Author: jp

The Ford Type-9 five speed gearbox (also referred to as a ‘Type N’ gearbox in some workshop manuals) was Ford’s first RWD five speed box and was an original fitment in the:
Ford Capri Mk3 1.6/2.0 02/1983-1986
Ford Granada Mk2 1983-1985
Ford Granada/Scorpio Mk3 1985-1988
Ford Sierra 1.6/1.8/2.0 1983-1988
Ford Transit Mk3 1985-1988
Today, it is commonly used for five speed conversions on older vehicles. However, it is not just suitable for classic Fords, but also for other classic makes such as MG and Triumph as well as for kit cars.

Burton has just taken delivery of a batch of these gearboxes that have been reconditioned using the GBT9200 long first gear conversion kit to Ford original equipment standards. This partial gear kit is designed to lower the ratio of first gear from a short 3.65:1 to a much more useable 2.98:1. The kit includes a brand new mainshaft first gear and a repurposed layshaft cluster that has been modified and fitted with the new first gear.

The Burton Type-9 gearbox with long first gear can be ordered as part number GBT9160 at £2,040.00 inc. VAT as an outright sale with no exchange required.

for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com

With the summer coming to a close many classic car owners will be thinking about giving their cars a service before putting them away for the winter.

Burton Power has just taken on the Castrol Classic range of lubricants including Castrol Classic XL20w/50 and Castrol GTX Classic 10w/40 engine oil.

Castrol Classic XL20w/50 is for pre-1980 classic cars and motorcycles. It is a premium multigrade engine oil with a good all-round performance having been formulated with high quality mineral oils plus carefully selected additives. It is ideally suited to older technology and classic car engines that require a heavier multigrade oil. Castrol Classic XL20w/50 is sold in the traditional green Castrol one gallon (4.5L) can and can be ordered as part number CAS1925 at £39.95 (inc VAT).

For younger classics there is Castrol GTX Classic 10w/40 engine oil. This is a a high quality mineral engine oil for vehicles from 1978 to 1993 that require a lighter engine oil, but still require anti-wear and anti-corrosion additives, such as ZDDP, to provide the high levels of protection necessary for older technology vehicles. It is produced to original formulation as specified in motor manufacturers’ vehicle handbooks. It is period correct and can be used in vehicles either with or without a catalytic converter. It is also suitable for both naturally aspirated and turbo-charged vehicles. Castrol GTX Classic 10w/40 can be ordered as part number CAS1928G in the original Seventies style five litre can at £45.00 (inc VAT).

for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com

Webcon is pleased to announce it now has the genuine Magneti Marelli type TPRT04 MAP sensor in stock.

The Marelli type TPRT04 sensor was fitted to many petrol engined Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW models manufactured between 1994 and 2005. It is now available from Webcon as Webcon Part number WMS018 priced at £117.73 plus VAT.

Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

Webcon is delighted to announce that its own production manifolds for 2 x Weber IDF on the Ford Pinto engine are now available for customers to order.

100% cast and machined in the UK, MM2351 can be fitted with twin 40, 44 or 48IDF and is essential for anyone wishing to recreate a Group 1 Escort or for general Pinto tuning where space is too restricted to allow fitment of twin Weber DCOE

MM2351 is available at £361.01 plus VAT

Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

Webcon is delighted to offer a superb quality intake manifold set to suit the ever popular VW 1.7/1.8 and 2.0 aircooled engines.

The conversion is ideal for those who want the efficiency and performance of twin carburettors, without the expense of the High Power Weber IDF set. Part number 9900341200 is designed to accept the ever popular and very reliable Weber 34ICT carburettors.

Kit 9900341200 includes manifolds, gaskets, studs, nuts and washers and is available at £202.10 plus VAT.

Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

Mini Spares is pleased to announce it will shortly be receiving stocks of two styles of replacement interior lamps. This will be good news to owners of classic Minis and other BMC models. The original lamps will now be some sixty years old and will probably have tarnished, changed colour considerably and become very fragile. Many will have distorted out of shape and will crack or break when re-fitted, so will need replacing.

In order to accurately reproduce these lamps Mini Spares had to hunt high and low to get the original shade of pure white correct. To achieve this they used samples from customers and a Mini Cooper register member who had original lamps still in their boxes.

The Mk1 interior lamp with a black on/off switch and pointed torpedo ends (Mini Spares part number 14A9148) was used on MK1 model Minis and Elf & Hornet MK2 variants. It also fitted many of the 1959-on range of Austin A55/60 Cambridge, MG Magnette and sibling models.
The 14A9148 Mk1 interior lamp with torpedo ends retails at £31.20 inc VAT.

