R27 track car build- engine refresh time.

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So engine is just about ready to come out. It will sit on the engine stand for a while as I strip and clean everything. Internal will be standard with arp bolts for now and I will change cams out before it goes back in.
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As for the shell there’s no a lot more to strip. So the next job is to finish welding the cup racer mounts up for the cage and get the cage sat in place. Then I can start on odd jobs like the new dash, brackets for column, raised floor, etc etc. Also new welding table will arrive this week. A massive 2.25m x 1.25m so I can will have a decent size surface for all my
Fab work.

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Also just put got this dash from Matt at select. Perfect timing I can get this wired up and fitted to the new dash I’m building. This is the last big purchase for a while now as I have loads of parts non fitted so time to make some headway.
 
Nothing physically done on car but got a screen setup for my cad work so I can get cracking on seat mounts and other brackets


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On the other hand it’s been an expensive week as my welding table has come and so has my dash2 pro
So going to be having a play with that
 
Some progress last night in and around engine bay. Car handled like a dream when I bought it but but this picture shows all was not well....

Firstly I can only find one lifting point and someone on Facebook said it should of been in the tool kit in the boot but mines long gone. However I noticed the r3 in there building guide if anyone has one or the other let me know



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Next one of the bolts needed grinding off and secondly I learned my car doesn’t like springs. Ha in the skip for that lot.

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Wonder what the other side will bring lol
 
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Some progress last night in and around engine bay. Car handled like a dream when I bought it but but this picture shows all was not well....

Firstly I can only find one lifting point and someone on Facebook said it should of been in the tool kit in the boot but mines long gone. However I noticed the r3 in there building guide if anyone has one or the other let me know



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Next one of the bolts needed grinding off and secondly I learned my car doesn’t like springs. Ha in the skip for that lot.

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Wonder what the other side will bring lol
I’ve just removed some items like that lifting ring from my boot. Didn’t know what they was tbf. If you want I can get a photo and if they’re what you need I’ll pop it in post.
 
Engine finally on stand. Gearbox split away. Little milestone can now start striping and cleaning and preparing for Itbs.

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