Tim's Forged LY R26

[Christopher.]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

I have changed my mind, you got to keep it now !

Went out with Tim at Llandow and was amazed at how it just pulls itself out of corners, absolute monster !

 

[TimR26]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

This is your reaction

 

[mr_n]

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Ill show you a monster

 

[Christopher.]

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Ill show you a monster

Just sounds wrong

 

[Tim.]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Thread needs a title change, to

"Tim's Mindbending Monster R26 Banana Boost Bus"

 

[Gray]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Thread needs a title change, to

"Tim's rod bending Monster R26 Banana Boost Bus"

EFA.

You need to try an r26 with 300bhp, thats more monster'ish aha.

 

[TimR26]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

LOL have you tracked yours yet?

Here's the session where Chris was in the car.

 

[TimR26]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Here's my last session of the day with Chip in the passenger seat.

 

[TimR26]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Update:

Last September I fitted the ITG induction kit, Forge hardpipes and 630cc injectors.

Unfortunately when up at RS Tuning having it mapped Paul discovered that the turbo was damaged so only made 256bhp when I was hoping for 285bhp+ :dapprove:

I was going to sell the car after that bad news but after performing so well at Llandow a few days later I couldn't let it go.

Fitted a Scanguage a few months ago.

Picked up a set of Vibratechnic engine mounts for £165 on Sunday morning.

Loved them on my 172 so hopefully they'll tighten up the steering and throttle response on my R26 as well.

Washed it on Sunday and took a few pics on a business park nearby.

Next month Michael Woodford is going to remove the turbo and send it off for a hybrid rebuild. While that's being done the engine will be treated to forged rods, pistons, and one piece valves. The compression is going to be raised to 9:5:1 which should give better top end power. I'm also planning on getting a single mass flywheel, R26r clutch, and 3" exhaust system. Hopefully once mapped that'll give me reliable power somewhere between 330 and 350bhp.

 

[SharkyUK]

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Only 256bhp... yeah, you were pitifully slow around Llandow mate... LOL!

The plans sound good and I look forward to seeing the result! I might have to jump in for a passenger ride should I ever get the opportunity to do so.

 

[TimR26]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Yes, only 256

Before I fitted those mods last September it had run 270bhp.

I'm hoping it'll be ready for the Castle Combe Action Day in April, if it is I'll take you out. Delay at the moment is the lead time on the rods and pistons.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

350, that would be nice Tim, certainly perk up the driving experience on the old bus.

 

[Scutch]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Very nice Tim. Lovely car. Did you have any idea the turbo was on the way out?

 

[Gray]

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Be careful running those Vibratechnic mounts, I've read a few horror stories about them on meganes....

But the rest of the plans sound excellent!

 

[TimR26]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

350, that would be nice Tim, certainly perk up the driving experience on the old bus.

Yes, 350 would be very nice but I'm expecting it to be closer to 330 than 350.

Very nice Tim. Lovely car. Did you have any idea the turbo was on the way out?

Thanks Scutch. I need some R26r wheels soon, look great on yours.

I'd noticed a slight lack of top end power but I put it down to my failing injectors. It's still quicker than most things on the road now even with a damaged turbo.

 

[Hixle]

Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Look forward to seeing the results Tim!

 

[Cub.]

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I'm looking forward to seeing the results aswell mate. Banana bus will be flying along to Le Mans

 

[Gorms]

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Was that Pete`s old panda in the clip with chip.

Will this be ready for our trip to Le Mans?

 

[TimR26]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Be careful running those Vibratechnic mounts, I've read a few horror stories about them on meganes....

But the rest of the plans sound excellent!

Top engine mount bolt shearing? I'll keep the rear stabiliser bar.

Look forward to seeing the results Tim!

I'm looking forward to seeing the results aswell mate. Banana bus will be flying along to Le Mans

I am as well!

Was that Pete`s old panda in the clip with chip.

Will this be ready for our trip to Le Mans?

Yes that's Pete's Panda. It will be flying along to Le Mans!

 

[Gray]

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Top engine mount bolt shearing? I'll keep the rear stabiliser bar.!

Yep, I've also seen one that has sheared the top mount / upper timing belt cover.

 

[JaredHasNoBrain]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Might aswell go for a larger turbo if you got the forged hardpipes, But apart from that,
Lovely car and hope you keep it instead of getting a Corvette

 

[Naith]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

that'll fly. pm me a price for engine work if your cool with that x

 

[TimR26]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Yep, I've also seen one that has sheared the top mount / upper timing belt cover.

Do you know if they were using just the engine mount and not the stabiliser bar?

Might aswell go for a larger turbo if you got the forged hardpipes, But apart from that,
Lovely car and hope you keep it instead of getting a Corvette

A larger turbo needs a custom exhaust manifold which is expensive. Also with my R26 doing 20k a year the hybrid will give more than enough power.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Hybrid will be plenty. Looking forward to the next update mate. Might be worth going for the helix clutch kit though.

