so before i go any further ill do a little update of what the plans are for the car and what i decided with DP motorsport and platinum paintworks

i spoke with Dave i wanted something reliable and quick so the below spec is what we have gone for , things will change in the next couple of years but for now this is how it will stay
power figure were looking around 500- 550bhp

new big wing sump and baffle from spec r
new oil pump
new mains and big ends
crank regrind
block cleaned, repainted and skimmed
10 x long studded - studs from Julian godfrey
WRC head gasket
new pistons with valve cutouts
bd14/bd16 cams
new cambelt and tensioner
new thermostat
head ported
new followers
double valve springs
new valve guides/seals
quaife pulleys
airtec inlet manifold
anembo fuel rail for Aeroquip fuel hoses
new loom from James @ auto Dynamix
borg warner efr 7064 twin scroll from Vince
running siemens 83lb for now

the list is endless and is growing all the time, we have replaced everything that could possibly fail, as the car needs to be reliable , a few more photos