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LSD. how ramp angles and preload settings work?
James HPE Motorsport replied to seaneylad's topic in OLD SKOOL FORD CHAT
Ideally (as Paul mentioned) for road use you want as setting that will lock when you are powering, and unlock when you are off power so the differential does it's job by letting the wheels turn independently. As for an ATB, pass, I have never used one myself as I have been using plate type LSD's for years with no issues. PS- BigBubba, it seems you have been a victim of the "off the shelf LSD" myth. Buy a plate type LSD from Burton's and it's sure to make horrible noises when turning corners at low speed due to excessive static preload intended for race cars with big sticky tyres. They need to be setup correctly for their intended use and if that is "fast road", it won't be any noisier than an open diff -
Biggest brakes under 13" superlites?
James HPE Motorsport replied to Badgerman85's topic in OLD SKOOL FORD CHAT
HI-Spec do a 6pot caliper that fit under 13's, might be worth a call!!! -
Although nothing to do with your wiper motor, I can confirm we received your engine today Barry
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I downloaded a copy from a BitTorrent website! 2011 version! The site I used was called isohunt
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As the old saying goes, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is
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Accuspark is ok if you want something cheap and cheerful! We away towards H&H which is a much nicer setup and the advance curve is specced to suit the engine. Bestek is also good
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gearbox choice for hot crossflow?
James HPE Motorsport replied to bradderz's topic in OLD SKOOL FORD CHAT
2000E box has best ratios if you can find one in good nick. 1600 sport also has nice ratios but a little fragile if you want to give it a hard time. As mentioned, the easiest way to improve acceleration is change the final drive ratio! -
What size splines in the spool mate?
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You can make anything work mate, but it's just how well you want it to drive. Too bigger carbs on something that doesn't require that amount of fuel/flow will result it bad drive ability. I think if you have a 1300 you should just get a down draft carb for now and just save your pennies until you can afford to get the engine you want. The advice I would give for someone buying a supposed decent spec engine is to check if the spec is true. If someone won't let you remove the sump and head before purchasing then maybe it is not what they are saying it is or even if it is, is it worth the risk buying it to maybe find out it's not what it said on the tin?!
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Hi there, we have a nearly new English LSD unit here for sale for £350
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To be on the safe side it is worth taking 1/4" off the end of a Sierra type 9 input shaft. You can do this yourself if you are careful with an angle grinder with a thin cutting disc. Just make sure you put a nice chamfer back on the end to help guide it into the spigot bearing. 45's will be overkill on a standard engine but if you plan on upgrading it in the future it would be worth buying 45's now and fitting smaller chokes as Steve mentioned. 2.5-3K would be a stretch if you wanted new carbs/manifold etc but 3.5K should cover it along with a spec capable of 140ish BHP! If you are tempted to buy 2nd hand carbs just be careful as most will need a good rebuild if they have been sat for a while! Sometime it's false economy!
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Fuel pipe diameter mk1 escort
James HPE Motorsport replied to dalmarshall's topic in OLD SKOOL FORD CHAT
I would also recommend Torques UK for the aeroquip type fittings. Quality and price is very good. I believe the size you need for standard replacement pipe is 5/16 or 8mm! -
Collected my new engine today!
James HPE Motorsport replied to Tom E Cropp's topic in OLD SKOOL FORD CHAT
The pleasure is all ours mate!!! And don't worry, we will get it to fit that anglia!!! -
that great feeling where everything is working fine,
James HPE Motorsport replied to stuartp's topic in OLD SKOOL FORD CHAT
Is it snapping in the same place every time? -
that great feeling where everything is working fine,
James HPE Motorsport replied to stuartp's topic in OLD SKOOL FORD CHAT
Stuart mate, they don't just snap!! Something else must be amiss! Maybe close to the exhaust or something? -
https://m.Retards Club.com/CarDrawingByJJueno?id=355078504621214&_rdr<br /><br />The young lad is unbelievably talented!!!
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Piper fast road cam and pinto manifold
James HPE Motorsport replied to Tel1972's topic in OLD SKOOL FORD PARTS FOR SALE
The 285 is what piper call ultimate road! The BP270 is their fast road cam! http://www.pipercams.co.uk/pipercams/www/product.php?pid=XFBP270 -
Do you usually examine men's arses? And did you jot down 45secs so you know where to look for the bum action again? Lol Cool vid this!! It's funny actually, we were talking about crazy push bikes yesterday! Fatboy Charlie on here has a mate that mounted a flywheel with a ring gear onto the rear wheel of a push bike and a starter motor to power it!! Looks like good fun!!!
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It will seem faster aswell yes!! Turn that frown upside down, you should be happy about it!! Lol I really do associate that smell with my car!! It's character!
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Torques Uk for me too!!<br /><br />Been using the normal rubber type braided in mine for years and its designed for fuel so I can't see how it is no good?! It's all we ever use for the race cars at work!!<br /><br />Plus I like the fuely smell it gives off in the car! Smells fast! Lol
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Pyeman is bloody awesome at these drawings!!!
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Indeed an awesome day! I even enjoyed the little 4car inbetween meet we had in the car park next to my flats!! Lol! More days like this please!!!
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What's peoples thoughts about chopping springs?
James HPE Motorsport replied to BaileyMex's topic in CHIT CHAT
On an old mondeo of mine, I cut 2 1/2 could and couldn't Get it out so left the extra bit in and cable tied it to the other coils!! Lol -
What's peoples thoughts about chopping springs?
James HPE Motorsport replied to BaileyMex's topic in CHIT CHAT
Hardcore!! Lol Cut the coil 3/4 of the way through and then stand back, don't look and hit it with a hammer!! Lol