138.9 twin cam new build
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:20 am
AMAZING!
We purchased an S4 DHC a couple of years ago (a fortune was paid for it as it was a stunning example of Mick Millers work). Sadly the engine had been seriously 'miss -treated' and damaged since its rebuild in 2006, being fastidious about the car we decided to bite the bullet and commission a 'new' sprint engine.
Given this was clearly going to be a major expense we researched various engine builders and spoke to many. We decided to take advantage of Vulcan Engineering (based at Brands Hatch), we could not be happier with our choice!
Steve Curson (who runs V E) provided us with straight talk sound advice and a wealth of experience, Steve and his small team are passionate about their work (dare I say "proper old school no BS guidance!) this was only surpassed by the ongoing communication and advice.
Our requirement was straight forward; a powerful but drivable new twin cam but had to remain 100% true to the original Sprint spec/parts . Steve relished the challenge, he was specific in what was needed to be done and what was needed to be spent but what also impressed us was that he was equally as clear where money was not needed to be spent . The head was declared serviceable but in need of machining/porting/polishing etc. and the carbs were declared serviceable with a rebuild - the rest NEW!
Throughout the entire rebuild process we were supplied with some 140 photos and videos of the strip down, new parts, machining and rebuild and the final photos of a fresh new twin cam was stunning as was the final product!!!
The 138.9BHP was way beyond our expectation - we were hoping for the late 120's so you can imagine our delight yesterday when going back to the rolling road for Steve to apply his final magic dust matching the timing and carburation to the manifold - even Steve smiled (a somewhat rare facial gesture I will wager [sorry Steve ]).
For anyone that is passionate as we are about twin cam as we are, we cannot recommend them highly enough.
Vulcan Engineering
105-106 Brands Hatch Park
Scratchers Lane
Fawkham
Kent
DA3 8PH
01474-874689
We purchased an S4 DHC a couple of years ago (a fortune was paid for it as it was a stunning example of Mick Millers work). Sadly the engine had been seriously 'miss -treated' and damaged since its rebuild in 2006, being fastidious about the car we decided to bite the bullet and commission a 'new' sprint engine.
Given this was clearly going to be a major expense we researched various engine builders and spoke to many. We decided to take advantage of Vulcan Engineering (based at Brands Hatch), we could not be happier with our choice!
Steve Curson (who runs V E) provided us with straight talk sound advice and a wealth of experience, Steve and his small team are passionate about their work (dare I say "proper old school no BS guidance!) this was only surpassed by the ongoing communication and advice.
Our requirement was straight forward; a powerful but drivable new twin cam but had to remain 100% true to the original Sprint spec/parts . Steve relished the challenge, he was specific in what was needed to be done and what was needed to be spent but what also impressed us was that he was equally as clear where money was not needed to be spent . The head was declared serviceable but in need of machining/porting/polishing etc. and the carbs were declared serviceable with a rebuild - the rest NEW!
Throughout the entire rebuild process we were supplied with some 140 photos and videos of the strip down, new parts, machining and rebuild and the final photos of a fresh new twin cam was stunning as was the final product!!!
The 138.9BHP was way beyond our expectation - we were hoping for the late 120's so you can imagine our delight yesterday when going back to the rolling road for Steve to apply his final magic dust matching the timing and carburation to the manifold - even Steve smiled (a somewhat rare facial gesture I will wager [sorry Steve ]).
For anyone that is passionate as we are about twin cam as we are, we cannot recommend them highly enough.
Vulcan Engineering
105-106 Brands Hatch Park
Scratchers Lane
Fawkham
Kent
DA3 8PH
01474-874689