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Dec 18, 2023 19:33:41 GMT
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Not giveng up with the LS engine …..once I’ve put it back together, I’m gonna stick with the manual setup Been looking at a cheaper option than the tremec So seen the ar5 , which can handle 800hp apparently , and the ar5 kit from fabbot www.fabbotfab.com/products/fabbot-ar5-to-ls-nexgen-adapter-bundle?_pos=3&_sid=0845f06b0&_ss=rThe ar5 is readily available in the U.S in 2wd The only ar5 boxes we get were in 4wd , From the Suzuki grand vitara, or izuzu trooper I’m going for the vitara, as it has the hydraulic clutch, and front plate , which is needed for the fabbot kit 2wd ar5 from the states ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230916/63c8b3e7be4981fff7389e5c24130592.jpg) Vitara 4wd. £170 ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230916/99762fd802091a356ff03bd8b937ed72.jpg) The only thing I’d have to do is make a plate for to hold a roller bearing for the rear of the box where the transfer box used to be Similar to this, but different as the vitara rear flange isn’t the same www.fabbotfab.com/products/ar5-4wd-2wd-conversion?_pos=21&_sid=0845f06b0&_ss=rBeen thinking about what next to do once I’ve rebuilt the LS Fancy supercharger this time, so been looking at the jaguar/Range Rover supercharger and charge cooler combo ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231218/0f2856644f402eb34d00e7a4add139c5.jpg) It’s a Eaton tvs r1900 charger, and come up quite cheap on eBay I’ve looked at getting the Magnuson charger tub, and making up a plate to bolt this too ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231218/db25558516b24635092ea20466c303d8.jpg)
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![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240102/cdf12d960a3c73c7e5838709b28ee1f5.jpg) Cost £150 so thought I’d see what’s involved
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Feb 24, 2024 16:50:19 GMT
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![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240224/3503dcf3a816fac3abf7a9827c1ee05f.jpg) Finally a break in the rain so took the car out for the first time this year …….i have cam bearings not for the v8 , so can start the rebuild Gonna get myself a tug welder too, And start on the new supercharger inlet manifold …….the mx5 turbo setup I have now is fun though, Plenty of power for driving on the roads, And having the clutch pedal back is much better 😎
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Feb 27, 2024 17:32:02 GMT
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![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240227/dac57b34b02fc784297310f2536cef9c.jpg) Got a new toy, Rtech tft171 ac/dc tig Drove to Rtech and done me a good deal 👍 Now just need to learn to tig weld, So far, it’s really tricky!! 😂 Here’s my first attempt 🤦♂️🤦♂️ ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240227/53a5ac110711008a2ec1de4a6ee9be4a.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240227/92100ebac3abb4fc306e37610607a105.jpg) Need to learn arc length,……and not dipping the tungsten tip , also, Cleaning is key !!
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Feb 29, 2024 21:42:19 GMT
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Still practicing, Got a couple hours under me now I’m just playing about with it, Getting the feel for the right arc length etc ……..fillet welds on T joints are hard!! Il take any tips 😂 ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240229/7af611d0843981966c98caede4fdc64e.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240229/c3375e5d196e14acca4b349bcd2816ea.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240229/3df9722a1c2480433fb1c905bea093b6.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240229/051327b4d540862b1ddf57c2da6646d6.jpg)
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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So this is my plan for the supercharger manifold I want to make These runners will be welded to the box section in 2nd picture ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240305/a4dbc0ee601f78259e3e515121b4edc5.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240305/708f11618cf0e1b31193fe73937d77a2.jpg) The supercharger sits on top, the outlet of charger comes from the top, which can then go to a air-water intercooler, Then feed into the front of the box section Full mad max style ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240305/9dc6fed1c4d57dbdcafc96aa8bc2ff18.jpg)
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surely one of the cast holley efi hi rise split plenum manifolds would be easier? they're proven with boost to not split.
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surely one of the cast holley efi hi rise split plenum manifolds would be easier? they're proven with boost to not split. True, But I’m trying to incorporate a intercooler of some type There are intercoolers for the Holley hi-ram, But very expensive ……I want to learn new skills too, so this is something that will help me learn
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Apr 13, 2024 16:07:37 GMT
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![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240413/f4997adfc2544745758ede1edc9fed27.jpg) Still enjoying the mx5 turbo combo Having issues with over boosting, and the ecu boost cutting I guess the only solve would be a external wastgate 🤷♂️ The actuator on the turbo is 10psi But on the laptop whilst auto tune running, I’m hitting 18 😬
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Apr 20, 2024 13:59:21 GMT
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Last minute decision to go to Santa pod today for a RWYB day ……clutch decided to give up on the drive up Managed a couple of runs, but would slip with the slightest of throttle So saved what clutch I had left for the drive home, still fun though 👍 Got a cool picture for the garage too ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240420/67e8dae2b4b83e80a622bd3f8685107b.jpg)
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Apr 27, 2024 10:54:54 GMT
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![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240427/6126ab141d25d9ab6b5b047a97c0010c.jpg) Already arrived from the US !
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![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240504/b3b0d568ed0c6b4673d94b1fac374115.jpg) All back in, Hopefully get to try it out over the weekend
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![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240505/e3ff000aca0bfb533a792ec88e2f778a.jpg) Got some nice door card and parcel shelf cover made
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