>> Jim Hill wrote:
>> >
>> > snip
>> >
>> > I've ordered Carillo rods & Cosworth pistons from TRF, but both are
>> > back-ordered with uncertain delivery dates. And, of course, both are
>> > more than a tad pricey.
>>
>> Jim, in my opinion, using Cosworth/Carillo or similar modern parts,
>> you're not building a "vintage race motor" but a race motor to use in
>> vintage races. Those of us who drive cars from the early 50s could
>> double our horsepower by using modern parts and technology, but no
>> matter how much I try to believe somone when they say it is only done to
>> improve reliability and safety, it just won't wash. Taking the path
>> you're taking, in my book you're a vintage RACER instead of a VINTAGE
>> racer. If that's what you want to do, go for it, but don't expect me to
>> admire your choices or approve of them. Jarl de Boer
>Hi all:
>Jim, please understand, this isn't directed at you. I wish you well with
>your project, but Jarl/Carol's comment is right on target and food for
>thought.
"Modern" parts aren't always all that modern - the engine I'm rebuilding now
came with Cosworth quality pistons, Carillo quality rods, custom forged
crank and so on "out of the box". It's a Martin conversion of a Ford 120E
available over the counter in 1966. The only thing I'm upgrading are the
rod bolts, and I can't think of a single reason to put junk bolts back in a
motor! Cosworth was supplying motors in 1960, as far as I know, with custom
manufactured and highly upgraded parts! So I completely fail to understand
the issue with putting good quality replacement parts in a motor.
Brian Evans
Director, ISP Marketing
UUNET Canada Inc.
20 Bay Street, Suite 1910
Toronto, ON, M5J 2N8
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