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Is this the same car? If not who has more info available? (I'l try Paul Matty)

Is it known where the Group 5 esprit that was listed on racecars.com ended up? http://www.lotusespritworld.com/ERoadtests/Group5_Esprit_Racer.html https://dirtyoldcars.com/1978-lotus-esprit-group-5-imsa-gtu-fia-passport-race-car/

We can support the groupbuy with the by Alunox tested EFR 6258-G turbocharger Pn. 11589880036 at Euro 1.598,- (EX VAT, EXW) orders at [email protected]

One RHD GT3 in Germany is for sale for some time now, you should be able to get a good discount, https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/lotus-esprit-lotus-esprit-gt-3-sehr-gepflegt-mit-tuev-gasoline-black-d832bce3-0af6-5a39-e043-1250030a5f0a?cldtidx=3

very nice wheels,

Good to see you selected the EFR,

https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/102617/lotus-esprit-bmw-m5-engine

Hello Pan, if you are targeting 400hp EFR 7163 would be better suitable (pn.11639880002) 7670 is too large

Hello Pan, what power level are you plan on running? G25-660 is a very good unit, fairly compact for the flow with very high EGT capability and available as a integrated wastegate unit as well. But spool-up of the EFR is better due to TiAl turbine which is 40% lighter than standard wheel material and 50% lighter than G25 high temp material, so if you don't go for more than 500hp i think EFR would be the better solution. But if you go over that it might be easier to fit G25-660 over EFR 7670 packaging wise.

Easiest / most reliable and most valuable route is buy a V8 or improve the 4cylinder turbo to the 350 hp mark. All power and related torque above will kill the gearbox. For sure don't go for a VAG W12 which is a horrible engine on all aspects. But if you would like to go special, I have seen a V8 build from something like a Rover base block with 2 Lotus 4 cylinder 16v heads. They displayed it at the autosport show a few years ago. https://jalopnik.com/this-rover-lotus-biturbo-v8-is-the-ultimate-franken-eng-1694045433

I'm curious why the Esprit (GT3) has a expansion tank above the left rear wheel in the luggage compartment? What happens if it is cancelled.

Thanks Dave, I ordered the V8 CWP from SJSportscar. Now changing to another gearbox is a bit to late. Maybe in the future first I will try my luck with this setup. Cheers, Jaap

Hello Jon, Not sure on the boost required yet. I suppose between 1 and 2 bar. Thanks Dave, From SJsportcar I got the info that the GT3 pn for the CWP is A082F6584S while the S4s/V8 is A082F6484F so I will buy the V8 CWP. Still not sure on the GTO primary shaft, the changed gearing for 1 and 2 is not to my liking. I'm also checking the EMCO upgrade only EMCO's response is not great.

Thanks Steve, I have the Quaife already

Thanks Barry, I just found your thread on the V8 discussing this topic.