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Title: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: Ian_D on 21 November 2009, 22:22:47
A few of you know that me and a mate are attempting to build a kitcar!

We recently bought a 2.5L Omega Estate for the engine and a few other bits and bobs.

Couple of weekends ago we hacked out the dash and removed the wiring loom. We then proceeded to chop out the majority of the wires hoping that we wouldn’t cut something that was important... Lucky we didn't.

Here’s the outcome...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taixqkuca08
 :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: Andy B on 21 November 2009, 22:26:25
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A few of you know that me and a mate are attempting to build a kitcar!

We recently bought a 2.5L Omega Estate for the engine and a few other bits and bobs.

Couple of weekends ago we hacked out the dash and removed the wiring loom. We then proceeded to chop out the majority of the wires hoping that we wouldn’t cut something that was important... Lucky we didn't.

Here’s the outcome...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taixqkuca08
 :D :D :D :D :D


It Lives!!!!!   ;)  ;)  ;) :y
Well done Ian. Sounds good without an exhaust!  :y  :y  :y
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: Ian_D on 21 November 2009, 22:35:32
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A few of you know that me and a mate are attempting to build a kitcar!

We recently bought a 2.5L Omega Estate for the engine and a few other bits and bobs.

Couple of weekends ago we hacked out the dash and removed the wiring loom. We then proceeded to chop out the majority of the wires hoping that we wouldn’t cut something that was important... Lucky we didn't.

Here’s the outcome...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taixqkuca08
 :D :D :D :D :D


It Lives!!!!!   ;)  ;)  ;) :y
Well done Ian. Sounds good without an exhaust!  :y  :y  :y
It does Andy yes!  ;D The video doesn't do the sound justice either - It was bloody loud in the barn!  :o

Still can't believe how quick she spins up with the automatic flywheel fitted! Like a bike engine almost!  :D :D :D

Had to hold on to it best I could too, as she wanted to jump about a fair amount!  :P ::)
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: Andy B on 21 November 2009, 22:45:09
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.....It does Andy yes!  ;D The video doesn't do the sound justice either - It was bloody loud in the barn!  :o

I've run my Omega with just the down pipe on - changing the exhaust, it would've been rude not to ::)  ;D - so I know it sounds unbelievable  :y  :y I did the same with my Senator - same reason

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Still can't believe how quick she spins up with the automatic flywheel fitted! Like a bike engine almost!  :D :D :D ....

Automatic 'flywheel'? you mean starter ring!!!! there's not excatly any weght in one, so no wonder it ran up to speed quick!  ;)  ;)  :y  :y
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: Brick Tamland on 21 November 2009, 22:47:24
How do you make it run without MAF and o2 sensors ? ::)
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: Ian_D on 21 November 2009, 22:48:08
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.....It does Andy yes!  ;D The video doesn't do the sound justice either - It was bloody loud in the barn!  :o

I've run my Omega with just the down pipe on - changing the exhaust, it would've been rude not to ::)  ;D - so I know it sounds unbelievable  :y  :y I did the same with my Senator - same reason

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Still can't believe how quick she spins up with the automatic flywheel fitted! Like a bike engine almost!  :D :D :D ....

Automatic 'flywheel'? you mean starter ring!!!! there's not excatly any weght in one, so no wonder it ran up to speed quick!  ;)  ;)  :y  :y

Must admit, I've had my Elite running with just two decat pipes when I fitted the powerflow exhaust  ;D

Yes I guess its more of a starter ring than a flywheel!  ;D Its that thin it actually rings when you flick it!  :D :)
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: Ian_D on 21 November 2009, 22:52:09
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How do you make it run without MAF and o2 sensors ? ::)
By turning the key and starting it without them! There in to boot of the estate still!  ;D
If the sensors aren’t present, the ECU will use a predetermined value. Its not the best, but more than ample for a test run!

Its currently missing 2x O2 sensors, MAF, Air Intake Temp, 1 of the dual ram valves and the EGR as I destroyed it when we removed the engine - Woops!  ;D
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 November 2009, 09:24:25
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How do you make it run without MAF and o2 sensors ? ::)

O2 sensors do nothing until the engine is warmde up so hence they cause no issues.

And the V6 2.5 will use default values based on throttle position etc with no MAF present
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: tunnie on 22 November 2009, 09:29:00
looks like the engine mounts are gone  ;D

Sounds good, that should shift once its all sorted  :y
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: hotel21 on 22 November 2009, 10:57:40
Sounds fine!  Will make a cracking kitcar, methinks.....  ;)

I ran the Beastie with just the cats/downpipes when I was replacing the exhaust ages ago.  Rude not to give it a run!!    ;D

(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/hotel21/th_MOV00003.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/hotel21/?action=view&current=MOV00003.flv)

Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 November 2009, 11:22:05
.. and on the subject of gratuitous engine noise..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZMPDCNyQxE

 8-)

Kevin
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: Ian_D on 22 November 2009, 21:25:33
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.. and on the subject of gratuitous engine noise..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZMPDCNyQxE

 8-)

Kevin
Now as much as I like that, I think there’s too many cylinders? V8's seem to be about the best I would say.
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: MartinP on 22 November 2009, 23:54:48
Well done, can't wait to get mine going  :)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/issunaz/Robin%20Hood/DSCF1619.jpg)

Martin
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: Ian_D on 23 November 2009, 00:03:40
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Well done, can't wait to get mine going  :)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/issunaz/Robin%20Hood/DSCF1619.jpg)

Martin
Yes mate! Good luck with yours!  :y

Are you planning on using the standard ECU etc too?
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: feeutfo on 23 November 2009, 01:37:16
 Good work on the kit cars. Sounds good, i guess next job would be engine mounts?

A tickler for you.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pAYcqSTVBY4&hl=en&gl=GB&client=mv-google&sfp=1
Title: Re: Well... She runs! Check out the Vid...
Post by: Ian_D on 23 November 2009, 20:04:42
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Good work on the kit cars. Sounds good, i guess next job would be engine mounts?

A tickler for you.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pAYcqSTVBY4&hl=en&gl=GB&client=mv-google&sfp=1
Yes mate. Just a pain that my mate who was going to do all the welding for us has just lent his welder to someone  :(