603S Engine

GREG · #1 (**permalink**) 01-04-11, 06:48 PM

You could probably go to 450 HP without causing any traumas but doubt you will need it !

I have a good local bloke for the woodwork and could probably do a swap, as I have a spare dash. -- and headlining etc.

Newer alloy wheels will help the look.

Let me know what other bits you need and get advise from ACCS on the engine upgrades. 0207 713 5470

Have fun , it's a great car to drive.

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will7262 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-04-11, 09:12 AM

Greg

I will send some photos of the headling and dash etc. perhaps we can then chat about your proposed swap. I must try to figure out how to upload photos to this forum but for the moment please send an email to
will.ch@btinternet.com so I can send some to you.
Cheers
Will

Janne · #3 (**permalink**) 02-04-11, 02:30 PM

I would replace the propshaft and UJ joints if I upgraded the engine.

Janne · #4 (**permalink**) 02-04-11, 07:34 PM

An idea: Could the two threads about this car be merged?

Please keep us updated about your findings and progress!

Janne · #5 (**permalink**) 02-04-11, 10:15 PM

OP! Do you plan to restore the engine yourself?

will7262 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-04-11, 08:05 AM

Janne
I will of rebuild the engine , suspension brakes in fact anythg mechanical or electrical myself...with the help of Andrew my brother.

I have the luxury of a large double garage /workshop in London and Andrew has far bigger facilities with car hoists etc. in Exeter.

In fact he only thing we will not tackle in this instance is the paintwork and I suspect once we understand the extent of the aluminium corrosion issue some of the bodywork.

We will once all mechanical/brakes/electrical/new headling etc. work is done look at the body work issues. I expect we will strip everything off her including all glass etc. and remove paint in corroded areas back to metal and go from there.

I wonder if wheel arch repair panels are available? Antbody out there know?

The unknown future of the Britol parts supply is a bit of a worry as I called them the other day and they had no facility to take payments for parts which rather limits whta can be done.

They also didnt have a front and rear screen rubber which is a bit of a worry given what I intend to do. Will have to be very carefull when removing the existing ones but experience tells me the rubber will have gone hard and will have to be cut to get the glass out.

Will

GREG · #7 (**permalink**) 03-04-11, 08:07 AM

ACCS has the rubbers

GREG · #8 (**permalink**) 03-04-11, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GREG

You could probably go to 450 HP without causing any traumas but doubt you will need it !

I have a good local bloke for the woodwork and could probably do a swap, as I have a spare dash. -- and headlining etc.

Newer alloy wheels will help the look.

Let me know what other bits you need and get advise from ACCS on the engine upgrades. 0207 713 5470

Have fun , it's a great car to drive.

Join one or both of the Bristol Owners Clubs

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