Croc Posted November 25 Share Posted November 25 4 hours ago, JimSVO said: I met the GBP guys at Sonoma and got to try on a Zero. These are well engineered cars. I ordered a GT with slightly more room. Did you get to take it for a drive? Impressions of quality? How big is the GT over the standard chassis? Interested in hearing more. What drive train are you thinking of for your car on order you are planning to build? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimSVO Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 I wish I had been able to take one for a test drive but their display cars were pretty boxed in to the paddok, so no. It was good to be able to sit in both the standard and GT chassis, though, and get a real feel for the ergonomics. I definitely prefer the bigger toe box in the GT so I was able to make an informed choice. Also great to meet Richard and Paul and a couple of the owners that were also there. My powertrain choice really is the reason for my project in the first place. I owned a 1984 Ford Mustang SVO and I would still own it except it was totaled in an accident, I got T-boned by a teenager running a red light. I kept the engine and transmission with the hope of some day being able to build a new car around them. That day is almost here! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiver Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago New to the 7 ...but have owned a Lotus Elise and numerous other sports cars...daily driver is a '23 Corvette. Just purchased a '99 Caterham series 3 w/ a nice Vauxhall 2L /webers and 18,500 original miles...all of the cylinders reg 210 on comp test. Retired Army CSM...10 years Inf/23 years SF. I'm soon to be 74 so relatively young. Yes, I can get in it...and out too! Always thought I'd enjoy this model and will be asking questions etc. from the experienced here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLBaxter Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago Congrats on getting the 99 Caterham! I've bought a 1997 Westfield about 6 months ago w/ a 1.7L Ford Xflow and two Weber 40 DCOEs. Just finished the rebuild on the carbs and doing the final tuning on the carbs now, but with temps in the 30's, where I am, not able to spend nearly enough time in the garage. I too am 73 and can get in and out the Westfield w/ relative ease. Great fun! You should post a picture (or N) of your car. Been working steadily on it for the last 6 months. Your 210 on the compression test measures appx 14.5 to 1 compression ratio. Must be one hell of an engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiver Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago The guy I am getting this from put SBD cams in the lump with the 45 DCOE's and the SBD belt system with ARP studs thruout....he sent the pics of the compression tests but they could be off some....hard to tell. Like this except for no dry sump pump. Est. 190/195 hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 14 hours ago, Reiver said: Just purchased a '99 Caterham series 3 w/ a nice Vauxhall 2L /webers and 18,500 original miles...all of the cylinders reg 210 on comp test. Congratulations on your (new to you) Caterham purchase. Glad you could achieve a car wish list milestone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 10 hours ago, Reiver said: The guy I am getting this from put SBD cams in the lump with the 45 DCOE's and the SBD belt system with ARP studs thruout....he sent the pics of the compression tests but they could be off some....hard to tell. Like this except for no dry sump pump. Est. 190/195 hp. If you want to run typical E10 pump gas, I hope he bent the "rules" a bit with the testing (temporary truck high cca battery, very hot motor, oiled cyl) and/or the weather and altitude was favorable. I've never tested an engine where every cyl was the same psi. Not really important at this point but just discussing. If it is really that high and you want to do some touring, you can adjust the cam timing for more overlap or slip in a standard thickness head gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiver Posted 8 minutes ago Share Posted 8 minutes ago (edited) Honestly, I suspect a not so solid check...either hot (as he had to drive it over)...as far as I know the pistons/head are original so it should be the 10/1 ...I just didn't want to see low numbers....he has miles on it with no issues using pump gas. BTW, I have some history with the seller and trust him implicitly.... I read yesterday in 'The Magnificent 7' Chris Ree's that it is recommended to use a tank of leaded every 5 fill ups for the carb running 2L VXhall.... so am assuming more fuel wash of the valve train .... anyone doing a little Redline lead additive in this lump periodically? Edited just now by Reiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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