And another TVS install thread... - Page 2 - LotusTalk

jim-clayton · 05-15-2009, 11:57 AM

Good looking manifold.

E.D. · 05-15-2009, 02:30 PM

the lambda wire plugs into EFI harness on one side, the other side is a black/white cable which IMO has to go somewhere into the AFK A/F meter so the EFI and the AFK are on speaking terms.

Question: Anybody knows where to connect this black/white wire?

thanks Enrico

E.D. · 05-15-2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.D.

the lambda wire plugs into EFI harness on one side, the other side is a black/white cable which IMO has to go somewhere into the AFK A/F meter so the EFI and the AFK are on speaking terms.

Question: Anybody knows where to connect this black/white wire?

thanks Enrico

solved

stinkyonion · 05-15-2009, 04:31 PM

Bah TVS. I love the VF2. NO EFI. I have a day job already. Also, love the tuned howling air intake.

Bavarian Motorist · 05-15-2009, 04:42 PM

I took a peek at his car today... Still a lot to be done but it looks like a monster already...

E.D. · 05-15-2009, 05:31 PM

struggling a bit not with blower nose <--> alternator bracket, somehow doesn't align fully.
now drilling out the bracket a bit so we can reach 100% of the alternator hole instead of only half so we put the screw thru, then that's out of the way also.

jim-clayton · 05-15-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.D.

struggling a bit not with blower nose <--> alternator bracket, somehow doesn't align fully.
now drilling out the bracket a bit so we can reach 100% of the alternator hole instead of only half so we put the screw thru, then that's out of the way also.

I had to do the same. Lotus = + or -

E.D. · 05-15-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim-clayton

I had to do the same. Lotus = + or -

Yes, we could see about 50% of the hole of the screw in the alternator thru the bracket. Not enough to force the screw thru the bracket. After five minutes of drilling the bracket a bit, it worked!

So EFI is done except for velcroing the EFI to firewall. A/F Wideband done, fuel surge tank done, SC 75% done.
Tomorrow only pretty straightforward stuff to do: header + exhaust back on, clam back on, and some minor stuff and then praying that the car will fire up, somewhere in the afternoon.

because of lack of time i'm not going install the A/W intercooler, my car has to be finished tomorrow other i'm screwed. Instead i'll wait for Phil's IC if he decides to make it but i'm not in a rush. First i'm want to enjoy my ride!!

turbophil · 05-15-2009, 10:48 PM

Glad to see the progress. I had only heard about the hole not reaching for the first time last week. The one's I've installed all fit like a glove. Fortunately, it's super easy to elongate that hole a touch... I'll add some elongation to the hole for the future...

I just had another awesome day at the track (that's two days out this week

). I found that I've got more giddy-up than my friend's FF275 car and he's lighter with less aero drag

Uploading the vid to the tube now... I think you'll be quite happy for a while

Best,

Phil

sleepe · 05-15-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinkyonion

Bah TVS. I love the VF2. NO EFI. I have a day job already. Also, love the tuned howling air intake.

+1

Bavarian Motorist · 05-16-2009, 12:05 AM

This isn't just a TVS install, it's TVS + motor build + other goodies. If you think a VF is better suited for that type of set-up, I would disagree.

TVS vs. VF is very debatable and I completely understand why one wouldn't want an EFI. I don't want an EFI either. But like I said, this set-up is different.

E.D. · 05-16-2009, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

Glad to see the progress. I had only heard about the hole not reaching for the first time last week. The one's I've installed all fit like a glove. Fortunately, it's super easy to elongate that hole a touch... I'll add some elongation to the hole for the future...

I just had another awesome day at the track (that's two days out this week

). I found that I've got more giddy-up than my friend's FF275 car and he's lighter with less aero drag

Uploading the vid to the tube now... I think you'll be quite happy for a while

Best,

Phil

Phil
can you post how you fabbed up your air intake again, i know we talked about: K&N filter + tube so we can shove as much air possible in motor not worrying about MAF anymore but i can't recall details like size anymore. thanks. Enrico

E.D. · 05-16-2009, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

Glad to see the progress. I had only heard about the hole not reaching for the first time last week. The one's I've installed all fit like a glove. Fortunately, it's super easy to elongate that hole a touch... I'll add some elongation to the hole for the future...

Best,

Phil

It was just 2-3mm we're short, so it was a very minor misalignment but enough not to be able to push the screw thru.
Like Jim said: it's a Lotus so I don't expect everything to be the exactly same on all Lotus.

stinkyonion · 05-16-2009, 10:58 AM

Your right, for a motor build with compression change its the only way to go. When mine blows may copy this thread. Just excited to finally have mine out of the garage after 3 months of tinkering.

turbophil · 05-16-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.D.

