106 1.4 Turbo (UPDATE: 03/03/12 -Shell Rebuild Pictures)

[fairmorn308]

Hi

Thought I would make a progress blog. The shell is currently in bodyshop being worked on and getting painted, The Pictures will do the talking for now.

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[fairmorn308]

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[fairmorn308]

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[fairmorn308]

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[Davo106]

Nice to see you on here Rich. How long until you expect to finish it now?

[fairmorn308]

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[fairmorn308]

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[fairmorn308]

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[fairmorn308]

Nice to see you on here Rich. How long until you expect to finish it now?

Not sure. Its in bodyshop as we speak. should be back in about 6 weeks time and then i have 6 weeks off work to build it back up. Fingers crossed i can manage it. Everything is all built now, engine and suspension so all bolt on now.

[VinceVTS]

holy fuck thats alot of money's worth of gear, good luck with that bud, im keeping a close eye :D

[joe333]

wooow looks like a good project mate keep it up! :y:

[performanceparts2011]

great project mate! keeping my eye on this one!

[Dan-Subtle]

Subscribed, this is going to be a seriously good car when finished, plenty of money being spent but nice to see it's being done properly and from scratch.

[wrighty89]

This looks awesome mate, really really impressed and cant wait to see how it turns out.
Getting sick of reading 'pikey' builds on here, nice to see someone doing it properly.
Best of luck.

[Gareth_R]

Some serious kit there

Hopefully you don't get bored and break it before it's even finished like you see with alot of big builds

[Rob_McLav]

very nice cant wait to see end result!!!

[fairmorn308]

Some serious kit there

Hopefully you don't get bored and break it before it's even finished like you see with alot of big builds

There is no chance of me getting bored at all. I will return in 6 weeks time when i return from offshore and I have 6 weeks off so lots of time to build it and am looking forward to it.

Thank you for all the comments

[fairmorn308]

Spec Of Engine:

1.4 Xsi Bottom End
Oversize Forge Pistons
Forge Conrods
S1 1.3 Rallye Head
Catcam Turbo Spec Cam
s1 1.3 Rallye Inlet Manifold
DP Engineering De-Comp Plate
DP Engineering Manifold and Downpipe
Uprated Internal Fuel Pump
Uprated External Fuel Pump
Custom swirl Fuel Pot
Custom Injector Rail
380cc Injectors
Uprated Adjustable Fuel Regulator
WideBand
Predator Standalone ECU
T2 Garret Turbo
2.5" Exhaust straight through from Down pipe
Custom Wiring Loom
GMC Motorsport Intercooler
GMC Motorsport Radiator
ATSpeed Oil Catch Tank
13 Row Oil Cooler Kit with Filter Re-location

[Tontsy]

fuck me!

highly impressed, anything special going on with the shell, colour wise?

[johnlambert]

this is gonna be something else when complete!

[sn3ddon]

money bags ...... ;) going to be awsome glad you have stayed 8v turbo

[Gareth_R]

There is no chance of me getting bored at all. I will return in 6 weeks time when i return from offshore and I have 6 weeks off so lots of time to build it and am looking forward to it.

Thank you for all the comments

Good stuff!!

Will the bodyshop definitely be done with it in time? I know they are a pig sometimes

[MickyWelsh172]

Daaaaamn, definitely subscribed to this thread, gonna look the digs when its done!

Keep it up dude! :y:

[-shuggles-]

I can't wait to see this done! Just had a quick skim read but what power are you hoping for?

[fairmorn308]

I can't wait to see this done! Just had a quick skim read but what power are you hoping for?

Power Wise? Its very hard to say cause a spec like this hasnt been done before so really got to wait and see and then go from there tbh,

The bodyshop should manage it within the time scale cause there is no repair work or removal of rust etc cause its a brand new shell and no stripping down and fitting parts.

[DusheR]

Progress thread perfection. All pictures, no waffle. Keep it up!

[dannygti]

like the progress mate..
who do you work for mate? i presume your offshore by some posts on 106 owners?

[fairmorn308]

like the progress mate..
who do you work for mate? i presume your offshore by some posts on 106 owners?

Hi

Yes I Work Offshore, Work for a brazilian company

[coleman258]

Some serious money there, and a turn around of 6 weeks it should be a gooden.

[fairmorn308]

Some serious money there, and a turn around of 6 weeks it should be a gooden.

Fingers crossed i can manage to get it up and running in the time i am home. I dont see why not cause everything is built and all hoses have been made etc. Just bolt in stuff

[dannygti]

Hi

Yes I Work Offshore, Work for a brazilian company

i may be seeing you around in that case :)

good luck with the project

[stevo1600]

Some very nice kit mate very impressive

Nice to see someone sticking by there original lump for a change.

[fairmorn308]

Thank you For the comments guys :)

[Proffitt]

Great progress mate :y:

Question: Why have you stayed with the 1.4 8v engine? Any particular reason?
Surely you would gain so much more from a 1.6 8v or even a 16v?

Just curious that's all :A:

[fairmorn308]

Great progress mate :y:

Question: Why have you stayed with the 1.4 8v engine? Any particular reason?
Surely you would gain so much more from a 1.6 8v or even a 16v?

Just curious that's all :A:

Wanted to be different. This build isnt about the power, Its about being different. You see lots of 16v boost builds and a few 1.6 8v builds but nothing like this as far as am aware to this spec from a 1.4 8v engine.

