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MD · Post by MD » Fri Apr 01, 2005 2:01 am

Seb is doing a great job here guys but for the rest of us who have the pedals in the correct spot (namely on the rhs)
This arrangement will not work due to fouling of the clutch master cylinder which is not in the photo.

The solution for RHD inlet manifolds is to block the end off at the firewall end and open a new spot on the side of the manifold where it will still allow you access to the spark plug for maintenance. Works just as good.

Seb · Post by **Seb** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:22 am

Thanks MD!

The way you mention to block off the end and make a new hole in the plenum is actually better even in my case. But I´m a lazy bastard and this will have to do for now. The plan is to make a custom plenum and runners in the future.

The brake cylinder is showing in this picture, to the right.

It´s btw funny it´s called Right HD, when it´s obviously so wrong!

Cheers, Seb

junglejustice · Post by **junglejustice** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:39 pm

Well, this is where you flip-flop your intake runners and have the intake manifold "hover" over the other valve cover... That way your intake plenum is now alreay facing forward without the need to weld and manufacture the 180 dgree bend that some like Beninca seem to dislike...

The "only" welding involved then is moving your oil cap forward on the other valve cover.... (A must any way.)

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 12:48 am

Wouldn't that interfere with the brake and clutch MC's?
Looks tight enough as it is..

junglejustice · Post by **junglejustice** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 1:05 am

It doesn't on the right-hand drive GTV6 that I saw (Dawie's test mule...)

Dunno - mybe it was already converted.

I have seen guys use the 164 booster as they are bigger but flatter...) with an Alfetta pedal box...

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 1:34 am

This car is LHD, and if you look at the pics the booster is like 1cm from the left head.

MD · Post by MD » Sat Apr 02, 2005 4:53 am

John,Mats,

With the intake moved to the RHS, it means you cannot use the original air cleaner set up (if that is going to be an issue)

Seb · Post by **Seb** » Wed May 11, 2005 12:25 am

OK guys, some updates then...

I´ve started to put new hoses for air, water and fuel on it. Also I´m modifying the throttle and the wire. Since the throttle is in a new position, I have to make my own solution. I will give you more pics on that later. Here are some pics showing the Samco tubing...

Seb

Seb · Post by **Seb** » Fri May 13, 2005 12:48 am

Now I´ve modifyed the throttle housing and figured out how to place the throttle wire. The yellow cable shows how I´m gonna place it. I´m using the "hand throttle" to pull the wire now instead. The original arm I had to remove to fit the 180 bend.

Seb

ingegnere · Post by **ingegnere** » Tue May 24, 2005 12:14 am

Seb

I'd like to have a question.

I know it was already a matter of discussion, but are you 100% sure that the numbers on the cams (3031 and 3033) refers to the QV cams? Did you look after it somewhere? Isn't it possible that the letter 'S' written on the cams were referring to 'sinistra'?

I'm asking these because I found two cams among my spare parts, and amazingly I've seen those two 'magic' numbers 3031 and 3033 written on them.

I would be the happest person ever if I had QV cams that could be installed.

So please make me confirm, that your info is secure, and I can install those cams to recieve some extra low end torque.

Thanks is advance and good luck for your further activities!

Seb · Post by **Seb** » Tue May 24, 2005 3:30 am

ingegnere!

The engine is a factory QV engine and the cams are original in it, so the ones I have are indeed QV (S) cams.

More of an answer than that I can´t give You, hope You work it out though.

Seb

ingegnere · Post by **ingegnere** » Tue May 24, 2005 10:05 pm

Thanks Seb!

81GTV6 · Post by **81GTV6** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:19 am

Seb,
My 3.0 is about ready to go into the car. Getting excited!!!!

How has your project been going? Started yet? Racing it yet!?

Seb · Post by **Seb** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:09 am

No, still havn´t started it. Missing a few parts and some inspiration. I´m rebuilding the throttle wire since the old one don´t lite up anymore. In a week I have 4 weeks of vacation, and I hope to get something done then.

Hope it works out good for You, keep us posted!

Seb

Seb · Post by **Seb** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:56 am

Hey Guys!

Long time no see! I´m finally back working on the 3.0-conversion again. Most of the winter/spring/summer has been put into the race car. But now its time to get the GTV6 started.

I think I have all the wires under controll and the throttle wire is modified.

In this photo You can see how I used the "hand throttle" to the right for the throttle wire.

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