Page 1 of 9
FIRST PIX of TWINCAM SETUP
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:56 am
by merlin
I did a trial fit of most of the new bits yesterday and took a few pix.
The thermostat setup still has to be sorted out and the dump pipe is being re-welded, as we had to rotate the turbine housing. All the old inlet stuff should just bolt back on. BOV not even started yet. The thermostat was going to go at the back of the inlet manifold, but it just to crowded! It would fit, but be a nightmare to service. So Its going near the radiator.
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 11:43 am
by Junkers
Thats a bonkers setup :) whats the braided pipe that goes nowhere across the top of the engine
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 1:09 pm
by decoy
well doesn't that look just a bit friggin sexy!
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 1:36 pm
by SpidersWeb
hmm think I need new pants
Thats a very nice setup you have there merlin :drool:
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:47 pm
by Cookiemonster
Ahhh red and blue.. traditional Merlin rice... err I mean colours.
Looks the goods. Very nice.
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 5:07 pm
by mrb1
Hey Merlin you weren't supposed to say anything until you passed Cookie down the straight
Looks good.
What turbo are you going to run?
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:50 am
by merlin
the hose arround the back, imagine it growing some and connecting to the -8AN fitting on the inlet pipe (left foreground).
there are 2 turbo setups to try.
the first will be with a TC06 turbine housing (modified wastegate, ceramic coated etc), with a TD05 center and hi-flowed compressor.
the second will be the same turbine setup and a modified TC06 compressor fitted with a T04 wheel (dont know what variant).
both should just swap over with minimal fuss :x
i badly want this running by the end of the month, but little things seem to take forever to resolve
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 10:36 am
by hoongirl
Very nice merlin - will pack my sunnies to have a look at it in person :D
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 12:14 pm
by WANTSOM
WOOHOO Dave.
Thats the ducks guts mate. :beer
Glad to see the typical and expected "Merlin attention to detail" hasnt been missed. :)
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 1:38 pm
by TWIMCAM BOY
love the setup man thats mint i put some of mine but dont know how but you have paid a lot more attension to detail then i did
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:18 am
by mrb1
Merlin,
if you need any VR4 engine parts like odd gaskets, and bits and pieces etc contact Chris at Meek Performance he has everything VR4.
www.meek.com.au.
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 10:36 am
by merlin
Mark, I had a chat with Chris M, we will investigate getting the thermostat take-off at the back of the head CNC machined up. For something like $120 it would be a bargain solution. So, I need to finish the drawing, ASAP.
DOHC
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:07 pm
by Brent
Looks awesome merlin.
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:11 pm
by Alspos
I gotta say it........ it just bolted on, right?
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:54 pm
by Cookiemonster
Alspos wrote:I gotta say it........ it just bolted on, right?
Provided you get the appropriate parts custom machined.
So how much for the conversion Merlin? Surely less than a grand, right?
