how it did

[Jiffer]

got my mk1 back today after a tune up and its loads better with the new carbs

it made 69.8 bhp at the flywheel

engine torque was 81.4lbft at 2992 rpm

got no idea what it means or if its poor but I love it and gave it a damm good thrashing on the way home did get a bit nervey when it p1ssed down as it does like a bit of the sideways stuff

he did say might be an idea to wrap the manifold as its very close to the carbs?

[Fiesta Steve]

Glad to hear you've got it sorted m8

[banarama]

thats good then.as long as your happy with it .thats the main thing

[dacar]

Yep I agree, power isn't everything but a good solid reliable motor speaks volumes mate.

[.pete.]

How many peices are the old carbs in? I know youre really pissed that the mk1 missed some of the summer shows because of the carbs. I'm really pleased your happy with it again.

[Jiffer]

How many peices are the old carbs in? I know youre really pissed that the mk1 missed some of the summer shows because of the carbs. I'm really pleased your happy with it again.

louie came and took them just as I was about to smash them to bits with a claw hammer

[.pete.]

I thought that when you said if they give you one more bit of trouble youd smash them to bits.

[2litreScapri]

Nice to know it's back on the road, power isn't everything

[Streetfighter]

Indeed, Power isn't everything. It's the ONLY thing ... Though any power is useless if the engine won't run. So reliability does factor a little

[EscortHeadCase]

81.4lbft of torque from what I'm guessing is a warm engine is pretty good. Nice drivable power. Glad to hear your out having fun in it. Thats what they are for

[2litreScapri]

Indeed, Power isn't everything. It's the ONLY thing ... Though any power is useless if the engine won't run. So reliability does factor a little

 

 

Of course power is everything, but my Capri only produces just a tad over 100bhp & it goes sideways, so that's the main thing

[Jiffer]

its only a little 1500 prexflow