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 beqa16v
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 Estonia 21
Hi everybody. My name is Beka, I live in Republic of Georgia. This forum was recommended by one user on VWortex.com.
I am rebuilding Estonia 21 race car. The tubular frame is in a very good condition, so is the suspension. The gearbox also works. I need to make a custom pedal assembly since it is missing. The engine is missing as well.
After researching for a while I decided to go with 1.6 liter VW 8v engine out of the MK3 Golf. Hondas are good but they rev counter clockwise so they are out. Out of all others, VW is most widely available here, is quite small and simple (ignition distributor) which means that I can easily modify it to run on Webbers. Mods are also much cheaper than on japanese engines or BMW m43 for instance.
The aim is to build a 1.6 race engine which would rev high and not be too expensive. The Stock 1.6 Mk3 engine has 75hp. I would like to rise it up to 120-130 at the crank if possible. Since the car will not belong anywhere close to the street, I do not care about fuel efficiency and good idle. One of my main priorities is also to buy stuff from one shop to avoid multiple overseas shipping rates. I think many of you have experience of building 1.6 VW engines since they were later used in Estonia race cars as well.
Camshaft
Which camshaft should I use? For me it seems that 288 or a bit higher cam would be perfect but does autotech have it? They do not seem to list it at least.
Springs
The engine will be eurospec and therefore with double springs (correct me if I'm wrong) but I think I will need to upgrade them still.
Valves
Do I need to really change them for the horspower output I'm looking for?
Bottom end
I would like to go with combination of various oem parts on this regard, provided that the displacement will be 1.6 liters. Therefore please recommend which pistons, rods I can use. I read audi rods are somehow better but could not find out why. What compression (and how) on OEMs can I run on the kind of a cam I'm looking for?
I'm also concerned over the knock sensor. The car will have solid engine mounts which might lead to false knock alarms. Therefore I want to disable all electronic control over the engine whatsoever. Will the stock ignition work?
Thanks for reading this, I'm really counting on your comments but before, enjoy some pics of my project
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| 14.10.2010 at 14:16 |
2 edits. Last edited 14.10.2010 at 14:18 by beqa16v
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hall
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Estonia 21
We have many Formula Estonia specialists here in Estonia, but I think not many read this forum and I think it would be useful for you to contact with them directly.
The e-mails are following: marek(a)kiisa,eu (former formula driver who owns the biggest number of Estonias), lauri(a)amperracing,ee, jaak(a)scuderia,ee, kuulsport(a)hot,ee, arno(a)autosport,ee
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| 14.10.2010 at 14:32 |
1 edit. Last edited 14.10.2010 at 15:37 by rustang (Moderator)
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peep
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Estonia 21
Gamarjoba !
Unfortunately I'm not able to answer your very technical questions, but hopefully someone here can. Just wanted to ask, do you still have a track(s) there, where to run that formula ? |
| 14.10.2010 at 14:38 |
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beqa16v
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Estonia 21
quote:
peep: Gamarjoba !
Unfortunately I'm not able to answer your very technical questions, but hopefully someone here can. Just wanted to ask, do you still have a track(s) there, where to run that formula ?
Thanks for reply and a Georgian greeting  Yes there is a track in Rustavi which was in poor condition but was bought by the private company last year and is being rebuilt to match high standards. Hopefully it will be done by the time I build the car |
| 14.10.2010 at 14:41 |
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peep
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Estonia 21
Sounds good. I was in Georgia just 1,5 months ago, did mountain biking in Tusheti. Hopefully will come again sometimes in the future and see the track as well. |
| 14.10.2010 at 15:05 |
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Trabi
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Estonia 21
jaak(a)kuulsport.ee |
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