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    Choice of crate engine

    Thanks @Larry L. for your opinion. As there is (almost :) ) no right or wrong - just compromises ;) Yes, my gut feeling says 347 also so most likely going for that, even if I have heard that 331 handle higher revs. I know it is a bit of risky business to order a large engine with a lot of water...
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    Choice of crate engine

    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...
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    Parts for a Tornado build

    @Deno Thanks for the info you provided. I will also try to keep the budget to a reasonable level. Do you have any links to the stuff you mentioned I will likely go for Audi 01E gearbox. Thanks! Regards Joacim
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    Parts for a Tornado build

    @Ian Thanks for the information you provides. # Wheels - I had Image Wheels on my super seven - they are great. Will be a 1st choice for sure. 5 bolts, no center nut. # Brakes - I have ordered front & rear uprights from Tornado. Does brake kits from Granada fit? Mk2, Mk3 or Mk_? Different...
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    Parts for a Tornado build

    Thanks Deno & Ian for your thoughts and ideas. As I wrote in the beginning - we are not allowed to buy a kit car to assemble instead we need to find solutions from different vendors. At 2010 i finished by Westfield Super seven, with SAAB turbo engine, Opel gear box and Ford differential. I...
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    Parts for a Tornado build

    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...
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    Darrin's MMR BOSS based GT40

    Sorry for quoting such old post but wonder about the alignment of roll cage and A pillar (don't know the correct word here :) ) ...seems that the roll cage is leaning backwards... Is that a fact or just in the image (or even fixed mounted at the time)? (attached image)
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    Darrin's MMR BOSS based GT40

    Looks great Darrin, keep up the good work! I am planning for a similar setup as you; using Coyote + Audi 01E. Can you please share what issues you have faced with adapter and flywheel?
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    Renato's GT40 MkI Coyote

    Hi Renato, Nice work you are doing. I am planning for a similar setup as you; Ford Coyote + Audi 01E DQS + GT40 kit (still not decided if GT-Forte, Tornado or SouthernGT). From where did you get the engine/gearbox adapter plate? Have you thought/ideas on exhaust system? Keep up the...
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