yes sir, 50% share in an inca non o/d and also borrowed a brooklands o/d for a couple of wks. the o/d wiring in the brooklands one was bypassed (not by me i might add), both were fun. i know you're just trying to push my buttons, but you're missing the point.
the current problem is emmissions for MOT. the problem isnt helped by the fact its got a restrictive zorst, richer needles, no airbox or filters. i just want to get it close enough to what mr ministry of transport says is acceptable so i can get the ticket, then glorias fuelling/breathing problem will soon be sorted. what passes an mot, i.e. blowing out crap and warming up for lower HC and leaning off for lower CO doesnt make for optimum performance... i just need the mot for now so i can drive it to my mates place, here>>>>
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the zorst situation is as follows: 1300 manifold is staying, it'll be good for 120-130hp (not that this engine will make quite that much). the rest of the zorst is going and being replaced with stainless. using 1300 manifold as it seals much better than the 1500 and wont blow downpipe gaskets. the o/d of the downpipe will be the i/d of the manifold outlet, i think its 1 5/8" or 1 3/4", to the middle box (straight through) where the pipe will then become 2" to a 'muff diver' (cherry bomb) and tail pipe. thats a fair bit more free flowing than whats on there, so that'll be that problem solved. then some further experimental tweaking of carbs (needles, jets, mixture) air intake (socks, air box, filter, ducting) etc and we'll get to an optimum somewhere in there. It'll never be perfect, theres no such thing.
trust me jonners, when the zorst and fine tuning is done, standard 1850's run for cover, bear in mind the gearing, similar power (although different delivery), slightly smaller lighter well sorted spec car, maybe we should get the ohv challenge up n running...