SR27.Seth

Loren- Did you finally find a 2.2L motor- if so, from where? Are you going supercharged or NA?

$500 for something that might work (Phantom Grip) or $800 for something that will work (Kaaz LSD) That is the question.............

Wow, Wow, and WOW! That, my friends, is impressive.

Great to finally see that girl on this forum. Make sure you get some proper spacers and holders to re-route those plug wires- I put the zip tie on just to keep them from resting on the headers! -Seth

Does Caterham make the exhaust from mild steel or stainless? Too bad about the ceramic coating- obviously that has to be well and truly sanded off in the area to be welded- then it will be the first area to rust if it is not stainless. If it is SS, make sure it is welded with stainless wire or TIG'd with the proper rod. For our learning experience could you post a photo of the crack?

Cosworth bolts eh? Cool. The girl-guy on the phone would only be correct if the holes in the crank are not blind, but drilled all the way through- all Japanese cranks have blind holes- don't know about your wacky motor. The only thing I ever apply to flywheel bolts is the proper torque!

I named our car in honour of him- hence the 27 of SR27, though number 12 had more wins and therefore was more famous- What was the last car he drove in which we saw his untimely demise? #27.

Allllllllllllllllberta! Welcome, fellow Canadian.

An amazing slide show! That guy has to be the ultimate hard core 7 owner! And what a great ad for Caterham!

1. Copper Greese. Those Brits and their copper grease! I think they spread it on their toast in the morning. Use any brand anti-sieze, I highly doubt you will be winter driving this thing anyway. 2. Torque Wrench. My two torque wrenches have been well cared for. Is it necessary to take these somewhere to have them calibrated? Should I calibrate them myself or don't worry about it? If you actually have a torque wrench- you are way ahead of the masses. 3. Fuel Cell. Despite some opposition from experts on this forum, I ordered the fuel cell. Any tips for installing it or keeping it working? I would like to put a glass filter in-line somewhere that I can inspect periodically for debris. Any tips for which filter to get and where to install it? Is your fuel cell foam filled? Gas composition seems to be changing every month with more and less ethanol, cleaners etc. There are issues with the foam breaking apart and sending it into your fuel pump and injectors. Please forget about the glass bowl- there is a reason those things were outlawed 30 years ago. Install two fuel filters- one before the pump (assuming itis external) and one after the pump. 4. Attaching Wings. The front cycle wings call for drilling holes in the fibreglass. One Seven owner recommended bonding fasteners to the wings and attaching them to the braces using cable ties. Problem is I have not been able to locate the fasteners. There is a British fastener called "BigHead" that looks perfect, but I cannot find it in the US. Under 160mph- 3m windshield urethane works brilliantly. At or near or over 160mph- Urethane plus 'truss head' screws. Thanks! :cheers: Your Welcome!

I am going to be in Waco from the 27th to the 30th picking up a miata, if the guy would be willing to bring the car to Waco I could look at it, or maybe I could drive down to Austin on that Fri or Sat, but you would have to be really nice to me. If it is only an ignition or weber issue I am sure it could be fixed quickly. If it is an engine/valve train problem, then at least I could diagnose it for you. PM me to let me know.

I guess I posted this a bit early- but the magazine is now on the newstand, here is the page. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1576552530_0-60SR27.jpg

Seth, do these weights include exhaust manifold? It includes cast iron exhaust manifolds with turbo and downpipe- that alone is between 35-45# (depending on the size of your turbo)

All weights taken by me- all 'prepped' to go into a Seven or some other conversion: Miata 1.6L Motor: 252# Trans 80# total 332# SR20DET Motor 375# (I know it is heavy for an all aluminum block, but the turbo and manifold weigh 32 lbs alone and the Crank weighs a bit over 35lbs!!- more than some v-8s, but how else would you expect a stock bottom end to take 600 horsies?) Trans (5spd) 90# total 470# CA18DET Motor 365# Trans 90# total 460# Toyota 22re Motor 311# Trans 125# total 436# MGB 1800 motor 365# trans (4O/D) 135# total 495#

And of course a cheaper and no less fun alternative (of which I just happen to own 2) is to buy an 85-89 'XR4ti', cut out the false C pillar, find proper front and rear bumpers and pull out that pinto engine (which should'nt be too underestimated) for whatever you can fit in the hole- I prefer a CA18DET, but with an engine bay that large the options are limitless! Then you have a Ford Sierra Cosworth (without the Cosworth) for around $6000. And I do drive the beater in the winter- tail hanging out everywhere!