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Author: | RichardHyde [ Sat Mar 05, 2022 11:09 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Jag V6 swapped Dolomite |
100% agree - progress is progress. Especially with these custom cars, if one single nut takes a whole weekend and you’re happy with the result then it’s time we’ll spent !! |
Author: | Boost All The Dollys [ Sun Mar 06, 2022 2:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Jag V6 swapped Dolomite |
Quote: Have you used relays to the coil packs ? when i was looking in to fitting a Turbo to the Sprint the Log type manifold had good reports Dave And yes, log style manifolds work really well on turbo-builds as flow isn’t as important response time. For my NA build, i would prefer a tubular style as to prioritise scavenging. I ran some calcs id found online for proper header length and I ended up at something like 1.2m for the stock cams which is a bit longer than I think can fit under the bonnet so I’m gonna be running much shorter ones. Quote:
Any progress is progress in my book.
Yeah, 1000%, progress is progress, even if it means taking a small step back to take two steps forward. I’m also going to run mine with a log style exhaust manifold. Once everything is in and working. I’ll make a 3D printed exhaust bends (You can by a kit already but as I have a 3D printer why not knock them up myself) to mock up a equal length long exhaust manifold. Then get it made in possibly Stainless Steel. I’ve completely changed the position of my steering rack. It’s now a Escort Mk 1 quick rack and sits in front of the subframe cross member. Also picked up a rear brake disc kit. I have been printing small sections to check fitment and have looked up making a set of those header maker things. And I have tried to leave as much of the car alone as possible so that I don’t have to do the DVLA inspection for new cars. As long as I leave the chassis, suspension, and steering alone,I should be ok |
Author: | Boost All The Dollys [ Fri May 20, 2022 9:43 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Jag V6 swapped Dolomite |
Well, I got some pretty big news. After months of ecu problems in which I had to buy a whole new ecu board and components, I got it into the car. And after three days messing around with settings and chasing small issues like loose connectors and fuel priming issues, I got the car running. And it sounds MEGA. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdlyavBKRR ... MyMTA2M2Y= It doesn’t have any headers yet, so they’re next on the list. I’m also replacing the rear axle with that from an Escort, just have to recreate the Dolomite mountings. The outer ones are pretty simple, the inner ones are a right arse to make but with the help of some scans of the axle, I got a template 3D printed out which will let me use a rose joint instead of the sandwiched bush it normally has. At this rate, I might be driving it by years end, but I suppose i aimed to get it running at Christmas and I’m 5 months late for that so who knows. Anyway, that’s all for now, next update won’t be anywhere near as good but I’m sure it’ll be worth it. |
Author: | jackharper [ Fri May 20, 2022 1:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Jag V6 swapped Dolomite |
Nice one! Didn't realise you were using a speeduino as well. What are timing sensors like on the jag v6? crank + cam? hall + VR i guess if so? What sort of tooth pattern, and did you have to write some custom firmware or is it similar to say a zetec? Also, are you fully sequential ignition and injection with a dropbear or are you running it paired on a UA4c/0.3/0.4? |
Author: | Boost All The Dollys [ Fri May 20, 2022 1:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Jag V6 swapped Dolomite |
Quote:
Nice one! Didn't realise you were using a speeduino as well. What are timing sensors like on the jag v6? crank + cam? hall + VR i guess if so? What sort of tooth pattern, and did you have to write some custom firmware or is it similar to say a zetec? Also, are you fully sequential ignition and injection with a dropbear or are you running it paired on a UA4c/0.3/0.4?
Timing sensors are both VR, one on the crank and one on both intake cams. I’m only using the crankshaft sensor. Trigger wheel is the standard 36-1 that’s fairly standard across Ford at the time. The sensor offset (crank rotation before the missing tooth passes the sensor) is around 60 degrees BTDC. Just standard firmware on a 0.4.4c board, I have it set up as paired injection and ignition so I only use 3/4 injector and ignition outputs. I’d ideally like more but for the price, you can’t compete. I’m thinking of either stepping up to an Emerald or a Haltech ECU long in the future but for now, this works just fine. I bought my kit about a year ago or so, just before the dropbear went into testing so by the time it comes out properly, it’ll be too late. The kit was really good but was let down by my own idiocy. I bought a 40 pin connector and solders it in only to realise that the wires were too big for the pins, so desoldered as best I could and soldered the wires in directly, but somewhere I shorted the board out so when I plugged it into the car, it blew up the diode going into the voltage regulator and burst the copper off the board so went and bought a new board and transferred all the working components over and doing that two of the capacitors fell apart but it works now. I did forget about the ignition jumper and spent a day chasing ignition issues only for it to be that, which is why I’m the video there’s so much smoke, it’s all the fuel and easy start I’d put down the bores. That and the oil is put in to keep the bores from rusting too much. |
Author: | jackharper [ Fri May 20, 2022 2:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Jag V6 swapped Dolomite |
Quote: Quote:
Nice one! Didn't realise you were using a speeduino as well. What are timing sensors like on the jag v6? crank + cam? hall + VR i guess if so? What sort of tooth pattern, and did you have to write some custom firmware or is it similar to say a zetec? Also, are you fully sequential ignition and injection with a dropbear or are you running it paired on a UA4c/0.3/0.4?
