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Sorry, I know it's old but there's some useful information in it and I've found it quite helpful. Perhaps I should have started another thread but now it's resurrected, does anyone have any idea about the numbers please?
I appreciate I could ask Iain Litchfield but I don't like to pester him as I'm sure he's very busy.
Thanks again.
I appreciate I could ask Iain Litchfield but I don't like to pester him as I'm sure he's very busy.
Thanks again.
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Unlike the T25s the T20s were/are not numbered so I couldn't tell you offhand, but there weren't that many.
In all honesty Iain is your best bet as he'll probably have the info in his head.
In all honesty Iain is your best bet as he'll probably have the info in his head.
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spoke to Iain about this when i got mine, there are aroung 34 real one's from iain tuned by iain, ther are however a lot more that are not from iain and not tuned by iain but carrying the Type 20 badge
This is the Hakeye model im on about, not sure if iain ment all blob/hawk hatch or just hawks
Hope that helps
This is the Hakeye model im on about, not sure if iain ment all blob/hawk hatch or just hawks
Hope that helps
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spoke to Iain about this when i got mine, there are aroung 34 real one's from iain tuned by iain, ther are however a lot more that are not from iain and not tuned by iain but carrying the Type 20 badge
This is the Hakeye model im on about, not sure if iain ment all blob/hawk hatch or just hawks
Hope that helps
This is the Hakeye model im on about, not sure if iain ment all blob/hawk hatch or just hawks
Hope that helps
What would be interesting too is whether there are any true originals left given the new twin scroll turbos out of Iain and Scooby Clinic.
Certainly mine isn't.
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Yer i wonder,
Just seen your location, is this Chris from Southampton? if so its Ed we met at Lydden a few months back, i was parked pretty much next to you in the Hawkeye
Just seen your location, is this Chris from Southampton? if so its Ed we met at Lydden a few months back, i was parked pretty much next to you in the Hawkeye
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Mine (Blob T20) is still original as far as I know, apart from its rear spoiler and a front splitter. It has all the original paperwork too.
I asked Iain recently if it was still possible to upgrade it to a Type 25 but he mentioned that his new turbo has rendered this un-necessary. I'll have to get used to it being standard first (and save up like mad), but the idea of lots more power is always rather appealing.
I asked Iain recently if it was still possible to upgrade it to a Type 25 but he mentioned that his new turbo has rendered this un-necessary. I'll have to get used to it being standard first (and save up like mad), but the idea of lots more power is always rather appealing.
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even as standard they are an impressive tool, power is great but you dont want to get to the point of where power takes a week to arrive.
the billet LM400 would set yours off nicely, a decent power with good spool up still.
The only problem i have found with mine is the brakes being not great (standard brembos) so i have sorted that with a new setup so all will be great soon
the billet LM400 would set yours off nicely, a decent power with good spool up still.
The only problem i have found with mine is the brakes being not great (standard brembos) so i have sorted that with a new setup so all will be great soon
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As for brakes .. I still have the brembro calipers .. but am on Performance Friction front disks and pads all round .. plus braided brake pipes .. plus DOT 5 brake fluid .. is fine when pushing on and once pads warmed up ... might try the new Blue pads next though as meant to be better from cold.
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Im probably wrong and oversimplifying an explination given to me once but what the hell .. all things being equal ... bhp gives you a sort of idea of how fast it will be, whilst torque provides and indicator of how quickly it will get to it ... don't know how true it is though ..
I have one of the original LM420s on and it is definitely much better than the original turbo, but it is constrained by the lack of FMIC and air intake, so as above, if the standard look is required, go for the 400 billet.
If its intended to put on a FMIC and CAI then one might as well go for the 450 ... remembering you are still on a standard engine though ... hence why I originally went for the 420 as there weren't many 450 bhp cars around on standard internals then .. and i am not sure whether Iain does 420s anymore
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Bloody Hell ... yup .. tis me ! Lovely looking motor you have there from memory.
As for brakes .. I still have the brembro calipers .. but am on Performance Friction front disks and pads all round .. plus braided brake pipes .. plus DOT 5 brake fluid .. is fine when pushing on and once pads warmed up ... might try the new Blue pads next though as meant to be better from cold.
Take care
Chris
As for brakes .. I still have the brembro calipers .. but am on Performance Friction front disks and pads all round .. plus braided brake pipes .. plus DOT 5 brake fluid .. is fine when pushing on and once pads warmed up ... might try the new Blue pads next though as meant to be better from cold.
Take care
Chris
As for the 2l vs 2.5l yes i belive your correct with the 2.5 having more torque.
Out of interest did you have your car mapped by Iain (road mapped)
I was going to go full hog on mine with front mount etc but im happy where i am...........i think
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And yes .. Iain did all my mapping on the road but generally he prefers not to offer this as a service as it takes his time away from his day to day business activities.
I'm not sure whether to upgrade further I have to say .. all more cost and I'm pretty happy with 400 odd tbh as seems to be a very nice power level for a good day 2 day road car - although I might get the billet wheel put in to increase the spool a little as they weren't around when I had my turbo fitted.
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I'm think Lydden is a great day out for the reasons you mentioned and also i live 25 mins away so its very good for turning up and driving if the weather is nice.
Your right they cost a fair bit to run but smiles to the gallon are great
Your right they cost a fair bit to run but smiles to the gallon are great
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