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Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo)

edk83 Part of things Posts: 862	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) edk83 @edk83
	Mar 1, 2015 16:11:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Had a local welder / fabricator come have to look today, looks like its on! I will crack on with taking off the Allegro suspension etc Just been taking off ball joints before it started raining, the top one is stuck on the passenger side and the bottom one on the drivers side! Fun times. Also had a closer look at my TF frame, the rear subframe mounts can go in two places, on a metro they go higher up than on the mgf - how handy is that, two places custom mounts could go!


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yoeddynz Posted a lot Posts: 3,328	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) yoeddynz @yoeddynz
	Mar 1, 2015 18:22:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Watching this with much interest! Best of luck..this gonna be cool! :-)
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southside Part of things Posts: 536	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) southside @southside
	Mar 5, 2015 15:20:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Did you buy that Rover off a lad called Matt in Erdington?


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edk83 Part of things Posts: 862	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) edk83 @edk83
	Mar 5, 2015 16:55:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I did!


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southside Part of things Posts: 536	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) southside @southside
	Mar 5, 2015 20:13:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Small world, used to work with him. Recognised the reg.


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edk83 Part of things Posts: 862	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) edk83 @edk83
	Mar 5, 2015 20:24:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Indeed, I don't think he had it long but he changed the headgasket. Seems solid so far, done about 800 miles in it now, can't complain for a £200 donor car. Still looking for an mgzr, almost bought one today but it went up a bit more than I wanted to pay, lots about though. Tried a Volvo alloy on the Allegro, looks daft!
	Last Edit: Jul 5, 2017 15:30:17 GMT by edk83

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edk83 Part of things Posts: 862	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) edk83 @edk83
	Mar 9, 2015 9:32:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	No more messing! Picked this up last night Also finished removing all the suspension and arms, came out pretty easy!
	Last Edit: Jul 5, 2017 15:35:43 GMT by edk83

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retrolegends Club Retro Rides Member Winging it.....Since 1971. Posts: 3,726 Club RR Member Number: 94	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) retrolegends @retrolegends Club Retro Rides Member 94
	Mar 11, 2015 18:08:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Keep the updates coming pal.
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edk83 Part of things Posts: 862	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) edk83 @edk83
	Mar 18, 2015 21:05:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Picking up an mgf vvc on Saturday It's had a complete top end engine rebuild in the last few years too. I found that by using an mgf I'd have a hydro clutch, driveshafts and the front brakes. Would just need a 52mm throttle body, gear linkage and I'm away (kinda) !


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madwelshman Part of things Posts: 470	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) madwelshman @madwelshman
	Mar 18, 2015 22:40:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Excellent project. Have got quite a soft spot for Allegros these days and wondered how much of a job a K series transplant would be. Bookmarked and following with great interest.
	1964 Saab 96 two Stroke 1971 Hillman Avenger 1500 GL (Tuned 1600 fitted) 1976 Saab 99 2dr EMS (Project of very slow progress) 1978 Saab 99 2dr EMS (Awaiting reshell) 1981 Saab 99 2dr Turbo (Awaiting reshell)

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ftz313 Part of things Posts: 221	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) ftz313 @ftz313
	Mar 19, 2015 0:41:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Excellent project. Out of interest, in my experience the edis you have is off the ohv fiesta/escort 11/1300's. I did some back to back testing with one of these and the later cvh esc out of mk3/mk5 escorts on a zetec (nearly 14 years ago now ouch). I believe the cvh one to been so, so much better as I reckoned the red edis thingy had an advance curve that was more pretty lame as it was designed to stop the ohv's from being revved. Anyway I always pass on this info when I can. Top project and if I was closer I'd volunteer to help fabricate it all for pennies. :-)


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edk83 Part of things Posts: 862	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) edk83 @edk83
	Mar 19, 2015 21:21:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I was running it on the red esc module, once it was running it was certainly better, more power. Cold starts were hard work though, took a lot more turning over to get it to fire. Not sure if it was just the bike carb setup.


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edk83 Part of things Posts: 862	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) edk83 @edk83
	Mar 22, 2015 14:11:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well I got the mgf, drives nice and straight, runs very well, nice and smooth. Only problem is the ecu seems to be limiting the rpm to 5800rpm so no vvc at the moment! I'm hoping its just the cam sensor. Tried leaving off the battery and reseating the connector but no joy. All the other connectors seem correct, whats the best way to diagnose it? its not obd2!


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ed325i Part of things Posts: 32	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) ed325i @ed325i
	Mar 22, 2015 18:05:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 5, 2015 20:24:36 GMT edk83 said: Indeed, I don't think he had it long but he changed the headgasket. Seems solid so far, done about 800 miles in it now, can't complain for a £200 donor car. Still looking for an mgzr, almost bought one today but it went up a bit more than I wanted to pay, lots about though. Tried a Volvo alloy on the Allegro, looks daft! I had Triumph stag alloys on mine they look nice. Ed


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edk83 Part of things Posts: 862	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) edk83 @edk83
	Mar 22, 2015 23:24:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It currently has stag wheels on it, powder coated white, looks good but they wont fit metro hubs. Looks like it will end up with mgf wheels.


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edk83 Part of things Posts: 862	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) edk83 @edk83
	Apr 18, 2015 18:56:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	engine out today!
	Last Edit: Jul 5, 2017 15:39:35 GMT by edk83

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retrolegends Club Retro Rides Member Winging it.....Since 1971. Posts: 3,726 Club RR Member Number: 94	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) retrolegends @retrolegends Club Retro Rides Member 94
	Apr 19, 2015 13:47:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Watching with great interest.
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edk83 Part of things Posts: 862	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) edk83 @edk83
	Apr 26, 2015 20:17:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I got water pipes from a front engined car today, also got gear linkage, with a Rover 200vi attached to them! Only problem is this is now my driveway! Anyone want a Rover 114gsi, needs a new home?
	Last Edit: Jul 5, 2017 15:41:15 GMT by edk83

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edk83 Part of things Posts: 862	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) edk83 @edk83
	May 6, 2015 18:35:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bye bye MGF!
	Last Edit: Jul 5, 2017 15:41:58 GMT by edk83

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Kieran Posted a lot Posts: 1,092	Building a fast 16v Allegro (now going fully forged turbo) Kieran @kieranzxt
	May 7, 2015 20:34:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	How many engines and gearboxes have you got now?!
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