fordy Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Nice base 1.8 or 1.6 engine as basis for a cheap 1.4 to 1.6/8 swap. Head gasket failure forces upgrade potential...... asking on behalf of a fellow blatchatter. Anyone know where such a thing might be quickly available? regards Carl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prs Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Depends on what you call cheap really. I have a 1.6 Supersport unit giving 155bhp when on TB's Ported head with QED 375 cams plus verniers New Liners and re-ring plus new big end bearings last year, covered 5k since prior to the upgrade engine had done 9k Lightweight flywheel. £1000 Also have a set of Jenvey DTH TB's trumpets and air filter fuel rail etc and a Caterham VHPD stainless 4.2.1 complete system, this includes both the Cat and Cat replacament pipe. Bell me on 01544 230124 eves if interested. Phil S7SVN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinwhitcher Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 try DVA Martin MW 51 CAT Superlight No.171 now know as:Superlight DVA 207 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus-dave Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 i am selling a good 1800k its in the for sale section under garage clear out ,you only get what you pay for, if you are looking for cheap ,have you tried breakers yards.dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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