 

[TimR26]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

that'll fly. pm me a price for engine work if your cool with that x

Will do Naith.

Hybrid will be plenty. Looking forward to the next update mate. Might be worth going for the helix clutch kit though.

Whats the Helix kit like if you're driving in heavy traffic?

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

From what I've read on ms.net it's slightly heavier than standard. I'm only saying go for the Helix as there's someone on ms.net that's forged and running a hybrid and the ktec flywheel and .r clutch and killed the clutch within 3 or 4k miles.

I'm buying a Helix kit pretty soon.

 

[mr_n]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Helix's are good bits of kit Tim, its what the paxo will be running. Would a standard pressure plate be up to the job with just a Helix friction plate? Gives the same pedal feel but better bite. Just a thought.

 

[SharkyUK]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Yes, only 256

Before I fitted those mods last September it had run 270bhp.

I'm hoping it'll be ready for the Castle Combe Action Day in April, if it is I'll take you out. Delay at the moment is the lead time on the rods and pistons.

Thanks for the offer and I hope you are able to get the rods and pistons soon. Following this thread with interest...

 

[TimR26]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Bit of an update.

It's just shy of 71k and 5 1/2 years old now so the cambelt is due in 1000 miles. I still haven't fixed the turbo and engine mainly due to a lack of time and availability of the rods and pistons. Trouble is we don't know if my engine will need a rebore so can't order the parts until that is determined and the supplier has never had the rods and both standard and oversized pistons on the shelf at same time.

I'm off to Le Mans next month so plan now is to fit this turbo I've bought of Renparts, get the cambelt done and hopefully take the head off to see what the bores are like. Then I'll send my current damaged turbo off to be hybrid'd and order the rods and pistons I need.

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It's not the cheapest way of doing things but as I use my R26 every day it'll minimise time it's off the road. At least it'll be ready for Le Mans and making 280bhp plus instead of the 256bhp or less it is now.


I went round Paul's (Gorms) a couple of weekends ago to get it washed properly for once. There was tons of tar so think he ended up most of a bottle of Tardis neat to clear it

Then as we were off to Beaulieu the next day I borrowed Paul's Werkstat Acrylic kit, used my DA to polish in the Werkstat Prime then a couple of layers of the Jett Trigger sealant by hand.

Some photos from Simply French at Beaulieu

I don't think it's ever looked so clean at a meet so thanks for your help Paul


Last week I bought a Ktec 3" exhaust from a Meganesport member in Bracknell and got it fitted on Saturday for £30 at Merityre in Hook.

It looks and sounds much better now. Impressed by the system as it seems well made and the exhaust has nice growl when making progress but as quiet as standard when cruising along.

After getting the exhaust fitted and going for a spirited drive I spent Saturday afternoon tidying up the engine bay. The bonnet car was sagging, dirty and a trap for leaves so decided to replace it with aluminium heatshield.

Then on Sunday I gave it a wash and topped up the Werkstat with a couple of layers of Banana Armour as i was off to Goodwood to watch Chris on Monday and I don't want Paul's hard work to go to waste lol.

So that's it up to now.

Plans for next few months are:

Cambelt change and fit replacement turbo
Fit Vibratechnic mounts
New R26 or R26r alloys
R26r spoiler
Replace 2.75" decat with 3" decat
Hybrid turbo
Forge engine
Helix clutch and smf
Cooksport springs + oem dampers

Once that's done it'll be visually and mechanically how I want it.

 

[Fletcher]

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At least this way it'll all be sorted and making good power for Le Mans. It does look clean Tim.

 

[Nickson]

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Absolutely loving this Tim!

Plans sound fantastic!

Annoyed that I'm not going to see this in Le-Mans though

 

[mr_n]

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Didn't know you were fitting new engine mounts Tim. They will transform the car believe me!

Didn't actually know your car was LY untill now. Always thought is was RS Dirt Grey. Does look fantastic.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

It's looking well mate and your plans sound good. What rods and pistons are your going for?

 

[weeshawzy]

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Lovely.

 

[Nickson]

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Also, would be interested to see what you think of the engine mounts mate. I've been warned to leave them and get standards, but curiosity is getting the better of me.

Wanted to fit them since buying the car as they transformed my Clio too!

 

[.LiamC.]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Wow! Stunning

 

[Ash87]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Looks great Tim, where did u get the heatshield stuff in the bay from?

 

[Matt26]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Would love a banana boost bus. Do lots go wrong on them? I've not heard good stuff from some Megane owners.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

Would love a banana boost bus. Do lots go wrong on them? I've not heard good stuff from some Megane owners.

Not really. Every car has it's problems though but the meganes are generally solid if they are maintained and kept well like any car. Window regulators failing is the most common problem I'd say.

 

[TimR26]

Re: Tim's R26 Banana Boost Bus

At least this way it'll all be sorted and making good power for Le Mans. It does look clean Tim.

Cheers Fletch, hopefully it'll be making 285bhp and 330lbft like it should be soon

Lovely.

Wow! Stunning

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