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[Peter Empson]

I decided to experiment with an old phone as a camera to see how well it works in the car, please excuse the portrait screen but it was all that was possible with my existing mount. As a test it seems ok to me.

It was a gentle run, too cold and bumpy to do anything else. I don't believe I went to full throttle anywhere (once was close I guess) and tried to stay away from the last few hundred rpm, so there's more potential. It's not an exciting video, but I am quite pleased with driving into the sunset near the end (even if I did nearly get the car wet []).

Don't see how to embed youtube on this site, so here's the link:

https://youtu.be/aokI9mIJrQ4

 

[PSH]

Nice one Pete...she looks great....

 

[John Sims]

I decided to experiment with an old phone as a camera to see how well it works in the car, please excuse the portrait screen but it was all that was possible with my existing mount. As a test it seems ok to me.

It was a gentle run, too cold and bumpy to do anything else. I don't believe I went to full throttle anywhere (once was close I guess) and tried to stay away from the last few hundred rpm, so there's more potential. It's not an exciting video, but I am quite pleased with driving into the sunset near the end (even if I did nearly get the car wet []).

Don't see how to embed youtube on this site, so here's the link:

https://youtu.be/aokI9mIJrQ4

Pretty sky

 

[Waylander]

looks nice and nippy, the roads look a bit damp and slippy

 

[944Turbo]

Looking very good!
Tony

 

[Eldavo]

I’ve had good results with USB to serial cables and use one for my ECU programming.

 

[steve 944t]

Not been on here much in recent years but great to see you have revived this beast Peter! I have a vivid memory from several years ago of concentrating too much on you in my rear view mirror through Beckets, resulting in a graceful spin! No harm done, apart from my ego!!!

Your car is looking great, really must try to use mine a bit more.

 

[zcacogp]

Woot! First time on here in a year or so and I find this thread from Mr Empson - what a treat!

Great to see that the old girl is back on the road Peter. So sorry that Smiffy's turntable cost you so much but it's entirely right that you blame it on him. Keep us all posted as the progress looks superb!

 

[Diver944]

That's a cracking result Peter, a broad spread of torque and a nice peak for the power. I would imagine it will be a very predictable surge of power when you are gunning it, so easy to drive on the limit [] What's the plan for the first outing on track?

 

[924Srr27l]

Here's the dyno print out. I am very pleased with the numbers, they are right at the top end of what I thought might be possible with a low level of boost. From driving I had picked up on the mild flat spot at just under 4k before studying the graph, but it pulls so well above that I couldn't be happier (much stronger than ever). I do need to check why the limiter isn't set at 6.5k, but I seem to remember that's quite easy in the software.

Hi, I'm surprised how LOW the Torque figures are, with the Forced induction working straight off the crank and not the exhaust (Turbo) although your saying it's a low pressure tune? is it staying like this for reliability or you want more? Is the engine stock ? or been rebuilt? any head work or different camshaft modified Exhaust etc.. ?

In comparison to a normally aspirated 2707cc 8v all on stock 2.5 fuelling / Ignition / ECU / AFm etc...but with a 274 Camshaft and ported 2.5 cylinder head

Torque
Your dyno records approx 160ft lbs @ 2000RPM (Mine is 164ft lbs), 170 @ 2500 (Mine 180), 198 @ 3000RPM (Mine 190) & only 35 ft lbs more @ 5500RPm than my 195ft lbs.
My Engines peak power 205bhp is @ 4500 where you have only 20bhp more at this RPM.

My Engine was originally set up and tuned for road use (Low and midrange grunt) and hence doesn't rev much over 6000Rpm, I see yours goes much higher but I'm sure
you'd prefer it had more midrange and less need to rev the thing.

R

 

[PSH]

205bhp and max 6000 rpm Roger?...I'd have withdrawl syptoms with only that to play with..
Only j/k....??????

Pete

 

[Eldavo]

I’d love Roger to do the Eulogy at a Funeral.
”To those gathered here, I’d like to tell you about me and my engine”

 

[Peter Empson]

Thanks []. I'll freely admit I'd got rather fed up with the whole thing at times, but the couple of short drives I've managed means I'm looking forward to putting a lot more miles on it as soon as the weather improves.

No plans on a track outing yet. Like everyone I'm sure, this year has been a nightmare, so if I even manage one track day next year I'll be happy (ish!). I'll get out to as many events as I can though, lots of catching up to do! If business picks up then I'd like to tick off some circuits I've not done, Anglesey for example. Would also love to get back to Donington, not done it for years.

I'll SORN the car this weekend and get started on a few winter projects like giving the underside the once over. I was hoping to sort a front cage so it can be eligible for some basic sprints etc but that may have to wait as it will be one of the bigger expenses on the horizon.

