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where to start with a 2.3 Duratec


timbo

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no... not at this stage.

 

plans are to build a complete strengthened short eng using the completely std head. That is arrow rods, which I can get locally, omega pistons, crank keyed, uprated ladder bolts, BE shells. I'll rebolt the std head. Map and run for a year. Future upgrades will only be head and cam work.

 

Is anyone doing crank uprated main bearing shells yet?

 

Emerald Isle's 1st SV 148lbft @ 6091rpm/182bhp @ 6690rpm engineered for low revs

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I was just about to voluntyeer to test yours.. but you beat me to it. Anyway mine won't be on the road till next year..... SV has to be sold first.

 

Emerald Isle's 1st SV 148lbft @ 6091rpm/182bhp @ 6690rpm engineered for low revs

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Tim......doesn`t matter when it goes on the road..........it will still need a 4000rpm+ test pilot *wink* 😬

 

I`m only letting you drive mine if you manage to get the shift light to come on. My shift lights like to be well used........at least once every gear change 😬

 

Simon Bell - Caterham 7 Duratec R

I`ve seen the future.....and it`s powered by duratec Check out the website here

 

Edited by - simonbell on 10 Feb 2005 13:48:46

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you'll be wanting an auto 'box frm a 2.9 granny for that engine then Tim.

 

if you're selling the SV what are you putting the duratec in ?

 

BTW the swiss trip report in LF was good.

 

Roy.

 

See willfly.net for more info.

If you don't spin you ain't trying *smile*

Happiness is knowing you have just a tad too much power *wink*

 

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Thanks... roy... I'm leaving the motor trade for a career in Jouranlism. I'll let you into a little secret though. That was my 2nd attempt. The first one was written with a severe hangover..... and was absolutely s***e to say the very least.

 

...... possibly another SV.... don't no yet.... have no plans in concrete.

 

 

Emerald Isle's 1st SV 148lbft @ 6091rpm/182bhp @ 6690rpm engineered for low revs

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