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    Most would think cliffs + walls + angry m42 = intense. Love watching how frenetic it is keeping it in control. Looking forward to the 25th for more video. Good luck!

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      Originally posted by wazzu70 View Post
      Gotcha, I didn't think about the 260. Yea that wouldnt be the best gearing for a hillclimb!

      Unfortunately we dont really have much for hillclimbs here. I am jealous you have the opportunity to compete in one!

      What class do you compete in? Is it based off engine displacement (plus multiplier for FI?)
      My car is what we call a Sports Sedan now. Unrestricted / Non OEM Turbo/Supercharger builds are normally thrown in this class, which is anything goes. There was an escort in my class with a 2.2L SR20, plastic windows and fibreglass panels plus big AERO. I am getting there eventually. For me it was just something local to test the car :)


      Originally posted by Dj Buttchug View Post
      this build wins all m42 boost builds, including mine. props
      Thanks mate, dont be down on yourself though, you just need to turn the boost up! :D

      Originally posted by eduTechnic View Post
      Most would think cliffs + walls + angry m42 = intense. Love watching how frenetic it is keeping it in control. Looking forward to the 25th for more video. Good luck!

      Sent from my Note 2
      When you put it like that sounds a lot less sane.....haha None of those things enter my mind when I' strapped in though. Just focus on keeping it on the black stuff and get up the hill.
      - Chris
      Project M42 - 255 @ 19 psi

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        Any updates?

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          there has been lots of developments. Some not so nice and others quite nice. I have another engine in the car now, factory rods gave out at mid 20's boost on the race track.

          New engine is a bit fancier, rods, solid lifters, bigger cams, little bit of head work. We are making 255kw currently......on only 19psi of boost! Previous engine was 265 @ 24psi. so the bit of head work is working well.

          I got the car together for the hillclimb again this year but pushed a bit too hard on the last run, clipped the Armco tweaking the steering. Red mist prevailed and I attempted to push on to salvage the run and ran up a gutter :(

          I am just getting back into fixing it with the hope to attend a tarmac rallysprint (3.2km short special stage) as a bit of fun. New tyres will be a requirement ;)

          I don't have incar from the last run (another theory as to my error, everything goes wrong when the camera is off) as the battery went flat. But a mate was spectating and got footage of me running wide and up the gutter. I was well into 3rd gear, probably about 130kph when I run out of talent and clip the Armco.

          - Chris
          Project M42 - 255 @ 19 psi

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            And thennnnnnnn. Sold most of my turbo bits. Still have the manifolds and exhaust if anyone is keen.

            Dropping an M20B27 in it to get it running again with the view to sell the car shortly after I complete the M3ti build.
            - Chris
            Project M42 - 255 @ 19 psi

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