forever Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi All, Looking for a westie, i need to know which model/bhp i need to be aiming for as i would like a sub 4.5 second car.. thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User0083 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/95751-westfield-se-c20xe-road-legal-competion-car-you-saw-it-1st-here/page__pid__969805#entry969805 This is a bargain and would be pretty close. If not then the engine could be tuned further... Oh, I've never spoken to the guy, just look at it before reading this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 In a car weighing under 600kg anything over 135bhp will get you to 60 in about 4.5. A decent set of gear ratios and the correct gearing is just as important though and will influence the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi All, Looking for a westie, i need to know which model/bhp i need to be aiming for as i would like a sub 4.5 second car.. thanks, Mark Sounds like your a biker looking for the same type of performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User0083 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Lived in Germany, had Ducati 916, came to uk... Riding here's suicide. I have a SeiW, 1800 zetec, some tuning, 154BHP and I think it's far better than the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG1 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Lived in Germany, had Ducati 916, came to uk... Riding here's suicide. I have a SeiW, 1800 zetec, some tuning, 154BHP and I think it's far better than the bike. I too had a Ducati 916, sold that and just aquired a Megablade, smiles all round from me and a great replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 http://forum.wscc.co...805#entry969805 This is a bargain and would be pretty close. If not then the engine could be tuned further... Oh, I've never spoken to the guy, just look at it before reading this. That would be great but need a wide body, as i have err a wide body , So anything over 135bhp would get me there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 its not how fast you go, it's how you go fast :-) 135 should be plenty - depends what you want - road car? sprint? track day? race? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Looking for sprint/hill climb plus fast road.. Sorry another question, which is the more tunable engine, i am going to look at a car with a pinto 2.0 (cosworth spec 205 block), running at 165, I guess is that the most it will run at? would i be better with a zetec 2.0? or a bike based engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 If you want power for your bucks then I think BEC, say a blade (1000cc with 8 injectors) should be on your list. Mine produces 166bhp at the wheels straight out of the bike with just a powercommander fitted. And a BEC car is much lighter than a CEC so its a bit quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little tub Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Looking for sprint/hill climb plus fast road.. Sorry another question, which is the more tunable engine, i am going to look at a car with a pinto 2.0 (cosworth spec 205 block), running at 165, I guess is that the most it will run at? would i be better with a zetec 2.0? or a bike based engine? get a V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngill Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I like duratec's they are modern light good torque and with a type 9 with long first and decent diff ratio good road car. 145-220bhp is achievable with reasonable cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evo,s 7SE Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 you can get a pinto to 220bhp if you have the cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Just go route 1 and get a blade car Its cheaper and easier Engine even comes with its own gearbox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 It would be useful to blag a passenger ride in every type you fancy. Get along to your local meeting and ask!! No need to be a club member. Rory's Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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