kbf71
02-01-09, 02:04 PM
I race a 1.6i GTE in the 750MC Stock Hatch championship. Despite the word "stock" in the name, I assure you it is a reputable circuit racing championship! All cars (except Citroen C2 VTS) have to be either 1.6l 8v or 1.4l 16v, and using the standard engine for the model. All cars have to have standard bodywork and all glass (car alrady meets the wieght limit for the series so theres no real need for any lightening), as well as standard wheels (size and style). I have 4 14" SR alloys on the car, and the championship rules also dictate the tyre make and size (Yokohama A048R, M Compound, 185,60,14). Suspension can be uprated and that is already done on my car - I just need to get the engine sorted...
Oh yeah, and Camshaft is specified by the club! Standard Gearbox (and ratios) must be used!
Summary: I need to build a sh1thot E16SE that falls within the Championship's restrictive rules...
Here they are:
5.7: ENGINE:
The only modifications permitted to engines are
those listed in paragraph 1 (Modifications Permitted) below; if the
following texts do not clearly specify that you can do it, you
should work on the principle that you cannot. It is the
competitor’s responsibility to ensure that no prohibited
modifications have been carried out, if they are using an engine
not assembled by them.
1. Modifications Permitted:
It is permitted to reclaim engine blocks by fitting liners or by reboring
up to 0.5mm oversize using standard-pattern pistons only.
Replacement of valves, valve guides and valve seats with parts of
standard pattern and material. With the exception of cars listed in
6.3 of these regulations, all cars must use the camshaft specified by
the manufacturer of their vehicle as being the standard part for the
make & model of car being raced.
ECU is free and re mapping of the ignition and fuelling is
permitted. However no additional sensors can be added.
2. Modifications Prohibited:
Any other than those permitted in 5.7.1. The camshaft must remain
entirely unmodified; it is not permitted to regrind or reprofile or
grind from blanks. The standard cambelt cover/s must be retained.
Valve seat angles may not be changed; if the manufacturer
standard was single angle this must be retained with the
manufacturer’s minimum width. Any multi-angle seats must be as
manufacturer’s specification in any repair practice.
3. Location: Position and mounting method must be standard for
the model being raced. No additional engine/transmission supports
may be fitted.
4. Oil/Water cooling: Water radiators must remain standard in
design and position with no additional air ducting. Oil coolers are permitted if standard for the model being raced, but must be fitted in the standard
position; if none is fitted as standard an oil cooler may be fitted
within the overall periphery of the engine bay; no additional air
ducts are permitted. Internal baffles may be fitted to the standard
sump; the sump oil pick-up pipe may be modified.
5. Induction Systems: The complete standard induction system
must be retained in its entirety (see note in 1. Modifications
permitted, above); it is not permitted to add any covering,
whether heat-reflective/heat-resistant or not, to the inside or
outside of any part of the induction system. Air filter elements may
be removed or replaced by non-standard filter elements inside the
standard casing. Carburettor jets / fuel injectors may be changed;
choke flaps on carburettors and butterfly damper weight on throttle
bodies may be removed. No other modifications are permitted. The
crankcase breather may vent direct to a catch tank and any holes in
the air filter housing associated with the breather system may be
blanked off. If the vehicle is fitted with a ‘fly by wire’ (motorised) throttle this may be removed and replaced by a cable/ type actuation this may use a non standard throttle pedal.
6. Exhaust systems: Exhaust systems must exit at the rear of
the vehicle. Exhaust systems may not pass through the
driver/passenger compartment. Standard exhaust manifold must be
retained and may not be modified by the removal of material. The
remainder of the exhaust system including silencer is free but no
part of the manifold, piping or silencer may have any covering or
lagging, whether heat resistant, heat reflective or not.
All vehicles except those running in class B must be fitted
with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system. Close
coupled (in manifold) catalysts may be removed and
replaced with a catalytic converter fitted in the exhaust
system.
7. Ignition systems: The ignition system is free but no additional
sensors may be fitted. The ECU is free and re mapping of the
ignition and fuelling is permitted. However no additional
sensors can be added.
8. Fuel delivery systems: It is permissible to replace only the
fuel pump, fuel lines, and filter with non-standard items. Fuel
pressure valves are free, for both fuel-injected and carburetted
cars. Full regs here: EDIT(i cant upload links yet!)
So advice is more than welcome. I have an engine in the car already. Its pretty strong, but not strong enough (and it is completely standard!). So I need to have about 120bhp at the wheels to be truely competitive, but any gains will be good! Even if I only get upto 110bhp I will have a better chance! The car is capable of running top-20 in a series where 60-something is the norm, and most of the cars are evil Citroen Saxo VTRs! :mad:
Thankyou for reading so far. Not much left to go! ;)
First off I need a E16SE engine. I only want to spend around £100 max as a lot of parts are going to be replaced. If anyone can help me out let me know :) I am also running a standard exhaust setup, but looking to go to a 2.25" system. Any ideas?
