PROJECT CAR: Vento Coupe

Started by Filx, April 19, 2008, 08:20:26 PM

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Gordo

Not something I've thought of before, but have you, or anyone else, used a fuel level switch in the surge/swirl tank to kill the boost or otherwise warn of a low level before it leans out?
Could also be applicable to dry sump oil tanks.
These are my thoughts and opinions - sometimes I'm wrong, but not often ;-)

robh

I've installed a fuel pressure sender in Golf for exactly this, but not a fuel level sender.
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GLIDN

Quote from: robh on March 05, 2017, 09:25:53 PM
That didn't go to plan.

1. Drain plug in sump wasn't factory, sump has been helicoiled at some point and the plug was tapered not parallel thread, pitch was also finer than factory plug.  Ended up pulling sump off to get a proper look and make sure no bits of helicoil lurking around.

2. From discussions with Dave at Tunetechnic and Phil I've decided to install an external Bosch 044 and use the stock in tank pump as a lift pump as per how John and Phil had it running with the big turbo motor.  The stock in tank is probably a standard Golf mark 4 1.8T pump and they have a lower flow rating than the 225bhp BAM S3 motors.  The in tank is a nightmare to remove and refit due to rollcage, so I'm just going Bosch 044 as we know it will work and be more than enough for what this spec motor can do.



Very interesting move on the fuel supply.
a brand new stock Cupra R pump could have easily flowed around 350hp. But as we all know how you work?
Is usually err... the side of caution, which is good to see you going further and having ample fuel supply in surplus now.
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robh

Quote from: GLIDN on March 13, 2017, 01:46:51 PM
Very interesting move on the fuel supply.
a brand new stock Cupra R pump could have easily flowed around 350hp. But as we all know how you work?
Is usually err... the side of caution, which is good to see you going further and having ample fuel supply in surplus now.


I weighed it up, but the cost of new Bosch 044 was bugger all and much easier to fit than new in tank pump.  The roll cage makes it very fiddly to remove and even harder to refit.

Only drawback of the 044 in my mind will be the noise!
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Quote from: robh on March 14, 2017, 11:20:32 AM
I weighed it up, but the cost of new Bosch 044 was bugger all and much easier to fit than new in tank pump.  The roll cage makes it very fiddly to remove and even harder to refit.

Only drawback of the 044 in my mind will be the noise!

yeah exactly.
But I guess you did it on the mk2? So may be use to it perhaps?
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robh

Fuel pump installed.

Pump to filter hose and wiring not done in this pic.
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robh

Another angle.
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robh

Dyno chart.

Stock engine
Stock 3 bar fpr and injectors
K04 rebuilt by Steve Murch with billet wheel
Front mount intercooler
3" downpipe
Forge TIP
S2000 air filter
Bosch 044 main pump

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RS ZWEI

Quote from: robh on March 24, 2017, 04:48:00 PM
Dyno chart.

Stock engine
Stock 3 bar fpr and injectors
K04 rebuilt by Steve Murch with billet wheel
Front mount intercooler
3" downpipe
Forge TIP
S2000 air filter
Bosch 044 main pump

Are you happy with the result Rob?
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robh

Quote from: RS ZWEI on March 28, 2017, 01:02:01 PM
Are you happy with the result Rob?


Injectors are maxed out so that will have to be it for now.  Water getting pretty hot now after 6-7 laps of Hampton downs.

Much more will need rods, flywheel and clutch.  I've spent way too much recently just to get to this point.
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That torque curve looks really nice Rob.

RS ZWEI

Quote from: robh on March 29, 2017, 08:23:39 AM
Injectors are maxed out so that will have to be it for now.  Water getting pretty hot now after 6-7 laps of Hampton downs.

Much more will need rods, flywheel and clutch.  I've spent way too much recently just to get to this point.

So wheres the Mk2 at these days?
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i have no idea how you get away with this Robh...  :)
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robh

Quote from: NasTnaS on March 29, 2017, 01:55:35 PM
i have no idea how you get away with this Robh...  :)

Get away with what?
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so many cool toys in 1 garage....
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robh

So did a track day at Hampton Downs on National circuit.

Car goes well.

Water starts to get too hot towards end of 15 minute session, so trying an external Oil Cooler.  19 row from NZKW.

Dummied up with some shoddy home made brackets.  Fitted into bottom front corner of bumper which is slightly obscured by intercooler piping, but I think at least there it won't be obscuring radiator or intercooler.
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robh

Take off plate with thermostat.
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robh

Tidied up Oil Cooler brackets today, but ran out of time to get some proper nuts and bolts for them.

The other 2 areas that could do with improvement for track work are proper track tyres and the front brakes need more feel.

So I fiddled around with the old AP 4 pots that were on Golf and trail fitted 1 side to the Vento.  A small lug needed to be ground off the hub to clear inside face of rotor, but so far everything else looks to fit directly, even the hoses are the right length.
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