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Kit Build that the build is over. With a view to starting another project to keep himself occupied, he is seriously considering RTR’s new Mevabusa. Indeed, he has already carried out a lot of research on supercharging the Suzuki Hayabusa engine and has a very clean engine sitting in the garage. Selling the Rocket would green-light the project. “If I build it, it will be done as cheaply as possible,” says Jon. There’s a pause before he adds, “I hope.” In reality, it’s highly likely that he won’t be able to help getting carried away and creating a follow-up to the same standard as his Rocket. Even if he does keep a lid on costs, it’s bound to be built to a standard that makes it magazine feature material. At least we know there’s a guaranteed photo location. CKC
Jon Mabbott’s MEV Rocket Specification Engine: 2-litre Ford Zetec, Omex 600 ECU, Rotrex 30/94 supercharger, JE pistons with 10.2:1 compression ratio, intercooler, ARP big end, head and flywheel bolts, lightened flywheel, high torque starter motor, Raceline cast baffled sump, 10-row Setrab oil cooler, chargecooler, custom billet thermostat housing, custom 2.5in stainless steel exhaust, Zircotec coating, carbon fibre cans. 309bhp. Gearbox: Ford IB5 gearbox with longer first and shorter fifth gear ratios. Suspension: Front – Double wishbones, coil-over dampers. Rear – Double wishbones, coil-over dampers.
Below: Jon’s next planned project is a MEVabusa. He already has the Suzuki Hayabusa engine and lots of new knowledge on supercharging it. Bottom: Build of the next project will depend on the sale of his Rocket.
Brakes: HiSpec calipers front and rear. Discs. Wheels & Tyres: Rota Slipstream alloy wheels. Front – 15in by 7in wheels with Toyo R888 205/40x15 tyres. Rear – 15in by 8in wheels with Toyo R888 225/50x15 tyres. Interior: Pre-preg carbon fibre seats with chrome effect paint on rear, Sparco harnesses, Race Technology Dash2 instrument display, Race Technology Dash4 steering wheel display, custom stalk controls, carbon fibre dashboard, bespoke ignition key. Exterior: Carbon fibre bodywork, see-through engine side panels, carbon front and rear wings, chrome effect powdercoating, LED tailights and DRLs, Harley Davidson custom headlights.
Contacts The Kit: Road Track Race, Nottingham. T: 0115 978 0677. E: sales@roadtrackrace.com W: www.roadtrackrace.com Engine build and tuning: Northampton Motorsport. T: 01604 766624. E: northamptonmotorsport@btconnect.com W: www.northamptonmotorsport.com Engine management: Omex Technology, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. T: 01242 260656. E: sales@omextechnology.co.uk W: www.omextechnology.co.uk Supercharger supply: TTS Performance, Silverstone, Northamptonshire. T: 01327 858212. E: richard@tts-performance.co.uk W: www.tts-performance.co.uk Gearbox build: MST Developments. T: 07890 587531. Carbon fibre body panels: Carbon Mods, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. T: 01782 324000. E: sales@carbonmods.co.uk W: www.carbonmods.co.uk Carbon fibre seats: Streamline Carbon, Northampton. T: 07715 055580. E: sales@streamlinecarbon.com W: www.streamlinecarbon.com Other carbon fibre parts: Multiform. T: 01953 850199. Powdercoating: Aerocoat, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. T: 01493 488455. E: info@aerocoat.co.uk W: www.aerocoat.net Instrumentation: Race Technology, Nottingham. T: 01773 537620. E: sales@race-technology.com W: www.race-technology.com Silicone hoses: DPH Motorsport, Derby. T: 01283 480612. E: gareth@derbyperformancehose.co.uk W: www.derbyperformancehose.co.uk Chargecooler: Radicool Fabrications, Brackley, Northhamptonshire. T: 01280 701350. E: info@radicool-fabrications.co.uk W: www.radicool-fabrications.co.uk
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