Description
Race ready 1967 Ford Cortina GT with 190 HP Kent crossflow head, S.S. valves, 14:1 Comp.Ratio; TDC dry sump; Lumenition ignition with rev-limiter; wide-band O2 sensor with digital guage for precise carb jetting; 45 DCOE Webers; Carillo rods; JE pistons; Cosworth 12 bolt crank; lightweight fltwheel with two disk Quartermaster 7 1/4" clutch; Aluminum: radiator, seat,driveshaft, fuel cell, trans. case; lightweight stainless Coast Fab. muffler; 1825 lbs.; coil-over springs front & rear; 2 Tran-X limited slip diffs(4.11 & 4.44); 5-speed dog ring gearbox; suspension adjustable for: caster, camber, ride height, toe, anti-dive; full floating rear hubs on rear axle; disk brakes front & rear; lexan and glass windshields; lexan 1/4 and rear windows; driver adjustable brake bias; (16) 13X7" aluminum wheels; one set of "outstanding rain tires"(used once 2007); 4 sets of dry tires(one new set); compact gear reduction starter. Lots and lots of spares!!
History
Originally built in Arizona in 1987 as an SCCA GT4 class car. I bought it in 1995 and have extensively rebuilt with a stronger, lighter(75 LBS), stiffer roll cage; better lateral support aluminum seat; stronger engine; 5-speed ulta-close ratio aluminum case trans.; aluminum radiator-driveshaft-fuel cell.
Recent Competition History
Many wins including 2007 SVRA Group 8 1st overall(in the rain) at Watkins Glen.
Performance Data
Class: SVRA Grp.8
Weight: 1825 lbs
Best Time: 2:18 sec
Track: Watkins Glen
Engine
Engine Builder: Bill Davidson
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: B-Sedan
Displacement: 1638 cc
Horsepower: 190 HP
Torque: 140 Ft-Lbs
Induction: 2 45 DCOE Webers with 36 mm chokes
Heads: Steel flat type (no combustion chamber in head)
Block: Steel 711M
Main Caps: Steel
Crankshaft: Cosworth
Connecting Rods: Carillo
Pistons: JE Pistons
Camshaft: Burton
Valves: Stainless Steel
Valve Train: Burton
Clutch: 2 disc 7 1/4" Quartermaster
Flywheel: lightweight steel
Exhaust: 1 3/4 O.D. ceramic coated
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Fuel Safe
Age: 6 years
Capacity: 10 gal.
Fuel Pump: 2 Bendix Interupter type
Fuel Type: 110 octane
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Aluminum
Water Pump: stock
Oil Cooler: Setrab
Oil Cooler Location: in radiator duct
Electrical System
Ignition: Lumenition electronic
Alternator: none
Battery: 540 CCA Motorcraft in trunk
Data Logger: none
Transmission
Manfacturer: Houseman Autosport
Type: Ultra-close ratio
Gears: straight cut 5 speed
Shifter: aluminum billet
Rear End
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: hypoid
Ratio: 4.44, 4.11,3.90
Case: steel
Differential: Tran-X limited slip
Body
Construction: all steel (except doors) stock steel doors included with car
Color: White with longitudinal Green Stripe
Paint: Delton
Condition: excellent
Chassis
Type: Spaceframe cage extremely stiff in torsion
Builder: Dunn's Welding
Material: 1.5 x 0.095 mild steel
Finish: painted gray
Condition: excellent
Front Suspension: Coil-Over struts with Carrera inserts
Rear Suspension: 3 link with panhard bar and coil-overs(Carrera)
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