Anyone know the history of this car that’s up for sale??

[djwhittaker14]

I’m looking at purchasing a Caterham but am fairly new to the cars. I like the look of this one however was looking for advice on the engine (ie reliability vs power output) and any information on how much of a job removing the cage would be and fitting a windscreen and FIA roll bar. Any help appreciated.

https://www.millwoodcaterham.co.uk/v002ewx

[djwhittaker14]

Thanks for the help. It would primarily be for road use with plans to do some track work in the future, so thanks for the advice. It would definitely only be for summer/dry weather and I have been in touch with Jon who was very helpful. He has sent me the invoices for some of the work and after a lot of research it all seems like the right and expensive stuff (DVA head, piper cams, DK crankshaft, omega pistons and liners, arrow rods, K6 Ecu etc). I didn’t think too much about the noise of the straight cut gears however it is a 5 speed and not a 6 speed when looking through the invoices so potentially slightly better suited to touring. Not 100% on the ratios though.

[djwhittaker14]

These are the engine and gearbox specs as sent over:
Engine:

- 1.8 litre K series, producing 235BHP, 160 ftlbs torque at 8500 RPM;
- Dave Andrews (DVA Power) modified cylinder head;
- 1227 Piper cams;
- Piper adjustable pulleys;
- Jenvey 42mm throttle bodies;
- Pico 480 injectors;
- Carbon fibre induction trumpets and backing plate;
- Adjustable fuel regulator;
- Emerald ECU;
- Doug Kiddie Crankshaft;
- Arrow connecting rods;
- Omega floating pistons;
- QED banded liners;
- Steel oil pump gear;
- Vandervill bearings;
- Lightened flywheel;
- AP7.25 racing clutch;
- Drysump oiling system;
- Large alloy race radiator;
- Stainless steel, braided fuel lines


Gearbox:

- Quaife close ratio, straight cut 5 speed gearbox;
- Quick quick shift linkages;
- ZF limited slip differential;

[djwhittaker14]

Hi Dave. Would like to PM but appears you don’t accept emails currently which is the only way I can find how to do it. Any ideas?

[djwhittaker14]

Apologies message sent. If that doesn’t work will give you a call.