TRDTurko Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 the whole car looks awesome! except for the pink valve covers... but i guess Briget had to put her stamp on it somehow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_Behavin Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 the whole car looks awesome! except for the pink valve covers... but i guess Briget had to put her stamp on it somehow Oh...there will be more than just pink valve covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_Veale Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Oh...there will be more than just pink valve covers Pink fire suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_Behavin Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 the whole car looks awesome! except for the pink valve covers... but i guess Briget had to put her stamp on it somehow Oh and I did build & paint the fibreglass bumper too ;PPink fire suit...not exactly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_Veale Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Just a suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conebasher Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 The graphics scheme will be cool, even with the pink accents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tac Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 imo the pink and blue is looking awesome! it's reminiscent of jaques villeneuves helmets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 The p-side filters are tucked under the fender. Is the whole engine 1" off-center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conebasher Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 The p-side filters are tucked under the fender. Is the whole engine 1" off-center?Yes, to get the minimum footwell room for 3 pedals and offset the weight of the driver, the engine is moved over an inch from centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conebasher Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 You might want to sit down for this but the Lucas ignition in the car has failed. It's not looking good for getting the car running in time for the first event but I am trying to make an MSD unit work-wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgfordguy Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Damn you prince of darness!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRDTurko Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 luck has been wished for! I wanna see it run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLORX7 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 The Lucas light switch,on,flicker,off and smolder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conebasher Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Funny how things turn around. I just got a catalog from XKS Unlimited http://store.xks.com/ and they had a Pertronix conversion kit listed for the V12 AND were open Saturdays. I called and the part was on special for $146.00 and is plug and play, it replaces all the problem Jaguar parts. I had it overnight expressed so maybe I will make my dyno appointment after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGV8 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I too have had people shake their heads and walk away when we show up at Races. I have tried or use most of the things that you are, and I follow your build with interest as you come up with the most unique solutions to the same issues that I have had over the years. We run a Ford plate with a GM disc in our old car, and it works fine, Centerforce now makes one like this. Plus you are going to be surprised at how well the rear spoiler and the spliter work once you are up to speed. All I can say is you must be working on this beast 24/7 to make the progress that you have made. I can hardly wait to hear how it performs. Now it's off to the shop to see if I can make mine run, Fuel pump issues grrrr.BrianCanoe B.C.TE=conebasher;199075]Just a quick list of things people have told me why the car will not work, I guess I should give up now:1.The engine will never fit in an MGB2.The triangulated 4 link suspension will not work3.There isn't enough plenum volume in the new intakes and they will not work4.The Ford clutch and GM pressure plate will not work together5.The car will be dangerous and undriveable without sway bars6.You need bias slicks, not radial slicks to make the car work7.The tires you are using will never work because they are meant for a Formula Atlantic8.The engine is too heavy and underpowered9.The radiator isn't a dual pass and won't cool the engine10.The MGB steering rack won't work with the Jaguar suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conebasher Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 I too have had people shake their heads and walk away when we show up at Races. I have tried or use most of the things that you are' date=' and I follow your build with interest as you come up with the most unique solutions to the same issues that I have had over the years. We run a Ford plate with a GM disc in our old car, and it works fine, Centerforce now makes one like this. Plus you are going to be surprised at how well the rear spoiler and the spliter work once you are up to speed. All I can say is you must be working on this beast 24/7 to make the progress that you have made. I can hardly wait to hear how it performs. Now it's off to the shop to see if I can make mine run, Fuel pump issues grrrr.BrianCanoe B.C.TE=conebasher;199075']Just a quick list of things people have told me why the car will not work, I guess I should give up now:1.The engine will never fit in an MGB2.The triangulated 4 link suspension will not work3.There isn't enough plenum volume in the new intakes and they will not work4.The Ford clutch and GM pressure plate will not work together5.The car will be dangerous and undriveable without sway bars6.You need bias slicks, not radial slicks to make the car work7.The tires you are using will never work because they are meant for a Formula Atlantic8.The engine is too heavy and underpowered9.The radiator isn't a dual pass and won't cool the engine10.The MGB steering rack won't work with the Jaguar suspensionThanks Brian, I hope my car performs as well as yours and maybe someday look as good as yours. I don't work 24 hours a day but I try to use every minute as efficient as possible. Many who see the rear spoiler and diffuser say the angles are too steep and will act like a brake, but I remind them that I need the aero bits to work well at 45 mph, not 145 mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conebasher Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 All I could do today was get the shifter boots installed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conebasher Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 We tossed around many ideas for graphics and wanted something unique and tied into the Britishness of the car or the Jaguar V12. Briget sketched out the leaping Jaguar on the side of the car and it occured to her that the Jaguar is also called a Panther, and it wasn't a big leap to "Pink Panther" so here is the graphics of the car. There are a few details missing but you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need my Focusin Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Sweet!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Not that there's anything wrong with that! Wouldn't be my 1st choice, but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast_Toys Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Not that there's anything wrong with that! Come on Corey... we know you drove a Miata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyno Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Purrfect:) Does "Kato" jump out and try to get you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonS Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conebasher Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Don't you mean Grrrrrreat? Oh, that's Tony the Tiger, sorry Some more graphics on: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justkickin Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Nice, I like it. Can't wait to hear it roar...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 We tossed around many ideas for graphics and wanted something unique and tied into the Britishness of the carI never knew that Owens Corning was British!! 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paceman Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I never knew that Owens Corning was British!! 8-)But the front bumper is fiberglass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conebasher Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 The car was too low for my ramps so I had to call in a flatdeck. It was rainy but I like the way the car looks in daylight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRDTurko Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 sorta looks like one of those Legends race cars from the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conebasher Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Had my second dyno session today. With no other changes, the new intakes made about 30 more hp and with some timing advance the car made 290 hp at 6023 rpm and 288.5 ft/lbs at 3765 rpm. The hp peak is 600 rpm higher and the torque peak is 400 rpm lower than before. Here is the video: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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