22-12-2018, 07:07 AM
HI, Steve here in Tucson AZ . USA . I race 1940 American Bantam with '37 English Austin engine at Bonneville Salt Flats . Many mods to engine which I will cover as this goes . This winter I am updating to Garrett gt12 turbo with port fuel injection running methanol fuel . There will be air to air intercooler in front of radiator and 2 injectors , (1 each port) from underneath pointing at valve with ECU (engine control unit) controlling all the functions, ignition, ( deadfire , with flywheel 60 -2 teeth notched for signal from magnet in crankcase ) , and fuel delivery . I was using (2) 1 1/4" S/U with modifications , ( light spring , larger vent holes , butterfly and shaft trimmed , piston rising out of throat ) . Valves are from Ford Ztec ,smaller stems , stainless , lighter. Followers drilled , shortened , no lock nut ,small head . Valve retainers titanium . Hadley crank and rods , ali. oil pan , electric water and oil pump , adjustable timing gear , stock flywheel and clutch , 4 spd. close ratio transmisson . [img]dscn 1966jpg[/img]
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