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by BradGTV
Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:20 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build
Replies: 94
Views: 61958

Re: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build

hi ts turbo!
if you could please make the I.D of the 4 holes in the manifold 43 mm that would be great! :P
cheers, brad
by BradGTV
Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:53 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: ITB Conversion Alfetta GTV 2.0
Replies: 12
Views: 9498

Re: ITB Conversion Alfetta GTV 2.0

or jenvy type, which are bolt on replacments for your webers
by BradGTV
Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer
Replies: 261
Views: 125392

Re: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer

Hi MD
just wondering what computer you are using?
and does it use the motornic 60-2 crank trigger?
cheers, Brad
by BradGTV
Tue Mar 29, 2011 3:43 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build
Replies: 94
Views: 61958

Re: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build

TS Turbo - the O.D of my tubing is about 40.2mm if you could please modify your cad drawing to this measurment and send it to me? that would be absolutly fantastic :D :D :D
by BradGTV
Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build
Replies: 94
Views: 61958

Re: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build

:) cool, thanks for the info
and for your oil return its back into the sump yes? above the oil level?
cheers, Brad
by BradGTV
Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build
Replies: 94
Views: 61958

Re: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build

thanks mats,
so would it be good to put and t-block in and use it to feed the turbo oil?

TS turbo - ill take a few mesurments and let you know, thanks you very much! :D
by BradGTV
Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:00 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build
Replies: 94
Views: 61958

Re: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build

thanks zig, i was hopping i could buy a second hand pump from a wrecker as it would be a cheap option, but i think ill just buy a facet pump from my local speed shop, would a pump that pumps 5 psi be adequate? a picture of the stainless manifold, fits a treat, ill just need a twinspak exhaust flange...
by BradGTV
Thu Mar 24, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build
Replies: 94
Views: 61958

Re: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build

thought id show a picture of the stainless steel surge tank / swirl pot i made, its made from large diameter tubbing, with 2 end caps with, a base and a top which is pressed to form a dome. and the barbs were turned on the lathe, then all welded together. then the welds were lineshed around the top ...
by BradGTV
Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: No longer a ''budget" race GTV
Replies: 309
Views: 141713

Re: No longer a ''budget" race GTV

malboro looks pretty sweet on a gtv.... 8)
by BradGTV
Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:45 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build
Replies: 94
Views: 61958

Re: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build

thanks evo, :) i aware of that conversion, even have the rotor and cap sitting at the workshop, but it doesnt really solve my problem :lol: well maybe it might, i can remeber but does the 8 lead nissan cap required 2 coil packs? or just one? what i need to know is if 'a' wiring harness can be modifi...
by BradGTV
Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:34 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build
Replies: 94
Views: 61958

Re: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build

thanks evo :D i forget that the jetronic is just fuel only :lol: yes i agree, it was only a thought but ideally as you say a aftermarket system should be used in the long run. i picked up a garrett t28 ball bearing turbo from a s15 sr20det today, for cheap and its in near new condition :mrgreen: as ...
by BradGTV
Fri Mar 11, 2011 4:05 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build
Replies: 94
Views: 61958

Re: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build

thanks fedezyl :D any one else got any info to add? or awnsers on steering rack> as per the dutch guy in jim k's book, i will turbo the twinspark on its standard compression and engine and run low boost, 10 psi max. this will give me a decent boost in power and keep the cost down a bit. i have seen ...
by BradGTV
Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:13 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: v6 conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 19115

Re: v6 conversion

thanks MD and lasteganera :D
good to hear its a easy fix, ive found a 75 2.5 driveshaft for cheap today aswell!

cheers, Brad
by BradGTV
Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:44 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: v6 conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 19115

Re: v6 conversion

thanks for the info, im still going to put a 164 3.0 in my daily gtv, but will keep the gtv6 together and not wreck it. ive got a 75 2.5 engine that gives me the flywheel, sump, oil pump, bellhousing, studs ect.. im woried about the driveshat, without getting a gtv6 driveshaft (to expensive and hard...
by BradGTV
Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: Braking
Topic: Some more brake upgrades for the 116.
Replies: 487
Views: 369534

Re: Some more brake upgrades for the 116-Barry

looks great! you dont have any pictures of the car with the wheels on it? i have a set the same but cant see what they look like until i put the 75 hubs onto the gtv :( did you also need to machine out the back of the rim to fit onto the hub? for now, im going to put volvo 4pot calipers on 164 rotor...