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Hi, I wonder if anyone have fitted a nicer bushing for the front anti rollbar on a Tornado? Currently I am pre-assmembly the build and have not fitted these - and they are quite stiff to get into place and maybe there are better solutions to it?! The hole in lower wishbone are 16 mm. Any...

Do you have any experience of this Mocal One Way Check Valve (flap type) (https://www.demon-tweeks.com/se/mocal-one-way-check-valve-372351/ ). "... flap valves offer no resistance to flow ..." I am thinking of fuel tanks with the following approach Tank #1 - fuel pump filling the catch tank...

Hi, I will modify my adapterplate since the starter motor gear is too far from flywheel gear. What distance between starter motor gear and flywheel gear at idle would you say is suitable when the started is idle? 2-3-4 mm ?

Hi, Looking at shocks for my Tornado build. The car will be used on road but still capable to do a couple of track days per year. Thinking of Protech shocks and springs, 2,25" and single adjustable 400 series. A few questions that I would like to have your guidance on. Shocks Open length...

Hey guys, Do you have experiences with retaining compounds with wheel bearings? I need to use retaining compound on my front wheel bearings which can be seen here: https://office.jarkeborn.se/index.php/s/pirEPLzQtaXHq7L Loctite has several types of retaining compounds and wonder which one to use.

Hi, Which engine mounts are you using for Ford 302 in a Tornado chassis? / Joacim

Hi, I wonder which wheel dimensions you are using for a Mk1, please post the dimensions you have -and- if you can add pictures, it would be great (and likely appreciated by many others). Diameter, width and ET. I am building a Tornado Mk1 and will have 17" rims. / Joacim

Hi, I am checking out the options for brake kit to my Tornado GT40 (calipers, discs, mounting brackets. In front I have Granada Mk2 spindles and rear Granada Mk3. It is quite easy to find brake kits to front but to rear it is more difficult. At rear it would easiest to have integrated parking...

Hi there, I am looking for a pedalbox and by OBP. Wonder which model is the best. 1. Master cylinders to front Feels like making more room for the steering but likely need to move a bracket welded to chassis 2. Master cylinders to cockpit No need for chassis modificarions but will it be...

Got a tip on a great site to simulate Vehicle Suspension http://vsusp.com/ What is VSusp VSusp ("Vehicle Suspension") is: A tool that provides an easy way to see what happens to a vehicle's suspension after: It goes into bump/droop or roll Altering the tire sizes Substituting different...

Hi, I have purchased alloy uprights from Tornado (as picture below) but due to Swedish authorities (called SFRO) I want to be prepared to replace them with with steel one (if possible). Do you know if these have the same geometry as Ford Granada Mk2 and if joints are the same?

Hi, It's now time to start a build log for my GT40 car based on Tornado Sportscars. It was ordered some time ago and finally it was ready for delivery. Due to vacation etc I decided to rent a small truck and pick it up myself. 1st Day from Sweden to Calais (France) and approx 1400 km through...

Hi, I see references to vendor forums like "Tornado Sports Cars Discussion forum" but cannot find them. Is special access needed? @Andy Sheldon ? / Joacim

Hey, I am preparing for my Tornado build and thinking of a build trolley on wheels to move it easily. Do you have any proposal on suitable measurements? Width and length to have a stable foundation but without blocking areas to much? Suitable height to be able to get under the car but not too...

Hi, I am looking for an Audi 01E transmission. Based on my investigation there are serveral variants of 01E, like DQS, ENU, FRG. It seems that they all have been mounted on 2.5L V TDI and have the same gear ratios but what I have found in differences: DQS have 130 mm Drive shaft flange...

Hi there, I am planning for my GT40 build based on Tornado. Looking for a suitable engine and would like your opinions/arguments. * It will be used with an Audi 01E DQS transmission. * I am not ready to renovate a used engine so would prefer a crate engine. * I am mostly interested in a Ford...

I have just ordered a "starter package" from Tornado have started to investigate other parts needed for the build. Note: I know Tornado have all the parts needed and that I could buy everything from them - but in Sweden we are not allowed to assemble a kit-car - it has to be amateur built...