New Project

[vixpy1]

So.. the RX7 Cab is a bit floppy with a bit more power, its now got a Power FC and is running 240bhp and 265ft/lbs.. but the chassis is like soggy blamonche!



So, I have managed to get this..







Amazingly its lacking rust, the plan is to strip it, seam weld it.. cage it and put the engine and gearbox from the rx7-cab into it.. then get a good 400bhp

The aim is 400bhp per ton.

Did i mention its going to be painted BMW Avus blue

Edited by vixpy1 on Friday 2nd February 22:15

[slinky]

I do like your style charlie..

Bring it up to shakey when you're done for a bit of RWYB'ing..

[madazrx7]

Good project Charlie!
We're actually giving up on our FC, have had a horror run with engines so Russell wants to sell it and start again with a FD and a different engine builder.

One problem with sharing a car (well Russell actually pays the bills) is different opinions. He wants to combine bling and performance, if it was up to me I'd put a 400BHP FD engine into a 1st Gen body, now THAT would really fly!!

[danger mouse]

Should be a buddy screamer!

Thought that was an Audi colour... not sure if it will suit the Big Rex unless you give it a nice race livery kind of look though.

I await the proof that I am wrong.

Have fun!

Edited by danger mouse on Wednesday 3rd January 01:38

[Pierscoe1]

sounds like a fantastic project!

...awaiting the pics/build report updates!

[steve bowen]

Sound like fun

[vixpy1]

Update..

Most of the interior has now gone

[Turbo T]

Looking good Charlie, remenber I have pallets coming over every few weeks if you need anything from the US.

[vixpy1]

Turbo T said:

Looking good Charlie, remenber I have pallets coming over every few weeks if you need anything from the US.

I will need a turbo from the states at some point

Working on finding you a good scooby.

[Calorus]

Jealous, Jealous - do you want the space savers?

No sigs please.

Edited by Gazboy on Thursday 11th January 23:48

[vixpy1]

In the long run, i doubt it

[Calorus]

Good, good - I could do with something for late night thuggery in deserted Industrial Estates... ASBO worthy, I'm sure, but at least I'm a good boy in public.

I may be on the beg!

Keep us up to date on the build.

[Turbo T]

vixpy1 said:

Turbo T said:

Looking good Charlie, remenber I have pallets coming over every few weeks if you need anything from the US.

I will need a turbo from the states at some point

Working on finding you a good scooby.

Let me know as they are dirt cheap ATM. PTE are doing 67P DBB's which is basically a T04Z but almost half the cost

[vixpy1]

Going to need a GT30/40 soon for the other project, got a good source for those ?

[Turbo T]

If you have the full specs I can certainly get it. Is it a stock Garrett or something else.

[vixpy1]

Stock Garrett as far as i'm aware

[Turbo T]

That doesnt sound like a stock Garrett, they would normally be the frame size ( GT30) followed by the compressor exducer size ( say 71mm) so GT3071.

I will do some looking. What flange is it? T3? internal WG or not?

[Turbo T]

hold on it maybe an Australian Garrett.

[vixpy1]

Will find out some more details of the specific turbo Terry and get back to you

[Turbo T]

dont worry I think its a GT3076 or GT3082

Edited by Turbo T on Thursday 11th January 21:34