Bavman Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 So if I went for a 170 engine I need to Change inlet and exhaust manifolds. And would I see a great deal difference from a std black top on 45s. I know throttle bodies would be better. But my 45s are near new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 That's a question! Std B/top with std injection rated at 130 - 135hp, Guessing twin 45 DCOE's might squeak that upto 150-155hp but lose a bit of drivability. Jenvey 45 DCOE pattern TB's and aftermarket ECU controlling fuel and ign. will be about 170-175hp. 170 ST's are potentially adding another 20hp on top of that. B/top's with headwork and cams reportedly are 200+hp area but probably a bit more extreme for road use - would certainly test usual T9 gearbox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavman Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Thanks for all your replies gents much appreciated. I might just stick with my blacktop engine and just get some head work done along with a good set of cams and try that with my 45s. Then if I sell my Weber’s will change to Tb. Also got another problem with my brakes (if anyone fancies to help) I don’t just want to keep putting up problem after problem and becoming a pain in the backside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Bavman said: Thanks for all your replies gents much appreciated. I might just stick with my blacktop engine and just get some head work done along with a good set of cams and try that with my 45s. Then if I sell my Weber’s will change to Tb. Also got another problem with my brakes (if anyone fancies to help) I don’t just want to keep putting up problem after problem and becoming a pain in the backside. That’s the point of the forum, to help others 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, colr6 said: That’s the point if the forum, to help others 👍 Col is right. Its been a bit so quiet this week I wondered what had happened to everyone so post away. Im glad you decided to keep the engine you have and make a few mods rather than the change you were proposing. Thats what I would do also in your situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpdevelopments.uk Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Go on then bavman. What's up with ur brakesSent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavman Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Here we go. My mk1 Escort has got a bias pedal box fitted (already on the car when I got it) I have since fitted new front brakes 4pots with discs, pads and pipes. The rear disc conversion was already done. The brakes have always been ok, until the other week. I drove the car to work and all was fine. On the way home the brake pedal just went to the floor. I pumped them a few time and it was slightly better but not good. As I was nearly home I nursed it back thinking it might be a pipe gone. A few days later went to the garage to have a look for leaks but couldn’t see any. I tried the pedal again and it back to normal and can’t rectify the fault. Now I don’t fancy taking it out In case it happens again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpdevelopments.uk Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 4 pots. What make are theySent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavman Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Hi-spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpdevelopments.uk Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Have u checked the seals on 4 pots. Have seen hi spec fails before hand. Looks like a case of eliminating all pipework and seals 1 by 1. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavman Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 I thought pipe work problem. But now they seem to work ok again. So can’t be leaking fluid. All the levels are still up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpdevelopments.uk Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Strange one. IN the past I've had hi spec calipers flex under braking and causes weepy seals. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavman Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 It that case I will them stripped and have a look. Nice one. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 just dont fit a vauxhall engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavman Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Could it be a master cylinder having a funny 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavman Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Funny you said don’t fit a Vauxhall engine in it. That’s what was in it when I got it. Xe on bike carbs. Did go well but it went bang on me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpdevelopments.uk Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 U can pull back cover seal on master cylinder. Where pushrod enters it. And see if it's wet at allSent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Bavman said: Funny you said don’t fit a Vauxhall engine in it. That’s what was in it when I got it. Xe on bike carbs. Did go well but it went bang on me lol normally just drop their water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavman Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Your right it did I took it out and sold it complete with carbs and ecu set up. It looked a right mess anyway. Looked like it was painted with a broom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Air bubble I reckon - it does tend to hide only to get vibrated out later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanlad Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 You say the levels are still up, where they were or above min? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavman Posted December 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 I believe where they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpdevelopments.uk Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 I'd say. Double check all pipes fittings and calipers for weeps/ leaks. If all seems dry. Pressure bleed system system and see how that goes. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanlad Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Surely if the levels are where they were there cant be a leak? If its leaking they would have dropped? Or trapped air, if the air has become untrapped it would be replaced by fluid and again level would drop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpdevelopments.uk Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Khanlad. I would agree. But to loose pedal while driving. Something.s not right. Case of eliminating everythingSent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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