2 hours ago, mac11irl said:

 

 

Is that the same show i saw a video of a guy lamping his chevelle into a wall while leaving? 

Nah that’s old 

Got some more bits on order which should be here soonish.

been getting a fault code for egr not working, tried cleaning the egr valve on it but made no difference. So got a egr control valve and a new egr valve and gasket coming. Going to delete the a/c and renew the tensioners on the front end, accessory belt etc. As I’m getting a loud whine off a/c compressor. Be good to free up some space to start making the engine abit more clean 

Sorted my egr fault code with a new egr valve and solenoid fitted, nice easy job 

New continental aux belt and tensioner, Going out for a blast tomorrow and going to get an new exhaust priced up in the afternoon too as that’s next on list

On 18/08/2019 at 20:12, TrevorB33 said:

New continental aux belt and tensioner, Going out for a blast tomorrow and going to get an new exhaust priced up in the afternoon too as that’s next on list

 

Top gear Doncaster are doing some incredible exhaust work at the minute, its where the clio is going once finished and healthy.

New exhaust on truck, gone from the y pipe back, bigger silencer and side exit in front of back wheel with a nice black chrome oval 

Really impressed with the exhaust, almost too quiet though lol

This truck lives on the same street as my Son in London

 

 

 

Edited 4 September, 20196 yr by Auric Goldfinger

32 minutes ago, Auric Goldfinger said:

This truck lives on the same street as my Son in London

 

 

 

Mental, I couldn’t imagine driving/owning something like that in London 

Nice drive out to spiritofyorkshire distillery today, had to get some pics in front of the barrels 

Changed fuel filter as I thought I picked up some crap fuel, see how she goes, k &n do one that fits which is handy to know as it’s avalable off the shelf. Also got some pics of the exhaust really pleased for the price.

And going on a dyno tomorrow see if she’s lost any of the 160bhp from factory  

Not a bad result 148bhp so a little lost over the last 30years, was good to get a baseline for future mods, sounded good though

Been on holiday in the states and purchased a few goodies 😁,

was passing by one of the summit racing shops so was rude not too, such a cool shop, you can literally get anything, cylinder heads, crankshafts, full engines amazing 

Bit of an update, had a couple of new rear tyres on as the old ones were cracking up from age on the sidewalls.

 

started to fit the mountain of bits I’ve had stocked up. Removed a/c  so I fit a new intake I brought. then Started with the headers, went on surprisingly well. Changed both engine mounts while I was there and good job too as the both were shot, 

also got some new plugs.

 

time to clean and paint rocket covers soon, and tidy up all the wiring etc on top of engine

 

Finished off the manifolds and got it warm and retightened bolts, got some new plug leads coming so I can run them under manifold. Lots more to do still, trying not to do it too quick 

 

Edited 17 April, 20206 yr by TrevorB33

Been on my todo list for a while. Master cylinder change as I had a few small bits of rubber floating in there and a spongy pedal. Now changed, bench bled then a full system bleed including freeing off all the nipples. Certainly not been done for a while. 

Fitted some new front springs so should lower it another inch once they have settled, the truck alway sat arse down slightly so should even it up. And just replaced a few brake pipe clips as they were broken 

New dissy cap, rotor, ignition module and fitted some v8 leads and used the longest 6 so I could route them under the exhaust manifolds for a cleaner look 

Tidied up the alternator/power steering support bracket and attached it to the block/manifold after it had to be modded to fit the new manifolds.

 

 

Bit more of an update lots more done, intake fitted up, needed to fit a throttle body spacer so it cleared dipstick tube, but no biggie, lots of brackets and bits painted including rocker covers, water pump, low temp stat fitted 

New black 140a alternator fitted, just going to change the cables to some more heavy duty ones as standard was only 100a,

Finally sorted out a stereo.

its a replacement for standard unit but gives dab/Bluetooth/usb etc from retro sound. 
fitted some 6x9s under the seat to go with the dash speakers, and fitted some more heat tape for extra protection near the manifolds.