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by maxiboy
Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:02 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: 166 24v into 116 GTV
Replies: 111
Views: 97012

Re: 166 24v into 116 GTV

Davo wrote: Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:07 am I just PM Ed him on the 4x4 forum - no chance he is selling these, I just scored a “spare” adapter when he modified his design! Exceptionally talented fabricator....
Agreed his skill levels blow my mind watching him create a dry sump pan from solid alloy.. i was amazed at his skill levels
by maxiboy
Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:51 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff
Replies: 431
Views: 224575

Re: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff

Loving this thread.. amazing work
by maxiboy
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:24 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Hello from relocation to UK with my two South African GTV6's
Replies: 358
Views: 241000

Re: Hello from relocation to UK with my two South African GTV6's

Love the photos... any spec on his engine to get 450bhp Kevin
by maxiboy
Tue Aug 28, 2018 2:34 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Which would you choose and why?
Replies: 30
Views: 17566

Re: Which would you choose and why?

Cant increase the stoke ... can increase the bore and fit bigger valves though ..
by maxiboy
Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Which would you choose and why?
Replies: 30
Views: 17566

Re: Which would you choose and why?

Sorry Jim K

I thought the worse you can drive the more power you need to cover up your inability as a driver

hence the reason I was going 3.8... maybe i need a rethink lmao
by maxiboy
Thu Aug 23, 2018 3:33 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Which would you choose and why?
Replies: 30
Views: 17566

Re: Which would you choose and why?

same here busso ... but either 350bhp N/A with throttle bodies and no cats.. oh the noise

or busso without aircon and a charger as its simpler than twin turbos and would easily make 450/500bhp done right
by maxiboy
Wed Aug 22, 2018 10:28 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: 166 24v into 116 GTV
Replies: 111
Views: 97012

Re: 166 24v into 116 GTV

I sourced an adapter from a 4WD guy in the UK fitting a V6 into a rock crawler – this one repositions the oil filter back a little to allow use of the existing alternator if desired; https://s25.postimg.cc/4whnhrb4f/Adapter3.png https://s25.postimg.cc/pgmhg8ylb/Adapter2.png https://s25.postimg.cc/z...
by maxiboy
Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff
Replies: 431
Views: 224575

Re: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff

I had a copy made from alloy that i ran for a while but going itbs on the new engine using 46mm bodies from a truimph 595 triple motorbike and a bmw Throttle body actuator S54 but will need a standalone but was going standalone anyway to future proof the car. either Autolusso link G4 or emerald. cha...
by maxiboy
Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:16 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff
Replies: 431
Views: 224575

Re: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff

Thanks mate.. not much further but got loads of different projects on the go.. suspension arms and throttle bodies etc but sort of between full times jobs at the moment so loads of time but zero funds for car things. no i didn't know it was on but busy next weekend with the work i do have to do. you...
by maxiboy
Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:34 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff
Replies: 431
Views: 224575

Re: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff

Glad you liked the kit. its pretty comprehensive. Me and toxic put it together on the alfa forum and got stig fasteners to add it too their site.
by maxiboy
Tue Dec 12, 2017 2:32 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: My rebuild!
Replies: 204
Views: 102969

Re: My rebuild!

SydneyJules wrote:Oops...
I have purchased a 3.7 block from Dawie and also purchased a gearbox from another manufacturer to fit to the car....
Details to follow
amazing would love a load of pictures
by maxiboy
Tue Dec 12, 2017 2:31 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: transaxle upgrade's
Replies: 53
Views: 35118

Re: transaxle upgrade's

gtv-racer wrote:I think i'll produce a small serie for sale. That's if enough people want them.
Amazing work.. loving this thread
by maxiboy
Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:29 am
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Desperate for a thermostat housing
Replies: 5
Views: 5592

Re: Desperate for a thermostat housing

have you got a part number of the item

or a chassis number engine code lhd/rhd details so you could look it up in eper

I could have a search then...
by maxiboy
Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:27 am
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Desperate for a thermostat housing
Replies: 5
Views: 5592

Re: Desperate for a thermostat housing

cant you get a section of alloy pipe welded to the good bit as a repair