Part 8: Austin Allegro Type R Sleeper K20 Turbo build // NEW Rear Suspension & Billet Turbo Manifold

[@alackofspeed]

Just watched Phil Morrison's 992 video with the Allegro in the background, and in this video the situation is reversed. 😂

[@eliotmansfield]

Aye same here

[@denseljosephs9500]

Seriously humble and talented guy those pipes sing badpipes .definitely not bagpipes we're in for an ear eargasm when this is finished.

[@fozpringle1]

Lol same

[@FabCoUK]

Love a bit of variety me 😆

[@Gari.Hughes]

Thanks for the reminder to go watch phil's video!

[@timewilltella39]

I cant wait to see this Alegro screaming down the road Johnny It's going to be a little rocket 💯👍

[@daviddorson5111]

The Woollard at the end was class Jonny!

[@JasonSmith-tv2zw]

Black and gold go together really well

[@pauledmonds3249]

This channel is just head and shoulders above any motoring show on TV. Jonny is such a brilliant engaging presenter.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Blimey Paul, steady on!

[@danijuggernaut]

British are crazy !!! Awesome project !!!

[@sebastiend.5335]

As of today you no longer have to wish (for) bones! Doggo approves and so do I! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@gezdipz5425]

I can just imagine dropping a super car at the lights in this 👌,keep up the great content.

[@philcroxall6575]

I purchased a 2010 Honda FN2 4 years ago. It has a K20 engine and has now 50600 miles on the clock. I love it. I have watched and really enjoyed your Allegro sleeper project for a long time now. I was also interested in the Princess project. Sad to say but I had an 18/22, the model preceding the Princess or Ambassador but it was a really quiet extremely comfortable spacious car. Sadly I am aging, it would be really nice if you manage to complete your projects before I die !

[@DiscoStu12081983]

My most favourite thing about this project, is the, “no rush, do it properly”. Makes a change.

[@BenHur872]

Lovely bit of Woollarding at the end there, Jonny

[@100SteveB]

I think a black manifold will go very nicely with the gold of the engine cover. Nice to see the build coming along so nicely, this will be a bit of a beast once completed!

[@DJWerkz]

Love watching this series. Back in 1987 I used to borrow my friends Austin Aggro (same colour as Johnny’s) and drive from Norwich to Luton for a long weekend to visit my girlfriend. The A505 section from Hitchin to Luton was a notorious problem stretch for the Aggro as it was a long steep hill. The approach was a downhill run so I would have to floor the car downhill to make it uphill without losing all speed lol. I would get about 3/4 the way up the hill and the car really struggled to complete the final 1/4…fun times. Worth it though, been married to my then girlfriend for 35 years this year.

[@glennoc8585]

Literally climbed mountains

[@mrstandfast2212]

Rustin Allaggro

[@charlieboyok]

D J Werkz , so where is the austin Car ????

[@DJWerkz]

@@charlieboyok lol...probably where most other Austin's ended up, scrap yard in a pile of rust and broken mechanicals

[@herseem]

What you wanted was the 1750 twin carb Equippe. You put it in 5th gear and then leave it there all day. Bags of torque at low revs. And I know that road well, it's a good bit of drivers road

[@forfootssake]

Watching this episode reminded me of my late father-in-law who had an Alegro the same colour😂..The suspension had deflated over time and he took it to the garage to be checked and pumped back up..when he picked it up it was like an off roader and the guy said it’s ok it’ll settle down ..he drove around for a couple of days and said it was awful to drive,suspension was solid😂so he booked it back in with the garage to get sorted.next day on his way home from work he decided to pop to pub as they did back then,had a few pints and set off home..police followed him and pulled him over as he was swerving to miss pot holes due to the harsh suspension..and they did him for drink driving🤣🤣

[@nelg1973]

Who would ever of thought an Allegro would look that cool lowered in that colour.

[@scott4427]

I long for these updates, and your intro is better than most sitcoms on TV today. Ace!

[@Kyle.Brouwere]

No idea how I ended up here, but im here for it! Top notch work!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Welcome aboard TLBS sir

[@davyfella]

Nice bit of Woolarding in the closing wrap up there 😉

[@loopwithers]

The Ballistic Butter Bean. This is the most addictive and informative car project on KZbin. Thanks guys!

