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andy97 · 17 Jan 2018, 23:05 (Ref:3793441)

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Originally Posted by delta

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Rolling road today. 125 BHP. I built the engine many years ago now. I built it exactly to group 1 spec so I recon that's not too bad. We normally get 132 to 135 out of a FF 2000 engine. This figure is the only bench mark I have. She had loads of torque. We hope to test at Mallory on 7th of Feb. The only problem there is I leave for South Africa on Tuesday.

At the wheels? I thought that FF/Sports 2000 engines were about 180 bhp at the flywheel.

I was hoping to test a Caterham at Mallory on 7th but probably working now.

Mike Bell · 18 Jan 2018, 06:24 (Ref:3793494)

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Originally Posted by andy97

At the wheels? I thought that FF/Sports 2000 engines were about 180 bhp at the flywheel.

Certainly not, the FF2000/S2000 engine is almost stock '2.0 GT' pinto that would have 110bhp at the most in a road car. The only sophisticated bit is the dry sump.....

delta · 18 Jan 2018, 07:00 (Ref:3793496)

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Originally Posted by grantp

Which Tuesday? Next week? Or 6th Feb?

I go to South Africa this coming Tuesday GP. I get back on the 6 th . Just have to hope Delta crew get her ready . There is some wiring left to do. Tow eyes to make and fit . Seat belts . Fire exstinguisher and then a set up.

andy97 · 18 Jan 2018, 07:21 (Ref:3793498)

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Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Certainly not, the FF2000/S2000 engine is almost stock '2.0 GT' pinto that would have 110bhp at the most in a road car. The only sophisticated bit is the dry sump.....

Thanks.

Mike Bell · 18 Jan 2018, 10:08 (Ref:3793531)

Apologies if my earlier reply was a bit abrupt, I’d just found out no trains running on the local line this morning! Grrr

The Pintos in FF2000 and S2000 are basically just blueprinted, with small carb mods and tubular exhaust, so 130bhp at the flywheel is a reasonable figure. (Having said that, Delta & Alan Morgan know a lot more about them than me...) Gp1 RS2000 spec gves a lot more power.

gt917 · 18 Jan 2018, 11:01 (Ref:3793538)

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Originally Posted by gt917

Help please.

While you are all working out in your workshops on your winter projects, can any of you lay your hands on a reasonable condition Hewland LG500 4-5 speed
gearbox. I have a Porsche G50 and a ZF 5-25 + £s to swop if need be.

Just thought I,d let you all know that a box has been sourced. It now means that me getting papers for the T70 are on a much closer horizon now.

andy97 · 18 Jan 2018, 11:23 (Ref:3793545)

Did i see the 917 up for sale Graham?

gt917 · 18 Jan 2018, 13:25 (Ref:3793561)

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Originally Posted by andy97

Did i see the 917 up for sale Graham?

You did Andy, but having got so frustrated at over 3450 views and no offers other than would I swop it for a Ultima CanAm, I pulled the advert off.

Only reason I put it up for sale was to help fund the restoration of a Lola T70 Mk3B and get FIA papers for it. A long and costly process, but we are getting there, especially as a LG500 box has been found to replace the ZF that it came with when purchased.

From its messy delivery from Felixstowe docks, it has been completely dismantled, every original item being stripped, cleaned, checked, bagged and awaiting the slow reassembly process. Just doing a check on the NOS calipers and the cleaned and crack tested Lola spinners on the rear suspension.

grantp · 18 Jan 2018, 15:03 (Ref:3793574)

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Originally Posted by delta

I go to South Africa this coming Tuesday GP. I get back on the 6 th . Just have to hope Delta crew get her ready . There is some wiring left to do. Tow eyes to make and fit . Seat belts . Fire exstinguisher and then a set up.

I'm sure they will have a good crack at it.

I have put the date on my Calendar.

delta · 18 Jan 2018, 17:09 (Ref:3793593)

FYI. "wipers work".

**Peter Mallett** · 18 Jan 2018, 17:57 (Ref:3793598)

grantp · 18 Jan 2018, 20:19 (Ref:3793626)

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Originally Posted by delta

FYI. "wipers work".

Excellent.

