mrud Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1403352635_IMG_0202.JPGhttp://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/642773561_IMG_0232.JPG Thought I would send you guys a pix of my new SV. Purchased from sevens and elans last year. Engine is a zetec. Wonder if anyone would recocnize the engins specs. The data plate says: 2M6Z-60006-BARN on the engine data tag. Remanufactured in 2004 on the tag. Trans. is a 5 speed. I really enjoy this car. Also enjoy the posts. Engine is suppose to be the 185 HP Zetec. Can you tell by the numbers? Thanks, Mike R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi Mike, Welcome aboard the forum. Great looking car, I'm just slightly biased towards Caterham SVs I can't help you out with the engine specs but I'm sure someone on here can or you could contact Caterham USA, they *might* have the specs on record if the engine was purchased from them. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksurveyor Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 You have the SVT engine: Displacement: 1988cc # of Cylinders: 4 in-line Bore: 84.80mm Stroke: 88.00mm Compression ratio: 10.2:1 Valves: 16 Camshaft: DOHC Ignition System: Fully electronic Firing Order: 1-3-4-2 Fuel: Unleaded 92 Octane Octane Fuel System: Multi-point Ford Fuel Injection Maximum RPM: 7,200rpm Maximum power: 185bhp @ 7,000rpm Maximum torque: 150lbs/ft @ 5,500rpm If you have the Kent cam upgrade, add 20 horsepower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 didn't even realize u were local. we should meet up sometime in the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrud Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks guys for your help. The car is fantastic. Boxologist, my e-mail is : mrudnick1998@yahoo.com. Let me know where you live on the Island. I am in Massapequa. Is your car registered for the road? Regards, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB6 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have an 84 long cock pit model, which with my little legs I have to fit blocks behind the seat back to reach the pedals.Anybody know the story on the "long cockpits"... like where did the length come from? I have to say though, this car of yours looks like it is a lot more liveable (relative in a 7 I know) than the stock, do they still make this model ,I see no listing for it on Caterham USA. Oddly enough for a car that is bigger all around , it seems to be enhanced in looks by it's size and not bloated, in any event it really is a great looking car, best of luck with it. PS .what does "SV" stand for......Series 5 or Super Volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 They first added length to the cockpit to accommodate taller people. Then in the SV they added width as well to accommodate those of us whom are less svelte than we used to be. It also has a wider pedal box which made it possible for me to own one since I couldn't get my right foot past the brake to get to the throttle in the standard width Caterhams. I don't know what SV stands for but Nathan Down who worked at the factory back then and designed the SV said it was originally (and lovingly) called the Fat Bastard. The CSR2XX series is based on the SV frame and regular SVs are also still available. I agree they didn't ruin the shape and style of the classic Series 3 when they made the SV, I really like the look and comfort of mime. Skip BTW, I stopped by Nathan's new job today and found him happily working on the very last C type Jaguar built. He used to work for RMSC but now works in a vintage race car restoration and repair shop in Boulder, CO. I took some pictures of the C type and will post them up later in the off topic section of the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 DB6 wrote: what does "SV" stand for......Series 5 or Super Volume. It stands for SumoVersion. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnyG Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 SVelte G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian7 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 They first added length to the cockpit to accommodate taller people. I seem to recall reading many moons ago that the car itself is the same length, but they got the extra legroom by making the bulkhead in front of the fuel tank more vertical. Kept the top in the same place, "pushed" the bottom rearwards (now 'steeper') to give longer legroom. Could be nonsense, but thats what I heard; seems a simple low cost change, in keeping with the theme back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Take a look http://usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/403131879_sizecomparison.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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