bit excited...

[Archbish]

Well, I just wanted to see if the gearbox mount would fit.  and it did (after a bit of work) so then I just wanted to see if it was strong, so I did this

It still needs the engine mounts done, and the sump sorted, butit does look kinda neat in there, don\'t it...

[MikeLMR]

Excellent ... makes for big sense of achievement to see an engine sat in place for the first time ace! keep up the good work!

[Archbish]

Thanks dude - it does kinda get the juices flowing *grin*

Esp as it was the shell only when I got it from Mr Kiwimazda - and before that it had a pinto engine in it, so it\'s the first time a rotary engine has been in that bay for some years (even if it is only sitting on a plank... )

[travellinbob]

Nice work. What are you going to do about the tubo and the steering box issue??

[Archbish]

Something.... *grin*


Well, I have been told that rotating the turbo manifold means that the turbo can fit.

Alternatively, if this proves to not be the case, I\'llbe making midnight phonecalls to australia to try and get a manifold and downpipe from someone like Pac Racing or similar.

[travellinbob]

Cool, it looks like it will be a bit of a weapon! Are there any other 1st gen 7\'s in the uk with a turbo II motor? I dont know of any.
  What is happening to your fd?  neglected, out in the rain,.....waiting to be replaced?  

[travellinbob]

Oh just thought, gratuitis selling plug...... I  have a turbo II front end for sale...cheeeeeap if you are interested. Comes with struts, brakes discs etc.
 cheers, michael.

[Archbish]

Cool, it looks like it will be a bit of a weapon! Are there any other 1st gen 7\'s in the uk with a turbo II motor? I dont know of any.
  What is happening to your fd?  neglected, out in the rain,.....waiting to be replaced?  

Should be interesting, if nothing else...  There\'s another near guildford - i think it has a hybrid turbo in.

FD is volunteering to stand outside while the other car is in peices (I don\'t think it want\'s to swap places... *GRIN*)  I think theres a good couple of years left til it has to be replaced!!

And I dont\' think I\'ve any space for a whole front end...  Although the spare room is a bit empty...

[Prof]

Cool, it looks like it will be a bit of a weapon! Are there any other 1st gen 7\'s in the uk with a turbo II motor? I dont know of any.
What is happening to your fd? neglected, out in the rain,.....waiting to be replaced?

There is one that comes to the Reading Jap meet - sicknote knows him I think - it\'s a 1st Gen with a Tubby II engine in it

[antnicuk]

i have an Elford Turbo Gen 1 with a turbo II engine and gearbox in it.  :wave   plus its got rack and pinon steering to miss the steering box :god

its looking good Bish, i didnt know you got your hand dirty!   Then again, with that black nail polish on its hard to tell!:Thumbsup!

[Archbish]

Hey, I\'m not a goth!!!  It\'s dark purple polish with a green flip!

and *snigger* I\'m building mine, i didn\'t buy it... Sorry dude - when was the last timeyou think I was able to say that??? *GRIN*  It is quite a learning curve - god only knows how long it\'s going to take, but what the hell.  i\'s just like a big mecano set, right? isn\'t it?  ANYONE???

[oldone]

Never mind Bish...  you got some friends who will help !!!!!!:Thumbsup!  comes at a price though....few pints of  Guinness.. :Typing

[Archbish]

I love you too, y\'old soppy!! *grin*

There be a few drops of the oirish heading the way of the silverback-bok, t\'be sure, t\'be sure...

[oldone]

I love you too, y\'old soppy!! *grin*

There be a few drops of the oirish heading the way of the silverback-bok, t\'be sure, t\'be sure...

Cool Bish,we can all get pi$$ed,have a good time and end up with a 20B in yer car .............:rollin

[Don Pamponi]

i have an Elford Turbo Gen 1 with a turbo II engine and gearbox in it.  :wave   plus its got rack and pinon steering to miss the steering box :god

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Oooh! who did the rack conversion ?? How do you rate it??  Man I wants a rack!!