyno with the following results: 175bhp @ 6591rpm and 148ft/lb @ 5584rpm (not bad for an engine that's running "dangerously lean" huh?) I realise these are just numbers but it's nearly the 180bhp figure I'm aiming for and at least shows me what i've chosen to do is working. Since then i've been thinking about cams for more power - but also ordered some suspension upgrades. ST front and rear ARBs 22/25mm front/rearPowerflex 'black' rear beam mounting bushes.Camber adjustable, spherical bearing top mounts (will be mounted to add castor, not camber) Hopefully the steering response at the front will be much sharper, and the stiffer rear end will be more active in reducing understeer. Dampening settings will be adjusted to suit once its all fitted and tested. Been very tempted to go all fixed bucket seats and stuff but i like the idea of a B-road weapon that has show car-ish looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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