The sleepers appreciation thread

[kyle_sxi]

regals 400bhp z20leh converted astra twin top

 

[Iridium]

A lot of people seem to have missed the idea of a 'sleeper' heh. I mean that thing above, it's hardy shy is it! And the Novas/Astras in big wheels etc. The things posted right at the beginning, they're sleepers. Stock or s**t looking - with HUGE power. Not just anything with big power.

IMHO of course...

Dan

 

[BenR]

300 bhp saxo

I've got DP's own cars new head and manifold fresh off the development program, clever blokes with their engine combos.

 

[172Ben]

minibusa FTW

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WH7U2zwIi-I

 

[172Ben]

My old metro VVC

engine spec is-
mems 3j 160ps 1.8 16v vvc engine
janspeed 4-2-1 manifold
ashley competition exhaust system
de cat
dth jenvey 45mm throttle bodies
latest emerald ecu with new software
1.6 gearbox with black diamond clutch
192 bhp at the fly, car weighed 640kg

 

[nth]

A lot of people seem to have missed the idea of a 'sleeper' heh. I mean that thing above, it's hardy shy is it! And the Novas/Astras in big wheels etc. The things posted right at the beginning, they're sleepers. Stock or s**t looking - with HUGE power. Not just anything with big power.

IMHO of course...

Dan

and mine tbh

 

[MATT BLACK]

A sleeper is a bog standard car in factory guise with no bodykits / large alloys

The clio TT before it was a TT - back in 2002

ran 13.5 @ 106 mph with gas

 

[Gary-Lew]

An original sleeper production car,the ugly as sin Lancia Thema 8.32

came standard with a 8 cylinder 32 valve Ferrari engine

And heres one for sale!!! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/252535.htm

 

[Jay Payne]

I did post the definition of the sleeper earlier. All these body kitted and lowered cars dont belong here in afraid

 

[kyle_sxi]

sorry guys my bad

 

[Mark One]

My old metro VVC

engine spec is-
mems 3j 160ps 1.8 16v vvc engine
janspeed 4-2-1 manifold
ashley competition exhaust system
de cat
dth jenvey 45mm throttle bodies
latest emerald ecu with new software
1.6 gearbox with black diamond clutch
192 bhp at the fly, car weighed 640kg

Mate you have owned some sick cars !
Your 172 is comparitively boring and civilised surely?

 

[clio_mad]

Some true sleepers here, enjoy

MGB with an SR20DET

Lotus Esprit with Audi V8

Fiat 126bis with MR2 engine.

BMW E30 with E28 M5 engine.

Nova Redtop

Mk2 Golf with Porsche 944 engine/running gear.

Mini Metro A-series Turbo.

And Finally for now.

Mini with K-series twincam.

 

[172Ben]

My old metro VVC

engine spec is-
mems 3j 160ps 1.8 16v vvc engine
janspeed 4-2-1 manifold
ashley competition exhaust system
de cat
dth jenvey 45mm throttle bodies
latest emerald ecu with new software
1.6 gearbox with black diamond clutch
192 bhp at the fly, car weighed 640kg

Mate you have owned some sick cars !
Your 172 is comparitively boring and civilised surely?

Lol, you could say that. That metro was awesome, the best car ive ever owned, screaming past type r`s in a Tro is truley awesome, and hitting the limiter in 5th gear at 140mph is scary

The clio is fast, and comfortable Tro would reak of fuel from the TB`s, was stupidly loud with NO interior trim or even dash, so ear plugs had to be worn. The GT was very on off power, again stupidly fast but redicolously uncomfortable.

I have plans for the clio, watch this space

 

[Mark One]

I will be watching this space. A man with a taste for power I like

 

[Mark One]

This really takes the buscuit for me

 

[Inferno]

My old 1.6 laser...

With 3.9 v8...

 

[172Ben]

I will be watching this space. A man with a taste for power I like

It will be good and powerful

 

[Jay Payne]

love the s**t looking Nova, good job, shame there are no underbonnet shots.

The MGB is awsome!

 

[clio_mad]

Stolen from VW Vortex, but this has to be the Ultimate Sleeper (imo).

