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What gearbox have you gone for? Been thinking of doing this on my G60 for years for that same reason, it's too revvy on the motorway! its still an 02J but its out of an Octavia VRS, the ratios are the same but the final drive ratio is smaller so it should be longer in the gears. I've kept the old box anyway as it ran really sweetly, so if i don't like the ratios, i can swap the internals out next winter. At this rate though, i might not be driving it this summer as i'm thinking of sending it for an engine bay refresh. |
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Mar 18, 2019 10:27:36 GMT
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tristanh
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What rpms do you see at 60mph? I've an "ENJ" 02J in my 8v mk2.
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Whether you believe you can, or you cannot, you're probably right.
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My old Octavia with 205/55/16's would pull 45 in first and 70ish in second at about 7500rpm if that any help, didn't get to the top of 3rd because
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Really lovely motor this! Loving what you're doing to it.
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What rpms do you see at 60mph? I've an "ENJ" 02J in my 8v mk2. i have no idea, sorry! it was just a bit revvy in 5th on the EBD box and now its an EHA box. |
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Really lovely motor this! Loving what you're doing to it. thanks  just need to really decide if i just get it running for summer again or go for more resto / improvements |
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This really is a stunning looking car, love the colour.
You ongoing work on the car is great, it's definitely worth all the effort.
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BMW E39 525i Sport
BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.)
BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.)
BMW E30 320 Cabriolet (Project car - currently for sale.)
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I Had a few hours on Saturday while the boys were at their nannas for lunch so i built the crane up, wheeled the car out and got busy  First job was disconnecting the driveshafts and getting those off. For anyone wondering, you need to have the wheels off and undo the lower suspension bolts, then you will have enough room to slip them out. Out with the old box... ewww..grotty  On goes the new box   Time for the bay to get some more TLC  Checked the turbo over and its got Zero play, happy days! i did come across an issue when removing the TIP that theres a rubber O-Ring that seals it onto the Turbo, that has split.. so now i'm just tempted to change it to a Silicon TIP. i'll see how much the o-ring is first |
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Mar 29, 2019 12:25:01 GMT
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HAHA someone made a youtube video of my build.
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keyring
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Mar 29, 2019 21:41:04 GMT
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Certainly been busy with this! Are you going to go for more power while the engine is out?
What did you use for the crinkle black finish? It’s a finish I think looks making in a bay - so tidy looking!
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Mar 29, 2019 23:13:25 GMT
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Great work, impressive. As others have said, keeping it VAG helps with the setealth factory look.
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Certainly been busy with this! Are you going to go for more power while the engine is out? What did you use for the crinkle black finish? It’s a finish I think looks making in a bay - so tidy looking! No, i checked over turbo and its in great condition so i'll save power upgrades for a later date. Its circa 200bhp and that's pretty bang on in a nice light car without having to ass an LSD. Its a spray can VHT crackle black, i've done the intercooler pipes in it too. looks nice and doesn't stand out too much. |
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keyring
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Certainly been busy with this! Are you going to go for more power while the engine is out? What did you use for the crinkle black finish? It’s a finish I think looks making in a bay - so tidy looking! No, i checked over turbo and its in great condition so i'll save power upgrades for a later date. Its circa 200bhp and that's pretty bang on in a nice light car without having to ass an LSD. Its a spray can VHT crackle black, i've done the intercooler pipes in it too. looks nice and doesn't stand out too much. That makes sense! Ahh perfect, I’ll need to get a few cans! I may give that a try on the pipework too! |
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mental week, not able to get much done sadly. Fitted the new starter motor  I also decided to debaffle the turbo outlet (charge pipe). Theres no performance gain to be had, just sounds better   |
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got busy on the car lately, my dad suffered a major stroke and I'm in hospital several hours a day. Outside of visiting times, i needed something to focus on that i could just be alone and take my mind off the worry. turns out you can get lots done in short times. Painted up the intercooler to add to the stealthy look  Engine going in      Tax and insure it today and finish off the front end tonight when I'm back from the hospital. cannot wait to drive it again. |
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tristanh
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Car looks great, but more importantly all the best wishes to you and your Dad
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Whether you believe you can, or you cannot, you're probably right.
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Sammo
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cupracraig Can I ask what front mount you’re using? My Mk2 20vt has a solid front mount which makes it quite jerky. I didn’t think there were many other options but I can see yours is a rubber bush.
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Last Edit: May 2, 2019 21:34:21 GMT by Sammo
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keyring
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Car looks like it’s coming on well, I love it!
I hope your dad has a speedy recovery! My best wishes to you both and the family!
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cupracraig Can I ask what front mount you’re using? My Mk2 20vt has a solid front mount which makes it quite jerky. I didn’t think there were many other options but I can see yours is a rubber bush. its just a g60 front mount, only a few quid |
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just need to really decide if i just get it running for summer again or go for more resto / improvements