MK2 Interior lamp with square blunt ends (Mini Spares part number 13H4398) was fitted from October 1964 and retails at £32.40 inc VAT.

Both lamps are due for delivery shortly and should be in stock by the time you read this.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

M-Style is now offering a kit to convert a BMW G31 540i Touring into an M5 Touring which BMW never made for the F90… but should have!

First the 540i is made to look like an M5 by fitting a genuine BMW F90 M5 LCI front bumper as well as arches. Then the following styling parts are added:

• M-Style CS style vented bonnet

• M-Style carbon fibre front splitter (3 piece)

• M-Style carbon fibre side skirt extensions

• M-Style carbon fibre rear diffuser (3 piece)

• M-Style paintable roof spoiler

• M5 competition gloss black side vents

• M-Flick colour coded mirror covers. (All these styling parts will also fit the real F90 M5).

The development car shown above also has an M-Style custom exhaust rear conversion
with quad 4” smoked exhaust tips, H&R front lowering springs that give a 30mm drop, H&R adjustable lowering links for air suspension at the rear, and a set of 9×21 & 10.5×21 AXE CF2 21” alloys with 265/30/21 & 285/30/2 Continental tyres. Of course an M5 needs superior performance so a RaceChip tuning module raised the power from 340bhp to 416bhp.
M-Style also offers fitting and painting services.(The development car shown above has been painted in BMW Velvet Blue).

­For further details and component prices e-mail info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 598 9115

The early Mk1 Lotus-Cortina (or Cortina-Lotus, to give it the correct, but less used name) differed from the run-of-the-mill Cortina in numerous ways and one of the more noticeable was the rear suspension.

The standard Cortina had leaf springs and dampers whilst the first Lotus Cortinas had vertical coil spring/dampers connecting to an ‘A’ frame and
replacing the leaf springs.(Only a few were A frame cars. Not all Lotus Cortinas were like this).

To further improve on this system GAZ can offer fully adjustable GP dampers which enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted and the ride height to be varied by means of screw thread spring platforms.

GAZ can set the dampers up for general road use and they will also be suitable for the occasional track slalom and sprint use; alternatively, they can be set up for serious racing use if you wish.

GAZ dampers feature a black zinc plated body to keep them looking good and working well for long into the future. A gas cell is fitted in the outer reservoir to prevent cavitation and resist fade.
All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.

The GAZ GP dampers (number GP8-4600) will fit Lotus Cortinas from 1963 to 1965 when Fords changed back to leaf springs and dampers. Retail price £116.42 each plus VAT.

(GAZ can also supply adjustable dampers for the 1965 on MkI and MkII Lotus Cortinas).
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com

Gaz now offer fully adjustable GAZ  Gold suspension kits for the Vauxhall Astra Mk1, 2 & 3 and Opel Kadett and Astra B/C. The coilover front struts are both height and damper rate adjustable. Ride height is altered by means of adjustable spring seats.

The height adjusters have a coarse acme form thread for ease of adjustment and the damper units are black zinc plated to ensure that they remain in good order even after considerable service.

Damper rates are controlled by an adjuster knob on the damper body. The GAZ coilovers come with a gas cell in the reservoir filled with a high viscosity index multi grade oil to prevent cavitation and reduce fade under racing or trackday conditions.

All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.

The GAZ Gold Coilover Kit for Vauxhall Astra Mk1/2/3 and Opel Kadett and Astra B/C also includes adjustable dampers, with fixed height springs for the rear. The kit can be ordered as part number GGA019 at £1149.41 +VAT.

GAZ can produce this kit with ‘road use’ or ‘full race’ valving as required and supply the appropriate springs for the intended purpose. Donor standard strut units are required for this conversion.

For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com

Fidanza is best known for its lightweight aluminum flywheels. However, the company now also offers a performance shifter for the popular VW Golf Mk4 GTi 2001-05 and related VW models.

Fidanza Short Throw Shifters are designed as a direct, bolt in, factory replacement and reduce throw by up to 40% for faster shifts.

Fidanza short shift kits are precisely made with 6061 aluminum and hardened steel and manufactured with the same precision and to the same quality as Fidanza Flywheels.

The Fidanza Short Throw Shifter for Golf GTi Mk4 can be ordered as part number – 891907 at $109.99 plus shipping and import tax.

891907 will also fit the 2002-2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S, the 2007-08 Eos, 06-07 Jetta and 06-07 Passat. See the Fidanza.com website for full details and a comprehensive fitting list.

For more information on Fidanza’s short throw shifters, aluminum flywheels, adjustable cam gears, premium clutches and other great products, or to find a dealer in your area, visit www.fidanza.com

For further details contact sales@fidanza.com