David M Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Ok I am putting back together a k-series engine which I have stripped cleaned etc. but have a couple of questions: 1) VVC head with solid cams (converted) using a distributor, running off an Emerald I have a couple of individual coils is it better to stick to the distributor or go to individual coils? (the coils I have are 1 per 2 cylinder if that is standard and I have the right ones) 2) Gasket set - Is it worth investing in the Payen head gasket? Where is the best source for getting a full set? 3) I am looking at getting a new clutch assembly, this is a 200bhp+ engine would it still use a standard Rover K-series clutch assembly or should I be looking for something specific? 4) How important is it to get every bit of wire wool out of the cylinders... yep cleaned the pistons and have left bits all over, worried if I don't get everything it will cause problems, or will it just blow it all out on the first blat....? think that's it for now! thanks in advance David M Swapping 140bhp for 207bhp k-series project GF04RCE.... every day is a Caterham day!!!! He heee!!... pictures here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted June 17, 2008 Support Team Share Posted June 17, 2008 1) Go with the 2 coils (wasted spark) set up - I wish I had and will be converting this winter. 3) Caterham have standardised on one AP clutch for K series cars which will be fine with 200+bhp Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Whittington Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 2) Payan, definitely, get everything you need from Oilyhands (DVAPower) Dick -----And all I ask is a fast car and a momo to steer her by Racing is Life! Anything that happens before or after is just waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.cavanagh Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 well I have a VVC (trophy) EU3 engine converted to solid cams (285H) with roller barrels and emerld. Running wasted spark two coil pack EU3 set up and uprated headgasket with no issues so far. Though to get 200+bhp I assume you have done some porting work as you ain't going to get that with an un-fettled VVC head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 re: item 4...I'd guess you may want to remove wire wool from anywhere.....not the best stuff in the bores of oilways! Dannyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Neil, its had the DVA magic dust sprinkled on it with Scholar block and forged pistons etc. the upgrade was done a few years back, I picked the engine up off ebay (bargain), just needed cleaning out a bit... The car did 207bhp over at Dave Walkers.... David GF04RCE.... every day is a Caterham day!!!! He heee!!... pictures here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Dannyboy, that is kind of what I thought, may try washing it all out then finish of with a magnet to try and pick up anything that is left...... Note to self don't use wire wool for cleaning..... GF04RCE.... every day is a Caterham day!!!! He heee!!... pictures here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsta Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Make sure you dry it...water and steel gives rust....not good for oil ways either! I'd perhaps buy a gallon or two of parafin and wash it with that before assembly, then lightly oil (again before assembly) with that stuff for building an engine up (cam lube?) but, if in any doubt, call oily - he's the man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Though to get 200+bhp I assume you have done some porting work as you ain't going to get that with an un-fettled VVC head Ohh yes it can 😬 with 1227 or 1444 cams and dthtb's here is C7 TOP Taffia rear gunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinwhitcher Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 sound's like my old engine, did you get it from someone in Newcastle Martin MW 51 CAT Superlight No.171 now known as:Superlight DVA 250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Martin, it was formally James Moon engine but C777 had a bad accident the engine came up on Ebay from the breakers. I managed to get intouch with Neil Moon (James father) and tracked some of the history from DVA all thanks to Blatchat... Most importantly he came out of the accident ok!! David M GF04RCE.... every day is a Caterham day!!!! He heee!!... pictures here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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