Sperry Valve Works going out of business? Is it true?

[John M]

Hey Sweede:

Start with a 2.0L 8 valve single spark like in the 70s gtvs and 70s-early 90s Spiders. Then add heads...whatever you want to make her fly. Rip it all out if that's what you would do. Lets here what are all the ideals out there to get the power under the hood.

Best Regards,
John M

[turbolarespider]

ken
Interesting. Alas, since the car I'm bulding is a 67, and I'll be putting in a 2.0l of some type, it looks like I'll not race in Canada. But that is ok, since I'm a newbie, and may keep to the local events to keep costs down anyway.

My "advisors" tell me that 2.0l is ok, as long as I run in the correct group. I think Mike Besic's step nose is a 2.0l...

Eric

[Alex Csank]

Well, thanks for the info, Ken! I guess I'll have to stick to the 8 valve head...unless I can figure out a way around the rules! Is there a website available for Canadian Vintage class racing? Are the rulebooks available on-line?

Cheers,

[GTV4EVR]

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Originally posted by turbolarespider ken Interesting. Alas, since the car I'm bulding is a 67, and I'll be putting in a 2.0l of some type, it looks like I'll not race in Canada. But that is ok, since I'm a newbie, and may keep to the local events to keep costs down anyway. My "advisors" tell me that 2.0l is ok, as long as I run in the correct group. I think Mike Besic's step nose is a 2.0l... Eric

[GTV4EVR]

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Originally posted by Alex Csank Well, thanks for the info, Ken! I guess I'll have to stick to the 8 valve head...unless I can figure out a way around the rules! Is there a website available for Canadian Vintage class racing? Are the rulebooks available on-line? Cheers,

[BigSwede]

Right...

the base is a 75 TS engine.

8.5:1 static comp.
NGK racing plugs
Direct fire (ditch the distributors)
two sets of injectors, low and high speed

Hardware:
-Monosleeves
-Billet crank (just cause it's all-out... )
-Verdi conrods
-Verdi drysump
-Concrete filled (well, epoxy ir whatever)
-Forged pistons with all extra (lightweight pins and total seal)
-Roller throttle bodys with some nice stacks in a plenum
-Garrett GTBB series turbo, separate Wastegate.
-4 to 1 extractor manifold
-cams with "digital lift" 12.5-13mm lift suited for turbo
-Motec top of the line EMS
-titanium inlet valves and inconel exhaust, titanium valvetrain
-oil squirters to cool the piston crowns
-large intercooler
-Head ported and finished by a friend of mine (all-out)
-oil cooler with thermostat

I'm sure I forgot something...
It's a race engine of course.

[ECARRILLO]

There has been several posts on this and other sites regarding Steuart @ Sperry Valve Works. A good friend here in Mexico sent Steuart a head for repair. He did say they were not returning his mails nor answering the phone for like a week. Turns out Steuart called him (to Mexico) to review the status of the head he had sent.

Steuart told him he is somewhat backed up in work, but getting there.

So to wrap this up I just wanted to let you all know of a “good” thing I heard of Steuart. Little late but getting there….

Merry X-Mass and Happy New Year!!!!

Regards,

Eliseo Carrillo

[67GTV]

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Originally posted by John M Hey Seek: An apprentice sounds like a good idea for Sperry. I nominate Kai! ...Plus with Kai going by, it makes me really doubt the story I posted. In any case, buyer beware. Just be sure to follow up. We can always send Kai over to get our parts! Best Regards, John M