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It's amazing to reminisce now and look back at the older threads to see what was and what is now. I'd almost forgotten what was involved in starting this project. But after 6 long months POVO finally got its first run at Oran Park. The work required would've taken a pro a couple of weeks full time to accomplish I reckon but for a hack like me and wreching on days off only it's taken much longer. A rough estimate to get POVO running again was $3000 including $800 on various tools. I wish I kept better records but that figure would've blown out more had I not had parts from the $300 dismantlers on hand.
And how did it perform - fantastic. Definitely the slowest on the straight as everything else being driven were V8's 3.5L and above, but it did well round the bends. The replaced steering box made a hell of a difference and the Solex carb didn't have any issues. The engine sang all day throughout the 5 or 6 10 minute runs. The only parts to show some wear besides the tyres was the right front brake pads which came in smoking after one session and soon glazed and squealed. But they still worked well and pulled up povo without fade.
140km/h was the top speed down the straight with a good run on and WOT all the way. Everyone else was managing 150-185km/hr. Surprisingly I couldn't make use of the manual gearbox. I tried but 2nd gear had nothing to offer before red lining and then 3rd gear would labour whilst getting up to speed. In the end the faster times occured when the gearshift was left in third. There's still room for improvement with a number of items but the next aim will be to remove the Solex and place the Holley on plus a cold air intake as originally planned. Weight loss will need to continue and a brake upgrade will be on the cards too but all in all it's been a rewarding experience and the track day was so much fun.
Here's another POVO vid but longer with a few of my faster laps.
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It's amazing to reminisce now and look back at the older threads to see what was and what is now. I'd almost forgotten what was involved in starting this project. But after 6 long months POVO finally got its first run at Oran Park. The work required would've taken a pro a couple of weeks full time to accomplish I reckon but for a hack like me and wreching on days off only it's taken much longer. A rough estimate to get POVO running again was $3000 including $800 on various tools. I wish I kept better records but that figure would've blown out more had I not had parts from the $300 dismantlers on hand.
And how did it perform - fantastic. Definitely the slowest on the straight as everything else being driven were V8's 3.5L and above, but it did well round the bends. The replaced steering box made a hell of a difference and the Solex carb didn't have any issues. The engine sang all day throughout the 5 or 6 10 minute runs. The only parts to show some wear besides the tyres was the right front brake pads which came in smoking after one session and soon glazed and squealed. But they still worked well and pulled up povo without fade.
140km/h was the top speed down the straight with a good run on and WOT all the way. Everyone else was managing 150-185km/hr. Surprisingly I couldn't make use of the manual gearbox. I tried but 2nd gear had nothing to offer before red lining and then 3rd gear would labour whilst getting up to speed. In the end the faster times occured when the gearshift was left in third. There's still room for improvement with a number of items but the next aim will be to remove the Solex and place the Holley on plus a cold air intake as originally planned. Weight loss will need to continue and a brake upgrade will be on the cards too but all in all it's been a rewarding experience and the track day was so much fun.
Here's another POVO vid but longer with a few of my faster laps.
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Thanks too Michel. My first big smiley. I've only got small smileys for return but thanks 
