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  1. 02-01-2016, 08:33 PM #1
    chopthebass
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    My engine started!!

    I can officially confirm how damned exciting it is when the engine runs for the first time! Only one fuel leak because I forgot to tighten a fitting on the filter, but that was it. I am so pleased with myself!! I can now crack on and finish the rest of the car. Thanks to everyone here for helping me get to this stage. Hope the video works...

    https://youtu.be/ZOgkU8tR_I0
    Finally started my build the beginning July. 2015!
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  2. 02-01-2016, 08:46 PM #2
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  3. 02-01-2016, 09:12 PM #3
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    Great! Gotta luv milestones like that.
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    Sounds awesome, congrats!
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  5. 02-01-2016, 11:06 PM #5
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    Way to go! I think you have a mixed feeling of happiness that it's running and relief that it's running. I wasn't expecting mine to start at first so when it started without any cranking noise (instantaneous), it scared the crap out of me! EFIs do that sometimes.

    Great moment for you. There will be more.

    Congratulations,

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    Congrats! Sounds wicked!
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  7. 02-01-2016, 11:33 PM #7
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    Thanks!! I am pleased with how it sounds. The SDS EFi has a basic setting to get it running and will need setting up properly later on.
    You're right Skull - I was hugely relieved it runs!
    Finally started my build the beginning July. 2015!
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  8. 02-02-2016, 12:55 AM #8
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    Congratulations and yes it does sound very nice!
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    August 23, 2015 - Rolling Chassis/Engine & Transmission Installed
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  9. 02-02-2016, 09:18 AM #9
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    That is inspiring, sounds very nice! Press on!
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    How cool is THAT?!?

    Congrats on the major milestone!


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    Congrats!!
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  12. 02-02-2016, 12:08 PM #12
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    Congrats! sounds good!
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    Nice to see the fire extinguisher close by. Also nice you didn't need to use it!

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    way to go, good job
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  15. 02-02-2016, 06:54 PM #15
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    ha ha yes I was quite nervous, especially when fuel hit the garage ceiling!
    Finally started my build the beginning July. 2015!
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  16. 02-02-2016, 07:45 PM #16
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    Congratulations - next stop....... go-karting!!!
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  17. 02-02-2016, 09:46 PM #17
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    Congrats!! It sounds excellent. I can't wait until I receive my motor, and get it installed, and running. You won't be able to get the grin off my face. Now, go get that beast finished!
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  18. 02-03-2016, 12:34 AM #18
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    Fantastic!! Thanks for the video. Very inspiring.
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  19. 02-03-2016, 09:14 AM #19
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    Thanks Jazz and All.

    My progress is a really good advert for how someone with limited knowledge can get this far. All of the problems I encountered were solved by people on this Forum. Remember no question is a dumb question!
    Finally started my build the beginning July. 2015!
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  20. 02-03-2016, 12:15 PM #20
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    That is a great milestone! Congrats and love the engine.
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  21. 02-11-2016, 07:59 PM #21
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    Outstanding! Sounds great. I especially like the smile! Cheers Nick C
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  22. 02-11-2016, 08:04 PM #22
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    Great job.. sounded bad ars
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