And so it begins....................

[Chilliman]

I'm surprised there doesn't seem to be an 'off the shelf' breather kit for highly tuned heavy breathing RV8's Such a kit might include additional flame trap for passenger side rocker cover, air/oil separator, catch tank, hoses and brackets etc.... Are we re-inventing the wheel each time we get lots of oil in the plenum on a well tuned motor??? (oversimplified I know, doesn't account for underlying causes etc)

It's not like high tuned heavy breathing RV8's is a new thing.... Or is it????

[SILICONEKID343HP]

Sardonicus said:

il leaks and if still using the Rover PCV system a plenum filled with oil followed by a James Bond style smoke screen with big power increases with the RV8 I would also shy away from the original PCV system its far to easy to overload its function my opinion is keep the stock system till it cant cope with the increased crankcase breathing any more (tuned/more power) because it does a good job otherwise in so much as it keeps the engine oil cleaner for longer thus keeping the inards cleaner

Edited by Sardonicus on Monday 11th November 16:14

Did I create a smoke screen at Pod a month back ? probably you did not notice taking the ps out of me

I did drill the mushroom vent out ,if that`s got anything to do with it !

[spend]

Sardonicus said:

ore CR more crankcase pressure Dave for kick off then factor in increased RPM for longer periods etc i.e track-days forced induction & nitrous I'm pro PCV anyway never liked open breathers or catch tank's doing an impression of Ivor The Engine when hot on idle anyway

Edited by Sardonicus on Monday 11th November 17:07

The example I referred to is running 10.78:1... Can't see many 5 litres apart from full race lumps that will be even near that (we took the block down to minimal safe piston clearance v the heads using std 500 crank/rods/pistons).

RPM with throttle open SHOULD create less vacuum if the PCV is plumbed correctly and just maintain the relatively small vacuum (few psi) created from idle. I think it all foo bars if the case / inlet is too open and results in massive airflow through the crankcase pulling all & sundry with it.

[Sardonicus]

SILICONEKID343HP said:

Did I create a smoke screen at Pod a month back ? probably you did not notice taking the ps out of me

I did drill the mushroom vent out ,if that`s got anything to do with it !

No smoke Daz your car is consistently quick even with your wiring issues etc

[db484bhpv8]

Sardonicus said:

SILICONEKID343HP said:

Did I create a smoke screen at Pod a month back ? probably you did not notice taking the ps out of me

I did drill the mushroom vent out ,if that`s got anything to do with it !

No smoke Daz your car is consistently quick even with your wiring issues etc

There was some. I guessed it was just a little getting by the valve guides on gearchanges.
Nothing much to worry about.

[SILICONEKID343HP]

db484bhpv8 said:

There was some. I guessed it was just a little getting by the valve guides on gearchanges.
Nothing much to worry about.

What on a very low mileage engine ..

[phazed]

And back on topic!

A couple from the underground car park where I played "wiff waff" this evening .

Newly fitted 18s and 17s with Tripple 8s on.

[carsy]

Looking good.

[phazed]

Nothing too interesting happening.

I spoke to GAZ regarding minor rattles that I can hear and they are machining up some tighter spec ally spacers for the mounting bolts for my Monos, good guys!

New garage well on its way, base in, reinforced piers built and topped off by a reinforced concrete ring beam.
Walls will be concrete block infill.
Size of garage is deceptive, 6.5x6.10m.
Roof will be pitched to match other garage on Jan 06.

I bought a 3.5 tonne 2 post lift that is residing behind the faithful Landy and will be installed as soon as the roof is on.

Lucky my neighbour is a sparks!

I'll be open for a chim get together again and anyone who wants a tinker on their car using the lift is welcome.

Watch this space..........

Edited by phazed on Wednesday 18th December 15:30

[zed4]

phazed said:

I'll be open for a chim get together again and anyone who wants a tinker on their car using the lift is welcome.

Watch this space..........

That looks fantastic. I'd be interested in a little get together, nothing needs fixing on my car right now, but give it time!

[macdeb]

phazed said:

Nothing too interesting happening.

I spoke to GAZ regarding minor rattles that I can hear and they are machining up some tighter spec ally spacers for the mounting bolts for my Monos, good guys!

New garage well on its way, base in, reinforced piers built and topped off by a reinforced concrete ring beam.
Walls will be concrete block infill.
Size of garage is deceptive, 6.5x6.10m.
Roof will be pitched to match other garage on Jan 06.

I bought a 3.5 tonne 2 post lift that is residing behind the faithful Landy and will be installed as soon as the roof is on.

Lucky my neighbour is a sparks!

I'll be open for a chim get together again and anyone who wants a tinker on their car using the lift is welcome.

Watch this space..........

Edited by phazed on Wednesday 18th December 15:30

Sometimes you must think, 'where did it all go wrong'.

[phazed]

macdeb said:

Sometimes you must think, 'where did it all go wrong'.

Quite the opposite Mac, mostly it's gone right and the wrong things I quickly forget about, that's man thinking for you.

No 3 son is a qualified mechanic so it'll get used, in fact I'll probably have to arm wrestle him for "ramp" time

[Sardonicus]

That's going to be the biz Peter

[SILICONEKID346HP]

Just had a measure up I can get the bottom of the car 7ft high before it hits the boot and bonnet ,the roof is pitched so higher in the middle .

Where do I get a lift and what type ,can you get them single phase ? Does the floor need anything done to it ?

[Alexdaredevils]

Any one else scared that Daz is going to operate a lift with out supervision?

[QBee]

Daz, Peter has done the research, so email him.

[Chuffmeister]

I must be missing something here? Search on Fleabay for a single phase lift… 30 seconds later:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/car-van-2-POST-CAR-LIFT-...

There are loads of used ones, so you could always get a 3 phase converter:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/161164706213?lpid=8...

PS… your 'second' garage is going to be awesome Peter… I'm well jealous!!!

[Alexdaredevils]

Chuffmeister said:

PS… your 'second' garage is going to be awesome Peter… I'm well jealous!!!

It's the 3rd!

[Goaty Bill]

QBee said:

Daz, Peter has done the research, so email him.

Sometimes old man, I think you are just too sensible for this place.
And then, I read another of your posts and.... Order is restored.


ETA
I should add, that I took this to be a sensible one


ETA2
Ahh yes - the topic at hand;
Looking good Peter
I will drop in for a personal inspection of the facilities at the earliest opportunity

Edited by Goaty Bill on Wednesday 18th December 20:19

[QBee]

That's me, here when anyone needs a lift.....