PROJECT 2


Here we go again.

Note:
As many of you will know my former thread “Project P1 600+” involved Roger Clark Motorsport only.
I just wish to say that I was, & still am over the moon with all that RCM achieved with the P1, and I have mentioned this as some may wonder why Project 2 isn’t being addressed by them.
The P1 project was not subject to any form of budget, whereby P2 will be, and that is the only reason RCM are not building P2.
Both Olly & Matt are fully aware of everything and have kindly offered full support & advice at no cost throughout P2 and we intend to involve them.


Another current project on SN in the Project section is one entitled “DIY 550bhp 2.5 STi V3 Tyrpe R” by Daz Davies. I have read his thread from day one and been impressed by his knowledge, commitment, the friendly Northern fukc off attitude and his balls for taking the whole lot on by himself.
I was also impressed when we both spent the day at Snetterton setting up & putting the P1 through it’s first proper (driving it like I just nicked it ) session.

Daz will build the engine he has in mind from scratch, at home. We have both spent a fair bit of time discussing the engine and I will let Daz post the intended details.
The aim will be 600 – 650 Bhp.


We are aiming at building the whole car within a set budget of 25 – 30K.
My former project thread on the RCM built P1 knocked up over 120,000 hits over 123 pages which suggests many found it interesting seeing a streetcar build develop using a top end tuner.
This one will be different. I have my sensible head on for this one regarding dollar, and hopefully it will prove an interesting project to many with a similar budget.
Examples of cost cutting would be K-Sport opposed to AP Racing & Syvecs opposed to the Motec800 and such like.

When finished I aim to use the car in events such as hill climbs, Scooby related events, track use etc. A future consideration would be to develop the car further and enter Time Attack in whatever class is suitable, however I want to learn the car & it’s limits over the first year or two, so TA won’t be happening in the immediate future.
The dyno revealed 562 Bhp on the P1 and driving the thing as my road car is totally insane, so I reackon P2 will be a riot.






We already have the shell and will be collecting it next week from Arge Speed. It’s there former rally car and it just what we wanted.

It’s just been painted and includes the following:-


• Shell: STi 4 1998 RHD lightweight 2 door Type R shell with V5, MSA Rally log book and MOT

* Custom Cage fully welded Int. group N T45 cage
* strengthened strut tops
* strengthened flitch plates
* double skinned cills
* Alloy firewall
* seat rails
* doors with electric mirrors/glass with safety film
* Alloy bonnet facelift with STi8 scoop bonnet pins and lamp pod fasteners
* boot with V6 STi spoiler,
* polycarbonate quick release side windows,
* laminated front screen
* rear tinted screen
* WRC roof vent
* modified wings to take 18" wheels
* sump guard mounting points
* front/rear bumpers
* facelift grill
* lights
* modified heater
* crossmembers
* dash
* modified steering column
* STi wiring loom with DCCD
* dash clocks/DCCD
* tank(no pump)
* wipers


For another grand we also had the following:-

• Walbro uprated fuelpump/
• Spec C intank pick up,
• All braided aeroequip fuel lines
• Fuel pressure regulator(fuel labs) with pressure gauge FEV
• GTEC FIA approved electric plumbed in fire extinguisher system
• Red top battery/battery box/electric cut off switch and all wiring Bias
• Pedalbox/hydraulic handbrake and all braided hoses


This is the shell that we collecting next week. Adge Speed have kindly fitted some old suspension back on and we are taking a set of wheels to enable a rolling shell.











The shell will be taken straight to SPR Coachworks. They will be carrying out metal fabrication work including a wide body alteration. We are still currently looking at several different ideas but it will be 22B ish when finished.

These works will also be detailed including photos within this thread together with Daz's engine build.
We are aiming to finish the car within 2010.

Will keep you posted........Clive