[Proffitt]

Fair play :) I love different :y:

What sort of power are you hoping for with this? Sorry if you've already mentioned it :oops:

[fairmorn308]

Fair play :) I love different :y:

What sort of power are you hoping for with this? Sorry if you've already mentioned it :oops:

Power Wise? Its very hard to say cause a spec like this hasnt been done before so really got to wait and see and then go from there tbh,

[stevo1600]

You boosting on standard or forged pistons ? will make bloody good power most of the kit is the dp one. You got the dp manifold? Also I'm not sure but the Saxos run the s1 inlet with the icv in the side. I would recommend getting it alloy welded or alloy threaded so it's really nice and tight. As mines been siliconed in with two self tappers and 8psi is working it lose.

Will keep an eye on this.

[fairmorn308]

You boosting on standard or forged pistons ? will make bloody good power most of the kit is the dp one. You got the dp manifold? Also I'm not sure but the Saxos run the s1 inlet with the icv in the side. I would recommend getting it alloy welded or alloy threaded so it's really nice and tight. As mines been siliconed in with two self tappers and 8psi is working it lose.

Will keep an eye on this.

Not needed for the ICV to be fitted into the Inlet. Forgot to mention i am running a 1.4 Quiksilver loom and it wont be required to modify like you do on the VTR engine's etc when fitting this inlet


Spec Of Engine:

1.4 Xsi Bottom End
Oversize Forge Pistons
Forge Conrods
S1 1.3 Rallye Head
Catcam Turbo Spec Cam
s1 1.3 Rallye Inlet Manifold
DP Engineering De-Comp Plate
DP Engineering Manifold and Downpipe
Uprated Internal Fuel Pump
Uprated External Fuel Pump
Custom swirl Fuel Pot
Custom Injector Rail
380cc Injectors
Uprated Adjustable Fuel Regulator
WideBand
Predator Standalone ECU
T2 Garret Turbo
2.5" Exhaust straight through from Down pipe
Custom Wiring Loom
GMC Motorsport Intercooler
GMC Motorsport Radiator
ATSpeed Oil Catch Tank
13 Row Oil Cooler Kit with Filter Re-location

[blackie_2k5]

skimmed this on moaners afew times, looking good, one question which i was going to ask on oc but forgot

your pistons...are they high comps? and is this why your running a decomp plate? or or they not low enough for the compression you want to run?

[Sophia_Bush]

I think he's using those pistons as there aren't any off the shelf low comp 75mm bore 1.4 pistons out there pretty sure it is all custom

[stevo67]

Like this,good luck with it mate.

[AdamB]

I can't wait for this to be done Rich :)

[DanTvts]

So impressed with this...looks very nice so far, love it when people take the time to do things properly!

[laurence]

:O love it mate lots of cash gone in to it :)


PS love the speedline i have them to but in black :)

[j05h_54xo]

will defo be keeping an eye on this!! can tell allready that alot of money has gone into it what i wouldnt give to be able to build a car with alll that!!

[fairmorn308]

skimmed this on moaners afew times, looking good, one question which i was going to ask on oc but forgot

your pistons...are they high comps? and is this why your running a decomp plate? or or they not low enough for the compression you want to run?

Yes am running high comp pistons, Gav is correct they dont make 1.4 pistons low comp off the shelf. Also with the mix and match head and block i didnt want to run the risk running compression too high.

If i decide the compression is too low i will remove and just run high comp pistons.

[SaxoAidan]

Going to keep an eye on this, keep up the good work mate.

[karenv]

this car is so nice hope mine turns out like this

[blackie_2k5]

Yes am running high comp pistons, Gav is correct they dont make 1.4 pistons low comp off the shelf. Also with the mix and match head and block i didnt want to run the risk running compression too high.

If i decide the compression is too low i will remove and just run high comp pistons.

thought so, just looking at the pics :D

i wouldnt worry about the compression being too low mate, my vtr is running really low on stock rods and pistons

we guesstimated mid-low 8's(couldnt get a good idea due to the head being skimmed a fair bit) and on a pretty tame ignition map mine made 218bhp on 15psi recentley :y:

should get some good power out of this on decent boost :D

[fairmorn308]

thought so, just looking at the pics :D

i wouldnt worry about the compression being too low mate, my vtr is running really low on stock rods and pistons

we guesstimated mid-low 8's(couldnt get a good idea due to the head being skimmed a fair bit) and on a pretty tame ignition map mine made 218bhp on 15psi recentley :y:

should get some good power out of this on decent boost :D

Just with skimming the head and block and running high comp pistons i thought a wee bit safer to bring it back down to about normal compression.

[fairmorn308]

Pictures from bodyshop

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[dan_dan_the_saxo_man]

looking great...but its the 24th today?

[Jyxo]

This will be an epic build, one question though , you say its a brand new shell? where and how much was it if you dont mind me asking? I didnt even know you could buy new 106 shells anymore.

[Jay_]

Very very very nice mate! :y: Good to see a proper good build!

[fairmorn308]

looking great...but its the 24th today?

Its the 25th Here in South Korea

[fairmorn308]

This will be an epic build, one question though , you say its a brand new shell? where and how much was it if you dont mind me asking? I didnt even know you could buy new 106 shells anymore.

I bought the shell off a guy who stored it for around 7 years as a spare for rallying. Never been on the road and still in primer

[Jay_]

shell alone must of cost a quid or two then?

[Sophia_Bush]

12 plate 106?

[Cam]

Looking foward to see it finished :y:

[PJN]

12 plate 106?

The thought of this alone amazes me haha!

[blackie_2k5]

wont be a 12 plate?, will be issued a plate relevant to the year???. so newest would be 04 id have thought..

[Jyxo]

I think I read somewhere, maybe on here not sure, if the car has 90% new parts or something like that you can register it in the current year?

[fairmorn308]

Not sure what will happen when ready for the road.

