V8 Mk1 6 speed with power steering

[Jevansio]

Can't wait to hear it fire up for the 1st time, crazy project

[jimi]

Proper job !!
That's the way it should be done, got your money's worth there Paul

[PW@Woodsport]

You're not wrong there jimi, Hilly has done an amazing job with my harness, he has even integrated all of the power relays and fusebox into the loom, i would use this guy again in a heartbeat.He even supplied a new wideband lambda sensor and basemaps from his lotus to get it running plus he is there for tech support on the unit.

Jay we won't fire her up until you are there mate

[PW@Woodsport]

I have finalized the position of my Apexi air filter, and i have mounted it right in the inner wing getting loads of cold air straight from the side vent.

To mount it here i unbolted the frame that usually holds the rubber ducting in place and welded that to the Apexi adapter.





The frame then bolts back in place and holds the filter perfectly....





The bracket/apexi adapter needs shotblasting and painting but i am pretty happy with this location.I have also bought some 3.5" mandrel bent aluminium piping and hose joiners to go from throttle body to filter.

[SySanguinary]

Looking good Paul. Definately an interesting way to pass the day!

[platmatt8]

I may have missed the page but, what have you done cooling wise. Bigger rad and pipe work?

[PW@Woodsport]

I haven't got that far yet so you haven't missed a page

Basically i have ripped out the standard rad pipes and will be fitting larger bore aluminium ones, also going for a larger core ally rad up front with plenty of fans.

[PW@Woodsport]

Just a small update, i am in the process of extending my ECU harness so that it reaches into the cabin, it is important that i get it away from the engine bay heat, hilly has once again been a legend and sent me some shielding for the signal wires.

Other than that i have been waiting for my induction pipework to arrive, i needed some 3.5" alumiunium mandrel bent tubing and i just could not find this in the UK, so i ordered some from the US.... this is just dummy fitted, no clips or anything yet and attaches onto my "inner wing secret airbox"





I am nearly ready to pull the engine back out for the final time, prep/paint the bay and pretty everything up for the final build.

[craig]

Brilliant mate, simply brilliant! Can't wait to hear/see this thing once finished

[PW@Woodsport]

Cheers fella, quite looking forward to hearing it run myself!

[PW@Woodsport]

Well she is now inside in the dry for the winter and on the mobile lift, this means i can make massive progress this winter to get her ready for next summers show season.

Needless to say i have a ton of work ahead of me.

[Steve Horrocks]

Good stuff Paul. Gotta say, love that mobile car lift!!
Looking forward to hearing this thing fire up!

[PW@Woodsport]

Yep, every home should have one

[PW@Woodsport]

I got my exhaust system finished completely today, i changed my rear tail pipe type to these, turned out i just did not have the space for the larger twin silencers...





With the system tacked i took it off for seam welding...



I then got the wideband lambda bosses welded in along with my EGT probe boss.I am also wrapping my whole system to try and minimize heat in the engine bay/boot.



Just two more pipes to wrap and it is ready for final fitting, hopefully the noise levels will be acceptable!

[cantfindausername]

absolute legend! This car is going to be insane!

[Quigonjay]

unless he changes his mind again and it doesnt get finished

[jules70]

Yep, every home should have one

Your right - would love one. They havent got one down my local halfords tho !
Seriously any ideas who makes them/ where would i find one ?

cheers

[alfiembra]

I like the look of the tailpipes Paul, I think the sub frame would look great if it was chrome too it would set off the tailpipes nicely.
Bling Bling

Alan

[trunks_mk1]

nice! it looks amazing and work done IS amazing! by the way...what rear bumper is that? I like it! is there a whole kit to it?

[MartG]

Looking forward to seeing the startup vid