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I just measure and buy generic stuff off ebay.

I like dowty seals as opposed to soft metal washers where possible.

That's what I was thinking with the cold weather. Although not sure it would be as much an issue with a static engine ? Although LPG Vaporizers by design would get very cold. I think they usually have a heating feature from the engine's hot water ? When it is stalling, is there any visible icing ? W...

You mention carbs, so is it stalling on LPG or petrol ? LPG does not use carburettors

Is the idle still at the normal engine speed it has always been ? Closed throttle position the same as it has always been ?

Any odd weather issues that might playa role ? things icing up ?

Thanks for that, those sort of things look ideal and even better, they’re something I can make instead of buying. Doubling up like that should allow you to make them very stable. Up to you whether you opt for a nylon or rubber solution. As said, some leaf spring bushes look like they might be usabl...

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In the early days, I just made 2 steel bobbins to replace the rubber bits and bolted it solid. And 20+ years later, even my LS is still bolted solid. Solves any tight clearance issues. Or you want something more rigid, this style of mount with 2 rubbers is common for Jap vehicles. Whether nylon, or ...

Give ITB or Ramair etc a call, or Green, K&N, even if they don't list something obvious, they might be able to help.

Probably one of the most popular swaps engines about.

Interestingly... Whilst binnin 20+ years of shite, found some paperwork from the RV8 stuff and the DW270 Typhoon cam. Although it's probably readily available anyway Intake Lobe centre 110deg ATDC Lobe centre separation 110 camshaft degrees Duration at 0.050" lift is 221 intake, 215 exhaust Cam...

https://www.test-meter.co.uk/kane-ega-45-exhaust-gas-analyser?_gl=1*17h7v74*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD9Kvdy1yiTDrKl-HecT-ZARuXFUpzPqMXP-lHaDe3oZVhGlfgcDWfYaAmN4EALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAAD3tMk1g1xJGBrsvlh0DNhKuB2OTn Or to some degree you can use a wideband kit, which is so...

My Discovery 1 V8 on carburettors failed its MOT on emissions, carbon monoxide level 3.71 versus Max limit of 3.50 failed it. Same thing happened last year I was lucky that time as there was a guy available to tweak the carbs. I have been looking at the Gunson gastester which according to the infor...

LOL, just seen one of the video's, it'll be wellll into Sports Libre anyway. Hell of a project !! Sort of a part spaceframe type project, exoskel etc etc The V8's are very cheap I believe, and of course turbo would be great. Although if staying near standard engine, maybe one of the Audi V6 supercha...

Always annoying that stuff like that will get forced into Sports Libre, which has lots of rules and ££ stuff needed.

Are you going for a transverse layout or longitudinal ?

I guess if Audi, must be a longitudinal and fwd type in line box ? Porsche PDK would be nice

I would say a cam swap makes the most sense.

So the question I have to answer now is do I live with this as-is or pop a new one in there? Not a job I particularly want to do (or pay for) but could make the car a whole lot more satisfying to drive. It's horrible having to do work... The experiment I tried with the turbo Mini and the Kent 286 w...