Looking forward to getting it home to build

[fairmorn308]

More pictures from bodyshop :)

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[fairmorn308]

More Again

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[Sophia_Bush]

how you finding the quality on the fg doors mate? otherwise the beast is coming good

[fairmorn308]

They seemed ok. No issues from bodyshop regarding them. Should be ok. Interested to see the weight of car when finished

[blackie_2k5]

im also very interested in the quality of the doors, im interested in a set myself

looking good mate, sorry if i ve missed, but fibreglass bonnet and boot?

[fairmorn308]

Hi

Yes mate fibreglass bonnet / tailgate and doors. Polycarb windows so should save alot of weight

[blackie_2k5]

going to be a serious machine tbf

[RallyeMP]

This is lush mate. I love to see this finished

[kane_15023]

omg that is just amazing i would love to be in your shoes u wont be dissapointed

[slow-norris]

coming along nicely be good to see it on the road

[blackie_2k5]

is that a 106 in the background aswell?

[fairmorn308]

is that a 106 in the background aswell?

Yes it is mate

[fairmorn308]

More Pictures :)

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[fairmorn308]

Goes to get some paint this week. Returns home in 2 weeks time :)

[Tontsy]

I think I read somewhere, maybe on here not sure, if the car has 90% new parts or something like that you can register it in the current year?

95% new GENUINE parts, you can re register it what ever the hell you like!

i would rename this

"fuckyoumrscooby inmy rearview 106"

[blackie_2k5]

FLOL tonto!

nice touch with the rear catches mate!!

[Tontsy]

FLOL tonto!

nice touch with the rear catches mate!!

i didnt see the first picture, and wondered what teh fuck he was going at there!

[blackie_2k5]

looking forward to see this in paint, another good project with some nice spends going in :D

weight is gonna be something on its own!

[toxic]

keep up the good work and hope you get it done in the time you have off :)

[fairmorn308]

Thanks guys, Am looking forward to getting home now and getting it built.

[fairmorn308]

Which catches do you think look the best?

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[Sophia_Bush]

one with the black surround

[Davo106]

Yer the surround ones are alot better, thats what i chose for my bonnet :)

[fairmorn308]

Am thinking that also guys.

[Mathias]

definately with the surround :)

im thinking of doing the same to my carbon tailgate as it has holes where pins were previously fitted by bic

[fairmorn308]

Going to go with surround.

Nothing else i could find that doesnt look crap

[fairmorn308]

UPDATE:

Am away down to the bodyshop tomorrow to finalize a few things before its all complete and ready to come home.

Here is some pictures of a small collection of parts i have unwrapped that's been delivered since i have been away.

Stainless steel elbows to make up boost pipes
Turbo Blanket
Gizzmo Boost Controller
Stainless steel Brake fittings
Sexy Hose Clips lol
Brake fluid

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[iFurio]

How much have you spent? I think I will be visiting this page alot more! Cant wait for the end result!

[Southpaw]

this build makes my balls tingle looks like so much money and effort is going into this awesome bud

[fairmorn308]

Went to the bodyshop and car will return next friday, Also started mocking up on engine today and trial fitting some parts etc

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[blackie_2k5]

looks mint mate, this is gonne make some big cars looks daft

there are 1.4's in greece running about 400bhp, ive not seen of any higher..but i know for a factt here will be some :y:

[fairmorn308]

looks mint mate, this is gonne make some big cars looks daft

there are 1.4's in greece running about 400bhp, ive not seen of any higher..but i know for a factt here will be some :y:

thanks mate. I would be happy to get around the power your running.

[dannygti]

not with that turbo blakie


trouble is with all those greek lads is they only drag race, so hp figure is everything. they are big into drag/road racing. smaller turbo setup's like this will be appropriate for what it will be used for.

[luthor1]

I can't remember, are you getting me to map this for you?? I can't wait to see it go. It'll be ballistic.

Andy

[fairmorn308]

problem after problem with this engine of mine.

Had a major set back today with it and will need to put engine on hold for around 12 weeks now awaiting on new parts.

On the bright side it wont stop me from enjoying some boost as going to fit a standard 1.4 engine with decomp plate for the time being until the proper engine is 100% complete and ready to fit.

[blackie_2k5]

whats the prob mate?

still have on decomp though :D be a nice stepping stone actaully :y:

yeah danny i know hes not gonna get those figures from that turbo, but i say he'll EASILY get over 200bhp without pushing it too much

thats alot for any car never mind a 1.4 lump though, with that sort of power and how light this car is going to be, its going to be seriously quick car

edit- ..... actually what turbo is that? i thought you had a gt2860.. but that doesnt look like one?

[fairmorn308]

whats the prob mate?

still have on decomp though :D be a nice stepping stone actaully :y:

yeah danny i know hes not gonna get those figures from that turbo, but i say he'll EASILY get over 200bhp without pushing it too much

thats alot for any car never mind a 1.4 lump though, with that sort of power and how light this car is going to be, its going to be seriously quick car

edit- ..... actually what turbo is that? i thought you had a gt2860.. but that doesnt look like one?

GT25 am using mate.

Problem with the engine is that am using hi comp pistons and its causing to much problems so has the conrods. going to just get a complete new set and start over.

Power wise. Anything over 200bhp i will be happy with.

[blackie_2k5]

yeah, i thought you may have issues with them tbh

never mind, least if you get some proper low comps in you wont have worries of blowin the h/g or decomp on higher boost :)

less chance of future probs, i see you having no probs getting 200bhp either tbh

[fairmorn308]

yeah, i thought you may have issues with them tbh

never mind, least if you get some proper low comps in you wont have worries of blowin the h/g or decomp on higher boost :)

less chance of future probs, i see you having no probs getting 200bhp either tbh

I haven't had any luck with the pistons and rods so decided going to ditch them and get a set made.

Running a standard engine is a good example to what power i will get before putting proper engine in.

