Classic Ford , November 2008 Scene It, Done It Old school Ford is just that – we speak to Kevin Jenkins, a wellknown classic Ford drag racer who’s seen the scene evolve and hasn’t been afraid to move with it. Words Blakey Photos Jon Hill Name: Kevin Jenkins Age: 47 Job: Plant machinery contractor […]
Retro Cars September 2008 CROSSBREED Installing a barking Vauxhall Red Top into a Classic, X-Pack arched MK2 Escort? That’s just not cricket. Or is it…? Words: Andy Basco. Photos: Matt Woods They say you can’t bat for both sides… so to speak. Or that if you’re from Liverpool, you’re a red or a blue; […]
Classic Ford, August 2008 – SBD Engines The 200 Club What does it take to wring 200bhp from your engine? We have reproduced with permission part of the article 'The 200 Club' in Classic Ford August 2008 issue which relates to the engines we develop. Vauxhall XE Shh, keep it quiet, but the griffin-badged Red […]
Total Kit Car, July/August 2008 – Vauxhall XE Total Kit Car rated the Vauxhall XE as one of the top ten kitcar engines: Introduced in 1988 when GM, who had developed a good relationship with Cosworth due to their rallying exploits, asked the legendary engine company to come up with a 16v belt driven aluminium […]
Racecar Engineering July 2008 Clubman Engines Go How UK-based SB Developments used modern technologies to improve three tried and tested motorsport powerplants. Simon McBeath SB Developments built its reputation producing potent, reliable GM (Vauxhall/Opel) XE engines upgrades, especially in 2.0-litre guise. But latterly, demand and market shifts have seen the company take on the […]
PPC, May 2008 Readers’ Cars, Westfield Special Well, you’ve got to find something to keep yourself entertained while you’re deeply embedded in the restoration of a particularly nasty Sunbeam Tiger V8. In Peter Hayter’s case, buying a Westfield for a spot of sprinting seemed the best way of alleviating any boredom. Trouble was, by the […]
Classic Ford, February 2008 Power Gains: SBD Duratec Last month we brought you a specialist feature focussing on the engine guru SBD Motorsport, and inspired by its new Duratec venture, we get to grips with its development engine…..boasting an incredible 304bhp. Words: Gareth Charlton Photos: Jamie Lipman Unless you looked at last month's […]
Retro Ford, February 2008 Masters of the Tuniverse If you’re turning to the dark side and planning to run a Vauxhall engine you’ll need someone to get the most out of it, that’s just where SBD come into play. Words: Chris, Pics: Matt Barnes The world of old Fords is a fast-paced and varied […]
Classic Ford , January 2008 The Specialist: SBD Motorsport It's already earned a healthy reputation thanks to its exploits with the XE, but things are only going to get better for Surrey-based SBD as it stretches its wings with developing the mighty Duratec… Reputation is a powerful thing, and SBD Motorsport's is as strong as […]
Retro Ford, December 2007 XE into Escort guide: Defecting to the dark side Vauxhall engines in old Fords is always a hot topic for debate, get involved with our handy guide. Words: Ben, Pics: Various Call it the modern answer to a BDA or call it treachery to the blue oval, you can't argue […]
