Technical Turbo Panda Project

[lewey]

Sounds like a mega effort. Can imagine what you're going through! Pictures of mounts and clearances when you have time would be interesting. You've done a lot of the hard part of the mounting by the sounds of it, which is pretty good in the time, especially with little experience. Shows the power of motivation!

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

.....Also having a cheeky '750' badge on the back for extra points when its eating 'fast' cars!

Standing for 750hp right?

Si

 

[alexbpl]

Gear linkage all connected now. Was a bit harder than expected, the Punto carrier is larger, so had to enlarge the hole in the floor - and also the Punto linkage has a forward support which is part of the car so I did not have.

Managed to save the day using a piece of Panda gear selector (the push rod) which I cut and welded to support the gear tube. The ball joint at the end meant it was perfect!



This is the passenger side gearbox mount. I've moved the Panda rubber cup and bracket forward, handily there were already 2 captive nuts so I just drilled another hole and spaced it with nuts, so effectiveley making a stud in the wing.

The 'c' shaped piece is made from thick steel which I cut at 90 degrees, welded, and I then welded 2 triangular supports in. Finally with a hole drilled in the top for the mounting bolt.

I'll get pics of the others later, the camera went flat lol

 

[lewey]

Wing mount looks good. Making it look easy! That inner wings looks like it's been chopped a bit?

 

[alexbpl]

Yup had to take an inch or more away from the arch to house the end plate, welded it back up with steel plate though so it should be just as strong, if not better.

Panda's are hardly even spot welded! Its a wonder they dont just fold in half when you go in a pothole lol

 

[alexbpl]

Think I'll just check the time.....................oh sh!t.....its Boost O' Clock!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[panda1408]

Brilliant!

What sort of power are you hoping for?

 

[lewey]

Going by the scale on the gauge, I'd say anywhere between 200 and 300 BHP.

 

[Freebo]

:slayer:

Epic!

 

[alexbpl]

I am literally amazed to say that the throttle, clutch and gear linkage are all finished!

Throttle cable was a dream! Who'd of thought that an Uno Turbo throttle would fit the Panda with no modifications at all.

The clutch is also very nice. Despite having to convert the hydraulic punto/uno clutch to a mechanical Panda setup, it isn't too stiff. Thats even with a 3 plate paddle clutch!!!

It does however still need about 500 times more than normal pedal force to operate LOL

I've mounted the boost gauge obviously in the clock hole. Nicked the clock light wiring for the gauge wiring, so it will light up the gauge on sidelights.

Horse powers, I'll take anything over 200. Depends if and when the air to fuel ratio starts leaning off. Hopefully it will put out 250ish when its properly tuned.

Next on the list is to (un)rotate the turbo compressor housing.....dont even ask lol.....and figure out routing for boost piping. Also need to get hold of the turbo oil lines and other bits like gaskets. Oh need to make an exhaust up too.

I'm thinking side exit!!!!! Thoughts?

 

[VmanC]

Hopefully it will put out 250ish when its properly tuned

.

I'm thinking side exit!!!!! Thoughts?

I'm thinking 'SERIOUS UNDERSTEER'

Pioneering work though Alex, can't wait to hear how it really drives!

 

[alexbpl]

I think oversteer will be more of an issue than understeer! No weight in the back and 200 horse ponies at the front should make for interesteding handling.

I'm more interested in going from 0-100, in a straight line at the moment though. Hence leaving the brakes standard for the time being. I could really, really do with some wide wheels though.

Anyone ever seen a Panda on 12inch mini wheels? The wheels on my sisters car are I think 12x10. Nearly as wide as they are tall! Great though. May have to pinch them for a grip level check, then invest in a set.

I just got myself an awesome front mount intercooler. Seriously. Its like car porn

I'll get pics up soon!

I'd like to point out that I dont usually start every sentance with a variation of 'I'.

haha



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[lewey]

Hillarious. Big look, that.

Don't run silly boost until on the strip and when I'm there to see it go along, we know they break quickly over 20PSI.

 

[purple haze]

mental

 

[alexbpl]

Its going stealth - under the bumper - with some holes cut for extra ventilation. Also painting the face of it black so it blends in.

Can't be doing with a big riced-out intercooler. Not cool!

I'm going lowish boost for a while, maybe 17-18 psi just to get it to France. Then I'll turn it up, add some water methanol, decent wheels & tyres and see what she runs.

 

[VmanC]

Anyone ever seen a Panda on 12inch mini wheels? The wheels on my sisters car are I think 12x10. Nearly as wide as they are tall! Great though. May have to pinch them for a grip level check, then invest in a set.

You'll have to go from standard brakes to no brakes if you want 12" wheels, they won't clear the calipers I'm sorry to say. Would like to see a pic of that mini though.

I've just gone the other way, picked up some 14" x 6.5" from an Alfa 33, hoping they will fit the blue clx. If they do that car's going to be more Alfa than Fiat

 

[alexbpl]

Ah yes I forgot to mention I'd have to get a Mini brake setup as obviously a 12 inch wheel wont clear a 12 inch disk and caliper! lol

 

[jip0]

i think im gonna subscribe to this :worship:

 

[lewey]

I've just gone the other way, picked up some 14" x 6.5" from an Alfa 33, hoping they will fit the blue clx.

They won't fit politely. Before any other fitment clash or usability issues, space between the chassis and the edge of the arch is not large enough to accommodate any suitable tyre. The front wings on my Uno were pulled and wheel arch extensions fitted to accomodate a 195 width tyre on a 7" wheel and Unos are quite a lot better off than Pandas to start with in this respect.

 

[alexbpl]