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Hi I have been looking at the GTR for the passed few weeks and have a few questions I would like to ask the people who own/run these cars
1. Which is the best spec engine for power/reliability
2. I live in yorkshire and wondered about servicing set up ect
3. What are these cars like to own/drive I will only be using it as a weekend car. I went to see a 640 the other day and really liked the look of the car but wonder what this type of engine is like to look after reliability service intervals ect
As these cars are few and far between this is the only one I have looked at.
4. Any common faults or engines spec/cars best avoided and what to look out for.
Any information would be great
1. Which is the best spec engine for power/reliability
2. I live in yorkshire and wondered about servicing set up ect
3. What are these cars like to own/drive I will only be using it as a weekend car. I went to see a 640 the other day and really liked the look of the car but wonder what this type of engine is like to look after reliability service intervals ect
As these cars are few and far between this is the only one I have looked at.
4. Any common faults or engines spec/cars best avoided and what to look out for.
Any information would be great
I will be Looking for a car already made I won't be building it my self. I was just a bit shocked when I opened the rear to see a big old carb on a massive old V8 (I come from turbos and injection)
What cc is the 640 and the 720 I keep getting mixed answers some say 6.3 some say 7.0.
I'am looking for (all tho still unsure)a modern ultima with a fuel injected engine but with big power like the 640.
A few have mentioned the Ls3 -Ls7 I know these are sort of easy to get hold of but I want a desirable car for resale if I ever come to sell it.
Other option was to get a rolling chassis and drop an engine in but I don't have the time or space to do this.
Has any one around Yorkshire area got a 640 or an LS powered car that are willing to show me?
The one I looked at is the red 640GTR for sale on here but with me not knowing too much about these cars and wasn't in the postion to buy then as I still have my other car I didn't want mess the guy around asking for a test drive.
Great information coming across tho
What cc is the 640 and the 720 I keep getting mixed answers some say 6.3 some say 7.0.
I'am looking for (all tho still unsure)a modern ultima with a fuel injected engine but with big power like the 640.
A few have mentioned the Ls3 -Ls7 I know these are sort of easy to get hold of but I want a desirable car for resale if I ever come to sell it.
Other option was to get a rolling chassis and drop an engine in but I don't have the time or space to do this.
Has any one around Yorkshire area got a 640 or an LS powered car that are willing to show me?
The one I looked at is the red 640GTR for sale on here but with me not knowing too much about these cars and wasn't in the postion to buy then as I still have my other car I didn't want mess the guy around asking for a test drive.
Great information coming across tho
Thanks for the info so far.
I have been doing a bit of homework and still undecided really like the 640 power but with the LS engine as I want some thing I just turn the key drive and pop back in the garage when done service when required with out all the faff. ( am I asking too much for this sort of car)???????
I understand that these type of cars are hand built and will have a few niggles now and again but buying a built car should have all these little problems sorted out.
Are all the factory cars the same spec chassis/ suspension components? I don't want a low spec car with a high power engine in.
Are the SBC 640s as good as they say would it be worth getting one? Or find a LS powered car with similar power ?
The 640 I looked at is the red one for sale on here I was suprised on how well it was built and looked and really got me thinking about getting one.
It will be used mostly on the road with the odd track day/sprint 1/4 mile events but other than that nothing serious.
I have been doing a bit of homework and still undecided really like the 640 power but with the LS engine as I want some thing I just turn the key drive and pop back in the garage when done service when required with out all the faff. ( am I asking too much for this sort of car)???????
I understand that these type of cars are hand built and will have a few niggles now and again but buying a built car should have all these little problems sorted out.
Are all the factory cars the same spec chassis/ suspension components? I don't want a low spec car with a high power engine in.
Are the SBC 640s as good as they say would it be worth getting one? Or find a LS powered car with similar power ?
The 640 I looked at is the red one for sale on here I was suprised on how well it was built and looked and really got me thinking about getting one.
It will be used mostly on the road with the odd track day/sprint 1/4 mile events but other than that nothing serious.
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