Europa TC added to the Herd!

[wilkrod]

Yes sir.

[wilkrod]

Well boys, got her running!
Combination of the 123 dist. not set up correctly, and vacuum leak at the carb mounts.
Got it started using the cold start enrichment. Am now working on the idle mixture/progression circuit.
Will take a video when done.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Regards

[BDA]

 

[TurboFource]

Was the 123 distributor difficult to set up?

[wilkrod]

Was the 123 distributor difficult to set up?

Yes, and no. At least for me I wasn't understanding the instructions until the third try, then it made sense.
I am not the sharpest tack in the box.
What ultimately worked for me was to set the engine at TDC comp. instead of the static timing point. As I am using the 123+ version you can then set up the timing settings using the App.
Regards

[TurboFource]

Sent you a PM

[wilkrod]

So, decided to make the final tune on the Webers using the correct exhaust system. Pulled out the old exhaust, and am prepping the new one for ceramic coating. Also bought the trunk liner from SJ. My question is how does it fit into the car? I can see I need to trim the edges to allow the trunk lid to close, but not sure if the liner is supposed to sit on top of the lip of the body, also how is it bolted in? Last issue will be filling the hold left over from the old exhaust.
Thanks for any input.

[BDA]

It's hard to see from your picture but it seems to fit pretty well already. You might have to trim some on the sides. It shouldn't cover any of the rain gutter. Originally it was bolted to the cross member with riv-nut type nuts in the cross member. Another lister here (I couldn't find his post to acknowledge his idea) used push button latches as you might find on a hood (https://www.pushbuttonlatches.com/). I installed a pair on my trunk tray and I think they are an improvement. I have to admit that it isn't always quick to get everything aligned to reinstall the trunk but sometimes it's effortless and there is no bolt head in the trunk. Originally there were thick foam "washer" that cushioned and supported the floor of the trunk so you'll have to make up something for that. If it's not there provided, you'll have to make a heat shield to protect the trunk tray from the heat from your exhaust. If it is there, it's probably in the TC position and since you appear to be rerouting your exhaust to be more like the S2) you'd have to move it.

[2766R]

I believe BDA is referring to my post on how I mounted my luggage tray.  See:

http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=5468.msg58887#msg58887

Gerry

[BDA]

Thanks for the link to your original post, Gerry.

Summit Racing is good source for a lot of good stuff but in this case, I went to the manufacturer. They were a little cheaper.

They are also available on fleabay (search for mini hood latches).

Kudos to you for the idea!!

[wilkrod]

Gerry,
Thanks very much, just what I needed!
Regards

[Kendo]

Do those mini latches provide enough vertical support for a suitcase? Or is that not a good idea anyway?

[wilkrod]

So, I ceramic coated the yellow cars header, installed with new S/S studs/nuts, fit perfectly. Muffler not so much, the stock muffler won't fit due to modified suspension/gearbox. So time to make a custom exhaust. Should be fun. Bring Bignose.

[wilkrod]

Finished up the exhaust system today. Magnaflow muffler, made a support for it that bolts to the trans. made the mid pipe with a 45, welded to a straight section to a 90 which connects to the header. Fusion welded the pipe came out ok, the O2 bung is the saddle type which looks a little sketchey, but works fine. Am debating whether or not to wrap the pipe in the header wrap to reduce heat. Any thoughts?
Jeff

[wilkrod]

Exhaust installed, waiting on some wiring heat insulation from DEI, then will fire it up.
Regards