So in a fitting tribute to my inability to stick to a plan when it comes to this car, I am changing direction again and am planning on using a turbo on the A-series. Why you may ask? The biggest reason is that I was having trouble finding a supercharger solution that fit with the spirit of the car. I thought that I had a line on a Schrrock unit, but that went cold. Although I do like the Eaton solution that some people are using, and that Moss and others sell. The blower is horribly over-sized for the A-series. Thus I am focusing on a small turbo, Garrett 1241.
Now, you say, Jay you said you wouldn't do a turbo because its so difficult to do with carbs??? I say exactly! I am now planning on running EFI on the car. I think the Holley two barrel EFI kit, 550-200, would be perfect for this application, right size for the application, already set-up with the needed sensors for forced induction.
Overall I think this fits nicely in the spirit of the car. A small easily spooled turbo, on a mild-reving, 5000 rpm soft limiter with 5500 redline. Also this will allow for a free flowing exhaust with little silencing, but without a huge amount of noise.
I am still looking for a 5 speed conversion for the car. I am starting to sway from the Ford Type 9 box and am thinking about the transmission from a Datsun 210. My only hesitation on these boxes is the seeming lack of spares/new rebuild parts in comparison to the ubiquitous Type 9 components.
I have also purchased a new dual core aluminum radiator for the car and will work on mocking up the new radiator in the car soon. I am working with Piper Cams in the UK to try to get a performance cam and adjustable timing gear for the car. The only hold up is shipping at the moment, but I am trying to work through this and hopefully I will have good news on this front in the coming weeks.
Keep the Rubber Side Down
- Jay
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