Sounds fappin awesome, love the sound of a screaming BDA!!!!

At first I thought this was just a great Ford Model A restoration project by http://www.mat.fi...

hmn...
Then something caught my eye:

wait...what??

nice...

The result: http://www.mat.fi/video_aford.htm
A better full speed video on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFSGSL3Nrmc

Gotta love the sound of BDA

All pictures: http://www.mat.fi/project1929fordmodel-a.htm

 

[Nafoff]

love that metro above

 

[172Ben]

I have more pics at work, was a beast

 

[DUB_MD]

my m8's mk2 fiesta xr2 running a st170 on bodies ,running 180 bhp,does 14 sec quarters ,been out in it he can get the speedo to touch the trip reset and there's more to come on it.

 

[172Ben]

TB`S look like there hidden away?

Any scoop used etc...

 

[Jay Payne]

my m8's mk2 fiesta xr2 running a st170 on bodies ,running 180 bhp,does 14 sec quarters ,been out in it he can get the speedo to touch the trip reset and there's more to come on it.

love that!

 

[Ian_182]

Nice,but would'nt it of been cheaper to use an old RS turbo escort engine for more cheaper power

 

[nth]

http://www.turbovan.net/pauls_van.mpg vid

Body and Sheet metal:
Rear seats and rear interior removed
Spare tire removed.
Running boards removed.
New dual core radiator from Modine
Dual transmission coolers from mini vans
New ball joints and axles
New 15 x 7 BBS Alloy Wheels with 215 60 R 15 H Speed Rated Generaltires
20 x 8 x 14 MT slicks (on the Strip) 3:02 final drive ratio, (Had togo up to 22 inch slicks 6/1/00)
AC and cruise control removed :-(



[SIZE=+1]2.5 liter T1 Engine:[/SIZE]
2 ½ inch open exhaust installed, JC Whitney. (update: When to full 3 inchall they way out the back, 6/18/00)
(update again 09-01-01, installed 3 inch down pipe at turbo)
Intercooler from Ford Power Stroke diesel installed Ford Cooler
Balance shafts removed. Click here to see how I did it!
Forward Motion Underdrivepulley installed Click to see the pulley Click to go to Forward Motion,
New timing belt, Alternator belt, and PS belt
;G; cast head, lightly ported and Gasket matched
SS valves, Bronze valve guides, LRE springs, Viton seals, To LRE
180 degree thermostat
Custom PCV Valve and Breather PCVvalve breather setup.

[SIZE=+1]Forced induction and Fuel system:[/SIZE]
HUGE intercooler from a 1999 Ford Power Stroke Diesel engine. part number F81Z-6K775-BA, list $295, paid $235
20 % oversize injectors, 42 pounds per hour (update went to 52 pph super 60 injectors 6/3/00) (update again 9-01-01, installed 75# injectors)
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator from Duane Snyder e mail:d-e-snyder@worldnett.att.net
Opened up fuel rail from James Reeves jreeves@fuse.net
Forward Motion Enforcer 2 Turbo with all new oil and coolant lines. .63 AR. Click here for pics of the turbo
Forward Motion ported exhaust manifold.
Custom intercooler piping from J C Whitney
2 extra fuel injectors from a VW Rabbit Click here for the "5th injector" pictures (added a 3rd extra injector, 5/20/00)
Hobbs pressure switch to operate extra injectors click here for a link to the Hobbs pressure switch
2 stage boost solenoid from a Isuzu Impulse, one direct to turbo, one through a Grainger valve (5Z763) To: Grainger
52 mm throttle body (swapped from my 87 Voyager) (NOT INSTALLED YET) (never installed, still using 47mm)
BIG K and N Cone filter Made for a full size chevy I think. Measures about 12 in long, 6 in dia..
I built and installed my own Blow Off Valve (click here for pictures) ( currently plugged off)
New 3 bar Map sensor from 89 turbo Trans Am 09-01-01 part number 16040749
New custom Computer from Rob Maxon (required for 75# injectors)09-01-01
255 LPH fuel pump 09-01-01
[SIZE=+1]Gauges and Instrumentation:[/SIZE]
Auto Gauge 20 psi Boost Gauge (Also a 30 psi gauge)
Auto Meter Water Temp Gauge
Auto Gauge 5 inch Tach with shift light
Cyberdyne Fuel pressure Gauge (sucks)
Cyberdyne Air Fuel Gauge Cyberdyne A/F Gauge
New 4 wire O2 sensor
Stock coil with new stock ignition
New stock wires and Champion plugs (installed Magna Core wires 09-01-01)
Installed new 3.5 inch dia. 30 in vac/ 30 psi pressure gauge. The 20 psigaugeis running at "OO" (in the word "boost")
Auto Meter EGT gauge 09-01-01
[SIZE=+1]Trans axle:[/SIZE]
Full Manual valve body from Turbo Action Turbo Action High Performance Transmissions
1535 Owens Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218-1647
Phone: (904) 741-4850
New Clutch packs (4) and seals in transmission
New posi unit from Future Auto 978-256-3665, Pat Mical. Supposedly now as bullet proof as possible





