Radical SR8

The sealy brand lockwire pliers I got from demon tweaks are ****e, the jaws are not machined parallel and do not hold both strands of wire at same time. Absolute rubbish. I'll have a set if you want to offload some?

 

Or, just learn to lockwire properly like apprentices do

 

Interesting install of rpe 2.7 v8 TRANSVERSELY in the front of an Argentinian touring car, with Xtrac gearbox and front wheel drive. Must be savage cars. Engine code TCX rather than RPX in this install.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TC_2000_Championship



Numerous bodies available in what looks like similar chassis parts. Look great!

 

Vento tc2000 with rpe v8

 

8 ITBs....yeh

The 2011-on spec 2.7 engine had inlet tuning work which I guess led to the different length trumpets shown. Also had the improved cylinder head design from the 1340 Busa, and updated internals (rods/pistons) from the k8 spec Hayabusa. 81mm bore, 65mm stroke (up from 63mm of earlier engines). 12.5:1 CR.

 

I work with a load of ex-RAF techs, and they all bleat on about having the best wire-locking pliers...I've only ever done it by hand and you can't tell the difference between their wire-locking and mine. lol

 

Went to see snap-on man last weekend and they don't do lockwire pliers any more. It seems Milbar are the ones to go for?

 

When`s the initial `run out` and who`s driving first

 

In my trade, wire-locking pliers were a privilege to be earned once you'd demonstrated the ability to do it just as well by hand - plenty of places on an installed ejection seat you can't even get close to getting a pair of pliers in.

 

Don't know yet. Not rushing, want to make sure as much as I can that alls as it should be and that I understand the starting setup. Got some more Kevlar cloth today to cover the underside of the side pods and protect from stone damage. Jet washing the rads today, and then they can go back in with the side pods. All coming together nicely but I want it right.

 

A few updates time. Both the sidepods had been stone thrashed so needed some tlc, so i skinned both on the underside with kevlar, filled a few holes with gelcoat, sanded, and wrapped the front surfaces with the type of thick vinyl normally used for motorcross bike graphics, its stoneproof and about 400um thick (compared to regular adhesive vinyl which is 70-80um). Good to go again. took quite a bit if time to sort out though. And kevlar is a right sod to work with....

Thickstuff vinyl - http://www.allprint.co.uk/thickstuff-enduro-laminate-for-professional-MX-dirt-bike-decals.htm

Before (note Jabroc* wear pad top right corner and interesting rib design to deflect air under the floor around the back wheels and into the central diffuser area):


After:


Next step is to start reassembly of the water cooling system. Have thoroughly cleaned all the grit and grass from the radiators which are ready to go back in along with oil heat exchanger. just waiting for delivery of a few connectors to allow the extension of the preheater dry break couplings to the rear of the car so the heater can be plugged in without having to remove the rear bodywork (ease of operation when arriving at track). fittings are american so are NPT threads so its taken a while to find right bits.



Theres one in the swirl pot (top of engine/hot water) and one on the engine feed line from rads (bottom of engine/cold water)

getting there....

* - Jabroc is a type of phenolic treated wood used as skid blocks on F1 cars
http://www.permalideho.co.uk/jabroc_motorsport.asp

 

Like it, keep the updates coming

 

Two new Radical cars launched yesterday in Barcelona, SR3 and SR8 RSX. look nice, but quite a bit heavier....

http://www.radicalsportscars.com/uk...&t=1310&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

All new plumbing and repairs now finished and started to refill with fluids

3.7L Neo 75W90 RHD fully synthetic gearbox oil (3.7L from fully dry system (1 US Gal), 3L for just a drop/change) - stinks.....
10L Fuchs Titan Race Pro R 15W-50 fully synthetic engine oil (10L from fully dry system, 9L for drop/change)
8 NGK Iridium superbike spark plugs CR9EIA-9
As yet unknown quantity of 50% water/blue antifreeze mix

Unipart Renault Laguna oil filter already changed.

Box oil just gone in - fingers crossed its not all over garage floor in the morning. Plan in am is to put water in and get electric water pump and pre-heater circulator going to circulate all the air out, top up in 0.5L slugs until it wont take any more. While doing this, 10L engine oil in and just let it sit for a bit with the electric oil preheater switched on. When water done, plugs out and wind it over till we get oil pressure. Plugs in, fuel in, fire her up. Wake whole neighbourhood......

Yeh.

Laptop connected to ECU to make sure all sensors working with Life PTMON dashboard viewer software.

 

Video please Rob

 

^^^^ This...

 

Run out of time today after a bit of an epic with one of the spark plugs. Ran engine up to 60C though on the heaters, no water leaks, and pressure primed the oil system, no oil leaks either. Just need plugs in and fuel now



Now its time for sunday beef and wine

 

Any news you've got us all drooling with anticipation for the video of your first start up

 

Successful upgrade of MSA competition licence to National A (Open) Speed Licence for 2015 - required to run a >2000cc Sports Libre or Racing Car. Why this class of licence is not needed for lower capacity Libre and racing cars is anyone's guess as they are generally just as fast these days with the popularity of motorbike engine cars.

Need to submit evidence for competing in 8 events, without incident, for this upgrade.

One step closer