The mx5 Rv8,.. thing!

mgbv8 · Post by **mgbv8** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:30 pm

Stick with a mech oil gauge Tom!!

Mine is 35 years old from Smiths and still works ok

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:27 pm

Nearly there with the wiring now- forgot I had connected my fuel pump and told my sister she could flick the switches in the dash which quickly resulted in half a gallon of fuel over the entire engine

At least the pump works

man those holleys push some juice!

mgbv8 · Post by **mgbv8** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:55 pm

topcatproduction wrote:Nearly there with the wiring now- forgot I had connected my fuel pump and told my sister she could flick the switches in the dash which quickly resulted in half a gallon of fuel over the entire engine

At least the pump works man those holleys push some juice!

Tell me about it???

bones · Post by **bones** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:12 pm

is the finish line in sight

, rich

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:28 pm

Getting there! We got the exhaust back on (took bloody ages to do the drivers side), more wiring (doesn't seem to stop!!!), starter back on, oil and water senders in, oil pressure light in dash, more soldering etc etc etc!

Might fire her up this week, looking a bit tight to get it mot'd and finished in time for North Weald on the 9th though

!!

bones · Post by **bones** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:27 pm

Well get your finger out and stop messing about

. Im hope to have mine mot,d in about 2 weeks, but im not holding my breath

rich

tvrlux · Post by **tvrlux** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:27 pm

and how cool is it... That if you just put a reverse gear in the blower drive, you'll have a hairdressers car with a built in hair dryer

seriously - just wanted to let ya know that I think it looks bloody spankin! I don't think I'll be able to look at the missus's boxter without picturing an old school blower poking up through the top... Hmm mid engined supercharged v8 cayenne engined boxster project????

Awesome job TC!!

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:19 am

Cheers peeps, I couldn't resist finishing the bonnet off, seriously- how effin good does it look?!!!!! Was so happy when I peeled the masking tape off

kiwicar · Post by **kiwicar** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:56 am

Tom that is very very nice.
Mike

bones · Post by **bones** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:01 am

The bonnet looks cool,nice job

rich

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:07 am

Found a downside to satin black though- my hands are rough enough to scratch it when I rub it! Will have to keep moisturising

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Mon May 03, 2010 8:40 pm

SHE'S A RUNNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After a few very short attempts and a couple of short calls to the incredibly helpful mr Jim Robinson it fired straight up and I ran it for a good 20mins at 2-2500rpm, a bit lean according to the AFR gauge but ran ok and will have to play with the carb again anyway. Temp sat at about 83degs, oil pressure came straight up and sat between approx 50-60psi, got an oil leak from the filter housing or may be the pressure sender but not major.

So after that run I let it cool down a bit, and have now stuck the blower on top, re-cut the fuel lines and go cable to fit, belt on and ready to go! I'll put some richer rods in first and get it to run near enough, then get the new brakes on and drive it round the block!

After today I'm a VERY happy bunny

cheers for your help again btw Rich!

gelmonkey · Post by **gelmonkey** » Mon May 03, 2010 9:11 pm

FANTASTIC
WELL DONE MATE

Love the bonnet by the way
cheers
P

bones · Post by **bones** » Tue May 04, 2010 7:01 am

Nice one TC, i think it will get plenty of attention when you take it out for a run, and people will be taking many pics at the meets. Not sure what i did to help

but if you had asked about changing a wheel, that i can do

rich

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Tue May 04, 2010 9:13 am

As she currently stands