[moses]

how long does it take and what is the course called

if u wanna learn about building race engines etc etc basically everything about it and fitting it back in the engine bay too of course



ive been inspired since air force john built his own evo , he did a might good job

 

[stevov]

moses ive been a mechanic for 25 years ,mostly big diesel powered machinery ,but the one thing i have learned is you never learn it all.saying all that, you,ve been around these cars for years. you would surprise yourself just how much you do know.and what you don't know you know who to call who does know.try saying that fast 5 times.agood set of tools,a service manual,parts book and patience and you would be amazed at just what you can do.was just talking to sam today about doing more of my own work on the car as mitsi don't seem to be able to do it.time to get stuck in my friend

 

[moses]

moses ive been a mechanic for 25 years ,mostly big diesel powered machinery ,but the one thing i have learned is you never learn it all.saying all that, you,ve been around these cars for years. you would surprise yourself just how much you do know.and what you don't know you know who to call who does know.try saying that fast 5 times.agood set of tools,a service manual,parts book and patience and you would be amazed at just what you can do.was just talking to sam today about doing more of my own work on the car as mitsi don't seem to be able to do it.time to get stuck in my friend

sounds good bros i think maybe start with a very old car like a runabout strip the engine and learn it that way

u know john did it all in his 500 bhp evo and marked mapped it afterwards

it was a proud moment for him and was well chuffed and from that day ive been itching to try it myself

best start with a very cheap car me thinks

i was wondering what courses were available and what are the best books for turbo cars etc

 

[stevov]

have a check at your local colleges see what they offer in the way of night couses ,part time or correspondence or depending on circumstance,full time. only thing is these courses will probably start at the beginning . which means you have to learn to fix lada's before ferrari's. best way go to scrappy get an engine cheap strip it down build it back up replacing or repairing as required and then run the engine. flog that one and do it all over again.the basic bits are all the same, its the precision,materials,engineering,timing ,qualityall added up that make the difference plus plenty money helps.practice makes better. no such thing as perfect this side of heaven.books you get at any good book shop.all the tuner mags have good tech articles.always be ready to listen.the info is there you just need to look.if you do decide to try it give me a shout if you need anything,your only an hour up the road. God bless ,steve

 

[evo400]

moses you need a copy of David VIZARDS Classic
How to tune a A series engine . read and learn the fundermentals of this black art . people like dave @ norris designs are very few and far between . in fact rachels old rally RWD fiesta had a cosworth n/a lump built by dave and it reved to 13500 rpm and made 160hp out of 1400cc .

Dave

 

[moses]

moses you need a copy of David VIZARDS Classic
How to tune a A series engine . read and learn the fundermentals of this black art . people like dave @ norris designs are very few and far between . in fact rachels old rally RWD fiesta had a cosworth n/a lump built by dave and it reved to 13500 rpm and made 160hp out of 1400cc .

Dave

sounds great dave when did she get that done 13500 revs **** i wish i could woohoo

wheres the best place to buy it, amazon have em, i will check

cheers dave

and thanks steve if u build a 800 bhp evo engine myself with a stroker would u buy it :crackup: and not knowing it may blow up in a week :lol:

 

[evo400]

1994 moses . they always finished in the top ten overall even against 6r4's darians etc etc on tarmac .

 

[moses]

1994 moses . they always finished in the top ten overall even against 6r4's darians etc etc on tarmac .

sounds excellent mate

u got any pics

 

[Fatman]

moses you need a copy of David VIZARDS Classic
How to tune a A series engine . read and learn the fundermentals of this black art . people like dave @ norris designs are very few and far between . in fact rachels old rally RWD fiesta had a cosworth n/a lump built by dave and it reved to 13500 rpm and made 160hp out of 1400cc .

Dave

I had a copy of this

Some Bast*** niked it, Bet in the front of yours it says property of Fatman

Do you know were I can get a copy

Is Dave Visard still alive?, didnt he do articles in Triple C

 

[Clivew]

how long does it take and what is the course called

if u wanna learn about building race engines etc etc basically everything about it and fitting it back in the engine bay too of course

ive been inspired since air force john built his own evo , he did a might good job

Knowledge and experience count for a lot, but also it depends on what sort of person you are.

