stevegough
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 posted on 22/1/10 at 08:55 PM |
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FINALLY - fitting day for my XE!!
Had a really great day today, and I am really pleased with the result of months of trial fits, measuring, planning, and modifications to the chassis.
Fantastic feeling - who knows how euphoric I'll be when I finally get it on the road!
I would like to say a quick thank - you to all the guys on here who have helped and advised me along the way - it is great to have this backup, gives
me the ability to tackle it with some confidence.
8 new photos in my archive including this one........
 
Rescued attachment a tight fit, but a fit.jpg
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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scootz
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| posted on 22/1/10 at 08:55 PM |
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It's Evolution Baby!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 22/1/10 at 09:00 PM |
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Nice one 
Cant wait for the start up vid 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 22/1/10 at 09:19 PM |
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Looking good!
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Canada EH!
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| posted on 22/1/10 at 09:46 PM |
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Looks very nice, is it the photo or is the dizzy very close to the frame, ie: could an oil pan strike push the dizzy into the frame?
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stevegough
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| posted on 22/1/10 at 10:25 PM |
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No, it is the way the photo has been taken - the diz is about 2 to 3 inches above the frame, but thanks for your comment!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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loggyboy
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| posted on 22/1/10 at 11:09 PM |
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Are you retaining the sfi box and standard injection or is that just there before the new fueling system comes along?
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stevegough
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 08:56 AM |
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Keeping it totally standard - Multipoint injection, standard throttlebody, SFI box and mototronic ECU.
One of the biggest problems I have had with this is getting the massive cast ally inlet manifold to fit in the chassis.
Also, the SFI box is going to have to be poking out the bonnet - either that or in a bulge or scoop.
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 09:11 AM |
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The inlet side of the efi is mahoosive thats why i went megasquirt. You could try using a powercap and remote airbox though.
You may still need to cut the bonnet but not as much as the sfi would need.
[Edited on 23/1/10 by omega 24 v6]
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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stevegough
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 10:12 AM |
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Thanks for the reply omega, I was originally going to fit a powercap, but even the fuel regulator is above the bonnet line, so there is going to have
to be some chopping of bonnet anyway - the exhaust also exits through the bonnet - there isn't going to be much of it left!
Also, I rather like the looks of the SFI box!
By the way, is Mahoosive a scottish word for 'quite big' ?
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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loggyboy
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| posted on 23/1/10 at 10:42 AM |
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There is cheaper option than the powercap (mantzel/courtenay sytle), you can buy an adapter plate (ebay/migweb etc) and put the pipe from an ecotec
engine, that would save some space.
Personally id just keep an eye out for some cheap 40/45s.
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ritchunt
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| posted on 29/1/10 at 11:27 PM |
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i looked into this before i went down the carb route as there was no way i could fit the standard injection manifold into my locost chassis without a
huge buldge in the bonnet theres a company on ebay selling a fuel rail adapter so that you can remove that regulator that sticks right up then you
just use a inline injection regulator ill try to find a link for it
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ritchunt
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| posted on 29/1/10 at 11:32 PM |
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/C20LET-Turbo-Calibra-Engine-Fuel-Rail-Regulator-Adapter_W0QQitemZ380200801500QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_S
M?hash=item5885bbd4dc
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stevegough
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| posted on 30/1/10 at 03:06 PM |
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ta for the info, Rich - however, I don't think the fuel reg is going to be too much of a problem, other than the sensor tube is almost vertical,
and the rubber pipe will chafe on the underside of the bonnet.
It is a week since I started this thread, and I have had time to not fix, but (loose) fit the scuttle, nosecone and bonnet - the fit is FAR better
than I dared to wish for - with a powercap, the bonnet will need a small scoop or bulge, but that's all!
See the photo - starting to look like a car, now!!.jpg)
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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stevegough
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| posted on 30/1/10 at 03:14 PM |
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This was the situation with the nosecone when I trial - fitted it to measure up + make the engine mount - it looked like I was going to be cutting.
The difference between then and now is that the side panels have lifted the GRP positions, and I now have about 5 / 7 mm between the top of the engine
and the nosecone.
Magic!
 
Rescued attachment nosecone lifted.jpg
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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