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Re: Usefull (Useless?) info

To: rob@thomasr.greatxscape.net, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Usefull (Useless?) info
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 14:49:33 EDT
In a message dated 22/08/00 19:36:12 GMT Daylight Time, 
rob@thomasr.greatxscape.net writes:

<< It seems the turbo
 valves are cooled by using sodium salts as a filler for the thicker stems to
 aid in pulling heat away from the face of the valves.  >>+

Standard competition competition practice - not always necessary.

<<Does anyone in the UK recondition Garrett Turbos?>>

Turbo Technics in Northampton - make it a Saturday and drop by for tea before 
I move house.  Also specify any deviations from standard or competition 
upgrade as required.

 <<The gearbox on the car is the 5-speed Ford C/R type 9 from the 3-litre V6
 and is the sweetest box I've ever used in a Midget.  >>


Gets faster too, with a quick shift.  Also note that the change can be moved 
foward - I've just bought a tail housing so I can do a mod at some time.  
This box can also be hung on the back of a Fiat TC.

Daniel1312

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