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Blower & cams on a B207 engine; yes...

(But note that that 372HP was measured without alternator etc., so skewing the readings a bit.)

 

I meant the 2 magnuson blowers mentioned, which directly bolts on the LSJ intake manifold.

[Exmantaa]

 

Blower & cams on a B207 engine; yes...

(But note that that 372HP was measured without alternator etc., so skewing the readings a bit.)

 

I meant the 2 magnuson blowers mentioned, which directly bolts on the LSJ intake manifold.

 

 

Read better; they used adapter plates to fit these onto the LSJ intake manifold:

 

 

(I see they blanket off the bypass function for these power tests...)

 

Only the LSJ-M62 blower or the Harrop LSJ-TVS 1320 are a direct fit.

Edited by Exmantaa, 23 January 2015 - 09:12 PM.

[Nev]

It seems a little crude to me how the design makes those screw lobes push the air straight into the inlet plenum's wall of aluminium. I guess it's cos of size/room restraints, but I would suspect that must be causing a bit of pressure/flow loss due to manic turbulence. Our TC'ed cars suffer similar issues, like when the charge coming out of the compressor (at hundreds of MPH) has to instantly make a 90 degree bend, followed by another 90 degree bend, followed by IC matrix, followed by several more bends and then finally the convoluted 180 degree bend in the inlet manifold... all very inefficient really.

Edited by Nev, 24 January 2015 - 07:25 AM.

[fezzasus]

The air doesn't come out parallel to the vent.

[Dollon]

Time for an update I think, It's been a little while. No pictures as of yet, but some to come.

 

Been using the car daily still. Clicked over 129K so been planning a full car refresh in the near future.

 

Had to make a repair to the rear clam where cracks were starting to show, probably from a previous repair. So with that done, the cars rear end is in primer

 

Also took off the sill covers (held in place with hard velcro like a lot of little parts. It's sh*t stuff, and I hate it, whoever thought about using that stuff was clearly an idiot and should be shot.)

And found a few cracks where weight had been put on and cracked the sill.

 

So more fibreglass was brought in and they were patched up and primed.

 

Been using the car like a patchwork as I finish the rest of the work I want before going in for a full shoot in the near future.

 

Debating staying the standard red, or changing to a different red.

With the rabiata being pearl its going to be a pain.

 

Other jobs have included fitting the full carpet kit.

Mounting fire extinguisher

Fixing exhaust

Removing parts of the heat shield that had decided they didn't like the car

 

 

TO DO

Remove front clam and fix 3 cracks

Remove front V

Remove Vauxhall badge at the back

Retrim seats

Refurb wheels from white to anthracite

2 x new tyres on rear (Friday)

Suspension alignment (Saturday)

Suspension refresh - when I can be bothered

Purchase hardtop

Repair and trim sill covers

Fit removable steering wheel (got boss and adapter plate, just need a wheel now)

Also need to wire in egr fix kit as I'm sick of the EML being on and knocking it off every day

ABS fault - Switch to turn off

 

So lots of progress, lots more to be done though

 

then DRIVE before deciding it's time to supercharge

[Dollon]

Car's just clicked over 130k

 

Made a few more adjustments to it over the past few weeks

 

New gear cables, as I managed to snap one during a gentle change from second to third. and never made third.

 

Also wired in a new EGR cheater, but intend to Map this out this weekend.

 

Had two new tyres fitted and had suspension aligned.

 

New shockers and Timing chain ordered along with some new water pipes for the front radiator as mine are perished.

 

ABS system fault has been fixed, found a poor connection, so removed the plugs, re terminated them in new plugs and we're all good now.

 

Car is getting sprayed in the coming days now so will be back to looking better than I've ever seen it. Along with the wheel refurb should have me looking sweet

 

Current state before spray

 

 

Have made a small repair to the front number plate holder, hence why it's in the window.

 

I'm also debating what to do with the fog light holes. As the brackets were perished. I could make some new ones and re mount the fog lights, but I'd rather just mesh over them subtly to blend them in with the car.

 

Lots of progress, but now plan to sell the car in the summer once I've done all the work

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

arg fronts without the fog holes looks just weird to me

[Mangham54]

The front just doesn't look right with the fog light holes missing. If you are using it as a track car use them to feed air towards the discs and help cool them quicker.

[Dollon]

I'll be leaving the holes, just mesh behind them so it's subtle, 

 

Not going to be using it as anything soon as I plan to sell it and get something different.

