Lotus Europa 16V Gordini

[jbcollier]

The very earliest engines (first 66) used a five bolt flywheel/crank. After that they used a seven bolt flywheel/crank.

So, basically, yes, same flywheel on the 1470 and 1565 except for the very first few engines.

Though, of course, the 1470 and 1565 have different crank strokes, so it would be a good idea to check the balance factor.

[TCS4605R]

Mecky,

Can you tell me where you sourced the rear rotors?  Can you tell me the make and model?  Thanks.

Tom
74 TCS - 4605R

[Mecky]

If you are using the standard europa clutch disc and pressure plate, look at TTV-racing in the UK. I supplied them with a standard flywheel to measure and they designed a CNC lightened steel flywheel to fit our standard clutch/pressure plate combo.

http://ttvracing.com/products/?manufacturers=lotus&engine=europa-type-46&type=flywheels

Very high quality item!

I will have to try and visit a BHC round in 2022, I live very close to Zolder and Spa is only an hour away.

Serge

Hi Serge, it's funny that I just contacted TTV half an hour ago and I even mentioned that you have purchased a very similar flywheel a few years ago. I guess they will prepare a quote for me very soon. Your flywheel looks great and 3.4 kg is exactly what I want. Is it for the Ø200 mm clutch? I'm still using the diameter 200 with reinforced clutch (up to 475 Nm) and a ceramic disc. My sporty-road clutch wasn't able to transfer the torque from my engine.

@Tom: I use Opel Kadett E 1.6 litre front brake discs for my rear brakes. But you need to bear in mind that my whole rear axle is converted to BMW bearings, stub axles and flanges. The Opel discs will not fit a stock Europa.

[TCS4605R]

Mecky,

Thanks for the reply.

Tom
74TCS - 4605R

[jbcollier]

That is a very, very nice flywheel.  Wish it could take the 215mm clutch.

[SwiftDB4]

Tom,
As to your question on rear rotors I used Fiat X1/9 ones when I had sliding single pot calipers. Offset was appropriate, but hub ears had to be ground just a little to fit inside rotors.
Since then I went to 4 pot calipers with custom rotors.

[Serge]

Hi Serge, it's funny that I just contacted TTV half an hour ago and I even mentioned that you have purchased a very similar flywheel a few years ago. I guess they will prepare a quote for me very soon. Your flywheel looks great and 3.4 kg is exactly what I want. Is it for the Ø200 mm clutch? I'm still using the diameter 200 with reinforced clutch (up to 475 Nm) and a ceramic disc. My sporty-road clutch wasn't able to transfer the torque from my engine.

It was designed for the standard Europa pressure plate, so shpuld just fit!

[Mecky]

I just ordered the flywheel from TTV. They had one in stock. It seems they produced two, when you ordered yours. I'm looking forward to receiving it. Hopefully, the Brexit-Tax is not too high 

[Serge]

I just ordered the flywheel from TTV. They had one in stock. It seems they produced two, when you ordered yours. I'm looking forward to receiving it. Hopefully, the Brexit-Tax is not too high 

They made at least 4 then! Because we did a small group buy with 3 of us (and getting a small discount).

Serge

[Mecky]

Oh interesting. Back in the day, when you made the group buy, I was still studying, thus had no money to participate. How much did you pay?
Now, I paid 500 € incl. 86 € brexit tax for the flywheel. But I'm still looking forward to receiving it this week. For the racing project, I like spending my money. But it's a completely different story with spending money for my flat

[Mecky]

I received the flywheel today, and I find it freakin' sexy. It's really well-made and I especially love the hollowed-out back side of it. Together with the ceramic clutch disc, that looks like real racing components. I love it

The car is slowly evolving. Of course, it's far away from a 16V Gordini, but this was an illusion from day one. The next planned bigger upgrade is to have a racing exhaust custom made for the car. But I'm not sure, if it will be in 2022. I guess, maybe after the 2022 season.

[TurboFource]

 

[BDA]

Those look really racy! Great addition!

[Serge]

There is a French company (MesPiecesAuto), that sell cylinder liners etc for our 'Cleon' engines, and they are designing a 16V head. You can check their facebook page for more information. I don't think they have one running yet, but they are in the prototype stage.

https://www.facebook.com/Mespiecesauto/

Serge

[jbcollier]

Very cool link, thanks Serge.

How do you find the ceramic clutch disc works?  I have one on the shelf.  Much wear on the flywheel or pressure plate?