Silver C70 T5 - Manual - 400BHP

[claymore]

I must have missed it somewhere, what has been done to the exhaust gasket?

[jamesy12345]

I must have missed it somewhere, what has been done to the exhaust gasket?

I heard that the V50 exhaust gasket could be used with some mods?

[claymore]

Happy days Dave! Hope to hear it fire up again & make all your graft worth while.
Bet you really miss it, I've missed mine so much.

Yep, you just have to cut one corner off, but that would hardly make it a custom gasket.

Edit:quoted wrong post.

[T5frankie]

i use the v50 gasket everytime my fanimold comes off

[V70 Graham]

Glad to see this is moving forward, all the small problems will be worth it when you fire Betsy up again.

[Harvey]

Yep, you just have to cut one corner off, but that would hardly make it a custom gasket.

looking at the photos hope Dave did trim it before he went much further with the built sure he would have.
So what is the diffrance from the stock gasket to this one ,I have seen a copper one that is from the states or is it just that's it's in one piece and easy it does look like a sandwich with the spot welds on it

[T5frankie]

looking at the photos hope Dave did trim it before he went much further with the built sure he would have.
So what is the diffrance from the stock gasket to this one ,I have seen a copper one that is from the states or is it just that's it's in one piece and easy it does look like a sandwich with the spot welds on it

the stock gasket comes in pieces and makes it hard to put on when engine is in the car already

[p fandango]

Yep, you just have to cut one corner off, but that would hardly make it a custom gasket.

I didn't had to trim any off mine!

[Wobbly Dave]

looking at the photos hope Dave did trim it before he went much further with the built sure he would have.
So what is the diffrance from the stock gasket to this one ,I have seen a copper one that is from the states or is it just that's it's in one piece and easy it does look like a sandwich with the spot welds on it Yes I spotted that just as I offered up the water branch gasket - marked it and trimmed it with a dremmel.

[Wobbly Dave]

Yep, you just have to cut one corner off, but that would hardly make it a custom gasket.

Edit:quoted wrong post. It was more a surprise as I was expecting to see the regular 5 pieces.

[T5frankie]

I didn't had to trim any off mine!

you do on a v50 one as you wont get the gasket on otherwise

[Wobbly Dave]

You didn't expect it to be easy did you?;) Good to see some more progress. I did begin to wonder when it was going to go wrong. Hopefully this is the only blip!

[T5frankie]

I must have missed it somewhere, what has been done to the exhaust gasket?

sarcastic git lol

[p fandango]

you do on a v50 one as you wont get the gasket on otherwise
I'll check the part number of my one, defo didn't cut it & the turbos on so it fits

[p fandango]

you do on a v50 one as you wont get the gasket on otherwise
the gasket i got was part number 8699467, one piece & as said didn't cut any & fit straight on

[t5 pete]

Looking great Dave looking forward to the convoy to York

[Wobbly Dave]

Next technical challenge is to source a speed and RPM signal for the Blitz SBC I-color, wot I bought. 23636

[AndysR]

Nice work Dave it's come along loads since I last visited this thread :)

[WOODY T5]

Next technical challenge is to source a speed and RPM signal for the Blitz SBC I-color, wot I bought. 23636very good bit of kit the blitz Dave ad mine for 3years now with probs at all.also your build is coming along very nice keep up the good work;)

[Wobbly Dave]

I did my research (and obviously was influenced by your choice). I was also impressed by the integration - that's why I've got the oil temp/pressure sensors to go with it. Dean - where did you tap your signal from & was it RPM &/or speed? I assume it is post ECU?

[WOODY T5]

My one the old school dual blitz one Dave only needs a live and earth feed then from the solenoid to actuator very easy to set up

[Wobbly Dave]

My one the old school dual blitz one Dave only needs a live and earth feed then from the solenoid to actuator very easy to set up

No worries - my best mate is a bit of a electronics whizz - so with bit of online research & the wiring diagram - I hope to be able to source the right loom. In the words of TG - "How hard can it be?!"

[Wobbly Dave]

good day today - got the engine onto the subframe - finessed the 4 inch (removed a bit more material from the rear engine mount) - the DP is now wrapped. I toyed with getting it coated - a possible mod for the future if I get the tubular manifold. I ordered some VHT sealant in black which I will spray the wrap with once it arrives. Pretty much ready to go with the re-install.

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Apologies for the shaky close-up.

[smithy]

Nice Dave

[p fandango]

i'd be tempted to make a bracket/clip to get the coolant pipe off the actuator arm, the last thing you want is the actuator failing to open because its caught on anything

[MoleT-5R]

If you like dave,I could bring the green thing around for you to drop that engine into and I'll run it in for you and let you know if it's any good mate....lol

Far do's though, that is a nice bit of work you have there, it will be interesting to see what it will achieve on the rollers, strip and track

[V70 Graham]

All coming together nicely, not long to go now.

[stribo]

Looking good Dave.

[Wobbly Dave]

i'd be tempted to make a bracket/clip to get the coolant pipe off the actuator arm, the last thing you want is the actuator failing to open because its caught on anything

It might look like the water feed is resting on the actuator arm - but in actual fact it isn't. It's close but the movement loci of the arm actually moves it further away.

[Wobbly Dave]

If you like dave,I could bring the green thing around for you to drop that engine into and I'll run it in for you and let you know if it's any good mate....lol

Talk is cheap - you'll need deep pockets.



Far do's though, that is a nice bit of work you have there, it will be interesting to see what it will achieve on the rollers, strip and track

I just hope it stays together this time, as this is the last roll of the dice.

[partsforvolvos.com]

good progress dave, is the powerflex top mount staying? just wondered why it was out of the frame?

[Wobbly Dave]

I was using the hole with a crowbar across the top of the engine between the hoisting loop by the PAS pump, in order to get a better balance point. In an ideal world I would have had one of these...

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I was able to strap the crowbar in place & move the pick up point (using a lorry strap as a strop) so that it balanced. I was worried that if I put the lorry strap just through the hole that it might put an unwanted sideways pull of the top mount housing. Using the hole in this way means that all the weight is in the vertical plane.

In short yes - the yellow thing is going back in.

I have also uprated the transmission torsion strap with the solid IPD bush - http://www.ipdusa.com/products/5666/113970-polyurethane-transmission-torque-mount-bushing-soft

except I have the harder black one. (courtesy of Mr A. Partington).

[graemewelch]

How long you rekon to get it all plumbed in. Ive got a plan for coming down but ill give you a bell. Think ive got your number in a old pm

[ExternalError]

looking good dave cant wait to see it running

[Wobbly Dave]

How long you rekon to get it all plumbed in. Ive got a plan for coming down but ill give you a bell. Think ive got your number in a old pm

The tricky bit is getting the car high enough to slide the engine & subframe under - which is why I was thinking how hard would it be to develop jockey wheels that can be temporarily attached to the frame to aid maneuvering. Either that or roll it under on the legs of the engine hoist I borrowed.

