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Are there any members of the forum that have prepared a " full race" spec 8 valve water cooled VW 1.8 engine? I would like information as to the overall height of an "( uncut/skimmed/milled)" cylinder head, the standard combustion chamber volume of this head. Also need the overall height of...

Did I read on the forum that the latest Quaife/Tranex suffer from bad build quality? Any experience with these units as now produced? These units would be used in a Hewland MK.9 Transaxle with "M" gear sets to try and uprate the Torque Output that these units can handle with the current...

Could anyone on the forum suggest a source for top quality 37/39MM Lifters for an Alfa? Thanks for any information. Jerry

Could any of the VW racers on the forum please provide information on where I could locate a top quality water pump with a METAL IMPELLER? Should any other modifications be made to the pump such as removing impellers, using a larger/smaller pump pulley, (will be Gilmer). Any other suggestions...

I have a question about servicing Spridget Brake calipers. The shop manuals state that the calipers are not to be "SPLIT" into two parts to replace the piston seals and retaining rings. I have talked to a long time retired service manager for a BLMC shop that told me it was OK to " separate"...

Could anyone on the forum please advise as to what a realistic figure to calculate volumetric efficency for the engines listed above might be? This would be for a highly modified production race engine. Appreciate and insight and thanks for your time and consideration. Jerry

Could anyone suggest a shop that does excellent porting combustion chamber work and other cylinder head work for the water cooled 8 valve non cross-flow VW head that was used on the VW Rabbit/Sirocco from the late 70'2 to early 80's? thanks for any information and your time and consideration...

Could anyone in the forum suggest a cure for the over oiling problem, (excess oil), thru the rocker shaft/rocker arms for the 1500CC BLMC Midget/Spitfire? The rocker arms are roller with bearings rather than bushings. Appreciate any insight and suggestions and thanks. Jerry

Could anyone on the forum please direct me to a dependable contact for Weber Carb info and parts ordering at Redline? Thanks for any information. Jerry

Could anyone on the forum please supply information about the shift forks that were used on the early WERACE Hewland/Webster based single rail transmissions that were fitted to the Midgets and Spitfires? Were they Hewland/Webster, modified BLMC pieces, or custom made units? Would appreciate...

Could anyone on the forum direct me to a source for Eutectic 680 weldling rods? I need to purchase a dozen Eutectic XUPER CGS; part number EUT680-32-5K 1/8" diameter or Eutec -trode 680S also 1/8" diameter. There is no Eutectic dealer or distributor in my area and I really do not need a 11...

I am looking for any information concerning the WERACE Hewland/Webster based gearbox built/sold by H. Todd Wheeler in the late 70's early 80's. This box was built to fit 1500 MG Midgets or Spitfires. Does anyone have this type of box or have any info on this unit? Appreciate any information...

Could anyone on the forum direct me to a shop that can do form grinding? I need to have six flutes/keyways that are 60 degrees apart cut into a hardened/heat treated shaft 1 inch OD. Appreciate any information and thanks. Jerry

Would any Spitfire 1500 or MG Midget 1500 racers on the forum know if there is an alloy or aluminum gearbox case available in the US for the single rail MK.IV 1500 transmission? I know that Canley Classics has such a box for the MK.IV 3 rail. Appreciate any information and thanks. Jerry