1997 LOTUS ELISE

Early Elise S1 with Honda K20A2 Conversion, 225bhp.

Stark conversion kit. All work carried out by myself over a 3 year period to a very high standard. Everything that needed replacing was done.

Donor engine had approx 50k on it when fitted I was informed but before install I changed timing chain and tensioner, new water pump fitted, new alternator and starter, new vtec solenoid, new clutch and clutch release bearing.

Below is a list of the main things done but will be many more:

- full Stark conversion kit with up rated fuel pump and upgraded driveshaft grease.

- Hondata Kpro v4

-Tdi ultimate ‘drop in’ camshafts fitted

- M2 motorsport manifold and 70mm billet throttle body

- Gearbox overhauled and new bearings fitted

- Quaife LSD

- Full suspension refresh, wishbones shot blast and painted with POR 15, new bearings, drop links etc.

- EP wishbone bearings

- Uniball toe link kit

- Brake calipers all overhauled and painted professionally with all new seals

- Braided brake hoses

- EP sports exhaust

- Bucket seats and race harnesses

- Gaz Mono shock absorbers

- Odyssey light weight battery

- Upgraded headlights

- New alloy radiator with twin fans

- EP ‘Exige’ style spoiler

- Geo set up and rolling road tuning by HPE Automotive

- Stack dash repaired and tested professionally and new cover fitted

- Black hood in excellent condition

There are many more things changed that I will have forgotten. I’m an engineer and a bit of a perfectionist so everything has been done right and to a high standard.

Private plate included.

Original car is an early lightweight version and had MMC brakes. I have all the pre-conversion parts including MMC discs and original engine that can be purchased separately if wanted. Also have original seats available.

Mechanically the car has had everything done and runs perfectly. I have done just 3 track days since the conversion and everything ran perfectly.

The only small downside is the body work has a few small marks in places (no osmosis) and the front clam could do with a re-spray as has a lot of chips and a small crack. I was never bothered as it was only going to be a track car for me.

I’m only selling as I have another project, still a Honda Elise!

Loads of receipts and some service history pre conversion, 9 stamps in service book.

I had a garage certify the quality of the conversion to register the engine change with DVLA.

Mot expired but booked in to have done this coming Tuesday.

Any inspection welcome.

No time wasters please.