Ordered more goodies, just need to get them here

So am I correct in saying this will be a 2L16v turbo GTV??

You are indeed correct Marco

just had another look at this... the iphone does not make it easy!!

this is going to be fun when finished!!

so is it a straight bolt in job then?

where are you planning to fit the SMIC?
looking at the front end of the GTV, you could get shot of the A/C and stick a FMIC in there...

your only up the road from me, im in bedford!
next time your working on it give me a shout and i will see if i can pop up to see how your getting and give a hand if i can!

also, what other goodies you getting for it?

Luckily my gtv came without ac which in my books is a god send, I was going to see about getting it into it's original location but I'd have to relocate my sidelights as they're integrated into the fogs.

Help would be great as I'm struggling to move the engine as I've not got a hoist I do have a block n tackle which I can use to get it in though.

I'm unsure which fmic to go for as the nose of te gtv is quite slim.

As for goodies, walbro fuel pump, bigger injectors and a new turbo which I'd keep limited to 300bhp till I can afford to forge the motor. But these upgrades will be later within the year as just getting this engine in is costing over a grand by itself. Been told by many that it's pointless and stupid

They wont say that when it's running!!!

as for FMIC... May be a slim FMIC for the front when you whip the bumper off, see what space you have then work from there!

Yer, happy to help, drop me a pm!

Just had a look, not much space at all, the bumper is almost against the front crossmember

Nice project! that little side mount doesn't really look up to the job though, I'd be careful in the summer or your inlet temps are going to be sky high.

Didn't think it was little tbh, but I dunno what's the optimum size though, the core thickness is about 95mm, I'll have to check height and width mind.

The depth behind my front crossmember is only 54mm and in front I can fit 70mm, but because of the arrow shaped front anything over 300mm wide would show on the top of the bumper even when bonnets closed.

A chap on ao is south Africa cut his front crossmember off and replaced with a tubular steel one placed further forward which gave great depth for a good size intercooler, but I'm not going to go that far.

OK measured the intercooler core is, W300xH200xD96 measured in millimeters

Too small??

I've been going over the wiring diagrams of both my GTV and the 16VT engine looms, seems that the GTV motronic ECU controls my fuel pump were as the 16VT doesn't.

So, I think I'll have to wire my fuel pump into the master service relay so it kicks in when I turn the key.

Suggestions?

No, the 16vt ECU controls the fuel pump: it speaks in a somewhat convoluted way to a double relay up in the top right of the diagram, 35, which is fed with a permanent live. The right hand side is turned on whenever the ignition is live and powers the injector live side (the ECU grounds the injectors) and sundry other bits and bobs.

That live enables the coil on the other half; when the associated terminal is grounded by the ECU on pin 28, the second half of the relay closes and livens the fuel pump and the lambda sensor. The return from the fuel pump is *not* to an earth in the boot (as the 20vt) but via the inertia switch by the driver's knee.

Gonna have to stare at the diagram again and spot it LOL

Just realised I missed out a gray connector near the main connector on the loom, going to test it with my multimeter to see the pinout

OK fuel pump and injector warning light outputs on this connector. Means I've got all the pinouts accounted for and how to initiate the fuel pump

SORTED.

OK, now I should be able to splice this into my loom now

Almost got the GTVs engine loom out, but it kinda goes under the carpet, need to find the connectors to split it away in the cockpit

Ah yes, the well-hidden little grey connector from the instrument loom... there's a three-pin connector upstream from that - in the engine bay on the firewall - that picks up the injector warning light and is also used for diagnostic tool connection.

Perfect think I'll have the motor and wiring in tomorrow.

I would love to come and help on a day like today but I've got to look after my mrs, she is not well at all...

That's OK, not about today anyway, going on a F1 simulator setup in Gatwick

Should perhaps setup a days event for something like this on here

http://www.puretechracing.com/

YAY, finally managed to get the TS OUT

Photos and update!!!

I'll update later today was a but dark last night lol!

Have you got the oil cooler bracket? If you have, no need for fabrication, just undo the drivers side engine mount, slip the bracket over the top of the mount and re-fit the mount

Doesn't fit, not deep enough to reach the engine mount about 20mm deeper would then work.

You did that with impressive speed!

Just a couple of simple things to do then I'm driving again, hate public transport LOL

Mate!
That is such a quick build!!

Seriously call Joe for drive shafts, he has too many!!!!

You could have it up and ready for brooklands and come with the convoy!!!

Hopefully I'll have a pair by tomorrow and fitted on Friday I was pushing for Brooklands! although I also wanted to get her vinyl wrapped also in white, but haven't had the time!

If you want, I know a man who does vinel wrapping!
He is going to do my coupe with a clear vinel to avoid stop chips ect

He may be able to do a cash deal!!

can't wait to see this at brooklands!!

Thanks for the offer but i'm now thinking of a spray job instead I may miss the convoy as I may need the morning to get the tracking done depends on how well I do it myself

Tracking can wait just get it roughly right and wake up early for a fun convoy!!!

Indeed I'm buzzing at the thought of brrrrrrp tsshhhhh, brrrrrrrrp

You'll like my kit then...

Well seems my alternator isn't working

Shocking!!!



Looks like you can't get it to brooklands then

No and I collect the driveshafts today aswell

if you have the time upgrade your trans and uper engine mount no extra vibrations and firmer engine..low cost mod ...some cleaning put tigerseal and your done if you need pics contact me

Good call

Any luck on an alternator mate??

No mate, not yet. I'll still be there, but in my mates car

Give me a shout when your there!!

Took project Q2 for a quick spin around the block. ELL she's quick!

Tracking is out by miles though LOL about 20 degrees on each corner LOL

I like these, watched a Top Gear youtube vid on the car. Clarkson slated it really, still, we all don't need to go hell for leather around a track everyday do we!

Jesus, wish they would do some write ups about everyday driving instead of always seeing which is the fastest around a ****ing track!

GTVs are gorgeous looking cars and it's great to see one with a gorgeous engine to match!

Great project.

Thanks She's off to longlife on thursday to have a new exhaust made with sport cat all mandrel bends from turbo to rear of the car for an absolute steal of a price

What track rod ends did you use?

I used 20vt track rods and tres decided to buy new components to make the front feel like new.

was that before or after your trip to mine chap?

Day after

Not having a lot of luck were you!

Gents, a reminder please

Sorry Begbie, that weekend I could have died twice!

Sam was there to see my steering column come off my steering rack and no I've never worked on that part of the car, but it looked like it was bodged on in the past.