yozza
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 01:35 PM |
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1300 crossflow race prep
Hi all
New to this site, went to Snetterton and spoke to some locost guys, smitten by the racing, bought this chassis and engine on e-bay. Any advise on how
to go about race preparing the engine, either partly by myself or totally by engine builders would be very welcome. Excellent site, thanks to Dave and
Matt at Snetterton. Joe
[Edited on 27/9/10 by
yozza]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280565267110&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT
[Edited on 27/9/10 by yozza]
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BillHoll
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 01:59 PM |
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Try this Burton Power link; http://www.burtonpower.com/technical_1/kent_crossflow.aspx
Also if you decide to do this work yourself then I have an excellent book on rebuilding the crossflow engine.
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yozza
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 04:27 PM |
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Thanks BillHoll
I would love to read the book, let me know how much etc and i will sort out as soon as i get home next week. Joe
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ShaunB
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| posted on 28/9/10 at 12:29 PM |
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If you haven't already done so, grab the Locost regulations from the750MC Website as there are limitations on
what can be done to the engine and what parts can be used. For example the rotating components can (and should) be balanced but only to the same as
the lightest in the set. The cam is a mandated one and must come from Kent with the proper markings, etc. I started racing this year and everyone
I've spoken to is using a +60 or +90 overbore and again the allowed piston models are in the regs. I thoroughly recommend getting along to more
meetings and chatting to more drivers, everyone will happily chat about their cars and offer advice.
It's fantastic racing and no matter whether you're an expert who's been in it for several seasons or just starting there is always
someone to have an on-track tussle with.
Shaun (Locost #32)
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BillHoll
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| posted on 29/9/10 at 07:27 AM |
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Book
You have a U2U regarding the book.
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yozza
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| posted on 1/10/10 at 10:31 AM |
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1300 crossflow race prep
Thanks Shaun
really appreciate the advise. Wont be able to get to Oulton this weekend but will have a look for any winter races. I will probably use Burton to do
all the machining etc and just build/ balance the engine myself. Looking forward to trying a couple of track days prior to racing proper.
Joe
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