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Like this you mean? http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/steering-wheel-bosses-accessories/omp-steering-wheel-plate
It would be a piece of piss to make something like what's in the link mate. You only need a sheet of carbon fibre.
There's various reasons why people change the stock setup, and in no particular order, and certainly not trying to be sarcastic!
1) people like changing stuff as part of modifying their car
2) genuinely need improved braking from running twice the original hp
3) sounds good in the pub
4) more...
I wouldn't waste my money or time on a big valve head personally mate, but that's up to you! I know the oe valves will flow enough for the power that we are aiming for.
Yeah the maxi evo will need dialling in and setting up for the shims.
I'll do you a swap! :wink: I'll send you the maxi...
Dialled in on the standard marks mate as per the R3 build manual.
They did however, do fancy pants timing in the R3 access models apparently - or at least there's a tool available to alter the timing. Similar to the Grp n cam timing I imagine, so you get improved mid range punch.
Afraid not mate. It's still in the same place as it was when I last posted any progress updates.
I'll be restarting progress February time I think. Got a few gearbox jobs that are priority over the cup atm.
Did you measure the block and ring gaps when you built up the forged bottom end? Worn valve guides are another area that could mean it's burning oil.
Check your breather hose for signs of oil as well.
Check the pipe is easy to blow through and also check the one way valve is working properly. There's a chance that it could be master cylinder or servo related.
Yeah the focus was as well. Shame he sacked the duratec build off tbh, but the block just wasn't standing up to the hp and they kept cracking.
Yeah he's definitely that mate!
You would've been better off getting it built by Ian Howell of fiesta frenzy/area six fame. His engines were strong and more importantly, reliable. I know as he's a very good friend of mine.
Cup pipe work is specific to the cup unless you've got a cc equipped cup.
You could always buy a shorter belt and bypass the pump. I *think* you can do this and leave the pump in situ, but I'm not 100% certain.
Don't drive it with the belt turning the pump as it'll seize up and make the aux...
No mate nothing. Been sorting out loads of other stuff recently - hubs, stub axles, gearboxes.......
I've still not made my mind up if it's all staying tbh mate, but I just need to get it running and go from there.
Bigger plenum with increased volume and some proper lairy Mary cams - R3 maxi to be precise, and then the R3 maxi pistons. Opted for the engine build that I've got now though.
Yes mate. I believe the length of silicone hose supplied with the rs2's was there for this reason.
I was prepared to try a different route just to be different mate.