Sorry.... it's been a while so time to update this thread. There's been a MASSIVE change in direction but here's an overview of progress:
September 2018
So, I had previously alluded to going a bit mental with Stage 3 and that ended up with the decision to pull the engine and forging it. The main reason for this was the fact that (at that point) I had decided I’d be keeping this car and wanted to remove any limitations the stock engine would have, opening up options for more extreme levels of power upgrades..... should I wish to change goals at a later date.
Many of you may say “But these engines are taking 700 bhp, what type of power are you looking at then?!” I’m a believer of making sure a package is fit for purpose. Sure, stock engines may be taking x bhp, but how much is wear being accelerated at higher levels of tune? I’d rather invest upfront and then have more options open to me.
I’ll divulge the full spec of the engine soon in a more detailed update but effectively I’m running Litchfield custom spec Capricorn forged pistons, custom spec Arrow rods and a modified head. Engine is built and about to go back in the ‘hole’ once it’s been run in on the engine dyno.
October 2018
Engine is back in the hole and final fabrication work is being finished on the turbo kit. The ‘robotic’ welds on the manifold look amazing.
As you guys know I like to test and get my own data using my car....
To assist with this a whole range of blowers have been ordered.
GTX3576
GTX3582
GTX3584
November 2018
Last piece of the fabrication jigsaw was made and fitted today by the in-house fabrication team at Litchfield...... a nice “little” boost pipe.
February 2019
Went over to Litchos yesterday to see the car and personally fire her up! I haven’t done that for a while!
They have a small snagging list to sort over the next couple of weeks and then the intention is for me to use the car and get some feedback to Iain before it goes back again. They’ll then pull the turbo kit off and get it sent away to be dimple heat shielded
, once that’s done Iain will turn the wick up to 11 on the 3576.
We’re assuming the current fuel system will cope enough to max out the 76 (we’ll find out soon enough) but I’m currently looking at secondary injection and LPFP upgrade now as I’ll certainly need this to exploit the 3582 for when that goes on, let alone the 3584. A couple of options exist.
Once I’m in a position to do so I’ll start posting dyno and acceleration data on the 3576 setup, that’s when the fun really starts for me!
I’m aiming to keep the car as OEM looking as possible, both outside and under the bonnet. I’ve decided to retain the stock “horrible” wheels and going to put the front number plate back in its original position.
The engine bay looks Uber understated currently..... I think I’m going to junk the REVO intake and get a custom made black crinkle painted inlet pipe made up. Full stealthfest!
Looking at my engine bay you wouldn’t know it had a 3576 and custom manifold strapped on the back of it.
Oh.... and I did take it out for a “gentle” punt
yesterday, but more on this when I have some real world data to support any subjective comments.
Looks like the 3582 is trying to get in on the act already! Your time will come soon enough son!