Being a perfectionist who is very thorough and patient, are attributes you need to build reliable, excellent performing engines.

You also need manual dexterity, some people just look akward when using tools, some are damwell dangerous!

You need to learn about tools and equipment and have to be able to use and read micrometers, dial bore gauges, verniers, DTI's etc correctly. When measuring down to .001mm you have to be accurate!

Your mindset is important, a 'that'll do' attitude is bad!

 

[moses]

Re: Re: engine building course

Knowledge and experience count for a lot, but also it depends on what sort of person you are.

Being a perfectionist who is very thorough and patient, are attributes you need to build reliable, excellent performing engines.

You also need manual dexterity, some people just look akward when using tools, some are damwell dangerous!

You need to learn about tools and equipment and have to be able to use and read micrometers, dial bore gauges, verniers, DTI's etc correctly. When measuring down to .001mm you have to be accurate!

Your mindset is important, a 'that'll do' attitude is bad!

well said clive, mate u know alot and probably alot more than alot of people here in the forum

u should start classes mate even if its not engine building but at leas the knowledge to understand the engine and everything about it, it will be awesome bud im a big fan of yours as are alot of people here

 

[Turby]

in fact rachels old rally RWD fiesta had a cosworth n/a lump built by dave and it reved to 13500 rpm and made 160hp out of 1400cc .

160 from a 1400 ? whats very poor.

My old tarmac rally car (by coincidence another RWD Fiesta!) used to have a 1396cc BDA - good for 179 BHP at 8600.

Cozzy were getting around 195 from their full race 1300 BDH's in the 70's.

 

[Mantamac]

moses you need a copy of David VIZARDS Classic
How to tune a A series engine .

Dave

Moses, I totaly agree with Dave.

I think I still have a copy of this. If I can find it I'll post it to you mate. Just PM me your adress.

Mac.

 

[moses]

Moses, I totaly agree with Dave.

I think I still have a copy of this. If I can find it I'll post it to you mate. Just PM me your adress.

Mac.

my God cheers a million my friend will post i a sard radiator cap in return

thanks a million

 

[Mantamac]

Bless Ya! :kiss:

I've just found one on the fundamentals of turbos and superchrging as well, so I'll pop that in the post at the same time.
It's a good book, large bias towards the american market but the principals are all the same.

Keep your Eye out for the postman. I'll PM you when I send it mate.

Mac.

 

[moses]

Bless Ya! :kiss:

I've just found one on the fundamentals of turbos and superchrging as well, so I'll pop that in the post at the same time.
It's a good book, large bias towards the american market but the principals are all the same.

Keep your Eye out for the postman. I'll PM you when I send it mate.

Mac.

lol mate u too generous bros i appreciate it alot :beerchug:

 

[AndyF_RSX]

Bless Ya! :kiss:

I've just found one on the fundamentals of turbos and superchrging as well
Mac.

Shouldn't you be sending that one to Mr 400 rather than Moses

Andy

P.S. Sorry Dave, just couldn't resist it

 

[moses]

Shouldn't you be sending that one to Mr 400 rather than Moses

Andy

P.S. Sorry Dave, just couldn't resist it

:crackup: :crackup: hahaha top stuff feckin hell im gonna get my popcorn as aidy usually says and see what happens now

cheers for the laugh andy, i think dave prefers these books

baby bleach me just one more time

till the last bleach stands

bleach boy rides again :lol:

to dye or not to dye that is the question

for a few dyes more :lol:

 

[evo400]

160 from a 1400 ? whats very poor.

My old tarmac rally car (by coincidence another RWD Fiesta!) used to have a 1396cc BDA - good for 179 BHP at 8600.

Cozzy were getting around 195 from their full race 1300 BDH's in the 70's.

was enough to win a tarmac series and many many single venue rallys and on 1 engine for the season .

dave

 

[evo400]

very funny andy . i will send your wife a baby names book then see your smile . :crackup:

dave