Steve Brown Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 If you were looking for a place to take your 7 for an upgrade where would you go? Don't even begin to think that I'd be able to do anything myself - it would end in tears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Grundy Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Steve It depends what part your upgrading. If its engine, then Dave Andrews (DVA power) you wouldn't go far wrong, other areas, brakes etc. then Caterham South or Midlands are a safe bet. Take the plunge and do it yourself, you'll get enough help from the experts on this site, and its more rewarding (and saves fortunes) Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Brown Posted October 25, 2002 Author Share Posted October 25, 2002 Sorry, should have made it clear - engine. Still feel happier with "plug and play" approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Mark at RatRace in North Barnet (London) has a chap who has all sorts of experience with racing engines, K's etc... I've been talking to him and he's someone I'd definitely talk with. Mark is on 02082165567 and his engine guy is ACE from what I've seen. Would satisfy your "plug & play" position IMHO.... ❗ Go team GBR ❗ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Roger King / Sevens Workshop will do a complete job I think. ie drop the car off and drive it away a few weeks later. DVA is possibly a bit cheaper but I think he starts with the engine out the car. HOOPY Membership Number 4136 R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Howe Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Steve, you never mentioned what engine you have. If its K series, DVA is an endless source of reference on this subject. A 4-2-1 exhaust is step one and flowing the head is step two. IMHO bolting on goodies without having first flowed the head is like leaving the handbrake on. JH Deliveries by Saffron, the 222bhp yellow Sausage delivery machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 25, 2002 Leadership Team Share Posted October 25, 2002 Steve, I have to assume that by the phrase "God's own county" it means you're up north. Where? Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Steve, Hope you mean Yorkshire MikeW W89 TVV Car no 79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Steve first of all have a look hereand if it is of interest talk to Dave. I could safely say that there are more DVA power Ks than any other K conversion No one knows Ks better. [ Blatent Plug] Johnty [ DVA Power N.I.] jj N.I. L7C AO. Membership No.3927. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Steve. Hadn't realised that you'd moved to Kent. I mean, you must be here if you're in "Gods Own County" Edited by - chris clark on 26 Oct 2002 00:19:04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 😬 Edited by - chris clark on 26 Oct 2002 00:21:04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted October 26, 2002 Share Posted October 26, 2002 No matter which way you look at the facts, Dave Andrews is your man ! Roger King is also an acknowledged professional. Many others play at knowing about K series. These guys haven't just done "the book" - THEY WROTE IT!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Brown Posted October 28, 2002 Author Share Posted October 28, 2002 I thought everyone knew that God lives in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire! I'll look into the DVA option. Roger King will probably work out at around £5k for 175bhp. Not sure whether that's money well spent or not. Another option is the Roller Barrel throttles that Caterham do for about £3k fitted to give 160bhp. Apparently, according to the other half, this money could be spent on a new kitchen - do you think she's trying to tell me something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Roller barrel throttle bodies will not alone give 160bhp. Look at the DVA web site for comparative prices and to get an idea of what's involved to get you to whatever power you want. These conversions are a well accepted tried and tested approach. Any other conversion will fall short in some way, whether it is in price or future upgradeability. Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_E Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 You have mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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