Johnny 550 is Coming!

[mikey k]

Looks like Johnny 550's starting to come together already!

Shiny new 5.0L block with new liners and machined block to head face/surface


IMG_5515 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Lovely prep on the liners


IMG_9151 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr


IMG_0078 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Custom head gasket is here as well!


IMG_6724 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Looking forward to this now!

Edited by mikey k on Friday 25th January 10:55

[tonyhall38]

I thought it was Kevin....

[yeti]

There's a queue and you're behind me Mr K

At least I hope so

[Neil1300R]

[mikey k]

yeti said:

There's a queue and you're behind me Mr K

At least I hope so

you'll be fine!
I'm in no rush

[mikey k]

Neil1300R said:

excellent - didn't think of that!

[Neil1300R]

mikey k said:

excellent - didn't think of that!

Thought it was appropriate - a bit of a nutter!

[Jockman]

Looking good Mr K.

My favourite picture is No1 - it's a crayon thing

[George29]

How come you've had a new block Mikey? I thought you were having yours bored out? What are you doing with your old block?

yeti said:

There's a queue and you're behind me Mr K

At least I hope so

We've been waiting for your 6.5 litre block forever! Is it even coming?

[yeti]

George29 said:

We've been waiting for your 6.5 litre block forever! Is it even coming?

The block has been done for many months! The heads have now been ported and all components sourced. Just a question now of paying for it

Reason for new block for both Mikey and I is so that the engine can be built offline and you don't give up your car for several months! The old blocks are taken back by BR on an exchange basis... No coffee tables for you

[George29]

yeti said:

The block has been done for many months! The heads have now been ported and all components sourced. Just a question now of paying for it

Reason for new block for both Mikey and I is so that the engine can be built offline and you don't give up your car for several months! The old blocks are taken back by BR on an exchange basis... No coffee tables for you

Surely soon-to-be-mrs-Yeti will understand if the wedding is delayed for you to have a new engine?

I wouldn't want a V8 coffee table either, you wouldn't be able to fit anything useful on that tiny area

[mikey k]

As yeti says it makes the down time shorter
Also means there is complete 4.7 factory engine available

[Grant3]

Nice one Mikey, it does look superb, when is it likely to be ready for lift off?

[mikey k]

Grant3 said:

Nice one Mikey, it does look superb, when is it likely to be ready for lift off?

summer time as there are a few other specialist parts needed.

[mikey k]

Chatting to "Dr" Mike last night Bruce will be starting to lay hands on in the next few weeks
The boys at BR are all getting rather excited having seem various components for Johnny 550 go on to 4.7's with great results
The sum of the parts and increased capacity is going to create a monster

[yeti]

mikey k said:

Chatting to "Dr" Mike last night Bruce will be starting to lay hands on in the next few weeks
The boys at BR are all getting rather excited having seem various components for Johnny 550 go on to 4.7's with great results
The sum of the parts and increased capacity is going to create a monster

Exciting times, it's going to be an amazing car

[yeti]

mikey k said:

Also means there is complete 4.7 factory engine available

Wonder if that'd fit in my Morgan

[Lunablack]

yeti said:

Wonder if that'd fit in my Morgan

I gave it serious consideration..... Before deciding that in the long run it would make more sense for me to put the funds towards a newer car

[robgt]

Purdey is booked in with BR on our return from the Geneva trip. 5 ltr cylinder heads , dual induction system and twin throttle bodies being the order of the day. Bamford Mikes aim is 520 + BHP. Johnny 550 will be a bit of a monster with an additional 30 odd BHP. I hope my project will be completed in time for the Wales bash!

[jonby]

very excited for you mikey - can't wait to see the results