Can anyone confirm an engine number please . Is this a mk1 Vitesse engine HC3762E
Having done some checking up I think it is a mk1 . HC50001 onwards is a mk2.
I'm still deciding what to do regarding the system. Does anyone have a standard exhaust manifold , in good condition, clean with not much rust and very good down pipe studs?
It was indeed that very car I saw on Sunday just gone. About a month ago there was a black and white one racing at the Historic Sports Car meeting as well.
It performed badly.
I had a look at a racing Vitesse at Mallory today. It had what looked like two three branch manifold's into two pipes . It seemed to fit ok. Don't know if the rack had been moved. But surely moving the rack to allow clearance for the steering column will cause other issues?
What does 13/60 refer to in relation to a Herald? I was at a classic night recently and this guy sort of turned his nose up and said 'Oh, it's a 13/60' when looking at a Herald.
Rimmer's seem to get slated a little bit on here, why is that? I'm fairly new to the classic car scene. I have used Rimmer's a lot in the last year. OK they are not cheap but seem to have most of the parts I have been looking for and have dispatched them promptly.
I was thinking of fitting an electric fan as well. Demon Tweeks have a good range. I'm thinking for one thing they are safer, less chance of chopping your fingers off!
Also, it will save on wasted bhp. Not much granted, but every little helps.
Thanks for the information, very helpful. I looked on ebay last night and noticed that the Chinese one's I saw at £89 a few weeks ago are now priced at £229!
Right thanks. So, they don't sound as bad as some people make out. I did notice the welds were not all that pretty. Some of the alloy welders I have worked with in Aviation would laugh there socks off to be honest. But then again, this is going on a car not a jet engine. Honda Civic rad is something to check out as well.