Owner James Wilson thinks that it is capable of a 0-60 time
of around 4 seconds and a standing quarter mile time of about 12 seconds.
Turbo Dynamics (01202 487 497) designed a big hybrid turbocharger for the
car with a maximum boost pressure
of 28 psi.
James recorded a time of 13.4 seconds at the Santa Pod drag racing strip
but has since increased the boost from 14 to 24 psi, added a limited slip
differential and a paddle clutch.
The biggest problem was getting enough fuel in so the head was machined
to take Bosch green injectors and the engine management system re-mapped
after six hours on the rolling road.
The pistons have been modified for a lower compression ratio of 7.8:1,
James and his friend Trevor built the engine with a Japanese imported steel
crank from Fensport. (01354 696968 ) after he snapped the standard crank
at 240bhp racing a 355 (Ferrari?) with the revs on the limit in fifth gear.
The car feels quite normal to drive until the power is unleashed – it`s
a normal car only faster.
Other suppliers :- Trevor, Baldyne Engineering (01959 540205) Pace Products
(01284 850960) Cheesman Products (01483 768189)
The car was featured in "REVS" magazine April 1999 and was at the time
for sale at £5500 James Wilson on 01306 886461