[Sophia_Bush]

rich do you need a decomp plate? as I still got my 2mm one from my old setup you can have

[fairmorn308]

rich do you need a decomp plate? as I still got my 2mm one from my old setup you can have

Already have one mate but thanks anyway

[blackie_2k5]

what rods are they btw? for what engine? any good to me? :p

[fairmorn308]

what rods are they btw? for what engine? any good to me? :p

Modified 16v rods. Doubt they would mate as i had to modify them even more.

[blackie_2k5]

ahhh i see, 16v rods would fit mine, but not if youve brutalised them :p

what exactly did you do? i was under then impression the 1400 had a shorter stroke aswell?

[fairmorn308]

ahhh i see, 16v rods would fit mine, but not if youve brutalised them :p

what exactly did you do? i was under then impression the 1400 had a shorter stroke aswell?

I bought them and pistons from a COMPANY and the part of the rod that bolts to the crank was wider than the bore. Had to modify them so there slightly smaller than the bore so they can be fitted.

Went to time up the engine and crank kept locking. Tried a few things and ended up lifting the head to find out the pistons at its highest point is hitting the head and that's with a decomp fitted also.

[blackie_2k5]

so hes made them "slimmer" at the base? or has fitted chunkier shells? not quite sure what you mean by them being smaller lol

thats a bit shit tbh, you spoke to them? would have thought he'd know they were diff.. i hope you get a refund or something mate :y:

EDIT- or is the base of the rod arm actually hitting the bse of the bore because of the size of it? so hes machined a bit out to clear it?

[fairmorn308]

The bores are for example 80mm the widest point on the conrod was 81mm. Means piston wont fit thru the bore.

[blackie_2k5]

yeah i think i worked it out on the edit^^

as said i hope you get it sorted, is the car in paint yet?

[Devis]

Looks a beast! Love to see the finished job, bet its cost a fortune so far.

[fairmorn308]

yeah i think i worked it out on the edit^^

as said i hope you get it sorted, is the car in paint yet?

Yes, Ready for collection in 7 days time :)

Already made a start to remove a spare engine out of a car this afternoon and will have it all ready and built by time shell returns so no delays that side of things

[blackie_2k5]

sweet, what ecu you going for pred?

[fairmorn308]

sweet, what ecu you going for pred?

Yes mate same as you. Hoping to get car up and running by or around end of the month :)

[blackie_2k5]

nice, andy's work is highly reccomended, i think i need to go forged and get him to do a "final" map of mine :D, be nice to see someone whos got a a balls out set up running pred, will give good feedback from both ends of the budget scale :y:

if you havent already, ask him about the electronic boost control, he briefly went into it with me, something for me to look into for the future, would be really handy on your build :y: and help get the best out of your set up

[fairmorn308]

Talked to him the other night regarding it and fingers crossed i can get andy up to map mine before i get on the track.

[fairmorn308]

Tonight i started to look out a few looms i have bought to try get the best one for my conversion. I started with a Roland Garros 1.4 8v loom and it looks like its perfect for what am needing. Just need to double check a few plugs but everything is there for what i was needing.

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[blackie_2k5]

you got a turbo came mate?

[fairmorn308]

you got a turbo came mate?

Cam?

Yes i do mate

[blackie_2k5]

cam yeah, my bad :oops:

was just wondering as i may sell mine for now...get nother when i do a forged engine

[fairmorn308]

Picked up the 106 new home to get to the track :)

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[fairmorn308]

Loom all started and taped up for trying once engine is fitted. Fingers crossed will be ok.

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[beardyboy]

whens the finish date? looking good so far

[fairmorn308]

whens the finish date? looking good so far

1st track day 12th Nov

[fairmorn308]

Thats it booked in for mapping 11th nov. 1st track the 12th nov

[Davo106]

Lol, cutting it fine eh dude? :P

Just so you know theres a mad 1.4 8v turbo on youtube running 2.6 bar making 315bhp ;)

[fairmorn308]

Lol, cutting it fine eh dude? :P

Just so you know theres a mad 1.4 8v turbo on youtube running 2.6 bar making 315bhp ;)

cutting it fine yes but its all part of the fun :)

[Stealth106]

sounds like a machine, was please to read you are using the xsi/rallye stuff was about to have a spi hissy fit lol

[fairmorn308]

UPDATE:

Lots of progress. Got loads of pictures from ecosse, The car is now in colour and looking good, cant wait to get it home.

Started working on the spare engine to keep me going until proper engine is ready.

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[joe333]

Epic cant wait to see this when it finished :y:

[Josh-VTR]

Gorgeous mate!

[fairmorn308]

Adapters arrived for water feeds for turbo :)

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[fairmorn308]

UPDATE:

Pictures from bodyshop ( car colour wont be black just some bits )

Fitted new seals into BE gearbox and also trial fitted, Painted engine this morning also

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[blackie_2k5]

looking good, how did you fit the decomp?

[fairmorn308]

looking good, how did you fit the decomp?

Head gasket on block
Decomp Plate
head gasket on top of Decomp plate
head on

[dannygti]

i only used one head gasket on the block and thats it.. used sealant between decomp plate and head

[fairmorn308]

i only used one head gasket on the block and thats it.. used sealant between decomp plate and head

Have you had any problems at all?

[g12ffo]

cant wait to see updates on this thread

[dannygti]

Have you had any problems at all?

nope mate, runs superb. thats how it told me to fit it with the instructions with my decomp plate. but mine isnt a DP item.

im not sure if it would be an issue for you, thats probably how dp do it??
but make sure you have worked your compression ratio out properly.

[blackie_2k5]

what size decomp and head gaskets, the decomps are normally bonded to the head, as danny said did dp tell you to do it that way? i cant see it being an issue really, but id imagine your compression ratio will be seriousley low with 2 gaskets unless theyre pretty slim?

