James Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 So the plan is to get together a kit of parts to EFI the saloon's new engine - though it will be run on carbs initially. Today I "machined" my throttle bodies... (actually these won't be the ones I use - I have a set of earlier ones - but I thought I'd test out the 14mm drill bit on these first) Works a treat using the hammer setting on the drill - and saves the cost of machining - thanks goes to GT6Mike for this tip James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitmkIIICPH Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 James, was this just with a regular drill or a pillar drill... ? looking forward to updates!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 regular mains power drill - I do have a pillar drill but that requires more set up - there is something to be said for doing it by hand as the drill guides itself. had a bit of issue with the drill bit slipping because it's a stupid cheapo twist chuck thing - just needed some muscle to tighten it up - putting the drill on hammer helped too, i guess it stopped the aluminium from clogging up (or whatever the techy term is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 So whats next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 I think making up an injector wiring loom is the next order of business - nice and easy next step. Weld the adapter plate to the airbox also next. Already ordered a Megasquirt and all the gubbins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofast2race Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 . Weld the adapter plate to the airbox also next. . Beware distortion!!! Soon stops being a nice flat flange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 I made mine out of 5mm thick steel hoping that it might not distort too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I made mine out of 5mm thick steel hoping that it might not distort too much Might be a bit marginal. If bolted or securely clamped to a piece of 8 or 10mm plate while welding is done it should be ok. Mine is 8mm and distortion was small enough to be taken up with a cornflake packet gasket Don't worry, I got a proper NOS gasket set for my engine yesterday - no cornflake packets there Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofast2race Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Mine was 6mm and distorted, fixed with 20mins lapping with P80 wet and dry :B BTW I have two flanges suitable for a Disco V8 throttle body free + postage to a good home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 What kind of gasket does yours have Andy? Mine has a rubber ring a few mm offset around the hole. When I've tightened it up I think it has enough "squash" to take up a little distortion - there is a good mm gap between the throttle body and the plate. Not that I am aiming to distort it! Luckily I have a mega experienced welder to do it for me - he is an artist when it comes to metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofast2race Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Not sure what a Disco uses.. I made one from a NOS frontplate gasket I had hanging about. What were those injectors from? BMW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 The injectors are from a Vectra 2.5 V6 - they're Bosch. Flow is good for up to 190bhp (not that I am aiming that high!) - may be a bit too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Not specifically EFI related... some valve springs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Kit arrived via my work colleague - slightly intimidating!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitmkIIICPH Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Holy crap - I think I would by the thing pre-assembled (and fork out the extra money) ... good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Holy crap - I think I would by the thing pre-assembled (and fork out the extra money) ... good luck No, they are fun to build - kits and instructions are really good Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 I wouldn't want to deprive you of the fun Nick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Ohhh look what just arrived - why did I get it delivered to work!? Now I have to carry it home on the train... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofast2race Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Fuel rail? Be very careful drilling that little blighter... stuffed my first one up :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 A place have quoted me $60 USD for shipping from the US - thats for 2ft It's only $10 a ft! Maybe I should get 2 x 2ft... Can't believe nobody in the UK does the stuff - it's only extruded aluminium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Oh - no... it's not a fuel rail! It's a bit heavier than that...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofast2race Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 That fuel rail from Ross is so cheap its worth getting two lengths so if you screw up you have a spare, if you get the first one perfect , make another and sell it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Its a camshaft. What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 yes thats what i did,enough for 2. there is somewhere here that does it i found it on the net only after i bought mine. james i see you are in london,whereabouts as i have a mill and the correct size cutter to machine the holes if you are interested,as andy says you don't want to sod it up and have to reorder it :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Hey esxefi, I am north/east London - right next to Essex James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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