Garth Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Am starting to explore options to upgrade my Sigma 125 and was wondering if anyone has gone for an upgrade from Premier Power or has any experience of dealing with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLimits Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 They have a long history of providing engines to the Formula Ford Teams so a good range of experience. My chats with Stuart have always been grounded with no "mega" claims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g7esp Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 have the caterham 140bh upgrade and ham looking at 32 jenvey and I have been told that standard cpu will do malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon C Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Ratrace are in the final stages of a Sigma engine build. May well be of interest to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AristoCat Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Dear Marge, I'm contemplating a Premier Power upgrade of my Sigma 1.6 - to take it up to either 155 or 175bhp. Both sound interesting. I'd really enjoy the extra acceleration, particularly when I'm out on a blat with folk with speedier kit. however, I don't want to sacrifice what I perceive to be the good reliability of the standard engine. Ai, I worrying needlessly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Just having my 2 year old Sigma rebuilt and asked this question of a few respected engine builders, including Stuart at Premier Power. I was persuaded that as long as the work was done well, that you were not silly in what you tried to do and you looked after the engine sensibly, the reliability would be very good. Happy to let you have more details of what I have done (and a look at and drive in mine - if you are not too far away?) if you are interested. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AristoCat Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Garth - sound advice. I think for my style of driving the 155bhp upgrade would really suffice. Very tempting to go to 175 but I don't really need that much - so probably best to be sensible!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Trickydicky - I am going for about 195bhp on mine, so maybe not so sensible on my side? Premier Power were confident that their 200bhp would be reliable! I was very happy with my 125 to start with, and on the road it is more than adequate! It is on the track that I have felt the need to more power and I hope this upgrade will do the trick (better given the cost!). Be very happy for you to have a drive in mine if it would help - will be back with me in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin J Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 (better given the cost!) I wouldn't be so rude as to ask what you are spending but any idea how much their 155 & 175 upgrade costs as there is no clue on the website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Martin - if you mail me I will remember to look up the figures tomorrow and send them to you!? Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AristoCat Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Garth - I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of it once it's safely back in your hands. I'm in Hertfordshire - so a bit of a trek to your neck of the woods, but you never know. If not, might see you on one of the blats, such as the Fish and Chip run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakes 7 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Stewart at Premier Power is the man to go to. I wouldn't waste my time and money going anywhere else. His workshop is spotless for building engines and he has a first class reputation in the racing world for reliability. Premier Power have built engines for some top names in the industry. He is also one of the few people that deliver what they promise. He also properly understands Caterhams and you can go and see the latest one that he has built himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted February 18, 2013 Area Representative Share Posted February 18, 2013 Quoting TrickyDicky: Garth - I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of it once it's safely back in your hands. I'm in Hertfordshire - so a bit of a trek to your neck of the woods, but you never know. If not, might see you on one of the blats, such as the Fish and Chip run? If you are in Herts then go to Ratrace at Potters Bar and speak to Rob and Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 I was very impressed with the set up at Premier Power, but it is worth bearing in mind that there are other good engine builders out there too. HWR also have a very good track record and there are several 7ers who have had engines done by HWR over the years with very good results. My little Sigma got 202bhp and 140 lb/ft (190 N.m) on the dyno after its HWR rebuild. Not back on the road yet because of an issue with the gearbox! HWR have been a pleasure to deal with and very open about what they were doing! *thumbup* for Jeff at HWR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted February 18, 2013 Area Representative Share Posted February 18, 2013 Quite right Garth, To suggest that only one company can build an engine is far too simplistic. There are club favorites and I don't doubt their skills or experience but most engine builders will acknowledge the ability of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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