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I'd say, if you can patch the current engine up again without throwing tons of money at it it's got to be worth a look.
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Alternatively, I know Ford zetec engines are very popular with the kit car crowd; presumably for a reason
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synXero wrote:It's simple.
What you need to do is buy back ex-Mule.Remove the 3S-GTE from it, and fit it to this.
400 laggy boosting HPs would be ideal in a featherweight!
slipping clutch wrote:option 3 Phil then have a super charger fitted when time/money allow! and not a huge silly one ether- I think that combo may well be what your after?
Ben wrote:Off with its head!![]()
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Good to see some progress already, I definitely think you're on the right track trying to get it back together and running properly without throwing loads of money at it.I'll be following this with interest once your back from the States
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Out of interest, will the head be OK with the current damage once the new pistons, rings etc are in? It doesn't look like the calve seats are damaged..
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pistol pete wrote:
i do reakon an SC in a kit car would suit as its like a more power full na really just with a good wine as power is instant..
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GeorgeL wrote:This is little car sounds like it is going to get a whole lot more interesting thats for sure.Personally i dont know what id do in your shoes Phil.
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all i know is that im gutted i didnt get a hurl in it
however, i reckon id try get it running again with its current engine and go for a high compression full blown NA effort.![]()
Thats a shame about the grub screw..
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however, as they say.
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everything happens for a reason buddy
maybe it was a sign to get the car going how you would like it to.
Magic Beans wrote:GeorgeL wrote:This is little car sounds like it is going to get a whole lot more interesting thats for sure.Personally i dont know what id do in your shoes Phil.
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all i know is that im gutted i didnt get a hurl in it
however, i reckon id try get it running again with its current engine and go for a high compression full blown NA effort.![]()
Thats a shame about the grub screw..
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however, as they say.
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everything happens for a reason buddy
maybe it was a sign to get the car going how you would like it to.
It'll be fixed so the ride's still on, no matter what I'm driving at the time