Timing sensors are both VR, one on the crank and one on both intake cams. I’m only using the crankshaft sensor. Trigger wheel is the standard 36-1 that’s fairly standard across Ford at the time. The sensor offset (crank rotation before the missing tooth passes the sensor) is around 60 degrees BTDC. Just standard firmware on a 0.4.4c board, I have it set up as paired injection and ignition so I only use 3/4 injector and ignition outputs. I’d ideally like more but for the price, you can’t compete. I’m thinking of either stepping up to an Emerald or a Haltech ECU long in the future but for now, this works just fine. I bought my kit about a year ago or so, just before the dropbear went into testing so by the time it comes out properly, it’ll be too late. The kit was really good but was let down by my own idiocy. I bought a 40 pin connector and solders it in only to realise that the wires were too big for the pins, so desoldered as best I could and soldered the wires in directly, but somewhere I shorted the board out so when I plugged it into the car, it blew up the diode going into the voltage regulator and burst the copper off the board so went and bought a new board and transferred all the working components over and doing that two of the capacitors fell apart but it works now. I did forget about the ignition jumper and spent a day chasing ignition issues only for it to be that, which is why I’m the video there’s so much smoke, it’s all the fuel and easy start I’d put down the bores. That and the oil is put in to keep the bores from rusting too much. What's the plan after the manifolds are on, auto tune through tuner studio I guess? Let us know if it's fairly reliable! |
Author: | Boost All The Dollys [ Fri May 20, 2022 4:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Jag V6 swapped Dolomite |
Quote: Fair play, sounds good! I know dropbear boards are really hard to find atm and have heard that fully sequential is overkill anyway, past a certain RPM it is basically batch fire anyway. I guess you had to use a VR conditioner for your crank sensor? I am using a 0.4.3c for mine, though i've barely started, but it's nice to see i'm not alone in using one. I haven't had any shorting issues just yet but i've barely done anything besides set it up with the sensors etc. I'll be using in the standard 1300 engine. What's the plan after the manifolds are on, auto tune through tuner studio I guess? Let us know if it's fairly reliable! And for tuning, I have a bit of an ignition and injection tune based of an MX5 to get it running and I’ll just adjust that as needed when I get it driving about. |
Author: | new to this [ Fri May 20, 2022 5:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Jag V6 swapped Dolomite |
Quote:
Well, I got some pretty big news.
Well done getting it running, still not got round to buy my ECUAfter months of ecu problems in which I had to buy a whole new ecu board and components, I got it into the car. And after three days messing around with settings and chasing small issues like loose connectors and fuel priming issues, I got the car running. And it sounds MEGA. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdlyavBKRR ... MyMTA2M2Y= It doesn’t have any headers yet, so they’re next on the list. I’m also replacing the rear axle with that from an Escort, just have to recreate the Dolomite mountings. The outer ones are pretty simple, the inner ones are a right arse to make but with the help of some scans of the axle, I got a template 3D printed out which will let me use a rose joint instead of the sandwiched bush it normally has. At this rate, I might be driving it by years end, but I suppose i aimed to get it running at Christmas and I’m 5 months late for that so who knows. Anyway, that’s all for now, next update won’t be anywhere near as good but I’m sure it’ll be worth it. |
Author: | SprintV8 [ Sat May 21, 2022 11:02 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Jag V6 swapped Dolomite |
Hats off to you sir. Freaking Outstanding. |
Author: | new to this [ Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Jag V6 swapped Dolomite |
Nice work, are you going to fit a rear anti role bar ? what radiator are you fitting, ive used a Saab 9-3 on mine Dave P.s also fitted Saab seats are were easy to fit |
Author: | geeksteve [ Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:44 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Jag V6 swapped Dolomite |
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what radiator are you fitting, ive used a Saab 9-3 on mine
Did that fit ok between the front chassis legs? I'm looking for a new rad for my MX5 swapped one.. Using MG-F one currently and it's all a bit annoying..Steve |
Author: | new to this [ Tue Jul 12, 2022 9:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Jag V6 swapped Dolomite |
Quote: Quote:
what radiator are you fitting, ive used a Saab 9-3 on mine
Did that fit ok between the front chassis legs? I'm looking for a new rad for my MX5 swapped one.. Using MG-F one currently and it's all a bit annoying..Steve It was a tight fit, but didn't have to cut anything to get the radiator to fit, i made offset brackets that pick up on the original mounts, and the Saab rad then fitted to those Dave |
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