Hi I am also looking to refurb/replace my engine the the 2+2. I have a spare CVH 1600 from the Coupe and could use either the current one or that as a basis. Sounds like using the existing one and not having to change the engine numbers is a good idea. I have a local machine shop (in Coventry) who would do machining, etc if I want do assembly. They normally do race engines and seem to have a good rep. But they say they will be pricy if they do the whole job for me. (I thought it very interesting they would work with an individual customer like that.) Maybe that is the way from the responses below. I was thinking of Specialised Engines exchange otherwise due to the warrantee they should give. But I will have to put the engine in myself as the car will be getting the whole front and frame stripped protected and reassembled with new parts.
Maybe the warrantees are not worth much anyway? I tend to do low milage and keep for long term use. (Q is 14 now) If I do it myself I was looking to keep it fairly standard with maybe some porting and a mild road cam. That said all the CVH mild cams seem to be unavailable at present people seem to want the hotter versions. I also like the principle of balancing the engine. As I am a 'lazy' driver who prefers not to rev the engine to bits just to get round the corner maybe a standard cam is best anyway? Any experience on that? Luckily with the Coupe up and running I can take the 2+2 off the road for a while with no issues. On Wednesday, 29 October 2014 22:23:50 UTC, Dave English wrote: > > Hi all > > With nearly 200k on the clock (including 10 seasons of the RAF Sprinting > Championship) it's time to get my engine reconditioned. (Well, after > Curborough on Saturday anyway!) > Initially I was looking at Specialised Engines for a stage 1 upgrade, but > some reports on this forum were less than encouraging so I'm interested in > where people have gone and any recommendations. > I'm near Peterborough and will be transporting the engine in my trailer, > so somewhere not too far away would be ideal. > The current plan is to do this over Winter, I have a list of other jobs on > the car anyway. It'll be the first time my 2+2 has been off the road for > any length of time in over 21 years, so I guess it deserves a short break! > > Regards > Dave English > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
