Nicklong

Thanks felicia16v. Good advice. If you hear of a Rapid 136 engine up for grabs. let me know

someone once said to me that the early Felica or Favorit engine heads are compatible?? If I do go the camshaft, I was told by someone that the 110R cam has the better profile?

Done so far, in the pursuit of a better standing start, as the top speed is good. Fitted and tuned replacement Weber 30dic carb Running k&N filter Electronic iginition Free flow performance exhaust What else could i do, within reason and viability?? Different camshaft?

Hello there, I own a Porsche 550 Replica which is powered by a Estelle 130 engine, so I hoping to get some tips on what i might be able to do so to maker her quicker. I am guessing this advice will come from the older folk who are into these 70 and 80's classics. I live in Chippenham Wiltshire

Bought as a rolling chassis that had been abandoned by the 2nd owner, I have over the past couple of years totally rebuilt a Banham 130 kitcar. For those who dont know this was a replica of the 1955 Porsche Spyder that James Dean killed himself in! Attached are a few pictures of the build a few months ago. However it is now painted, fully trimmed and ready to enjoy this Summer. The donor car for many of these Banham kits was the Estelle or Rapid. Mine is fitted with a reconditioned 135 engine and replacement weber carb over the awful Jikov! I wasted months trying to get the jikov set up so that it ran the same each day. In just a couple of hours, the weber 30dic was fitted, set up and is proving totally reliable. Other parts from the Skoda are the suspension, brakes, cooling, wiring, clocks etc. The colour coding of the wiring loom took some working out. I guess the Cheqs never understand the rule of colour continuity!

Hi there, Just quick message to introduce myself. I've got a couple of alfas' but have also just bought a banham kit car version of the iconic Porsche 550 Spyder. As the donor car was a Skoda 130, and much work will be needed to get it back up and running, I thought I'd come to a forum where your kind folks can help by advice and guidance etc. Cheers Nick