[fairmorn308]

what size decomp and head gaskets, the decomps are normally bonded to the head, as danny said did dp tell you to do it that way? i cant see it being an issue really, but id imagine your compression ratio will be seriousley low with 2 gaskets unless theyre pretty slim?

Yes the full kit was supplied with 2 thin head gaskets, Also confirmed if that was correct with ATSpeed regarding fitting two head gaskets

[blackie_2k5]

sweet :y:, should be fine then mate :)

we got any paint pics then? im looking forward to this one, try get some close ups of doors etc, i wanna see how the fit etc

[fairmorn308]

sweet :y:, should be fine then mate :)

we got any paint pics then? im looking forward to this one, try get some close ups of doors etc, i wanna see how the fit etc

Yes i have pictures of it in paint but wanting to post once i have built it up.

Doors are standard doors as decided not to use the fibreglass ones.

[crisppug]

awsom blog matey.just stumbled across it.seeing all the parts layed out is just mint :)

good to see someone using a different size engine,will save weight for sure.

i take it you got your be kit & stachshift from atspeed? all good?

[fairmorn308]

awsom blog matey.just stumbled across it.seeing all the parts layed out is just mint :)

good to see someone using a different size engine,will save weight for sure.

i take it you got your be kit & stachshift from atspeed? all good?

thats correct mate,

Shell returns at weekend and 1st job is fit suspension and engine before monday :)

[crisppug]

GREAT,good to see your doin the be conversion 2,wish i had done mine from the start to be honest.imo if your planning on using 200 lb-ft torque (which you are with boost) the box wont last long.mine only did like 1500miles and i shredded the teeth off 4th.

where you from mate

regards chris

[fairmorn308]

Up in scotland. will be on the track all round the country next year :)

[crisppug]

Up in scotland. will be on the track all round the country next year :)

jee how come most the lads with the big projects live so far away lol.

super mate.hopefully a few of us will get the chance to meet up :)

[fairmorn308]

jee how come most the lads with the big projects live so far away lol.

super mate.hopefully a few of us will get the chance to meet up :)

thats what am hoping for. Cant wait till the weekend to start building it. Have 18 days from a bare shell to get it on the road, Mapped and MOTd. Time will tell.

[crisppug]

thats what am hoping for. Cant wait till the weekend to start building it. Have 18 days from a bare shell to get it on the road, Mapped and MOTd. Time will tell.

cool,what are you doing about the interiour paint wise?leaving it bare or

18 days i know your keen but im sure your been very optimistic - theres always summat to set you back.but hay give it a shot :)

[fairmorn308]

18 days? I am sure i can half that without doubt. Everything is built and bought ready to be fitted. Is there is something it will be minor. I am currently on my time off work so i have all day every day to work on the car. Bit different of people with normal jobs

Interior? 2 Buckets / Rollcage / Flocked dash / Carbon Fibre doorcards etc

[dannygti]

rich, dont take this the worng way but i dont believe this is the best way of doing things for you.

i have built dozens of cars fron scratch and this is a tight deadline. it can be done easily, but will the quality be there?? im not so sure. it would be ashame to see such potential in the car then throw it together.

a deadline can be a good idea as it keeps you doing things, but too tight a deadline and mistakes can be made

good luck anyhow :)

[Tufty]

Hi mate, just about your custom turbo cooling set up. I assume you are entering and exiting from the same coolant line? i always thought its best to come from one and go to the other? You have two take offs one in through turbo and back out to where it come from? Im just not to sure wether this would be efficient enough? that said the water should not get warmer than 89c with a standard thermostat?

The reason i bring it up, is it just seems to easy to be correct lol?

[fairmorn308]

rich, dont take this the worng way but i dont believe this is the best way of doing things for you.

i have built dozens of cars fron scratch and this is a tight deadline. it can be done easily, but will the quality be there?? im not so sure. it would be ashame to see such potential in the car then throw it together.

a deadline can be a good idea as it keeps you doing things, but too tight a deadline and mistakes can be made

good luck anyhow :)

Quality? All brake and fuel lines were all made prior to car put to bodyshop. All brackets and holes drilled for rivet nuts all installed aswell. All suspension and engine is complete and ready for fitting.

I dont see a issue with quality as am sure you will agree once you see it all complete.

[dannygti]

Quality? All brake and fuel lines were all made prior to car put to bodyshop. All brackets and holes drilled for rivet nuts all installed aswell. All suspension and engine is complete and ready for fitting.

I dont see a issue with quality as am sure you will agree once you see it all complete.

i do not mean that in a nasty sense..

if all that has been done then you have a great head start.

[Tufty]

i do not mean that in a nasty sense..

if all that has been done then you have a great head start.

There`s always something!! :homme:

[fairmorn308]

i do not mean that in a nasty sense..

if all that has been done then you have a great head start.

No worries

I made sure all that was done prior to painting as makes life alot easier when it returns.

Engine / suspension and all brake and fuel lines fitted in one day.

Engine, 3 mounts
Suspension, Few bolts

Time will tell anyway, am looking forward to it.

[fairmorn308]

Hi mate, just about your custom turbo cooling set up. I assume you are entering and exiting from the same coolant line? i always thought its best to come from one and go to the other? You have two take offs one in through turbo and back out to where it come from? Im just not to sure wether this would be efficient enough? that said the water should not get warmer than 89c with a standard thermostat?

The reason i bring it up, is it just seems to easy to be correct lol?

Thats correct. Nothing wrong with that cause the water will be cooled down before it returns back into the turbo / engine

[fairmorn308]

Will ordering parts ever stop?

Seems like am never off the phone to Peugeot about ordering bits and bobs.

