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by jaybrand
Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: 3.0 litre stroker
Replies: 33
Views: 10191

3.0 litre stroker

anybody done one of these and what parts are involved .done a quick search but could only find a link which is not active
by jaybrand
Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:29 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Question for the rally guys
Replies: 6
Views: 330

Re: Question for the rally guys

hi mark i have a325 challenge rally car.we use the standard 2.5 engine and box with uprated diff.all details are available at www.205cup.co.uk.our cars normaly run in class b12 2000-2500cc unfortunatly this is against the big bucks mk2 escorts.but we have finished top five on many events and actuall...
by jaybrand
Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: 2.8 crankshafts
Replies: 37
Views: 4104

Re:

im useing 320 rods at mo.tryed early and late pistons. but still catching,part number on crank is 1439413 any ideas what crank this is from
by jaybrand
Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:54 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: 2.8 crankshafts
Replies: 37
Views: 4104

Re:

been playing with different pistons trying to get clearance on the crank but its still catching on the crank webs just before tdc.can see on wiki the s52 /m54 crank is longer stroke anybody no what conrods they use with the above crank?. it says they use stock 325 pistons to give 3.0 litres but does...
by jaybrand
Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: 2.8 crankshafts
Replies: 37
Views: 4104

Re:

im useing early pistons and have taken 14mm off as per the wiki thread .will try a bit more. i am useing 89 320 rods ,89 325 block,and 86 high comp pistons .thanks for the help
by jaybrand
Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: 2.8 crankshafts
Replies: 37
Views: 4104

yhats what i suspected just wondered if anyone had any numbers so i can make doubley sure .my crank has two wood rough keys on the nose if that gives any clues
by jaybrand
Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: 2.8 crankshafts
Replies: 37
Views: 4104

eta cranks are 2.7 this is a 2.8
by jaybrand
Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:01 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: 2.8 crankshafts
Replies: 37
Views: 4104

2.8 crankshafts

just started my 2.8 build .i have machined down my piston skirts and assembled them on 2 litre rods.when i assemble a piston onto the crank and turn the engine over the base of the piston catches on the crank web.i suspect the crank i bought of another zoner is not correct.does anyone no what markin...
by jaybrand
Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:59 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Brakes - talk to me...
Replies: 42
Views: 2178

Re: Brakes - talk to me...

i have pagid front and rear pads .brake fluid ap 600 racing fluid changed every four events braided brake lines all thru the car. if i put more bias to the rear to help the fronts it eats the rears after two meetings. never had any fade and pagid fronts work well ,was just looking at a sensible pric...
by jaybrand
Wed Apr 28, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Brakes - talk to me...
Replies: 42
Views: 2178

was going to post the same question!!!!.i have heard you can use audi/golf front discs and mazda rx7 calipers for the front and e36 rear vented discs and calipers on the rear .is this correct ? wont to keep standard 15" inch wheels as have a good supply of tarmac tyres.