Nicks Forte Scratch Build - to Stunning Mk1 GTD

[NickD]

Hi Everyone,

As previously mentioned, I had started the process of converting the existing cable gear change mechanism on the GTD over to a rod change.
Yesterday I took delivery of a new complete rod assy specific to the GTD and its Renault box. Manufactured by Southern Sheet Metal here in the UK.

Very happy with the quality of the parts and the workmanship throughout to say the least, in addition to the customer service.

(You'll note that the selector has the reverse lockout which I specifically wanted).

 

[NickD]

Hi everyone,

After a fantastic break with the wife in Thailand, now it back to getting my GTD upgraded.

A good hour spent setting the carb float levels and making sure all the needle jets are set the same before I went any further, then a further 3 hours getting the linkages just right , finally, ready to consider pulling the old set up and fitting the new.

Going to lay the car up Tomorrow and begin my list of upgrades Starting with installing the 8 stack.

More pics and videos to Follow but as of now, All’s still in the kitchen.

Best.


Nick.

 

[JP Verweij]

Nick, will you suply lots of details & pics about the rod assy conversion.
Its one of the things I consider as an upgrade to my Citroen gearbox.. now on cables with an MR2 mk2 shifter.

 

[NickD]

Early days with the upgrades being made to the car. New inlet manifold and IDF’s fitting well underway and should be ready for a test run next weekend. Really happy with the improved look, rear view mirror visibility a massive improvement too.

a massive improvement also.

 

[NickD]

Almost ready for a test fire up, scheduled for Tomorrow. Whilst I was changing the Induction system over I decided to spend a little time upgrading the rear silencer to improve the look etc.

All back together and I'm pleased with the look.

 

[NickD]

So I finally got there. The new exhaust is fitted and the Weber 44 IDF‘s are all set. Had the carbs set so the butterflies are fully closed and she is running purely on the Idle jetting circuit of the carbs. Seems ok at this stage. Will soon take her a test drive when I’ll see if there is any hesitation under load. Then it’ll be off to the rolling road for a final tune and get a dunk test done as I’m eager to see whet this engine actually produces.

44 IDF - Fire Up

 

[Frank Catt]

Hi Nick, from the pics you have quite a few issuesyou may like to consider before running this, Frank

 

[NickD]

Hi Nick, from the pics you have quite a few issuesyou may like to consider before running this, Frank

Hi Frank, I’ll drop you an email.

 

[NickD]

A few little jobs left before the upgrade is finished (manifold bleed pipes to the header tank) but as she stands I’m well happy. The induction system seems to be well balanced, new HT leads fitted along with mods to the exhaust and a couple of outstanding niggles addressed that needed putting to bed.

She drives great in addition to both looking and sounding better. Well chuffed.