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Neale
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2011/12/06 23:15:41 (permalink)
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Lotus Twin Cam head onto 1600 block

Ive been toying around with the idea of adapting the Lotus twin cam head that we have sitting around, to a 1600 crossflow block.
Ive been looking through the Burtons catalog & they sell the bits to do it.
 
I have been doing a few sums & at a rough guess would cost around 2-3 grand.
 
 Has anyone else done this before, or know anything about this that I should be aware of?
 
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    Wozzah
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    Re:Lotus Twin Cam head onto 1600 block 2011/12/07 13:22:21 (permalink)
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    send a PM to Mk1lotus, he will know exactly what's required, and more than likely be able to supply what you need,
     
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    Woz

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    Re:Lotus Twin Cam head onto 1600 block http://www.lotuselan.net/publish/twink_rebuild.shtm 2011/12/09 13:37:26 (permalink)
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    Yes a very common mod, has been ever since supply of genuine T/C blocks started to dry up. Using T/C pistons, 1600 rods and crank.  Requires a spacer above front cover and 122 tooth chain (though a 120 tooth can be made to work).
     
    Burtons, yes, or elanfactory.com.au in Vic if you want to buy locally 
     
    See weblink in title of reply, a useful read
     
    post edited by robertverhey - 2011/12/09 13:45:58
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    Re:Lotus Twin Cam head onto 1600 block http://www.lotuselan.net/publish/twink_rebuild.shtm 2011/12/12 18:36:25 (permalink)
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    thanks guys, definatly some food for thought there. The elan website is very helpful.
     
    Sounds like it wont be mission impossible if its a common thing to do.
     Just have to start saving
     

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    Re:Lotus Twin Cam head onto 1600 block http://www.lotuselan.net/publish/twink_rebuild.shtm 2011/12/21 20:57:46 (permalink)
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    Hi Neale, is your estimate including carbs? Will you be sourcing a new or used head?
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