pumpers
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 posted on 23/2/03 at 11:47 AM |
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do i need to rebore?
Here we go, the first of probably thousands of questions for all you knowlegeable people.
I'm building a locost, hopefully to race in the 2004 championship. The chassis is done, the engine stripped and about to be rebuilt. Money is tight
so qu 1:
If I dont rebore the engine how significant will this be for race day? I'm not looking to win ( yet!!!) but would like to be able to compete with
at least one back marker!!! I don't want to come last purely due to a lack of power, only my lack of driving skill!!!
2. Whilst everything is still in bits should I be looking to do anything else thats legal but not really mentioned in Rons book??
3. Any other advice much appreciated!!!
Cheers Pumpers. 
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chrisg
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| posted on 23/2/03 at 05:35 PM |
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As it's a race question, might be better asking the racers in "race issues" but I don't think you're going to be competative without all the
cc's you can get.
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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locost7-online.com
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| posted on 28/2/03 at 08:04 PM |
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If the bores are worn yes you will need a rebore, its pointless rebuilding it otherwise, idealy you need to go to maximum oversize, You cant beat CC
for performance.
you will probably want to deck the block too to bring the compression up, this will help on race day, the head is the key area, if the valve seats are
cut with 3 angle seats and everything like valve springs are perfect its worth loads.
I build engines for a living at C C Engine services, im happy to help with any engine problems. Incidently I have a race series spec engine in my
locost, just run in, im selling it as im not entering championship, and im fitting a 1700.
If you or anyone wants it ill guarentee it and sell it for £550, no offers...done about 600 miles.
John
Locost Xflow 150bhp injected! Sold :-(
Facebook blog https://www.facebook.com/Johns-Tiger-Avon-Build-814223212056368/
PLEASE NOTE THIS MEMBER IS NOT A TRADER.
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