I'm also going to try to tidy up the interior (and give it a thorough clean, it got filthy), got a few fun mods planned, but will only reveal them when/if they're successful. New seats to go in at the same time, just need to make my mind up if I'm going to paint the backs or leave them black (I do think white will look much better [])

 

[924Srr27l]

205bhp and max 6000 rpm Roger?...I'd have withdrawl syptoms with only that to play with..
Only j/k....??????
Pete

That's precisely the bit that's FUN, all the pub talk about how high my engines power are when it all comes down to a lap of a circuit,
Power is nothing without control, (as Pirelli's ad campaign) and big power figures mean nothing when lapping slower than others with half the power !

You must of seen the many Goodwood you tube clips of 300+ bhp Classic Jaguar's Racing Mini's with a third the power...!

I once drove a car that had 600bhp and it handled like a 3 legged Cow in a Sandpit!

A lot of you guys need to get out more (Covid permitting!) to see some race cars next year, you'll be astounded what you thought was quick and
what's not....

R

 

[924Srr27l]

Thanks []. I'll freely admit I'd got rather fed up with the whole thing at times, but the couple of short drives I've managed means I'm looking forward to putting a lot more miles on it as soon as the weather improves.
No plans on a track outing yet. Like everyone I'm sure, this year has been a nightmare, so if I even manage one track day next year I'll be happy (ish!). I'll get out to as many events as I can though, lots of catching up to do! If business picks up then I'd like to tick off some circuits I've not done, Anglesey for example. Would also love to get back to Donington, not done it for years.
I'll SORN the car this weekend and get started on a few winter projects like giving the underside the once over. I was hoping to sort a front cage so it can be eligible for some basic sprints etc but that may have to wait as it will be one of the bigger expenses on the horizon.
I'm also going to try to tidy up the interior (and give it a thorough clean, it got filthy), got a few fun mods planned, but will only reveal them when/if they're successful. New seats to go in at the same time, just need to make my mind up if I'm going to paint the backs or leave them black (I do think white will look much better [])

If you mean "Fed up" because there's often too much faffing about and getting a car to run well etc..I understand fully hence why I didn't go down the S/C route having put
a deposit on a development kit back in 2014, but then had other ideas after a year as nothing had been achieved & Done....So N/A it was and a bigger emphasis was placed on making the engine
more powerful by removing weight from the car. Or do both which I did and the difference was as you'd expect massive (From per 119 bhp/ton to 200)

Yes this year's activities have been a nightmare, and I don't think next year will start much better! the problem also being whilst the world and motorsport is on hold my race car just gets
in a worst state as I take more parts off it for modification! which just makes getting it back together again even harder and longer...
My business has gone the other way (Nuts!) and it's become a massive problem with too much work! and hence no time at all to do my stuff!

R

 

[924Srr27l]

I’d love Roger to do the Eulogy at a Funeral.
”To those gathered here, I’d like to tell you about me and my engine”

Yeah definitely but this would only take 5 mins explaining the spec etc..., as opposed to 5+ hours explaining like the drama's you've had!
R

 

[blade7]

I’d love Roger to do the Eulogy at a Funeral.
”To those gathered here, I’d like to tell you about me and my engine”

You'll get that from the coffin at his own funeral...

 

[924Srr27l]

I’d love Roger to do the Eulogy at a Funeral.
”To those gathered here, I’d like to tell you about me and my engine”

You'll get that from the coffin at his own funeral...

Coffin ! ? i've haven't stopped since catching this virus! []
"And he never ever did use that 3.0 block" could be yours !

R

 

[PSH]

205bhp and max 6000 rpm Roger?...I'd have withdrawl syptoms with only that to play with..
Only j/k....??????
Pete

That's precisely the bit that's FUN, all the pub talk about how high my engines power are when it all comes down to a lap of a circuit,
Power is nothing without control, (as Pirelli's ad campaign) and big power figures mean nothing when lapping slower than others with half the power !

You must of seen the many Goodwood you tube clips of 300+ bhp Classic Jaguar's Racing Mini's with a third the power...!

I once drove a car that had 600bhp and it handled like a 3 legged Cow in a Sandpit!

A lot of you guys need to get out more (Covid permitting!) to see some race cars next year, you'll be astounded what you thought was quick and
what's not....

R

Well, I'm not new to race meets having among others closely followed the Porsche cup during the late 90's early 00's...A race meeting would have many championships running, including for that matter the mini's. But the real car to watch was the 951 and often stated by the commentaters as the car to watch during the race...it's in a different league to most others and certainly faster than other Porsches...an NA 924 or 944 race car isn't even close in performance, in fact decidingly 'pedestrian' in comparison. For me and I'll admit that this is a personal preference when driving...is sheer accelleration...nothing can give you the kick of a turbo charged engine. The bonus with the 951 is it's just as good in the bends as on the straights.

 

[Peter Empson]

Roger, most of what you asked is elsewhere in this thread. Beyond that, I'm afraid I have no interest in your opinions and rants here. If that's considerd rude of me, so be it.