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This page contains a list of modifications I am considering for the future. I have included a couple of previous years, so that you can see what we have already done. I didn't get the new 2512cc CIH engine completed in 2002, because I was waiting for the Cam Effects Roller Rockers, so everything has slipped somewhat. New stuff for 2005 and beyond has been added, after I started reading about Superchargers on the WWW recently. For those of you who have a look at this page occasionally, you may notice that the 16V head project and the Turbo project have disappeared. It looks like Kerrie Thornton will be putting the 16V head on his own 2.4L CIH block, and will probably be putting the completed engine in a Manta A. Hopefully, he will allow me to keep updating the CIH 16V Head page as the project continues. My 2005 High Compression/Low Boost Turbo Project went south, after I read that a Whipple Supercharger is much more efficient than the older Roots type Superchargers. Installing a Supercharger appears to be no more technically difficult than installing a turbo, although almost certainly more expensive (of course!), and they don't suffer from lag like a turbo. Superchargers are very rare here in the UK on the road and especially on the track, and their distinctive sound is truly awesome. Also, Harri Salminen, from the Opeltuners Web Site, is already doing a 400BHP CIH Turbo project, so just to be different (as usual!) I'm going to see what I can do with a Supercharger. 2000 - Complete the change to fuel injection and full Engine Management Control - Completed. - Install Quaife/Sierra sequential gearbox - Completed. - Install Rear Disc Brakes - Completed
2001 - Replace dash and all gauges with Stack ST8130P Road/Rally Dash Display System - Completed - Replace mechanical Water Pump with an EWP (Electric Water Pump) and Controller - Completed
2001/3 - Build new 2512cc Engine - Problems on rolling road! Read about it here
2003/4 - 12V electrically heated Windscreen - Completed - Competition Style fuse/relay panel - Completed - Manta i240/400 Replica Road Body Kit - Completed
2004/5 - Lightened doors & polycarbonate windows - Maybe Kevlar door skins & cards -
Finish1999/2000 Suspension changes - Awaiting car to be back on road
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Buy Cam Effects Roller Lifters - Fit fibreglass/kevlar racing seat for passenger - Replace all side and rear glass with polycarbonate
2005/6 - Rear Axle strengthening/replacement, ready for Supercharger project - New 10" wide rear wheels, ready for Supercharger project - Manta 400 replica Rear Wheel Arches, for 10" wide rear wheels
2006/9 - Low(ish) boost Supercharging using Whipple Supercharger - Charge Cooler (Water Cooled Inter-Cooler) - Install Cam Effects Roller Lifters, and buy Roller Cam to suit Supercharger - More efficient and larger alloy radiator, for better engine cooling - Water Injection, for just a bit more go (and extra cooling) at WOT (Wide Open Throttle)!!!
2010 & beyond - Increase Supercharger boost, slowly! - Stronger gearbox (for flywheel power above about 300BHP) - Competition Data Logging System Back to Top |
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