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So today it begins....
« on: 19 January 2009, 08:37:25 »
I now have everything ready to start Mick Dundees car.

Headgaskets, stem seals etc (I have been slowly getting best deals on these over the last 2 months!)
Inserts for the re-location of lambda sensors.

Also got a set of 3.0 cams for it.....and the total budget so far is sub 200 quid!

So it gets moved onto the drive tonight and the stripdown begins.

First job will be a strip down to the block, remove the front pipes and work on the heads, this will probably take around 1 month (heads and inlet will get a stage 1 port and math).

I cna also dispel a few myths along the way I suspect!

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Re: So today it begins....
« Reply #1 on: 19 January 2009, 08:49:08 »
Good luck!

I'll bring that towbar you wanted when we next come up.
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Re: So today it begins....
« Reply #2 on: 19 January 2009, 08:50:20 »
Excellent, I cant wait to see his face!
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Re: So today it begins....
« Reply #3 on: 19 January 2009, 09:39:32 »
Will be interested to hear the results. :y Worth doing a pull on a rolling road first just for comparison's sake?

Kevin
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Re: So today it begins....
« Reply #4 on: 19 January 2009, 09:41:21 »
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Will be interested to hear the results. :y Worth doing a pull on a rolling road first just for comparison's sake?

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I do believe that he has a certain test route and compares performance from a certain roundabout to the start of town  :-X
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« Reply #5 on: 19 January 2009, 09:45:33 »
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Will be interested to hear the results. :y Worth doing a pull on a rolling road first just for comparison's sake?

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I do believe that he has a certain test route and compares performance from a certain roundabout to the start of town  :-X


Correct.....currently stands at 75mph for this car
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Will be interested to hear the results. :y Worth doing a pull on a rolling road first just for comparison's sake?

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I do believe that he has a certain test route and compares performance from a certain roundabout to the start of town  :-X


Correct.....currently stands at 75mph for this car

Probbably more accurate than a lot of rolling roads. Always good to have a "before and after". ;)

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Re: So today it begins....
« Reply #7 on: 19 January 2009, 09:49:58 »
if possible piccies please  ::)
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Re: So today it begins....
« Reply #8 on: 19 January 2009, 12:51:05 »
Let me know if just doing one set of valve stem seals isnt enough and you fancy doing some more......!!

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Re: So today it begins....
« Reply #9 on: 19 January 2009, 13:11:50 »
Intresting..is this Mikes 2.6 or the runabout he purchased ?
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Re: So today it begins....
« Reply #10 on: 19 January 2009, 13:18:16 »
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Intresting..is this Mikes 2.6 or the runabout he purchased ?

Its the 2.6....his pride and joy!

Hence the towbar
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« Reply #11 on: 19 January 2009, 13:22:06 »
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Intresting..is this Mikes 2.6 or the runabout he purchased ?

Its the 2.6....his pride and joy!

Hence the towbar

Quality  ;D

love It  :y
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« Reply #12 on: 19 January 2009, 15:54:46 »
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Will be interested to hear the results. :y Worth doing a pull on a rolling road first just for comparison's sake?

Kevin
I do believe that he has a certain test route and compares performance from a certain roundabout to the start of town  :-X

I Know the one.  I almost helped you with the strip last night by removing the wheels for you Mark ;D ;D ;D
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Re: So today it begins....
« Reply #13 on: 19 January 2009, 16:32:27 »
Mark - can you let me know on the sources of parts as I have a similar job to do on mine. I am considering a £100 banger for a week or so while I do mine when the weather improves.

Not so bothered on the porting - but it would be rude not to - I am also considering a head skim to raise compression slightly.

Might move the LPG nozzles to the inlet manifold too.

I wonder if I can get a £100 FL banger ;D

BTW Got the rad :y
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