Breathing some life back into my 420 Turbo (Lots of pics)

agw_01 said:
Very good point and one that I questioned myself. I had no idea that the mount had split until I removed it. I guess that as it hadn't split all the way through and with the poly stabilisers being as stiff as they are stopped it from getting any worse. I'll see how it goes.

You can remove the mount by supporting the engine and lowering the subframe so it's not the end of the world if it needs to be done in future.
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If you've got poly bushes elsewhere then even more reason to replace it with a fresh mount.

With the other mounts being stiffer you'll find that the engine movement will be loading that mount up more. Having the stiffer mounts won't stop the engines natural movement, but if the stiff mounts can't flex the energy/movement will hit the weaker ones.

Rubbish explanation but hope it kind of makes sense.
 
Looking good :) I'd replace the mount though ;)

I remember standing infront of your car at the RR day and it trying to deafen me..!
 
Ev0, that's a good point and one I didn't think of. Ok, I see what you guys are saying... I'll try and source a mount :)

TaKeN. :D Oh yeah, the dump valve was pretty loud wasn't it :o


GinG, sorry, I missed you asking about a power figure. It was dyno'd in May last year and produced 250bhp/230lbft, give or take a few hp.

The gains won't be massive but I'm heading more towards better response with the lighter flywheel and ECU map. I'd be happy with anything over 250. 270bhp would be nice but I'd settle for 260... and that's with running at standard boost too.
 
Reading with interest :) As you know i am not a fan of rovers in general, but i take my hat off to you, it looks like a fun project.
 
Dogbreath said:
Why would you need the Apexi boost controller when you can use the MS2 to control boost?
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You know, with all the reading I've been doing on the Megasquirt, I didn't know it could handle boost control as well. It's not a bad bit of kit for a DIYer.

The reason I went for the Apexi over other controllers (was holding out for the latest Gizzmo EBC but this AVC-R came up for a good price) is because of the speed dependent boost control.

Being able to limit the boost will be very handy. I very rarely gave it any stick in 1st but for those TLGP moments, it's a useful feature to have ;)

Agent_Smith, I don't know about fastest FWD turbo production car but even today, they're not slow... never mind 15 years ago. They were quicker than the Escort Cosworth :)
 
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Looking good Andy!

Tempted to do any track days in it?

I've got a VDO oil temp gauge to fit in the next few weeks (going to get the VDO thermometer) - any idea if I'll have the same sort of problems with it?
 
I love this car. I was very impressed with it last year when be had put half as much into it in including purchase price. You only have to see him peeping over the steering wheel to see how much he loves it.

People spend tens of thousands on a car that cost about the same all the time. At least in this case the car is much much better because of it. It was just as quick as my Type-R and handled just as well too for 1/4 of the cost. On top of that he can say he made it that way and part of him is in that car. To some that means a lot more than just throwing money at a depreciating asset.

It looks like you're going in the right direction Andy. Hope you get it running as you want for the ring. Hope I can put some go faster bits on my MX5 soon or get something quicker.
 
To be honest it is a nail and I would leave it as it is, maybe turn it into a Rover green house or something.

Just kidding.

Good work, I will have to keep my eye on this thread.
 
Must be very satisfying doing one of these projects.

I wish i could do more than just put petrol in a car.
 
agw_01 said:
The reason I went for the Apexi over other controllers (was holding out for the latest Gizzmo EBC but this AVC-R came up for a good price) is because of the speed dependent boost control.

Being able to limit the boost will be very handy. I very rarely gave it any stick in 1st but for those TLGP moments, it's a useful feature to have ;)
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which you can do with the MS2 nicely :)

sell the boost controller :D
 
I agree get the MS to do the boost control. Will be a neater setup getting to do it all. Nice to see someone using MS though, I have always wanted to use it but I haven't a need right now. Keep it up and I will look forward to seeing your progress!
 
NickXX said:
Looking good Andy!

Tempted to do any track days in it?

I've got a VDO oil temp gauge to fit in the next few weeks (going to get the VDO thermometer) - any idea if I'll have the same sort of problems with it?
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Cheers Nick. Well, I'm planning to go to the Ring in June so I'm hopeful that the car will be ready for that... maybe a bit extreme for a first timer but should be good fun. I had wanted to get it on track over here but kept meaning to change the pads before I did so.

Depends entirely on where you plan to put the probe. I had a sump plug adapter which meant that the temp sensor stuck out slightly. With the sump plug being so low on the sump it was in the direct path of airflow. If the sump plug is a little bit higher it might be ok. You could also wrap the temp sensor in reflective tape to reduce the effects.

GeX, that's interesting. I'll definitely look into it. Cheers Dogbreath for pointing it out.

Dup said:
You only have to see him peeping over the steering wheel to see how much he loves it.
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:D The new booster seat should help with that!
 
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Excellent stuff, I love reading these restoration/work in progress threads.

And I couldn't care less about what sort of car it is. I spent most of my Uni days working on and restoring a Wolsely Hornet - which was utterly amazing to work on.

:)
 
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