Keyser Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Evening OK so moving onto part 1 of the fuel system Started off with this - I think I can do better To start with look at the 2 outlet pipes They are touching the frame - that's just bad design, add that to braided line and it just rubs the paint off - poor show I also want to use proper fittings which requires hard line adapters to be fitted Yup that's not happening so................ removed the bit that is in the way Not much to it really Then take 2 bits of angle iron that you have laying about trench weld them clean em up reinforce the joint (overkill) Shape and put in the hole weld and clean up some paint to finish Fit hard line adapters using the Christmas presents from the long suffering Mrs Keyser Thanks Hun Jerry rig a pressure test system All is right - now to fit it ............ More Soon ............................................. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Looking great buddy 😎 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Hello anyone still keeping an eye on me, few more bits done so thought I'd bring you up to speed, I mentioned the primer didn't take on the dash it came off like this - to be fair it was rather old primer anyway to be sure I started again It all went well so gave it a top coat and we fitted it back in the Radical and wired it all up few close ups Hope you like it (Andybp please note pics in focus ) More soon ............................ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Moving swiftly on to the second bit of the fuel system, This is the sort of piping I'm replacing as it needs it. New connectors New hose I'm trying this push on pipe, supposed to be the dogs so I thought I would see for myself First pipe made up Seems OK to me looks good and the reinforcement is inside so it doesn't wear things like externally braided line does (and it's lighter ) so moving on Its a low pressure circuit that feeds back into the tank which has a built in swirl pot this in turn goes through the high pressure circuit that will feed the fuel rail then back to the tank via a pressure regulator. In the old system it went around the outside and was a tight fit between the roll cage and radiator so I have fed it into 2 bulk head connectors (feed and return) in the engine bay ready to hook up to the fuel rail/injectors I think if nothing else it looks a lot better than before as in - More soon ..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Moving swiftly on to the second bit of the fuel system, This is the sort of piping I'm replacing as it needs it. New connectors New hose I'm trying this push on pipe, supposed to be the dogs so I thought I would see for myself First pipe made up Seems OK to me looks good and the reinforcement is inside so it doesn't wear things like externally braided line does (and it's lighter ) so moving on Its a low pressure circuit that feeds back into the tank which has a built in swirl pot this in turn goes through the high pressure circuit that will feed the fuel rail then back to the tank via a pressure regulator. In the old system it went around the outside and was a tight fit between the roll cage and radiator so I have fed it into 2 bulk head connectors (feed and return) in the engine bay ready to hook up to the fuel rail/injectors I think if nothing else it looks a lot better than before as in - More soon ..................... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Excellent work as always Mr K, your photography skill are also improving 10/10 for the radical 8/10 for the photo's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Was gonna say his all looks suspiciously professional (only done once, photos in focus) but then I saw the double post Cracking work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Good progress Chris. Looking forward a visit to Combe soon. Glad to see you got in touch with my mate David to sharpen up the photos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Excellent work as always Mr K, your photography skill are also improving 10/10 for the radical 8/10 for the photo's Happy with those scores mate Was gonna say his all looks suspiciously professional (only done once, photos in focus) but then I saw the double post Cracking work Well I did everything else twice so I thought I should post what I did once twice Good progress Chris. Looking forward a visit to Combe soon. Glad to see you got in touch with my mate David to sharpen up the photos! Look forwards to it mate I'll put the GoPro on facing backwards so we get some video of your Zed See you soon anyway as you have some ramp time booked for next month 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 You can be so generous and spiteful all at once!! Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Great updates, dash looks epic! Was gonna say his all looks suspiciously professional (only done once, photos in focus) but then I saw the double post Cracking work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Always fascinating seeing what you're up to with the Radical, ...great work and loving the pictures in focus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 OMG well that was a bit of a shock!!!! The story ........................ I did a deal with Sean at Big CC to trade in some of the bits from my old Radical engine, mainly the crank and rods as Radical fit a 1500cc stroked crank and better rods to their engine builds, now I have the original build sheet for my Radical stating 1500cc engine and it has 1500 stamped on the block the same as RPE (Radical Performance Engineering) do on their engines as well as having an RPE labelled cam cover. Anyway I took the old engine up to Sean today, in bits as we had stripped it to see what the 3rd gear problem was and he said don't bother putting it back together as I will only strip it for the crank. He takes one look at it and says ....... "I thought you said it was a 1500" Yup to his trained eye he spotted straight away that it was a standard Busa 1300cc crank He even got his 1500c crank out and laid it next to mine to prove it, He then pulled the cam cover and had a good look round the engine, we discovered it is either a standard Busa 1300 with a ported head and 1500 stamped on it, or, more likely the original engine blew and they took a standard 1300cc engine and put the 1500cc block on it along with the ancils and crank cover! So I'm upset as it's now not worth what we had agreed as trade in and Sean is annoyed as he doesn’t have a 1500 crank for his new race engine build - Not a good day all round. They say every cloud has a silver lining though and Lyn (Mechanic at Big cc) pointed one out he said ........................... "At least when you get the new engine fitted and running you’re really REALLY going to notice the difference" :lol: So I always thought the Radical was quick but lacking in straight line pulling power it seems this one was slower than it was supposed to be and was running basically a standard Busa engine producing maybe 140HP at the rear wheels and being as we are looking for over 300 from the new build it may be a bit scarier than expected More Soon .............................. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Don't forget to pack spare underpants then, on your next test flight! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andy james Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Bugger. Now need a NOS kit!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Bugger. Now need a NOS kit!!! You will need something dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Bugger. Now need a NOS kit!!! You will need something dude Drive mine if you want..... when it's done like 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Bugger. Now need a NOS kit!!! You will need something dude Drive mine if you want..... when it's done like That could be a long, long, long looooonnnngggggg wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Bugger. Now need a NOS kit!!! You will need something dude Drive mine if you want..... when it's done like That could be a long, long, long looooonnnngggggg wait Oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Best thread ever.! Amazing build (the time spent wiring & fabricating!) Just read start to finish. Laughs and lessons in car building. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobie140 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 That wiring must have took some patients. Good work with the build Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 That wiring must have took some patients. Good work with the build Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk I think your SM-G900F spellchecker needs a little more patience too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 That wiring must have took some patients. Good work with the build Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk I think your SM-G900F spellchecker needs a little more patience too. he just needs more hospital time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Best thread ever.! Amazing build (the time spent wiring & fabricating!) Just read start to finish. Laughs and lessons in car building. If you have a spare few days you can read my last build thread http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/52481-project-zee-business-update-25th-july/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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