[@gordonsimpson3235]

proper anorakism guys! 😎 The hearing aid beige princess looks awesome - especially with the Minilite wheels.

[@angeloah]

After seeing the beast pop up behind Jays buddy from DW, I was excited for an update. Then boom, one drops. Thanks Mr Car Perv, and Adam.

[@philtucker1224]

Arguably keeping the air box black will look very OEM when the whole engine bay is complete. (Not like a trick custom pony) The gold cam cover looks absolutely superb Jonny.

[@daveyacarter]

First class Woolarding at the end Jonny.

[@neillgatley8770]

A William Woolard foot on the tyre is very fitting for an Austin project. Love it.

[@petersylvester2905]

Nice bit of Wollarding and all that Jonny.

[@welz2002]

Jonny, for the shifter, have a look at a Hybrid Racing K-Swap shifter designed for an EG Civic. They mount under the car and have a slim profile.

[@antonlunn6887]

Well executed “Woollard“ Jonny, on that side of things and all that.

[@KevinJones-fm3yd]

Need more footage on this, updates have gone cold

[@skinfull]

Phil's GT3 lurking in the background, I watched his video earlier and saw the Allegro lurking in the background, honestly did not expect that crossover!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Unlikely workshop fellows.

[@C4RCRAZ3Y]

Those rear suspension arms... Colin Chapman would be proud. Nice work!

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly video guys, definitely an inspiration for young people.

[@fastEdCanuck]

That's amazing progress by Adam, Jonny you must be so excited seeing this come together.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

I am really excited to see how Adam is methodically pushing through every element of the car. It has been refreshing to work with him, and also see his love for Agros grow!

[@johnnunn8688]

@@TheLateBrakeShow, ‘love for Allegros? Calm down, mate.

[@nimblybimbly4002]

That intake is a thing of beauty.

[@mdifficult3675]

Hey Jonny, loving the Aggro build. On the shifter, might be worth looking at what Ariel use in the Atom 3/3.5? Has the same engine and gearbox you’re using but a tiny shifter mechanism that works incredibly well - might do the job you need? Keep up the good work - can’t wait to see it on its wheels. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@besenzon1]

Great comment 👍

[@Tonupclub]

That’s out of an mg.

[@Downstairsish]

I'm a nearly retired pane beater, and I worked on these things when they were new. If you jacked them up on the rear jacking point you could get the rear window to pop out. They flexed that much..

[@golach420]

FabCo's headers he made for Driftworks were impressive. Jonny has the right guy on the job.

[@TheGreatest1974]

I just cannot wait until this is finished! Hurry up! 👍🇬🇧

[@ThaDutchDK1989]

Best build on KZbin

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

Hybrid Racing and also K-Tuned have so many AWESOME aftermarket parts, they might have exactly what you're looking for.

[@JerseyPB]

Nice Woollarding at the end of this episode on the Princess

[@chadderton]

I think the black manifold will go nice on a gold engine. I agree with Adam that it'll sit too low for a sleeper, but it does look cool like that IMO.

[@40spinup]

Can’t wait honestly to see this finished. So awesome.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Ha! Funny isn't it how this stupid project has got under so many people's skin. J

[@blackdoublezero]

@@TheLateBrakeShow project chlamydia

[@alexirving1251]

This Agro will be amazing when it's done, and I can't believe it's being made just down the road from me👍

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers Alex. It has certainly been a long time coming...

[@alexirving1251]

@@TheLateBrakeShow will be well worth the wait though, you can just tell it will be spot on when it is ready

[@mw1700]

Terrific to see this build taking shape I only came across this build after following Retropower projects

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I learn a good bit from each of these parts. You fellas teach well and the edit pacing keeps interest at a peak.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That's brilliant feedback to hear, thank you James.

[@adrianrouse5148]

Can't wait to see Johnny drive his allegro for the first time. Good work lads. Thanks

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

A special day, for sure.

[@SteveMorton]

A bit of 'Woolarding' at the end there!! Great progress.

[@MatthewCMaw]

How have I only just found this!!? 🤯 what a bloody build!! Instant subscribe to FabCo!!

