hr2guy

Yes, Simpsonville, SC

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This 1993 Caterham Super Seven HPC is finished in red with a black top cover. It is powered by a 2.0L Vauxhall Red Top inline-four. The engine was tuned by Swindon in the UK and is rated at 218HP. The 45 DCOE Weber carbs were rebuilt by the expert - Pierce Manifolds. Jet kit included. Compression check indicated all cylinders 200 or above. A Ford Sierra 5 speed transmission powers a limited slip differential with de Dion rear suspension. The car has independent front suspension with 15 inch Minilites and four wheel disc brakes. The convertable top has side curtains. (Who puts the top up on a Seven?) The black seats are covered in leather and the steering wheel is an 11 inch Motolita. The new spare tire and wheel can be attached in minutes with hardware included for road trips. The car has a tonneau cover and a complete car cover. 5 point belts. The car was reportedly first assembled from a kit in Texas in the mid 1990s and was subsequently titled by a Caterham dealer in Delaware. Many spare parts, books and tooling included. The car has a clean and current Nevada title and is currently in sunny Palm Springs, California. Mileage is really unknown but I suspect 12-15,000. This car drives well, corners well (is there a Seven that doesn't?) and accelerates like it has 218 HP! (Oh wait, it does!) I like it, the wife doesn't - FOR SALE - get it? $32,000.00

Thanks John, I’ll take a look.

p.s. I intend to share everything I learn and do with the Vauxhal because a lot of it will be applicable no mater what engine you have.

Thanks John. You mentioned a book by Walker. Is it available? The distributor on the C20xe is non adjustable and for me is immediately suspect. Nothing mechanical lasts forever and I have looked but haven't found much in the books I have for the Vauxhal. I like to have control over ignition for tuning purposes and would settle for a simple 2D curve to begin with. I am going to incorporate a tach and speedo, low oil pressure warning light and generally bring the dash up to current technology. It won't take much to improve what I've got.

Thanks Anker, any idea what the output is? I am going to eliminate the distributor and didn't really want to install another sensor externally if I didn't have to. Or, is there an information source for this device? Thanks, hr2guy

I don’t think there are too many Caterhams here in the US who have the Vauxhal C20xe motor but I just bought mine and want hook up with other owners, especially those who enjoy working and upgrading them. My first question regards the sensor mounter on the block which is looking at - I think - a missing tooth wheel mounted on the crank. Does anyone know what type sensor this is and what the output is? I’m guessing Hall type but ...

I have 4 Revolution 4 spoke 13 by 5.5 inch wheels with Sumitomo185/60 SR13 nearly new tires mounted. Back spacing 2.5 inch bolt circle 4.25. These are off my Caterham 7 HPC. $500/offer. I'm in Palm Springs, CA. email if interested, I have a picture that wouldn't upload. 1james.baldwin@gmail.com