Early Feb at Mallory you might need them!

andy97 · 19 Jan 2018, 08:15 (Ref:3793745)

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Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Apologies if my earlier reply was a bit abrupt, I’d just found out no trains running on the local line this morning! Grrr

The Pintos in FF2000 and S2000 are basically just blueprinted, with small carb mods and tubular exhaust, so 130bhp at the flywheel is a reasonable figure. (Having said that, Delta & Alan Morgan know a lot more about them than me...) Gp1 RS2000 spec gves a lot more power.

Thanks Mike, I was offered a 2 litre Pinto out of a Sports 2000 a year or so ago, to go in my Escort (it has a 1600 8v Vauxhall lump at the moment!), and was told that it made 180. It was a good price and I wish I had bought it, but no spare cash at the time.

Either it didn't have that or it was none compliant, but results didn't suggest that the car it came out of was a rocket ship!

Would still like a decent Pinto one day.

delta · 19 Jan 2018, 12:53 (Ref:3793810)

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. Do you like my gear knob.

midgetman · 19 Jan 2018, 13:06 (Ref:3793815)

No knob jokes now guys

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midgetman · 19 Jan 2018, 13:08 (Ref:3793816)

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Originally Posted by andy97

Thanks Mike, I was offered a 2 litre Pinto out of a Sports 2000 a year or so ago, to go in my Escort (it has a 1600 8v Vauxhall lump at the moment!), and was told that it made 180. It was a good price and I wish I had bought it, but no spare cash at the time.

Either it didn't have that or it was none compliant, but results didn't suggest that the car it came out of was a rocket ship!

Would still like a decent Pinto one day.

Back in the day our original idea in Thindersports was to stick a pair of Webers on and look for c 180bhp in our Aquila, with intention of modifying more for year 2 and aiming for 200+. Didn't happen of course. Ran out of money.

But yes I always assumed it was about 130bhp for a "standard" one.

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zefarelly · 19 Jan 2018, 14:24 (Ref:3793829)

You'd have got better readings with the back wheels on the rollers I reckon

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Originally Posted by delta

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Rolling road today. 125 BHP. I built the engine many years ago now. I built it exactly to group 1 spec so I recon that's not too bad. We normally get 132 to 135 out of a FF 2000 engine. This figure is the only bench mark I have. She had loads of torque. We hope to test at Mallory on 7th of Feb. The only problem there is I leave for South Africa on Tuesday.

Alex E · 23 Jan 2018, 18:29 (Ref:3794587)

One of my winter projects is to find out what these are......

I have no clue except not BMW but maybe a Ford connection...

Alex E · 23 Jan 2018, 18:31 (Ref:3794588)

OOPS...meant to say they have a casting number 134025 L & R and a small `H` in a circle....

Dougie · 1 Feb 2018, 05:51 (Ref:3797362)

Pulled the big 6 lump on the Healey for full rebuild. New billet crank, rods, pistons, and cam. Power and torque will be upgraded substancially. Dyno time and track days still need to be scheduled.

delta · 20 Feb 2018, 13:05 (Ref:3802621)

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Well the final hurdle, she made it to the local MOT station and passed.

Happy happy days.Next stop Mallory next Wednesday fingers crossed its not snowing.

andy97 · 20 Feb 2018, 13:43 (Ref:3802639)

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Originally Posted by delta

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Well the final hurdle, she made it to the local MOT station and passed.

Happy happy days.Next stop Mallory next Wednesday fingers crossed its not snowing.

“Might” see you at Mallory. Need to try the Caterham out, but will take a careful look at the weather forecast on Sunday!

Mike Bell · 20 Feb 2018, 13:57 (Ref:3802643)

Excellent! Fingers crossed for next week- seems by Sunday we will be down to max daytime temp of 0 Deg.......

morninggents · 20 Feb 2018, 15:28 (Ref:3802673)

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Originally Posted by Alex E

One of my winter projects is to find out what these are......

I have no clue except not BMW but maybe a Ford connection...

Did you ever find out?

grantp · 20 Feb 2018, 22:50 (Ref:3802790)

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Originally Posted by delta

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Well the final hurdle, she made it to the local MOT station and passed.

Happy happy days.Next stop Mallory next Wednesday fingers crossed its not snowing.

Are you still doing Donington this coming Saturday?

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