Once in it will probably take 1/2 a day to get it connected. Call me super cautious but I am not planning to start it on my driveway - however this shouldn't stop you being able to do a final fit of the catback.

[graemewelch]

The tricky bit is getting the car high enough to slide the engine & subframe under - which is why I was thinking how hard would it be to develop jockey wheels that can be temporarily attached to the frame to aid maneuvering. Either that or roll it under on the legs of the engine hoist I borrowed.

Once in it will probably take 1/2 a day to get it connected. Call me super cautious but I am not planning to start it on my driveway - however this shouldn't stop you being able to do a final fit of the catback.


Ive got a jack that should sort the height out. Ill bring that a few other bits of tools. Let me if you think of anything i need to bring.

[Wobbly Dave]

Having extra wooden blocks - I have a lot of tools. The extra jack will be useful.

[t5 pete]

Looking great dave I may consider wrapping the down pipe for the gul while its out

[Wobbly Dave]

I wrapped it using the soaked wrap method. Makes things a bit trickier but now it is dry it feels a lot tighter. In an ideal world I'd have preferred the F1 treatment at Zircotec (but it is 3 times more expensive)

[LiamT4]

There's something about that engine that gives it a "serious" look to it, it looks properly put together.

[graemewelch]

I wrapped it using the soaked wrap method. Makes things a bit trickier but now it is dry it feels a lot tighter. In an ideal world I'd have preferred the F1 treatment at Zircotec (but it is 3 times more expensive)


Is that a ceramic coating. Id like to get mine done in white

[Wobbly Dave]

Zircotec performance white is the coating I looked at. AFAIK white is the only colour choice.

[JT]

The tricky bit is getting the car high enough to slide the engine & subframe under - which is why I was thinking how hard would it be to develop jockey wheels that can be temporarily attached to the frame to aid maneuvering. Either that or roll it under on the legs of the engine hoist I borrowed.

looking good Dave:)
fingers crossed for you, I hope this 1 lasts a bit longer, we've had our fair share of failures............

as for the jockey wheels, I would suggest a trolley/platform separate from the subframe
If its not high enough, you will clash with the legs from the hoist.



http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_1129_zpsb4d0946f.jpg (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/johnnytempest/media/IMG_1129_zpsb4d0946f.jpg.html)

[Wobbly Dave]

I took JT's advice and bought a trolley off ebay - which looks remarkably like something found in a supermarket loading bay??

Graeme came over late Saturday after being with most of you lot at the RR day. Someone wanted a lie-in on Sunday so we didn't get started till later LOL ;)

Got the engine on the trolley using my neighbours rather knackered engine crane, with driveshafts & all.

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y530/WobblyDave/T5%20Engine%20rebuild%20repair%20July%202013/engineontrolley_zpsff6861be.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/WobblyDave/media/T5%20Engine%20rebuild%20repair%20July%202013/engineontrolley_zpsff6861be.jpg.html)

and got Betsy in an appropriate position ready to accept the new donor heart, using straps to pull the NS strut to one side.

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y530/WobblyDave/T5%20Engine%20rebuild%20repair%20July%202013/c70readytoreceive_zps8260214f.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/WobblyDave/media/T5%20Engine%20rebuild%20repair%20July%202013/c70readytoreceive_zps8260214f.jpg.html)

We got everything in and lowered the car back down & used the crane to pull the whole lot up. Attached the 2 front bolts just enough and feathered the steering rack union into place before finally getting the subframe bolts all tightened up and just so, followed by the driveshafts & wishbones.

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y530/WobblyDave/T5%20Engine%20rebuild%20repair%20July%202013/enginejustin_zps2cad6181.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/WobblyDave/media/T5%20Engine%20rebuild%20repair%20July%202013/enginejustin_zps2cad6181.jpg.html)
Focus then shifted towards getting the new 3 inch cat back into place.

One valuable lesson was learned. Don't lift your engine & gearbox & subframe by the top mount. I had to reattach the top mount because when we raised the car the scaffold piece was out of line.
I've had 2 of the 4 bolting positions give up their threads FFS. Luckily one I was able to drive through using a longer bolt & a nut to re-enforce it & the other hole had just enough thread remaining. I forgot that there is the proper steel jacking point which was tied up from six months earlier with a P clamp around some of the loom. Silly boy!! So in future "Let the steel take the strain."

Sunday was a long day & much was achieved - it goes without saying I couldn't have managed without GW's assistance and good nature.

Graeme stayed over & set to finishing the exhaust of today. C70 clearances are much tighter than the other cars especially with the fatter IPD read ARB. The wind speed was much lower so at least I was able to erect my canopy to keep the worst of the weather of him.

Graeme has worked tirelessly to help get what I wanted. I hope to reward his hard work with some decent videos & dyno results soon.

Still a bit to do yet, but we should have it running before the month is out.

[M-R-P]

Good effort there lads, well done :)

[V70 Graham]

Glad to see you had a productive time, he's not a bad lad that Graeme.

[Nealevo]

Good effort gentlemen, having met Graeme on Saturday (RR Day) he seemed a top bloke, and this just proves it.

[martybelfastt5]

Great update top work and effort

[AndysR]

Great update and top work by the sounds of things. Glad to see this car in the final stages of rebuild, wouldn't be a VPC 1/4 mile session with WD and Betsy :)

[Wobbly Dave]

I tell you - my heart was in my mouth when the bolt in the blind hole started to play up. I was able to save it with a slightly longer bolt that was just able to grab what was left further down the hole. I had visions that the head would need to come off (just a nightmare!!).

[theflyingbrick]

looking good dave well done mate and credit to gw for putting in some effort as well :D

[artfulflounder]

Job well done

[graemewelch]

Glad to see you had a productive time, he's not a bad lad that Graeme.


Good effort gentlemen, having met Graeme on Saturday (RR Day) he seemed a top bloke, and this just proves it.


looking good dave well done mate and credit to gw for putting in some effort as well :D


cheers fellas. its just the way im am. ill help anyone if i can. realy looking forward to seeing ths car run in and it was nice of dave to trust me to do some work on his pride and joy. i turned up and for all dave new i might not of had a clue about cars and just talked a good job. so big thanks to dave for trusting me to do some work on his pride and joy.

[graemewelch]

hope dave dosnt mind me posting these but heres a bit of what i was upto on monday. its was a tricky job as i didnt have the tools i would at home to make the job easier. i went in blind and got my eyes opened a bit. but i cracked on with only a angle grinder and my welder.

http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/20140210_165210_zpstqxr33nz.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/gwexhausts/media/20140210_165210_zpstqxr33nz.jpg.html)

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http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/20140210_165124_zpsfhq0d8fd.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/gwexhausts/media/20140210_165124_zpsfhq0d8fd.jpg.html)

[Wobbly Dave]

Mind? - I was hoping you'd pop up soon & post these. I am slightly embarrassed how bad the paintwork looks and that my tool kit couldn't quite stretch to a warm garage with a 2 post ramp and hot & cold running sockets LOL.

