The Orange 131 is back in the UK and has just been set up on a RR at Northampton Motor sport.
Dont have the print out yet but an e mail confirms 147BHP at the wheels.
I have a narrow Torque band but I think thats down to the Camshafts.
Correct me if im wrong but standard 2.0 twin cam new is 113BHP?

That will be 34BHP more than the Racing.

Racing
1,995 cc
straight-4 dohc
115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp)


 That will be 7BHP more than an Abarth

 Abarth Rally
1,995 cc
straight-4 dohc
140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp)

Came at a price:
Fully rebuilt engine with Lancia Big valve head and high lift cams, OMEX Electronic ignition and EFI through a Pair of twin Jenvey throttle bodies.
so only an MOT and ill be able to drive her next time im home.
Steve

Kev,
Ill not be home unfortunately
Good news is that in future ill have one 131 in UK to Drive and one 131 in Spain to drive.
Although as ive just had the TR8 engine rebuilt ill have to share my driving whilst in the UK between the 131 and the TR8
Steve

So a standard sport should be around 89bhp @ the wheels  

even  'The God' Guy was from road spec 155bhp flywheel  up to 192bhp  for fully rally spec back in 90's i don't if modern  efi on throttle bodys with programmable fuel and ignition maps will increase that massively  

but what a shopping list....

http://www.guy-croft.co.uk/page2.html    

Robert,
I can only work with the figures ive got and the engine I have.
what I say about the BHP of Original Sports 131 is from the www.
If i get to meet him maybe me and Simon Peckham can compare RR printoffs at some time.
Im guessing his 192BHP was at the wheels? that would equate (not precisely) to approx 230 BHP!!! at the crank.
If i were to use the same on line calculator for my mere 147BHP at the wheels I should have 178BHP at the Crank.
Of course calculating back and forth from Crank to wheels is not precise as there are so many different factors to consider.
I used this online calculator:http://www.mk5cortinaestate.co.uk/calculator4.php
Gaining Engine BHP is not so simple, the first few BHP come cheaply, then you have to spend more to gain a little bit more here and a little bit there.
The Dyno run was the first with my engine settings. NMS should by now have had a go at altering the cam timing to suit.
Due to clearence problems and the fact that the head is from a Lancia (tilted back) I had a custom manifold fabricated and this is what is currently fitted, its not the best, I do have a port matched inlet manifold for the head but unfortunately the TB's end up at approx 22 Degrees down from vertical, maybe I will try some time in the future with the port fitted manifold and see whats to be gained.
Ill keep you informed.

Believe every word I say

Steve, sorry for pulling your leg. Of course I do believe you, I just made fun about this unbelievable bragging of said Simon Peckham. Maybe he meant 129 bhp, not 192.

From all I know about Fiat 2 liter TC engines, you may gain up to 140 bhp with more or less modest modifications. Theo's GC engine has 155 bhp on the dyno which is really strong output. All higher numbers are IMHO wishful thinking and might be achieved only with injection and/or use of a turbo charger.

A bees dick under 180 at the wheels, 8V with carbs.

http://103.15.178.43/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13445

Hi Steve!
Very nice engine and good amount of HP at rear wheel!
What cams are you using and what specfs are they? Is it a Beta head, 42,2mm intake valve?

Cheers
Alf