[X3_Crossy]

Can't wait to see this finished. 18 days to get it on the road, why such a tight deadline?

No offense, but why not take you time and make sure it's done properly...

[Tringaling]

I cant wait to see this finished, what a great build this will be!

[saxova]

18 days? I am sure i can half that without doubt. Everything is built and bought ready to be fitted. Is there is something it will be minor. I am currently on my time off work so i have all day every day to work on the car. Bit different of people with normal jobs

Interior? 2 Buckets / Rollcage / Flocked dash / Carbon Fibre doorcards etc

Can't wait to see this finished. 18 days to get it on the road, why such a tight deadline?

No offense, but why not take you time and make sure it's done properly...

18 full days when all the part's are there is quite awhile.

[fairmorn308]

Can't wait to see this finished. 18 days to get it on the road, why such a tight deadline?

No offense, but why not take you time and make sure it's done properly...

Track day thats why. also if its not ready its not ready but i have everything made and all built ready for fitting. all fuel and brake lines all made up and brackets all drilled and rivet nuts installed. All that work was all done prior to shell going to bodyshop

[fairmorn308]

UPDATE: Pictures of Shell in primer :):):)

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[fairmorn308]

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[fairmorn308]

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[garner90]

Looks real good pal. How come you didnt get a weld in cage?

[rhydstar]

looking so good mate keep the pictures coming :)

[fairmorn308]

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[saxova]

This is going to be epic! Can't wait to see the finished product.

[Bowey]

looks awesome mate whats ur expected bhp? id love todo something like this but im guessing it costs alota ££££

[anton_sax_machine]

AAAHHHHHHH hurry up and finish this!!! going to be so nice! lots of time effort and the main thing... MONEY gone into this!!!

[X3_Crossy]

The finish looks awsome... Looking forward to seeing it finished out of the bodyshop. Then the epic build.

[Gareth_R]

looks REALLY good

[fairmorn308]

looks REALLY good

Thanks but its cut my days down to 12 days to build it up and ready

[Jyxo]

Once this is done will most probably be one of the best if not the best car on the site.

[boabVTR]

love it some great work. wish i had done a 106 while i was at the stripped bare shell stage lol.

[fairmorn308]

Once this is done will most probably be one of the best if not the best car on the site.

Thanks mate.

[fairmorn308]

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[fairmorn308]

Last night i made a start on all the wiring looms.

I have now made a custom mini loom for between the alternator and Starter motor, I have extended the plugs engine loom so ecu + multi plug sits under glove box. Also extended the multi plug for the headlight loom to sit under glove box also.

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[whitevanmen]

If only i had the time and money this is just what i would do! Stunning car m8! Cant wait to see the finished project !

[Tufty]

what you using for oil return?

[fairmorn308]

what you using for oil return?

aeroquip fittings

[Southpaw]

cannot wait to see this car, 2011 106 props to you mate probs could have bought a brand new audi the amount you've spent here! lol

[fairmorn308]

cannot wait to see this car, 2011 106 props to you mate probs could have bought a brand new audi the amount you've spent here! lol

I have this for fun. The 106 is just a toy

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[hartley69]

[QUOTE=fairmorn308;5623469]I have this for fun. The 106 is just a toy

Enough said :A: Great project you got here, cant wait until it is finshed.

[fairmorn308]

[QUOTE=fairmorn308;5623469]I have this for fun. The 106 is just a toy

Enough said :A: Great project you got here, cant wait until it is finshed.

3 weeks it will be complete

[S666UKH]

Great work mate, keep it coming! :)

[fairmorn308]

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[X3_Crossy]

Really can't wait for this to be finished now... Looking really good mate.

[blackie_2k5]

did you mod the water feed/return yourself? or buy it? is there a restrictr in there?

[fairmorn308]

did you mod the water feed/return yourself? or buy it? is there a restrictr in there?

Its a normal radiator top hose just had the water oil cooler take offs cut down. No restrictor just the hose reducers.

More pictures from today


UPDATE:

More pictures from bodyshop - Some pictures are of different layers of paint
Painted engine mount / brake master cylinder / Steering rack
Changed gearbox cover and painted
Ordered new power steering fittings for custom hoses
Alternator trial fitted


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[blackie_2k5]

nice pics, but without a restrictor in the main pipe...between the feed/return, i cant see the water circulating well enough to cool the turbo well enough.. vast majority wll just bypass the smaller feed/return altogether?

[fairmorn308]

nice pics, but without a restrictor in the main pipe...between the feed/return, i cant see the water circulating well enough to cool the turbo well enough.. vast majority wll just bypass the smaller feed/return altogether?

its too late now to try things but i will see how it goes anyway and go from there. i have a list of things i want to do and change etc but with only 12 days to build i am go from there.

[blackie_2k5]

its too late now to try things but i will see how it goes anyway and go from there. i have a list of things i want to do and change etc but with only 12 days to build i am go from there.

dont take this the wrong way mate...but thats really not that way to go about it :p

if its not ready its not ready, id rather lose out on a trackday then a turbo or engine etc

plenty time :)

[fairmorn308]

dont take this the wrong way mate...but thats really not that way to go about it :p

if its not ready its not ready, id rather lose out on a trackday then a turbo or engine etc

plenty time :)

lol

I will rephrase that. There is things i would like to change at a later date :)

[SnakeVTR]

does it matter that the feed and return are so close together aswell?

[Tufty]

nice pics, but without a restrictor in the main pipe...between the feed/return, i cant see the water circulating well enough to cool the turbo well enough.. vast majority wll just bypass the smaller feed/return altogether?

I see what you mean, if the two pipes were a bit further away it might work better... but tbh, i think it will hold out fine with the thermostat opening and closing...i guess it is a trial and error thing... temp sensor is not far away so if the water temp gets too hot from the turbo then you will know i guess.