[M-R-P]

excellent work as always G. :D

[stribo]

Good to see Betsy with her heart back in, and another example of Graemes's skills.

[V70 Graham]

Good work Graeme.....after you had your lie in lol

[ExternalError]

nice to see the SSB all back together can't wait to see it in action

[MoleT-5R]

excellent work Dave and Graeme, will be interesting to see the results on the strip

[Wobbly Dave]

It's all connected! I have a few minor bits, such as the cold air feed to put in.
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Got to sort out the tax/SORN & put some fluids in it.

[t5 pete]

Awesome Dave carnt wait to see her back up and running

[stribo]

Nice one Dave, hoping to give you a bit more competition this year. :)

[Harvey]

Very nice,so when the big day then ?,looks great.

[WOODY T5]

Well done Dave hope she's ok ;)

[Jamest5r]

:):):)

[V70 Graham]

Looking good Dave, when are you 'turning the key' ?

[Wobbly Dave]

Perhaps this evening. I think I've messed up when buying top up for the gearbox. Halfords have given me dextron 3 which I think IIRC is ATF. I dont think it will effect the 1st key turn as the car is still SORNed.

[stribo]

Dextron 3 does sound like ATF do Volvo gearboxes not use 75w90?

[siamblue]

If it was cheap it probably is dex 3 Dave,don't mess it up Dave,get the proper oil in her..

[JT]

don't do it!!!!!

[graemewelch]

i paid about £8 a ltr from euro parts. mine took less than 2 ltrs and about 45 mins to fill it

[V70 Graham]

Don't mess up because your not sure of the oil, better to wait another day mate just to be sure.

[Harvey]

This link should tell you.

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=ipd%20volvo%20c70%20gearbox%20oil&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CDEQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ipdusa.com%2Fproducts%2F6764% 2F114602-manual-transmission-oil&ei=NvsAU87sLoKK1AW6hoGYCA&usg=AFQjCNErIXTFkU41kVKS1pL6ZNaCWuiwDQ

Or. Use this castrol oil finder.

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/sectionbodycopy.do?categoryId=9024084&contentId=7073092

[AndysR]

Great work Dave, fantastic to see this nearly running, gearbox oil is definitely wrong though so don't use it as they've given you autobox oil ;)

[siamblue]

There's a little bit of auto in all of us,then we see the light :eclipsee_

[Wobbly Dave]

Dextron 3 does sound like ATF do Volvo gearboxes not use 75w90?

On reflection it is wrong, I had a lot on my mind & I will have to wait until tomorrow & take the dextron back. Its annoying as I kept the oil that came out as it was only 6 months old, as such I only wanted a top up. However on a brighter note at least I've been able to get my key fob battery fixed/replaced so I can lock the car!

[Wobbly Dave]

Despite the lateness I was tempted to start her up. Got all the fluids in & double checked the unions. I thought the busted jubilee on the PAS pump reservoir feed was going to be my only worry. Sadly no - the main water branch feed to the turbo water inlet, was dripping even before I started. Given that there is minimal clearance & no more spare pipe left the split in the end pretty much puts a hold on it. Either I get another banjo pipe made - with a bit more length or I create a small extension from the branch end. The 2nd option is a bit of a bodge, however access to the 17mm banjo with engine out was tricky enough.

I think I will just have to cut the bad end off - and put a sleeve up it.

Nevermind. If this is the only headache then I think I've come off lightly.

I also don't quite have enough spare coolant to top it up.

Does anyone know what fitting that water feed pipe is going to be? its a 17mm banjo & and if anyone knows where I can get a proper pipe made up in the West Midlands then please let me know.

[Wobbly Dave]

So I've fixed up the temp repair on the water turbo feed/main water branch, despite being made into a pin cushion by the end of the steel braiding (if you ain't bleeding you can't be doing it right??!) only to find that the union on the other end is now weeping. Can anyone recommend me a place to get a replacement (although undoing the banjo is going to be tedious). Gonna do it right & once. Never buying 2nd hand turbo parts again. LOL

[Wobbly Dave]

In the beginning.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfe8tCcHnKY

Will add the video tomorrow when it loads - in the meantime here is the music...

Thought I would share with you the 1st key turn. It took a while to put the new turbo water hose in, which I got made up at Pirtek for the princely sum of 20 pounds.

So far so good - no leaks - hunts like bitch on idle and the PAS is notchy, but I expect that will die down soon enough, I hope.

Feeling some what relieved and feeling pleased.

Now the real work can begin (assuming I can find my insurance cert. & MOT cert. where ever they disappeared to). Let the De-SORNing commence.

[T5frankie]

Well done David, happy for you mate, wish I could get my v70 done so I can get on with the 850

[V70 Graham]

Well done Dave, looking forward to the video.

[Nealevo]

yipeeeeee, congrats Mr Dave, that first turn of the key is a little bit nerve wrecking..

[M-R-P]

Dave you bloody tease!

Well done mate, bet you're like a pig in poo... :)

[Wobbly Dave]

Probably overly long but I got carried away with checking things.

"Fingers crossed" - famous last words


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1F51Vbjt0Q

[Jamest5r]

Happy days Dave, now get it mapped properly :)

[M-R-P]

Aah, the rhythmic groan of ME7 going "WTF?"

Mine was doing something very similar straight after the remap.

Running though, that's the important bit sorted :)

[Wobbly Dave]

Aah, the rhythmic groan of ME7 going "WTF?"

Mine was doing something very similar straight after the remap.

Running though, that's the important bit sorted :)

ME7 WTF indeed LMAO. But the map adaption needs to kick in & it will probably clear up once driven. I accept a certain amount of uneveness as I am running way outside usual parameters.

Running & not leaking. I've left the cardboard underneath all night (I check it later), but could not see any weeping from any of the unions & once the heatwrap around the DP had stopped smoking & the water temp came up - gave a few tickles on the loud pedal & she sounds OK.

[M-R-P]

How does GWE's mod sound? or can't you tell properly yet?

[Wobbly Dave]

How does GWE's mod sound? or can't you tell properly yet?

Throaty! I'll do an up the tailpipe vid later.

[M-R-P]

"throaty" and "up the tailpipe"...

Sounds like something for the over 18s section :hilarious

[JamesT5]

Nice one Dave, glad to see it's up and running again. I noticed the smoke from the Turbo at the end of the video, that looked like my car yesterday when I sprayed WD40 on my actuator rod! :D

Will you have to remap it from scratch or will it just need a tweak at HLM? By the way, I love your comment "It idles like an absolute pig", made me chuckle.... :hilarious :D

[WOODY T5]

well done dave sounds very nice now get it mapping done right ;)

[jdavis]

Well done Dave!

[stribo]

Great to hear it's running, I'll check the vids out when I get home.

[partsforvolvos.com]

almost there dave.

