RichardSIA Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Building a "Locost" 442 and trying to make it as traditional as practical. Looked at a lot of engines and got an ear-full of advice to put in a Mazzzda or similar, preferably with all the complications such as turbo, FI, and VVT. When I found a complete Kent 1600 with twin Webers and transmission I did not hesitate and grabbed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I had a 1700 crossflow in my first car. They may not produce the most power, but they make enough to be very entertaining in a se7en and generate fantastic noise. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 This is a good place to find current and past owner of crossflows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardSIA Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 Silly question, dual SU manifolds available for the Kent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sltous Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Consider giving Dave Bean Engineering a ring at (209) 754-5802. When I needed Kent parts they had what I needed or can source what I thought were hard to find parts fairly readily. http://davebean.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardSIA Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) About to put the engine on my test stand. Have to find block side engine mounts and a thermostat housing. Found a Birkin finned aluminum valve cover for it on feeBay. Edited October 29, 2023 by RichardSIA Add pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pethier Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) I have a 1700 Super Sprint now. Not sure what my other Caterham was, but I think it was a 1600 crossflow. Edited October 31, 2023 by pethier hamfisted typing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXguy Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 ive got a 1600 xflow in my cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) since there is no particular point to this thread, I'll ask here.. Should I seriously consider a 1700 conversion? AX block. Edited November 30, 2023 by IamScotticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardSIA Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 Well, my 1600 was removed so that a 1700 could take its place. So it seems some folk find the 1700 worth the extra expense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I have a warmed over 1600 xflow in my locost. Set up by Curtis Farley (Of formula Ford fame) just before he retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 58 minutes ago, locost7018 said: I have a warmed over 1600 xflow in my locost. Set up by Curtis Farley (Of formula Ford fame) just before he retired. Ok, Did Farley have an opinion about the 1700 treatment? I could try the 1300 pistons and 234 cam. which might even out to 1600 with the deeper pockets required. I do wish the forum had dedicated sub fourms for the various engines. All the Xflow stuff could be in one place, if posters will put it there. But reality is the mods end up having to move discussions around too much to keep it organized. We could be self policing. Edited October 31, 2023 by IamScotticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I doubt there is a lot of interest in Xflows in the US of A. Too old school. There is a lot on the Locost Builders UK site. Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 When Farley was in business there wasn't too much he couldn't do to a xflow. Depends on how deep your pockets were. But I hear he is down cruising the Caribbean in a sail boat now. Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Curtis rebuilt and upgraded my Crossflow. Forged pistons, SCAT crank, and he did some head work. I have the 244 cam and roller rockers. As I remember it made 155hp on his dyno. Still runs strong. Wish he was still building engines, and agree that he’s likely down in the Caribbean sailing. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 155hp????? Wow. I'm only getting 105 at the rear wheels. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 1600 Xflow, dual Webers, clams, I can't wish for anything more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 On 10/31/2023 at 9:28 PM, locost7018 said: 155hp????? Wow. I'm only getting 105 at the rear wheels. Russ The 155 was on his dyno, not at the rear wheels. But, it feels strong, and was a HUGE improvement from before the rebuild. He didn’t change the cam, valves, or rockers, it had all those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardSIA Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 Well, I have begun getting mine ready to test run before putting it into a car. Got it mounted into my test stand and an exhaust fitted. Pleasantly surprised to find that the head has been ported. Found the missing module for my old Luminition on feeBay and bought it. Still looking for a side entry distributor cap and rotor. I will be rebuilding the Dellorto 40's. No idea what cam is in this engine and hope it is not too radical as it is intended as a street car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardSIA Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) A step forward, a step back. It seems the T9 I ordered via feeBay has gone "Missing in transit", AKA STOLEN! Seems to be the new normal, and a T9 is not the Hope Diamond, so just thuggery at play. Cannot order another until I get my refund, and of course prices are still going up. So for now I only have the "Type E" 4-speed to work with. Not certain how much has to be changed between them when I finally do have a T9. Edited November 23, 2023 by RichardSIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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