My ford puma ''hot ford'' race car *update 10/1/12*
02-01-2012, 05:05 PM
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My ford puma ''hot ford'' race car *update 10/1/12*
hi guys.
thought id put a little thread up about my ford puma race car , it will be raced on short circuit ovals , the formula is called ''hot fords'',
which is any fwd ford but they must run the 1.6cvh carb engine, no injection allowed and must remain standard(ish)
anyway here are some pics
the strip down
the cage ( i could have had more bars but we need to keep the weight down, so the cage has been built to minimum requirements
engine bay in primer
thought id put a little thread up about my ford puma race car , it will be raced on short circuit ovals , the formula is called ''hot fords'',
which is any fwd ford but they must run the 1.6cvh carb engine, no injection allowed and must remain standard(ish)
anyway here are some pics
the strip down
the cage ( i could have had more bars but we need to keep the weight down, so the cage has been built to minimum requirements
engine bay in primer
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02-01-2012, 05:47 PM
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Please take pictures of the engine mount you use on the cvh. Im either cvh or zetec turbo my.mk5 fiesta so will be nice.to.see.how you mount it.
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02-01-2012, 06:33 PM
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it has a little padded cover that goes in , and im only in it for about 20 mins at a time so not too bad .
you'd be amazed at how light the seat is tho lol
you'd be amazed at how light the seat is tho lol
02-01-2012, 11:52 PM
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Mate of mine races hot fords at buxton raceway
Things you need to have on that engine
Siera rocker cover stops you blowing your oil cap off
Square top carb
Xr3 inlet manifold
Xr3 exhaust manifold
Think xr3 downpipe to
Then a decent length of pipe and box to get good back preassure.
Also dont know if you can with hot fords down there??? lsd box or diesel box.....
As for wheels 14 inch to get the car reving out of the corners
Or 15inch if your getting valve bounce near the end of the straight with 14s
Also nearside front negative camber something like 6 degrees
offside front needs positive camber like 1-2 degrees
Also move wheel nearside front wheel forward an inch OR offside back an inch this will make the car turn in better
Tracking wants to be tracked out 3 mm aswell.
also when mounting the cvh try and get the engine far back as you can,and Near to the offside as poss which will put the weight on the wheel that will want to spin up when leaving the corner
Want anymore advice drop me a pm
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03-01-2012, 12:12 AM
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Ah I see, then the logical choice would have been the same type of engine, the 1.6 Zetec SE. Direct fit and a little more powerful, plus won't burn any oil.
03-01-2012, 02:50 PM
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be prepared to strip your engine for them 
dont let you do much to cars,certainly no camber lsd box and no 15s My mate used to race incarace and left there so picky 
Not sure if you can run toyo t1 r thats what i run and most of the hot ford lads,
I run 185 50 14 which suits my setup well (50 profile will be the min you can run)
you could run 55 or 60 so it can stretch its legs without over reving
Toyos are great cost about 45 a tyre but great in dry i use scrubbed ones in dry and new ish for wet
03-01-2012, 04:42 PM
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Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
im loving this, i race swaffhams 2ltr hotrods, just love seeing race cars being built from scratch, and a wicked change from the norm, keep us updated matey, 
04-01-2012, 05:20 AM
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Looks good
Always wondered why short circuit racers use those daft seats why not use a proper circuit seat can only be a tiny difference in weight will make no difference to performance but will make a huge difference to your back when you get shoved into the wall.
Always wondered why short circuit racers use those daft seats why not use a proper circuit seat can only be a tiny difference in weight will make no difference to performance but will make a huge difference to your back when you get shoved into the wall.
10-01-2012, 02:14 PM
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right an update, ive never painted a car before in my life, so was a bit nervous but as its a oval track car i decided to have a bash , and tbh ive very pleased with the outcome, i wanted something bright that would stand out so i went for signal yellow
anyway here are the pics ( there is lots lol)
for those of you that are not clued up on short circuit oval racing , the white roof is not something ive done though choice,
you have to start in graded order and this is done by roof colour,
white being the beginners section, then up to yellow, on to blue, then red , and finally superstar (gold/silver)
anyway here are the pics ( there is lots lol)
for those of you that are not clued up on short circuit oval racing , the white roof is not something ive done though choice,
you have to start in graded order and this is done by roof colour,
white being the beginners section, then up to yellow, on to blue, then red , and finally superstar (gold/silver)
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also if anybody knows of a mk6 fiesta shell for sale could they please get in touch, as i want one to start building the next one once this is finished
