Took the Elise on the rolling road

[shnozz]

And not too unhappy by the result. 142.4 at the flywheel - 116.5 at the wheels. Won't exactly scare any of my mates on the TVR forums but for the hairdryer I was fairly happy with that.

[lawrence5]

Thought it had a B & C 160 kit ??

[shnozz]

lawrence5 said:

Thought it had a B & C 160 kit ??

yes mate, it does.

For the B&C thats not a bad figure from what I hear

[lawrence5]

You have a few other bits though don't you - manifold and induction ??

[cej]

that's not much Do you have a programmable engine management ? Induction kit ?

What's the exact setup ?

[bogie]

B&C 160 Kits usually make 145-50bhp ish...so not far out to be honest.....

was that at Emerald yesterday?...I was there too ...mine was a bit down also - 289bhp/203lb/ft

[hengti]

I wouldn't worry too much - rolling roads are notoriously variable - as are manufacturers claimed outputs
If it was tuned at the same time, you can atleast be happy in the knowledge that it's set up to be as reliable and efficient as is possible

>> Edited by hengti on Sunday 12th March 19:29

[shnozz]

cej said:

that's not much Do you have a programmable engine management ? Induction kit ? What's the exact setup ?

not programmable ecu but Caterham induction comes with the B&C 160 spec.

I am not disappointed being a realist. Too many people talk of big gains by adding an air filter etc and add each part manufacturers claims together to give a figure At least I know mine is from the RR.

Next step should be am emerald as it was running a little lean at the top end. However, how far I go down the tuning route with the K series is another matter. With mid 140s I think thats enough to be able to concentrate on my driving skills to get quicker.

[shnozz]

bogie said:

B&C 160 Kits usually make 145-50bhp ish...so not far out to be honest..... was that at Emerald yesterday?...I was there too ...mine was a bit down also - 289bhp/203lb/ft

Hi mate, 145 - 150 sounds fairly optimistic of the B&C kit from what I have heard. Mine seems to be fairly healthy compared to what others have reached but then its the right sort of mileage, has the 421 and Miles has only recently timed the cams so it should be running fairly sweet.

Mine was done at Surrey RR. Your figures sound impressive Love the new look by the way as well - now keep them gold wheels in the garage