Hi all,
I just bought a used '98 superlight. I've wanted one for years. I've been tracking a Z06, and decided to do something different, so I sold it and got the Caterham. I went out to buttonwillow once with it, and the fun factor is huge!
This car has a lot of miles and needs a lot of work. I've already got new hubs, rotors, brake pads, hoses, and bits ordered from Caterham U.S.A. The engine failed a leakdown and compression test miserably, so I'm having it rebuilt by a local race shop. $5,000 for the rebuild and tune. Ouch.
I have a few questions:
1. Does $5,000 sound like a lot for a rebuild and dyno tune? They are going to do a lot of machining, port work, forged internals, better oil pump, balancing, etc. It seems a little more than I'd like to pay, but I might save some money and hassle in the long run with a race built motor. The cams that are on it already are supposed to make 175 hp, so this seems like an adequate setup.
2. I lost oil pressure on the long sweepers. Is a good wet sump pan adequate for racing? The dry sump system would be great of course, but I'd still like to operate on a budget. I will be running on R compounds, and I've read that a dry sump is a must?
3. What are you guys (or gals) using for a roll bar or cage? How safe are these things with a FIA roll bar vs a cage. I will use the car on the street some, and don't like the look of the cage as well, but am on track with a lot heavier cars!
Thanks for any suggestions!
Justin
I just bought a used '98 superlight. I've wanted one for years. I've been tracking a Z06, and decided to do something different, so I sold it and got the Caterham. I went out to buttonwillow once with it, and the fun factor is huge!
This car has a lot of miles and needs a lot of work. I've already got new hubs, rotors, brake pads, hoses, and bits ordered from Caterham U.S.A. The engine failed a leakdown and compression test miserably, so I'm having it rebuilt by a local race shop. $5,000 for the rebuild and tune. Ouch.
I have a few questions:
1. Does $5,000 sound like a lot for a rebuild and dyno tune? They are going to do a lot of machining, port work, forged internals, better oil pump, balancing, etc. It seems a little more than I'd like to pay, but I might save some money and hassle in the long run with a race built motor. The cams that are on it already are supposed to make 175 hp, so this seems like an adequate setup.
2. I lost oil pressure on the long sweepers. Is a good wet sump pan adequate for racing? The dry sump system would be great of course, but I'd still like to operate on a budget. I will be running on R compounds, and I've read that a dry sump is a must?
3. What are you guys (or gals) using for a roll bar or cage? How safe are these things with a FIA roll bar vs a cage. I will use the car on the street some, and don't like the look of the cage as well, but am on track with a lot heavier cars!
Thanks for any suggestions!
Justin
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