MEV Rocket Build

[chuntington101]

As ever looks great! Love the accessory come engine mounting bracket. Really neat idea and keeps everything tidy. Charge cooler heat exchange also looks nice and big, what are it's dimensions?

[MG CHRIS]

Looks stunning so far. When is the target to get it on the road, or is it whenever you get it done.

Keep up the work.

[Mabbx]

chuntington101 said:

As ever looks great! Love the accessory come engine mounting bracket. Really neat idea and keeps everything tidy. Charge cooler heat exchange also looks nice and big, what are it's dimensions?

The pre-rad for the charge cooler is 350mm x 350mm and a 40mm core. It is a twin pass unit so the water runs through the rad twice to aid extra cooling before heading to the charge cooler

[Mabbx]

MG CHRIS said:

Looks stunning so far. When is the target to get it on the road, or is it whenever you get it done.

Keep up the work.

I have had the build 12 months now and I never really give myself a target to get it completed. I wanted to just enjoy putting it together. Without putting myself under any pressure, the car will be registered and roadworthy for Stonleigh next year

[MG CHRIS]

Mabbx said:

MG CHRIS said:

Looks stunning so far. When is the target to get it on the road, or is it whenever you get it done.

Keep up the work.

I have had the build 12 months now and I never really give myself a target to get it completed. I wanted to just enjoy putting it together. Without putting myself under any pressure, the car will be registered and roadworthy for Stonleigh next year

Good should be able to see it then im planing on going to stonleigh next year in my quantum mk1 so should see you there if the car is finished. Keep up the work should look and drive brilliant whens its finished.

[Mabbx]

Exhaust is back from ceramic coating and re-fitted. Hard wearing and not easy to chip. The company supply F1, lamborghini, Pagani etc. Not as expensive as I initially thought either. They guarentee a 33% heat reduction:

[Mabbx]

Had some polycarbonate side panels CNC cut as I will not be having an engine cover. Also decided on a solid aluminium fuel filler line with a flexible connection to the tank:

[MG CHRIS]

Very nice. I might be interested in there new lightweight exocet will be going to exeter tomorrow to have a look.

[Mabbx]

Charge cooler and petrol tank in situe:

[Mabbx]

Air side to the charge cooler is now made and fitted:

[chuntington101]

That chargecooler is MASSIVE! what is it rated at?

[burntout]

Hi There,

Never looked in this forum before.... Looks like ive been missing out.

Just have to say what a fantastic piece of kit this looks, amazing... I admire anyone with the skills to build a car up from scratch.

And what a clean garage.... Will keep an eye on the progress......

[Megaflow]

Wow, just wow...



What is likely to weigh when finished?

[Mabbx]

Thanks for the comments. This is my first kit build and I must admit I am enjoying every moment. I have had the charge cooler made to fit the space I had to the maximum. The company who made it mainly do work for Radical so should be well up to the job. The core size is very big and more than adequate for my car, (300+ BHP) but the bigger the better !!

Pic below from last week ends Motorsport Show at the Ricoh centre. This week it's off to the Top Gear live show.

[Mabbx]

Car is now back at home safe and sound after it's month holiday getting around some shows. A nice surprise last night was on Motors TV were my car was on the Motorsport UK show review Will be shown again on Monday 12th at 12:00 hrs.

Will now be on with the plumbing of oil coolers, water, fuel etc, and next step will be going to the Dyno to be mapped and power run set ups

[downsman]

It looks absolutely stunning, you must be getting impatient to drive it

[MG CHRIS]

Ive been following your build over on the mev forums and its very impressive i can't wait to see it some time. I should start on my mev build next year the lightweight exocet can't wait to start it and if mine turns out half as good as yours i will be happy just got to sell my mgb gt first. By the way you have got a much cleaner garage than me where are all your tools.

[Mabbx]

downsman said:

It looks absolutely stunning, you must be getting impatient to drive it

I am itching to get it on the rolling road and set up as the first phase, just to see what it can produce ! yes, then will be the manic rush to get it IVA'd and road worthy for next years events

[Mabbx]

MG CHRIS said:

Ive been following your build over on the mev forums and its very impressive i can't wait to see it some time. I should start on my mev build next year the lightweight exocet can't wait to start it and if mine turns out half as good as yours i will be happy just got to sell my mgb gt first. By the way you have got a much cleaner garage than me where are all your tools.

Thanks Chris. The MEV group is growing very nicley and well worth investing into the brand. The events next year that are planned just for MEV owners is amazing - including their own race circuit, of which we are able to have a say in the lay-out !!

[v8will]

That's a very nice build. Must have a browse at the MEV forums. These kits are getting me interested.