Project: RS2 ABY

[Sonic]

Yes, the engine does look rather impressive, doesn't it

It will end up having some professional body work done it i expect, it was under about half an inch of dust last time i looked!

[Ross]

Dust... it all adds to the sleeper imagine

[Sonic]

All going well the engine will be going back in this week, along with the new downpipe, 3" exhaust system, and catch-tank system.

I have arranged to collect the car on 12th Nov, so just a couple of weeks away, and allowing me a few days to run the car in before mapping

... this should be an exciting next couple of weeks as the project draws into the final stages

[Sonic]

And to update the todo list:

Catch tank system
-Catch tank
-Swirl-pot
Zeitronix installation
3" downpipe and exhaust
ECU remap (+MAP sensor)
Washer jets
Rear washer jet pump

Complete:

Head rebuild/ported
Wagner exhaust manifold
RS2 turbo - ended up being k26/27 hybrid.
RS2 injectors - ended up with EV14
RS2 exhaust cam
Southbend clutch
Blast and polish inlet manifold and cam cover
Sump return
Cam cover modifications
Springs and struts
Front top mounts
Front brake pads
Bottom end rebuild

[andy10v]

That is a fair chunk done.

What is on the cards for downpipe and mapping?

[A80Avant]

very good! you'll be getting the car on the same day ill be getting a map!

come on you 2 (Ross+Sonic) we need to arrange a 'meeting'.... AND invite Lloyd as well, and AndyP

[Sonic]

very good! you'll be getting the car on the same day ill be getting a map!

come on you 2 (Ross+Sonic) we need to arrange a 'meeting'.... AND invite Lloyd as well, and AndyP

Need to get it run-in and mapped first

Ross's is already done.

That is a fair chunk done.

What is on the cars for downpipe and mapping?

Currently a 2.75" milltek turbo-back, but its being equipped with a hoffer 3" downpipe and straight 3" de-catted pipe into the milltek silencer and back-box.

[Ross]

If it's de-catted what are you doing about MOT and where can I get one in the next 3 weeks

[Sonic]

It's not what you know...

[europeanme]

If it's de-catted what are you doing about MOT and where can I get one in the next 3 weeks

OJZ engineering...

[Jamo]

If it's de-catted what are you doing about MOT and where can I get one in the next 3 weeks

Warned ya

I'm going to go catless with a bypass pipe and vband my 034 cat for mot time.

It's makes life so much simplier longterm

[europeanme]

Warned ya

I'm going to go catless with a bypass pipe and vband my 034 cat for mot time.

It's makes life so much simplier longterm

the boy's right..... as the laws are getting stricter on MOTer's, its worth getting a bypass pipe fitted to allow for a sport cat for that time of year....thats what I will have to do come next MOT....it will be done at the same time as the engine is dropped in....

[A80Avant]

this is another myth it would be nice to break down and experiment with.

i have been told by at least 2 separate exhaust places that using 2 cats of 200cpi is firstly better than 1 cat of 100cpi, BUT also that using 2 cats is not going to make a big difference in perfomance when it comes to power and backpressure. Yet i still see people are getting rid of them and going catless aiming for that extra 10-15hp.

It would be nice to be able to do a test pre and post cats and see what all the hassle is about!


Andy, you are full of excuses!!! get your bro, tune your car and lets go!!!

[Jamo]

erm you've lost us a80avant all the references above have been to a single cat bypass

[Sonic]

I think he's suggested that rather than removing my current cat, i should be adding another one?