The 519 197

[Dan519]

Yes indeed. Not going to be quite the same, but a similar setup. All about length, short runners kill torque

 

[Jay Payne]

Very interested to see how it goes

 

[Jay Payne]

What ecu you going to run on this mate? Keeping stock one in as well to run the dash etc?

 

[Dan519]

Got 2 options currently. Won't be standard either way.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Can't wait to see this finished

 

[Jay Payne]

This having cams too?

 

[Dan519]

Probably.

 

[Dave..]

Yes indeed. Not going to be quite the same, but a similar setup. All about length, short runners kill torque

​Dan loves length.

 

[dmallett]

When you get bored of this ill px you a lovely 172

 

[Dan519]

Had a bit of time this afternoon. I've never really done much TIG or Aluminium welding, so taught myself with a cheap chinese machine, and a load of scrap ofcuts. This is the first thing I've made and I'm quite pleased really. Not about to win any prizes but it's strong and fairly tidy.

 

[DannyR]

That looks very tidy for a first time, very smooth but a bit wide.

 

[MG cup]

That looks very tidy for a first time, very smooth but a bit wide.

Ally welds are wide though?

Looks good that Dan for a first attempt, hardly any undercut which is hard to achieve. Your ripples could be more uniformed but I would be happy. Was that tig you used or oxy acetylene?

 

[Dan519]

TIG. Its thick to thin which is harder so I just chucked lots of filler rod at it which made welds a bit big but I've paid for worse lol

 

[Dan519]

Getting there a bit at a time

​

 

[Meek_racing]

Reminds me of something I knocked up last year...



Will be interested to see the outcome of this

 

[Dan519]

Reminds me of something we knocked up in 2009

Got a fair way to go, ECU work hasn't even been started yet, but got some pretty cool tricks to incorporate

 

[Meek_racing]

I wasn't knocking it, just genuinely reminded me when I was drawing up some ideas for the 172 manifold

 

[Dan519]

haha, I wish I could do CAD mate, have to rely on some very skilled friends for that, and design things in my head if I'm making things myself

 

[ben_r1]

Hope you finally get this into a production kit that goes on sale, ITBs really bring the mk3 alive on track!

 

[Craig.]

I'll be keeping an eye on the thread, I'm sure it'll be a great project.

Its looks just like mine did when I got mine in standard form <3 RB I've also been thinking about trying the Laguna alloys, they are ET50 too compared to the 197 ET68 so a nice 18mm spacing out.

What drop do the springs give dan? They look perfect.

 

[Cupman29]

Had a bit of time this afternoon. I've never really done much TIG or Aluminium welding, so taught myself with a cheap chinese machine, and a load of scrap ofcuts. This is the first thing I've made and I'm quite pleased really. Not about to win any prizes but it's strong and fairly tidy.

Dan, how did you get the to go from round to oval? I need to do this so any tips appreciated.

 

[MG cup]

Machine something to go in one end of the pipe or a good fitting socket etc and then bend the other in a vice I'm guessing?!?

 

[Tony Hunter]

Machine something to go in one end of the pipe or a good fitting socket etc and then bend the other in a vice I'm guessing?!?

​Sounds a bit cave man style, but would work I guess.

 

[MG cup]

​Sounds a bit cave man style, but would work I guess.

DIY style

 

[Dan519]

​Sounds a bit cave man style, but would work I guess.

Ugg

pretty much exactly as you said, just crush it a bit at a time in the vice until you get the desired shape. I tacked it together then adjusted a few areas with a hammer and drift

 

[Dan519]

Fitted some 25mm spacers this afternoon. Much happier with the way it sits and fills the arches now!

 

[Dan...]

Looks ace!

 

[dmallett]

Stop fannying about and get the bodies on already!

looks good

 

[Reko]

Looks perfect

What brand are those spacers ? Can't make it out.

 

[Dan519]

They're H&R

I love it, some on 197 forum think 25mm is too much, I was considering another 5mm on the rear LOL

 

[BIGASH]

They're H&R

I love it, some on 197 forum think 25mm is too much, I was considering another 5mm on the rear LOL

I ran 25mm front and rear on my 197 and also thought it was too much, 20mm is perfect I think but does look good.

 

[Tony Hunter]

I quite like it.

 

[Stefan.]

I think 25mm on the back and 20mm on the front would look better imo.

Does look 'fat' :approve:

 

[Kelv]

Has this progressed any further Dan?

 

[Dan519]

Sort of. Nothing I can talk about too publicly yet unfortunately, but should be several instalments of progress in the next couple of months

 

[Gray]

Has this progressed any further Dan?

Sort of. Nothing I can talk about too publicly yet unfortunately, but should be several instalments of progress in the next couple of months

errrmm... I think he was talking about the car and not your seedy personnel life?

 

[Dave..]

errrmm... I think he have been talking about the car and not your seedy personnel life?

His personal life is pretty ropey as well x

 

[Gray]

His personal life is pretty ropey as well x

Boom. tag team.

 

[Dan519]

LOL, no fisting?

I've got to hand the car over for CANbus coding to be done on the new ECU next week, which could take a while (its a massive undertaking)

 

[Dave..]

LOL, no fisting? I've got to hand the car over for CANbus coding to be done on the new ECU next week, which could take a while (its a massive undertaking)

Fisting? The mrs is in for a treat!