Phil
can you post how you fabbed up your air intake again, i know we talked about: K&N filter + tube so we can shove as much air possible in motor not worrying about MAF anymore but i can't recall details like size anymore. thanks. Enrico

Hehe- You'll laugh at this... I can't make an intake for what they can be purchased for... All you need a 3" diameter tube and 3" KN cone. I literally went to the parts store's "performance section"

. I picked up a 3" generic intake tube and KN cone off the shelf. Out the door for like 60 bucks. You don't need a MAF boss or anything similar, so there's really nothing to it.

Sounds too simple, I know... but that's all you need. I've been tracking with that setup for about a year now. It's great for $$$

Best,

Phil

E.D. · 05-16-2009, 11:24 AM

Do you have a pic to see how you ziptied (my favorite Lotus tool) it into the engine bay?
I'll see if i can find it somewhere here today.

thanks Enrico

E.D. · 05-16-2009, 01:09 PM

More pic's.
Hopefully we can fire it up in an hour or so...

E.D. · 05-16-2009, 04:55 PM

Does anybody have a drawing how to install the belt over the pulleys?

turbophil · 05-16-2009, 06:17 PM

You bet:

E.D. · 05-16-2009, 07:44 PM

Thanks!!!
The setup looks familiar though, i thought we already tried that one, but we tried quite a bunch of them so i might be mixing things up now.

05-15-2009, 11:57 AM	#21 (permalink)
jim-clayton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Posts: 1,625	Good looking manifold. __________________ 2005 Elise Storm Titanium

05-15-2009, 02:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	the lambda wire plugs into EFI harness on one side, the other side is a black/white cable which IMO has to go somewhere into the AFK A/F meter so the EFI and the AFK are on speaking terms. Question: Anybody knows where to connect this black/white wire? thanks Enrico __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

05-15-2009, 04:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
stinkyonion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Brook, IL Posts: 230 Images: 2	Bah TVS. I love the VF2. NO EFI. I have a day job already. Also, love the tuned howling air intake. __________________ 2006 polar blue Elise, VF stage II, clam hinge, von Hep exhaust, HID, Zeitronix/Dashdaq (GPS, wideband O2, EGT, fuel+oil pressure), BWR fuel rail, moroso oil pan, HD SS clutch, RTV brace, green wire mod, harnesses, Oddysey 625, alpine pdx-5, jvc avx77 head unit, jl speakers, voltmeter on dash, custom gauge pod, etc.

05-15-2009, 04:42 PM	#25 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,850	I took a peek at his car today... Still a lot to be done but it looks like a monster already... __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

05-15-2009, 05:31 PM	#26 (permalink)
E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	struggling a bit not with blower nose <--> alternator bracket, somehow doesn't align fully. now drilling out the bracket a bit so we can reach 100% of the alternator hole instead of only half so we put the screw thru, then that's out of the way also. __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

05-15-2009, 10:48 PM	#29 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	Glad to see the progress. I had only heard about the hole not reaching for the first time last week. The one's I've installed all fit like a glove. Fortunately, it's super easy to elongate that hole a touch... I'll add some elongation to the hole for the future... I just had another awesome day at the track (that's two days out this week). I found that I've got more giddy-up than my friend's FF275 car and he's lighter with less aero drag Uploading the vid to the tube now... I think you'll be quite happy for a while Best, Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

05-16-2009, 12:05 AM	#31 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,850	This isn't just a TVS install, it's TVS + motor build + other goodies. If you think a VF is better suited for that type of set-up, I would disagree. TVS vs. VF is very debatable and I completely understand why one wouldn't want an EFI. I don't want an EFI either. But like I said, this set-up is different. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

05-16-2009, 10:58 AM	#34 (permalink)
stinkyonion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Brook, IL Posts: 230 Images: 2	Your right, for a motor build with compression change its the only way to go. When mine blows may copy this thread. Just excited to finally have mine out of the garage after 3 months of tinkering. __________________ 2006 polar blue Elise, VF stage II, clam hinge, von Hep exhaust, HID, Zeitronix/Dashdaq (GPS, wideband O2, EGT, fuel+oil pressure), BWR fuel rail, moroso oil pan, HD SS clutch, RTV brace, green wire mod, harnesses, Oddysey 625, alpine pdx-5, jvc avx77 head unit, jl speakers, voltmeter on dash, custom gauge pod, etc.

05-16-2009, 11:24 AM	#36 (permalink)
E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	Do you have a pic to see how you ziptied (my favorite Lotus tool) it into the engine bay? I'll see if i can find it somewhere here today. thanks Enrico __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

05-16-2009, 01:09 PM	#37 (permalink)
E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	More pic's. Hopefully we can fire it up in an hour or so... Attached Images __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

05-16-2009, 04:55 PM	#38 (permalink)
E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	Does anybody have a drawing how to install the belt over the pulleys? __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

05-16-2009, 06:17 PM	#39 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	You bet: Attached Images __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

05-16-2009, 07:44 PM	#40 (permalink)
E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	Thanks!!! The setup looks familiar though, i thought we already tried that one, but we tried quite a bunch of them so i might be mixing things up now. __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

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