New LB builder in Reading

**LPH_UK** · 29-06-2017, 16:06

I'm a fan of ITBs. Jenevey is only setup available for the Alfa and I wanted summat different - so I had my own manifolds designed and made

and used some very short Jenvey ITBs. Just ordered some trumpets to fit. I know Craig at LB is also looking at ITB setups. A Busso V6 on ITBs sounds

**Raj_UK** · 30-06-2017, 10:50

does Craig @ LB go on this forum ?

I see there is a Jenvey option on the LB pricelist ... does anyone know if this is just an adaptor to allow them to be used or the full kit including the ITBs and everything needed to get them installed ?

LPH any completed pics of the engine bay plz ? and how did your build compare to the standard setups ? just curious ... don't suppose you have dyno graphs ?

soooo many options on the STR ... good job I have a build queue to wait in line for so I can hopefully get everything planned

**LPH_UK** · 30-06-2017, 11:25

Hi Raj

Craig does use the forum but probably best to directly email him with specific questions about options etc.

The Jenvey kit is complete as far as I know. It's manifolds, ITBs, trumpets, linkages etc.

My engine is still not in the car - still don't have my rebuilt gearbox back! So no dyno yet I'm afraid.

Leigh

**Raj_UK** · 03-07-2017, 10:39

yup .. as it happened I had an email from Craig with lots of useful information in it

one big question I have left is do I source the parts separately, eg go I look for an engine and then a gearbox etc ... or do I need to buy a donor car to get a V5 ?

Sorry for this newbie kit car question ... LOL

**Stratos Fear** · 03-07-2017, 11:58

Hi Raj - if you want to go the Alfa V6 Busso route suggest you buy an MOT failure . I bought one on EBay a couple of weeks ago (my second, to be kept as a spare - having got rid of the first bodyshell a few days previously - wife not happy but that's another story !) ) for £300.

In this way you get the whole car with engine and 6-speed gearbox - as you will probably need the ECU, engine loom, fuel pump, air vents etc as well. You will need the V5 to get an age-related plate rather than a Q Plate (if that bothers you). You can choose to keep the engine un-changed (so long as it runs OK) or re-build it. Mine is un-modified apart from new clutch, water pump and drive belts.

Alternatively you can buy a brand new Toyota engine with special ECU , ITB's etc and go for a new registration - but that will cost another £10k or so.

Peter

**Raj_UK** · 03-07-2017, 12:30

thanks Peter

So is it an IVA for a new build and a donor car build ?

or a different process for each option ?

**john** · 03-07-2017, 13:20

IVA for both. No avoiding it.
The car is tested more or less on the same basis no matter if it is built from all new parts or with some from a donor.
I think the only difference in the test procedure is that a car built with a donor engine is emissions tested on the age of the donor engine ie. it has to meet the standards prevailing at the date of engine manufacture. One of the reasons for it having an age related plate.