Here is an extract from the Modified Vehicle Report I have to supply to my insurance company.

Engine Modifications (2512cc, ??BHP at ??RPM, ??lb/ft torque at ??RPM)

Opel CIH 2.0S Block with the following:-
                        - bored to 97mm (2mm oversize), relieved to allow fitting of 2.4L crankshaft
                        - Manta 400 2.4L Steel Billet "knife edged" & lightened Crankshaft (85mm stroke)
                        - Farndon I-Beam Con Rods – 134.1mm between centres, 55mm big end, 22mm small end
                        - Omega Forged 97mm diameter pistons with 6.5mm dome, compression height of 31.5mm
                        - Risse Motorsport 30% higher duty Oil pump (with integral crank sensor mounting)
                        - Cast Iron Oil Pump Cover (Vauxhall/Opel Part No. 3448844)
                        - Engine Compression ratio 11.43:1
Opel CIH 2.2L Cylinder Head  flow bench modified by Jim Garrard, Competition Cylinder Head Developments, Driffield, East Yorkshire, with the following:-
                        - Special Competition 5/16" valve guides designed by Jim Garrard
                        - 47mm Inlet, 40mm Exhaust Valves, have 5/16" stems, with valve profile designed by Jim Garrard
                        - Modified Opel hydraulic lifters (tappets) with flat topped insert
                        - Cam Effects 1.557 ratio Roller Rocker Arms (modified for use with 5/16" stemmed valves)
                        - Comp Cams Dual Valve Spring, 95lb/in installed pressure
                        - Hardened Steel Exhaust Dual Valve Spring Seats
                        - Hardened EN24 Steel Dual Valve spring Caps
                        - Cam Effects Stud Girdle
                        - Special Piper Cams 290° duration solid lifter Camshaft (12.60mm valve lift with 1.557 ratio rockers)
                        - Kent Cams Vernier Pulley
Fuel – Super Unleaded Petrol (97 RON)
Ray West Racing 2.2L DCOE Inlet Manifold Set
Tony Law special 4-2-1 Exhaust Manifold, with Ceramic coatings inside & out to reduce engine bay temperatures
Tony Law special 2 1/2" (63mm) 3 box re-packable exhaust system
Modified Vauxhall Frontera 2.4i Alloy Rocker Cover
Modified Risse Motorsport 2.2L CIH lower section thermostat housing
Opel 2.0L CIH upper section thermostat housing
Thermostat removed from Thermostat Housing
Modified Mechanical Water Pump Housing
Block breather located at site of original mechanical fuel pump
Baffled engine sump
Lightened & Balanced Flywheel, modified for Sierra Cosworth 9.5" clutch and cover
EWP Electric Water Pump and EWP Controller

Ignition/Injection and Engine Management System

Emerald Cams M3D Distributorless Engine Management System
Modified Manta GTE Distributor module (with no internals) to drive oil pump
Vauxhall Fronterra 2.4i Crankshaft Pulley with Integral 60 - 2 Timing wheel
Vauxhall Fronterra 2.4i 60 - 2 Crankshaft Timing Sensor
Citroen Xantia 2.0 Distributorless Ignition Coil (Lucas Part No. DMB200)
Twin 48mm Type TH Jenvey Throttle Bodies
Foam Filled Road/Competition Fuel Tank, with level sender, and sample/drain valve
Competition Fuel Pump and pre- and post-Filters (fuel pressure 37psi)
Competition fuel pressure regulator
330ccm Pico Fuel Injectors
Trevor Lewis Kevlar Air Box
Fibreglass air filter box (home made)
K&N Air Filter (Part No. RD-1400)

Transmission Modifications

Suspension Modifications

Steering Modifications

Brake Modifications

Body Panel Modifications

Strengthening Modifications

Other Body Shell Modifications

Accessories

Ridgard Steel framed racing seat (driver’s side) with 4 point clubman racing harness
Original passenger seat (removable) with 3 point clubman racing harness
Terra Phone Intercom system for driver and passenger
Non standard washer bottle
Twin windscreen washer jets
Electrical cut-off switch
Electrical cut-off and Fire System draw wires on passenger side on scuttle panel between bonnet and windscreen
Large amber oil pressure warning light
RaceLine RL-7 8" x 15" Wheels (Tires - Avon Turbospeed Sport 205/50 x 15")
Quaife Gear Selection Indicator (for Quaife sequential gearbox)

Additional Modifications

Competition style fuse/relay panel (using blade type fuses)
Driver's Instrument Panel replaced with Stack ST8130P Road/Rally Dash Display System
Side repeater indicators on front wings
Complete Electrics rewired throughout to suit
Battery/Battery box moved to front passenger foot well
Interior carpeting, sound proofing materials and rear seat removed
Air heater fan and matrix removed
Aluminium fire wall fitted between passenger compartment and boot
Aluminium oil breather bottle for engine in engine bay
Competition fuel pressure regulator in engine bay
Thermostatically Controlled (70°C) Oil Filter Sandwich Plate with cooler ports
13 Row Oil Cooler fitted in front of radiator
Oil Temperature Sensor for Stack ST8130P in Oil Cooler Return Pipe
Speed Sensor for Stack ST8130P on driver's side front wheel
Electric Fuel Pump and fuel filters in boot
Radiator from 8V Vauxhall Astra with uprated 4 row staggered core
Electric Radiator Fan with electronic thermostat and manual switch
Electrical System Isolator Switch located in dash board
2.25Ltr Manual Fire Extinguisher System (2 nozzles in engine bay, 1 nozzle in passenger compartment under dash board)

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Last updated: Saturday, 25 September 2004.