matthew902 Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Hi, I have just joined the wscc but have been visiting the site for a bit and looking for a westfield. I have just gone into westfield ownership and purchased a 1999 seiw at the weekend with a 1.8cvh engine but the plan is for this to be replaced with a 1.8 tweeked 160vvc k series engine. I am not new to kit cars and have had a gtm rossa k3 as my every day car and now run a 1.8vvc GTM Libra. I also previously built a MK De Dion with 2.0 8v vauxhall engine and I am currently running a live rear end 1.4 k series sylva striker. Looking forward to been in the wssc and will be asking lots of question no doubt. Regards Matty Quote
Kingster Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Welcome aboard, sounds like you know what you're doing, but I'm sure you'll get plenty of of help if needed Quote
Terry Everall Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Hi there Not sure anyone has done a K series in a Westfield Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Hi there Not sure anyone has done a K series in a Westfield There have been a handful, but not many for some reason. Quote
kmd1154 Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 Welcome from another relative newcomer to the site. Good luck with the modifications, when do you think you'll get round to tackling it ? 1 Quote
TAFKARM Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 There have been a handful, but not many for some reason. I test drove one when I was looking for mine. A red one that I just missed out on. Welcome to the club Matty Quote
B.RAD Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 Welcome to the club! Photos needed please else it didn't happen Have you been sleeping through the speed series Terry? Both Craig and Glutey run 1.8 k series engines! 2 Quote
matthew902 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks for the warm welcome. Work on the car has started and hope to have the engine etc done for spring next year. Will be selling the current 1.8cvh engine, weber 45's and alloys with toyo 888's in due cause to make way for the k series. Still need to decide on which gearbox to use keep the type 9 or fit the 5 speed rx8 box I have. Matty Quote
SootySport Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 from Essex. We've been waiting for someone to transplant an RX8 box into a Westfield and you seem to be the guinea pig. Consensus suggests gearing will suit most engine set ups but the size of the unit will need some surgery to the chassis. Quote
TAFKARM Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 from Essex. We've been waiting for someone to transplant an RX8 box into a Westfield and you seem to be the guinea pig. Consensus suggests gearing will suit most engine set ups but the size of the unit will need some surgery to the chassis. I thought it rendered 1st completely useless? Quote
SootySport Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 Yes, but 5 other gears to play with. Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 If you can get one, the Caterham six speed box was pretty much designed for this engine combination, no useless gears to lug round with you, no problems with fit, plus it's nice and light too, which is the whole ethos of fitting a K series in a Seven style car. - they were amongst the lightest of modern engines for their size. Quote
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