Bugger This.. I'm Going FORD!

ClaytonSpeed · Post by **ClaytonSpeed** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:22 pm

Marinanut · Post by **Marinanut** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:29 pm

Oh Boy.... that will frighten some unsuspecting barryboys......

v6pop · Post by **v6pop** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:31 pm

More info PLEEEEAASSSEEEE

ClaytonSpeed · Post by **ClaytonSpeed** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:41 pm

OK,

Specs:

1.8ltr Zetec - Omex built engine good for around 170bhp
Type 9 5 Speed Gearbox
Custom engine mount kit
Modified Sierra cross member
Custom prop shaft
Custom Jetex exhaust
Jenvey 45 twin throttle bodies
Omex 600 ECU and map
Polo ally radiator with Kenlowe fan

Transmission tunnel cut and raised about 2 inches and gearbox hole moved back about 4 inches, sierra crossmember spaced and mounted directly to the floor.

Focus exhaust manifold with custom flange made from 10mm plate.

Yes I have been busy...

8)

v6pop · Post by **v6pop** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:50 pm

Kin ell,that should fly :shock:

Rear axle,any mods or upgrades to handle all those extra ponies??

Clan Chieftain · Post by **Clan Chieftain** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:51 pm

:shock: modify a basic coupe ok.....but a tax exempt tc ??? are you taking it back out to do the engine bay.. so its not a tc any more.in name only. every one to their own i suppose. :shock:

ClaytonSpeed · Post by **ClaytonSpeed** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:55 pm

Yeah it should go quite well !

I'm keeping the axle standard for now until I get the Dolly sprint one modified and under the car with a quaife LSD. I want to retain the wheel PCD If I can!

I've got to work on the air box and sort the wiring out but if all goes to plan then I should be up and running for end of Feb... It's all very exciting!

Fitting kits available!!

ClaytonSpeed · Post by **ClaytonSpeed** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:00 pm

larryital wrote::shock: modify a basic coupe ok.....but a tax exempt tc ??? are you taking it back out to do the engine bay.. so its not a tc any more.in name only. every one to their own i suppose. :shock:

Well yes each to his own. The way I figure it the TC is the best looking of all Marina's, so why should it not have a decent modern engine fitted!! It's not like I couldn't revert it back to original if I really wanted but since I have a standard Tax exempt TC then this one was ripe for a change. The car IS still a TC as it will always retain that nice chassis plate with 'T' stamped on it.. And actually it is a TC but just "Twin Cam" and not "Twin Carb"..

The ultimate Q car!

Bring it ON!

v6pop · Post by **v6pop** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:08 pm

Beniboyz,this is going to be the business.......bring it on!!

ClaytonSpeed · Post by **ClaytonSpeed** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:10 pm

v6pop wrote:Beniboyz,this is going to be the business.......bring it on!!

Indeed!! I'm looking forward summer cruising already! Anyone want a lift!?

Uncle Frank · Post by **Uncle Frank** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:13 pm

8) Looking good Benny boy!....will look even better once we`ve put a fresh coat of Blaze on her

, she`s in the book for April, will she be ready to bring down by then?

martinmarina · Post by **martinmarina** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:13 pm

you will have the purists turning in their graves

ClaytonSpeed · Post by **ClaytonSpeed** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:16 pm

EL Presidente IOW wrote:8) Looking good Benny boy!....will look even better once we`ve put a fresh coat of Blaze on her , she`s in the book for April, will she be ready to bring down by then?

Hell yes!! I'm going to drive the thing down and get it ready at Jim's place. Won't take us long to strip her!

martinmarina wrote:you will have the purists turning in their graves

Oooh yes!! It's all about the diversity !

USspecGT · Post by **USspecGT** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:17 pm

Beeeeaaaaauuuuuutiful. !!!

ClaytonSpeed · Post by **ClaytonSpeed** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:23 pm

USspecGT wrote:Beeeeaaaaauuuuuutiful. !!!

Cheers dude!!!! 8)