172 cup boosted track toy!

[Cupman29]

How did the timing jump?

Combination of unmatched cam cover and a welded up oil way on the cam I think. Jammed up and caused the timing belts to jump wrecking all the inlet valves.

New head fitted now with a different inlet cam and slightly different pulley.

 

[Cupman29]

Got the car started tonight after some more help from Scoff on the fueling. Have to say a massive thanks to this guy as his help has been invaluable with loads of niggles ive had and would have been lost without it.

It would crank then fire up for a few seconds but then cut out. Had to make an adjustment to the master fuel trim % and then it fired up. AFR ratio is slightly low but will sort that this week once I fix some other issues.

2 issues that became apparent were, the throttle pedal doesn't work and there was a fuel leak from one of the rail injector o rings. I've ordered up a full set of o rings to replace them all and I'll need to investigate the throttle pedal issue.



Some pics of the finished bay:

New coil pack mount

 

[w33 brl]

At least your back up and running mate...the niggles suck ass tho lol btw the engine as so clean mines is just been chucked in lol

 

[batesey]

Great stuff Steve!!!

 

[.GAZ.]

YALDY!

 

[MG cup]

Nice one Steve. Beat me hands down.

 

[Cupman29]

At least your back up and running mate...the niggles suck ass tho lol btw the engine as so clean mines is just been chucked in lol

Very frustrating but good when resolved. The annoying bit for me is that I know some of these issues are going to happen and seem to get proved right. lol

Great stuff Steve!!!

Cheers mate, loving yours too!! Really fancy trying a side mounted turbo with a screamer pipe.

YALDY!

lol

Nice one Steve. Beat me hands down.

Cheers mate, hows yours coming along. Time still your issue. Really hope we can get on at KH will all the track Clios on at once!

 

[rob_clio197rs]

Hey, just thought i would check this out after you posted on the RS owners club about gearbox. Wow what a build hat goes off to you sir, that inlet as you say is a work of art!

 

[Cupman29]

Hey, just thought i would check this out after you posted on the RS owners club about gearbox. Wow what a build hat goes off to you sir, that inlet as you say is a work of art!

Cheers Robbie, the RS box will work a treat. Just need to source all the parts now. Lol

 

[Tom-173]

Any updates?

 

[Cupman29]

Any updates?

Not much really, been working any building a new engine for my P1 which is now done so just enjoying that.

Got a FRS gearbox for measuring up but not started it yet as I'm moving house soon and don't want the car in bits for the move.

 

[Ridder]

Re: 172 Cup track toy!

Its been a while but time for a little update.

Had a trial fitting or 8 of the engine to see what was going to fowl and on what. First thing was the down pipe on the brake master cylinder that i was expecting anyway but by just how much I wasn't. Decided on 3 modifications to cure this issue which did and the down pipe now clears the brake master cylinder with enough clearance for some heat sheilding.

Next issue was connecting the down pipe to the megane 225 link pipe I bought off Fred. They didn't as the flexi pipe on the link pipe fowled on the subframe. After a chop and weld (cheers focrs!!) they now fit nicely. I will be changing this at some point in the future for a full 70mm Miltek job but it will do for now.

Next was to change the fuel sender to a ph1 type with a return port. Whilst fitting this I fitted an uprated fuel pump and 5/16" teflon lined steel braided hose along the original route of the fuel lines. Still to connect up to the engine but have a Sytec FPR ready to go in so this will be happening very soon.

Then today it was to fit the water and intercooler pipe work which I am happy with so far. I need to work out how to connect the turbo to the RH inlet of the intercooler as my original route is now blocked slightly so need different pipes.

I have had to remove the rad fan as there is no space for it any more so I'm looking to get a small slimline fan and mount it in front of the radiator to save space.

With the engine having been in and out so many times over the last few months I am happy its now in for good and I can push on woth getting it finished now. :up:

More updates soon.....

Hello pal what intercooler and pipes did you use? I'm half way through my conversion and not stuck with the intercooler rooting

Cheers

 

[Cupman29]

Hello pal what intercooler and pipes did you use? I'm half way through my conversion and not stuck with the intercooler rooting

Cheers

Intercooler is and XS Power from an 200sx and the pipes are all custom.

 

[Cupman29]

Not updated in a long time as the car has been in storage at my cousins for the 2 years due to me moving house and been busy with kids etc.

He's now moving and needs the car gone so I've now got to decide to break it, finish it or sell as is.

Let me know if anyone has any interest as is or more info parts and I'll decide what to do.

Cheers,
Steven

 

[focrs]

Get it moved to your own place and finished.

 

[Cupman29]

Lol, time, motivation and space issues are all going against me.
Will have a think though and see what needs done. It's been so long since I've even seen it.

 

[dann2707]

I wouldn't break... but all i'm saying is... if you do i'd be after the oil cooler/pressure gauge and associated wiring.

 

[scotiamr2t]

I would be interested in the AP set up if you do break it

 

[w33 brl]

Don't you dare break that!! Get it finished!!


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