yes, I will be rallying the car so no need for o/d plus they are alleged to be a bit weak when setting off the line (splines twisting) and it will probably save a little weight as well !
Its got the overdrive box in at the moment but I have a non o/d box to go in looking for a clutch assy with roller release bearing if anybody can point me in the right direction
sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand
Hi Andyb - is there a specific reason why you are changing to a non o/d box
Its got the overdrive box in at the moment but I have a non o/d box to go in looking for a clutch assy with roller release bearing if anybody can point me in the right direction
Got longer u bolts New axle to spring mounts New saddle plates New shocker mounts to weld to axle tube Will have to post a pic up when it's done just waiting for a suitable ford axle case
I would say std mk2 rs2000 springs would suit a std road car, lower but not to stiff coupled with the struts refurbed The measurement from wheel arch to floor was 23 inches
The rear is easy I will be having a play with lowering blocks as I have several sizes so will be able to give you some measurements soon
Wow, nice Andy, didn't know your car was this well equipped in the rear!! ;)
Was looking at the Gartrac chart, but can't really see which ones I 'd have to choose to get it lowered and stiffened up a bit... Could you give me an idea, by comparing them with yours?
'68 sunbeam rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO} I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
What bhp are they standard? Considering mines been stood between 25-30year she goes quite well. Obviously had full service etc
As standard they produce 88bhp which is not bad for a 1725cc 8v engine. As a comparison the Cortina's 1600 engine that was around at the same time produced 69bhp in the standard car and 88bhp in the GT.
Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda').
to think I nearly sold it a few months ago its certainly gone too far to sell it now !
sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand
I'm looking forward to getting some pics of it on your way to Preston on Saturday morning. Probably the closest it will get to here, so there's no selling out now Andy.
Also if you want to up the power output of your engine to 130hp it would be a lot less expensive to have your camshaft reground to E128 spec' and have your carbs retuned.
Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda').
Help needed with lowering Mk3humber (UMU) (1992)
Posted - 20 Jul 2013 : 10:12:15