vans pwn

 

[nth]

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[Chrisbaker1000]

anyone on here own a vtec mini?

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xqrk8bfosno

and thats only a 1600 i think. just imagine the 2L. think i might make one of these for a track car when im at uni:rasp:

Im building one at the minute.....

Got the 1.8, 200hp integra type R engine for it....

 

[StevenMc29]

anyone on here own a vtec mini?

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xqrk8bfosno

and thats only a 1600 i think. just imagine the 2L. think i might make one of these for a track car when im at uni:rasp:

Im building one at the minute.....

Got the 1.8, 200hp integra type R engine for it....

niceeeee

any pics?

 

[clio_luke]

this is my mate luke's (jabbasport) audi. not your normal audi, running 420bhp at the moment and will be running 460hp soon.

Quick (current) spec list

Engine;
-1.8, 20v turbo
-Supertech inclonel inlet and exhaust Valves
-625cc Fuel Injectors
-BAM code Pistons and Rods
-Jabbasport Cast Exhaust manifold
-Jabbasport/Owen Developments Garrett IHI Hybrid turbo
-Custom Jabbasport BIG FMIC
-Jabbasport 3" Downpipe and 100cell Race cat
-Pipewerx 3" Cat back exhaust with single 4" tailpipe
-Jabbasport Remap to 420bhp/440lbft

Suspension
-Kw v3 shocks with custom stiffer rear springs
-Jabbasport Rear 27mm ARB
-Newspeed Front 25mm ARB
-Jabbasport Adjustable tie rods (rear)

Wheels
-Compomotive MO6 8x18" in Grey
-Yoko Perada Spec 2 tyres 235-40-18

Brakes
-Porsche Cayen turbo 6 pot calipers (front)
-365mm 2 piece Disks (front)
-Ferodo DS2500 rear pads

Exterior
-Standard Ink Blue
-Tinted windows
-Custom modified Headlights (inside)

Interior
-Audi Sport Seats
-Pioneer DVD headunit

To come
-Kw Camber Adjustable Topmounts
-AGU Head (ported and bigger valves)
-Bigger turbo
-Flowed inlet manifold
-2.0l conversion
-R32 Seats
-Audi RS4 Steering wheel


Im sure i have probably missed something lol

 

[clio_luke]

^^^
not a hardcore sleeper because its not completely standard looking but its very impressive.

 

[Ian_182]

If it had steelies on and no kit it would be more sleeperish

 

[kyle_sxi]

all 3 cars were in 10 of the best

 

[Ian_182]

lool at the green corsa

 

[Renault_Boy01]

love this thread

lmao at the purple corsa with the wheel trims..proper sleeper

 

[Mark One]

Guys?! wheres the respec for the model A?
That is a sick build. Love that long time.

seen the volvette B4, monster

 

[sideways danny]

Guys?! wheres the respec for the model A?
That is a sick build. Love that long time.

over here!!!!!!! properly amazing machine. Love the wood effect wheels

 

[n0rm]

AMEN xx .................

 

[Mark One]

is it an evo intercooler mate?

 

[n0rm]

no mate...its a THS 005 tripple core jobbie