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by mr speedy
Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:19 pm
Forum: Engine & Exhaust
Topic: Air Filters and Engine Performance
Replies: 32
Views: 131894

filters

You will need to adjust the mixture on the carbs at least, if not re-jet. Probably won't make a huge difference on a standard exhaust tho'!

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by mr speedy
Sun Aug 06, 2006 7:26 pm
Forum: Engine & Exhaust
Topic: Oil coolers
Replies: 28
Views: 17517

re; cooler

Kev; Not sure yet on whether 3/8" or 1/2" would be better for flow rates of oil. To much restriction will artificially raise the oil pressure whilst actually starving the bottom end. Need to check. <br>
Regarding over cooling;<br>
You can either use a thermostat in the oil lines with a by-pass ...
by mr speedy
Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:46 pm
Forum: Engine & Exhaust
Topic: Oil coolers
Replies: 28
Views: 17517

re; coolers

I've been toying with the idea for a while, and whilst I think it makes sense, others may think it's "slob-lock".(anogram). I'm sure I read somewhere that most F1 teams are using them and i'm sure prodrive and ralliart offer a charge cooler kit as an upgrade to an intercooler. Surely this must say ...
by mr speedy
Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:05 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch, Propshaft & Differential
Topic: tr7 box in sprint?
Replies: 9
Views: 5916

tr7 box

I do indeed have that box on a sprint motor! Standard tr7 friction plate between sprint pressure plate and flywheel. TR7 backplate behind flywheel - the clutch slave mounting is different ( or did I just mod the old one?) As for mountings on chassis and shaft all I can say is it will all be wrong ...
by mr speedy
Thu May 25, 2006 11:32 pm
Forum: eBay Items
Topic: Oh 'eck
Replies: 4
Views: 1858

clone

Ar but it hasn't got the 15" x 7" alloys bumpin' tunes or other tasty bits! Is nothing sacred anymore? If he's done all the oily bits it's a good price too as it's a lot of hard work to make that bloody lot fit!<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START : --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/ohwell ...
by mr speedy
Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:54 pm
Forum: eBay Items
Topic: Now this is madness...
Replies: 6
Views: 2521

madness

That is indeed the most amusing thing I have seen for some time ( apart from Kev's rebuild schedule !)

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by mr speedy
Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:33 pm
Forum: eBay Items
Topic: SE on Ebay
Replies: 15
Views: 5974

se welding

If it melts, we can weld it !!!!<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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by mr speedy
Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:08 pm
Forum: eBay Items
Topic: SE on Ebay
Replies: 15
Views: 5974

SE

Sorry Kev but do I read this right- have you got another project? <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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by mr speedy
Sat Dec 31, 2005 12:19 am
Forum: Bodywork & Trim
Topic: Re-chroming??
Replies: 8
Views: 3472

Re: Re-chroming??

theres a firm in hinckley called nuneaton fine finishing! They do a lot of polishing for me. They quoted me about £80 for a spitfire bumper. Could be worth a look!

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