Cavalier SRi Turbo

[Envoy CDX]

Think you guys have me sold on the idea - Dan, you have a PM btw.

[Robsey]

Yep was Chicago who did the coating.
No IRS so hopefully all will be good.

Hmm ' is that Chicago on the top road between Stalybridge and Mossley.
I used to use them for many years in a previous job.(1985 to 1997).

I was thinking of going down a similar route to get my T3 van engine parts powder coated.
Couldn't decide between mid-blue powder coating or a chrome effect.

[SteLowis]

Good work! The block came up well even before you painted it.

[Terry]

Realised I've not updated for a while so here's some pictures.

Ready to bolt to the engine.


All ready for the bay.


It's in.


Went for some Denso iridium plugs and 10mm HT leads.



Trial fitting the intercooler.

[TurboDan]

Awesome! All nice and clean. Did you paint the bay or just clean it up?

[Terry]

Mostly just cleaned it up. There was some surface rust where the main subframe bolts mount. Quick wire brush and a lick of paint sorted that.

[btcctroy]

Looking lovely that pal

[Terry]

Thought it be best if I fitted a new Starter.
As the picture shows the old unit has seen better days.

[Chip Pan Dan]

much better!

[Terry]

Didn't get much done today as I had a few cars to service.
Managed to get intercooler mounted and pipework on.



Built up the driveshafts.

[Envoy CDX]

All good!
When you were cleaning the engine block I am guessing it was just a wire wheel on a grinder you used?

[Terry]

Yep that's right mate. Also a hand wire brush for the tight areas.

Coilovers fitted with solid top mounts.


Temporary rocker cover fitted for trip to the bodyshop.

[Terry]

Not updated in a while so will add pictures now. Today was MOT day...Passed



Would have loved to keep the height at this but wheels were touching the wings



I've raised it to a more drivable height.



Wideband and boost gauges fitted.



How she sits now.

[Envoy CDX]

Cav's looking great there Terry
Good news on the pass.

[Lowrider Dave]

Congrats on the MOT. She's looking lovely, excellent work on the engine area.

[leigh200sx]

Excellent work and attention to deal .. love this car..

[Ads]

some excellent work going on here mate, I can appreiciate all the work that's going in to all the cleaning and painting etc, a I done the same on my cav turbo, keep up the excellent work mate, Ads

[vauxhallnutter]

Looking good chap

[TurboDan]

Ready for the road now then? You gonna run it in first and then go to christys?

[Terry]

Thanks guys.
Just going to rattle can the bare metal whilst I run it in and put it in Christys in the new year.
Spoke to Chris and he's mad busy before Christmas so it's done him a favour.
Shall be taxing her from the 1st of Jan. Can't wait

[leigh200sx]

can i ask what size cooler that is please ? and also did you have to fettle the front bumper to fit ?

[Terry]

Found a pic of my old Cavalier. Thought i'd share it.

[humbucker]

Excellent project, keep the updates coming!

[Terry]

Hi Leigh...Think I may have replied to you on facebook regarding the intercooler.

Yes there was quite a bit of fettling done to get the IC to fit. I had to cut the lip off the bottom radiator support and weld it up. Also had to cut the ends of the chassis legs for the pipework to fit.
Black part of the bumper also had to be trimmed a bit.

Will do Humbucker

[TurboDan]

Have you been for a drive yet? If so how was it?