[Wobbly Dave]

Nice one Dave, glad to see it's up and running again. I noticed the smoke from the Turbo at the end of the video, that looked like my car yesterday when I sprayed WD40 on my actuator rod! :D

Will you have to remap it from scratch or will it just need a tweak at HLM? By the way, I love your comment "It idles like an absolute pig", made me chuckle.... :hilarious :D

I wrapped the dp & I am certain it was just a bit of oil & grease burning off - it disappeared later. As for the map I think it will all need sorting out. New head & different compression & to make the most of the head mods.

Partial throttle may also need tweaking to see if we can settle the idle out.

[graemewelch]

great to see it running, well done. if anything that ive done needs tweaking just give me a shout and well sort sumit. the conditions wernt great when we wear working on the car so if ive missed anything or you think somthing can be improved give me a shout and well get it sorted. hopfully it wont but i thought id mention it just incase

[martybelfastt5]

exellent!

[Wobbly Dave]

Showed Ellen, the engine start. Betsy promptly dumped her fuel line on the ground. Ellen said "there's a gushing noise". Hopefully it will stay put now?

My NDN who is a mechanic heard the noise & came to look. He said - that's your MAF sensor (referring to the pig aweful idling). How can that be - the darn thing is genuine Bosch & less than 1 year old. So we unplugged it. And low and behold - idles straight as a pin.

Luckily - I had a spare in the shed. So we switched it and low and behold...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ja-C6k0bUw

[M-R-P]

nom nom :)

[ExternalError]

very nice wobbly can't wait to see it in person

[V70 Graham]

VERY nice.

[T5frankie]

its gonna be a long 1000 miles lol

[Wobbly Dave]

500 as I am not bedding in the piston rings - just the shells. That's 2 tank fulls. I feel a Southern Softies meet coming on.

[graemewelch]

500 as I am not bedding in the piston rings - just the shells. That's 2 tank fulls. I feel a Southern Softies meet coming on.

2 tanks. i get just under 500 mile out of a tank if i drive sensible.

[Wobbly Dave]

Normally I get about 350 - 400. PB was 460. So more like 1.5 tanks.

[M-R-P]

500 as I am not bedding in the piston rings - just the shells. That's 2 tank fulls. I feel a Southern Softies meet coming on.

This Sunday Dave if you can make it :B_thumb:

[siamblue]

500 as I am not bedding in the piston rings - just the shells. That's 2 tank fulls. I feel a Southern Softies meet coming on.

Might jump on the bike and come down as well.well done Dave..

[smithy]

Your car sounds nice Dave weldone

[LiamT4]

Well done dave. The exhaust looks very understated..........doesn't sound understated though lol

[Wobbly Dave]

TBH I wasnt sure which tip to have. I think understated works.

I found my newer V5 today, whilst hunting for MOT (found) and Insurance (not found) so I was able to apply for my Tax disc online!

I might run her around the block!

[Jamest5r]

How much running in need on the 2nd build?

[JT]

How much running in need on the 2nd build?

surely if it needs running in............it needs running in??????
500 min

[munster732]

superb news Dave, so pleased you 're getting there.

[Wobbly Dave]

How much running in need on the 2nd build?

Minimum 500 miles was what MJA, my engine builders said. Clock currently reads 171504 - somewhere in the 172K should do it.

[Wobbly Dave]

Well a bit more news. I finally got TORQUE onto my Samsung GN3 and was able to read the codes. I cleared them & they came back immediately.

MAF sensor low circuit
Injector #5 low circuit

Now we'd put in the MAF which I believed was faulty. Car reverts to a default if the MAF is disconnected (or busted).
I found that the plug on injector #5 & then later #2 was not quite on properly. I swapped back the MAF from yesterday & initially it was lumpy but calmed down. Most importantly I have no codes & no EM light.

Got issues with my first test drive - brakes were not particularly good and I can't hillstart up anything with a gradient.

I think I am going to run her gently the 50 miles to HLM and leave it there for more tests/fettling

[GregE102]

Well a bit more news. I finally got TORQUE onto my Samsung GN3 and was able to read the codes. I cleared them & they came back immediately.

MAF sensor low circuit
Injector #5 low circuit

Now we'd put in the MAF which I believed was faulty. Car reverts to a default if the MAF is disconnected (or busted).
I found that the plug on injector #5 & then later #2 was not quite on properly. I swapped back the MAF from yesterday & initially it was lumpy but calmed down. Most importantly I have no codes & no EM light.

Got issues with my first test drive - brakes were not particularly good and I can't hillstart up anything with a gradient.

I think I am going to run her gently the 50 miles to HLM and leave it there for more tests/fettling

Glad your up and running again Dave!

[Wobbly Dave]

Well the run over to HLM was actually really good - all the fears about hill start/lack of power disappeared as Betsy found her feet again. Idles well & just seems really well. Hamish will double check it all. Only slight niggle was a vibration/rattle coming through at tickover & it may be a slight adjustment needed with the dp/ or new exhaust.

[smithy]

Well the run over to HLM was actually really good - all the fears about hill start/lack of power disappeared as Betsy found her feet again. Idles well & just seems really well. Hamish will double check it all. Only slight niggle was a vibration/rattle coming through at tickover & it may be a slight adjustment needed with the dp/ or new exhaust.

I'm glad everything is going well mate

[lance]

Sounding positive, hope alls better and stays together this time

[V70 Graham]

I'm glad everything is going well mate

Likewise, keep us all up to date.

[Jamest5r]

Top result Dave :)

[Wobbly Dave]

There have been many ups and downs since taking the C70 over to HLM for them to shake it down. The radiator gave out, so I had to get a new one. A few loose jubilees on the water circuit, plus I didnt quite tighten up the oil filter housing causing a minor oil slick on the workroom floor.

I think I found the final oil leak today - missing bolt from the cam cover - but with a fair wind I think we are getting there. Glad to have the car back home now, though I still get the feeling the ECU is still trying to fathom out WTF happened over the last 6 months - a few codes appeared today along with an intermittant rough idle.

P0140 - 02 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 )
P0014 - B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1

I replaced the VVT unit with a brand new one, when we put the cambelt on - and she decided to have an allergic reaction, throwing http://www.obd-codes.com/p0014 but it didn't persist for very long - cleared itself - so I am not 100% sure what that meant. Going to keep a close eye on that - perhaps the solenoid itself it suspect?

If it continues to appear I will have to see if Colin will lend me the cam lock tools so I can double check the timing.

I am off to see Graeme for final finsihing on the 3 inch cat back this Saturday - first proper long run out. Just hope everything stays in one piece.

[JUDGENINJA]

Good luck... Sounds like you're beginning to enjoy the fruits of your labours..

[Wobbly Dave]

Still feel a little edgy towards it. I still need to install the electronics for reading the oil pressure & temp. Its always the little pieces e.g. copper washers or some random auxiliary system that gives me the grief.

Don't get me wrong, getting it back is a major achievement & I was very happy last night, but I have this nagging doubt it's all going to blow up in a minute.

[Storm-Troll]

chop chop Wobbles.... get it back on the road :)

[Wobbly Dave]

It is back on the road (it doesn't have wings) & where did you spring from?