[stevo67]

2 words quality build.

[ryanmt]

you can run the turbo without water cooling with no real side effects so I wouldn't worry too much, the oil does most of the cooling. The water was there on the 200sx mostly to continue cooling the turbo once the engine had been turned off

[luthor1]

...unless you're running a ball-bearing turbo in which case water cooling is absolutely crucial all of the time

[crisppug]

you can run the turbo without water cooling with no real side effects so I wouldn't worry too much, the oil does most of the cooling. The water was there on the 200sx mostly to continue cooling the turbo once the engine had been turned off

i dont agree with that mate,i know a lad who fried a gt28rs in 900 miles because the turbo was not getting enough cooling.if you dont have a set of decent guages you will never know if that turbo is overheating.

as for the build AWSOM :) great pics and progress - please just dont rush it is my advice

[fairmorn308]

i dont agree with that mate,i know a lad who fried a gt28rs in 900 miles because the turbo was not getting enough cooling.if you dont have a set of decent guages you will never know if that turbo is overheating.

as for the build AWSOM :) great pics and progress - please just dont rush it is my advice

It wont be rushed. Roll on saturday thats when the shell returns and some proper progress can start :)

[Gandi699]

Could you run an inline pump on the water feed to up the pressure? Just a wee thought.

[boabVTR]

seen the back end of your car today mate when i dropped mine off looked sweet cany wait to see it built.

[fairmorn308]

seen the back end of your car today mate when i dropped mine off looked sweet cany wait to see it built.

thats good. I collect it on saturday :)

Whats your car getting done

[boabVTR]

nice. emm its getting wiring sorted out so it runs clifford alarm fitted and exhaust fitted. job done. how long do you think that will take them are they usually quite quick

[fairmorn308]

nice. emm its getting wiring sorted out so it runs clifford alarm fitted and exhaust fitted. job done. how long do you think that will take them are they usually quite quick

Am not the best person to give time scale there. My car was only meant to be 6 weeks and 2mo will be week 13.

[boabVTR]

oh right i see lol. im hoping they only have mine 2 weeks

[Stealth106]

im really confused about this build!

i understand the usual everyone wank over someone who can afford to buy all the shiny off the shelf bits most who own 106/ saxos cant afford......appreciate the time scale you are building the car in..... but there are so many questions i have....

building a 1.4 turbo is slightly innovative nothing amazing! as people have already stated there are several abroad and am pretty sure its been done here (even if not to this spec)

why didnt you do what the hill climb boys do and use the crank and pistons and reduce the 1.6 16v engine to a 1.4?! so you would be running a 1.4 16v turbo....
also the manifold would still fit if later on you decide the 1.4 isnt enough displacement and you wanted to swap back to the 1.6 or even the 1.8 stroker kit....

also why are you using the 1.3 rallye head instead of the 1.4 xsi head? as far as im aware the inlet still fits the xsi head?!

if you have alot of money to play with (which it seems you do with your range rover sport etc etc....) why not have dp make you something alot more interesting such as the twin supercharged 1.4 206 they built or something along those lines something truly one off.....

[fairmorn308]

im really confused about this build!

i understand the usual everyone wank over someone who can afford to buy all the shiny off the shelf bits most who own 106/ saxos cant afford......appreciate the time scale you are building the car in..... but there are so many questions i have....

building a 1.4 turbo is slightly innovative nothing amazing! as people have already stated there are several abroad and am pretty sure its been done here (even if not to this spec)

why didnt you do what the hill climb boys do and use the crank and pistons and reduce the 1.6 16v engine to a 1.4?! so you would be running a 1.4 16v turbo....
also the manifold would still fit if later on you decide the 1.4 isnt enough displacement and you wanted to swap back to the 1.6 or even the 1.8 stroker kit....

also why are you using the 1.3 rallye head instead of the 1.4 xsi head? as far as im aware the inlet still fits the xsi head?!

if you have alot of money to play with (which it seems you do with your range rover sport etc etc....) why not have dp make you something alot more interesting such as the twin supercharged 1.4 206 they built or something along those lines something truly one off.....

1st off the engine that is fitted isnt the proper engine for various reasons.

Reason fitting the 1.3 head instead of the xsi is due to the porting matching the 1.3 inlet manifold.

[Stealth106]

1st off the engine that is fitted isnt the proper engine for various reasons.

Reason fitting the 1.3 head instead of the xsi is due to the porting matching the 1.3 inlet manifold.

fair enough on the 1.3 head matching the inlet but are you not going to get further work done on it?! on the exhaust ports etc etc....

what do you mean that the engine isnt the proper one im going off the spec you have listed the 1.4 xsi block with the 1.3 head or has the plan changed?!

i read you are using a temporary engine while "a problem" is being fixed on the proper engine i assumed the proper engine is the 8v 1.4 100bhp one?!

what im saying is why are you running a 1.4 8v?!
if you want to keep it 1.4 for a specific reasons i dont see why? or have missed the part why you said......
surely using a 16v engine reduced to a 1.4 using the crank and rods means you can still use forged 1.6 pistons as the crank and rods will change the stroke keeping it the 1.4 as you said, and also saves the hastle of having custom pistons made?!

im not trying to drag your thread down, i find it interesting as im currently studying motorsport engineering and think the money you are clearly spending you could get better results....

[crisppug]

interesting...................i do like these discussions.my oppinion is "after having/owning" a 106 turbo is you always want more lol.only problem imo is using the 1.4 you have a much lower power capacity.yes power is not everything i know but why not use a 1.6 16v but run "low boost" and have it reliable as such.and leave scope for further modifications.

but i also appreciate this as it is a 1400 and it is different :) i chose to go the way i have because its been done a few times before,so knew information and advice is easier found.

