SPArKy_Dave 8,863 Posted May 9, 2018 I want a Swift vs Ghia wagon race... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPArKy_Dave 8,863 Posted May 9, 2018 Turbo Ghia wagon even... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 6,650 Posted May 9, 2018 About the best I can do is swift vs 5.0l el gli wagon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted May 9, 2018 3 hours ago, SPArKy_Dave said: I want a Swift vs Ghia wagon race... Well jee i wonder who would win that. Swift with probably at least same power as my ghia, less torque, and half a tonne lighter 😒 Turbo Ghia wagon, well that might have a better chance. But we were comparing to your 5L wagon dave 1 Thom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 6,650 Posted May 9, 2018 Well jee i wonder who would win that. Swift with probably at least same power as my ghia, less torque, and half a tonne lighter Turbo Ghia wagon, well that might have a better chance. But we were comparing to your 5L wagon dave Don't forget 7k redline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted May 9, 2018 39 minutes ago, Thom said: 4 hours ago, Panko said: Well jee i wonder who would win that. Swift with probably at least same power as my ghia, less torque, and half a tonne lighter Turbo Ghia wagon, well that might have a better chance. But we were comparing to your 5L wagon dave Don't forget 7k redline Ah thats why i like a good crossflow. As tired as it is, now it has correct manual gearing it gets its all done before 4500rpm 😂 . The new engine (if/when i ever build it) ill be looking to run out to 5000-5500rpm, with a snail strapped to the side of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted May 9, 2018 Don't forget 7k redlineProbably got to rev it to at least 5k to start making any power though, if it's like most other Japanese enginesSent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 6,650 Posted May 9, 2018 Probably got to rev it to at least 5k to start making any power though, if it's like most other Japanese enginesSent from my Pixel using TapatalkDual cams, variable intake runners and variable cam position it's pretty on song from about 3800rpm 1 Mr Polson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted May 9, 2018 5 hours ago, Thom said: 10 hours ago, Mr Polson said: Probably got to rev it to at least 5k to start making any power though, if it's like most other Japanese engines Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Dual cams, variable intake runners and variable cam position it's pretty on song from about 3800rpm yeah the mazda is much the same. comes on song a bit before 4k (used to be 4k, but advancing the timing means it comes on early) and a 7500rpm rev cut. I just realised, the Mazda keeps up with my brother's Peugeot 405 Mi16, and thats 1040kg, worked twin cam 1.9L, 130+kw. so maybe the mazda would have a better chance against the swift that i first thought @SPArKy_Dave can contest to how quick the Peugeot is, and how awesome it sounds 1 Thom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted May 10, 2018 On 5/8/2018 at 10:11 AM, Thom said: On 5/8/2018 at 9:00 AM, Panko said: True. The sad thing is your swift is probably not far off the pace of my mazda6, until i get it moving lol. The swift has a good 200-300kg weight advantage lol 900kg and 115kw it's reasonably peppy and I get 5.5l per 100ks out of it run them at Calder.. then we'll know for sure .. as for getting 5.5litres per 100ks.. that's something to envy. (better than My diesel gemini and probably goes up the big hills on the Calder Highway better by far too) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted May 17, 2018 So i wasnt happy with the finish on the wheels, so i purchased a cheap wool polishing wheel set from Supercheap Auto that mount in a drill. Wheel on the left is hand polished, but on the right is the wheel polished with the wheels in a power drill. I then found out today, that a mob in the UK JBW make reproductions 13" wide steelies i want 13x6s, they make them wider too. If i decide i dont like the RS wheels, ill be selling them and buying a set of 13x6 steelies https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F183228350647 3 SLO247, deankxf and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted May 17, 2018 are you sure someone in oz cant fit 13" bands to the 12" centers? for a similar effect(if not even same ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted May 17, 2018 is this the same?https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/geelong/wheels-tyres-rims/ford-escort-cortina-13x6-dished-steel-rim/1184066965 or these? https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/gumeracha/wheels-tyres-rims/early-falcon-steel-rims-13-x-6-114-pcd/1166217529 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted May 17, 2018 The first one yes, but it has the step in the lip. The second link is wrong PCD and yeah have a step dpwn in the dish. Nobody sells or makes 13" bands anymore, especially step downs to 12". Many of us have tried from the RSOCV, nobody does them 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,389 Posted May 20, 2018 Just something of interest I reckon 2 Outback Jack and Panko reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted May 20, 2018 8 hours ago, 2redrovers said: Just something of interest I reckon thats awesome. Id love one. I have my bubbled arched RC Mk1, which cost me a fortune, and a lot of time to put together, id love one with standard arches as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,389 Posted May 20, 2018 thats awesome. Id love one. I have my bubbled arched RC Mk1, which cost me a fortune, and a lot of time to put together, id love one with standard arches as well. He mentioned in comments that when done he's going to have a few for sale. Maybe he'll upload the print files somewhere so you could print locally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,389 Posted May 26, 2018 Just some escortness...Some mostly escortness and other fordyness... 2 SPArKy_Dave and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,389 Posted May 26, 2018 And some bloody fast escorteryness 3 Panko, SPArKy_Dave and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted May 26, 2018 That would have to be among the best sounding 4-bangers out there Lots of sweet pommy stuff in there. Love the mad single-pegger from the Granada and the V6 mk2 Escort. One of my dream cars is a mk3 Capri. Such a shame we didn't get them here 2 2redrovers and Panko reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted May 27, 2018 i found the guys posts on FB about the RC shell. ive been in touch loosely 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,389 Posted May 27, 2018 Last one I saw he was testing wheel prints, looked odd in blue but should be nice once chromed up. Where was he from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panko 2,480 Posted June 10, 2018 so all the while i was having success with the XF, the Escort decided it was upset at me for not getting all the attention, like a spoilt little kid. it decided it would spit a hissy fit, and split a heater hose...this time not really repairable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted June 10, 2018 time for new hoses throughout .. i've cooked 2 engines due to hose issues in the last 25yrs.. and a mate of mine has done the same, but they were a magna and a pintara so it didn't matter. 2 Valvebouncer and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites