Sitech Racing

Sitech Racing has now moved.

2011-07-16T01:52:00.000-07:00

Sitech Racing has now moved to a more centel location.

Sitech Racing, Unit 4D Barham road, Rosyth Europarc, Fife, KY11 2XB.

We have just moved but all facility are up and running.

The rolling road has been relocated to new purpuse built sound proof (almost) booth.

On a different note here are a couple of dyno graphs from a couple of cars mapped by Sitech Racing.

The first graph is from Veg's Honda Civic B16 running on Hondata ECU mapped by Sitech an impressive 217bhp

The above Supra suffered with over heated tyres and grip issues still recorded 673 bhp at 21psi of boost. The car is running on Haltech E11 ecu mapped by Sitech.

ST225 fitted with Sitech Racing inlet shows 34bhp gain

2011-01-22T04:35:00.000-08:00

Today we got in Drew ST225 already running a file, FMIC, Miltec downpipe and backbox and K&N induction kit. The car made 282 bhp on the dyno. We then fitted the Sitech racing inlet and Miltec de-cat ran the car up a few times then retested. Results showed a good 34bhp gain to a new 316bhp.

Tomorrows shipment of shiney Sitech Racing inlets

2011-01-21T13:23:00.000-08:00

A selection of inlets been shipped tomorrow.

Ford Focus XR5, ST225

2011-01-17T09:58:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pics of a happy customers car from Australia.

He has fitted a Sitech Racing inlet manifold to his Ford XR5 (ST225 in our language).

Car spec - Uprated IC, Dreamscience CAI, Quaife, Miltec turbo back, RS plugs, RS plugs, Sitech Racing inlet, Forge act, Forge dump valve, std turbo.

Forf Focus ST225 and Sitech Inlet

2010-12-10T04:45:00.000-08:00

So today we have fitted a Sitech Racing inlet to a modified ST225 2007. Again shows very good numbers.

The car was fitted with FRS fuel injectors, hybrid turbo, aftermarket cooler and exhaust.

The car was put on the rollers and recorded an average of 318bhp then we fitted the Sitech inlet did some running and retested, the average power of the car was now 352bhp, thats a 34bhp increase.

On the road the customer reported a smoother power delivary with more top end pull.

New Evolution 2 Inlet manifold

2010-12-02T05:11:00.000-08:00

We have just recieved the Evo2 version of the Sitech Racing inlet manifold.

Features on the Evo2 version include a repositioned servo boss, that enables an easy fit on the Focus ST225. Also we have an improved surface finish on the casting.

The new rrp on this is £548.94 plus vat for a bare ali finish or powder coated white or black is £40 option.

Standard Focus RS with Sitech Racing Inlet manifold

2010-11-16T08:25:00.000-08:00

So we have finally fitted a Sitech Racing cast inlet to a standard Focus RS.

The car was a completely standard 1500mile example.

The RS was put on our rolling road first of all, where it produced 288bhp slightly down on the book power. We then fitted the Sitech Racing inlet and re-tested. The end results showed a gain of 12bhp, but the power delivery was much improved with the gain in power from 4000rpm right upto the rev limit, with a far less pronounced power drop off at 4500rpm.

Sitech Racing and OZ alloy wheels

2010-11-08T10:08:00.000-08:00

Sitech Racing is proud to announce a tie up with OZ Racing alloy wheels.

We are now able to supply the super light weight wheels like the Alleggerita below, for the Ford Focus MK2.

The full OZ range is available

2.0l Zetec turbo hits 505bhp

2010-11-04T02:23:00.001-07:00

Above is a graph and a car Sitech Racing and owner Andrew have put together.

Spec-

2056cc forged engine

GT28 Ian Howell turbo
Haltech platanum sport 1000 ECU Sitech mapped

Sitech Racing installed fuel system and swirl pot

Sitech Racing ported cylinder head

Custom ground cams

Std size Ferria valves

Tubular exhaust manifold

Ford Racing inlet manifold

New stock of Sitech Racing inlets

2010-11-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to say that the next batch of inlets are now in and awaiting despatch.

We are currently undergoing a forged engine build on the company demo car, in order to push the development of this vehicle farther.

It spec list includes a GT35 turbo to run alongside the Haltech managment that it currently sports. Also a nice set of AP brakes and a new Helix clutch assy.

Focus RS and ST inlet manifold details

2010-10-14T01:34:00.000-07:00

The price of the inlets have now been finalised at £695 inc vat.

Thare are also powder coating colour option available, black, white, ect.

Inlet manifold dyno graph

2010-10-11T10:18:00.000-07:00

So here is a graph from a customers car from an independent dyno.

Car is a Focus RS running a JS400 kit and a Sitech Racing inlet.

The graph displays power at the wheels.

More impressive gains

2010-10-08T11:12:00.000-07:00

So today we have fitted another Sitech racing inlet manifold to a customers JS400 equipped car and again have seen an increase of 44bhp and 30 ft/lbs of torque.

I must remember my camera next time.

Simon.

Focus RS inlet manifold results

2010-10-05T00:37:00.000-07:00

So having done some direct back to back testing of the standard Focus RS inlet manifold and the Sitech Racing inlet manifold, I am pleased to say that on 2 cars running a JS400 tune we saw a 46bhp increase.

Standard manifold 397bhp
Sitech Racing manifold 443bhp

Call for details - 01796 481 495 Simon.

Focus RS cast inlet manifolds are go

2010-07-30T00:46:00.000-07:00

The pictures shows a development item. ie. finish is incomplete.

Over the last 4 months Sitech Racing has been developing a cast aliminum inlet manifold.

The manifolds are produced here in Scotland (none of your China stuff).

So a summary of the inlet - CFD designed with a 15% increase in volume to aid cylinder filling, a tapering design to aid air speed towards the 5th cylinder, the inlet will not explode like the standard plastic ones, the inlet is a direct bolt on with no modifacation required and comes with all fittings.

Regards,

Simon Smail

Knockhill with the Focus RS

2010-07-09T03:21:00.000-07:00

Just a note for all those people with a Focus RS considering a tune or anyone who fancys a FRS.

Sitech Racing will be attending the track day at Knockhill on Sunday 18th July and is happy to take anyone round the track in the passenger seat of the JS400 tuned FRS, might even switch the nos on. Just ask me (Simon Smail) on the day.

Sitech Racing Focus RS Inlet manifold

2010-06-24T11:17:00.000-07:00

Here are the first pics of the Focus RS inlet manifold currently been cast. Machine shop next.

The manifolds are a direct replacement for the plastic standard manifolds. Bolt on with no modification. They have been designed with increased capacity and flow characteristics (CFD) to aid efficiency.

Fiesta ST150 supercharger conversion

2010-06-24T11:13:00.000-07:00

Just finished a JS stage 2.5 supercharger conversion.

M-Tech automotives V4 managment

2010-06-01T03:22:00.000-07:00

V4 ECU

This is a quick note to discribe the sucess of M-techs V4 managment.

It is a base level entry into stand alone managment.

Sitech Racing some weeks ago had a customers Clio rallycross car in for setting up and mapping on V4. That car then went on to win the next round of the MSA supermodified class at Knockhill.

Sitech Racing's Ford Focus RS at Kames

2010-06-01T03:15:00.000-07:00

Focus RS demo car has new compomotive CXT fitted

2010-05-26T07:44:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pics of the FRSmk2 with new Compomotive CXTs and Toyo R888s

Ford Focus RS has been converted JS400

2010-05-22T01:08:00.000-07:00

Last week saw the Focus RS been converted to JS400 spec.

This included the fitment of a Mongoose turbo back exhaust system, an Airtec intercooler, a Pipercross airfilter, a set of 660cc injectors and a JS400 ECU upgrade carried out at Sitech Racing, Blair Atholl.

Bellow is a picture of our BDM ECU upgrade tool.

The results of the conversion are incredible, not only is it stellar fast it now returns over 35mpg!!

The Focus RS did a whole day at Knockhill on Saturday (pics to follow).

It then did a day on the Kames circuit on Sunday.

Then down to Santa Pod on Wednesday to compete in a Redline mag test day, on a handling circuit and quarter mile.

The car has now covered over 5k miles never missing a beat.

Focus RS tuning JS400

2010-05-07T03:15:00.000-07:00

So here we have the first Focus RS fitted with a JS400 conversion, we have fitted larger injectors, JS400 map to a car already modified by the customer with a 3inch turbo back exhaust, pipercross filter and Airtech intercooler.

The car started first crank and drove away like standard. On the open road, 2 words "smooth and fast" Cant wait to get my one done now (just been too busy).

Focus RS and Focus ST parts in development

2010-04-26T10:59:00.000-07:00

Sitech Racing currently has a cast aluminium inlet/plenum chamber in development. The unit has been designed to be a complete bolt on replacement for the plastic plenum chamber.

The volume and chamber shape has been calculated on ANSYS fluid dynamics to deliver the most equal volume of air to each runner.

Also, Sitech Racing is developing an adjustable "blade type" rear anti bar assembly. This product is currently is on the drawing board.

Focus RS servicing - Ford warranty approved

2010-04-21T04:09:00.000-07:00

Sitech Racing now has the capacity to carry out Ford warranty approved servicing.

This means that we can service your Ford RS or ST with genuine parts and put an approved service stamp in your service book.

Focus RS mk2 and RS1600

2010-04-19T07:22:00.002-07:00

Time for a little update, as been very busy over the last 5 months! (Time flies)

Sitech Racing are proud to have a new Focus RS in ultimate green to develop its own tuning products and packages.

Also currently the only tuner in Scotland to offer ECU tuning package for the Focus RS where you don't have to remove your ECU and send it away to England, or drive down there.

Sitech Racing have teamed up with Jamsport to offer tuning packages and chassis upgrades out of Sitech Racing in Blair Atholl, Perthshire.

Also we have just completed our RS1600iT track car.

Other cars to be worked on over the last few months include -

2 Escort Cosworth track cars competing in the Scottish Saloon championship.

A very nice TVR Grantura

Mazda MX5 for full forged engine rebuild to run a Cosworth supercharger

Mapped many Omex and V4 ECUs

A long term project V10 M5 engine into a Ford Expedition

Plus lots of engine builds from Fords to Hondas

Pictures from Sitech Racing open day

2009-11-12T05:08:00.000-08:00

Our open day last month was a total success, with over 40 cars turning up during the day.

Looking forward to next one.

New mechanics position Filled

2009-10-13T01:18:00.000-07:00

The position is now filled.

Thanks for all your interest.

The time has come to employe a new mechanic here at Sitech Racing.

Candidates should have an open mind to learning new skills with the abillity to self motivate, also a keen team player and a flexiable approach to working hours. The candidate should also be fully qualified and have a proven track record.

Here are a few possiable duties, skill set dependant -
TIG welding, Fabriction, Repair by rectifacation, Repair by replacement, Fault finding and diagnoses, Rolling road operator, ECU wiring, ECU mapping, MIG welding, suspension set-up, car washing, general servicing and electrical.

If you are interested and feel you would like to become a part of a sucessfull growing team, apply to Simon Smail by letter or emal to the following.

Sitech Racing, Unit 15 Sawmill yard, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, PH18 5TL or info@sitechracing.co.uk

Rolling Road now at Sitech Racing

2009-09-22T06:56:00.000-07:00

We now have a Maha LPS 3000 2WD rolling road installed at Sitech Racing, Blair Atholl.

Its running fully digital Piper softwere, rated to 700hp.

Also we are holding an open day to include a "run what you brung" on the dyno also a BBQ with refreshments.

Guide to Building Ford ZVH Engines

2009-08-22T07:53:00.000-07:00

The ZVH engine is a hybrid engine comprising of the 1.6, 1.8 or 2.0 Zetec block and CVH head. This guide has been prepared to share the information gained in building the ZVH engines over the years.

Sitech Racing have just published a Ford ZVH Engine Building Guide on their website complete with notes and photos.

Ford ZVH Engine Builds and Parts

2009-08-22T07:47:00.000-07:00

This is a list of Ford ZVH engines available from Sitech Racing. The engines can be ordered as exchange units or upgrades on existing builds.

The base Zetec can be obtained for £200 upwards, to which new uprated pistons, con rods, oil and water pump, water pump spacer, gasket set, belts, bearings and tesioner has/can be added.

Our Phase Four engine has achieved a speed of 166.6mph (current ZVH record) and our Phase 5 engine holds the quarter mile record at 12.65 seconds at 122mph.

Phase One - 190bhp

Contains parts 1,2,4

Phase Two - 240bhp

Contains parts 1,2,3,4,7,8

Phase Three - 300bhp

Contains parts 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,12

Phase Four - 350bhp

Contains parts 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12

Phase Five - 400bhp

Contains parts 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13

For pricing and part numbers see the the Ford ZVH Engine Build & Upgrade Costs on the Sitech Racing website.

BC gearbox rebuilds and RS2000

2009-07-07T07:56:00.000-07:00

Sitech Racing has just completed 2 BC box rebuilds to include new baulking rings, gaskets and seals, which have been fitted to the corisponding customer cars.

We also have just received a RS2000 with a Fibresports X-pack kit. This is going to be a big project as the car is only just a rolling shell at the moment.

Focus Duratec 2.0. We have just made and fitted one of our custom inlet manifolds on this engine, results have been very good, making the engine rev more freely.

Escort Cosworth. This has been a fairly in depth mod, they have include fitting a Gotech Pro-X on a 36-1 trigger wheel, the car also runs launch control. We have fitted new uprated fuel pump new Fuel Lab filter and Turbosmart pressure reg. The car also has had one of our new inlet manifolds fitted with RC injection 750cc fuel injectors.

Haltech Sports 2000 ECU for Skyline R33 has been delivered just waiting to get it fitted and mapped.

Nissan Pulsar head. We have fully stripped and ported a SR20DET cylinder head for an ongoing project, next job is to strip the engine.

Nissan Skylines with Haltech ECU and rebuilt engines

2009-06-15T08:43:00.000-07:00

Over the last few week, we have been busy with a pair of Nissan Skyline GTR33.

Both of them are having a complete engine rebuilds, one is staying twin turbo been built to 550bhp spec and the other is going full spec to run a GT42 single turbo, to push it into the 700+bhp.

The Underground Graphics GTO was on the dyno a couple of weeks ago where it recorded 538bhp at 20psi of boost, which should be fine to use as a daily drive.

The Escort Cosworth is nearly complete with its new Turbosmart fuel system, uprated fuel pump, Sitech Racing plenum and Gotech ECU.

Sold and dispatched 2 more Sitech Racing inlet manifolds one for a Focus Duratec 150ps and another for a Escort RS turbo.

Gotech Engine managment

2009-05-22T02:43:00.000-07:00

This week most of the jobs at Sitech Racing involved fitting and mapping engine management to a variety of vehicles.

The grey S1 has a Gotech mini-x fitted and we will do the mapping next week.

The Blue Fiesta ZVH XR2 has had Gotech pro-x fitted and mapped.

The Underground Graphics GTO was in to have the boost setup checked and some more mapping to its Autronic SM4 ECU - quick is not the word for the way this car accelerates!

We have an Escort Cosworth in to have a Gotech pro-x fitted and mapped plus other tuning items that will be detailed later.

Also we had an RS500 in for a set up, this particular vehicle did require a significant fuelling increase as it was running dangerously lean.

Gotech Engine Management and Throttle Bodies

2009-05-18T02:14:00.000-07:00

A month has passed since the last Sitech news update during which we have worked on a very mixed range of vehicles.

Vauxhall Corsa with Throttle Bodies
We have fitted Gotech engine management to a 1.6 Corsa GSI on throttle bodies with great success.

Peugeot GTi with Throttle Bodies
There has been a Pug 106 GTi in with throttle bodies, again fitted with Gotech engine management. This combination makes for a very quick and responsive car.

Sitech Racing Featured in Fast Ford
Sierra Cosworth engine builds featured in Fast Ford magazine.

Blue Printed S1 Escort RS Turbo Engine
We have been building a blue printed engine for a very clean and restored S1 Escort RS turbo.

Jobs in Progress
Gotech is being fitted to "Mercury Rising" S1 Escort RS Turbo and also to a large turbo Escort Cosworth.

Fiesta XR2 Track Car
The little XR2 track car is still in build and is now fitted with a 300bhp ZVH engine.

Mitsubishi GTO Engine Builds
We have another 2 Mitsubishi GTO engines in build.

VW tuning at Sitech Racing, 700bhp Supra and Turbo Zetec XR2

2009-03-29T12:35:00.000-07:00

The last week at Sitech Racing has seen the completion of a big power Supra, single turbo-T88 spec'ed at 700 bhp. This Supra carries a "fuel lab" 1000bhp twin speed fuel pump "fuel lab" delivery, filter and pressure reg. Haltech aftermarket E11 ecu with Sitech map.

Golf 1.8 20v turbo in for head flowing, mongoose exhaust and reflash of ecu.

Ford fiesta XR2 with Sitech Racing Turbo Zetec, GT 25, custom exhaust (Sitech Racing design and build) Sitech Racing inlet manifold, Gotech engine management and full car specific fuel installation.

Fastest Escort RS turbo in the UK

2009-03-25T01:56:00.000-07:00

At the weekend Sitech Racing attended Crail Raceway in the Pitlochry Car Hire sponsered Ford Escort RS Turbo. It performed perfectly.

This year the car is sporting a new spec of Newman cam to make the best of the GT30 turbo, it also features our revised valve train geometry.

Sitech Racings best time of the day was a 12.65sec at 122mph. We feel there is room for improvement in that time as the car was not running NOS, also the car was running on 3 year old 205 section road tyres.

Sitech.

Corner weight scales and Nos refills now available

2009-03-09T08:19:00.000-07:00

We have just invested in a set of Longacre corner weight scales that will enable us to accurately set up track and competition cars.

Also we have a considerable supply of nitrous oxide, so we can refill customers bottles.

Honda Integra Turbo on Gotech

2009-02-20T05:39:00.000-08:00

So the Honda Integra Turbo is now complete.

Spec.

Eagle forged crank
Crower rods
Weisco forged low comp pistons 7.6:1 CR
ARP bolt and stud kit
Honda oil pump
Honda water pump
Flowed cylinder head
Skunk2 valves and springs
Honda VTEC cams
Gotech mini-x ECU
Modified Honda inlet manifold
Modified AEM fuel rail
Aem pressure regulator
1000cc injectors
Turbonetics GTK 450 turbo
Turbosmart 38mm external wastegate
Stainless screamer pipe
Custom 3inch stainless exhaust to pass track day noise regs
Custom 3inch stainless inlet pipe work
Large 3inch front mount intercooler
Relocated standard rad
Uprated 6 pad cerametalic clutch
Solid mounted engine
Forged Rays alloys
Spoon calipers
Cusco cage and braces
Ohlins fully adjustable suspension

All work carried by Sitech Racing

Gearboxes, Honda Integra, Ford Cosworths and RS turbos

2009-01-28T02:18:00.000-08:00

The last couple of weeks has seen Sitech Racing working on the above.
We had a very nice Honda Integra DC2 in for some engine set up work, it responded very well from some additional fuel and ignition advance, it ran very well for an engine that had covered over 100k.

We have also been busy with a Sierra Saphire engine and interior swop, nearly done, then just set the engine up.

Also we have rebuilt a RS turbo BC gearbox to include a LSD and change its centre housing for an early 4 bolt version.

The Black RS turbo from up north has been finished, it spec includes a forged ZVH bottom end, a extreme flowed cylinder head fitted with a Ph4 Newman cam and solid followers. The car also sports a Gotech MFI Pro ECU along with a special GT25 Turbo, its safe to say that this car is quick!

The DC2 Turbonetics teg is coming along, we just have to fabricate its solid boost pipes and stainless exhaust.

Sitech Racing Mitsubishi GTO Project Car Featured in Banzai Magazine

2009-01-10T04:58:00.000-08:00

Banzai Magazine ran a feature on the Sitech Racing prepared Mitsubishi GTO owned by Underground Graphics in their January 2009 edition. Following the Photoshoot by Adrian Brannan of AB Carpix we were really chuffed to find out Banzai had decided to include a 2 page pull out poster of the car along with the article.

Thinking it couldn't get better than that imagine our surprise when our copy arrives in the mail and and we find editor Joe Clifford had put the GTO on the front cover and the feature rant to 7 pages! In Joe's own words;

Something has happend this month that I personally never thought would happen - I've put a Mitsubishi GTO on the cover.

Download the article: Underground Graphics Mitsubishi GTO Feature, Banzai Magazine, January 2009

Images from the Photoshoot: Mitsubishi GTO Feature Photoshoot by Adrian Brannan

DC Turbonetics conversion, Escort Cosworth, RS200

2009-01-08T05:32:00.000-08:00

So the last few weeks have seen Sitech Racing working flat out.

We have had a Ford Escort RS Cosworth in for set-up, geometry check and adjust.

We have also carried out a high lift rear clam conversion on the RS200 and tweeked the geometry, along with an engine tune to increase the boost pressure.

The Honda Integra DC2 has moved on quickly. It now has the engine installed and the turbo bolted in on a nice ram horn exhaust manifold. The massive intercooler also has been installed and we are just waiting on some parts to turn up to finish the hardline intercooler pipes.

Good progress has been made on the Escort RS Turbo from Inverness. Its 300bhp 2.0 ZVH engine is in the car. We just have to do the GT25 turbo conversion and map the Gotech ECU.

RS200 and Turbonetics GTK450

2008-12-18T07:13:00.000-08:00

So the turbo and external wastegate have now arrived for the Honda Integra B18 Turbo. The turbo itself is a Turbonetics GTK450 which is a twin ball raced turbo with ported inlet. The turbo is pictured below along with the Turbosmart 38mm high temp external wastegate.

We also have a Ford RS200 in for tuning, set-up and tweeking. It is nice to have one of these iconic group B rally cars.

The Gray S2 RS Turbo goes back to its owner this week and we now have a Black one from Inverness to do a simular conversion - watch this space.

Honda Integra B18 Turbo Conversion

2008-12-11T06:13:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures of a customer's car that we are building. It is going to be a turbo Honda Integra B18. Basicly it has a standard bore and stroke B18 engine using Worsner slipper pistons, Eagle forged crank, Eagle forged rods, ACL race bearings, new oil pump, new water pump, flowed head with Skunk2 valves. This gives a compression ratio of 7.5. The inlet manifold has been modified by Sitech Racing as is the AEM fuel rail and regulator. Other components for the build include 1000cc injectors, Turbonetics GTK450 turbo, Turbosmart ultragate 38mm external wastegate, Gotech stand alone managment, uprated clutch, lightweight flywheel.

Sitech Racing, manifolds, Fiesta Turbos, Escort Turbos

2008-12-05T01:13:00.000-08:00

Over the last few week we have been busy an usual. We had a very well prepared Fiesta RS Turbo running a ZVH with Gotech Pro-X. The owner brought the car up from England to have the mapping tweaked and have the geometry set up.

We also made one of our inlet manifold for a ZVH engine using an EFI head.

The amazingly mint S2 Escort RS Turbo is still with us, the owner having instructed us to carry out more work. Fitting a set of Autometer guages at the moment.

Mitsubishi GTO Photoshoot at Sitech Racing

2008-11-15T04:58:00.000-08:00

Adrian Brannan from AB Carpix was in last week to get a few photos of the Underground Graphics Mitsubishi GTO. We were very pleased with the images especially since it was raining turing the shoot and was starting to get dark.

Full set of photos from the shoot are available in the Underground Graphics Portfolio

Sitech Racing at Knockhill Track Day and Weekly Update

2008-11-04T07:48:00.000-08:00

Last week provided an interesting range of cars to work on ranging from a Mercedes CLK to a mk1 Fiesta.

The week also saw the Sitech Racing demo car #1 on a Knockhill track day. With the car set on low boost (20psi) it again performed perfectly while harassing a BMW M3 CSL for many laps.

Pauls S2 is so near completion, we're just waiting on the last part arriving.

The mk1 Fiesta has had a little bit of body welding and now is awaitng its RS1800 engine and box.

Ady's mk3 Escort has had all of its chassis mods carried out, so time to fit a new 2.0 ZVH with Gotech Engine Management.

Sitech Racing, Clios, inlet manifolds and brake upgrades

2008-10-25T01:50:00.000-07:00

So this week at Sitech Racing agin has been quite varied.

Started with a oil cooler up grade on a Mitsubishi GTO which included a new set of oil lines as the old set had perished!

Had a Mondao in for a big brake conversion. It got a set of mk3 calipers along with a pair of Focus ST 170 discs (300mm) we also fitted Goodridge hoses and Neo brake fluid. We had to make a 4mm thick caliper spacer to fit.

Still continuing with the S2 rebuild, final stages now. Here is the Sitech inlet manifold that is fitted to the car. They sell at £450

We have a Clio 172 Cup in for its inlet manifold matching, timing belt and a set up.

Dyno day - Good result for GTO and Escort RS turbo

2008-10-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

There was a dyno day organised by Clan Japan at the weekend at Hypertech.

Scott's Mitsibishi GTO powered by a Sitech Racing built engine achieved 376bhp on the rollers running larger turbos and a few tweaks.

The Sitech Racing demo car ran well also, with 380bhp but wheelspin beyond 380bhp prevented a higher reading been taken.

Paul's S2 RS Turbo project is coming along nicely and should be complete in a week.

We also have sold another one of our inlet manifolds.

Fast Ford at Crail Raceway and a new GT30 Turbo

2008-10-01T04:09:00.000-07:00

So last week a new Garrett GT arrived for the Sitech Racing Escort. It came from AET Turbos down south. The turbo has been built to allow a higher boost pressure to be achieved and flow some Nos.

On Sunday Fast Ford were at the Crail Raceway Drag Strip. The Sitech Racing Escort RS performed well all day and posted a best time of 13.3 sec which was the fastest Ford FWD time of the day.

Also the Mitsibushi GTO of Scott which is maintained and set up by Sitech Racing, performed very well on it maiden run up the strip, posting a quarter mile time of 13.7sec.

Another busy week!

2008-09-20T02:04:00.000-07:00

This week we have had a Fast Ford photo shoot for a customer with a restored S1 Escort RS Turbo. Just discovered it is the only Ford prepared S1 in gray! so I guess its RARE. It will be appearing in Fast Ford soon.

The black S2 Escort has been stripped and the knocking sound from the engine diagnosed as the pistons and rods having been installed the wrong way round!! Hello Piston Slap.
The Underground Graphics Mitsubishi GTO has had its rebuilt gearbox installed, I am quite looking forward to getting out and mapping the 2.2 Bar of boost that it will be running. We also finished the additional roll cage bars and got them TIGed into the GTO.

Collected a fully resprayed and smothed S2 Escort RS Turbo undergoing a nut and bolt rebuild, this will become the big job for the remainder of this week and next as we put it back together. This car has had a 2.0 ZVH bult using Cosworth rods and Mahle pistons, Newman cams, Sitech head and head gasket and GT28 turbo.
Also collected the Forged crank and full gasket set for the Honda Integra DC2, its going to be a very quick car when finished with its GT30 Turbo Conversion.

Turbos and more turbos

2008-09-12T05:16:00.000-07:00

This week we mostly have been working on Turbos. It started off with a Sierra Cosworth with a missfire, that was diagnosed to faulty map sensor wiring and a worn fuel pump with an old fuel filter.

Next job was to set up and improve a Peugeot 106GTI track car with a turbo conversion. The extra fuelling was supplied by a MF2 5th injector kit. End result was a very nippy 106 GTI turbo.

We also have started another ST170 Turbo conversion using CP 86mm pistons and Eagle rods. We have reworked the head a little to improve the gas flow.

There is also an Ford Escort turbo on the ramp awaiting a bottom end rebuild, just waiting for parts.

Turbo Charging Integra DC2, Pulsar SR20DET Rebuild and Sitech at Crail Raceway

2008-09-01T03:54:00.000-07:00

During the last week we have been stripping a Honda Integra DC2 engine in order to turbo it, which involves low comp pistons and stronger forged rods with a forged crank.

Also we have been upgrading the Underground Graphics GTO twin turbo with more boost pressure and welding some extra bars into to the roll cage.

The Sitech Escort ran the quarter mile for USSC at Crail Raceway where it achieved 8 runs with a best time of 13.3 @ 108 running only 18psi of boost pressure.

We have also rebuilt a Nissan Pulsar SR20DET engine to include new bearings and reshimed it's cylinder head.

Motorsport Engine Management and Preparation

2008-08-23T03:18:00.000-07:00

Sitech Racing were featured as a Specialist Ford Tuner in their September 2008 edition of Fast Ford magazine for their impressive work on Fords for customers throughout the UK. One thing the guys picked up on when they went to visit is that Sitech are one of the few firms who can genuinely claim to be 'motorsport' or 'racing'. Services offered are far more than just include bolting on off the shelf parts, knowledge gained at the top levels of motorsport allow Sitech to offer fast road and track preparation including geometry and aero setup as well as in house fabrication and development. This is what Fast Ford had to say about Sitech's Motorsport Pedigree.

Sitech Racing’s head man Simon Smail instantly strikes you as a calm fella who knows his stuff. This comes from his long competitive background. This dates as far back as 1987, where he was the Scottish schoolboy champion in motorcross. This planted the seed for a lifelong obsession to motorsport and a career path many are envious of. After starting out in the RAF as a mechanic, Simon quickly moved into competition engine building where he learned all about engine preparation and tuning, with a bit of track support. This soon saw him progress to Pilbeam Race and Design as a racecar mechanic, where he also learned TIG welding, fabrication and machining. Simon had a heavy involvement with its Pilbeam Le Mans SR2 sports car, which won its first ever race at Donington with Simon in charge of the build and running of the vehicle. From here, in 2000 Simon got the job as a mechanic progressing to chief mechanic for the Peugeot HTML Touring Car team. Under his guidance HTML won the BTCC production class! After this high Simon spent the next four years at McLaren-Mercedes F1 initially on the test team with a few outings to various GPs spannering for Kimi and Montoya. During his time in F1 Simon impressed his peers and was promoted to Racing & Test Team parts coordinator, giving him responsibility for the F1 McLarens braking, hydraulics and engine. After such an illustrious career path it’s safe to say Sitech is more than qualified to ensure you get the most from your Ford.

Fast Ford, Ford Specialists Feature, September 2008.

Download the full Sitech Racing Fast Ford Specialist Feature.

Fast Ford Visit for Specialist Feature

2008-08-21T12:55:00.000-07:00

Sitech Racing received a 6 page Fast Tech Specialist feature in Fast Ford.

Recognising the most recent handling and aero modifications to our own Demo Car the guys from the magazine are impressed with the full package: Having been out in this car at Croft we’ve seen just how potent and stable it is. Power is one thing, but the way the car puts it down and grips is phenomenal. It holds a few records already and there is no doubt on the right day it will claim even more.

Download Feature [pdf].

If you want to go fast, handle well or go completely bonkers, Sitech Racing can do it.

See the full set of photos here: Fast Ford Magazine Photoshoot at Sitech Racing

Zetec Turbo Engines for Sale

2008-08-21T12:36:00.001-07:00

We have two Dyno run Zetec turbo engines available for purchase now. Both are built with forged pistons and rods and are suitable for Mondeo, Focus, Fiesta, Escort etc. Spec is similar to Focus RS and power output is 250bhp + depending on turbo selection.

Please call 01796 481 495 for more details.

Scottish GTO-UK Mini Meet

2008-08-21T12:31:00.000-07:00

Some of the Scottish members of the GTO-UK club came to visit Sitech Racing on 29th December 2007. The llads were keen to find out more about what we offer for the big Mitsubishi after hearing about us having worked on some of their other members' cars. Five cars attended and we hope to be working on more GTOs in the near future.

Just wanted to say thanks to Simon for putting up with us mooching around all day and supplying us with coffee. It was really good to get a chance to get together before the new year and have a collective beard stroke with some engineering lessons thrown in! I think everyone enjoyed themselves and gave us a chance to get to know Simon a bit better.

Underground Graphics GTO Ready For Track

2008-08-21T12:29:00.001-07:00

The Underground Graphics Mitsubishi GTO is now ready for the track with the map completed, engine run in and having been fitted with a Cusco 6pt Roll Cage.

Final weigh in showed just over 1400kg, a significant drop on the standard car.

Underground Graphics GTO Project Update

2008-08-21T12:28:00.001-07:00

Everything started coming together for the Underground Graphics Mitsubishi GTO Project this month after some unusually long waiting times for parts to be supplied. The engine is fully built and back in the car. It has a compression ratio of 8.4:1 and should run 23 to 25 psi. An Odyssey PC925 Drycel battery has been fitted in the boot and mounted with one of Odyssey's own battery specific tie downs. A lot of excess parts have been removed to reduce weight further including excess bits of wiring loom, speaker enclosures, carpet trim and steel brackets. A Pit Road M Short Shift was also fitted as the standard shifter was showing signs of wear.

The next stages will involve running the engine in and adjusting the map.

July Update

2008-08-20T11:39:00.001-07:00

Exhibiting at the Scottish Modified Car show at Ingliston attracted in a lot of enquiries. On our stand this year were a customer's Toyota Supra and our own Series 2 RS Turbo project car. Next event to catch us at will be Ten of the Best on 27 July at Elvington where Simon will be looking to better last year's 5th overall in the Handling circuit.

Sitech Racing move to Blair Atholl

2008-08-20T11:37:00.000-07:00

We have moved to a new workshop in Blair Atholl. Our new telephone number is 01796 481 495.