Lancer overhaul - Project Phoenix - Page 8 - Team-BHP

viper · 22nd July 2007, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by razor4077

- I have sourced all engine parts but one - the oil sump. the older one had been bent and the nut was not screwing on right. decided not to take any chances and am getting a new one tomorrow.

Abhishek,

Are you referring to the last pic in your album as the oil sump. If you were then thats the oil cap only not the sump.

Viper

razor4077 · 22nd July 2007, 17:07

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Originally Posted by viper

Abhishek,

Are you referring to the last pic in your album as the oil sump. If you were then thats the oil cap only not the sump.

Viper

I'm not that bad with engines dude

The cap was also damaged and has been replaced. The sump is pending.
Pls let me know about the intake.

nitrous · 22nd July 2007, 23:28

Looks like engine transport in our country needs some rethinking.
Using protocols of engine importers might help since damage during transit of engines would hinder business to tuners if car owners turn to local expertise.
Im being neutral and speaking in general here.

1100D · 24th July 2007, 02:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Looks like engine transport in our country needs some rethinking.
Using protocols of engine importers might help since damage during transit of engines would hinder business to tuners if car owners turn to local expertise.
Im being neutral and speaking in general here.

Looks like transporting the whole car is a better option than transporting the engine alone. Local tuners! They are more, learn on the job assemblers or tinkerers rather than hardcore "tuners".

razor4077 · 24th July 2007, 20:14

A day of good progress. The engine and the FFE have been fitted and they are up and running. Some kinks still to be ironed out, but that is expected in such a situation.
The only thing missing in the engine bay is the intake+filter setup which was delayed due to some reasons.

Anyway, idled the engine for about an hour, all the while appreciating the muted rumble being emitted from the exhaust! Couldn't resist hitting the gas pedal a fraction before turning off the engine (kept it under 2000 rpm)... the sound was sweet

The plan is to finish the painting in the next couple of days, along with some other interior work. Once the Pedders arrive, the brakes and suspension can be done and the new tyres fitted. Ideally, would have wanted to finish off all the mechanical work before the painting, but I've got to improvise....

Phoenix is slowly but surely rising from the ashes.

Updated pics:
Picasa Web Albums - razor4077 - Lancer - WIP

1100D · 24th July 2007, 20:30

You are putting an SL grade engine oil in that car. Wouldn't SM be recommended? or is it that you will flush this soon for the SM.

nitrous · 24th July 2007, 20:49

1100, He's using this oil for run-in.
He'll shift to synthetic after 5000/10000 kms.

Quote:

Originally Posted by razor

The only thing missing in the engine bay is the intake+filter setup which was delayed due to some reasons.

Are U yet to recieve this?
If so, Ractive USA are having production delays.So, i wouldn't count on the Ractive for a while.

razor4077 · 24th July 2007, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1100D

You are putting an SL grade engine oil in that car. Wouldn't SM be recommended? or is it that you will flush this soon for the SM.

Yup, just for the initial run-in period. Will switch to synthetic after that. In any case SL still works... not obsolete yet

@nitrous: i have the filter... waiting for the intake pipe to arrive.

1100D · 24th July 2007, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by razor4077

Yup, just for the initial run-in period. Will switch to synthetic after that. In any case SL still works... not obsolete yet

.

Its only recently that the Castrol GTX became SL grade! It used to be GTX Extra earlier SF grade! However with the advent of Magnatec its in a different plane altogether! I dont need synthetics!

nitrous · 24th July 2007, 21:59

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Originally Posted by 1100

However with the advent of Magnatec its in a different plane altogether! I dont need synthetics!

What do u mean,bro??

1100D · 24th July 2007, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

What do u mean,bro??

Yeah there is a whole thread about Synthetic oil vs Mineral!

