Winter upgrades... in the summer!

[russtik]

Sooooooooooooo as hinted elsewhere there may be more going on with my car than a clutch change. I'd been toying with the idea of doing something (relatively) drastic ever since getting the car and an opportunity arose recently which jolted me out of my procrastination. Shame it's all happening in summer time but hey-ho.

Needless to say it's an engine-out job with some tasty things planned. I'll not give the details just yet but here's a few pics to whet your appetite...

Oh and for those that don't know I'm currently running a standard Toyota 4A-GE mated to a Type 9 with Omex 200, twin Weber 40s and a custom exhaust manifold naturally which produces around 135bhp / 117 lb/ft.

[andyf]

One things for sure, you're definitely going to need a stronger clutch now

[russtik]

One things for sure, you're definitely going to need a stronger clutch now

The plan is to get Helix on the case.

[kenton]

It's not quite summer yet, How long will you be upgrading for? Helix, I have one in the westy, so far so good.

[jeffw]

I'd look at the AP Racing paddle range of clutchs.

[greenwoo]

It's not quite summer yet, How long will you be upgrading for?

come on Kenton, this is Russ, he can spend a morning deliberating at the deli about what to have in his sandwich, and then go to the bakers to get a roll......

[Tony B]

The new Martin - this is what makes this club great, always someone to take the piss out off

good luck mate, itll get there in the end....

[russtik]

The new Martin

How am I "a Martin"!? I've made a decision and I'm sticking to it!

[Fury1630]

Needless to say it's an engine-out job

I'm no engine expert, but that look about as "out" as it can be.

[Phil N]

New water pump?