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Rallye
22-11-2008, 17:42
Car was down at Circuit Motors today for a much needed tune up.

I had the following done:
45's balanced, floats adjusted and new jets.
Ignition and cam timing.
Cylinder compression test
1)185, 2)180, 3)185, 4)190
Before and after run on the dyno.

Made 110 atw, there is more in there. Biggest difference is the driveability of the car in the mid range, feels a whole lot better. Maximum respect to Paul Shepherd, he knows his cars.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll261/mqfords/Dyno1.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll261/mqfords/Dyno2.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll261/mqfords/Dyno3.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll261/mqfords/Dyno4.jpg
mk1gaz
22-11-2008, 18:07
A usefull gain after the tune up :)
gixer1000
22-11-2008, 18:45
Nice looking Mex,I wish i had kept mine.:crybaby: :crybaby:
jimmer
22-11-2008, 19:18
The car looks very smart. How much money do they charge please?
Rallye
22-11-2008, 20:40
The car looks very smart. How much money do they charge please?

Came recommended by steve p.
I have used Circuit Motors next to Castle Combe Race Circuit.
Its done on the rolling road, I think they charge £50 an hour plus what jets they need to use, or you can book the whole morning for £150.
They are very good.
npikey
22-11-2008, 21:52
Should get a bit more, as ive a standard 2.0 with a fast road cam twin 45's 118 at the wheels ;)
Pit69
23-11-2008, 16:53
I agree with npikey, i had mine tuned in July by a company in Sitingbourne Kent who deals in Webber carbs mainly. I have a standard 2.0L engine with standard cam and twin 45's on it that were missfiring like anything :( , He gave me a printout before and after, it was knocking out 103 before and 118 afterwards....:D

Would recomend him to anyone, and only cost £105 including rocker cover gasket.....:)
Rallye
23-11-2008, 17:39
I agree with npikey, i had mine tuned in July by a company in Sitingbourne Kent who deals in Webber carbs mainly. I have a standard 2.0L engine with standard cam and twin 45's on it that were missfiring like anything :( , He gave me a printout before and after, it was knocking out 103 before and 118 afterwards....:D

Would recomend him to anyone, and only cost £105 including rocker cover gasket.....:)


I'm know there is latent power in the engine. I gotta hunch what it is, but won't know for sure untill I have the right funds.
Definately not the tuner though, he's solid.
TimGR
23-11-2008, 17:54
Nice car.

How come on the 2nd run the engine made 4.1 bhp more at the fly, but 6.8 more bhp at the wheels :confused:
Rallye
23-11-2008, 18:22
Nice car.

How come on the 2nd run the engine made 4.1 bhp more at the fly, but 6.8 more bhp at the wheels :confused:

You're right, i've lost 2.7bhp somewhere !
marky4
23-11-2008, 21:30
well worth the tune up and good to know there's more power there if you want it :)
TimGR
24-11-2008, 14:51
You're right, i've lost 2.7bhp somewhere !

No, the opposite, the drivetrain seems to have found an extra 2.7 bhp!