Recent content by Holman58

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    New engine , wanting input .....

    Ok cheers, it does seem like you have had your fair share of "hard times" thing this all out I did think about using the wossner's (12.7:1) but then running at .85 head gasket, which would bring the CR down to 12.2:1 I believe ( may have to double check my calculations ) Yes I have heard some...
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    New engine , wanting input .....

    Excellent , so I'll add supertechs to the spec I see you are running quite a high CR (12.7:1) if I remember , so as long ( if available ) as I run standard CR wossner pistons it should be able to get the ignition timing required I'm very reluctant to run oem pistons as I've had one bad...
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    New engine , wanting input .....

    alright guys So I'm in the process of getting my new (second hand ) engine rebuilt,I was going to do it myself but I just haven't got the time so have enlisted ktec (I know some are of mixed opinions on them) to do the work. I got a 830 lump on which I have requested Wossner pistons Arp con...
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    Con rods bid for freedom

    Yes I'm going to build a standard spec engine, I was going build a high comp lump but can't justify the money, these cars are fun as they are, especially on some decent tyres
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    Con rods bid for freedom

    Oil pump failure I believe but will confirm once I have it apart
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    Con rods bid for freedom

    Well it's been over a month since the engine gave out and I thought it would be good to finally look under the bonnet, as I was greeted by this ..... .
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    Passenger ride?

    Yeah did put a bit of downer on my day haha
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    Passenger ride?

    I haven't stripped it yet but I believe either oil pump failure or oil surge, engine blew up, then set itself on fire.
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    Passenger ride?

    Ok, I'll give you a shout towards the end of the month if that's ok, I'm off out country for a week in a couple of days
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    Passenger ride?

    I could be interest yes, how much you after for the block etc cheers
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    Passenger ride?

    Hi guys after a slightly problematic track day last month, I'm after a new engine for my Clio. I'm in two minds to rebuild mine with high comp pistons and cams etc for a safe , fun, engine ( I'm not concerned about making any more power then standard really) Or go down the Megane conversion...
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    Exhaust muffler

    K Tec gave me a cat ,so we are all good now
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    Nankang AR01

    Yeah I will do, they are my first "proper track tyres" so comparisons will be hard to say but will write a review of some sort
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    Exhaust muffler

    Bit of a long shot, but has anyone down south ( Southampton ) got any thing to shut my k Tec pro exhaust up a bit, have a track day at thruxton tomorrow cheers
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    Nankang AR01

    Evening all, I'm up thruxton this Friday and thought I'd try these, anyone had any experience and pressure suggestions cheers