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ptp170 · 01-08-2009, 03:25 PM

Hi all,

Have been a member on Pistonheads and SELOC for a little while now. I have a 2001 K-Series Elise which underwent a PTP conversion 2 years ago. Not happy with that I've recently rebuilt the engine and am waiting to get it rolling roaded in a few weeks.

Current spec is:

Modified Vulcan Head
Backcut Exhaust Valves
BP285H Piper Cams (110/95)thou @TDC
42mm DTH Throttle Bodies
Omega Pistons
Ultra lightweight flywheel
New VHPD crank
VHPD conrods
ARP bolts
Fully balanced and matched
82C Stat
Piper 4-2-1 Flexi
Janspeed Sport
Deep Alloy Radiator

Here is a list of thing done in the last couple of months (in sub zero temperatures....brrrrrr)

List of things done:

Removed rear clam

Dismantled and cleaned all engine parts.

Backcut the exhaust valves.

Reground values and lapped in.

Tidied up areas around the value seats.

Opened the exhaust port a little

Fitted new uprated valve springs and checked install height.

Linished my piper 421 flange flat so it actually seals against the head

Obtained new VHPD crank, rods (matched) plus Omega pistons (thanks to the SWLC) and had then balanced as an assembly (Clutchcover-Flywheel-Crank-Pulley)

Fitted new oilpump

Reassembled engine

Timed cams

Fitted Mocal oil-water cooler.

Repaired alternator loom after heat damage.

Cleaned engine bay + pipework.

Cleaned rear shocks and coils.

Cleaned and painted shock absorber brackets and repainted.

Cleaned and painted both driveshafts

Fitted new rear N/S wheelbearing

Cleaned and painted engine mounts

Fitted uprated toelinks (Eliseparts jobby)

Fitted new 82C stat

Made my own throttle linkage for the throttlebodies...They are 1000000x better now as the linkage is now on the top of the bodies. No more hitting the waterpipes, no more bend brackets etc. Plus I haven't had to mutilate the throttlecable end to get it to fit

Dismantled the throttlebodies - cleaned, repainted and reassembled.

Repaired engine bay vent.

Fitted cool air ducting from both vents to throttle bodies.

Modified boot so airfilter doesn't rub.

Repaired silencer heat shielding.

Painted manifold heat shield.

Cleaned and painted both rear calipers.

Reassembled exhaust system using high temperature silicone (so the piper 421 actually seals to the cat for once).

Lessons learnt:

Get throttle bodies....consider them an investment..

..then get proper cams..

..then do the cam timing yourself...check and recheck....

Chris

Aedo · 01-08-2009, 03:39 PM

Welcome to LT Chris

Look forward to seeing more of your car!

ptp170 · 01-08-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aedo

Welcome to LT Chris

Look forward to seeing more of your car!

Hi Aedo, thanks for the Welcome.

Attached are a few more pictures of my car in various guises.

'Updating' the interior:

General shots of the car:

Chris

serpent · 01-08-2009, 03:56 PM

Welcome

nice looking car...what is it? lol just kidding

nice mod list too, i think the interior looks great even though it might not be everyone's cup of tea.

Cali · 01-08-2009, 03:58 PM

Welcome! I like the interior! Freezing weather? What's that?

ptp170 · 01-08-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serpent

Welcome

nice looking car...what is it? lol just kidding

nice mod list too, i think the interior looks great even though it might not be everyone's cup of tea.

It's better than the plastic scratched original for sure!!

qu1Z · 01-08-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptp170

It's better than the plastic scratched original for sure!!

Agreed, I like it.

ptp170 · 01-08-2009, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cali

Welcome! I like the interior! Freezing weather? What's that?

lol. It was about -3C whilst doing the rebuild. Used a 500W floodlight to heat my tools and hands during the fun and games.

