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The plans are to run the engine on individual throttle bodies with possibly a smidgen of porting once Ive got the whole thing up and running, I'm looking for a responsive drive with a reasonable amount of power circa 250bhp with plenty or torque.
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So heres where we start with a de-engined car:
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And a large lump of V6, VVTi goodness, for the bargain price of
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The collection of parts has so far included an HKS Turbo exhaust from Leeroy:
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A Fidanza flywheel and Exedy clutch from Ultrarev in the States, a DTA P8 Pro ECU from Perfect Touch and a Rev 2 Turbo box and drive shafts from Jon at STB.
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Ive also just purchased a set of stainless exhaust manifolds from the US.
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My MK1 is already fitted with KYB shocks, Whiteline springs and a High and Tight rear ARB on the suspension front
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The work done on her so far includes:
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Painted cam covers with Plasticote, shiny blue for that little bit of bling
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Removed the old Engine mounts from the Mk1, mmmmmmmm grinder
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Flywheel and clutch on
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Engine and box mated up:
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Many, many thanks to Stuart
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Engine bay degreased, as it was truly manky and covered in metal flecks from the grinding and oil from way back when one of my oil cooler pipes let go:
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Driveshafts reconditioned, new boots and ends were put on
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The new ends are required so that the turbo driveshafts will mate up to the Mk1 hubs.
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As the long turbo shaft is supported I needed to make up a bracket so it can be bolted to the block, with a huge amount of inspiration from Mr Woods Ive made one up, it still needs some
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Ill try and update this as I go as well as my build thread on Twobrutal, next job is to find an engine hoist and get the damn thing into the bay.
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