Here we go, the first of probably thousands of questions for all you knowlegeable people.
I'm building a locost, hopefully to race in the 2004 championship. The chassis is done, the engine stripped and about to be rebuilt. Money is tight
so qu 1:
If I dont rebore the engine how significant will this be for race day? I'm not looking to win ( yet!!!) but would like to be able to compete with at
least one back marker!!! I don't want to come last purely due to a lack of power, only my lack of driving skill!!!
2. Whilst everything is still in bits should I be looking to do anything else thats legal but not really mentioned in Rons book??
3. Any other advice much appreciated!!!
Cheers Pumpers.
As it's a race question, might be better asking the racers in "race issues" but I don't think you're going to be competative without all the cc's you
can get.
Cheers
Chris
If the bores are worn yes you will need a rebore, its pointless rebuilding it otherwise, idealy you need to go to maximum oversize, You cant beat CC
for performance.
you will probably want to deck the block too to bring the compression up, this will help on race day, the head is the key area, if the valve seats are
cut with 3 angle seats and everything like valve springs are perfect its worth loads.
I build engines for a living at C C Engine services, im happy to help with any engine problems. Incidently I have a race series spec engine in my
locost, just run in, im selling it as im not entering championship, and im fitting a 1700.
If you or anyone wants it ill guarentee it and sell it for £550, no offers...done about 600 miles.
John