Woolley Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Hi all, Woolley here, thanks for having me! Very recently purchased my first kit car and after long hours of research decided to start with a Westie Duratec. Hands up im very new to this kit car 'stuff' and welcome any advice for an absolute beginner. Hence being recommend to join here! Car is currently in the UK at the garage still, cant wait to go and collect.... when... who knows right now?! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Welcome..you have picked the best engine!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si.Dalziel Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Did they not have a MegaS2000 in???? Looks like a lovely car hopefully soon you will be allowed to go and get acquainted. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolley Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mole said: Welcome..you have picked the best engine!! It wasn't easy to pick! Any advice for me? Does and donts for the Duratec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolley Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Si.Dalziel said: Did they not have a MegaS2000 in???? Looks like a lovely car hopefully soon you will be allowed to go and get acquainted. S2000 was a very close second but 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Car Electronics Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, Woolley said: It wasn't easy to pick! Any advice for me? Does and donts for the Duratec? Welcome! Duratec is a brilliant engine for the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 26 minutes ago, Woolley said: It wasn't easy to pick! Any advice for me? Does and donts for the Duratec? What’s the engine spec and your intended use? DO enjoy it, DON’T blow it up chasing down a Caterham at Donington Park 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptune Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Welcome Yep completely agree the Duratec is a superb engine. Hope it's not too long before you find out for yourself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolley Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Standard spec I believe around 180bhp? Has an LSD and Mazda box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednop1 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I will be very surprised if that has a mazda gearbox will be more like a mct75 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 24 minutes ago, Woolley said: Standard spec I believe around 180bhp? Has an LSD and Mazda box. Set of cams and Throttle bodies will see 210 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rednop1 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, RussH said: Set of cams and Throttle bodies will see 210 mine is running about 205 with cams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolley Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 23 minutes ago, Rednop1 said: I will be very surprised if that has a mazda gearbox will be more like a mct75 I will have to check... was fairly sure that's what was said but I could be wrong Once I collect I will start a proper thread of specs of what it currently has and ask what would be recommended upgrades... I have itchy feet to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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