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Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:14 pm

Lets get fragging!!!
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:24 pm

Sounds like a great project, looking forward to seeing some pics of all your hard work! well done!
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:52 pm

Oz - I bet you can't wait to take this thing round the ring!
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:59 pm

oguz3001 wrote:
snoops wrote:if you dont mind me askin oguz3001 how much did this cost you all together ?
A fair bit of coin!
The petrol bill alone must be quite a bit going to and from Ant's place.
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M5pilot wrote:Oz - I bet you can't wait to take this thing round the ring!
Cant wait to get it on the track but got to put a lot of miles on it first in conservative mode :(
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:10 pm

Some pix......

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almost ready to drop.

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someone looks excited.

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This conversion was done by me, As A-Tech, to offset some labour charges, and save some time I agreed with Oz that he could use my workshop and tools to remove the old engine, this is where Theo and Simon came on the scene.

Bottom end was built and ready to go when they arrived, Oz had the joy of lapping his new valves into the refurbed head, Simon and Theo had the task of pulling the old mill out, all carried out no worries.

Myself and Oz then rebuilt the head, with Simon setting the valve clearances later on, fine job done by all again.

Head was refitted and torqued down, then Simon began swopping the inlet over and all associated gubbins, this freed me up to assemble the vernier, fit the pump and cambelt, clutch etc.

As always many hands made light work,

Its not the norm for me, but I wanted Oz to have his car back on the road ASAP, plus I needed to take some time out on Sunday, and as already stated, I think everyone took some new knowledge away with them.

now all I gotta do is build the other 2.7 stroker back up and pop that into a certain white touring, oh and add the turbo :twisted:

Big thanks to Toby for Coffee, moral support, and generally getting stuck in trying to get that sodding air out :lol:

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Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:12 pm

M5pilot wrote:
oguz3001 wrote:
snoops wrote:if you dont mind me askin oguz3001 how much did this cost you all together ?
A fair bit of coin!
The petrol bill alone must be quite a bit going to and from Ant's place.
yeah 2 trips were in my touring!
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:13 pm

So I can expect to see you on the M25 for 2 days constant.

Or, just drive it to the Ring. It will be run in by the time you get there...LOL

It is amazing, I remember speaking with you ages ago when you first bought a BBTB off me. ODE has come a long long way since then. I suspect the old bank balance has taken a beating aswell. I am guilty of raping it quite a few times!

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Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:15 pm

Ant wrote:Some pix......

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:thumb:
Thats just porn.......
Pete don't care about colour, He would shag a rainbow if he could find the end of it....
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:15 pm

yes some valuable knowledge was gleened by all i think, apart from you maybe Ant!
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:20 pm

some valuable knowledge was gleened by all i think, apart from you maybe Ant!
no dude, no-one knows everything :lol:

I learnt that a harmless spigot bearing can be quite a nemisis :mad: all that grief and the other block's popped out easy as( with some 3 foot bars assisting ) I now have a spare in my box for next time :o:
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:24 pm

Yes thats was a pain for you 2!

Are they alot new, for when my turn comes!
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:59 pm

Sounds like a waste of a good engine ! :)
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:26 pm

Whos the racing dynamics hero in the background!

Well played Oz glad its come together for you mate
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:28 pm

it's Fowlers turd Dan
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:47 pm

If it goes as good as it look's and it will (thumbs up ant). I'm only gona see the back of you at the ring.
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:50 pm

it's Fowlers turd Dan
Harsh :lol:

That Touring will rise again, TD cranked 2.7 low comp turbo.Welded head , you saw the goodies Simon
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:57 pm

that looks pretty good noticed the name change too :cool:
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:05 pm

Oz,

That looks awesome!! It's gonna be cool.

Good work boys, I'm impressed. I've been busy on my chariot, you'll see the results soon enough. :o: :D

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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:23 pm

Cheers for the positive comments fellas :cool:

Fowlers touring is going to be a rocket, cant wait for a go in that!

Dave, what have you done? is it the civic?
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:27 pm

You'll see Ozwaldo! It's amusing. Nothing enginewise.

Have a look (and laugh) in pub talk. :)

Fowlers car sounds like it might be quite a weapon.

Oz, you gotta love a proper cleaned up engine. With that manifold, and black rocker cover etc it really looks the business. :cool:
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:36 pm

look at oz getting all cocky with the new title "oguz327". :)
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Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:10 am

Oz dude, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh! Sounds like its gonna be a weapon, went damn well as was!
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Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:11 am

are there any issues with rotating the oil filter head to allow easier removal of the filter?
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Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:50 pm

this post has just given me the nudge to get back out in the garage and finish lapping in the valves on my head and start putting my engine back together.


p.s. well done boys and girls
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Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:24 pm

Andy P you have been building that engine for hmmmm 3 years?!

Reggid no issues with flipping the oil filter 180, all you do is reverse the flow of the oil cooler which is no problem
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Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:31 pm

Ant wrote:
it's Fowlers turd Dan
Harsh :lol:

That Touring will rise again, TD cranked 2.7 low comp turbo.Welded head , you saw the goodies Simon
Yes im aware of some of the spec, almost as worrying as the amount of cash in fowlers! wallet!
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Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:12 pm

Simon13 wrote:Andy P you have been building that engine for hmmmm 3 years?!
andys just another "2.7 dreamer" :)

to add to the hundreds of others. who apart from templ8 and oz(ant) has done the 2.7 conversion?
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Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:15 pm

i just bought the car with it fitted from new, as did Karan did a similar thing too

hmmmm E30Adam, jimbob, beardymatt, dazleeds maybe more jon boy?!

lots of talk but not enough action it seems
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Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:36 pm

oh shit. i forgot about those....

i dont think dazleeds has though. apart from that its been mainly dreamers.
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Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:44 pm

yes there seems to be alot of 2.7 parts buying but not alot of building! to be far it's alot of work and not for your average DIY'er when it comes to vernier pulleys and measuring up your pistons and block for machine work

Or you can go the burgerking route with a 2.0 head
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Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:54 pm

Little update, passed the 100 mile mark today, goes back to Oz tomoz :thumb:

gets stronger every 20 miles I swear.

Oil was spotless and golden when I checked so the rings have bedded nicely

this block was Andyboys, then sold to me, then Ed then Dips, then Oz and has finally been put to good use.

see, we've all "talked" a nice 2.7 in the past :lol:
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Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:05 pm

Ant wrote:Little update, passed the 100 mile mark today, goes back to Oz tomoz :thumb:

gets stronger every 20 miles I swear.

Oil was spotless and golden when I checked so the rings have bedded nicely

this block was Andyboys, then sold to me, then Ed then Dips, then Oz and has finally been put to good use.

see, we've all "talked" a nice 2.7 in the past :lol:

Awesome dude :cool:

Cant wait to drive the old girl again with added zing, gear change should be much better now we changed all the woggle sprockets and clutch winkeye

Deffo plenty of driving this weekend, well excited

:drive:
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Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:37 pm

harsh words jon - harsh words indeed
you supplied alot of my 2.7 parts mate...
there are more of us lurking about than you think

hey simon dont you knock the burger king route either!
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liam012 wrote:harsh words jon - harsh words indeed
you supplied alot of my 2.7 parts mate...
there are more of us lurking about than you think

hey simon dont you knock the burger king route either!
Nothing wrong with the BK route and not much different apart from the extra machining.

How far into the build are you Liam?
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