[@noelhuggett8745]

Wow that’s coming on a treat Jonny, you have the right guy doing it for you, very talented and not afraid to have a go. Watching this with a lot of interest

[@davidsmith9325]

That fabricator really knows what he's doing

[@tim205Mi]

Oh it’s sooo good to see that little gem of an Allegro appear on my subscribed Johnny, think I will grab a drink and see what you’ve been doing 👍👍🍺 Update! Daughter came home so had to put off the big watch lol…. At last watched at 3.30am this morning…… didn’t disappoint Johnny! It’s like Binky 2! We all need this car fuelled hit! That manifold is sublime!! This almost got me to go out in garage in the early hours and get back onto the Mi but don’t think neighbours would have been too happy haha 😂…. Keep em coming Johnny! 👍👍

[@simonwoodward438]

Really starting to come together now, the engineering solutions are brilliant

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers Simon. Yeah, coming on finally!

[@chrisjack7857]

Brown/dull copper Intake would look so good!

[@Chiefmucka]

I worked with Adam from T7 on a project I was involved in. They're a great team and make lovely products, that manifold is 👌

[@seanadams8504]

Amazing work guys can't wait for the finish on this. I remember in the 80's on my neighbours car his wheel dropped down when he went down the road from my house grounding into the road as he went to turn right. A common fault so am told but don't quote me on that.

[@martycrush6412]

I absolutely love unseen engineering and this is taking the “sleeper” to the nightmare level👹👌🏼😍

[@samrobinson566]

Love the William Woolard nod right at the end Jonny! 🤣

[@theoriginalwallace]

One guy here back in the early '90s, had a ADO15 Vanden Plas 1300 running on uprating rubber suspension with Hi-Los, Spax on all 4 corners & a 140bhp 1400!! He later built an 1750 Allegro Vanden Plas on the same suspension setup with a bored out 1750, modified cylinder head & twin 40s. He then did the same to a 1400cc split twin weber equipped 1400 which my mate bought. They all handled well for the era. Cheers. Leigh.

[@Rumba1972]

Black to contrast the goldie brown 👍😉

[@davidyates748]

Adam's doing some great work on this, it's fantastic to see real progress being made in this after such a long fallow period.

[@deangaryjames]

I love the bits in this video when the conversation is replaced by music, obviously Adam discussing Johnny's bill? I cant afford an Adam but i need one in my garage, genius!

[@shaunpc2512]

By golly do I love this project. I’ve just been telling my son about how much I loved my old Maestro but I absolutely love what’s going on with this crazy build 👌🏻

[@grayfool]

Really getting somewhere now. I still think this is one of the best projects on the tube. Love it.

[@philtucker1224]

I love flange, always with custard though 😁😁😁

[@adamclark6756]

Seeing what really talented people can achieve is always a good watch. Perfect channelling of Woolard at the end too!

[@iainweller452]

I’m loving the Allegro project

[@more.power.]

Thanks Jonny more-power excellent build by Adam he is a very clever engineer.

[@1969triumph]

Bloody Love it !!! My Dad had a few Austins. So for me, this is my childhood fantasies of my dad's cars made real.

[@dcallan812]

lOVE THE Allegro UPDATES, SHE IS COMING ALONG NICE 2X👍

[@PaddyBoy644]

Have you thought about a dry sump system to get some more ground clearance for the sump? Great job guys👍🏻 Cheers Pat🇦🇺

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Hi Pat, yes we have. It isn't off the menu as yet.

[@GermanMassa]

Keep it black. Together with the gold color they make a very good combination, in addition to highlighting the gold by contrast, it highlights the small black details of the brand and other elements. Giving much more attention to detail throughout the engine bay. It is my opinion as a graphic designer and passionate about cars.

[@BritAcrossThePond]

Absolutely amazing, this is my favorite KZbin build

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers! 👊🏽

[@santosh911]

I'm having alot of reservations about the sump hanging down so low, but the car looks amazing on the ground.