Edit: I beleive in Synthetics but also think the cost get prohibitive over time. However Magnatec has been observed as making cold engine rev smoother.

nitrous · 24th July 2007, 22:19

I still dont understand ur last two posts, brotha! :(

Wimwian · 24th July 2007, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by razor4077

A day of good progress. The engine and the FFE have been fitted and they are up and running. Some kinks still to be ironed out, but that is expected in such a situation.
The only thing missing in the engine bay is the intake+filter setup which was delayed due to some reasons.

Anyway, idled the engine for about an hour, all the while appreciating the muted rumble being emitted from the exhaust! Couldn't resist hitting the gas pedal a fraction before turning off the engine (kept it under 2000 rpm)... the sound was sweet

The plan is to finish the painting in the next couple of days, along with some other interior work. Once the Pedders arrive, the brakes and suspension can be done and the new tyres fitted. Ideally, would have wanted to finish off all the mechanical work before the painting, but I've got to improvise....

Phoenix is slowly but surely rising from the ashes.

Updated pics:
Picasa Web Albums - razor4077 - Lancer - WIP

Wohoooo... So I get to see the Phoenix flying this Saturday? I swear, that'll make getting through the rest of the week sooooo much easier. Otherwise the prospects look pretty bleak - neck deep in work!! Really need something to look forward to

The engine & headers look damn cool, can't wait to see the car all shiny and black - and listen to the exhaust of course!!

1100D · 24th July 2007, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

I still dont understand ur last two posts, brotha! :(

Is it because you think Castrol GTX Magnatec is synthetic oil?

razor4077 · 24th July 2007, 23:54

@wim: Paintjob should be done by Saturday (if things go to plan). Most likely will be doing some ICE'ing on that day. If possible I'll take the car home on Saturday and take it back to the workshop to get the suspension and brakes done when the Pedders arrive.
The update on the shockers is that they will be sent across to me early next week. So, waiting and watching

22nd July 2007, 23:28	#108 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 4,382 View My Garage	Looks like engine transport in our country needs some rethinking. Using protocols of engine importers might help since damage during transit of engines would hinder business to tuners if car owners turn to local expertise. Im being neutral and speaking in general here. __________________ youtube.com/watch?v=FiVicNOA3bY Last edited by nitrous : 22nd July 2007 at 23:38.

24th July 2007, 20:14	#110 (permalink)
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,234 View My Garage	Phoenix gets its heart A day of good progress. The engine and the FFE have been fitted and they are up and running. Some kinks still to be ironed out, but that is expected in such a situation. The only thing missing in the engine bay is the intake+filter setup which was delayed due to some reasons. Anyway, idled the engine for about an hour, all the while appreciating the muted rumble being emitted from the exhaust! Couldn't resist hitting the gas pedal a fraction before turning off the engine (kept it under 2000 rpm)... the sound was sweet The plan is to finish the painting in the next couple of days, along with some other interior work. Once the Pedders arrive, the brakes and suspension can be done and the new tyres fitted. Ideally, would have wanted to finish off all the mechanical work before the painting, but I've got to improvise.... Phoenix is slowly but surely rising from the ashes. Updated pics: Picasa Web Albums - razor4077 - Lancer - WIP

24th July 2007, 20:30	#111 (permalink)
1100D Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,418 View My Garage	You are putting an SL grade engine oil in that car. Wouldn't SM be recommended? or is it that you will flush this soon for the SM. __________________ ________________________ Every Ferrari is always a Fiat

24th July 2007, 22:19	#117 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 4,382 View My Garage	I still dont understand ur last two posts, brotha! :( __________________ youtube.com/watch?v=FiVicNOA3bY

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24th July 2007, 23:54	#120 (permalink)
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,234 View My Garage	@wim: Paintjob should be done by Saturday (if things go to plan). Most likely will be doing some ICE'ing on that day. If possible I'll take the car home on Saturday and take it back to the workshop to get the suspension and brakes done when the Pedders arrive. The update on the shockers is that they will be sent across to me early next week. So, waiting and watching