Andy Stocker
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Registered: 31st Aug 00
Location: Herts Drives: Porsche 911
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quote:
Originally posted by Warren G
why andy?
i feel im going to far on this one, but never mind
all hydralics stripped, soaked for a week in engine cleaner, cleaned, and rebuild
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8295/SNC00738.jpg
Because on standard boost it was too quiet, on my Punto it sounded awesome though 
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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well its gonna have a vxr turbo tomorrow and running 12-14psi i guess
should sound okay 
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swill_omnibus
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Registered: 12th Dec 07
Location: : S. wales Drives: Dodge Caliber
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Looking good VXr turbo should be 
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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astra found itself a new turbo
Astra G vxr turbo cooling kit
One brand new VXR turbo
before used to go flat 5k, now just pulls to limiter! feels more laggy mind, doesnt come on boost fully until 3k,
turbo owe me £150 profit, as sold my old turbo already  
this sexy bit of kit came today
steel billet lightened flywheel
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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rarb to make the astra handle and its going to have to do combe now 
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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engine has been checked for clearances, 2mm at tdc to cam lift
was going to bolt on head, but had no dowels 
need to get some cam seals, as i cant find any, then can time the engine up
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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Fly wheel looks good where did you get it from in the end?
Good work btw
quote:
Originally posted by Warren G
quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
Looks like its moving along fast now
Did you get a good deal on the vxr one?
free 
[Edited on 28-03-2010 by gavin18787]
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Linch
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Registered: 4th May 06
Location: Whickham, Tyne and Wear
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Snazzy
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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vxgsl on migweb
got far to many things to do in my head atm
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corsadonk
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Registered: 4th Jul 09
Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire
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My old Astra went well at Combe, it gave me the track day bug
Got any track time booked?
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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2 sessions
everything iv bought for the asta, apart from exhasut i can sell for the same money, so i dont see it as a waste
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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wondering if I cut up this arb whether it'll fit the clio?
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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quote:
Originally posted by Warren G
2 sessions
everything iv bought for the asta, apart from exhasut i can sell for the same money, so i dont see it as a waste
Yer second hand mods are where its at all of the mods for the civic cost me nothing and I made £100 on the airbox. Bought for £375 and sold for £475, Winner
[Edited on 30-03-2010 by gavin18787]
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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had to cut the back cover due to the stupid pullies that rub on it
cambelt on timed up
so the spec there
Z18XE standard bore 80.47mm i think
Blocked honed, and decked
SBD metal rollers
Piper veriner pullies
Newman 288degree cams, 11.07mm lift
Ported and polished head
X16XE rods with ARP bolts
Z18XE pistons with piston cut outs
Gm cambelt
1.6 sump
modified pick up pipe
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Linch
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Registered: 4th May 06
Location: Whickham, Tyne and Wear
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Looking Good, I have the same Verniers only in red
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Valesidecc
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Registered: 11th Mar 10
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Looking forward to seeing this motor finished already..
I also have a z18xe, still deciding weather to throw some throttles on it or turbo the thing later..
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Jon_C
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Registered: 7th Dec 05
Location: Suffolk
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Lookin good Warren. Do you have all you need to get it running now
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swill_omnibus
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Registered: 12th Dec 07
Location: : S. wales Drives: Dodge Caliber
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Looking amazing mate fair-due!
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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simple answer no
No engine management atm, but got some on order
need to get my rocker cover back, as moving the breather location, then get it painted
inlet manifold is being welded up and relocting brake servo take off to port no. 4 instead of 1
and thats about it!
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swill_omnibus
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Registered: 12th Dec 07
Location: : S. wales Drives: Dodge Caliber
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Not much left then...
You still got the other managment for sale?
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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sold, think im getting something called mtec for a good price
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swill_omnibus
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Registered: 12th Dec 07
Location: : S. wales Drives: Dodge Caliber
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Long as it does whats need be eh!
You seen my very bad handy-work on the induction fitting ...
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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doesnt look quite connected...
astra makes 256bhp and 317lbft
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swill_omnibus
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Registered: 12th Dec 07
Location: : S. wales Drives: Dodge Caliber
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Ah you'd be surprised, it's highly connected, just after you mentioned that the coolant kit won't fit now, my engine bay plans are all in the air
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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almost there.....
repainting 4-2-1 manifold
upside down engine
breather holes blocked off and one hole relocated
old holes no more
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