I intend to race on with my current motor whilst builing a new one to replace the one I have. So I am willing to wait for the right deals to come up.
HELP ME BEAT THE FRENCH CARS! :D
Cheers,
Pip.
Oh yeah, and Camshaft is specified by the club! Standard Gearbox (and ratios) must be used!
Summary: I need to build a sh1thot E16SE that falls within the Championship's restrictive rules...
Here they are:
5.7: ENGINE:
The only modifications permitted to engines are
those listed in paragraph 1 (Modifications Permitted) below; if the
following texts do not clearly specify that you can do it, you
should work on the principle that you cannot. It is the
competitor’s responsibility to ensure that no prohibited
modifications have been carried out, if they are using an engine
not assembled by them.
1. Modifications Permitted:
It is permitted to reclaim engine blocks by fitting liners or by reboring
up to 0.5mm oversize using standard-pattern pistons only.
Replacement of valves, valve guides and valve seats with parts of
standard pattern and material. With the exception of cars listed in
6.3 of these regulations, all cars must use the camshaft specified by
the manufacturer of their vehicle as being the standard part for the
make & model of car being raced.
ECU is free and re mapping of the ignition and fuelling is
permitted. However no additional sensors can be added.
2. Modifications Prohibited:
Any other than those permitted in 5.7.1. The camshaft must remain
entirely unmodified; it is not permitted to regrind or reprofile or
grind from blanks. The standard cambelt cover/s must be retained.
Valve seat angles may not be changed; if the manufacturer
standard was single angle this must be retained with the
manufacturer’s minimum width. Any multi-angle seats must be as
manufacturer’s specification in any repair practice.
3. Location: Position and mounting method must be standard for
the model being raced. No additional engine/transmission supports
may be fitted.
4. Oil/Water cooling: Water radiators must remain standard in
design and position with no additional air ducting. Oil coolers are permitted if standard for the model being raced, but must be fitted in the standard
position; if none is fitted as standard an oil cooler may be fitted
within the overall periphery of the engine bay; no additional air
ducts are permitted. Internal baffles may be fitted to the standard
sump; the sump oil pick-up pipe may be modified.
5. Induction Systems: The complete standard induction system
must be retained in its entirety (see note in 1. Modifications
permitted, above); it is not permitted to add any covering,
whether heat-reflective/heat-resistant or not, to the inside or
outside of any part of the induction system. Air filter elements may
be removed or replaced by non-standard filter elements inside the
standard casing. Carburettor jets / fuel injectors may be changed;
choke flaps on carburettors and butterfly damper weight on throttle
bodies may be removed. No other modifications are permitted. The
crankcase breather may vent direct to a catch tank and any holes in
the air filter housing associated with the breather system may be
blanked off. If the vehicle is fitted with a ‘fly by wire’ (motorised) throttle this may be removed and replaced by a cable/ type actuation this may use a non standard throttle pedal.
6. Exhaust systems: Exhaust systems must exit at the rear of
the vehicle. Exhaust systems may not pass through the
driver/passenger compartment. Standard exhaust manifold must be
retained and may not be modified by the removal of material. The
remainder of the exhaust system including silencer is free but no
part of the manifold, piping or silencer may have any covering or
lagging, whether heat resistant, heat reflective or not.
All vehicles except those running in class B must be fitted
with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system. Close
coupled (in manifold) catalysts may be removed and
replaced with a catalytic converter fitted in the exhaust
system.
7. Ignition systems: The ignition system is free but no additional
sensors may be fitted. The ECU is free and re mapping of the
ignition and fuelling is permitted. However no additional
sensors can be added.
8. Fuel delivery systems: It is permissible to replace only the
fuel pump, fuel lines, and filter with non-standard items. Fuel
pressure valves are free, for both fuel-injected and carburetted
cars. Full regs here: EDIT(i cant upload links yet!)
So advice is more than welcome. I have an engine in the car already. Its pretty strong, but not strong enough (and it is completely standard!). So I need to have about 120bhp at the wheels to be truely competitive, but any gains will be good! Even if I only get upto 110bhp I will have a better chance! The car is capable of running top-20 in a series where 60-something is the norm, and most of the cars are evil Citroen Saxo VTRs! :mad:
Thankyou for reading so far. Not much left to go! ;)
First off I need a E16SE engine. I only want to spend around £100 max as a lot of parts are going to be replaced. If anyone can help me out let me know :) I am also running a standard exhaust setup, but looking to go to a 2.25" system. Any ideas?
I intend to race on with my current motor whilst builing a new one to replace the one I have. So I am willing to wait for the right deals to come up.
HELP ME BEAT THE FRENCH CARS! :D
Cheers,
Pip.