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2.4 Canadian Coupe
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03/08/2007 21:04
03/08/2007 21:04
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Finally the project I was supposed to complete over the Winter is now finished. The Summer driving season is very short here so the original plan was to do the work over the Winter and have the car ready by May. However I was too busy Snowboarding and it was too cold to work on a car. Therefore I didn't start work on the project until March but hopefully I'll get at least two months driving out of it now, maybe three before the Winter again. I've kept a track of the hours I've spent on it, at a rough guess it's about 200.
New spec: Torque Italia 2.4 Rods Torque Italia 2.4 Pistons Torque Italia 2.4 Crank Torque Italia Stage 4 Head Torque Italia modified auxillary belt pulley Torque Italia lightened flywheel Torque Italia Uprated upper and lower engine mounts Torque Italia red painted cam cover with chrome plated spark plug cover Torque Italia remote oil filter kit Torque Italia polybush wishbones C&B Cams Garrett GT3076 Turbo with .64 A/R Helix Paddle clutch Chrome plated slam panel Chrome plated heat shield Chrome plated lamda probe rail Polished fuel rail Polished Plenum chamber Aluminium oil filler cap Custom made ARP cap bolts
Almost everything else replaced or painted!
Engine bay was stripped down, any rust removed and repainted. All loom protection was replaced and new rubber boots fitted. Short block was rebuild by a local engine rebuilders. Head was prepared by Torque Italia. Assembled by me.
I'm running on standard injectors (which have been cleaned) and ECU for the run in period. Then drive to Vancouver (1200 km each way) to get a Motec fitted.
Took what seemed like ages for oil pressure to show on the gauge which had me worried. Connected spark plugs and it fired up on the button. Sounds like a diesel at the moment but Barbz says that's normal until the hydralic tappets adjust after 20 mins or so.
A massive thank you to Barbz who tirelessly answered my emails and rapidly shipped stuff to Canada for me. You're a real star and will be greatly missed. Without an expert like this I wouldn't have dreamed of taking on such a venture. Also thank you to members of the forum who answered my dumb questions like what's the torque figure for this bit!
John
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
[Re: mattB]
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03/08/2007 21:10
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I do, however, feel that it is somewhat rude that you haven't thought to include any pictures. Ditto. Well done dude. Not only are you probably the only coupe over there, but defo the only 2.4!! Ross
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
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03/08/2007 21:13
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It's hot off the press. The car only started it this morning before I left for work. Lots of pictures taken but for now imagine a huge pile of dosh with the sun behind John
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
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03/08/2007 21:14
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
[Re: enfant_teribl]
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04/08/2007 01:24
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I'm planning on taking it to:
Brad Zimmerman 22711 Selkirk Ave Mapleridge British Columbia He's the only authorized Motec dealer in Canada.
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
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04/08/2007 01:36
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Well done John,cant wait for the pics
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
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04/08/2007 01:53
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People haven't got a clue what it is. The only person who has recognised it is a guy who drove past in a Range Rover and used to own one in the middle east. I've had people think it's brand new or worth 100,000 CAD John
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
[Re: Liquid]
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04/08/2007 02:49
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Use a regular one and take it to a company that chromes things They clean it, coat it in nickle which gets into the corners better than chrome and finally a top coat of chrome. John
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
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04/08/2007 02:55
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Hmm, it sounds like you and Taz might be going for a Bling Off contest! Not surprised they think it's new, most of it is.
Death-rattle-tastic
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
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04/08/2007 04:07
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Nice work John, as always.
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
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04/08/2007 07:54
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Very very well done John.
Sean
Enjoying Coop ownership, second time round . Also enjoying RWD action in a thundering V8 E90 M3.
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
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04/08/2007 14:21
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After this no-one on here can complain of being to far from a specialist! Looking forward to seeing the pictures
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
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04/08/2007 14:53
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Hey 100k dollars, i'd sell it. Vancouver what a miserable place to drive, stop start for sodding traffic lights, only saw one car of any interest a buick grand national.
For poser value John fit up a camera when you get near a busy area to film other drivers looks at the car. It must stand out so much against all those boring hideous cars over there!! Ok crysler 300c is nice.
Think of it as ego boosting for all coupe owners!!
rich
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
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04/08/2007 18:43
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There are Coupe´s in Canada? I lived in Vancouver for 5 months last year and I didn't see any...
Ur's is the only one? Next year I'll be going to Regina, SK... maybe i can see ur monster there... hehe
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
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04/08/2007 18:58
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As far as I know it's the only one in North America. It doesn't meet the US or Canadian standards. There are no longer any Fiat dealers here. There used to be but they packed up way before anything like the Tipo was produced.
Mine is allowed to be here as I bought it over with my work permit. I have to take it back with me when that expires and I can't sell it.
John
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe
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05/08/2007 00:26
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Nice one John ! I see why you need those rear brakes now . Phil
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe - Now with Pictures
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05/08/2007 21:04
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe - Now with Pictures
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05/08/2007 21:37
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John truly excellent well done
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Re: 2.4 Canadian Coupe - Now with Pictures
[Re: pinin_prestatyn]
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05/08/2007 22:23
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Yes it was a huge effort but I'm very pleased with the results. It was originally only going to be the engine work but whilst I was waiting for parts I took the time to clean up as much as I could. I still have to total the cost up. I know the shipping parts to and from the UK has cost 1500 GBP alone! It's just a shame it doesn't actually run John
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