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Post by Coops »

we have now gone with a hybrid bearing/carrier,
as after lots of reading on clutches and transmissions etc they all state rounded finger clutch covers MUST use flat faced bearings only,
and not the domed one as in most rovers etc,
so watch this space to see if our hybrid set up works :)

which clutch did you go for mate? the RST?


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MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts. :D
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well not the sort of week I wanted while off with clutch issues to sort out,
but finally this happened on Easter Monday,
After a 2yr project with www.v8performanceparts.co.uk the new 4.8ltr RV8 is fitted into the Capris engine bay,

Spec is:

Standard bore x-bolted 4.6 block with top hat liners.
4.6 crank offset ground for 3.4" stroke.
Diamond forged pistons
Total seal rings
Lunati H-Beam SBC rods narrowed to fit and rebushed to 0.866"
Crower 50305 cam
Crower solid chevy lifters
TA heads
TA Roller Rockers
45mm trumpet base
Rotrex supercharger.
Fuelling and ignition are done by Megasquirt.
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Regards Tony C (COOPS)
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MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts. :D
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk

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Post by stevieturbo »

Looks very close to running ?
9.85 @ 144.75mph
202mph standing mile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgWRCDtiTQ0

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Yes mate not far off,
but had to go back to work this week so slowed progress down a little,
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MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts. :D
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk

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Post by Mark »

Engine bay looks great 8)

Bet you can't wait to turn the key!
302 V8 Sierra 5 door sleeper under way

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Bit nervous to be honest Mark lol.
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MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts. :D
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk

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Post by stevieturbo »

Always the way ! lol
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202mph standing mile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgWRCDtiTQ0

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oil cooler connected up tonight,
knock sensors fitted and wired back up,
splash shield and clutch linkage fitted tonight,
rad fans fitted and wired back up,
power steering bottle refitted,
TPS fitted and wired back in (broke the original one)
Supercharger oil system bled,
Starter motor wired up,

whats left??
fill and bleed oil system on engine,
antifreeze and water,
get the manifolds rewelded with the new down pipes, OR I fit a bolt up flange to the manifolds/downpipes instead of them being all in one,
fit the o2 bungs into downpipes,

turn the key and pray,
finish wiring in the innovate controller
Regards Tony C (COOPS)
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MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts. :D
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk

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Post by scudderfish »

Don't forget the bonnet! :)

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Post by Ian Anderson »

Oil in gearbox.
Bleed clutch
Have beer
Have another beer
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had a few issues since posting last, fuel lines decided to say f**k it and leak every where so had to invest in some new fuel line and fittings.

BUT after a 2yr project with Allan (Rossco) today was a little special for the both of us, :D
we have life, a brief run to check for leaks ready for the cam bed in,
the smoke is from the paint off the manifolds ,

http://vid3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/ ... 53_156.mp4
Regards Tony C (COOPS)
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MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts. :D
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk

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Post by stevieturbo »

What sort of fuel lines were they that leaked ? Seems unusual ?
9.85 @ 144.75mph
202mph standing mile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgWRCDtiTQ0

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stainless braided rubber mate been sat for 2yrs think some fuel must of been in the lines still
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MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts. :D
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk

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Post by stevieturbo »

Coops wrote:stainless braided rubber mate been sat for 2yrs think some fuel must of been in the lines still
fuel is supposed to be in the lines ! lol Not coming through it.

It isnt the first time I've heard of people having that same issue with that type of hose, and almost sure it isnt related to one particular brand.

Both Torques and Goodridge have been mentioned

it isnt a type of hose I've ever used though. IMO either go for a more normal type of rubber hose or teflon.

That rubber with stainless overbraid does seem to be trouble.
9.85 @ 144.75mph
202mph standing mile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgWRCDtiTQ0

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cant grumble though mate been on the car since 2009 lol
Regards Tony C (COOPS)
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MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts. :D
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk

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