bzguy 2 Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) waether's fine (in fact great, been a loooooong time !) in Belgium Stefan, I'll take it out this evening on the trip to work Having some night shift, so need to get some sleep during the day btw Stefan : are you going to German's Lotus Club Season's opening meeting 1st of May ? I'll be there, guess bosbon as well Edited March 14, 2009 by bzguy Quote - Nulla tenaci invia est via - Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,418 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 That looks ace, I've got to jump out of a plane at some point, I love adrenalin and can imagine that it's the ultimate buzz ! The air filter is a popular upgrade on many cars, nice to hear it makes the engine seem to rev more freely, I hate to see an engine suffocated on the way in or out. Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan Ertler 1 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 waether's fine (in fact great, been a loooooong time !) in Belgium Stefan, I'll take it out this evening on the trip to work Having some night shift, so need to get some sleep during the day btw Stefan : are you going to German's Lotus Club Season's opening meeting 1st of May ? I'll be there, guess bosbon as well Hans Sorry for moving you to NL. I have never really looked at your flag. Shame. I am sure you enjoyed your ride out with the S4 while I was at home, grounded Unfortunately I will not be able to come to LCD's season opening as my mother in law celebrates her 60th birthday on May 1st. But I am sure we will meet during the season on the one or other occasion. That looks ace, I've got to jump out of a plane at some point, I love adrenalin and can imagine that it's the ultimate buzz ! The air filter is a popular upgrade on many cars, nice to hear it makes the engine seem to rev more freely, I hate to see an engine suffocated on the way in or out. Bibs, Skydiving is a great sport and if you have the chance to make a Tandem Jump, grab it. Check this out and tell Dave I sent you. http://flatfly.co.uk/xxx.htm Great to hear you also like engines that can breath freely Quote Mind if I cut in ? Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,643 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 When are you planning to start this beast up???!!! It a bit like fireworks night and Im getting excited! Buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan Ertler 1 Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Buddsy As if you had smelled it. First start up is planned for tomorrow. As I have promised I will post a sound sample and/or put a video in utube. So hold your horses, matey Stefan Quote Mind if I cut in ? Link to post Share on other sites
bzguy 2 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) Buddsy As if you had smelled it. First start up is planned for tomorrow. As I have promised I will post a sound sample and/or put a video in utube. So hold your horses, matey Stefan Woohoo Stefan : about the exhaust : is the diameter wide enough to blow 500 HP through ? (speaking about airflow, might be that the exhaust is the bottle neck now, but I might be wrong off course ... ) Edited March 19, 2009 by bzguy Quote - Nulla tenaci invia est via - Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan Ertler 1 Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hans We know about this but how much the exhaust pipe needs to be adjusted can only be determined after some measurements once the car ran with the one we have on it now. I have no problem down from the Turbo. This is a 3" V Band exhaust The bottleneck can only be the silencer and the end pipe. We will see Quote Mind if I cut in ? Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 709 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Looking good... but I can Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan Ertler 1 Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Don't tempt me Mike I am very receptive to these things I will have a word with Steffen and Garry and see what they think Thanks for showing Stefan Quote Mind if I cut in ? Link to post Share on other sites
t70 16 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) Hehehe.. We put a GT3582R onto a 2.0 litre Honda/Acura RSX! It's got a 4" intake as I recall... HUGE! This isn't the car I built.. but here's a picture of the same build: And this engine puts down over 400whp on 91 octane.. stock internals!!?? I wouldn't have believed it myself.. untill we lit the tires up in four gears with an LSD!... You are gonna have a BLAST with that car putting down that kind of HP... Front Wheel drive just isn't the same as a Mid-Rear setup... I love the build on your car.. Can't wait to see it run, even if it will only be on youtube! Edited March 20, 2009 by Mark T-C Quote Modifying esprit's.. now that's fun..PS... I AM NOT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC.. I Have chosen to help those in need, in the past and must not be construed as being a certified technician. Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan Ertler 1 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Spoke with Garry last night and he thinks Mike's turbo would be good for 600-700 HP. But the lager turbo would need more time to spool up and therefore the drivability could suffer in lower RPMs Well, we need to see first how the car performs with what we have and take it from there. Quote Mind if I cut in ? Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 709 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 yep - about right. It was sized for a single turbo conversion on the V8 - but could work well with a higher boost 4-cylinder, especially since you are running with slightly higher capacity. The turbo would still be pretty efficient at a lower pressure ratio. The turbos not going anywhere in a hurry ;-)) Cheers, Mike S Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to post Share on other sites
plumdeplakmuis 37 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Maybe you can consider the Honda VFT Turbo, http://www.sema.org/images/Table_6_0628.gif But I can't find a compressor map to check if the output is suffici Quote VAN DER LEE Turbo Systems - www.vdlee.com Link to post Share on other sites
bzguy 2 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) common Stefan, vroem vroem Edited March 23, 2009 by bzguy Quote - Nulla tenaci invia est via - Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan Ertler 1 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Patience, Patience Don't want to terrorise you with the sound of a first start up of a brand new engine Once the babe runs smoothly, I will have something for the spoiled ears of this esteemed audience Quote Mind if I cut in ? Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan Ertler 1 Posted April 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) Alright gang, The wait is over. Here are the first 2 videos of the car running ! It runs smooth as silk, no funny noises, but we needed to be carefull as everything is new. I guess the hardest thing for me is that I now need to drive it 1500 km to break it in, taking it easy and shift no higher than 3500 rpm. What we noticed though on the first test runs was that even with no fine tuning yet the wheels have a tendency to spin Looks like a differential lock is the next mod to do First test run : exhaust sound sample: Edited April 4, 2009 by Fandango Quote Mind if I cut in ? Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,418 Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 That sounds meaty, very nice So, in the first video, was someone standing backwards on the passenger seat with a camcorder? Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan Ertler 1 Posted April 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Spot on mate As the boys need to do tome tidying up yet on the engine bay etc, the hatch is not on yet. They took the chance to video it on it's first real test run. I just love that perspective as it give you a real rush watching the road dissapear Quote Mind if I cut in ? Link to post Share on other sites
bzguy 2 Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 I was very curious for this moment, it looks (and sounds) GORGEOUS ! Nice sound, sees to be running very smoothly even on first startup ! great job Stefan, curious as well on the follow up Quote - Nulla tenaci invia est via - Link to post Share on other sites
lotus4s 24 Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Nice work, sounds great! Quote 1995 S4s Link to post Share on other sites
arbell9 21 Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Sounds and looks great. I cant wait to see the full power test runs. I think this is the thread is the answer to the question ....... can a 4-pot cut the mustard in todays bloated V8-V12 world? B) I am loving it. B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Günter 28 Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Stefan, will the car be ready for the *Easter-run* , or 1.Mai ...? Quote ********************************************************************* to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity.. ********************************************************************* Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan Ertler 1 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks for all your positive responses, guys I am more than ever convinced that, as Alex said, a 4 pot CAN cut the mustard. One can feel almost special having "just a 4 cyl" on today's 12 cyl catwalk ! G Quote Mind if I cut in ? Link to post Share on other sites
t70 16 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Positively Orgasmic!!!! I LOVE IT!!! Well done! Quote Modifying esprit's.. now that's fun..PS... I AM NOT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC.. I Have chosen to help those in need, in the past and must not be construed as being a certified technician. Link to post Share on other sites
talon 0 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 AWESOME job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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