Irrelevant Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 A GERMAN engine in a beautiful British car? I'm no fan of the Hun so I understand what you mean . . . however, the RS4 engine actually originated from a Honda design and that's not quite so bad somehow. The Durayawn is a Mazda design remember. Other than the K series engine, the only other British engines that have been in Lotus/Caterham 7's are the Climax FWA and the BMC-A, so you could say that British engines are un-7ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 And didn't the K originate from a Honda engine too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrelevant Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 And didn't the K originate from a Honda engine too? Mebee . . . not sure . . . thought it was a pre-Honda design myself but I may be wrong. I have no interest in Metro engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Metro was an A series. I think the K has some link to the Rover 216? Which I seem to remember had a Honda unit. An academic will be along shortly to no doubt correct me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davef Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 The early 216(1989 onwards) had Honda engines. At that time the K was upto 1.4l in capacity - and it was Rover's own design. ets - ISTR at the time confusion between the Rover and Honda engines was fairly common - my brother (who bought a Metro GTi) was convinced it was powered by a Honda engine..... Dave Edited by - davef on 6 Aug 2008 08:22:34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZZA Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 This guy has put one in his Atom. WWW.DPCARS.NET Barry R400 Duratec No. 001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 The VW V6 is also a narrow angle V6. Does someone has dimensions of the FORD V6 Vauxhall V6 and the VW V6? Cheers Jack Emily, The Very Yellow 21 Edited by - jackb_ms on 6 Aug 2008 10:39:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrigsby Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I've seen at least one Westy with VX V6 in the front, it's tight but does fit. Rob G www.SpeedySeven.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrelevant Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Westfields are wider that proper Caterhams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiF Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Will ring this afternoon Thanks. tried and I got a foriegn message. Will try again later, otherwise I am away for a week so will get back to you when I return. RiF Driving one of the first Duratec 7, and building CA07BON for Henrietta 😬 😬 😬.for pictures of 7 and carbon andCA07BON Edited by - RiF on 6 Aug 2008 14:53:57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie. Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Jack, I'm working on the Ford/Jag and the Vaux. I do have photos of the Ford with a tape showing distances, but its shown as 2ft long...which I find hard to believe. Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Bazza, That'll be one quick Atom! What a piece of art the H1 is! 🥰 Gotta be done I'm afraid. I think my Duratec plans have taken a dive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Just had a propper look at the H1 Atom site... Oh my giddy Aunt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesZ Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Is anyone able to explain, in layman’s terms, how a flat plane crank works if the v-angle is not 90 degrees? As far as I can work out, with a 90 degree bank the firing should be even between the two banks, as when one bank is at the top and bottom of it’s cycle the other bank is halfway through. But if you go for a 72 degree (or 75, whichever this is) this isn’t the case. So, to my mind, the firing must be uneven? Is this the case? And if so doesn’t that set up nasty vibrations? Edited by - james xflow on 7 Aug 2008 10:39:44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 James, have a look here It's a big file 4.4mb, so give it time to load, then click the play icon. I've had some interesting dialogue with Jack Holeshot the past few days What a nice bloke! I had a response the next day after my enquiry. *thumbup* More than I can say about another company. I'm still waiting......... 😔 Guess who'll get my money? Jack will be at Elvington this weekend to break the 257.4 mph speed he set last year. He's running a Dax Rush, and a 703 hp turbo busa bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrelevant Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Mickrick: Jack Holeshot is a great bloke - really knows his stuff, absolutely no bullshyte, and he won't try and sell you something you don't need - quite the opposite infact, he'll stop you buying stuff you think you need but don't. Top bloke and a great engineer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Adam: Haven't met him. Yet. But from corrispondence, and helpfull, non biased advice I've received, I couldn't agree more. (He didn't try and sell me the twin turbocharged 1000hp jobbie! ) Hopefully I'll see him in October for a chat. It's been a while since something has had me this excited! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiF Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Mick, I am back!!! Tried your mobile and keep getting an answer phone. If you get a chance I would still like to chat over this H1. I too think this is the way forward 😬 I need more speed RiF Driving one of the first Duratec 7, and building CA07BON for Henrietta 😬 😬 😬.for pictures of 7 and carbon andCA07BON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 For those interested in the Vx V6 engined 21, I believe that this was a chassis that Jez Coates loaned to a 21 owner called Dave Fender, who worked for [or with] Rover with a view to seeing if the Vauxhall V6 would fit, but I don't think it got very far, I'm sure there was never a running and registered 21 with this engine. Paul J. Loud pipes save lives, but quiet ones save your hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 RiF! Sorry mate! My head's bveen like an atom bomb this past few days. Crazy time of year for me. I switched my phone off, nicked a day off work, and went sailing! 😬 Had 17 missed calls an 20 odd messages when I came back! Try me tomorrow. I promise to have the Devils device back on! 😔 Going back to a large Mount Gay & Coke, & Jimmy Buffet.......... p.s. Is Jack Holeshots name realy Jack Frost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irrotational Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Just to carry on one of the sub conversations... I know the rover 216 had two types of engine...one of which was a honda.... I know coz my dad bought one with the later honda derived engines as they were known to be better..... Unfortunately I cant remember what the other type were 😳 --- my mind is blank.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Now my Boss wants one! Anyone interested in a possible H1 bulk buy....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Holedhot will give 10% discount on 5 or more H1's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrelevant Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Who's going to take the 1000bhp twin turbo option for blowing the Elephant, I mean Levante, away then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Not me! The puny 420hp 2.6 will do me very nicely sir. Can you imagine it....the engine wrapping the chassis around itself, like a piece of tin foil! 😬 Edited by - Mickrick on 19 Aug 2008 09:27:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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