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Sorry, the twin throttle bodies have been sold. Cheers, John

Thanks for the advice - I'll check it out. The more I think about it, the more I realise that a winged, baffled sump is definitely the way to go. Don't know why I didn't do it originally ... especially since I've installed this type of sump on other racecars I've owned! Cheers, John

Here is another mid-engined project ... check out http://www.f40.co.nz/f40/Car.aspx Good luck with your Esprit. John

Thanks gloverman, striker & XR8tt for your very useful (and fast) feedback. 1. gloverman - thanks for the offer of parts, but Andy Culpin from RaceFX in Auckland has given me a short-block that he had left over from another project. 2. striker - good suggestion Thomas. I also don't like the...

Hi Guys, I've just had the front connecting rod break in my 1UZFE ... well explode is probably a better description! It 'let go' in a fairly major fashion, punching a hole through the side and top (in the 'V' under the TB) of the engine block. The engine has recently (3000km ago) been totally...

Check out http://www.spr.co.nz/race_team/nearing_completion.php for images of original dual throttle bodies, and http://www.spr.co.nz/race_team/mods_July_07.php for images of new 8 throttle boby manifold. This car is currently for sale if you are interested. Asking US$55,000 Cheers, John

...strange, the link above doesn't seem to work, so try... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Performance/Carburation-induction/auction-107657620.htm?p=20

Hi Guys, I'm selling the dual intake manifold off my 1UZ powered racecar. If you're interested, check out... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...57620.htm?p=20 I'm situated in Auckland, New Zealand. If you know anyone who may be interested, please pass on the link. Cheers, John

Hi drifty 325/340, thought you may be interested in this ... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Performance/Carburation-induction/auction-107657620.htm?p=20 ... I'm selling the dual intake manifold off my racecar though TradeMe. Please pass on to any others in NZ who...

Hi e-solver, thought you may be interested in this ... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Performance/Carburation-induction/auction-107657620.htm?p=20 ... I'm selling the dual intake manifold off my racecar though TradeMe. Please pass on to any others in NZ who may be...

Hi Again Madmonkey. Don't know if you have definitely decided upon the individual throttle bodies, but if you are still looking for a more cost effective alternative check out...

G'day. The car needs to be strong (hense heavy) for rallying. The 6-day Dunlop Targa is tough on cars. We often get airbourne over humps (sometimes a metre high!), and there is a lot of rough (sometimes gravel) roads. For example, the extire flat floor / undertray is 5mm alloy ... a circuit car...

Diff is limited slip Jag XJS 3.54 ratio. Gearbox is currently W57, but last night I bought a W58. I'll use this new one, and keep the W57 as a spare.

Hi Ernie, very nice fabricating. You must be extremely pleased with the finished product! I'm very interested in your comment regarding using sealed aluminium boxes to vary the volume of your plenum chamber. This may sound like a silly question, but is the volume important? Is there a formula...

Yer, great minds etc etc ... I'm currently bidding on one in your area, Christchurch, but the bid has just jumped from $500 (mine) to $600 in one bid!

Wow, what a coincidence ... I've just realised that you responded to my post on the Bimmersport Forum yesterday (the question about a W57 or W58 gearbox for sale). What do you reckon the odds of that are!! John

Yo Mad Monkey, I'm currently doing the same thing. You may like to follow the thread I just posted regarding fabricating a cold air box for an eight throttle body manifold. It may be useful for you too. Cheers, John

Hi Guys. We are currently rebuilding the 1UZ in our racecar (see http://www.spr.co.nz/gallery.php), and we're also fitting the eight throttle body manifolds produced by A1 Turbos in NZ (http://www.a1turbos.co.nz/eight.html). They are also shaving and flowing the heads, while the engine is being...

As soon as the engine is rebuilt I'll put it back on the dyno, and will post results. Have entered the 6-day Dunlop Targa again (have competed 5 times) in October, so need to get the Sabre back together soon, to have sufficient time for testing. You staying up for America's Cup, race 4 too??

The twin pipes exit each side of the car, just in front of the rear wheels. Really tight for space, so haven't been able to incorporate a balance pipe between each side of the exhaust system. Yip, like Bimmers too. Have an E46 328Ci (lowered on 19" wheels); a 1999 740i with the 4.4 litre...