Barry Ashcroft Posted August 7, 2005 Author Posted August 7, 2005 There still a few finishing touches to do like fit all samco hoses when they arrive, fit arch protectors, Grill the front of the bonnet, refit the front arches but apart from that should be ready to send it to the states in a couple of weeks. Done 420 miles now and finger crossed so far so good. Barry Quote
DAVE O Posted August 7, 2005 Posted August 7, 2005 Where's the Shoehorn? Bl**dy good effort mate!! Quote
markg Posted August 7, 2005 Posted August 7, 2005 your first car was well finished, this one looks outstanding which box have you used and does the weight of the engine compromise the handling of the car? at all ? Quote
neilb Posted August 8, 2005 Posted August 8, 2005 I bet you will be seeing the fuel guage like that a lot Very Very Nice Quote
steve_m Posted August 8, 2005 Posted August 8, 2005 Looks great If that engine will fit I wonder if an Audi V8 or BMW V8 will fit too ? Quote
Martin Keene Posted August 8, 2005 Posted August 8, 2005 How did you get the air filter through SVA? Quote
Mike H Posted August 8, 2005 Posted August 8, 2005 Oi you've left a freezer bag tie in the glovebox you scruff sod! There still appear to be some tread on the rear tyres - how come? Mike Quote
Barry Ashcroft Posted August 8, 2005 Author Posted August 8, 2005 which box have you used and does the weight of the engine compromise the handling of the car? at all ? The block is aluminium cast iron would be a no no! The gearbox is a Tremec TKO600 the car weighs 754kg thats only about 10kg heavier than a standard factory V8. weight is 49.9% front 50.1% rear If that engine will fit I wonder if an Audi V8 or BMW V8 will fit too ? I believe they have a much wider V so wont fit How did you get the air filter through SVA? Was not fitted the examiner never said anything about there being no air filter. I managed 17mpg yesterday on the motorway at a steady 80mph got 110 on a full tank. Used 3 tanks to get to ultima and back. Oi you've left a freezer bag tie in the glovebox you scruff sod! Get that car finished! you coming up to Harrogate next weekend?? Barry Quote
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