Old Style Engine Tuning.. Anybody Good In Pattaya/chonburi?

[Pdaz]

I know that chipping/ECU mods and turbos are all the rage.. But can anybody recommend an engineers shop/garage that specialises in old fashioned tuning ? Ideally modifying/polishing 16v cyclinder heads, overboring blocks, fitting perfomance cams and supplying tubular manifolds/extractors etc.. The sort of things guys of my age used to have done to their Escorts/Minis/Firenzas etc...

Hoping to find someone good in the Pattaya, Rayong or Chonburi area but willing to travel to BKK if necessary..

[Datsun240Z]

I do that, but i'm not in Thailand, sorry mate.

[Pdaz]

No worries.. I'd like 240z too.. but you can't find em here either ..

[Datsun240Z]

There should be a few around there, I found some contact's which I got in my msn list. They will bring you to the club.

Just p.m me your adres, can always drop by, once i arrive overthere.

Edited May 18, 2009 by Datsun240Z

[hansgti]

I know that chipping/ECU mods and turbos are all the rage.. But can anybody recommend an engineers shop/garage that specialises in old fashioned tuning ? Ideally modifying/polishing 16v cyclinder heads, overboring blocks, fitting perfomance cams and supplying tubular manifolds/extractors etc.. The sort of things guys of my age used to have done to their Escorts/Minis/Firenzas etc...

Hoping to find someone good in the Pattaya, Rayong or Chonburi area but willing to travel to BKK if necessary..

Maybe able to point you in the right direction.

Ive rebuilt a 1600 crossflow here in BKK last yr, spec is oversize 60 thou hi comp pistons, new unleaded valve seats, skimmed head and 4 branch manifolds. bcf1 cam running a twin choke weber,plan is 40s, have the inlet but webers are hard to find, ok though if yu run solex carbs

I sourced the parts myself as my business is car spares.

Yes its gone in a mk1 escort.

What 16v engine are you tuning and what car is it in?

Ive got another mk1 with 4ag 16v engine that i converted to run 20v throttle bodies.

I have a couple of good engineering shops that take care of aany machine work, i had one of my mates mechanics put the engine together, matey does classic rallying and his shop prepares alot of the competetitors cars, old school tuning mostly jap stuff.

BTW

There will be a round of the classic rally at the Thailand International Rally next month starting in pattaya and heading around rayong 2 day event, worth a day out to see some nice cars.

[Pdaz]

I've been on the lookout for a MK1 Escort or similar 60s/70s 2 door saloon for quite a while.. Was hoping to restore or modify it into a fun drive with some decent performance. RS1600, Mexico, RS2000 etc or even start with a viva, chevette, manta or hillman imp sport.. But all seem as rare as rockin horse shit..

Had kinda given up so thought I'd buy a new Proton Satria CPS. It's cheap and simple.. but has all the right ingredients.. 1600cc VVT 16v motor, 2 doors, manual box reasonable suspension setup . motor makes 125hp (claimed) just wanted to apply some traditional tuning and see if could push the power a bit closer to a decent hot hatch.. Some work on the head, a decent extractor/system and a rooling road setup might release a bit more hp..

[Datsun240Z]

Personally, I should go for some 2.0 16V engine. Put ITB's, custom EMS, high lift duration cam, chance from hydraulic lifter to mechanical, high compression comp pistons, lighten the valves and ehance for more flow, flow the intake and exhaust channels, put high amp/voltage competition iginition, aluminium flywheel, lighten crankshaft ( yes possible! ), dry sump system. Whatever you want! A friend of mine did his Corsa with this man, see his car under specials: http://www.freddycane.com/

I do engine tuning and rebuild myself to.

[hansgti]

I've been on the lookout for a MK1 Escort or similar 60s/70s 2 door saloon for quite a while.. Was hoping to restore or modify it into a fun drive with some decent performance. RS1600, Mexico, RS2000 etc or even start with a viva, chevette, manta or hillman imp sport.. But all seem as rare as rockin horse shit..

Had kinda given up so thought I'd buy a new Proton Satria CPS. It's cheap and simple.. but has all the right ingredients.. 1600cc VVT 16v motor, 2 doors, manual box reasonable suspension setup . motor makes 125hp (claimed) just wanted to apply some traditional tuning and see if could push the power a bit closer to a decent hot hatch.. Some work on the head, a decent extractor/system and a rooling road setup might release a bit more hp..

Re your Proton Satria CPS Its brand new and unheard of in thailand, every tuning shop in thailand will say yes they can do it, having just spent top dollar on it , work out your budget and take a drive to Penang there is a branch of speedworks there, Malasia is the place for proton tuning.

I wouldnt be expecting too much increase from what you have now, it already has a variable intake system to improve low end power and its also equipped with cam profile switching, the way to get more power out of this engine is to increase the rpm, this engine has a 3 lobe cam system wich switches over when activated, i doubt anyones making a cam for it yet , seeing as it gained already 10% increase with CPS fitted, from the the old engine without.

Its a heavy car weighs more than a ton.

With the old gti satria folks were putting in the 4g63T evo motors 2.0 Turbo, but your car is brand new. you could of course give it a shot of NOS, 50hp nozzles, around 35k fitted.

Better off keep it standard and and buy an old mk1 to modify, rwd and lots of good engine transplant options.

PM me i have one for sale.

