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 Chassis
  MDA series 2 space frame with modified front structure.
Modified aluminium cladding.
  
 Suspension
  MDA
  
 Wheels and tyres
  Fronts : Image split rim Halibrand replicas - see photos for modifications.
                Goodyear Bluestreak Sports car special for track and show.
                Avon CR6ZZ tyres for road use.

Rears : Image split rim Halibrand replicas - see photos for modifications.
                Goodyear Bluestreak Sports car special tyres for track and show.
                Avon CR6ZZ tyres for road use.
  
 Engine
  Ford 454ci (7.4l) FE series "Big Block" supplied and built by Huddart Engines, Crewe (UK).
  ‘1973’  block.
Eagle crank and rods.
Custom forged pistons @ 10.5 compression.
Steel damper.
Internal balance.
Edelbrock alloy heads with Victor manifold and Holley carburettor.
MSD distributor and control box with rev limiter.
Edelbrock alloy water pump.
Comp Cams mechanical cam and roller rockers.
Complete AVIAID dry sump kit with 3” oil pan, 4 stage pump with Gilmer drive.
9” oil tank and brackets, original style alloy filler bracket, oil take off, scavenge and pressure lines.

Initial dyno readings : 580ft/lb at 6000rpm, 560bhp at 6000rpm.
  
 Transmission
  Porsche 930 (911 Turbo) 4 speed manual.
  At present with original ratios but modified ones to follow.
  Right hand cable operated shifter mechanism (MDA).
   
 Cooling
  Engine coolant - front mounted MDA aluminium radiator with 2 x electric fans set to push air from intake backwards.
  Engine oil - Harrison oil cooler set into remote oil filter circuit.
Transmission oil - thermostatically controlled Harrison oil cooler .