[@robturner7945]

About bloody time! 😊 BTW…nice to hear you call it the Aggro. Blowing one’s own 🎺 I did call it that in one of my comments. And good God Gladys it will be severe aggro. 👍🏻

[@stevesmith9351]

This guy the fabricator-engineer is very talented 👌🏻

[@martycrush6412]

I have have commented on Adam’s fabrication work before but this thing will be done to the highest quality with this man. Stunning work Adam 👏🏻👏🏻

[@superseven7947]

Nice big unipart sticker on the inlet manifold and keep it black 👌

[@Chris12211]

Coming along really well. Looking forward to the next one.

[@adamant262]

Black and gold...... Keep it black!

[@mopedmarathon]

Have a look at mk4 golf gear stick mechs. They’re quite low profile and they live under the car so might be a better option. The cables are a decent length and the ends are adjustable / removable so you might be able to adapt them. Good luck chaps.

[@johnturner7569]

Good shout. I was thinking of Corrado gear shift also.

[@1973retrorabbit]

You definitely found the right guy for the job... Not many exhaust guys will build the car for you, just so the exhaust will fit... Hopefully we'll see the BL Mafia driving side by side soon. 👍

[@davidmurray4629]

Leave as it is it'll look heaps better with your sleeper idea. Looking good johnny

[@dcdoestri]

Have a look at Integra DC5 shifters - commonly used in civic eg/ek k swaps. You could cut the tunnel and have it mounted underneath with your centre console over the top

[@E9JMX]

That inlet manifold beautiful 😎😎😎 CANNOT wait for this to be finished ❤️

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

All thanks to T7

[@philtucker1224]

The only problem with the finish is that the enjoyment watching will end…

[@Static_Age]

Black, 100%, that looks so tidy and clean.

[@PhatYodaHF]

Johnny Cerakote Burnt Bronze C-148 gets my vote for the inlet. Keep up the good work!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

I will look that up, cheers!

[@01FozzyS]

It's getting there,Jonny! I vote for either valve cover color or black for the intake.

[@Lee012]

This is my favourite project out there. I can’t wait to see it finished and running

[@mlowbridge2988]

Adams work is amazing ,love every update

[@philsayer9797]

Bloody epic though I'm hoping you have deep pockets if the costs are anything like the Vader Chevette? 😳😳 Mind you, it'd still be worth every penny! 😎👌

[@dubiousricardo]

Nice one Jonny! Better than the Agro I had. The rear suspension failed on mine and I can tell you it was so hard my fillings fell out! Adam is such a nice knowledgeable and talented bloke. Can't wait to see this finished. Bet you can't judging by that smile!

[@stuartleith3272]

I've watched every episode today. So ypu went from keeping it sleeper with a V6 none turbo to the K20 turbo (good choice by the way) and with all the structural strength and suspension, looking low. I don't think it will look as sleeper as you would like but what a build.👌

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

The difference is that now it will get built, and it will drive better. The suspension was always going to happen, and the wheels were going to be similar.

[@stuartleith3272]

@The Late Brake Show that's the thing, it needs what it needs and I can see your trying your best to keep it as original and sleeper as possible. Good job.

[@AnagramAutoclassics]

I so like the positivity in the comment, "Then all we've got to do is connect it all up."

[@scottj6287]

Tremendous content 👌🏼 My mum had an allegro and my boss had a vanden plas. Very cool cars

[@michaellyth]

I really hope you and Richard do a lunch time podcast/video/ride out in this when it's finished! It's looking great Jonny!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Hell yeah

[@TheGreatest1974]

Guys this project is going to be just fantastic when it’s completed! Great project well done so far!👍

[@2ToneWalt]

Flange and pipe, come on boys, you're making it way too easy. 😁

[@bfgtech48]

Keep it black, great contrast.

[@Anderzander]

Fantastic 😊 I wouldn’t have the inlet brown or gold .. you want the cam cover to stand out rather than blend in. I’d go black or silver - whichever would blend in the best with the rest of the engine bay.

[@pinkeycivic]

I'm putting a turbo'd K20 in my Civic EK, and the gear shifter dilemma was the same. I didn't want to go drilling through firewalls and having a big shifter in my center console, so I found the Hybrid Racing solution where it fits in under the car. A lovely low profile sealed unit. I'd check that out if you still didn't find another solution :)