Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
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« on: January 19, 2006, 05:27:46 PM » |
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Hello chaps, Managed to haul myself out of bed today and managed to get a fair bit of work done on the Carlton. Today I did: More brake pipe work, one 4-pot caliper now plumbed in using new lines, unions and Rover rear flexi's! (perfect fit) O/S engine dampener connected to engine block using much clever metal bracketary and loads of welding Repositioning of idle control valve (for better access when it starts playing up) Car loom wiring for engine - Main +ive feed for starter/alternator, alternator telltale wire, oil press and low wires (60% complete) Pics: Pipework on O/S caliper  Overall bay shot (was getting dark when taken)  Enjoy. |
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
1989 Lotus Carlton replica, seeing a 2JZ-GTE during the summer
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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2006, 07:35:25 PM » |
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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2006, 08:02:31 PM » |
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will see if I can get some better pictures tomorrow
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
1989 Lotus Carlton replica, seeing a 2JZ-GTE during the summer
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Pedro
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« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2006, 08:59:24 PM » |
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Bout time we saw some pix!!! Looks good from here though, Johnny!  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2006, 09:01:54 PM » |
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Looking very good indeed! Keep those pics coming my man.  |
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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
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« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2006, 10:24:55 AM » |
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Update: Totally fitted the early 2.0 8v radiator top mounts/sidemembers and all painted, also moved the bottom rad mounts to suit. (I ditched the 3.0 radiator and position because it was too wide and I couldn't get the FMIC pipework past. The narrower radiator is a perfect size and is also about 2-3 inches further backward... giving the added advantage of little to no headsoak into the FMIC!!) Some of you know that as a donar I used an F-reg 2.0 8v manual estate for the parts I needed, these included the gearbox and a few other parts. I knew that the 2.0 8v R25 manual box used the same internals as my old 3.0 12v box, so I knew it would be strong, however I made a mistake in assuming the gearbox casing was the same length and I threw the propshaft away!! Well the 2.0 8v R25 has a shorter casing and a longer forward section of propshaft. Not too much of a problem, so off I went to the breakers and found a manual 2.0 8v, it was a late K-plate one. Apon getting the prop home I found the end plate (triangle shaped bracket that bolts to the dampener) was smaller whereas mine had the larger type found on 3.0s. Later delving into EPC found that my propshaft was rare!! Found only on very early 2.0 8v Manual Estates!!! Well a few days ago I found a replacement! It arrived this morning and I will fit it today, very happy. While the prop is off I will be plumbing in the rest of the copper brake line into the cabin for the bia valve. Also I think it might be time to break out the Waxoil Pictures to follow |
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
1989 Lotus Carlton replica, seeing a 2JZ-GTE during the summer
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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
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« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2006, 04:54:48 PM » |
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I would post up all the pics I took today, but I wrote up a nice story with about 8 pictures showing all the work. Went to post it and the server fucked up again and I lost it all.
CBA to do it all again, might do it tomorrow.
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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
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« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2006, 07:07:28 PM » |
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can be arsed now: Car is really coming along, found a replacement propshaft and fitted that today, along with the rest of the brake lines. Bay shots:    Brake lines coming into the cabin, they pop up where the armrest cubby hole is, once the bias valve arrives it will be inside the armrest for stealth   Brakes all plumbed in now, sure they are big enough?  Enjoy. |
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
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« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2006, 07:14:28 PM » |
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Glad to see it getting there, buddy its looking good!!!!
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customcarlton
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this is my baby 2.0 16 valve
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« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2006, 12:25:07 AM » |
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hi jonny looking good my xe 16 valve is all finished i pick it up tommorow will post some ppics up asap
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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
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2 Carltons, 5 litres, 10 cylinders and one turbo
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« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2006, 10:15:32 AM » |
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cool, let me know how it performs too
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
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Pedro
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« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2006, 10:30:02 AM » |
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Nice one Jonny.
When do you think it'll be on the road?
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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
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2 Carltons, 5 litres, 10 cylinders and one turbo
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« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2006, 10:37:51 AM » |
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I have really picked up the pace now as I can divert all attention to it, before I couldn't because of all the others car I had to do.
This is what is left to do
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Coolant pipework 90%
FMIC pipework and fitment 0%
Exhaust 0%
Engine loom 0%
Car loom 70%
Engine pay painting 90%
Bodykit fitting 80%
Final engine mods (dizzy fitment) 0%
Interior modifications 0%
Not mentioning of course the respray which has to occur at some point before Billing.
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Pedro
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« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2006, 11:02:05 AM » |
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End of January then!!! Crack on! |
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« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2006, 11:20:54 AM » |
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Looking good m8 keep it going,my one is still on its side welding almost finished hoping to have it back on its wheels this week.
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Oh no not again
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customcarlton
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this is my baby 2.0 16 valve
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« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2006, 11:33:56 AM » |
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will do m8 if it goes anything like the cav gsi i picked up yesterday ill be happy i had to get a powercap in the end as the sfi box wouldent fit plus its super chipped and has a pipercross induction kit so it should be about 170-185 bhp so ill be a happy bunny
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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
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« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2006, 05:35:54 PM » |
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you will NEVER see 170bhp.
As long you use a non-cat exhaust that is half decent you would see about 160bhp, 165bhp tops
I know about the XE's and due to their agressive standard fuel map, cams and so on there isn't much more to be had without big money spent. The standard AMM (air Mass Meter) will top out about 170bhp. If you want big power think about Throttle bodies, depending on ur budget up to 300bhp is possible from the XE.
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
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customcarlton
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this is my baby 2.0 16 valve
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« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2006, 07:29:34 PM » |
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wont be doing much apart from fixing it went to start it up got it all done and a valve hit and bent now its got to be stripped down and all fixed im devastated
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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
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« Reply #18 on: January 22, 2006, 07:31:51 PM » |
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Did you check the cam belt wasn't loose/misaligned before u fired it up?
Its not too bad, as long as the piston(s) are ok its not the end of the world.
John.
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Johnny A
A 2.0 Carlton that chases Lotus' finest about?
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« Reply #19 on: January 22, 2006, 07:45:32 PM » |
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few more pics: This was a totally random shot, it shows just how far back the engine is:  Exhaust mods begin:  Welding is looking good too, not bad for being self-taught  |
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Pedro
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« Reply #20 on: January 22, 2006, 07:58:40 PM » |
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wont be doing much apart from fixing it went to start it up got it all done and a valve hit and bent now its got to be stripped down and all fixed im devastated
Gutted for ya Craig!!!  Hope you can get it sorted out mate! |
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customcarlton
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this is my baby 2.0 16 valve
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« Reply #21 on: January 22, 2006, 08:05:00 PM » |
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thanks for the support lads i am having it fixed just got to get a headset from ebay then wen its stripped find out wat valves i need
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« Reply #22 on: January 22, 2006, 10:02:57 PM » |
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Clever pipe adaptation........ Nice job
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Cheers
BC
"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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« Reply #23 on: January 23, 2006, 12:39:26 AM » |
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i swear that gsi was red last time i saw it
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« Reply #24 on: January 23, 2006, 12:48:24 AM » |
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yea it was but last time i saw it myself was half and half as i believe johny has genuine lotus parts fitted  |
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