Quick_Learner Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 I have my VX, and stuff like inlet manifold, flywheel, clutch, alternator and starter. However, thats it. I want to use 45 DCOE carbs (yet to get). So....... (stupid question coming up)..... what else do i need. There's no manual telling me, so this is the best place for advice. All this knowledge at my fingertips. All replies appreciated, however obvious to you they may appear. Trust me, they wont be obvious to me!!! Thanks. QL. (once i have knowledge, ill start to share it, honest!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott beeland Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 Decent short / baffled sump is a must (unless you dry sump it).If it's a late vx xe engine the front pulleys may be plastic. If they are change em. High pressure oil pressure switch is also a must . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick_Learner Posted December 4, 2002 Author Share Posted December 4, 2002 thanks scott, have a shallower baffled sump from Yukspeed, change pulleys to what? is the replacement a VX part or specialist? oil pressure switch, ill make a note. thanks. QL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu999 Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 What are you doing for the ignition system? Have you something 'in the wings' or need suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick_Learner Posted December 4, 2002 Author Share Posted December 4, 2002 Stu. I dont know what im supposed to be doing. Suggestions would be appreciated. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 We need to know what you want. If you don't know what you want, or how much you have of what you want, or can't identify what you have so that we can let you know whats missing, it's going to be a long, tough job........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will maskell Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 scott, whats wrong with the plastic pulleys & what do you replace them with!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 Plastic cam pulleys can crack and cause cambelt failure. Metal ones are available from SBD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott beeland Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 Like the man says. Plastic can't be a good idea spinning that fast!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu999 Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 QL, a lot depends on budget (or lack of). I will start with the basics. I am assuming that you have sorted the transmission side out, gearbox/bellhousing etc etc. There is a couple of options as regards ignition. The cheapest way is to get a dizzy and ignition unit out of a 1.8 Astra/Cav etc. You need to find the system which runs separately to the fuel injection system. its a case of bolting this dizzy onto the 16v and working out the wiring for the ignition module. Not too difficult, but does mean a wander around the scrappy one Sunday morning. Sometimes you find them for sale, IIRC Buzz Billsberry was selling such a system not so long ago. The other option is to buy an ignition system from the likes of Omex, MBE etc, which effectively replaces the standard system. It is quite a bit more expensive, but the ignition timing can be programmed to suit the engine, whereas the first option will be a comprimise. Some systems have the option of allowing you to upgrade to throttle bodies at a later date, but cost more initially. Try and get a system that uses a throttle position sensor, this will make the car a lot more driveable. What alternator are you going to use? Folk usually end up moving them and/or fitting a smaller one (do a search-Diahatsu). Oil filter. Some people fit a remote mounted filter, as in its original position you may not be able to get one on, due to very close location to the chassis rail, and the fact that it is vunerable to damage-not good. Another option is to remove the oil cooler sandwich plate, and replace the oil filter stud bit (techy term ) with one from an 8V Vx. Finally, screw an oil filter on from a Reno Fuego IIRC, which are a lot shorter. As for cooling, do another search. There was quite a discussion fairly recently on plumbing for VX engines. Finally, get yourself some ARP conrod bolts. Not absolutely necessary, but IMO a good investment because standard rod bolts have been known to let go at higher revs, and believe me, it's quite messy and very expensive. HTH Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick_Learner Posted December 5, 2002 Author Share Posted December 5, 2002 Blatman, i accept that building this westfield is gonna be a long tough job, i kinda hoped it would and asking for people's opinions im finding is a great help. I can find bits of information from seperate sources but this wscc site is a great central source. I dont want to take the pi55 out of the boardroom, but i hope that people like to help. Practically speaking however, i have the engine, alternator and starter. Thats it. So all other parts need to be acquired from here-on. You appear to know your stuff so just general thoughts are a great start for some future searches, thanks. Stu, yes, i have the bellhousing sorted after some clutch problems (SBD parts arrived today in fact) so some hectic fitting at the weekend. Comments noted about the two ignition/mgt systems. Im hoping to now start shopping over the christmas period. As for alternator, i have the standard one from the Calibra, will start searches on the issue then, ta. Remote oil filter again seems to make sence, thought it stuck out some what. Cooling think i have sorted, rad from polo, i have one of those Spal fans that were kicking about recently so ill print off the plumbing threads. as for the conrod bolts ill get the ball rolling. I have the standard westfield wiring loom, is there anything that i need from them to connect to a vx system? or will the managament system connect with minimum hassle? A great help, thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu999 Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 IIRC the loom supplisd by Westfield for a VX is actually for CVH fitment. It does mean that some terminals have to be altered or changed to suit, and the alternator wiring altered according to which side of the engine it ends up. Generally it isnt to bad at all, just a case of refering to the manual and finding the various wires that you need. HTH Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 QL. I was just trying to ascertain what/how much "technical" knowledge you have about the the bits you have. Your first post left me wondering if (with an engine etc, and a manifold [you don't identify it as a DCOE manifold, so it could be the boggo inlet for all we know] in front of you, as I understand it) you were unsure as to how they were connected together. Clearly, I have mis-understood the posting, but it was a little ambiguous, and certainly open to interpretation. I obviously interpreted it wrongly.............. I'm always happy to offer my opinions and advice, but it was difficult to know where to start with such a small amount of information to go on........ It was not my intention to cause offence (never is), but if I have, I apologise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick_Learner Posted December 5, 2002 Author Share Posted December 5, 2002 with all this mutual apologising going on, we dont get much time left for technical stuff!! my fault, ive just read my first post again and i see your point. sorry blatman. ill think b4 i type instead of type b4 i think! what i meant was ........ i have those parts listed and that side of things is ok, however, where do i start with all of the other components that you educated people know that i need. trust this clears that up. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 Glad we cleared that up Stu's advice seems good, but you both seemed to have missed out on mentioning a shallow sump. I'm pretty sure I have an SBD one (not 100%, mind, and my memory of the conversation I had with the cars builder is a little hazy......), and I'm pretty sure it's baffled, but NOT with foam. I personally would not ever fit a sump that requires a foam baffle. I reckon the SBD sump is the way to go. IIRC, an alloy sump from an Opel Manta also fits, but I'm not sure if it needs modifying in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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