Z20LET into a Haynes Roadster

[Ben_Copeland]

Next was some prop catchers, I originally planned to fit 2 sets of catchers inside the tunnel. One set at each end, but my prop is quite short and I had nowhere to mount them other than in the middle.

I got these from FastDan on LCB, they don't seem wide enough for the Haynes Tunnel I'm guessing the locost tunnel is a little narrower so I had to make some crude brackets up, while trying to work in a tunnel with the prop still attached.

[Ben_Copeland]

I then decided to tackle the air filter location problem... Somehow I just got it to sit infront of the engine, the 73mm flexy cold feed JUST squeezes down between the radiator/intercooler and nosecone. That should hopefully be ok, just need to work out a way of mounting the air filter.

[jason 82]

Hi Ben, I would run the air filter from the driver side of the car, run a duct from the side panel straight up to the filter. Exactly opposite to your exhaust exit on the passenger side. I would put a very small subtle scoop on, a bit like the mk3 Astra gsi ones. Should work a treat.

[Ben_Copeland]

Think the current location is fine. I'll look at finding a fixing for the bracket later once my hang over has cleared

[Ben_Copeland]

Enclosed Airfilter mounted using the bracket that came with it, slightly modified. I used the cambelt cover bolt to hold it all in place.



I'll have to turn the hose clamp around to stop it getting in the way.



Mounting bracket

[Ben_Copeland]

Small update, couldn't find a t - piece the right size (32mmx18mm) to join that surprise pipe up to the bottom/water pump hose so I had one made

I already had the individual pipes so I cut and shaped the smaller one and drilled the larger pipe, then my friend tig'd them together for me.

Hoping tonight I can get all the water system finished

[Ben_Copeland]

All plumbed in and filled up with water and antifreeze. No leaks so far ran the engine for a bit but it was too late and too noisy.

[Ben_Copeland]

http://youtu.be/n3vVJiQOv-g



I had to turn the oil filter mounting so the pipe connections didn't rub on the alternator belt, I also found the wastegate was rattling, so tightened up the actuator arm.

Hey presto much quieter running engine.

[Ben_Copeland]

Bit of an update, I missed my original tuning booking due to a leaking clutch cylinder and a noisy clutch.

The leak been fixed but the noise is still there, I replaced the clutch bearing but its not that. So don't know what's wrong. I've given up trying to fix it, so it'll either get worse or whatever's touching when the pedal is pushed down will wear away enough to stop

Tuning is now booked for Friday 14th March, so i'll update then.

But it does drive fine and the water and oil system all works. I've also fitted an oil temperature sender but i'll update at the weekend once its all working ok.

[Ben_Copeland]

Forgot I missed a step, Faired side panels... I also meshed them to hide the chassis behind.