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I think you will find unless you set the stack to read both sides of the cap screws yor speed will read twice your speed. Neil Greer had this problem. As I said ,on my car anything above 98mph and the reading went wrong. No amount of adjustment corrected the problem. Mick

Miles My car would not read over 98mph, it would drop to 60+. I have changed the cap screws to bolts and cured the problem. I think the stack sensor tries to read both edges of the cap screw but above certain speeds it confuses it. Adjusting the gap between hub and sensor made no difference. Mick Edited by - mic on 6 Sep 2004 08:38:51

This was posted on the Duratec Performance website some time ago Thank you for your enquiry about the Duratec Cylinder Head that Cosworth is developing as a performance aftermarket part. For your information, this head is going to be part of a performance upgrade kit of parts that Cosworth is developing. The kit will include the head, 'Power By Cosworth' inlet manifold, inlet/exhaust cams, larger valves, valve springs, forged piston and connecting rods as well as a recalibration of the existing ECU. Whilst the kit is still very much in development, we aim to achieve 100bhp increase over the standard engine without resorting to forced induction and the increased weight of a turbo/supercharger. The kit of parts is still being developed and as such is not currently available. We aim to launch the upgrade kit (in conjunction with Ford) at the International Auto Salon (2-4 April 2004, Los Angeles Convention Centre) at which point we will be taking orders through Cosworth Racing Inc. at the following address: Edited by - mic on 25 Aug 2004 07:51:50

GWR motorsport have them. 01793 527373

The fuel guage does not need calibrating on the Caterham Stack, the oil and water warnings are preset.

Mike It wont be much help measuring mine or Jackals car. Our exhausts are a larger size tube and also set 18mm further forward as I used a different bellhousing when I built these cars. Mick

The alloy plates are not fitted with the new type ears. The new ears are machined all over where as the old type were rough finished around the edge. Mick

Its not unkown for diff mountings to break on cars with lots of power. The Duratec chassis is made for this. Its a lot easier to do when the the chassis is new than having to repair later. If your converting a car then its worth waiting to see what happens. Mick

Tom We did 200 miles on a track day with the Raceline sump with no problems, using CR500 tyres. Oil temp was inline with the water temp. Mick

Neil You will need to replace everything from the g/box forwards. You can reuse the radiator. Mick

Ammo "Allows me to sleep like a baby at night." Thats where you're going wrong Ammo, you should be working not sleeping. 😬 Mick

It is the brake servo pipe blanking plug. Without it there will be an air leak causing the engine to run weak. The plug should be a tight push fit. Mick Edited by - mic on 2 Jul 2004 19:39:39

It may not be the problem in this case , but its not unkown for the foam baffle to break up and block the pickup.

After the conversation I've just had, Ithink you should fit an old VW golf engine and auto box. 😬

Rich Its integral with the main loom. Mick

Richards car does not use an MFU. His starter button is wired to operate a relay fitted in the spare slot in the fuse box. If you are still stuck Richard give me a call. Mick

Jonn Give me a call on 01322430331. Mick

Ammo Ithink after 1994 chassis are OK. They have the correct holes for engine mounts made for Raceline, Minister etc.

Neil On the cars with widetrack thereis a spacer between the mounting eye and the sping seat. This is not used with the adjustable bilsteins. I'll send you a picture if you like. My new car is great, surprising what a difference the g/box and dampers make. Mick

Neil The caterham trackday dampers do not have the extension on them. Yuo have less droop but more travel before you reach the bumpstops. Mick

Alex Duratec sevens use the V6 Mondeo assembly, but I'm sure you could adapt it to fit your bellhousing.I have a picture if need it. Mick

Brian Phone number is 013224 30331. I'm in Erith, Kent. Just upthe road from Dartford tunnel.

Rich Fronts are 250 and rears are standard de-dion. If you want different rears let me know. I'm using uprated progressive springs on the rear of my new car.