[claymore]

Still feel a little edgy towards it. I still need to install the electronics for reading the oil pressure & temp. Its always the little pieces e.g. copper washers or some random auxiliary system that gives me the grief.

Don't get me wrong, getting it back is a major achievement & I was very happy last night, but I have this nagging doubt it's all going to blow up in a minute.

Yep, I know that feeling only too well, you will gradually forget about every little sound the more you use it. :)

[MoleT-5R]

Just take it gently and one step at time and it will bare all the fruits you want it to, It's been a while but good to hear Betsy is treading the tarmac once more, good job Dave.

[Storm-Troll]

oh I have been away to The Planet Troll. but thought it about time I returned lol.!!!

[Wobbly Dave]

oh I have been away to The Planet Troll. but thought it about time I returned lol.!!!
How is your C70 these days. Still behaving itself?

[S70T5Chris]

Wanna sell the Miltek yet?!

[Storm-Troll]

How is your C70 these days. Still behaving itself?

Perfectly Mate. Enjoying having the roof down with this good weather. Just about to buy some 19" black alloys then the Heico Exhaust goes on. :)

[V70 Graham]

Glad to hear she's running and you have her back, hopefully onwards and upwards now, I'm sure those minor niggles will all be ironed out.

[Wobbly Dave]

Perfectly Mate. Enjoying having the roof down with this good weather. Just about to buy some 19" black alloys then the Heico Exhaust goes on. :)

Are you going to get the rear diffuser?

[theflyingbrick]

brilliant news dave well done mate :)

[stribo]

Glad it's not going too bad, did you go for a standard rad? as I'm sure my do88 one must give me an extra 10 bhp. lol

[Brett855tdi]

Looking good Dave

[Wobbly Dave]

Glad it's not going too bad, did you go for a standard rad? as I'm sure my do88 one must give me an extra 10 bhp. lol
Coolant temp is bang on 90 degrees. HLM pressurised it to 1.5bar and left it for an hour - with no losses. I am pretty confident I have that bit covered.

last oil leak seems ok. Levels on my 80 mile round trip to see friends in Brum was uneventful though the P0014 code keeps re-occuring. I have ordered a new VVT solenoid. Should be with me by Monday.

[stribo]

Coolant temp is bang on 90 degrees. HLM pressurised it to 1.5bar and left it for an hour - with no losses. I am pretty confident I have that bit covered.

last oil leak seems ok. Levels on my 80 mile round trip to see friends in Brum was uneventful though the P0014 code keeps re-occuring. I have ordered a new VVT solenoid. Should be with me by Monday.

You should have said, I have a VVT solenoid, that I bought for the R, but it was the wrong one.

[Wobbly Dave]

I can always send the new one back, if I don't open the packaging.

[stribo]

PM me your address, and I'll send it up to you.

[Wobbly Dave]

I am grateful for this assistance.

[graemewelch]

is there a chance the vvc hasnt been set right. id be checking that first befor spending your hard earned

[Wobbly Dave]

It should have been - I've done it enough times now & I was there when it was done. New bolt, new VVT hub. Only old thing is the solenoid. I am going to change the solenoid first as it is relatively easy to do.

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However I may ask to borrow Colin's cam locking kit if the new solenoid doesn't solve it.

[claymore]

No problem mate, I told you it would be best for you to hang on to it....lol

[Storm-Troll]

Are you going to get the rear diffuser?

Im looking into it. I emailed Heico about the price etc as they dont have prices for it on their website but thatwas a week ago and they still have not replied... from what I can find out so far its over £1000 and thats only the back quarter and the diffuser. so might be a tad expensive but we will see :uglyhamme

[Wobbly Dave]

Im looking into it. I emailed Heico about the price etc as they dont have prices for it on their website but thatwas a week ago and they still have not replied... from what I can find out so far its over £1000 and thats only the back quarter and the diffuser. so might be a tad expensive but we will see :uglyhamme

Yeah but it looks soooo coool!!

[graemewelch]

Well dave turned up today. First time ive heard the exhaust in person and i have to say it sounds awsome. The whole car dose. Inside the car you can hardly tell its got a 3" turbo back system but outside the burble is awsome. Big thanks today to dave for putting up anal crap and taking up most of his day

[stribo]

Im looking into it. I emailed Heico about the price etc as they dont have prices for it on their website but thatwas a week ago and they still have not replied... from what I can find out so far its over £1000 and thats only the back quarter and the diffuser. so might be a tad expensive but we will see :uglyhamme
Sorry to go off topic, but are there any pics/links to said diffuser?

[stribo]

Well dave turned up today. First time ive heard the exhaust in person and i have to say it sounds awsome. The whole car dose. Inside the car you can hardly tell its got a 3" turbo back system but outside the burble is awsome. Big thanks today to dave for putting up anal crap and taking up most of his day

What you two get up to together is best kept to yourselves. ;)

[AndysR]

How did I miss this! Great to hear it's up and running again, be good to see it out and about this year :)

[Wobbly Dave]

How did I miss this! Great to hear it's up and running again, be good to see it out and about this year :)

All things being equal I plan to get to the next southern softies meeting.

Thanks to GW for all his hard work today. Can't be easy with the next orthopod operation looming.
As for the anal thing - we both share an eye for detail and seek perfection. I appreciate all that he's done today.

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[graemewelch]

All things being equal I plan to get to the next southern softies meeting.

Thanks to GW for all his hard work today. Can't be easy with the next orthopod operation looming.
As for the anal thing - we both share an eye for detail and seek perfection. I appreciate all that he's done today.

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its a epic car and i cant wait to see its full potental. i hope the journey home wasnt to bad. i just love the sound of that recirc valve.

[stribo]

All things being equal I plan to get to the next southern softies meeting.

Thanks to GW for all his hard work today. Can't be easy with the next orthopod operation looming.
As for the anal thing - we both share an eye for detail and seek perfection. I appreciate all that he's done today.

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I'd imagine it would be hard for Graeme working on a hairdresser's car that is so much quicker than his. ;)

[graemewelch]

I'd imagine it would be hard for Graeme working on a hairdresser's car that is so much quicker than his. ;)

i stuffed a bug in the middle silencer to make sure it slower than mine.

the way this car revs once all the T's are crosses and the I's are dotted its going to be a reet weapon. the way it revs from idle to redline is unreal. maybe ill be lucky enough to race dave up the strip at york later this year

[MoleT-5R]

I'd imagine it would be hard for Graeme working on a hairdresser's car that is so much quicker than his. ;)

so funny mr stribo, but you'll have to make yours that quick, before you can take the p!ss, I bow down to wd power but different budgets will give different routes to the same end goal, but we all know we can do it on a shoestring, proving it is the next milestone and we will do it, the underdogs route to power will unfold soon ....

[Wobbly Dave]

I look forward to the challenge. - Steve BTW this is the C70 C/C with the Heico rear diffuser fitted.

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I wish they'd do one for mine.

