Redtop sprint

[iandollysprint]

i have just spent the last couple of hours reading this thread,and i have to say, trully outstanding build, its nice to see proper intelligent engineering put into practice and this along with carledos build are going to greatly help as i am just this week about to start a similar build with my tolly although i havent decided on final engine yet i will be using the omega box, just undecided as wheather to use saab 93 turbo engine or omega 2.2 n/a, anyway may you enjoy many miles of smiles you have earned it

Kind words, thanks. Its been fun along the way with some intersting diversions when things didn't go to plan...
Still i've ended up with a very rewarding car. Looks innocent enough from the outside but turns into a bit of a wolf when gunning it. Also sounds mental on full throttle through those useless cone filters. No regrets what so ever.
Good luck with yours.
Ian

[iandollysprint]

Hi all
A while since i gave an update so here goes.

Couple of years happy motoring then i took it off the road over winter for the following mods and upgrades

Engine - completely stripped, lightened bottom end, dynamically balanced, forged conrods, lightened flywheel, cometic head gasket. Rebuilt and dropped back in

Brakes - rear disc conversion with sprintspeed brackets, sierra cosworth rear calipers, fiesta mk3 discs - redrilled to correct pcd. Handbrake cables to suit.

Chassis. - Front subframe cross member redesigned and reinstated. It was originally removed to allow sump for redtop engine to fit.

Wheels - to accommodate rear disc conversion i went for a set of Team Dynamics 6.5*15" MGF wheels. These were fully refurbished and rear wheels had 4mm milled off the inside of the wheel face to bring the wheel into the body. Rear arches were trimmed a little to fit. 185/55/15 tyres fitted

Short shift - RetroPower short shift fitted to manta gearbox. Nice bit of kit.

Just needs MOT now and then back on the road.

selection of photos below.

Cheers

Ian

[tony g]

Those wheels really suit the car, very nice job.

Tony

[iandollysprint]

Those wheels really suit the car, very nice job.

Tony

Thanks, need some small black centres now to finish them off.

[iandollysprint]

some more pics.

Now with wheel centers fitted.

[Norwegian sprint]

Nice looking car
The seats, is it from a bmw?

[Purplebargeken]

I was thinking VW or Vauxhall tbh re: seats. They do look good though.

[iandollysprint]

Bmw e30 325i Sport seats.

Comfy as hell.

I changed them from the original flat thingys, because i nearly exited the drivers door window when i went round a bend too fast...

[shaunroche]

I changed them from the original flat thingys, because i nearly exited the drivers door window when i went round a bend too fast...

It's for comments like this that we should have a 'Like' button!

[Carledo]

Still the dogs doodahs Ian, glad to see you're still lovin' it!

Steve

[PaulB]

Hi Ian,

You have been very busy. Absolutely awesome......

Regards, Paul.

[iandollysprint]

Right then. Next mod on the redtop sprint is to make a bespoke air box to replace the awful cone filters currently on the car. I also need to reduce the intake noise as its disturbing the neighbors...

My plan is to make a box from rigid PVC using a proper plastic welder and PVC welding rods. As you can see from the photos the first cardboard attempt needs some work. Its a very awkward area to work with but I do have some depth below the intake manifold to make use of.
I will also relocate the servo with a new remote unit. This will probably go in the boot as i don't have any real space in the engine bay.

The cardboard box is calculated as being just over 7 litres in volume. The feed to the box will be from 2 60mm or 75mm cone filters ducted from the front of the car. I need two because the available space at the front of the air box will not house a 100mm diameter inlet. So one at the top and one at the bottom, just like the origial feed to the sprint filter housing!. 2*60mm should be fine to flow enough air for 220bhp.

Securing the box to the carbs? I'll use an original R1 airbox back panel which includes the integral ram pipes and fixing rubbers.

Anyway its a bit of a long term plan as I haven't got the remote servo yet. But i'll keep the updates coming.

[lazeruspete]

Ian,

Awesome work, seems like ages ago that me and dad came to see it. (on reflection, it is ages ago...!)


Hope to see you and the car again soon.


P.S. keep an eye out on my thread, Alan has been busy again.....

Pete

[iandollysprint]

Yes it would be good to see progress on yours. I need to pop around one weekend its just a bit busy at work and home at present. Ian

Ian,

Awesome work, seems like ages ago that me and dad came to see it. (on reflection, it is ages ago...!)


Hope to see you and the car again soon.


P.S. keep an eye out on my thread, Alan has been busy again.....

Pete