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Forum: S12 Discussion 12-06-2007, 19:12
Replies: 195
Views: 178,878
Posted By Conkers
Yepp... we could ahve done that, but we had these...

Yepp... we could ahve done that, but we had these studs knocking around and access to waterjet for cutting spacers...

We are running 14mm studs now, so if we go for bolt ons, then we will probably...
Forum: S12 Discussion 12-06-2007, 19:10
Replies: 39
Views: 17,006
Posted By Conkers
The engine is back together now, putting it in...

The engine is back together now, putting it in tomorrow.

The enem cam grind was a Z10 M20, and timed up nicely without requiring a vernier pulley.

I had te injectors cleaned and tested, they...
Forum: S12 Discussion 08-06-2007, 07:53
Replies: 195
Views: 178,878
Posted By Conkers
would need to change the 70mm porsche 924 rear...

would need to change the 70mm porsche 924 rear studs for 100mm ones! will do it if we get time... we already have spacers for it....!

Mike
Forum: How-To section 07-06-2007, 12:08
Replies: 1
Views: 4,109
Posted By Conkers
Fitting a GP widebody kit

I took a ton of pictures and documented the fitting of the GP edition fenders on my S12. Follow the link to my blog and trawl through it... if any moderators here want to sticky this or do an article...
Forum: S12 Discussion 07-06-2007, 12:03
Replies: 39
Views: 17,006
Posted By Conkers
I'll have the cam back today, hopefully... and we...

I'll have the cam back today, hopefully... and we settled on a T25 from a saab as we got one for free from a mate, had to turn the center housing to align the oil drain, and also the inlet housing to...
Forum: S12 Discussion 07-06-2007, 11:50
Replies: 195
Views: 178,878
Posted By Conkers
Got the paint finished finally... waiting for the...

Got the paint finished finally... waiting for the ENEM reground camshaft and new oil pump to arrive, should be here today, so the engine will be assembled and fitted by the end of next week, mapping...
Forum: S12 Discussion 25-05-2007, 14:04
Replies: 39
Views: 17,006
Posted By Conkers
As we are making a gentle engine I dont think we...

As we are making a gentle engine I dont think we are worried about total power figures, we will be happy with 200bhp +/-20bhp with minimal spool up time.

The Saab td04 I have and the saab t25 have...
Forum: S12 Discussion 25-05-2007, 12:06
Replies: 39
Views: 17,006
Posted By Conkers
Why do I need a new exhaust manifold, the bolt...

Why do I need a new exhaust manifold, the bolt fittings on the Saab TD04 and T25 looked identical, I compared the two, will need to rotate the compressor housing 90 degrees or so, but not sure about...
Forum: S12 Discussion 25-05-2007, 10:37
Replies: 39
Views: 17,006
Posted By Conkers
I spoke to an old friend of mine Jan at Enem in...

I spoke to an old friend of mine Jan at Enem in sweden and the cam is already in the post. He is going to reprofile it and it will be ready next week.
I just told him what I wanted the cam to do and...
Forum: S12 Discussion 25-05-2007, 09:14
Replies: 39
Views: 17,006
Posted By Conkers
Had to cough up for a new oil pump as cant wait...

Had to cough up for a new oil pump as cant wait any longer to get this engine built. Getting the starter reconditioned. We have all the bearings, gaskets and rings now. Just need head bolts and a...
Forum: S12 Discussion 11-04-2007, 14:31
Replies: 5
Views: 7,224
Posted By Conkers
I am running a welded diff in my S12, but I also...

I am running a welded diff in my S12, but I also have decent suspension and road legal slicks for track days. I haven't been out on a track with it yet though, so can't comment on just how...
Forum: S12 Discussion 10-04-2007, 19:31
Replies: 39
Views: 17,006
Posted By Conkers
I put this up on the wanted section as well... if...

I put this up on the wanted section as well... if anyone can help me out or point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

I require the following for my 1988 S12 Ca18ET:

Oil pump...
Forum: S12 Discussion 04-04-2007, 20:46
Replies: 7
Views: 4,472
Posted By Conkers
I'm up for the metal bit... mine is all nasty.......

