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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by tut » Thu May 19, 2011 5:13 pm

They have just too many people posting on there, many with no idea about anything.

There are many good guys on there, our own Bob van M is one of them, but at times they are like vultures around a carcass, just want to put forward their own uninformed opinions or slate anything that does not agree with their tunnel vision. Engine conversions are one of their bêtes noires, so if you are outside of the Round Table you will have no chance.

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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by woody » Thu May 19, 2011 7:02 pm

tut wrote:They have just too many people posting on there, many with no idea about anything.

There are many good guys on there, our own Bob van M is one of them, but at times they are like vultures around a carcass, just want to put forward their own uninformed opinions or slate anything that does not agree with their tunnel vision. Engine conversions are one of their bêtes noires, so if you are outside of the Round Table you will have no chance.

Don't worry though, S_E will look after you.

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It was Randy doing the asking...

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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by roadboy » Thu May 19, 2011 7:11 pm

woody wrote:
tut wrote:They have just too many people posting on there, many with no idea about anything.

There are many good guys on there, our own Bob van M is one of them, but at times they are like vultures around a carcass, just want to put forward their own uninformed opinions or slate anything that does not agree with their tunnel vision. Engine conversions are one of their bêtes noires, so if you are outside of the Round Table you will have no chance.

Don't worry though, S_E will look after you.

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It was Randy doing the asking...
Who does know what he's talking about....

As I said on the SELOC thread I'm surprised it got to 7 pages before it started. I do think Paul could have handled it better IMHO but hey ho. I'm really interested in seeing it when its finished.

Oh, and I don't think you're treading on anyone's toes with this Paul. Nobody really makes their bread and butter from Elise engine conversions, there isn't really a huge market for it in reality so I'm not really sure anyone will be the slightest bit bothered from a competition point of view.

Anyhoo, wanted to say, the timing cover looks awfully close to the right hand longeron. Might just be the angle but just wondering how stiff the engine mounts are going to be if there's not a lot of room in the engine bay. Are you expecting much of an increase in NVH or is that an unknown at this stage?

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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by OlberJ » Thu May 19, 2011 7:19 pm

:lol: Paul getting into an online handbag match, never heard such nonsense.

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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by Woodsport » Thu May 19, 2011 7:36 pm

Roadboy there was plenty i wanted to say believe me, if someone rattles my cage like that i think i'm entitled to defend myself, so it could have gone to Defcon 5 but i rose above it and started a new thread, i have no time for idiots these days, i must be getting old!

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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by roadboy » Thu May 19, 2011 7:37 pm

So are you not answering any question now then?

Does look tight.

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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by Woodsport » Thu May 19, 2011 7:48 pm

I'll answer anything you need to know, but i'm ignoring those that are purely out for a rise.

Just seen your question, i will be striking a balance between keeping the engine fairly solid in the bay and cutting down on chassis vibration, we have a lot of experience with this in the Mr2 world by altering the torque mount shore/design.

Things are tight in the bay but not allowed to come into contact anywhere.

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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by campbell » Thu May 19, 2011 11:49 pm

Bravo. Keep it coming, Woodsport :-)
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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by CubanGav » Fri May 20, 2011 1:22 am

campbell wrote:Bravo. Keep it coming, Woodsport :-)
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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by Scotty C » Fri May 20, 2011 9:56 am

:thumbsup but things look very tight.
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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by Dominic » Fri May 20, 2011 10:09 am

Fascinating! 8) Are there likely to be heat / cooling issues? I'm sure if there are you will have an ingenious and effective solution!
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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by Alex 111s » Fri May 20, 2011 10:35 am

Paul - keep up the good work :thumbsup .

is there a radiator upgrade required with this convertion?
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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by ikarl » Fri May 20, 2011 3:02 pm

Paul, keep it up mate, if anyone can do it, you can!!
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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by tut » Fri May 20, 2011 4:38 pm

Scotty C wrote::thumbsup but things look very tight.
Just as you like it.......

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Re: Project V6 Elise

Post by Woodsport » Fri May 20, 2011 6:28 pm

I will take a look at the rad situation soon, upgrading that is not a problem if need be, thankyou for the support chaps.

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