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Author:  yodel [ Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Dolomite competition
Hallo all,

A friend of mine has an intentions to develope his Sprint for competition. The initial problem is that is appears to be difficult to find a source of the required parts. Is there a source, or does everyone do it on their own? Would appreciate help of any kind.
Author:  Hans ten Broeke [ Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dolomite competition
The question is a bit open, what kind of competition he wants to get in, serious racing to compete the BDA's , the same in historical racing, (Jeroen is a great sours in that) or something like enjoying himself during a track day.

I recently build a serious and reliable competition engine with max torque for a British rider, but there is more needed than Hp only.

If the first question is solved, he can contact me direct, also about suspension, braking etc.

A few foto's of the last engine, all ARP for a start, this engine has JE pistons,block is decked etc.

Start up can be seen here, carbs etc had not been setup at that moment.

http://sprint.smugmug.com/Cars/Forum/11 ... 8738_Lo3mz

Image

Image

Hans,
The Netherlands
Author:  Bowler [ Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dolomite competition
Have to say, awesome pics Hans! I really enjoy to see the craftmanship you put into these engines :D
As a young guy I'm trying to learn to do the same thing :)

@TS what does your friend want? Build the engine himself, or have the engine build by a pro?
Author:  yodel [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dolomite competition
Very kind of you to reply to my enquiry!
Apparently he initially wants to develope his own power unit for his purposes with an output of approx 170 bhp (as a TR6 owner myself I swoon at the thought) running on Weber carbs. The prime requirements for his project is a source of a suitable camshaft and the specific inlet manifold which incorporates a thermostat housing. Are these parts available anymore? Many thanks for your help!
Author:  Bowler [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dolomite competition
Quote:
Very kind of you to reply to my enquiry!
Apparently he initially wants to develope his own power unit for his purposes with an output of approx 170 bhp (as a TR6 owner myself I swoon at the thought) running on Weber carbs. The prime requirements for his project is a source of a suitable camshaft and the specific inlet manifold which incorporates a thermostat housing. Are these parts available anymore? Many thanks for your help!
I highly doubt that 170bhp is feasible with merely changing the inlet manifold and putting on twin webers, but I think Hans can tell you/your friend exactly what to expect when 170bhp is wanted :)
Author:  DavePoth [ Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dolomite competition
Quote:
Quote:
Very kind of you to reply to my enquiry!
Apparently he initially wants to develope his own power unit for his purposes with an output of approx 170 bhp (as a TR6 owner myself I swoon at the thought) running on Weber carbs. The prime requirements for his project is a source of a suitable camshaft and the specific inlet manifold which incorporates a thermostat housing. Are these parts available anymore? Many thanks for your help!
I highly doubt that 170bhp is feasible with merely changing the inlet manifold and putting on twin webers, but I think Hans can tell you/your friend exactly what to expect when 170bhp is wanted :)
170bhp is certainly achieveable, these engines when carefully blueprinted are good for 150bhp. So with a nice hot cam and sympathetic setting up it should work. I'm not even certain a carb swap would be needed.
Author:  jeroensprint [ Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dolomite competition
There's a set on ebay now, manifold and 45 dcoe's.

Jeroen
Author:  Dolly racer 33 [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dolomite competition
I can supply or tell you the best places to go for all competition parts for the Sprint. I have run them for over 20 years now. Unfortunately nobody keeps a stock of parts & theparts that are available tend to be quite expensive.
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