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BeArDy

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26th Feb 07 at 22:20

quote:
Originally posted by jamesvalver
lookin good and very expencive! im only rebuilding a xe and its costing enough lol.

i always though that twin engined cars were legal but only one engine can be use on the road. in theory u have a corsa that is either FWD,RWD or 4WD

well this is the plan for the Test days, when i get on the runway with redline and there timing gear, we are going to run 0-60 0-100 1/4mile for all FWD,RWD and 4WD to see how all the times change.

As for expense wll ye BUT you got to think after you have built your corsa or whatever you move onto another car which is alittle faster etc.
I am going all out, yes it costing BUT i will save in the long run not starting another project or wanting somthing faster. I will just carry on deleloping the twin engine......

Scotty C

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26th Feb 07 at 23:12

This is gonna be one crazy corsa

Any idea on predicted times, 0-60mph, 1/4 mile etc?

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27th Feb 07 at 12:13

quote:
Originally posted by BeArDy
Turbos have just been ordered
should be here within 7 days (they say)

2 x Garrett GT3071R

good for 500bhp without pushing them to the max

where did you get them from? US?

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27th Feb 07 at 12:18

Mark Shead really is the man on Autronic beardy, the other guy i would consider speaking to just of of intrest is dave walker of emerald

Mattb

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27th Feb 07 at 17:46

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Originally posted by BeArDy
May not be cable as yet, theres another route i am planning which i far more special

I think i am going to run Autronic few reasons :-
- It has that many imputs you can have both the engines talking as such (if front engine boost cuts, the rear ecu will pick it up and cut rear)
- Has almost every option on it so never need any addons
- Marks from MAD supose to be the bollox and really helpful, he also offers outstanding aftercare anytime any place he can help he will

But theres £3000 on ECUs

Excellent.. thats pretty much the way the vag v10 /w12 works - twin ecu's - would be the best way to run imo..

MAD's just down the road from me

[Edited on 27-02-2007 by Mattb]

[Edited on 27-02-2007 by Mattb]

BeArDy

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27th Feb 07 at 17:51

AK - Yes the Turbos are from the US from Garrett as we are trying to become a UK dealer for Garrett.

ECU's will be the last thing on my list, so loads of time to talk to people and make sure i get the right system.....

Update today, my Lifeline Fire Extenguisher system which is a full Plumbed system with 2 outlets so i can have one over each engine, for just in case

i have seen the video of the twin engine golf which go's up into flames....

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27th Feb 07 at 18:07

those 2 nozzle lifelines are pretty cheap arent they! Was looking at one last niggt...80quid or something.

Prob going to move to a plumbed in system once i have things up and running a bit. I have the OMP handheld for now just in case

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27th Feb 07 at 18:08

Garret - yup.... makes you wonder what some UK tuners/firms are making off these turbo's!!! I suppose they cant really evade import tax as easy as a private individual etc so maybe not that much of a margin after all.

BeArDy

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27th Feb 07 at 18:10

There not the best nozzles but aslong as it puts a fire out i am happy

Was £100 off Fleebay bargin if you ask me, to save your car.
Will prob get a small hand held one for a back up aswell

Novaneil

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27th Feb 07 at 19:15

This really is a fantastic project, and its great your sharing your build process with people unlike some car owners which reveal their machines when finished.

Personally I love that spoiler! Neat and Subtle... perfect

Im guessing you'll be running 2 x F28's and Quiaffe Diff's or possible Plate diffs as its being built for straight line speed mainly?

Keep posting updates

Neil

BeArDy

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27th Feb 07 at 19:25

I am running 2 x F28's Both with Quaife Diffs, i already have one box done with a diff already in, just need to buy another diff for the second one.

I know how much i enjoy looking at peoples progress on there projects reason why i keep putting updates

[Edited on 27-02-2007 by BeArDy]

SportBoy

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27th Feb 07 at 19:27

hope the boxes hold out! be another large bill for 2 straight cut f28s if not lol

Robin

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27th Feb 07 at 19:29

Were there no other gearboxes you could have used Adam? like the F40 or whatever it is?

BeArDy

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27th Feb 07 at 19:30

quote:
Originally posted by SportyBoy
hope the boxes hold out! be another large bill for 2 straight cut f28s if not lol

Well i have been thinking about this

I think once the car is done and working 100% then its a matter of moving on replacing thing to develop the car to the next level.
I think traction and the gearboxs will be my down side when its all up and running.

BeArDy

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27th Feb 07 at 19:33

quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Were there no other gearboxes you could have used Adam? like the F40 or whatever it is?

F28 is the best FWD gearbox which can hold the most ammount of power (as far as i know) i did think about running 2 x F23's as these are cable shift BUT i wanted the 6 gears for top speed runs (180+MPH).
All other boxes which can handle alot of power are all RWD

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27th Feb 07 at 19:34

PMSL at 180mph in a corsa, if it happens, thats very brave

Robin

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27th Feb 07 at 19:35

The F40 is the one in the Vectra VXR, that might be worth a look

BeArDy

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27th Feb 07 at 19:39

quote:
Originally posted by jr
PMSL at 180mph in a corsa, if it happens, thats very brave

Russ last year at TOTB did 166mph with a 380bhp Astra with some to go.

Weather i drive the car at them speeds is a differant matter

I shit myself at high speeds in the V6

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27th Feb 07 at 19:40

im not doubting its possible if everything works, but that is something i'd have to think twice about doing

[Edited on 27-02-2007 by jr]

BeArDy

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27th Feb 07 at 19:44

Tell me about it

Strap it to a dyno and will go for it on there

alot Safer if you ask me.

Reason why i am alittle scared of Mark (MAD) live mapping the car, as i read the post about Neils on MIG where Mark kept shouting at him for not keping his foot down as he was shitting it doing silly speeds

I think i will have him book Norris's Dyno

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27th Feb 07 at 19:49

hve you seen the vid of mark driving rod tarrys car along the motorway iirc

remember this is the man that did 200mph in a sierra, in the rain, wearing a cardigan

SportBoy

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27th Feb 07 at 19:49

ive heard volvo make a very strong fwd gearbox its a getrag one too i think like the f28 but not sure which it is

..weather its stronger than the f28 im unsure then if it is its getting them to fit and work

corb

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28th Feb 07 at 16:51

just drop the car at quaiffe, tell them 'make it happen'.

Give them the keys and leave.

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28th Feb 07 at 16:57

and return with some lube and about 14k

flybikeslee

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28th Feb 07 at 17:08

Beardy, please give me your car?

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