Manifold cleanup

I got this XR3 manifold a few months ago

After two weeks in vinegar and about 10 mins of wire hand brushing 

not to bad - its coated in oil for now - as i need to find a XR3 downpipe (double) and adjust it to fit the single SS1 down pipe. 

Edit: i need to use the existing SS1 downpipe which is a double flange with single downpipe

TBI + Megasquirt

I got a good deal on  a set of TBI's and Megasquirt kit from a CVH setup, the seller managed to get it running but went another direction. Pictures on the parts page

It needs some  more bits :

1.Trigger wheel, sensor and bracket

2.HP and LP pumps and fuel lines.

i have not really looked at the kit yet but it will be destined for a spare engine most likely.

Baseline test

First timed test from 30-50 mph in 3rd at WOT from 25mph- average of two runs.

Base run add to Road Test Page

A 'new' 1.6 CVH SS1 factory standard spec car figures from 1985:

30 - 50mph
3rd 6.3s
4th 8.8s
5th 12.3s

40 - 60mph
3rd 6.5s
4th 9.6s

5th 12.9s

 

Where to start..?

The planned attention areas will be:

• Get the engine running properly - at the moment the pick up is not great and I gather the camshaft is a high wear almost service item...standard new camshaft\lifters will be fine.

• Change the mechanical distributor for Megajolt- in the SS1 the distributor is tucked away under the windscreen and a bit of a pain to get to..

• Change brake pads and maybe discs 

• Inspect the suspension components

Once those have been attended to it will form a good base to start from and i suspect will make a marked improvement...  i will record  30-50 mph figures in third to gauge acceleration improvements.. and 50-0 mph for braking.
Top speed and 0-60 mph are not a priority and having had a Kawasaki ZX636r  ...irrelevant!

Small intro...

The trials of tribulations of my little red SS1, at the moment it's road worthy..just..but needs a some TLC to make it shine.

Being very simple ( both car and owner) they are easy to maintain and modify - most parts are relatively easy to obtain and the forum  RSSOC   (Reliant Sabre & Scimitar Owners Club) is full of invaluable information and tinker friendly members...

It has a 1.6 CVH engine but in RWD format with a Type 9 gearbox - enough for the road...

It handles nicely and neatly,  but the real appreciation will be on the track- and this is where i would like to take it.

Power is not the goal here.. but that's where everyone starts...