[ExternalError]

so funny mr stribo, but you'll have to make yours that quick, before you can take the p!ss, I bow down to wd power but different budgets will give different routes to the same end goal, but we all know we can do it on a shoestring, proving it is the next milestone and we will do it, the underdogs route to power will unfold soon ....

when claymore works out his 2 engine build

must say there are 2 cars on this forum that i really would like a ride along with 1 is claymore when he gets his dual engine build up and running because one engine was a beast the other is daves.

[stribo]

so funny mr stribo, but you'll have to make yours that quick, before you can take the p!ss, I bow down to wd power but different budgets will give different routes to the same end goal, but we all know we can do it on a shoestring, proving it is the next milestone and we will do it, the underdogs route to power will unfold soon ....
I'm taking the pee out of Graeme, not WD, as he likes to remind me at every opportunity that the the C70 is a hairdresser's car.


I look forward to the challenge. - Steve BTW this is the C70 C/C with the Heico rear diffuser fitted.

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I wish they'd do one for mine.

That looks lovely. :D

[siamblue]

I thought only the cab's were the HD cars? that pic does look nice though.

[Wobbly Dave]

when claymore works out his 2 engine build

must say there are 2 cars on this forum that i really would like a ride along with 1 is claymore when he gets his dual engine build up and running because one engine was a beast the other is daves.

Certainly next time we go to the 2 Henry's - I will try to ensure you get a ride.

[rikcougar]

Good to see it is finally coming together Dave

Hope to see it at a meet this year

[Wobbly Dave]

Another milestone achieved today - first oil change after 500 miles.

[rikcougar]

Another milestone achieved today - first oil change after 500 miles.

It`s a great feeling Dave, went through the same process with my Cossie engine

Now on 2100 miles without fault

Here`s to a the next oil change :beer:

[Wobbly Dave]

I did have a little help.

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[c70geoff]

That rear diffuser looks the danglys
This is why I'm in the hunt for something
Got myself an rx8 rear bumper to chop and see but need to find more ideas
Hats off to you Dave if you get that and blend into your already stunning car

[jamesy12345]

I did have a little help.

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You are setting her future expectations of car engines very high!!

[Wobbly Dave]

More work at HLM occurred today. Ongoing parts tally continues to mount up. A leaky/holed outer CV gator on the O/S was replaced. The ball joint had a damaged boot on it and was worn so I replaced the lower arm. The bottom engine mount (by the crank pulley) was replaced to try to stop the off-power clunk which has becoming more noticeable.

Despite GW's best efforts the DP is still resting on the ARB. I think we may need to tack the V-band or create a key way to stop it rotating down?

Most disturbingly, despite all our efforts - the "clunk" appears to be coming from inside the quaiffe modified M56 itself. The clunk is characteristed by a single mechanical noise, when the throttle is released at low speed or when engaging reverse (recreated on the ramp by jabbing the clutch in reverse, when holding the car on the handbrake).

At the moment I plan to seek advice from the people who installed the quaiffe in 2011 & take action from there.

On the plus side - I've never felt in 10 years a T5 engine like it.

If the gearbox appears to be a life-limiting factor for this project then despite what I said - I can't bring myself to give up.

The Blitz SBC is in - but missing the RPM signal - so at the moment is just running as an aux gauge - for oil pressure, temp & boost. The SBC unit itself is not yet controlling the boost.

Part of me thinks that just putting in a boggo M56 without the LSD is the way out? Is fitting an LSD a step too far for the gearbox?? If I refit then this would be my 4th gearbox in as many years.

Yes I am in a bit of a flap about it. I think I write this as much to vent my frustration.

Maybe I just throw it down the track next Sunday & see what happens?

[smithy]

Stick a standard box in and see if the clunk goes away or it might be dmf .just an idea that's all.as long as the fueling is fine then have some fun with it for a change .just make sure the mapping is right that's all and don't run high boost if it is not mapped right .

[stribo]

A standard diff will do your times no favours at all. How about a M66 with LSD?

[graemewelch]

Cant beleve that v band has moved again. Maybe a extra mount/hanger is the soloution

[Wobbly Dave]

Might look to see if I can raise it & lock it off a bit better

[Wobbly Dave]

Good News -
Blitz SBC speed sensor signal is calibrated & working.
Blitz Oil Pressure & Temp are working - these are the separate sensors I bought.

Bad News -
Still not managed to find a tacho signal that will directly interface into the SBC unit - however I think there may be 1 or 2 ways out of that.
Gearbox clunks - need to seek advice of a specialist.
Tial T-piece keeps blowing off - need GW to make a top pipe with the Tial flange welded in place - though I may have to get one made up locally, because of GW's availability (get well soon!)
DP clearance over the ARB is still to be sorted.

[AndysR]

Getting there Dave, good to read your update. Fingers crossed the gearbox issue is easily resolved :)

[Wobbly Dave]

I think Andy must have the golden touch or something. Can you pick my lottery numbers too?

I was feeling a bit down about it all so I thought I spend 30 minutes faffing around to see if I could get the DP & the ARB to stop loving each other quite so much. Maybe muggins 'ere didn't tighten up the V-band clamp but it was possible just by pushing upwards to get the 2 separated. I then tightened the V-band up TAF

I wiggled & jiggled the flexi & cat as much as possible & it didn't fall down as it had before.

Just in case I strapped a piece of water pipe which I cut down the side in a spiral (like the inner tube of a loo roll) to let it sit on the ARB and cable-tied it on (I learned from the master).

I went for a short run and you'll never guess what - only the "gearbox" clunk has vanished. I will confirm tomorrow but perhaps after all the heartache this gearbox is still OK??? WTF!! Usually clunks coming from my stupid top mounts (its the only thing left I haven't changed yet) but other than that it was pretty silent.

I can't tell you how relieved I am. If this gets the all clear then I will dyno Friday if I can get a slot to check my AFRs and Sunday shakedown at Avon.

Its not all shaken down yet & its a long way off the final finished product but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Going to send a letter to Rome to get Andy beatified LOL

[Harvey]

Hope the noise is now gone & turns out to be this easy.

[Wobbly Dave]

Spoke to soon - went out for another run & the clunk is back again.

On a brighter note the dp seems to be holding in position.

[Jamest5r]

I say just go with it for the moment Dave, get it running well and if the box goes bang so be it.

[T5frankie]

I think Andy must have the golden touch or something. Can you pick my lottery numbers too?

I was feeling a bit down about it all so I thought I spend 30 minutes faffing around to see if I could get the DP & the ARB to stop loving each other quite so much. Maybe muggins 'ere didn't tighten up the V-band clamp but it was possible just by pushing upwards to get the 2 separated. I then tightened the V-band up TAF

I wiggled & jiggled the flexi & cat as much as possible & it didn't fall down as it had before.

Just in case I strapped a piece of water pipe which I cut down the side in a spiral (like the inner tube of a loo roll) to let it sit on the ARB and cable-tied it on (I learned from the master).

