neill Posted 15November, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 15November, 2017 (edited) It's alive!Starts and runs badly, but it 's started. Found an oil leak alr eady, fix that and a few other small jobs and I think I'm ready to go to tune again. Edited 15November, 2017 by neill MFX, Scott930, Cheshire Cat and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 15November, 2017 Report Share Posted 15November, 2017 ........................... LeeM, neill and Troubleshooter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 20December, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 20December, 2017 Still in need of a visit to the dyno, but I have been working on the tune to get it to a driveable state with the equipment I have. Grins from ear to ear. Also electronically a few changes since the last update... I now have the following - Link G4 STORM ECU (Previously Link G4 ATOM)Head temp sensor - This is basically some flat bar aluminum with another bit of tube welded to it that I have threaded to screw a Bosch sensor into. The flat bar slides between the fins on the head for cylinder number 3.Oil temp sensor - This runs in the lower pipe to the oil tank.Oil pressure sensor - Screwed into the top of the block to the right of the breather cover.Air temp sensor - Left hand side of the engine bay (above the ecu in the engine bay picture above).Fuel pressure sensor - directly screwed into the fuel pressure regulator.MAP sensor - An extra source of information for the ecu to make adjustments. Located on a bracket attached to the breather cover.TPS - The standard Triumph Daytona TPS is being used in its stock location.Igniter - I am using a pair of Nissan SR20 igniter packs, using three of the 4 channels on each (I had them from previous projects/cars).Coil packs - Ford BF XR6 Turbo coils, made by VDO, look to be good quality and work reasonably well in a 4.0L Turbo 6. Also are not internally ignited which worked for my loom setup. They also have a kink in the stem that goes to the plug which suits the diagonal down hole in the Porsche heads.Injectors - Again, Ford BF XR6 Turbo. Easy to source, plenty big enough for what I need. The rail is a pair of stock 964 rails with an fittings welded on each end.Fuel pump - Bosch 044 (going to investigate something else, this pump is noisey!)Crank trigger - Sourced from Clewett Engineering in the states, good quality part, easy to install and removes the dizzy.Cam trigger/sync - Also sourced from Clewett Engineering, again good quality part, a little more involved fitment wise.Idle control - I have a mac valve connected to a vac chamber which all the throttles also link to. This may or may not work, time will tell. Previously I was trying to run the engine semi-sequential and with wasted spark. The new ECU has allowed me to run full sequential and direct fire ignition. Overall a MUCH better setup than before. The addition of the map sensor and fuel pressure sensors also adds some extra safety and tuning data. Barks, Cheshire Cat, tomo and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Cat Posted 5January, 2018 Report Share Posted 5January, 2018 On 12/20/2017 at 11:35 AM, neill said: Head temp sensor - This is basically some flat bar aluminum with another bit of tube welded to it that I have threaded to screw a Bosch sensor into. The flat bar slides between the fins on the head for cylinder number 3. Sorry if I missed it somewhere, could you post a pic (or a few) of this please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 6January, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 6January, 2018 I can't find a pic of mine. But I stole the idea from turbokraft in North America/Canada. This is theirs - Cheshire Cat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 7January, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 7January, 2018 Frunk is trimmed. Ticking off all the jobs that aren't important but nice to have done. Really need to fix up the front trunk seal though... ignore that. tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 7January, 2018 Report Share Posted 7January, 2018 Clark Rubber stores have a similar hood seal I think. You'd find something that would work anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano Posted 8January, 2018 Report Share Posted 8January, 2018 really nice work from start to finish. Thanks for a great read, and I'm in awe of the knowledge some people have, doing virtually everything themselves. Congrats too on getting engaged/married/honeymoon/and first child, all in the one thread too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 3March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 3March, 2018 So it's on the run in tune and basically done for the most part. I have had somethings come up that I need to raise some money for so sadly I think this thing is going to be sold shortly. MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 3March, 2018 Report Share Posted 3March, 2018 Geez that is tough to finish and not enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonoF Posted 6March, 2018 Report Share Posted 6March, 2018 @neill - massive shame mate. I’ve been following your build since the beginning. You’ve done such an awesome job! Really inspirational, actually. I’ll keep an eye out for it if/when it hits the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 6March, 2018 Report Share Posted 6March, 2018 That is a pity to come all this way, and then have to move it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 15March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 A deposit has been taken, Car is sold. Hopefully can do this all again sometime in the future. Can lock this thread now I guess. Troubleshooter, Scott930 and Rob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 15March, 2018 Report Share Posted 15March, 2018 Congratulations. I hope you got close to your price after the effort that went into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neun 11 Posted 25March, 2018 Report Share Posted 25March, 2018 Just forgive my hijack of the thread, But i,m the proud new owner of Neil,s car. I,ve taken a big leap of faith in wanting something different to what i had previously.. Fun car. Now, I,m NOT a Mechanic, Panel beater. But what i do know and, haveing had the car in my possession for a little over a week. But, we on here can agree that Neil has done a remarkable job. Im extremely happy, and the car hits the workshop tomorrow to have just a couple of minor things sorted prior to rego. Kudos to you Neil on a job well done. She is in good hands. And would like to be ready for it,s first C & C in a couple of weeks. Peter M, neill and Scott930 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 25March, 2018 Report Share Posted 25March, 2018 Not a hijack so much as a rescue. Second chapter. Looking forward to the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRPJ Posted 25March, 2018 Report Share Posted 25March, 2018 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neun 11 Posted 6January, 2019 Report Share Posted 6January, 2019 Here as she presents currently. Back from the engine builder. Drives & sounds as she should. Running up the miles before final tune. clutch-monkey, Cheshire Cat, LeeM and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 6January, 2019 Report Share Posted 6January, 2019 Work of art!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted 7January, 2019 Report Share Posted 7January, 2019 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neun 11 Posted 8January, 2019 Report Share Posted 8January, 2019 Thank you, but credit to young Neil, did a great job getting it together with the resources he had. It just needed to be finished off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 8January, 2019 Report Share Posted 8January, 2019 Can I ask what sort of power and torque it produced after tuning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neun 11 Posted 12January, 2019 Report Share Posted 12January, 2019 On 09/01/2019 at 09:13, Mike D'Silva said: Can I ask what sort of power and torque it produced after tuning? yeah sure, I will post figures when she,s all sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neun 11 Posted 5April, 2019 Report Share Posted 5April, 2019 On 09/01/2019 at 09:13, Mike D'Silva said: Can I ask what sort of power and torque it produced after tuning? Mike, tuned last week. 188 HP @ 6600rpm. I'm happy with that, considering it's a no-frills standard rebuild. Mike D'Silva, Peter M and clutch-monkey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neun 11 Posted 22March, 2023 Report Share Posted 22March, 2023 Well, 5 years down the track & despite a teething problem or two, I have & continue to enjoy my little " Frankenstein". A few changes. I have fitted Jenvey throttle bodies, Link ECU remains. An Engine issue which has been rectified. Changed seats for more comfort. Neil must have more of a track bod than me!! Changed wheels twice, the steering wheel is Changed now & again due to mood. On advice, instead of giving her a proper paint job, it was suggested I look at paint correction. Glad I listened. Less than 10 % of what it could have cost to repaint her. Runs, smudges, and a ceramic coating later...I am more than happy.... After taking ownership, I educated myself on the Porsche racing history. As the car was built to present as a RSR Tribute, I decided it looks / looked too plain, therefore, applying a bit of relevance regarding period sponsors. It was an ok car when I got it. I have made it a better car, now a nice car, and in future, I hope to make it a great car..... Yeatesy, micknine01, LeeM and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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