It's been -6C the last few nights and the poor Elise is covered in salt at the moment. It's going to get a good washing when the temperature rises!

ptp170 · 01-08-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qu1Z

Agreed, I like it.

chapster5 · 01-09-2009, 03:32 PM

Nice to see someone from the UK

do you do alot of track days?

ptp170 · 01-09-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chapster5

Nice to see someone from the UK

do you do alot of track days?

Hi Chapster. Have yet to do any trackdays as my car is usually in many pieces

Hopefully this should be the last 'large' thing I do to it so now I can actually start enjoying !!

Chris

shay2nak · 01-11-2009, 09:31 PM

wow, that's a hell of a lot of stuff!

Welcome!

01-08-2009, 03:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
ptp170 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Exeter, UK Posts: 6	Just saying Hi Hi all, Have been a member on Pistonheads and SELOC for a little while now. I have a 2001 K-Series Elise which underwent a PTP conversion 2 years ago. Not happy with that I've recently rebuilt the engine and am waiting to get it rolling roaded in a few weeks. Current spec is: Modified Vulcan Head Backcut Exhaust Valves BP285H Piper Cams (110/95)thou @TDC 42mm DTH Throttle Bodies Omega Pistons Ultra lightweight flywheel New VHPD crank VHPD conrods ARP bolts Fully balanced and matched 82C Stat Piper 4-2-1 Flexi Janspeed Sport Deep Alloy Radiator Here is a list of thing done in the last couple of months (in sub zero temperatures....brrrrrr) List of things done: Removed rear clam Dismantled and cleaned all engine parts. Backcut the exhaust valves. Reground values and lapped in. Tidied up areas around the value seats. Opened the exhaust port a little Fitted new uprated valve springs and checked install height. Linished my piper 421 flange flat so it actually seals against the head Obtained new VHPD crank, rods (matched) plus Omega pistons (thanks to the SWLC) and had then balanced as an assembly (Clutchcover-Flywheel-Crank-Pulley) Fitted new oilpump Reassembled engine Timed cams Fitted Mocal oil-water cooler. Repaired alternator loom after heat damage. Cleaned engine bay + pipework. Cleaned rear shocks and coils. Cleaned and painted shock absorber brackets and repainted. Cleaned and painted both driveshafts Fitted new rear N/S wheelbearing Cleaned and painted engine mounts Fitted uprated toelinks (Eliseparts jobby) Fitted new 82C stat Made my own throttle linkage for the throttlebodies...They are 1000000x better now as the linkage is now on the top of the bodies. No more hitting the waterpipes, no more bend brackets etc. Plus I haven't had to mutilate the throttlecable end to get it to fit Dismantled the throttlebodies - cleaned, repainted and reassembled. Repaired engine bay vent. Fitted cool air ducting from both vents to throttle bodies. Modified boot so airfilter doesn't rub. Repaired silencer heat shielding. Painted manifold heat shield. Cleaned and painted both rear calipers. Reassembled exhaust system using high temperature silicone (so the piper 421 actually seals to the cat for once). Lessons learnt: Get throttle bodies....consider them an investment.. ..then get proper cams.. ..then do the cam timing yourself...check and recheck.... Chris Last edited by ptp170 : 01-12-2009 at 02:10 AM.

01-08-2009, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,462	Welcome nice looking car...what is it? lol just kidding nice mod list too, i think the interior looks great even though it might not be everyone's cup of tea. __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun.

01-08-2009, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cali Shish Kebab Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 804	Welcome! I like the interior! Freezing weather? What's that? __________________ "Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" - George Carlin

01-09-2009, 03:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
chapster5 Photochopper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Merseyside, UK Posts: 2,639 Images: 6	Nice to see someone from the UK do you do alot of track days? __________________ http://www.chuforiagraphics.com/ FOR ALL YOUR GRAPHICS NEEDS CONTACT KEITH ON: sweetdaddydelicious (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

01-11-2009, 09:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,053	wow, that's a hell of a lot of stuff! Welcome! __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

01-08-2009, 03:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,569 Images: 88	Welcome to LT Chris Look forward to seeing more of your car!

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