Topic: My V6 (Read 16911 times)

angus346 · « **Reply #40 on:** April 10, 2010, 16:42:08 PM »

3.8 bar fuel pressure regulator is in now. doesn't make the car any quicker but definitly cures the flat spots. feels alot smoother through the gears as well i think. very worth while mod

Gav · « **Reply #41 on:** April 10, 2010, 16:51:49 PM »

The lightweight flywheels such as Courtenays (5.7kgs) will make a huge difference in acceleration. However, you will find the revs drop like you're braking (especially up hills) and the engine won't feel anywhere near as smooth.

Standard is around 16kgs, so I would think something around the 8-10 kgs mark would be a good compromise between improved acceleration and smoothness. Stay away from standard flywheels that have been drilled. They are lighter, but also weaker.

angus346 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 12, 2010, 22:03:35 PM »

i'm thinking about putting a cold air feed on the car in the next few weeks. i'm just wondering what size i should go for. i'm looking at pipercross kits and have found a 50mm one for £15. is this size at that price worth considering or maybe this one would be better

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360248811270&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

also, has anyone got a photo of the way the kit fits to the airbox. i'm sure its very simple but just want to be sure

Mr V · « **Reply #43 on:** April 12, 2010, 22:11:44 PM »

All you need to do is remove the resonator box,

and then fit a pipe to the airbox, 50mm is too small it needs to be 76mm or larger.

As you can see from the resonator pic it connects to the airbox via a round pipe, on the airbox just connect a pipe and route it to the front bumper via the tow eye cover

angus346 · « **Reply #44 on:** April 12, 2010, 22:34:11 PM »

nice one Robbie, thanks for that

. so pretty straight forward. would 100mm be a bit excessive or ideal. is getting the resonator box out a bumper of job then. one last thing, what about water getting in the feed, any recautions or steps i can take to prevent it

Mr V · « **Reply #45 on:** April 12, 2010, 22:44:51 PM »

Quote from: angus346 on April 12, 2010, 22:34:11 PM

nice one Robbie, thanks for that . so pretty straight forward. would 100mm be a bit excessive or ideal. is getting the resonator box out a bumper of job then. one last thing, what about water getting in the feed, any recautions or steps i can take to prevent it

100mm is ok, resonator box is a bitch to get out far too many bolts but it will come out. As for water getting in the feed well i never had a problem with that unless you intend to drive through a river or a deep ford.

And guess what i have sitting in my spares room ?

angus346 · « **Reply #46 on:** April 12, 2010, 22:46:17 PM »

Quote from: RobbieV on April 12, 2010, 22:44:51 PM

100mm is ok, resonator box is a bitch to get out far too many bolts but it will come out. As for water getting in the feed well i never had a problem with that unless you intend to drive through a river or a deep ford.

And guess what i have sitting in my spares room ?

Lol, what you got mate

Mr V · « **Reply #47 on:** April 12, 2010, 22:47:43 PM »

80mm pipe and front bumper horn which will need painting

will post a pic in a bit

angus346 · « **Reply #48 on:** April 12, 2010, 22:49:30 PM »

Quote from: RobbieV on April 12, 2010, 22:47:43 PM

80mm pipe and front bumper horn which will need painting

will post a pic in a bit

excellent stuff

. i might hit the sack in a minute mate but post the photo and let me know how much your looking for it

Mr V · « **Reply #49 on:** April 12, 2010, 22:56:57 PM »

Here you go and 15 squid posted to you.

angus346 · « **Reply #50 on:** April 12, 2010, 23:03:02 PM »

sold mate

infact you'll find you've already been paid

angus346 · « **Reply #51 on:** April 12, 2010, 23:04:37 PM »

is there some sort of mesh in the front horn. does this need to be kept in or how does/should that work

Mr V · « **Reply #52 on:** April 12, 2010, 23:06:00 PM »

Lol, i'll get it posted to ya asap

I fitted the mesh to stop leaves and badgers being sucked up

Bad Kid · « **Reply #53 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:16:18 AM »

Nice project mate.

angus346 · « **Reply #54 on:** April 26, 2010, 19:10:15 PM »

fitted a smoked interior light i got on ebay today. have to say it looks really well against the black leather. well chuffed

lammy · « **Reply #55 on:** April 26, 2010, 19:29:37 PM »

I want one..any pics?...I have a Veccy bug eye in mine..

angus346 · « **Reply #56 on:** April 26, 2010, 20:17:24 PM »

Quote from: Laliiii on April 26, 2010, 20:10:41 PM

Hi,

On your second page you put the Omega B black plastic lower manifold? Why it is better than the original? Thx!

i'm actually going to fit an enlarged throttle body, enlarged inlet manifold and cold air feed as well. apparently the larger omega lower divider works well with these other mods by increasing air flow. i'm sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong. have a look here

http://www.v6calibra.net/tuning/v6_calibra_tuning.htm

Mr V · « **Reply #57 on:** April 26, 2010, 20:20:22 PM »

Don't forget the 3.0lt cams

angus346 · « **Reply #58 on:** April 26, 2010, 20:21:12 PM »

here's some photo's of the light. its quite dark out so did the best i could

angus346 · « **Reply #59 on:** April 26, 2010, 20:22:52 PM »

Quote from: RobbieV on April 26, 2010, 20:20:22 PM

Don't forget the 3.0lt cams

oh yeah lol, well if i can find a set

. had some but sold them on to someone who begged me day and night. must be some out there somewhere

Author Topic: My V6 (Read 16911 times)