scootz
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 11:23 AM |
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Picked Up Car...
Picked up a new (to me) Procomp LA Gold yesterday!
A one-owner 2002 car that's been road-registered, but used predominantly for sprinting.
Needs a bit of cosmetic TLC, road tyres, handbrake and MOT but it came at a bargain price, so can't complain!
The timing was a bit bizarre to say the least... I'd just dropped Matt (Procomp) a U2U asking about having an LA Gold built for me with a
red-top. Nothing fancy - the only requirements was that it should go, stop and turn well! Within a couple of hours of said U2U being sent, this
appeared in the classifieds!
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2.0 16v Vauxhall XE engine
QED 420 Cams
Up-rated Con-Rod Bolts
Twin Webber 45's
MBE Programmable Ignition
Tony Law Exhaust
Modified sump
Custom Ali Flywheel
5½" Twin Plate Alcon Clutch
Circa 210bhp
TranX Close-Ratio Straight-Cut Clubman Box
4.4:1 Diff
4-pot Alloy Alcon F3 Front Calipers
2-pot Alloy Alcon Rear Calipers
Floating Discs All-Round
Caged
Hopefully that should fit the brief!
So now I have to read-up on Red-Tops and Live-Axles as I know bugger all about either really! 
And already we have a Q... what's a safe RPM-Limit for these engines?
It's Evolution Baby!
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blakep82
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 11:30 AM |
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look forward to seeing it for sale for half what you paid 
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omega0684
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 11:46 AM |
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if your going to be using that on the road it may be worth dropping the diff to a 3.92?
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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bi22le
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 12:11 PM |
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I noticed that for sale.
A bit of a weapon that is.
Enjoy
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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scoop
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 12:33 PM |
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Awesome purchase Should be a very quick bit of kit. What are the wheels and tyres that are fitted in the picture?
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Stott
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 01:25 PM |
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He he, your post here doesn't convey how excited must have been about it!
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=141745
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grassracer
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 01:30 PM |
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Standard rods with ARP bolts are good for approx 8000rpm as long as you're not spending all day on the limiter....I know that as i've just
been doing similar research!!
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NOTE:This user is registered as a LocostBuilders trader and may offer commercial services to other users
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scootz
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 01:38 PM |
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It will not be sold anytime soon Blake (no... really... honestly)!
It's Evolution Baby!
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scootz
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 01:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Stott
He he, your post here doesn't convey how excited must have been about it!
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=141745
I was trying to be cool... but failed I guess seeing as I don't have a single 'cool-gene' in my whole body!
It's Evolution Baby!
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scootz
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 01:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by grassracer
Standard rods with ARP bolts are good for approx 8000rpm as long as you're not spending all day on the limiter....I know that as i've just
been doing similar research!!
Thanks for that!
It's Evolution Baby!
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procomp
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 01:40 PM |
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Hi
Well done. Ill get all the info asked for over to you on Monday once i can get into the workshop properly and Ivan's back from Silvertone.
Don't worry about the axle when done properly they are good for 250Hp and 180FtLb. And there's the later rear geometry that can be
installed easily to bring the grip levels up to the same spec as the current cars.
Speak soon. Cheers Matt
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scootz
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 01:53 PM |
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Thanks for all your help Matt... look forward to it!
It's Evolution Baby!
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matty h
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 02:18 PM |
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Saw that car for sale you got yourself a good car for excellent money.With what I consider to be best engine for a seven car.
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RichardK
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 03:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
look forward to seeing it for sale for half what you paid
ROTFL
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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D Beddows
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 03:55 PM |
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I give you 3 weeks till you've stripped it down/got the angry grinder out and bought loads of unnecessary stuff to try and convert it to IRS
because you're not happy with the idea of a live axle........which will be a shame because that's a cracking car as it is and
doesn't deserve/need to be 'improved' in any other way than cosmetics 
You don't have a great reputation for just letting things lie do you LOL
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scootz
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 05:03 PM |
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Oh you all know me so well!
I promise not to:
a). remove the engine, or
b). cut anything out of the chassis
It's Evolution Baby!
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SALAD
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 05:40 PM |
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Excellent engine....and spec 
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 05:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by grassracer
Standard rods with ARP bolts are good for approx 8000rpm as long as you're not spending all day on the limiter....I know that as i've just
been doing similar research!!
More than 8000 but definitely less than 9000! I've done unintentional practical research
My engine spec was more expensive to start with too (but pretty worthless afterwards!). I'd put mine down to operator error rather than any form
of mechanical defficiency on the part of the motor.
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scootz
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| posted on 27/8/10 at 06:18 PM |
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Eeek!
I think I'll set a self-imposed 8k limit!
It's Evolution Baby!
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 30/8/10 at 10:06 AM |
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if I was grasstracking a std bottom end on ARPS where the risk was 300 quid for an engine Id be running 8k limiter.
For a road car, where swapping the engine is work, the spec would result in a bit spend following a bottom end death and the extra few revs isnt
actually worth anything Id limit to 7250 and be done with it.
My Build Thread
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scootz
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| posted on 30/8/10 at 10:55 AM |
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Cheers Alilstair... I've been reading a bit more on them and was coming to the conclusion that 7.5k was probably as far as I want to go.
It's Evolution Baby!
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 30/8/10 at 11:05 AM |
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Don't forget, depending on the type of limiter you have, it may only save you with the engine under load. Mine was an expensive engine with the
limiter set at 7800 but one missed gear change was all it took (tell-tale showing about 9200!!)
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 30/8/10 at 11:52 AM |
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It's just one of those things;
how confident are you in vaux quality control on rods?
How confident are you on the life they have had thus far?
How much risk are you prepared to take?
You then either minimise cost (standard engine internals and a spare on the shelf) or minimise probability (not revving so hard)
IMHO on your spec going beyond 7500 is probably pointless anyway.
Nice car BTW, forgot to say in the first post!
My Build Thread
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scootz
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| posted on 30/8/10 at 01:00 PM |
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Ta muchly!
It's Evolution Baby!
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