I'm up for the metal bit... mine is all nasty.... how much do you want for it?

Conkers.
Forum: S12 Discussion 04-04-2007, 20:42
Replies: 3
Views: 3,756
Posted By Conkers
You can ground it direcly into the chassis/body...

You can ground it direcly into the chassis/body in the boot so no problem there.
Just be aware of the extra weight (if thats an issue) of a few metres of heavy duty battery cable to run from the...
Forum: S12 Discussion 04-04-2007, 11:44
Replies: 195
Views: 178,878
Posted By Conkers
Glad to hear that you all approve and like the...

Glad to hear that you all approve and like the wheels... I would have liked minilites myself... but it was not easy finding them for sensible money in 16". And as we have 10 years supply of part worn...
Forum: S12 Discussion 04-04-2007, 11:40
Replies: 39
Views: 17,006
Posted By Conkers
Tempting... how much will the 200sx gearbox and...

Tempting... how much will the 200sx gearbox and clutch take though... and as most of the people who will be driving it on the track ahve no experience... I think 250bhp will be plenty for them.......
Forum: S12 Discussion 04-04-2007, 08:26
Replies: 39
Views: 17,006
Posted By Conkers
Just spoke to another local lad who said he has...

Just spoke to another local lad who said he has some wiseco forged pistons for a DET, will these work in the ET engine.... probably not I am guessing.... but just incase.... it could be an option.......
Forum: S12 Discussion 04-04-2007, 08:03
Replies: 5
Views: 3,981
Posted By Conkers
Whats the standard s13 clutch good for in bhp and...

Whats the standard s13 clutch good for in bhp and nm terms...?

Mike
Forum: S12 Discussion 04-04-2007, 06:41
Replies: 39
Views: 17,006
Posted By Conkers
The dead piston is on number 1... although it...

The dead piston is on number 1... although it does have a "4" stamped on the top... hence why I suspect that a muppet has been in there previously....

I guess I am just about swayed then..... 300...
Forum: S12 Discussion 04-04-2007, 00:11
Replies: 39
Views: 17,006
Posted By Conkers
Pulled the head off the car tonight and the low...

Pulled the head off the car tonight and the low compression on the tester after the sparkplug meltdown is a valve with a piece missing... ooops! and we were doing donuts in the parking lot before...
Forum: S12 Discussion 03-04-2007, 23:58
Replies: 195
Views: 178,878
Posted By Conkers
The wheels are 16x8 compomotive split rims. ...

The wheels are 16x8 compomotive split rims. Found them for sale used a couple of years ago and bought new centres to use them on my VW camper bus, then bought new centres again to fit them on the...
Forum: S12 Discussion 03-04-2007, 06:43
Replies: 195
Views: 178,878
Posted By Conkers
Somebody asked what my car would weigh when it...

Somebody asked what my car would weigh when it was done... and now it is official.
1120kg with half a tank of fuel, no spare wheel or jack. Now that it is tested we can modify the seat runners and...
Forum: S12 Discussion 01-04-2007, 09:27
Replies: 75
Views: 53,927
Posted By Conkers
We have cut a couple of turns out fo the standard...

We have cut a couple of turns out fo the standard springs, fitted bilstien dampers from an M3 that were knocking around and run about 4" of bump stops on the dampers. She actually feels nice to...
Forum: S12 Discussion 01-04-2007, 09:18
Replies: 195
Views: 178,878
Posted By Conkers
It's largely due to you Maciej.... so thank you...

It's largely due to you Maciej.... so thank you for making these kits available.

Will I be able to contact you in a year from now if we need replacement panels due to shredded tyres or race track...
Forum: S12 Discussion 01-04-2007, 09:14
Replies: 39
Views: 17,006
Posted By Conkers
Time for tuning

So.. the bodykit is in place, the car is registered and road legal, so it's time to tune.
Don't want to cause hassle by fitting a DET engine (hassle at the MOT) so figured I'd see what we can do...
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