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Bugger This.. I'm Going FORD!

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:22 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:29 pm
by Marinanut
Oh Boy.... that will frighten some unsuspecting barryboys......

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:31 pm
by v6pop
More info PLEEEEAASSSEEEE

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:41 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
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)

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:50 pm
by v6pop
Kin ell,that should fly :shock:

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

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:51 pm
by Clan Chieftain
: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:

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:55 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
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!! :D

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:00 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
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! :lol:

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:08 pm
by v6pop
Beniboyz,this is going to be the business.......bring it on!!

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:10 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
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!?

:lol:

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:13 pm
by Uncle Frank
8) Looking good Benny boy!....will look even better once we`ve put a fresh coat of Blaze on her :wink: , she`s in the book for April, will she be ready to bring down by then?

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:13 pm
by martinmarina
you will have the purists turning in their graves :wink:

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:16 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
EL Presidente IOW wrote:8) Looking good Benny boy!....will look even better once we`ve put a fresh coat of Blaze on her :wink: , 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 :wink:


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

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:17 pm
by USspecGT
Beeeeaaaaauuuuuutiful. !!!

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:23 pm
by ClaytonSpeed
USspecGT wrote:Beeeeaaaaauuuuuutiful. !!!
Cheers dude!!!! 8)