Edited May 24, 2009 by hansgti

[Pdaz]

Thanks for the reply... I'd had the same idea about going to Malaysia for some mods.. I've spent alot of time down there so easy for me.. Lots of good car sites in Malay and English to search too.

Was just hoping something was available locally..But as you say finding quality workmanship and knowledge here is iffy as everybody tells you they know what they are doing... It is a fairly powerful engine for a 1600cc in standard form with vvt of sorts and variable intake.. It's also pretty new so didn't expect there would be much available on the aftermarket yet except for suspension upgrades and posibly a freeflow exhaust.. Getting the head gasflowed and the ports matched/opened shouldn't be big deal though..As for the weight... yes I was suprised too.. Still not 100% sure but just want to give it a go as the idea of a Jazz etc really doesn't ring my bell.. I'm overseas at the moment so will all have to wait till I return.. Your escorts look great.. Is one of the ones pictured for sale ?

[hansgti]

Thanks for the reply... I'd had the same idea about going to Malaysia for some mods.. I've spent alot of time down there so easy for me.. Lots of good car sites in Malay and English to search too.

Was just hoping something was available locally..But as you say finding quality workmanship and knowledge here is iffy as everybody tells you they know what they are doing... It is a fairly powerful engine for a 1600cc in standard form with vvt of sorts and variable intake.. It's also pretty new so didn't expect there would be much available on the aftermarket yet except for suspension upgrades and posibly a freeflow exhaust.. Getting the head gasflowed and the ports matched/opened shouldn't be big deal though..As for the weight... yes I was suprised too.. Still not 100% sure but just want to give it a go as the idea of a Jazz etc really doesn't ring my bell.. I'm overseas at the moment so will all have to wait till I return.. Your escorts look great.. Is one of the ones pictured for sale ?

Both the cars in the pics have been sold, theres another 2 in bodyshops being restored now, standard arched and big wing , 4 more in the yard awaiting resto.

You havnt purchased the proton yet? sorry i thought you had already bought it, why not consider the honda civic 3 dr 94 95 model, plenty of engine swaps available b20 vtec 2.0 16v and cars already finished for sale, very quick, but not quite as classy as a new proton gti.

Theres also a new racing circuit opened very recently at Kaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi, should you wish to indulge in some racing.Mostly one make series but they are aiming to cater towards trackdays.

[xr399]

Webers always were dificult to find, and now that they are out of production, it will be very hard to get what you need for a specific application, even if you find a set. I was at the latest British car meet in Victoria B.C. this Fathers day, and a beautiful Spitfire caught my eye. The induction system was one of the best parts. There is an outfit in the States that is now supplying complete carb manifold systems using Kehin FCR carbs. These were developed for the factory superbike racing teams back in the 70's and 80's, and are probably the most highly developed naturally aspirated carbs available. You could fab up a manifold, and pick up 4 of these babies in whatever size you decide you need.... Good luck

Cheers

Tom

I know that chipping/ECU mods and turbos are all the rage.. But can anybody recommend an engineers shop/garage that specialises in old fashioned tuning ? Ideally modifying/polishing 16v cyclinder heads, overboring blocks, fitting perfomance cams and supplying tubular manifolds/extractors etc.. The sort of things guys of my age used to have done to their Escorts/Minis/Firenzas etc...

Hoping to find someone good in the Pattaya, Rayong or Chonburi area but willing to travel to BKK if necessary..

Maybe able to point you in the right direction.

Ive rebuilt a 1600 crossflow here in BKK last yr, spec is oversize 60 thou hi comp pistons, new unleaded valve seats, skimmed head and 4 branch manifolds. bcf1 cam running a twin choke weber,plan is 40s, have the inlet but webers are hard to find, ok though if yu run solex carbs

I sourced the parts myself as my business is car spares.

Yes its gone in a mk1 escort.

What 16v engine are you tuning and what car is it in?

Ive got another mk1 with 4ag 16v engine that i converted to run 20v throttle bodies.

I have a couple of good engineering shops that take care of aany machine work, i had one of my mates mechanics put the engine together, matey does classic rallying and his shop prepares alot of the competetitors cars, old school tuning mostly jap stuff.

BTW

There will be a round of the classic rally at the Thailand International Rally next month starting in pattaya and heading around rayong 2 day event, worth a day out to see some nice cars.

[loveUThailand]

u can search in the market.

[bazmlb]

Theres a shop down towards Phoenix run by a Farang not sure if he is still around, he was tuning the race cars for Raimon Land and he may do this kind of stuff, the name of the business eludes me.

[navara]

I have heard that at BKK there is a very good shop, does everything. But I do not know what you wanna bore or tune. But concidering the cost it is often smarter to buy a faster car. Even here are the performance parts expensive. You also have to concider that we do not have 98 octane fuel. Perhaps it is an option to swap the engine?

nanana.... no offends

Edited September 22, 2009 by navara

[thaimike61]

kiwi garage and the good ol boys race shop are in 36/51 m2 Bansuan Muand Chonburi doing classic american car tuning LPG NGV,, carburettor rebuilds ,,ign systems ,, motor bike magnetos ,, they have a brand new xrm 5000 to fit Norton BSA any single SR1 Lucas replacement ,,,, Full V8 engine rebuilding ask for mike his thai no good but English good.

Edited September 26, 2009 by Scott
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