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[markrnorton]

A bright chassis, i'm up for most things, but i think i'll keep it conventional chaps !

[Marks DTM Calib]

Paint it all in a zionc rich etch primer before applying a colour coat as well, it helps a lot to protect the un-galavanised sections after the inevitable stone chips.

And dont forget to write 'Please Turn Over' on the underside.

[Andy B]

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And dont forget to write 'Please Turn Over' on the underside.

That's cruel! 

[markrnorton]

Well still not sure abou the chassis, will dwell on it a bit

Need to get the rear end on and get a rolling chassis. I can start positioning the v6 and gearbox then

[Lazydocker]

A bright chassis, i'm up for most things, but i think i'll keep it conventional chaps !

That's understandable I really don't know why I'd be tempted to go bright

[Rods2]

A bright chassis, i'm up for most things, but i think i'll keep it conventional chaps !

That's understandable I really don't know why I'd be tempted to go bright

Just don't ask Daz for any colour suggestions. 

[fregis]

do not think about Ford Sierra / Scorpio diff?
aluminum light weight and a lot of them are

[markrnorton]

do not think about Ford Sierra / Scorpio diff?
aluminum light weight and a lot of them are

Sorry, not quite understanding you

[Marks DTM Calib]

Guessing the final bit was 'LSD'

Trouble with the Ford diffs are that they are getting very hard to find with only the XR's and Cosworths having LSD's of useable ratio.

[fregis]

Yes, i forgot mention LSD 
Not necessity cosworth, i found scorpio 2.0, 2.3 was lsd with 3.91 ratio  ( or can find open 4.27 ratio (from 2.0 16v scorpio) and mix with lsd from lower ratio)
sierra 2.0 4x4 3.92 with lsd ant a lot of other.

[Kevin Wood]

Mine came from a 24v Scorpio and is 3.64 LSD.

There's also a company refurbing the viscous LSDs for reasonable money now. I'll have to dig out the info.

[markrnorton]

As Mark DTM mentioned, the ford diffs are getting more difficult to find and come at a cost.

The Nissan set-up is freely available, takes loads of power, is an lsd as standard (some models) and cheap. The rear hub/brake set-up with the half shafts is also pretty good.

Just couldn't see the point of the ford. maybe 10 years ago, but not now.

[markrnorton]

Update on where are have got to now.

received all the laser cutting back, this is most of it as i have used the diff parts.


Stainless exhaust flanges came out nice, not sure what pattern i will use yet, but both types match up perfect with the head/gaskets

I had marked the front brace position with the diff in, then welded in the front brace with some addition over gussets for added strength and to minimize any tendency to 'twist'.


here on in it got fiddley, i had to position the diff back in, on all the new brackets i had lasered, level the car, level the diff and then centralise. took a while with a few laser guides and inclinometers but got there. I have only tacked the front supports in and one seam weld on the rear hanger. i have also tacked 2 trianglulation pieces in, and will also fit two vertical drops to the rear to stop that twisting in the chassis.
i am a bit paranoid about the twisting as i watched a kit car programme the other day where the chassis twisted at the rear due to a non standard engine and diff being used (not this kit). so i am over egging things a little, but it should be capable of taking alot of punishment now




i will remove the diff tonite and carry on welding it all in so its all at full strength.

[2woody]

what are the hoses for ? has it got a cooling pump ?

[markrnorton]

yes, it runs a diff cooler as standard (nissan S14/skyline)
not sure i'll run one yet, i'll wait to see what goes on.

also has a speed sensor in the front and temp sensor at rear