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MARK BOWLES
wrote:
"Steve, I just wanted to give you
some feedback on the engine which you were kind enough to
squeeze in at short notice for me a couple of months back. It is
all back in the car and has been run in (circa 1,200 miles to
date) and I am absolutely delighted with it. The combination of
the lightened flywheel and clutch, more powerful cams and direct
to head throttle bodies with the work you did on the crank and
reciprocating parts is stunning. Although limited to 5,000 rpm
during the running in, the responsiveness of the engine is
superb and it is incredibly smooth and apparently effortless.
Having previously shattered two alternators, it seems just from
the vibrations of the engine, the difference in feel has to be
experienced to be believed!!"
Simon Erland built the engine which Steve at Vibration Free balanced. A number of
components were being used for the first time on a K series
engine including Simon's (own design) light weight flywheel and
the first use of a light weight SuperClutch on a K Series Rover
engine. Steve balanced all the reciprocating parts (pistons,
rods, crank, flywheel and clutch) which, combined with the
significant reduction in weight which Simon achieved, has
produced a very smooth, free revving and responsive engine.
Whilst the gains in power and responsiveness of the engine were
significant objectives, the reduction in stress on the engine
was as great a priority. We believe that this comprehensive
approach to engine building can provide years of reliable road
and track use without frequent rebuilds. |
