Alpine 1968 Renault R8

[Adey]

A friend of mine is an absolutely excellent fabricator and engineer for a well know GTR tuning firm. Out of the scrap parts I've got kicking about he has managed to make me a tubular turbo exhaust manifold for the crossflow head. Not finished yet but here are a few pics.

 

[Steve Swan]

Very nice indeed, that's a major issue taken care of.

 

[Adey]

The Gordini camshaft has been sent to another Renault legend, Salv Sacco. He is going to convert it for use in the c2j block for me,

I should probably start looking into the fuel setup side of things soon as I don't think there will be too much left to gather up

coming along quicker than I expected

 

[Adey]

 

[Adey]

Ok I thought about the fuel tank situation after speaking with @paule78 and seeing what he has in his turbo (not for much longer) R8.

I've ordered up a universal 40ltr ali tank, fuel pump and FPR ready to feed the R5 GTT carb and be easily upgradable to EFI in the future if I so wanted.

I do think after this next round of faffing I should start work on the rusty bits that need attention.

 

[DaveL485]

what he has in his turbo (not for much longer) R8.

That setup would go nice in the back of yours Adey.

Just saying

 

[Adey]

That setup would go nice in the back of yours Adey.

Just saying

nahhh already on the crossflow thing now, I enjoy the tinkering and making things. I'm not flush enough to be buying ready built engines that are good to go

 

[Adey]

 

[Adey]

Had a few more bits arrive, getting somewhere close to having everything I need to get started

 

[Leigh5t]

This looks fun! I’m looking forward to updates.

 

[Adey]

Got out for a decent run today, good few hours bouncing around and all is well. The wife and i jumped in it early doors to head over to a big car meet (BOHO on Tour) which was on an old industrial estate next an airfield. 600+ cars in attendance and everything from a Rusty R8 to drag cars and supras, Even a few lotus' and a delorean were in attendance. Super chilled and loads to look at plus music, food and drink. Took the opportunity to try and grab some pics, a fair few coming through from the day though. After that a detour to get some ice-cream. Did me proud today but the heat and the seats defo make you sweaty!

 

[Adey]

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[cbx6_79]

Exited to follow your project, Adey! That engine with the 5A (5G in UK ) head and turbocharging looks very nice. In some way similair to what I had in my R8G, except I used 2 DHLA carbs. I used the stock mechanical fuel pump when the engine was not making boost. When reaching 1 psi boost, I had a switch that started an electric fuel pump. That pump held via a regulator, the fuel press 3 psi above boost press. Excessive fuel from the el pump was only sent back to the inlet side of the pump. Worked like charm for 40 years I replaced the stock radiator with an intercooler, and moved the rad to the front. Kept the original radiator mounting plate in the engine compartment. Aft of the intercooler i installed an oil cooler as it is on the R8G, but a bit bigger. Also had a fuel press gauge on the dash beside of the boost press gauge, so I could monitor. Good luck

 

[Adey]

That looks absolutely fantastic @cbx6_79 love how you made it work with the fueling side of things.

For me im future proofing the fuel system as i may go full EFI, wouldnt take much extra to swap it over (bar some expensive bits)

 

[Adey]

Ive got a decent trip in it planned for next weekend, On the French Connection stand at Retro Rides Weekend/Goodwood. I do believe a few other posters from the forum will be there too so ill try and grab lots of pics.