I went for a short run and you'll never guess what - only the "gearbox" clunk has vanished. I will confirm tomorrow but perhaps after all the heartache this gearbox is still OK??? WTF!! Usually clunks coming from my stupid top mounts (its the only thing left I haven't changed yet) but other than that it was pretty silent.

I can't tell you how relieved I am. If this gets the all clear then I will dyno Friday if I can get a slot to check my AFRs and Sunday shakedown at Avon.

Its not all shaken down yet & its a long way off the final finished product but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Going to send a letter to Rome to get Andy beatified LOL

i may make a trip to avon just to watch you and jim battle it out

[Jamest5r]

i may make a trip to avon just to watch you and jim battle it out

Want revenge over you as well you've kicked my ass enough times lol

[Wobbly Dave]

Spent my day trying to fix a few things. The top mounts have been bothering me for a while - so I bought some IPD H/D ones from PFV. OS came apart quite easily and I borrowed a set of spring clamps from next door. Without my snap-on rattle gun I think this would have been much more challenging. So that went together quite nicely. Indeed there was a crack almost all the way around the central bush. The NS was a different story. The top bolt in the hub sheered in half. Also found that the top bearing was completely FUBAR. So I gave up at that point. Need to order a new seatbelt assembly, top mount bearing and knuckle bolt. This car's still putting up a fight. Condition of the bilsteins is fair - not as stiff as I would prefer. They were new in Aug 2009. I may have to save up and get some more/or something different. I have managed to fix my flaky OS HID and hidden the ballast inside the ECU box.

[T5frankie]

Want revenge over you as well you've kicked my ass enough times lol

lol only just seen this, you may do one year lol

[Wobbly Dave]

Phoned Bilstein - they are chasing the new camber bolt down. I just used a standard one for now. Got a new top mount bearing from Eurocar parts for 30 quid.

Rocking the car side to side - still can't get rid of the clunking from the suspension. Guess I'll have to look at the ARB bushes, again.

New seatbelt will be a week travelling by road from Sweden (can't be flown because it has "explosives"). Given I plan to keep the car for the foreseable future & the youngest 2nd hand part will be 12 years old I think I can justify the 250 quid it cost.

[stribo]

Phoned Bilstein - they are chasing the new camber bolt down. I just used a standard one for now. Got a new top mount bearing from Eurocar parts for 30 quid.

Rocking the car side to side - still can't get rid of the clunking from the suspension. Guess I'll have to look at the ARB bushes, again.

New seatbelt will be a week travelling by road from Sweden (can't be flown because it has "explosives"). Given I plan to keep the car for the foreseable future & the youngest 2nd hand part will be 12 years old I think I can justify the 250 quid it cost.

Just a thought, have you checked the subframe bushes, or changed them, as I'm guessing it's been off a few times. If you want a really clonky car fit coilovers, as my ali top spring cups knock against the top mounts constantly. :(

[graemewelch]

might be somthing else for your car coming your way on friday. if you can pm me your address ill do my best to get it to you for friday. if not itll be monday

[Wobbly Dave]

Super - I've been looking forward to it. Can't go very far until the seatbelt arrives.

[AndysR]

Be interesting to see if you notice the difference with the upgraded top mounts :)

[Wobbly Dave]

I just hope they're longer lasting than most IPD stuff. I imported the repair kit (new bushes) from IPD USA maybe 3 years ago & I am convinced that this is where the remaining clunk is coming from.

[Wobbly Dave]

I finished late on Weds (about 2:30 am) sorting out the last few pieces on the Blitz SBC & I have a tacho signal I can use, but in the end I didn't really need it, although I may look to utilise it more fully later. More of that in a bit.

Firstly I built this out of SS cable ties & then attached the aluminium honeycomb (imported from the US in the end, via ebay) into the 4 inch MAF housing.

I was very determined to be 100% sure there was no risk of it being ingested, so it is glued, pop riveted it. I am chuffed with my own ingenuity as SS cable ties offer no air resistance but there is no way that the honeycomb can buckle. Sadly the glue was complete pain to use so was not as neat as I would have liked.

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[V70 Graham]

Nice work Dave, I'm impressed with the SS cable tie set up.

[Wobbly Dave]

Anyway more important than the new air straightener/ MAF screen was the dyno result. Well finally after 8 years of development (2.5 on the GTX turbo) she made 404 bhp crank (376 bhp with 500Nm @wheels) - running 1.7 bar. Peak IAT was 49 degrees. Ambient 20 degrees.
Started on just actuator pressure which peaked at 1.5 without any input from the Blitz SBC.
We tried 1.75 bar but it made less power. It is mind-bendingly fast. Just how well this will translate on the drag strip is anyones guess, but I am very pleased. Curve is a good shape. Holds AFR about 12.5 without any knock.

Hamish some months ago said that if my car made 400 he'd eat his workboots. Today I said "how would you like those done sir?". Apparently bar the RS Focus - its the most powerful T5 that's ever run on that dyno. We did about 10 runs but this is the best. Sorry but the WINPEP7 on my machine doesn't show crank figs.

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Looking forward to York immensely.

Sounds quite good?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Kc7zyr9KLc

[WOODY T5]

Still carnt drive it tho lol

[smithy]

Weldone Dave and yes it does sound good

[Biff]

That's very impressive Dave & well done for persisting with it & getting those figures.
Hope it transpires to a good 1/4 mile time.
Cracking Q car.

[martybelfastt5]

awsome!!

[Wobbly Dave]

That's very impressive Dave & well done for persisting with it & getting those figures.
Hope it transpires to a good 1/4 mile time.
Cracking Q car.

Limited talent don't forget. LOL

[V70 Graham]

Well done sir, worth persevering with.

[Harvey]

Perseverance on an epic scale well done Dave:eclipsee_

[Hybusamini]

Good work m8

[stribo]

Nice figures Dave, looks like I've got even more catching up to do now.

[T5frankie]

right all this limited talent is bull££££, Dave knows how to do a 1/4 mile like anyone else, so if he cant beat deans time now it aint cos of hi talent, well done dave i cant wait to see it fly

[Jamest5r]

Quality work Mr wobbly well done mate, see you next week for a.beer and a.race :)

[JUDGENINJA]

Congrats Dave... Now we need to see it put to full use!!!

[T5RatherAmusin]

nice one dude!

[p fandango]

right all this limited talent is bull££££, Dave knows how to do a 1/4 mile like anyone else
theirs a difference between knowing it, & being good at it. When you look at the theory side there is nothing to a 1/4mile run, but putting it into action & having the natural ability is another thing. Look at Spesh, give him a car & sometimes he was over half a second quicker than the best the owner could get out of it

[Wobbly Dave]

I was thinking about bringing Spesh as my secret weapon, that's if I can get him off a jet ski for long enough. I am just hoping they'll let me run on the rubber start. Got myself in a right flap last year. And it's There's not their's as in the contraction of "there" & "is"

[T5frankie]

going to york aint gonna get you a good time mate, santa pod is where you need to be

[T5frankie]

theirs a difference between knowing it, & being good at it. When you look at the theory side there is nothing to a 1/4mile run, but putting it into action & having the natural ability is another thing. Look at Spesh, give him a car & sometimes he was over half a second quicker than the best the owner could get out of it

dave is good, ive been in the car with him

[p fandango]

dave is good, ive been in the car with him
on the 1/4mile?