[fairmorn308]

fair enough on the 1.3 head matching the inlet but are you not going to get further work done on it?! on the exhaust ports etc etc....

what do you mean that the engine isnt the proper one im going off the spec you have listed the 1.4 xsi block with the 1.3 head or has the plan changed?!

i read you are using a temporary engine while "a problem" is being fixed on the proper engine i assumed the proper engine is the 8v 1.4 100bhp one?!

what im saying is why are you running a 1.4 8v?!
if you want to keep it 1.4 for a specific reasons i dont see why? or have missed the part why you said......
surely using a 16v engine reduced to a 1.4 using the crank and rods means you can still use forged 1.6 pistons as the crank and rods will change the stroke keeping it the 1.4 as you said, and also saves the hastle of having custom pistons made?!

im not trying to drag your thread down, i find it interesting as im currently studying motorsport engineering and think the money you are clearly spending you could get better results....


the whole reason for this build is to be different in this country. Might not be different in other countries but they 9/10 use theres for drag and not the track.

Also money spent is no object cause its not about having huge BHP 300 + i dont see the point as where i live in scotland i wouldnt beable to use that sort of power on the road at all.

Am using 1.4 alloy bottom end for now.

[blackie_2k5]

i wouldnt worry about power, the greek lads are running 1.4's on standard pistons and rods to 350bhp+

if you wanted more power, then you can just get a bigger turbo, i like that its a 1.4, for the smae reason i like mine being a vtr...its alot more satisfying telling ppl in expensive cars they just got anal punishment off a 1.6 8v....you still get a bit from the 16v...but no where nears as much :D

[fairmorn308]

UPDATE:

steering rack built with aeroquip fittings for power steering / power steering pump with aeroquip fitting / Fuel filter ends changed

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[boabVTR]

liking the aeroquips for power steering.

[boz]

cracking project matey, the attention to detail is really nice to see :), this is going to be a minter

[luthor1]

If you make it a 1.4 you get cheap ROAD TAX!! :)

I think there is an enormous amount of pleasure having a tiny engine that goes like stink... even Gav's little 1.4 turbo with it's awfully restrictive exhaust flange made 148lbsft of torque at 4500 rpm!! That's ridiculous! It was great fun to grunt about in

[blackie_2k5]

If you make it a 1.4 you get cheap ROAD TAX!! :)

I think there is an enormous amount of pleasure having a tiny engine that goes like stink... even Gav's little 1.4 turbo with it's awfully restrictive exhaust flange made 148lbsft of torque at 4500 rpm!! That's ridiculous! It was great fun to grunt about in

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as i said, more fun for 8v boys raping big cars ;)

[tweeqd]

i dont agree with that mate,i know a lad who fried a gt28rs in 900 miles because the turbo was not getting enough cooling.if you dont have a set of decent guages you will never know if that turbo is overheating.

as for the build AWSOM :) great pics and progress - please just dont rush it is my advice

thats cos a GT turbo is ball bearing, and NEEDS water

a T series turbo doesnt need it although you can have it, my T34 isnt water cooled

[blackie_2k5]

thats cos a GT turbo is ball bearing, and NEEDS water

a T series turbo doesnt need it although you can have it, my T34 isnt water cooled

arent you running gt internals?

[fairmorn308]

I am leaving in 6 hours to collect the shell from bodyshop :)

[blackie_2k5]

I am leaving in 6 hours to collect the shell from bodyshop :)

is it all white? other then gloss black stuff?

[fairmorn308]

is it all white? other then gloss black stuff?

There is gloss black stuff also mate :)

[danny-vts]

well iv just killed at least 45 mins reading all this, so far looks awesome :)
cant wait to see the end result, keep up the good work

[Andy_K]

Looking forward to seeing the shell and pics of everything coming back together.

[fairmorn308]

Thats the shell collected and on way home :)

[jeffchiz]

back home yet?

[fairmorn308]

back home yet?

yes

UPDATE:


Here you go guys. Pictures of the shell. When it was on the ramp in the bodyshop to being transfered from lorry to lorry when got home to fitting engine and axle



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[fairmorn308]

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[Jay_]

Awesome!! :y:

[dannygti]

wow, looks mint rich

[J222JRA]

This looks awesome, so fresh!!! Cant wait until my engine bay has been re-sprayed.

Keep up the good work buddy.

[blackie_2k5]

car porn....

205 in the back is clean aswell!!

looking good mate

[S666UKH]

Wow looks great!

[joe333]

Epic!!!

[fairmorn308]

Thanks for comments guys :)

[SamRussell]

this looks amazing. well done dude :)

[crisppug]

thats cos a GT turbo is ball bearing, and NEEDS water

a T series turbo doesnt need it although you can have it, my T34 isnt water cooled

i understand now,i diddent realise a jernal bearing diddent require water cooling,every day is a scool day,cheers for the info tweed :)

as for the progress rich,looks and is awsom build.so good to see it all fresh man.attention to detail is great :)

[Grimey]

WOW! that looks amazing, can't wait to see more progress on this!

[Tufty]

Looking forward to seeing todays progress! There is no messing around here lol!

[Packham]

Got s thing for white peugeot's? ;)

It's looking mint btw :y:

[boz]

fast progress! looking good aswell

[Alanapone]

WOW!!! What a read! Hope it's all going well?

Really looking forward to seeing the finished car. How much longer until it's finished?

[fairmorn308]

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[Mathias]

Amazing this is mate! Look forward to seeing pics coming together now...

Reminds me of when I started building the saxo up after paint etc

Will be interested to see power figures with your spec :)

[mark1311]

all the time money etc going into this.... how come you have't gone for coilovers?


looks bang on mate, you have routed your brakes in exactly same place as we do.