Post by andyvx on Jul 21, 2017 16:58:50 GMT
Thought I’d start a project thread for my VX220 turbo stage 3/4 build I recently finished (almost). I sourced the majority of the used parts from a guy on the vx forum.
Bit of history about the car, it's a 2003 coral blue turbo. My Dad bought it as cat C registered car back in 2005, we rebuilt the car together and I subsequently purchased it from him in 2011 (21st) It was a 1 owner car that had been tuned by Courtenay a few months prior to it being crashed! This was in the really early days before the Pro Alloy charge cooler kit was around as it had a "Pace" charge cooler fitted, although the cooler and pre-rad looked good enough the hoses used were not up to the job at 10mm! I had the car on a RR a few years ago and it produced about 250BHP, must admit I was a bit surprised at the figure as it didn't feel crazy quick like cars of a similar tune do. It was reliable enough on the road but when you're pushing hard on track, Snetterton 300 especially you can see the IAT rise and the ECU backs everything off, this is a common issue on tuned VX's due to the mid engined layout and poor cooling hence the move to charge cooling.
I spent quite a bit of time getting the handling right so when the parts I wanted came up for grabs 2nd hand I decided to bite the bullet and upgrade the power and reliability to make a well sorted all rounder. Over the last few months i've taken the car apart and concentrated on making a reliable strong track car whilst trying to keep it manageable and fun on the road, as always there's loads more i'd like to do but funds don't allow!
Upgrades include / current spec includes:
Engine
Z20LET running 280bhp / 330 ft lbs of torque (original internals)
Rabbid Map
Pro Alloy Charge Cooler
Pro Alloy Engine Rad
Powerflow 2.5" Exhaust
K06 Turbo (new gaskets / studs etc.)
Turbosmart Actuator
Turbosmart Re-circ Valve
Deka 630cc Injectors
80mm AFM
80mm intake Pipe
Enlarged Top Hat
Handling
Nitron NTR 40mm Coil-overs
Spring rates Front: 450 lbs Rear: 600 lbs / Helper Springs: 150lbs
Team Dynamic 1.2 wheels 16 / 17
Federal RSR 595’s
Camber settings: Front -1.3 degrees Rear -2.3 degrees
Spitfire rear toe links
1" ARB Matthew Bentley
New drop links
Corner weighted by Nitron
Paid RS14 Pads
Front Brake Ducts
Interior / Exterior
Carbon Fibre Seats ( coming soon...
)
Luke 4 Point Harnesses
Capra R Front Splitter
Customer Rear Diffuser
Haven't had chance to really put the car through it's paces since mapping but looking to get some track time booked in the near future.
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Bit of history about the car, it's a 2003 coral blue turbo. My Dad bought it as cat C registered car back in 2005, we rebuilt the car together and I subsequently purchased it from him in 2011 (21st) It was a 1 owner car that had been tuned by Courtenay a few months prior to it being crashed! This was in the really early days before the Pro Alloy charge cooler kit was around as it had a "Pace" charge cooler fitted, although the cooler and pre-rad looked good enough the hoses used were not up to the job at 10mm! I had the car on a RR a few years ago and it produced about 250BHP, must admit I was a bit surprised at the figure as it didn't feel crazy quick like cars of a similar tune do. It was reliable enough on the road but when you're pushing hard on track, Snetterton 300 especially you can see the IAT rise and the ECU backs everything off, this is a common issue on tuned VX's due to the mid engined layout and poor cooling hence the move to charge cooling.
I spent quite a bit of time getting the handling right so when the parts I wanted came up for grabs 2nd hand I decided to bite the bullet and upgrade the power and reliability to make a well sorted all rounder. Over the last few months i've taken the car apart and concentrated on making a reliable strong track car whilst trying to keep it manageable and fun on the road, as always there's loads more i'd like to do but funds don't allow!
Upgrades include / current spec includes:
Engine
Z20LET running 280bhp / 330 ft lbs of torque (original internals)
Rabbid Map
Pro Alloy Charge Cooler
Pro Alloy Engine Rad
Powerflow 2.5" Exhaust
K06 Turbo (new gaskets / studs etc.)
Turbosmart Actuator
Turbosmart Re-circ Valve
Deka 630cc Injectors
80mm AFM
80mm intake Pipe
Enlarged Top Hat
Handling
Nitron NTR 40mm Coil-overs
Spring rates Front: 450 lbs Rear: 600 lbs / Helper Springs: 150lbs
Team Dynamic 1.2 wheels 16 / 17
Federal RSR 595’s
Camber settings: Front -1.3 degrees Rear -2.3 degrees
Spitfire rear toe links
1" ARB Matthew Bentley
New drop links
Corner weighted by Nitron
Paid RS14 Pads
Front Brake Ducts
Interior / Exterior
Carbon Fibre Seats ( coming soon...
)Luke 4 Point Harnesses
Capra R Front Splitter
Customer Rear Diffuser
Haven't had chance to really put the car through it's paces since mapping but looking to get some track time booked in the near future.
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