[T5frankie]

on the 1/4mile?

yes

[Wobbly Dave]

I've had to work at it. Best time at York was only 14.088 (6th in my all time best). Santa Pod was were I did my PB as you remember because the engine gave up on the way home.

[stribo]

dave is good, ive been in the car with him

Was you not at North Weald last year when he finished in the wrong lane? More work on talent needed I think.;)

[T5frankie]

I've had to work at it. Best time at York was only 14.088 (6th in my all time best). Santa Pod was were I did my PB as you remember because the engine gave up on the way home.

we both did our pb's that day, i picked your ticket up for you and was a little gutted as i thought i had done ya lol

[T5frankie]

Was you not at North Weald last year when he finished in the wrong lane? More work on talent needed I think.;)

there is no lines there

[stribo]

there is no lines there

There are no corners either. :P A straight line is a straight line. ;)

[T5frankie]

There are no corners either. :P A straight line is a straight line. ;)

you'd be hard pushed to keep up with him on any track steve, perhaps he was being wobbly, who ££££ed up at york doing something similar?

[stribo]

you'd be hard pushed to keep up with him on any track steve, perhaps he was being wobbly, who ££££ed up at york doing something similar?

I'm not slating him Frankie, and yeah, he was being very wobbly. I've never been to York, so no idea.

[T5frankie]

I'm not slating him Frankie, and yeah, he was being very wobbly. I've never been to York, so no idea.

probably was dave also lol

[Wobbly Dave]

I had an epic fail at North Weald but Wobbly is as Wobbly does. I was focused so hard on gear changes & revs that I drifted slightly off line and then couldn't make out which exit was mine & chose the wrong one LOL. OOPS.

it would be good if we could all go to Cadwell or Oulton - but after York I'll be lucky to go anywhere.

[stribo]

I had an epic fail at North Weald but Wobbly is as Wobbly does. I was focused so hard on gear changes & revs that I drifted slightly off line and then couldn't make out which exit was mine & chose the wrong one LOL. OOPS.

it would be good if we could all go to Cadwell - but after York I'll be lucky to go anywhere.

Because you're expecting the car to fail, or because of your wife?

[stribo]

Sounds about right. lol The thing I most remember about Dave at North Weald last year was he'd get back from his run and complain about how he'd cocked it up. lol

[T5frankie]

Sounds about right. lol The thing I most remember about Dave at North Weald last year was he'd get back from his run and complain about how he'd cocked it up. lol

don't mention about cleaning blackdogs car either lol

[t5 pete]

don't mention about cleaning blackdogs car either lol

pmsl poor wobbly

[WOODY T5]

13.3 is all u have to beat dave ;)

[Wobbly Dave]

Because you're expecting the car to fail, or because of your wife?

Family commitments. Engine is much stronger & better built this time. I accidentally ran 2.4 bar through it - and it didnt break.

[theflyingbrick]

ill have a fiver on dave getting in the 13 second club without breaking a sweat :)

[stribo]

ill have a fiver on dave getting in the 13 second club without breaking a sweat :)

Dave's already in the 13 second club.

[Wobbly Dave]

I already am - my pb is 13.93 set at Santa Pod last year. Pay pal is acceptable.

[theflyingbrick]

Dave's already in the 13 second club.

so whos paying me the fiver then hahahaha as I posted it I thought he was but I was at the point of no return lol ok a fiver on dave making dean 2nd fastest ;)

[stribo]

so whos paying me the fiver then hahahaha as I posted it I thought he was but I was at the point of no return lol ok a fiver on dave making dean 2nd fastest ;)

That's the safest fiver you'll ever bet. ;) You want a fiver on which is quicker at North Weald, the S60R, or your 850?

[theflyingbrick]

That's the safest fiver you'll ever bet. ;) You want a fiver on which is quicker at North Weald, the S60R, or your 850?

whats the best time on the s60?

[T5frankie]

i reckon lee's car will be a 13 second car, not at north weald though

[theflyingbrick]

i reckon lee's car will be a 13 second car, not at north weald though

heres to hoping lol

[WOODY T5]

Bring it lol

[stribo]

whats the best time on the s60?

15 seconds ;)

[T5frankie]

whats the best time on the s60?

By his missus LOL

[stribo]

By his missus LOL

'Tis true. :( But it's not so funny she's only 0.01 behind you is it mate?

[Jamest5r]

I'm not taking anymore bets already lost a tenner to Frankie lol looks like u have no chance again this year lad!

[WOODY T5]

I'm not taking anymore bets already lost a tenner to Frankie lol looks like u have no chance again this year lad!looks like u no chance this year again pal

[Wobbly Dave]

Well I've been looking at the graphs from everything, for interest & to give you a comparison.



19T back in March 2012 (run 3 in green) about 320 bhp
last year in March with MBC 1.3 bar (no detonation) Run 30 -
the more wiggly MBC 1.5 bar run from March 2013 (with it pulling out ignition due to det) Run 12
and the new 404bhp run 38 in red.


I think the main difference is the back end of the run 38 from 5.5 onwards & it hits max power at 6500rpm.

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y530/WobblyDave/19TvsMaxBoost2013vsOptimum2013vsMay2014_zps8700a0c 7.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/WobblyDave/media/19TvsMaxBoost2013vsOptimum2013vsMay2014_zps8700a0c 7.jpg.html)

My only bother is the small torque dip between 4200 and 4700. I should like that to be a bit smoother and fuller.

[theflyingbrick]

so does that mean youll be putting some pressure on woody then??

[graemewelch]

Good result but are you happy with those figures or is custom mapping still on the cards

[Wobbly Dave]

I really don't know, is the gods honest truth. Should be good fun finding out though. What really sticks in my throat is not the 2.5 grand or so I've ploughed into getting it up again, its I actually really like Dean. No pressure at all LOL. Oh well it's only money I guess.

[WOODY T5]

so does that mean youll be putting some pressure on woody then??not me that as been trying for last 3 years mr brick

[WOODY T5]

Thanks dave me like u too but good luck tho

[graemewelch]

I really don't know, is the gods honest truth. Should be good fun finding out though. What really sticks in my throat is not the 2.5 grand or so I've ploughed into getting it up again, its I actually really like Dean. No pressure at all LOL. Oh well it's only money I guess.


Guess the proof is in the pudding as they say. Bet it gose well. Im going to try and get to york this year so hopfully ill get to see how she gose

[T5frankie]

i still dont reckon that will be enough to beat dean though

[Wobbly Dave]

i still dont reckon that will be enough to beat dean though
Yeah but if play my Top Gun CD really loud it makes me feel better.

Anyone else wanna pop at me before I've turned up (including Pedro)