 

Car is set up perfectly as a daily now, with inside carpets, soon to be covered sills and dash, quilted roof lining, a heater pipe that works and gets the car toasty warm as well as a decent radio.

 

AND I've managed to get it watertight (well, downpour rain tight)

[Nev]

Struth, you've only had it for 3 months and done all this work, why not keep it and enjoy it ?

 

[Mangham54]

Because the current fashion is to sell VXs.

[Nev]

Because the current fashion is to sell VXs.

 

Ahhh fashion, something I've never understood !  

[Dollon]

Realised its not that practical. I knew this going in. But I need something more practical but with as much punch. Fancy a megane rs or something similar.

[navx]

Struth, you've only had it for 3 months and done all this work, why not keep it and enjoy it ?  

He must be turning 24 soon! His car history suggests a new toy each birthday. Keep the vx and let it grow on you. You may fall in love with it.

[Dollon]

 

Struth, you've only had it for 3 months and done all this work, why not keep it and enjoy it ?  

He must be turning 24 soon! His car history suggests a new toy each birthday. Keep the vx and let it grow on you. You may fall in love with it.

 

 

No, I've never had a car bought for me, or given to me. Cars are something I buy myself as projects or because I enjoy them.

 

Rx8 was my first car at 21. kept that a year before selling it and buying my old man's old jag (gave him trade in value for it) sold it for a profit after I used it to drive across europe. He wanted it gone and we split the difference of the profit. 

 

Bought the evo intending to keep it. But putting my hand in my pocket for £150 a week in fuel sharp changed that idea.

 

BMW was a short term quick turnaround profit

 

VX looked like a tasty opportunity and a nice car for smiles per gallon again

[Dollon]

So been doing a few bits and pieces and almost ready to go to paint now. 

 

Had the front clam off, and that was a complete nightmare, most of the bolts already rounded or completely fcuked. Many ended up being drilled out and replaced. One or two missing and some black sealant used instead. (took 3 hours off, 30 mins on)

Removal for paint we expect 1 hour max now all the niggles have been sorted.

 

Front V now removed properly with all thh screws taken out. Planning to paint/plasti dip my grilles whilst painted to bring the car back to a lovely finish all round.

 

Front clam went back on after a good clean underneath and I have to say it looks pretty good considering the miles on it.

So a deep clean of everything I could get my hand into and new bolts all round for the clam got it looking dapper again, and me feeling a lot better about it.

 

Fog lights are completely gone now, and not really sure about replacements at the moment, can always be retro fitted to the original holes.

Picture taken before cleaning and proper mounting of HID kits

 

Replaced both side engine mounts which cured a noise I had at the back. Both were completely fcuked as shown here.

 

 

New battery got fitted too as old one was on the way out.

 

Fill list of things done so far here

 

So as I bought the car:

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]ITG carbon intake [/color]
Larini Back box

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Turbo Spoiler[/color]

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Black windscreen surround[/color]

 

Things I've done
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Fully carpeted inside for more comfort[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Alcantara dash, sills and cup holder[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Fleece lined roof for warmth[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Aftermarket Radio with CD player[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]New engine mounts (Both side mounts)[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]New HID headlights[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]New headlight lenses[/color]

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Headlights reburbished black[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]New headlight wiring[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]New radiator pipes[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]New heater intake hose (actually works compared to OEM)[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]New rear shockers and springs (car seems to be sitting a little high, unsure...)[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Full 4 wheel alignment[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]New trim clips inside[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]New S**t guard clips and fixings[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]New gear cables[/color]
[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]New Battery[/color]

 

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Still have a noise from the back which needs sorting. Usually when warm, coming to a stop when not on the brakes, hard grumbling/grinding noise.[/color]

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]When I brake the noise goes away.[/color]

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]All suspension components are tight,[/color]

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Disks and pads recently. and Caliper bolts are tight.[/color]

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Toe links looks pretty good.[/color]

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Any ideas???[/color]

 

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Car is going in for paint as soon as I finish the body work and get it looking spot on[/color]

[color=rgb(40,40,40);font-family:'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;]Wheels will be getting done black at the same time and I'll be finished until a new rattle appears.[/color]

 

​Still getting some good use out of the car, but I can't keep up with 4wd and boost over bumpy roads, the car is too light and just can't get the power down around corners without having the back end hang out dangerously far.

The roads around Derwent reservoir are too bumpy!

 

 

 

Edited by Dollon, 11 April 2015 - 03:42 PM.