sambo Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Posted October 25, 2007 Hows it compare to your old car and engine mate ? Hey Gaz, i havent driven it enought to give a proper comparison really. Will be going for a few cheeky drives soon though. All i can say is that it span the wheels really easily and on the whole, the car felt amazing. Really tight and responsive. But first impressions on the engine alone....... well, i dont think it compares to my last engine really tbh. To start, there is the noise!! I had to wear ear defenders in the room with the rollers just cos of the induction noise!! I will take her out for a spin soon and get a good feel of the car before the track day. Get used to the ride and steering cos its all rose jointed and really hard work! Cheers for the comments everyone! I am really pleased with the power she made and i feel much better about selling my black one to fund this one now.
sambo Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Posted October 25, 2007 That sounds the nuts sambo. Whos rollers were they & where are they.?? Jeff Harris.. I took it to Gerald Dale in Ninfield mate. He likes his minis and webers. old skool all the way. Oh, Toby, my garage needs updating mate cos that is all about my old escort!!
Mk 1 Mark Posted October 25, 2007 Report Posted October 25, 2007 Sambo......Sound the nuts.....Excellent vid... Induction noise love it.... Looking forward to seeing out and about.. Drive it down to Brands hatch on the 12 November? Retro trackday Get some miles on it and can watch a trackday as well
sambo Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Posted October 25, 2007 Watch the track day!??? I have a place mate!! See you on the track?? Dont think i'll be able to get it mot'd in time to drive it down cos of the hydraulic handbrake.
Mk 1 Mark Posted October 25, 2007 Report Posted October 25, 2007 Watch the track day!??? I have a place mate!! See you on the track?? Dont think i'll be able to get it mot'd in time to drive it down cos of the hydraulic handbrake. Even better cant wait
sambo Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Posted October 25, 2007 You going on the track cossiemax??
Mk 1 Mark Posted October 25, 2007 Report Posted October 25, 2007 You going on the track cossymax?? Oh yes first time in the Cortina as well Will be with Mick in his N/A Mk1 as well Normally the far end garage
Toby Posted October 25, 2007 Report Posted October 25, 2007 I hope you don't get thrown out for the noise!
sambo Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Posted October 25, 2007 That is something i am a little worried about!!
Toby Posted October 25, 2007 Report Posted October 25, 2007 You wouldn't be the first! Can you fit air filters?
cossie matt Posted October 25, 2007 Report Posted October 25, 2007 You def won't be the first I'll give you a tip, just lift off a little as you go over the start line and you should get away with it Mine is only just over the limit at 9000 over the line, I think your carbs will be a little quieter than my T/B's so go for it Nice one mate, just a shame it's sold out, I'd have loved to come along, would have been an orchestra!!! Matt
cossie matt Posted October 25, 2007 Report Posted October 25, 2007 As long as it's not louder than this You should be fine
Toby Posted October 25, 2007 Report Posted October 25, 2007 Nice car mate - sounds lovely too Whats the timing strut for - hillclimbs?
Mk 1 Mark Posted October 26, 2007 Report Posted October 26, 2007 Matt loved the sound of you car and it sounded the tits @ Brands and goes so well.... When MBE in the end myself,And thanks for the tip as im sure mine will be tooo loud!!!
BaileyMex Posted October 26, 2007 Report Posted October 26, 2007 That really does sound the tits mate!!
Gonzo Posted October 26, 2007 Report Posted October 26, 2007 Fukkin' 'AVE IIIIT! I still say get the 50's.
john_3.0s Posted October 26, 2007 Report Posted October 26, 2007 when u bringing it over to hailsham so i can have a go then sam....
cossie matt Posted October 26, 2007 Report Posted October 26, 2007 Nice car mate - sounds lovely too Whats the timing strut for - hillclimbs? Thanks Toby, Yea I do Sprints and Hillclimbs in it. We have to run a beam splitter in the regs. Matt
cossie matt Posted October 26, 2007 Report Posted October 26, 2007 Matt loved the sound of you car and it sounded the tits @ Brands and goes so well....When MBE in the end myself,And thanks for the tip as im sure mine will be tooo loud!!! Cheers Mark, I should be down Brands to see everyone having fun Sorry for butting in Sambo's thread, Love your car mate, look forward to seeing it
cossieglen Posted May 17, 2008 Report Posted May 17, 2008 Thread ressurection! Sam mate, this engine has more potential in my honest opinion. Noticed your peak power came in at 7250rpm, Matt was revving his to 9000rpm on the standard crank and rods. He had intruder pistons to raise the comp, do you have those too? Rather than spending more money getting a turbo lump, why not invest in a few more bits for that engine? Like for instance some fuel injection, a tony law manifold (if you don't have one already), bring the revs up and swing the cams? I reckon there's gotta be another 20-25bhp in there. Just some thoughts
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