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ZJChaser · 09-23-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepe

So...is your fuel tank breather line "open" now?
Did you route the tank breather line away from the firewall?
-Robert

It is right near the fuel filler with a breather filter on it.

turbophil · 09-23-2008, 03:50 PM

It's easy enough to keep the venting sollenoid hooked up to avoid that vapor loss. Here's a pic of how it looks:

Best,

Phil

Bender Rodríguez · 09-25-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepe

Are you planning to reattach the Carbon Canister?
I see you capped-off the inlet point at the TB.

I removed mine for a few months to determine the performance
benefits, but replaced it after realizing my mpg had decreased due to
a free-venting system. I left the fuel tank breather line open, so it vented to the atmosphere. I think this caused so much vapor loss that it decreased my mpg.

BUT, throttle response was marginally more crisp and the engine seemed more alive in every gear.

any thoughts....

-Robert

Yeah I'm going to get a universal fuel tank breather (motorcycle type Probably) there real cheap.

Bender Rodríguez · 09-25-2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZJChaser

Any specs on the engine build? Its not a stock bottom end is it?

Pistons, Sleeves, rods, bearings (all monkeywrench) and thats it, I'm cheap. I think my whole turbo setup even paying for the fab work was like $3500

Bender Rodríguez · 09-25-2008, 11:32 AM

So here are a couple new pics, almost done!!!

Bender Rodríguez · 02-22-2009, 05:18 PM

So fast forward a little bit and I finally got around to rebuilding my motor. Went with Crower rods
Mahle pistons (9:1)
Monkeywrench valves
Circuit worx oil pump gears
and the rest is stock.

With the motor/trans out I went with John (MaineLotus) firewall shield mod.

Bender Rodríguez · 02-24-2009, 09:05 AM

some pics

turbophil · 02-24-2009, 09:24 AM

Looks like you're having a blast...

Just curious, why do many of you turbo guys run your waste gate to air rather than the exhaust system? I always ran mine into the exhaust stream to keep things just a little civil... Isn't the waste gate going to be crazy loud? I'm not trying to be critical ,jsut wondering if it's a preference or a convenience?

Props to all the one-off work!

Later,

Phil

Bender Rodríguez · 02-24-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

Looks like you're having a blast...

Just curious, why do many of you turbo guys run your waste gate to air rather than the exhaust system? I always ran mine into the exhaust stream to keep things just a little civil... Isn't the waste gate going to be crazy loud? I'm not trying to be critical ,jsut wondering if it's a preference or a convenience?

Props to all the one-off work!

Later,

Phil

No it's a good point. For me I'm running high HP, high boost, so it's not too often that your really holding the throttle enough for 18+ psi that the wastegate will open at, and when you are things are going by really quick the sound never seems to bother me. If was running less boost (like say 10 psi or lower) I probably wouldn't dump it straight to atmosphere. And phil thanks again for all you help, there are not allot of people to turn to to ask questions so i do appreciate it.

Bender Rodríguez · 02-24-2009, 10:40 AM

And more truth to what Phil is talking about

MaineLotus · 02-24-2009, 11:07 AM

Acetone will disolve the blue ThermoTec logos, if you're inclined to remove them.

Bender Rodríguez · 02-24-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaineLotus

Acetone will disolve the blue ThermoTec logos, if you're inclined to remove them.

Thanks for the tip. I love the mod this was a great idea on your part. I know from every performance car I've ever had once you start adding boost and modifying fuel/ spark the engine bay always gets substantially hotter than stock. Just one of those things.

blutegra1992 · 03-08-2009, 12:19 PM

So why did you opt to rebuild the motor? Can one get 350 whp out of the stock motor setup with proper tuning?

Bender Rodríguez · 03-08-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blutegra1992

So why did you opt to rebuild the motor? Can one get 350 whp out of the stock motor setup with proper tuning?

Yeah I think it's good for about 350 if you drive it conservatively. I'm gong for about 400whp and the compression is just to high for the amount of boost I plan on running, plus there are some know failures on things like valves, oil pump gears and pistons even in the low 300's.

Bender Rodríguez · 04-03-2009, 12:48 PM

So a few updates. I got the intake manifold back from the powder coater, it looks allot better in sunlight with the metal flake. With the engine all back together I'll had left to do was mount the ecu, harness, and the new fuel pressure regulator. Hopefully in the next two weeks or so I'll have it back in the car and running. The last small mod I did was an aftermarket steering wheel (Special hanks to Kverges for helping me find an adapter to work on the Lotus!). It's not a real fancy wheel but it looks good next to the speaker grills.

