Caterham aluminum intake manifold and throttle valve for Ford Duratec 2 liter motor

[Bruce K]

Caterham cast aluminum intake manifold and throttle ("butterfly") valve for four cylinder Ford Duratec 2.0 liter motor.  Removed from a 2010 S3 R400 Superlight at about the 2,000 mile mark.  The engine was upgraded to roller throttle bodies using a different manifold.  Both parts are new in appearance, as evidenced in the photos below.  $250 plus shipping for both.  Bruce 810-938-1010

Edited June 19, 2023 by Bruce K

[Drakman]

Hi Bruce,

 

What model Caterham did the intake manifold and throttle body come off?

 

Cheers

Dave

[Bruce K]

@drakman - A 2010 S3 R400 Superllight with Duratec 2 liter motor and Caterham 6 speed trans and DeDion LSD rear.  Some images are included, including a victory image from the 2022 Eyes on Design Concours.  The prior owner installed the roller throttle body upgrade, and he was meticulous to a fault.  These two parts were removed at the approximate 2,000 mile mark.  Both are in great shape:

Edited June 19, 2023 by Bruce K

[Drakman]

Thank you Bruce,  that is a really nice looking Caterham.

[Bruce K]

7 hours ago, Drakman said:

Thank you Bruce,  that is a really nice looking Caterham.

@drakman - thanks kindly for the compliment. Are you interested in purchasing the manifold? Thanks!

 

[Drakman]

Hi Bruce, I am early days into my Caterham modifications, I have read about the plastic manifolds flexing/splitting so the aluminium manifold does sound good but in the long run i think my interest is going to be roller barrel ITB's.

 

Cheers

Dave

[Bruce K]

The roller barrel manifold provided terrific throttle response, and a little more output because of a larger intake aperture (no obstruction from the butterfly), but will cost a great deal more.  If you are keeping the car, the roller barrel setup makes sense.  If you are planning to sell the car, save your money.

[Drakman]

Yeah, I hear you Bruce, the car is a keeper.  If I die, the old adage,  "Don't let my wife sell the the car for what i told her it cost" applies.

[Bruce K]

On 6/19/2023 at 4:33 PM, Drakman said:

 

On 6/19/2023 at 4:33 PM, Drakman said:

Yeah, I hear you Bruce, the car is a keeper.  If I die, the old adage,  "Don't let my wife sell the the car for what i told her it cost" applies.

 

Ha! The 8th commandment is "Thou shalt not lie to thine own wife."

Edited June 24, 2023 by JohnCh
Fixed quoting error

[Mark IV]

2 hours ago, Bruce K said:

 

Ha! The 8th commandment is "Thou shalt not lie to thine own wife."

No, a guy I know says "you lie to your wife, not your friends"

[Snig]

Just PM’d you!

[Bruce K]

The manifold has been SOLD!