Specs for my 1970 Lotus Seven
Series 4
· Engine – Got the car with a bored out 1700cc Crossflow. After only a few races (and a thrown rod) I
decided to upgrade most of the engine.
Here is what I have now…..
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1598 Kent Crossflow |
Steel Crank |
Head |
Dave Bean Pistons |
Hot Street Cam |
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1598cc Ford “Kent” Crossflow “711M” block
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Machine Steel Crank
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Standard Head, some machining done
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Carrillo Rods
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“Dave Bean” pistons (82mm 1.76CH)
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“Dave Bean” performance Hot Street” Cam (.296” x
292 degree)
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Intake Side of Engine |
Exhaust Side of Engine |
Fuel Cell and Fuel Pump |
Cockpit Vew |
View from Front |
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Dual Weber DCOE 40 carburetors
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NGK B9ES plugs for racing, B7ES for street
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Braided fuel lines with AN fittings
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Holley Fuel Regulator
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Carter Fuel Pump
· Body
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Glass Fiber, wings, bonnet
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Windshield used for street
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Brooklands windscreen and SPA center post mirror
for racing
· FIA roll bar with center brace
· Separate “petty bar” for bracing which is removed for street use
· Momo Steering Wheel
· Full instrumentation (tach, speedometer, water temp, oil pressure, oil
temp, volts, fuel)
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Lucas distributor
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Crane ignition
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Petronix rev limiter
· 10 gallon Fuel Safe fuel cell
· Suspension Front
Suspension view
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Suspension modification to remove the lower front
anti-sway bar and relocate with an adjustable anti-sway bar
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AVO front and rear adjustable shocks
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Rear “Live Axle”.
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13 inch Panasport wheels
· Kirkey aluminum racing seats
· Sparco 6 point racing seat belts