Lawy'du · 04-03-2009, 02:41 PM

excellent work sir and thanks for the pics!! +1000 for doing it yourself

shadowhusky · 04-03-2009, 04:15 PM

Everything looks great. I'd like to stop by one day as soon as it actually warms up to check it out.

turbophil · 04-03-2009, 05:24 PM

Running the hydra?

Bender Rodríguez · 04-04-2009, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawy'du

excellent work sir and thanks for the pics!! +1000 for doing it yourself

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowhusky

Everything looks great. I'd like to stop by one day as soon as it actually warms up to check it out.

Yeah that would be great, but I warn you f you stay to long you could end up with a wrench in your hand.

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

Running the hydra?

Yeah the Hydra was a good choice for me I have quite a bit of experience tuning vehicles at work.

Bender Rodríguez · 04-04-2009, 07:04 AM

With some sunlight

09-23-2008, 03:50 PM	#42 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,545 Images: 6	It's easy enough to keep the venting sollenoid hooked up to avoid that vapor loss. Here's a pic of how it looks: 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*

09-25-2008, 11:32 AM	#45 (permalink)
Bender Rodríguez Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 356	So here are a couple new pics, almost done!!! Attached Images

02-22-2009, 05:18 PM	#46 (permalink)
Bender Rodríguez Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 356	So fast forward a little bit and I finally got around to rebuilding my motor. Went with Crower rods Mahle pistons (9:1) Monkeywrench valves Circuit worx oil pump gears and the rest is stock. With the motor/trans out I went with John (MaineLotus) firewall shield mod. Last edited by Bender Rodríguez : 02-22-2009 at 05:23 PM.

02-24-2009, 09:05 AM	#47 (permalink)
Bender Rodríguez Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 356	some pics Attached Images

02-24-2009, 09:24 AM	#48 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,545 Images: 6	Looks like you're having a blast... Just curious, why do many of you turbo guys run your waste gate to air rather than the exhaust system? I always ran mine into the exhaust stream to keep things just a little civil... Isn't the waste gate going to be crazy loud? I'm not trying to be critical ,jsut wondering if it's a preference or a convenience? Props to all the one-off work! Later, 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*

02-24-2009, 10:40 AM	#50 (permalink)
Bender Rodríguez Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 356	And more truth to what Phil is talking about Attached Images

02-24-2009, 11:07 AM	#51 (permalink)
MaineLotus Parts scattered about... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,385	Acetone will disolve the blue ThermoTec logos, if you're inclined to remove them. __________________ My car is modified.

03-08-2009, 12:19 PM	#53 (permalink)
blutegra1992 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 35	So why did you opt to rebuild the motor? Can one get 350 whp out of the stock motor setup with proper tuning?

04-03-2009, 12:48 PM	#55 (permalink)
Bender Rodríguez Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 356	So a few updates. I got the intake manifold back from the powder coater, it looks allot better in sunlight with the metal flake. With the engine all back together I'll had left to do was mount the ecu, harness, and the new fuel pressure regulator. Hopefully in the next two weeks or so I'll have it back in the car and running. The last small mod I did was an aftermarket steering wheel (Special hanks to Kverges for helping me find an adapter to work on the Lotus!). It's not a real fancy wheel but it looks good next to the speaker grills. Attached Images

04-03-2009, 02:41 PM	#56 (permalink)
Lawy'du Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington D.C./ San Diego Posts: 73	excellent work sir and thanks for the pics!! +1000 for doing it yourself __________________ 03 Infiniti G35, Vortech Supercharged by Relentless Autosports, Custom dual HKS carbon ti exhaust, 19" Gunmetal Volk GT-C's, Kinnetix SSV, Greddy Catch can, BC Sports coilovers, SPL A-arms, SPC rear arms, TS front, CF fenders, etc.

04-03-2009, 04:15 PM	#57 (permalink)
shadowhusky Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East China, Michigan Posts: 344	Everything looks great. I'd like to stop by one day as soon as it actually warms up to check it out. __________________ 2005 Elise, Aubergine, Touring Pack, Sport Pack, Hardtop, Quicksilver Exhaust, Cup Air Box, Tilting Clam, Mesh Grills all around - ( fabricated, not purchased ) 55w 6000k HID's, Painted Engine Covers, Center Console, A/C Surround, Polished Shifter Arm, Ball,and E-Brake Handle, Multivex Mirrors. 2008 Jeep Liberty, Jeep Green Metallic 2002 VW Jetta TDI, Metallic Blue, Daily Driver, 155,000 miles and going strong

04-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#58 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,545 Images: 6	Running the hydra? __________________ \| '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*

04-04-2009, 07:04 AM	#60 (permalink)
Bender Rodríguez Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 356	With some sunlight Attached Images

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